Meeting Summary
The City Council approved appointments to the Bond Advisory Committee and welcomed new Youth Council members. Key decisions included approving a special permit for a stealth telecommunication tower after extensive debate, and moving forward with the Convention Center Hotel project. The council also approved an amendment to the RFP for the fourth Maps 3 Senior Health and Wellness Center to include an additional preferred location.
Key Decisions & Votes
Bond Advisory Committee Appointments
03:00Ryan Cross and Blair Navy were appointed to serve as members of the Bond Advisory Committee.
Youth Council Appointments
04:30Eighteen youth members were appointed to the Youth Council, representing various wards and at-large positions.
AMP Festival Revocable Permit
25:50A revocable right-of-way use permit was granted to Revolve Productions for the AMP Festival on Sheridan Avenue.
Maps 3 Senior Health and Wellness Centers RFP Amendment
42:00An amendment was approved to add a third preferred geographic area (Reno on the north, May Avenue on the east, Southwest 59th on the south, and Cemetery Road on the west) for the location of the fourth Maps 3 Senior Health and Wellness Center.
Maps 3 Senior Health and Wellness Centers RFP Approval
42:50The resolution approving the Request for Proposals for the fourth Maps 3 Senior Health and Wellness Center was approved as amended.
ABC2 Overlay at 4400 Highland Boulevard
46:00An ordinance was approved to apply an ABC2 overlay on an I1 light industrial area, allowing a hotel to offer wine or beer to guests.
ABC2 Overlay at 3000 West Memorial Road Suite 109
47:00An ordinance was approved to apply an ABC2 overlay on a C3 area.
Rezoning at 12 Northeast 102nd Street
48:00An ordinance was approved to rezone the property from AA Agricultural to SPUD 1060 for medical development.
Rezoning at 8000 West Wilshire
49:00An ordinance was approved to rezone the property from R1 to SPUD 1061 to allow for a convenience store.
Rezoning at 2149 Southwest 59th Street
51:00An ordinance was approved to rezone the property from O2 to SPUD 1062 for multi-family residential senior independent living.
Rezoning at 8100 North I-35 Service Road
53:00An ordinance was approved to rezone the property from I1 to SPUD 1063 to allow for a distribution center with chemical storage and mixing, with certain chemical mixing removed from the SPUD.
Rezoning at 4401 West Memorial Road
54:40An ordinance was approved to rezone the property from R1 to SPUD 1065 for a parking lot.
Rezoning at 7101 Miramar Boulevard
57:00An ordinance was approved to rezone the property from R1 to SPUD 1066 for a group home for boys, with an emergency clause also approved due to a staffing error in notification.
Special Permit for Telecommunication Tower at 2101 Northwest 16th
1:29:00A special permit was approved for a 90-foot stealth telecommunication tower in an R1 single-family residential district, despite neighborhood protests.
Zoning and Planning Code and General Schedule of Fees Ordinance
1:31:00An ordinance relating to the zoning and planning code and general schedule of fees was adopted, with an amendment to remove the specific October 1st effective date, making it effective 30 days from adoption.
General Schedule of Fees Ordinance
1:32:00An ordinance relating to the general schedule of fees was adopted.
Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structures
1:33:00A resolution was approved declaring several structures as dilapidated.
Resolution Declaring Unsecured Structures
1:34:00A resolution was approved declaring several structures as unsecured.
Resolution Declaring Abandoned Buildings
1:35:00A resolution was approved declaring several buildings as abandoned.
Convention Center Hotel Project Approval
1:40:00A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust was approved, authorizing and directing the municipal counselor to enter into an economic development agreement for the Convention Center Hotel project with Omni.
Settlement in City of OKC versus Harris Rentals
1:40:50A resolution was approved authorizing the Municipal Counselor to enter into a settlement and journal entry of judgment.
Claims Recommended for Denial
1:41:30Claims recommended for denial were formally denied by the council.
Claims Recommended for Approval
1:42:00Claims recommended for approval were formally approved by the council.
Upcoming Community Events
AMP Festival
All-female music and art festival on Sheridan Avenue between Classen and North Lee, with proceeds benefiting the Girls Art School.
60th Anniversary of Sit-in Movement
Celebrations will begin at the Oklahoma History Center and close at 5th Street Baptist Church on August 19th.
Neighbor Violence Breakfast and Mayoral Remarks
9:00 a.m. at Oklahoma City University (OCU).
Financial Matters
Bert Cooper Trail Repair
Allocation of Better Streets Safer City funds for the repair and resurfacing of the Bert Cooper trail around Lake Hefner.
Kirkpatrick Family Fund Donation
Donation to provide for executive development of Oklahoma City Police Department employees.
Convention Center Hotel Project
City's contribution to the project not to exceed $85.4 million, with Omni required to make a minimum annual tax payment of $1.4 million and annual land payments of $200,000.
Claims Recommended for Denial
Various claims presented for denial.
Claims Recommended for Approval
Various claims presented for approval.
Public Comments
Public comments primarily focused on the proposed cell tower, with residents expressing concerns about the process, lack of transparency, potential impact on property values, and safety. One resident also raised concerns about the Convention Center Hotel funding and lack of investment in the African-American community, advocating for the preservation and reopening of the Clara Luper Freedom Center.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Proposals for the fourth Maps 3 Senior Health and Wellness Center RFP are due October 30th.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 9e (Retail Alcohol Sales Cleanup) is set for August 14th, with potential final adoption on August 28th.
Watch For
- Future discussions on the balance of power between the City Council and the City Manager's office, and potential changes to address transparency and expert review for complex projects like cell tower applications.
- Exploration of a partnership between the city and Oklahoma City Public Schools to refurbish abandoned schools into affordable housing for teachers and first responders.
Announcements
- The 60th anniversary of the sit-in movement, which started in Oklahoma City at Katz drugstore, will be celebrated from August 16th to 19th.
- Roadwork on Western Avenue near 170th Street, a joint project between the city and ODOT, is ongoing and will impact traffic around Washington Irving Elementary School, which reopens August 16th. Safety measures are in place, and the road will remain open to two lanes.
- A complimentary breakfast and remarks by the mayor on his perspective on Oklahoma City will be held at OCU on August 18th at 9:00 a.m., hosted by Neighbor Violence.
Agenda Summary
3a: Appointment of Ryan Cross and Blair Navy to the Bond Advisory Committee
Consideration of appointments to the Bond Advisory Committee.
3b: Appointments of Youth Council Members
Formal appointment and introduction of new Youth Council members.
4: Journal of Council Proceedings
Receiving the journal from July 17th and approving the journal from July 3rd.
5: Requests for Uncontested Continuances
Striking items 9 G 1, 9 G 26:45 Southwest 40th Street, 9 I 4009 East 45th Street, 9 H 1, 9 H 26:45 Southwest 40th Street, and 9 I 4009 East 45th Street from the agenda.
6: Revocable Permits - Revolve Productions for AMP Festival
Consideration of a revocable right-of-way use permit for the AMP Festival on Sheridan Avenue.
OCMFA Items A-E
Various items for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
OCPPA Items
Three items for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
OCETA Item: Claims and Payroll
One item for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust.
7: Consent Docket
Approval of the consent docket with specific items pulled for discussion.
7V: Allocation of Better Streets Safer City funds for Bert Cooper Trail
Discussion on the allocation of funds for the repair and resurfacing of the Bert Cooper trail around Lake Hefner.
7W: Historical Significance of Dr. Slaughter
Highlighting the historical significance of Dr. Slaughter and his relation to Slaughter's Hall.
7BA: Resolution approving Request for Proposals for the fourth Maps 3 Senior Health and Wellness Centers
Discussion and approval of the RFP for the fourth Maps 3 Senior Health and Wellness Center, including an amendment to add a third preferred location.
7BH: Resolution accepting donation from Kirkpatrick Family Fund
Acceptance of a donation for executive development of Oklahoma City Police Department employees.
8: Concurrence Docket
Concurrence with items previously approved by various trusts.
9a1: Ordinance on final hearing - ABC2 overlay at 4400 Highland Boulevard
Requesting an ABC2 overlay on an I1 light industrial area for a hotel to offer wine or beer.
9a2: Ordinance on final hearing - ABC2 overlay at 3000 West Memorial Road Suite 109
Requesting an ABC2 overlay on a C3 area.
9a3: Ordinance on final hearing - Rezoning at 12 Northeast 102nd Street
Moving property from AA Agricultural to SPUD 1060 for medical development.
9a4: Ordinance on final hearing - Rezoning at 8000 West Wilshire
Zoning property from R1 to SPUD 1061 to allow a convenience store.
9a5: Ordinance on final hearing - Rezoning at 2149 Southwest 59th Street
Moving property from O2 to SPUD 1062 for multi-family residential senior independent living.
9a6: Ordinance on final hearing - Rezoning at 8100 North I-35 Service Road
Moving property from I1 to SPUD 1063 to allow for a distribution center with chemical storage and mixing.
9a7: Ordinance on final hearing - Rezoning at 4401 West Memorial Road
Rezoning property from R1 to SPUD 1065 for a parking lot.
9a8: Ordinance on final hearing - Rezoning at 7101 Miramar Boulevard
Moving property from R1 to SPUD 1066 for a group home for boys.
9b: Ordinance on final hearing - Special permit for telecommunication tower at 2101 Northwest 16th
Consideration of a special permit to allow a telecommunication tower in an R1 single-family residential district.
9c: Ordinance on final hearing - Zoning and Planning Code and General Schedule of Fees
Third of three steps relating to the zoning and planning code and general schedule of fees, with an amendment to remove the specific effective date.
9d: Ordinance on final hearing - General Schedule of Fees
Third of three steps relating to the general schedule of fees.
9e: Introduction of Ordinance - Retail Alcohol Sales Cleanup
First of three steps for an ordinance to remove interim tags and make small changes to fee structure titles related to retail alcohol sales.
9f1: Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures
Public hearing concerning structures declared dilapidated.
9f2: Resolution declaring structures dilapidated
Resolution declaring specific structures as dilapidated.
9g1: Public hearing regarding unsecured structures
Public hearing concerning structures declared unsecured.
9g2: Resolution declaring structures unsecured
Resolution declaring specific structures as unsecured.
9h1: Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings
Public hearing concerning buildings declared abandoned.
9h2: Resolution declaring buildings abandoned
Resolution declaring specific buildings as abandoned.
9i: Joint resolution with Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust approving Convention Center Hotel project
Approval of the economic development agreement and funding plan for the Convention Center Hotel project with Omni.
9j1: Resolution authorizing settlement in City of OKC versus Harris Rentals
Authorization for the Municipal Counselor to enter into a settlement and journal entry of judgment.
9k1: Claims recommended for denial
Consideration of claims recommended for denial.
10a1: Claims recommended for approval
Consideration of claims recommended for approval.