Meeting Summary
The City Council approved significant funding for the Boathouse Foundation's startup costs and adopted eligibility criteria for a new affordable housing program. An ordinance to update alcoholic beverage and consumption zoning was introduced, aiming to streamline processes and align with state law changes. The Wayfinding Master Plan for the city's trail system was also approved.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointment to MAPS Citizen Advisory Board
02:50Lady Cooper Jr. was appointed to serve as a member of the MAPS Citizen Advisory Board.
Appointment to Oklahoma City Zoological Trust
03:00Leigh Cooper was appointed to serve as a member of the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust.
Approval of Journal of Council Proceedings
03:50The Journal of Council Proceedings for June 5th, 2018, including a corrected page, was approved.
Downtown 4th Fest Revocable Permit
05:00A revocable permit was granted to Prodigal LLC for the 2018 Downtown 4th Fest.
Boathouse Foundation Funding
29:00A total of $2 million was approved for the Boathouse Foundation's extraordinary startup costs, with $759,000 from MAPS 3 and $1.3 million from the general fund.
Gold Affordable Housing Program Guidelines
59:00Eligibility criteria and guidelines for the General Obligation Limited Tax Affordable Housing Program were adopted.
Wayfinding Master Plan
1:10:00The Wayfinding Master Plan for the city's trail system, including signage and safety markers, was approved.
Jeffrey Schmidt Claim for Sprinkler Damage
1:12:00A claim for $426 for sprinkler system damage during water main repair was denied because the work occurred within the city's utility easement.
Upcoming Community Events
2018 Downtown 4th Fest
Utilizing portions of Regatta Park, north and south river trails, and parking along the South Oklahoma River.
Red, White & Boom
Fairgrounds, 8:30 PM, featuring the Philharmonic, with fireworks at 10 PM.
Financial Matters
Bulk Fuel Price Agreements
Price agreements for an estimated $5 million of bulk fuel from three oil and gas companies, with daily pricing based on vendor markup.
Alliance for Economic Development Budget
Budget allocation for additional services and tasks performed by the Alliance for Economic Development.
Scissortail Park Pre-opening Expenses
Funding for pre-opening expenses, pre-marketing, staffing, and equipment for Scissortail Park.
Outlet Mall Marketing
Annual budget allocation for marketing services for the outlet mall, with two years remaining on a ten-year deal.
Chamber of Commerce Budget
Budgeted amount for services provided by the Chamber of Commerce under a professional services contract.
Boathouse Foundation Funding
Funding for extraordinary startup costs associated with the Whitewater Center, including capital items and operating expenses. $759,000 from MAPS 3 and $1.3 million from the general fund.
ADG Contract Amendment
Increase to the contract with ADG, serving as a consultant for various city projects, bringing the total to $18.6 million.
American Indian Culture Museum Pre-opening Agreement
Agreement with the American Indian Culture Museum Foundation for pre-opening professional services, allocated for the current and next fiscal year.
Gold Affordable Housing Program Allocation
Allocation from the 2017 gold bonds for the establishment of an affordable housing program, with a goal of $1 million per year and a maximum of $2 million per project.
Jeffrey Schmidt Claim
Claim for reimbursement for sprinkler system damage during water main repair within a utility easement.
Public Comments
Jeffrey Schmidt spoke regarding his claim for sprinkler system damage, which was subsequently denied based on the city's right to work within utility easements.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Resolution approving Chief City's request for indemnification in Philip Williams vs. City of Oklahoma City (moved to executive session).
- Resolution authorizing negotiation of legal service contract for opioid litigation (moved to executive session).
- Resolution authorizing municipal counselor to confess judgment and settle Philip Williams vs. City of Oklahoma City (moved to executive session).
Deadlines
- Alcoholic beverage and consumption zoning ordinance effective October 1st.
- Fishing permit ordinance effective September 1st.
Watch For
- Two more public hearings on the alcoholic beverage and consumption zoning ordinance.
- Public hearing and final reading for the fishing permit ordinance.
- Future agreement dealing with the operations of the American Indian Culture Museum after its opening.
Announcements
- Sherita Brice was recognized as the July 2018 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.
- Council members wished everyone a Happy 4th of July.
- The Red, White & Boom event, featuring the Philharmonic, will be held tonight at the fairgrounds starting at 8:30 PM, with fireworks at 10 PM.
- Ignite, head of the Trails Advisory Committee, was recognized for his extensive service and vision for the city's trail system.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Pastor Jerome Free from Greater Mount Carmel Baptist Church and Councilman Mark Stone.
Employee of the Month Recognition
Recognition of Sherita Brice from the Development Services Department as the July 2018 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.
Appointment of Lady Cooper Jr. to MAPS Citizen Advisory Board
Appointment to serve as a member of the MAPS Citizen Advisory Board.
Appointment of Leigh Cooper to Oklahoma City Zoological Trust
Appointment to serve as a member of the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust.
Journal of Council Proceedings for June 5th, 2018
Motion to receive and approve the journal, including a corrected page 54.
Request for uncontested confers
General request for uncontested confers.
Revocable Permit for Prodigal LLC
Request for the 2018 Downtown 4th Fest to be held July 4th, using portions of Regatta Park, north and south river trails, and parking along the South Oklahoma River.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items
12 items, including the renewed audit contract, on the consent agenda.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (PPA) Items
10 items on the PPA agenda.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Items
3 items on the OCEAT agenda.
Consent Docket
Approval of the consent docket with specific items pulled for separate votes.
Consent Docket Item BF1: Alliance for Economic Development Budget
Budget for the Alliance for Economic Development, including $115,000 for additional services.
Consent Docket Item CC: Boathouse Foundation Funding
Funding for the Boathouse Foundation, including $759,000 from MAPS 3 and $1.3 million from the general fund for startup costs.
Consent Docket Item CI: Boathouse Foundation Funding
Related item to the Boathouse Foundation funding.
Consent Docket Item BE1
An item pulled from the consent docket for separate vote.
Concurrence Docket
Approval of the concurrence docket.
Ordinance 9a1: ABC 926 Restaurant District Overlay
Final hearing for an ABC 2 restaurant district overlay at 4708 West I-XL Service Road for a hotel restaurant and bar.
Ordinance 9a2: PC 10530 Rezoning
Final hearing to rezone 1508 North Shore 2L Avenue from single-family residential to I1 light industrial.
Ordinance 9a3: PUD 1509 to I2 Moderate Industrial
Final hearing to rezone 100 North Morgan Road from PUD 1509 to I2 moderate industrial.
Ordinance 9a4: SPUD 10571
Final hearing for SPUD 10571 at 3433 Northwest Expressway from agricultural district to SPUD, limiting use to lawn and garden sales and services.
Ordinance 9a5: SPUD 1058
Final hearing for SPUD 1058 at 1229 Northwest 102nd Street from R1 single-family residential to SPUD for a senior Multi-Family Center.
Ordinance 10b: Closing Alleyway
Ordinance number 25,931 closing an alleyway north of 10141 Northeast 13th Street, correcting a scrivener's error.
Traffic Matters in Ward 6 (9c1-9c8)
Eight separate items related to parking for physically disabled or full-time reserved parking by the courthouse on Short Street.
Proposed Ordinance Amendment: Alcoholic Beverage and Consumption Zoning
Introduction of an ordinance to update zoning requirements for alcoholic beverage and consumption, aligning with state law changes and establishing new permitting processes.
Ordinance to Amend Fishing Permits
Introduction of an ordinance to amend Chapter 30, Article II, Section 30-36, relating to city fishing permits, including adding a three-day permit option.
Eligibility Criteria and Guidelines for Gold Affordable Housing Program
Resolution adopting the criteria and guidelines for the General Obligation Limited Tax Affordable Housing Program, allocating $10 million from gold bonds.
Wayfinding Master Plan Approval
Resolution approving the Wayfinding Master Plan for the city's trail system.
Salary Continuation (9H1)
Resolution approving salary continuation for an unnamed individual.
Salary Continuation for Corporal Jeremy Meadows (9I1)
Resolution approving salary continuation for Corporal Jeremy Meadows.
Resolution for Major Dwayne Taurus (9J)
Resolution approving salary continuation for Major Dwayne Taurus.
Salary Continuation for Corporal Jason Woods (9K)
Resolution approving salary continuation for Corporal Jason Woods.
Salary Continuation for Sergeant Max Sue (9L)
Resolution continuing salary for Sergeant Max Sue.
Settlement in City of Oklahoma City vs. Kojak Portable Buildings (9M)
Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to enter into a settlement.
Indemnification Request in Philip Williams vs. City of Oklahoma City (9N1)
Resolution approving Chief City's request for indemnification.
Legal Service Contract for Opioid Litigation (9O)
Resolution authorizing negotiation of a legal service contract for discussing opioid litigation.
Confess Judgment and Settle Philip Williams vs. City of Oklahoma City (Additional Item)
Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment and settle the case.
Claims Recommended for Denial (9F)
Claims recommended for denial, including Jeffrey Schmidt's claim for sprinkler damage.
Plating Claims Recommended for Approval (10A)
Plating claims recommended for approval.