Meeting Summary
The City Council recognized Allied Arts Month and the January Teacher of the Month. Key discussions included the introduction of an ordinance to address excessive noise from engine brakes and a resolution to acknowledge the historic significance of the Brockway Center, which was deferred. Updates were provided on streetcar operations, including the start of fares and plans for full-time Sunday service, and on widespread streetlight outages due to theft and vandalism.
Key Decisions & Votes
Resolution recognizing Katie Kinder as January 2019 Teacher of the Month
10:00Katie Kinder, an 8th-grade English teacher at Kenneth Cooper Middle School, was recognized for her creative instructional methods and compassion.
Special permit for Bricktown drinking establishment
25:00An ordinance on final hearing to grant a special permit for operating a drinking establishment in Bricktown was approved.
Resolution declaring structures dilapidated
28:00A resolution was passed to declare several listed structures as dilapidated.
Resolution declaring structures unsecured
29:00A resolution was passed to declare several listed structures as unsecured.
Resolution declaring buildings abandoned
30:00A resolution was passed to declare several listed buildings as abandoned.
Authorization for legal representation for Officer Kyle Holcomb
30:40A joint resolution was passed to authorize legal representation for municipal employee and police officer Kyle Holcomb in a federal court case.
Resolution authorizing settlement in Walton V City of OKC
31:20A resolution was passed to authorize an agreed settlement in the case styled Walton V City of OKC.
Introduction of ordinance related to engine brake noise
37:00An ordinance was introduced to prohibit excessive noise caused by engine brakes (Jake brakes) city-wide, with a public hearing scheduled for February 12th.
Upcoming Community Events
OKC Public Schools 'Pathway to Greatness' meeting
Douglas High School, 6 PM
Developer/Contractor series
10 AM at Metro Tech
Douglass Community Center meeting
Financial Matters
Change order on traffic signals (Item 7m)
Unit price amendments to an existing contract for additional work on streetcar preemption systems.
FY19 budget amendment for Sunday streetcar service
To fund Sunday streetcar service for the remainder of the fiscal year, leveraging sponsorship revenue.
Highway lighting repairs due to theft/vandalism
City is repairing infrastructure damaged by theft and vandalism on highway lighting systems, with costs exceeding $200,000 for city repairs and an additional $200,000 for OG&E wire replacement.
Public Comments
Two speakers expressed strong support for proposed zoning and planning code changes. One citizen requested the First Christian Church campus be designated a landmark to prevent demolition, citing its architectural and social historical significance. Another citizen requested more picnic tables in Northeast OKC parks to better serve grandparents and children.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Resolution acknowledging cultural and historic significance of Brockway Center (1440 N Everest Ave) deferred to next meeting.
Deadlines
- Streetcar fares begin February 2nd.
- Public hearing on engine brake noise ordinance (February 12th).
- Final consideration of engine brake noise ordinance (February 26th).
Watch For
- Discussion on establishing an Ethics Commission.
- Consideration of raising pay for city councilors and mayor.
- Full-time Sunday streetcar service in FY20 budget.
- Bus signal prioritization.
Announcements
- February is recognized as Allied Arts Month by the city of Oklahoma City.
- Allied Arts campaign kick-off next week at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum with a goal to raise $3.3 million or more.
- Councilman Shadid thanked Chief City for his service, outreach, and criminal justice reform efforts.
- Launch of Sunday bus service was a fantastic day, well received by the community.
- OKC Public Schools 'Pathway to Greatness' community meetings are ongoing (Star Spencer High, Douglas High).
- Developer/Contractor series on February 19th at 10 AM at Metro Tech.
- Douglass Community Center meeting rescheduled for February 26th.
- Martin Luther King parade was a great success.
- Architectural services contract for the Senior Wellness Center was approved, allowing for additions like women's locker rooms and restrooms.
- OKC Streetcar launched December 14th, 2018, with over 119,000 rides to date.
- Streetcar fares begin February 2nd, with a half-price pass sale throughout February.
- Temporary suspension of Sunday streetcar service on February 3rd for testing and staff rest, resuming limited service on February 10th.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation of February as Allied Arts Month
Recognition of Allied Arts' contribution to economic development, quality of life, tourism, and youth arts education.
Resolution recognizing Katie Kinder as January 2019 Teacher of the Month
Honoring Katie Kinder, an 8th-grade English teacher at Kenneth Cooper Middle School, for her outstanding work.
Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of previous meeting minutes.
Requests for Uncontested Continuances
Withdrawal and striking of several items related to PUDs, unsecured, and abandoned structures due to owner actions or re-notification needs.
Revocable Permits
No items for discussion.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Agenda Items
Approval of various OCMFA items.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Claims and Payroll
Approval of claims and payroll.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Claims and Payroll
Approval of claims and payroll.
Consent Docket (excluding 7a, 7b)
Various routine items, including a change order for streetcar traffic signal preemption systems.
Consent Docket Items 7a and 7b
Specific items from the consent docket.
Concurrence Docket
Various items from the concurrence docket.
Ordinance on final hearing: Special permit to operate a drinking establishment in Bricktown
Special permit for a new facility for an existing Bricktown attraction.
Public hearing regarding an ordinance related to zoning and planning code
Second of three meetings on proposed changes to the zoning and planning code.
Resolution declaring structures dilapidated
Resolution following a public hearing on dilapidated structures.
Resolution declaring structures unsecured
Resolution following a public hearing on unsecured structures.
Resolution declaring buildings abandoned
Resolution following a public hearing on abandoned buildings.
Joint resolution authorizing Collins, Zorn & Wagner to represent municipal employee and Oklahoma City police officer Kyle Holcomb
Authorization for legal representation in the case styled Turner V City of OKC.
Resolution authorizing and directing a municipal councillor to enter into an agreed settlement in the case styled Walton V City of OKC
Authorization for settlement in a legal case.
Enter into executive session regarding City of Oklahoma City versus Hilltop Plaza
Discussion of confidential communications regarding a legal case.
Enter into executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations
Discussion of collective bargaining negotiations for FY 2019-2020 with FOP, IAF, and AFSCME.
Claims recommended for denial
Approval of claims recommended for denial.
Resolution approving compromise and settlement agreement with International Association of Firefighters Local 1572
Resolution to settle disputed claims related to arbitration awards.
Enter into executive session regarding Walton V City of OKC
Discussion of confidential communications regarding a legal case.
Claims recommended for approval
Approval of claims recommended for approval.
Ordinance to be introduced: Noise (engine brakes)
Ordinance to prohibit excessive noise from engine brakes (Jake brakes) city-wide, aiming to balance noise issues from oil and gas exploration.
Resolution acknowledging a cultural and historic significance of the property at 1440 North Everest Avenue known as the Brockway Center
Resolution to recognize the historic significance of the Brockway Center, formerly home to the Oklahoma Federation of Negro Women's Clubs, amidst plans for demolition by the current owner.
Streetcar Operations Update
Presentation on ridership, Sunday service plans, traffic signal priority implementation, and upcoming fare collection.
Streetlight Update
Presentation on streetlight ownership, maintenance, widespread outages due to theft and vandalism, and plans for repairs and LED conversions.