Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several proclamations and commendations, including recognition for Bike to Work Day, Building Safety Month, and outstanding city employees and a teacher. Key decisions included the approval of various revocable permits for community festivals and the commendation of the Planning Department for the Plan OKC initiative. Financial reports indicated positive sales tax collections and investment returns, while a budget amendment for FY2018 was introduced.
Key Decisions & Votes
Commendation for Plan OKC
20:00The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution commending the planning teams and city staff for their work on the citywide comprehensive plan, Plan OKC, which was awarded the 2018 Daniel Burnham award for comprehensive planning.
Commendation for Rebecca Cox (Quarterly Safety Star)
25:00Rebecca Cox, a water service representative, was recognized as the April 2018 Quarterly Safety Star for her dedication to improving workplace safety through a cost-effective modification to a valve key.
Commendation for Abby Hernandez (Teacher of the Month)
30:00Abby Hernandez, a third-grade teacher at Westwood Elementary, was recognized as the May 2018 Teacher of the Month by Oklahoma City Public Schools and the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
Commendation for Yolanda Ford (Employee of the Month)
34:00Yolanda Ford from the Parks and Recreation Department was recognized as the May 2018 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month for her excellent customer service at the Civic Center Music Hall.
SPUD 967 (8324 Candlewood Drive)
1:08:00An amendment to the Master Design Statement and an ordinance for SPUD 967 were approved, allowing a towing service accessory to auto repair at 8324 Candlewood Drive, with concessions including an 8-foot metal fence and restrictions on loading/unloading in the public right-of-way.
Upcoming Community Events
Bike to Work Day Event
Myriad Gardens, 7:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., free coffee and breakfast.
Market Festival on Paseo
Paseo Drive between N Dewey and NW 28th Street.
Paseo Arts Festival
Paseo Drive between NW 30th and N Walker. Features 100 artists, 50 bands, 18 food/drink vendors, and a free shuttle from 36th & Walker.
Red Earth Parade
West Reno Avenue and West Sheridan Avenue between Ron Norick Boulevard and South Hudson Avenue. Part of the 32nd annual Red Earth Festival (June 8-10 at Cox Convention Center and Myriad Botanical Gardens).
Financial Matters
FY 2018 Budget Amendment - Court Administration and Training Fund
Increase of $1,260,000 due to higher pass-through fees collected for the state and administrative funds from closing the municipal court fund.
FY 2018 Budget Amendment - General Fund
Amendment to receive $600,000 from the court administration and training fund, which will then be transferred to capital improvement projects funds for court purposes.
FY 2018 Budget Amendment - Hotel Motel Special Revenue Fund
Increase of $1,970,000 due to higher-than-anticipated hotel-motel tax collections, including a transfer of $735,000 to the State Fairgrounds for capital maintenance.
FY 2018 Budget Amendment - MAPS for Kids Sales Tax Fund
Increase of $4,000,000 to account for the remaining balance from the dissolved MAPS for Kids trust, to be used for wrapping up projects.
FY 2018 Budget Amendment - Zoo Sales Tax Fund
Increase of $484,000 due to better-than-expected sales tax collections, to be transferred to the zoological trust.
Memorial Road Resurfacing Project
Resolution approving payment for the resurfacing of Memorial Road from Portland to Pennsylvania.
Sales Tax Collections Report (April)
Sales tax collections for April showed a 17% increase over last year (due to an extra quarter-cent and a low base last year) and were 2.8% over projections.
Quarterly Investment Report
The city's investment portfolio, primarily in government bonds, achieved an annualized return of 1.38% for the quarter ending March 31, 2018, with expectations of further rate hikes.
Public Comments
One citizen, Ronnie Kirk, spoke about the need for gun reform, emphasizing the difference between muscle memory and nervous energy in shooting, and advocating for background checks and gun safety training to prevent accidental shootings.
Coming Up
Tabled
- PUD 1027 (Item 9a3) deferred until the May 22nd meeting.
- SPUD 1045 (3301 NW 63rd Street) deferred for two weeks to allow the applicant and residents to meet regarding screening and drive access.
- Item 782 (page 12) to be stricken and brought back for revision and re-docketing.
- Item 9f1a (6900 London Way) to be stricken and re-notified.
- Item 9f1g (1501 SW 26th Street) to be stricken and re-notified.
- Item 9f1h (10800 SE 29th Street) to be stricken as the owner has repaired.
- Item 9g1a (6900 London Way) to be stricken as the owner has secured.
- Item 9g1e (5725 South Chartel) to be stricken as the owner has secured.
- Item 9g1q (2016 NW 25th Street) to be stricken as the owner has secured.
- Item 9g1t (1025 SW 47th Street) to be stricken as the owner has secured.
- Item 9h1b (6900 London Way) to be stricken to re-notify.
- Item 9h1e (5725 South Shore Tell) to be stricken as the owner has secured.
- Item 9h1m (2016 NW 25th Street) to be stricken as the owner has secured.
- Item 9h1p (1025 SW 47th Street) to be stricken as the owner has secured.
- Item 9n1f (page 20) to be stricken and reworked.
Deadlines
- May 22, 2018: Public Hearing for proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2018 budget.
Watch For
- Further discussions on weather modification research by ACOG.
- City Manager's budget presentation at the end of the month, including more details on air service.
Announcements
- Proclamation for Bike to Work Day on May 18, 2018, with an event at Myriad Gardens from 7:15-9:00 a.m. offering free coffee and breakfast.
- Proclamation for Building Safety Month in May 2018, recognizing the dedication of building safety and fire prevention officials.
- Teacher Appreciation Week in Oklahoma City Public Schools was acknowledged, with encouragement to support teachers via DonorsChoose.org.
Agenda Summary
Office of the Mayor - Proclamation for Bike to Work Day
Proclamation declaring Friday, May 18th, 2018, as Bike to Work Day in Oklahoma City, encouraging helmet use and cyclist awareness.
Office of the Mayor - Proclamation for Building Safety Month
Proclamation declaring May 2018 as Building Safety Month, recognizing the importance of safe and resilient structures and the role of code officials.
Item 3a - Resolution of Commendation for Plan OKC
Commending the planning teams and city staff for their work on the citywide comprehensive plan, Plan OKC, which received the 2018 Daniel Burnham award.
Item 3b - Resolution of Commendation for Rebecca Cox
Recognizing Rebecca Cox as the April 2018 Quarterly Safety Star for her ingenuity in proposing a cost-effective modification to a valve key, improving workplace safety.
Item 3c - Resolution of Commendation for Abby Hernandez
Recognizing Abby Hernandez as the May 2018 Teacher of the Month by Oklahoma City Public Schools and the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
Item 3d - Resolution of Commendation for Yolanda Ford
Recognizing Yolanda Ford as the May 2018 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month for her excellent customer service at the Civic Center Music Hall.
Item 4a & 4b - Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of the Journal of Council Proceedings.
Item 5 - Request for Uncontested Continuances
Approval of requests to defer or strike various agenda items for revision, re-docketing, re-notification, or due to owner actions.
Item 6a - Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Market Festival on Paseo
Permit to hold Market Festival on Paseo from May 26-28 on Paseo Drive between N Dewey and NW 28th Street.
Item 6b - Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Paseo Arts Association Inc.
Permit to hold the Paseo Arts Festival from May 26-28 on Paseo Drive between NW 30th and N Walker.
Item 6c - Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Red Earth Inc.
Permit to hold the Red Earth Parade on June 8, 2018, on West Reno Avenue and West Sheridan Avenue.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority - Claims and Payroll
Approval of claims and payroll for the Municipal Facilities Authority.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority - Items
Approval of items for the Public Property Authority.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust - Items A and B
Approval of items A and B for the Environmental Assistance Trust.
Item 7 - Consent Docket
Approval of the consent docket, with specific items pulled for discussion.
Item 7s - Preliminary Engineering Study for Drainage Improvements
Preliminary engineering study for drainage improvements in the area of N Villa, General Pershing Blvd, First, and Pennsylvania.
Item 7w - Resolution Approving Payment for Resurfacing Memorial Road
Resolution approving payment for the resurfacing of Memorial Road from Portland to Pennsylvania, a $2.87 million project.
Item 7ac - Resolution Setting Public Hearing Date for FY 2018 Budget Amendment
Resolution setting a public hearing date of May 22, 2018, for a proposed amendment to the fiscal year 2018 budget.
Items 7af-7ao - MAPS 3 Related Items
Various items related to MAPS 3 projects.
Item 8 - Concurrence Docket
Approval of all items on the concurrence docket.
Item 9a1 - Ordinance on Final Hearing (SPUD 829)
Approval of an ABC-2 alcoholic beverage consumption restaurant with alcohol district overlay for 'Anatomy Wine Club' at 1600 NW 16th Street.
Item 9a2 - Ordinance on Final Hearing (C3 District)
Approval of an ABC-2 alcoholic beverage consumption restaurant with alcohol district overlay at 3100 N Walker.
Item 9a4 - Ordinance on Final Hearing (SPUD 1042)
Approval of rezoning from R1 single family to SPUD 1042 at 804 NW 65th Street.
Item 9b1 & 9b2 - Amendment to Master Design Statement & Ordinance on Final Hearing (SPUD 967)
Approval of an amendment to the Master Design Statement and an ordinance for SPUD 967 at 8324 Candlewood Drive, with concessions regarding fencing and operational limits for a towing service.
Item 9c1 & 9c2 - Amendment to Master Design Statement & Ordinance on Final Hearing (SPUD 1044)
Approval of an amendment to the Master Design Statement and an ordinance for SPUD 1044 at 6120 N Drexel Boulevard to establish hours of operation.
Item 9d1 & 9d2 - Amendment to Master Design Statement & Ordinance on Final Hearing (SPUD 1045)
Proposed amendment to include screening along NW 64th Street and limit one drive on N Independence at 3301 NW 63rd.
Item 9e - Ordinance on Final Hearing Closing an Alleyway
Approval of an ordinance closing an alleyway north of 100, related to the old Wild Port building.
Item 9f1 - Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing concerning various dilapidated structures.
Item 9f2 - Resolution Declaring Structures Dilapidated
Resolution declaring certain structures to be dilapidated.
Item 9g1 - Public Hearing Regarding Unsecured Structures
Public hearing concerning various unsecured structures.
Item 9g2 - Resolution Declaring Structures Unsecured
Resolution declaring certain structures to be unsecured.
Item 9h1 - Public Hearing Regarding Abandoned Buildings
Public hearing concerning various abandoned buildings.
Item 9h2 - Resolution Declaring Buildings Abandoned
Resolution declaring certain buildings to be abandoned.
Item 9i1 - Resolution Authorizing Municipal Counselor to Confess Judgment
Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Taber V City of OKC.
Item 9j - Executive Session (OKC v 23 Sachs Self Storage)
Motion to enter executive session to receive confidential communications regarding pending mediation.
Item 9k - Executive Session (Neely V City of OKC)
Motion to enter executive session to receive confidential communications.
Item 9l - Executive Session (Philip Williams V City of OKC Attel)
Motion to enter executive session to receive confidential communications.
Item 9m - Executive Session (State of Oklahoma versus Purdue Pharma)
Motion to enter executive session to receive confidential communications regarding potential participation as a claimant in litigation.
Item 9n1 - Claims Recommended for Denial
Approval of claims recommended for denial.
Item 10a1 - Claims Recommended for Approval
Approval of claims recommended for approval.
Item 12a-e - City Manager Reports: Council Priorities - Robust Local Economy
Presentations on employment levels, average weekly earnings, strategic investment program, sales tax base expansion, Will Rogers Airport employments and air service development, sales tax collections report, and quarterly investment report.