January 15, 2019 City Council Meeting

Resolution recognizing Christina Tran as 2018 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Year.

Resolution recognizing Major Lewis Marsha as 2018 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Firefighter of the Year.

Resolution recognizing Lieutenant Audrey George as 2018 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Police Officer of the Year.

Appointments to various boards, including Brad Henry and Mary Malone to the Regional Transit Authority.

Revocable right-of-way use permit for the MLK Jr. Holiday Parade on January 21st with a revised route.

Rejected all bids for the lagoon closure project to rebid with a revised schedule to minimize noise and dust impact on nearby residents and a school.

Accepted a $50,000 donation from Wilderness Matters for improvements to the Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Courage Trail at Martin Nature Park, specifically for the visually impaired.

Amended the zoning ordinance to regulate home sharing, distinguishing between residential and historic preservation districts, and including a grandfather clause for existing hosts.

Struck an earlier amendment that would have specifically exempted Heritage Hills and Edgemere Park from certain home sharing regulations.

Final adoption of the home sharing zoning ordinance as amended.

Amended the licensing ordinance for home sharing, clarifying requirements for tenants, separate licenses per property, safety features, and grounds for suspension/revocation.

Set the special exception fee for home sharing licenses at $300.

Final adoption of amendments to the municipal code's general schedule of fees related to home sharing licensing.

Resolution adopting and confirming the assessment role for the Adventure District.

Ordinance adopting and setting the assessment roll for the Adventure District.

Revised the trust miscellaneous fee and rentals schedule, specifically adjusting parking rates for airport commuters.

Authorized the municipal councillor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Ashton V City of Oklahoma City and Grayson and Ashton V City of Oklahoma City.

Authorized the municipal councillor to enter into an agreed settlement and journal of entry of judgment in the case of City of OKC versus Louis V Lepak Trucking Yard.

Denied claims A through D.

Approved claims A through E.

Approved travel expenses for a Councilwoman for incidentals.

Hefner Water Treatment Facility Lagoon Closure Bids

Rejected all bids for the lagoon closure project due to contractor schedules not meeting desired timelines. Rebid recommended.

Donation from Wilderness Matters

Accepted a donation for improvements to the Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Courage Trail at Martin Nature Park, specifically for the visually impaired.

Adventure District Assessment Role

Adopted and confirmed the assessment role for the Adventure District, with discussion on assessment increases for property owners and board representation.

OKC Airport Trust Miscellaneous Fee and Rentals Schedule

Revised parking rates for the commuter population at Will Rogers World Airport.

Sales and Use Tax Report (January)

Reported strong sales and use tax collections for January, showing 17-18% growth over the last year (including quarter-cent comparison) and 5% underlying growth. Use tax performing well due to online sales.

Resolution for Christina Tran, 2018 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Year

Recognition for her dedication, professionalism, and commitment as Community Relations Coordinator for the Office of Emergency Management.

Resolution for Major Lewis Marsha, 2018 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Firefighter of the Year

Recognition for his 25 years of service as a Fire Department Public Education Instructor, developing programs like 'OK Child' and contributing to the Citizens Fire Academy.

Resolution for Lieutenant Audrey George, 2018 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Police Officer of the Year

Recognition for her 21 years of service in the Police Department's Uniformed Support Division as Special Events Supervisor, ensuring public safety during hundreds of events.

Proclamation of January 27, 2019, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Commemorating victims of the Holocaust and urging citizens to promote human dignity and prevent genocide.

Mayoral Appointments (Items 3d through 3n)

Appointments to various city boards and trusts, including former Governor Brad Henry and Mary Malone to the new Regional Transit Authority.

Journal of Council Proceedings (Items 4a and 4b)

Approval of the journal of council proceedings.

Requests for Uncontested Continuances (Item 5)

Numerous items related to dilapidated, unsecured, or abandoned structures were stricken or continued due to owner compliance or re-notification. An executive session item on a labor issue was also stricken.

Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with OKC Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition (Item 6a)

To hold the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade on January 21st, with a new route along North Walker Avenue.

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items A, B, C

Routine business for the OCMFA.

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items A through C

Routine business for the OCPPA, including a mayoral appointment.

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Items

Routine business for the Environmental Assistance Trust.

Reject all bids for Hefner Water Treatment Facility Lagoon Closure (Item 7q)

To reject all bids for the lime sludge lagoon closure project and rebid with a revised schedule to mitigate noise and dust impact on the nearby neighborhood and school.

Resolution accepting $50,000 donation from Wilderness Matters (Item 7w)

To accept a donation for improvements to the Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Courage Trail at Martin Nature Park, specifically for the visually impaired.

Remaining Consent Docket Items (Item 7)

Various routine items on the consent docket.

Ordinance amending portions of Chapter 59 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code (Home Sharing Zoning) (Item 9a1)

Amendment to the zoning ordinance to regulate home sharing, distinguishing between residential and historic preservation districts, and including a grandfather clause for existing hosts.

Motion to strike an earlier amendment (Heritage Hills and Edgemere Park exemption) (Item 9a2)

Motion to remove from consideration an amendment that would have specifically exempted Heritage Hills and Edgemere Park from certain home sharing regulations.

Ordinance on final hearing (Home Sharing Zoning) (Item 9a3)

Final adoption of the home sharing zoning ordinance as amended by Item 9a1.

Ordinance amending portions of Chapter 13 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code (Home Sharing Licensing) (Item 9b1)

Amendment to the licensing ordinance for home sharing, clarifying requirements for tenants, separate licenses per property, safety features, and grounds for suspension/revocation.

Resolution setting the fee for special exceptions for Home Sharing at $300 (Item 9b2)

To reduce the special exception fee for home sharing licenses from $1200 to $300.

Ordinance on final hearing (General Schedule of Fees for Home Sharing) (Item 9b3)

Final adoption of amendments to the municipal code's general schedule of fees related to home sharing licensing, as amended by Items 9b1 and 9b2.

Public Hearing regarding Adventure District Assessment Role (Item 9c1)

Public hearing for the resolution adopting an assessment role for the Adventure District. Property owners expressed concerns about assessment increases and board representation.

Resolution adopting and confirming an assessment role for the Adventure District (Item 9c2)

Resolution to adopt and confirm the assessment role for the Adventure District.

Ordinance on final hearing adopting and setting the assessment roll for the Adventure District (Item 9d)

Final adoption of the ordinance setting the assessment roll for the Adventure District.

Ordinance to be introduced setting public hearing for Downtown Design Districts and Urban Design Districts amendments (Item 9e)

Introduction of an ordinance to amend design district regulations, incorporating stakeholder feedback, Automobile Alley guidelines, and staff recommendations. Public hearing set for Jan 29, final adoption Feb 12.

Public Hearing regarding Dilapidated Structures (Item 9f1)

Public hearing on declaring various structures dilapidated. Speakers included an attorney for a mortgage holder and a citizen concerned about property liens after demolition.

Resolution declaring structures dilapidated (Item 9f2)

Resolution to declare various structures dilapidated, with one item stricken.

Public Hearing regarding Unsecured Structures (Item 9g1)

Public hearing on declaring various structures unsecured, with numerous items stricken. No speakers.

Resolution declaring structures unsecured (Item 9g2)

Resolution to declare various structures unsecured.

Public Hearing regarding Abandoned Buildings (Item 9h1)

Public hearing on declaring various buildings abandoned, with numerous items stricken. No speakers.

Resolution declaring buildings abandoned (Item 9h2)

Resolution to declare various buildings abandoned.

Joint Resolution with the Oklahoma City Airport Trust revising the trust miscellaneous fee and rentals schedule (Item 9i)

To revise the fee schedule, specifically adjusting parking rates for the commuter population at Will Rogers World Airport.

Resolution authorizing the municipal councillor to confess judgment without admitting liability (Ashton V City of Oklahoma City) (Item 9j1)

Authorization for the municipal councillor to confess judgment in a legal case.

Resolution authorizing and directing the municipal councillor to enter into an agreed settlement (City of OKC vs. Louis V Lepak Trucking Yard) (Item 9k1)

Authorization for the municipal councillor to enter into an agreed settlement in a legal case.

Executive Session to receive confidential communications regarding City of OKC versus Askew (Item 9l)

Executive session for confidential legal communications.

Claims recommended for denial (Items 9n1a through 9n1d)

Denial of several claims against the city.

Claims recommended for approval (Items 10a1a through 10a1e)

Approval of several claims against the city.

Resolution approving travel expenses for Councilwoman (Item 11)

Approval of travel expenses for a Councilwoman for incidentals.