Meeting Summary
The city council meeting included several resolutions and public hearings. Key discussions revolved around the approval of various revocable permits for community events, the ongoing development of the Oklahoma City Boulevard, and a contentious debate regarding the demolition of the historic Brockway Center versus the expansion needs of the Care Center. The council also received updates on public safety metrics and city revenue enforcement.
Key Decisions & Votes
Teacher of the Month Recognition
05:00Matt Hall, a middle school math teacher at Oakdale School, was recognized as Teacher of the Month for February 2019 for his 25 years of teaching and engaging methods.
Quarterly Safety Star Award
09:50Five employees from the Solid Waste Division (Thomas Jennings, Charles Cox, Todd Byrd, James Irwin, and Aubry Ethorton) were honored as Safety Stars for their exemplary handling of a bee swarm incident.
Revocable Permit for Land Ronde 2019
16:00A revocable permit was granted to the University of Oklahoma Cycling Club for their Land Ronde 2019 bicycle race around Draper Lake on March 9th.
Revocable Permit for Infant Crisis Services 5K
18:30A revocable permit was granted to Infant Crisis Services for their first annual 5K and 1-mile fun run at Wheeler Park on March 30th.
Revocable Permit for Run Lucky 5K
20:30A revocable permit was granted to DG Productions for the 9th annual Run Lucky 5K and Mission Mile Fun Run on March 10th, benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Revocable Permit for McNeely's St. Patrick's Day Block Party
22:00A revocable permit was granted to McNeely's Group LLC for their 10th annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party on March 17th in Midtown.
Revocable Permit for Autism Oklahoma Peace Walk & 5K
24:30A revocable permit was granted to Oklahoma Family Center for Autism for their 11th annual Autism Oklahoma Peace Walk and 5K at the ballpark.
Revocable Permit for Redbud Classic
26:00A revocable permit was granted to Redbud Foundation for the 37th Redbud Classic cycling and running event on April 6th and 7th.
Zoning Change 10016 SW 29th Street
32:00An ordinance was approved on final hearing to rezone 10016 Southwest 29th Street from AA Agricultural to RA Single-Family Rural Residential, allowing for a single home to be built.
Emergency Clause for Zoning Change 10016 SW 29th Street
34:00An emergency clause was approved for the zoning change at 10016 Southwest 29th Street due to city-caused delays in the process.
Zoning Change 8420 S Shields Blvd
34:40An ordinance was approved on final hearing to rezone 8420 South Shields Boulevard from SPUD 490 to RMH2 Manufactured Mobile Home Park District.
Zoning Change 2424 S Mustang Road
35:40An ordinance was approved on final hearing to rezone 2424 South Mustang Road from AA to PUD 1703, allowing for the expansion of an existing apartment complex and golf course.
Zoning Change 1111 NE 63rd Street
37:00An ordinance to rezone 1111 Northeast 63rd Street from R1 to SPUD 1093 (allowing for an office and medical marijuana dispensary) was deferred to the next council meeting for further review and discussion with the community.
Zoning Change 1601 NW 19th Street
50:00An ordinance was approved on final hearing to rezone 1601 Northwest 19th Street from R1 to SPUD 1094, allowing for the development of 20 separate infill housing units.
Zoning Change 4800 S Sunny Lane Road
51:00An ordinance was approved on final hearing to rezone 4800 South Sunny Lane Road from SPUD 944 to SPUD 1095.
Amendment to Zoning and Planning Code (Noise Ordinance)
51:40An ordinance on final hearing to amend the zoning and planning code related to noise (specifically engine/jake brakes) was approved.
Resolution for Sergeant Jordan Brown Salary Continuation
54:00A resolution was approved to consider the salary continuation request of Sergeant Jordan Brown for up to an additional six months.
Resolution for Ashton Fee v. City of Oklahoma City
54:30A resolution was approved authorizing the municipal councilor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Ashton Fee v. City of Oklahoma City.
Joint Resolution for Workers Comp Subrogation Claim
55:00A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority was approved authorizing the municipal councilor to settle a workers' comp subrogation claim.
Executive Session for City of OKC v. Hilltop Plaza
55:30A motion was approved to enter into executive session on advice of the municipal councilor to receive confidential communications regarding litigation in the case of City of OKC v. Hilltop Plaza.
Claim Recommended for Denial
56:00A claim recommended for denial was denied by the council.
Claims Recommended for Approval
56:30Multiple claims (items A through K) were recommended for approval and passed with one motion.
Resolution Acknowledging Brockway Center Significance
1:00:00A resolution acknowledging the cultural and historic significance of the Brockway Center at 1440 North Everest Avenue was deferred to the next meeting for further discussion and a site visit.
Upcoming Community Events
Land Ronde 2019
Bicycle race around Draper Lake, organized by the University of Oklahoma Cycling Club.
Infant Crisis Services 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Located at Wheeler Park along the river trail, starting at 8 AM for the 5K and 9 AM for the 1-mile race. Benefits Infant Crisis Services.
Run Lucky 5K and Mission Mile Fun Run
Starts behind Fastner Hall, runs through Mesta Park and Heritage Hills. Fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
McNeely's St. Patrick's Day Block Party
Block party in Midtown, blocking off half the block between Park Place and 11th. Features a DJ and a band.
Autism Oklahoma Peace Walk and 5K
11th annual event at the ballpark, encouraging participation to support autism communities and support groups.
Redbud Classic
37th annual cycling and running event held in Oklahoma City, Jones, Choctaw, and Nichols Hills. Includes road closures on NW 63rd.
How to do Business with the City Presentation
10 AM, targeting Ward 7 residents but open to all, to understand the city's contracting process.
Financial Matters
Innovation District Plan Expenditures
Resolution approving the expenditure of $50,000 to cover the city's share of costs incurred by the Oklahoma City Redevelopment Authority for additional workshops for the Innovation District Plan.
Revenue Enforcement Program
Since 2001, the city's revenue enforcement program has collected $24.3 million in additional revenue.
Public Comments
Two citizens spoke during the public comments section. One individual shared concerns about alleged mistreatment by the Oklahoma City Police Department and issues with past arrests. The other speaker shared personal anecdotes about black history in Oklahoma, including experiences with segregation and integration, and expressed a desire to open a school for skills training on the northeast side of town.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Zoning Change 1111 NE 63rd Street (R1 to SPUD 1093 for office/medical marijuana dispensary) - deferred to next council meeting.
- Resolution acknowledging Brockway Center significance - deferred to next council meeting for further discussion and site visit.
Watch For
- Further discussion and potential vote on the noise ordinance (engine/jake brakes) at the next meeting.
- Updates on the Oklahoma City Boulevard project, with landscaping for the center portion bidding in April and project completion aimed for summer 2019.
- Results of the national convention bid for the new convention center.
Announcements
- Teacher of the Month for February 2019: Matt Hall from Oakdale School.
- Quarterly Safety Star Award recipients: Thomas Jennings, Charles Cox, Todd Byrd, James Irwin, and Aubry Ethorton from the Solid Waste Division.
- Encouragement for all eligible citizens to vote in today's elections.
- Presentation on 'How to do Business with the City' on February 19th at 10 AM, targeting Ward 7 residents and open to all.
- City Manager to compile a list of mayor and council salaries in peer cities.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation by Pastor Josh Kincaid, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilwoman Meg Salier.
Office of the Mayor - Teacher of the Month
Recognition of Matt Hall as Teacher of the Month for February 2019.
Office of the Mayor - Quarterly Safety Star Award
Recognition of five Solid Waste Division employees as Safety Stars for their actions during a bee swarm incident.
Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of items A and B under the journal of council proceedings.
Requests for Uncontested Continuances
Several items were continued or struck from the agenda at the request of applicants or due to issues being resolved.
Revocable Permit - OU Cycling Club Land Ronde 2019
Joint revocable permit with Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and University of Oklahoma Cycling Club for a bicycle race.
Revocable Permit - Infant Crisis Services 5K
Revocable permit for Infant Crisis Services for their 5K and 1-mile fun run.
Revocable Permit - DG Productions Run Lucky 5K
Revocable right-of-way use permit for DG Productions to hold the Run Lucky 5K and Mission Mile Fun Run.
Revocable Permit - McNeely's Group LLC St. Patrick's Day Block Party
Revocable right-of-way use permit for McNeely's Group LLC to hold a St. Patrick's Day block party.
Revocable Permit - Oklahoma Family Center for Autism Peace Walk
Revocable right-of-way use permit for Oklahoma Family Center for Autism to hold the Autism Oklahoma Peace Walk and 5K.
Revocable Permit - Redbud Foundation Redbud Classic
Revocable right-of-way use permit with Redbud Foundation to hold the Redbud Classic.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items
Approval of items A, B, C, D, and E for OCMFA.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items
Approval of items A, B, and D for OCPPA, with item C deferred for executive session.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Items
Approval of items A, B, and C for the Environmental Assistance Trust.
Consent Docket
Approval of multiple items on the consent docket, including a resolution for Innovation District Plan expenditures and an update on the Oklahoma City Boulevard landscaping.
Concurrence Docket
Approval of items on the concurrence docket.
Planning Case 9A1 (10016 SW 29th St)
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone from AA to RA, with an emergency clause.
Planning Case 9A2 (8420 S Shields Blvd)
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone from SPUD 490 to RMH2.
Planning Case 9A3 (2424 S Mustang Rd)
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone from AA to PUD 1703.
Planning Case 9A4 (1111 NE 63rd St)
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone from R1 to SPUD 1093 (office/medical marijuana dispensary).
Planning Case 9A5 (1601 NW 19th St)
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone from R1 to SPUD 1094.
Planning Case 9A6 (4800 S Sunny Lane Rd)
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone from SPUD 944 to SPUD 1095.
Ordinance Amending Zoning and Planning Code (Noise)
Ordinance on final hearing to amend the zoning and planning code related to noise (engine/jake brakes).
Public Hearing - Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures listed A through F.
Resolution - Dilapidated Structures
Resolution declaring structures listed A through F as dilapidated.
Public Hearing - Unsecured Structures
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures, with some items struck.
Resolution - Unsecured Structures
Resolution declaring structures as unsecured.
Public Hearing - Abandoned Buildings
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings, with one item struck.
Resolution - Abandoned Buildings
Resolution declaring buildings as abandoned.
Resolution - Sergeant Jordan Brown Salary Continuation
Resolution considering the salary continuation request of Sergeant Jordan Brown.
Resolution - Ashton Fee v. City of Oklahoma City
Resolution authorizing municipal councilor to confess judgment in the case of Ashton Fee v. City of Oklahoma City.
Joint Resolution - Workers Comp Subrogation Claim
Joint resolution with OCMFA authorizing municipal councilor to settle a workers' comp subrogation claim.
Executive Session - City of OKC v. Hilltop Plaza
Motion to enter into executive session regarding litigation in the case of City of OKC v. Hilltop Plaza.
Claim Recommended for Denial
Consideration of a claim recommended for denial.
Claims Recommended for Approval
Approval of claims listed A through K.
Public Hearing - Noise Ordinance (Engine Brakes)
Public hearing regarding the ordinance related to noise, specifically engine/jake brakes.
Resolution - Brockway Center Cultural and Historic Significance
Resolution acknowledging the cultural and historic significance of the property at 1440 North Everest Avenue, known as the Brockway Center.
City Manager Reports
Reports from the City Manager, including the Convention and Visitors Report, Council Priorities Quarterly (Public Safety), Revenue Enforcement Report, Quarterly Investment Report, and Hotel Tax Collections.
Citizens to Be Heard
Two citizens addressed the council regarding personal experiences and community issues.