Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting included commendations for the successful first year of the Maps 3 Wellness Center and the city's Office of Management and Budget for receiving the ICMA Certificate of Excellence. Updates were provided on the modern streetcar project, including the partial acceptance of the maintenance facility and vehicle delivery schedule. Key decisions involved approving a biannual update to the Comprehensive Plan and adopting a resolution to implement Livable Streets policies.
Key Decisions & Votes
Maps 3 Wellness Center Commendation
A citation was approved commending Healthy Living and Fitness Inc. for their partnership and efforts in improving health and wellness outcomes at the Maps 3 Adult Wellness Center.
ICMA Certificate of Excellence Recognition
A resolution was approved congratulating the Office of Management and Budget and all city departments participating in the 'Leading for Results' program for receiving the ICMA Certificate of Excellence.
Teacher of the Month Recognition
A resolution was approved recognizing Andrea Selfridge as the January 2018 Teacher of the Month by the Putnam City Schools Foundation and the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
Council Agenda Item 3c Appointment
An appointment listed as item 3c on the council agenda was approved.
Journal of Council Proceedings
The journal of council proceedings for January 2nd and December 19th was received and approved.
Uncontested Continuances
Requests for uncontested continuances for various properties were approved, with some items being stricken due to owner action or re-notification.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority Claims and Payroll
Claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority were approved.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority Items
Authorization was approved for the golf commission to implement electronic tee sheets for golf course reservations.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Claims and Payroll
Claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust were approved.
Consent Docket
All items on the consent docket were approved unanimously.
Concurrence Docket
All items on the concurrence docket were approved unanimously.
Zoning Case 9a (13400 West Memorial Road)
The rezoning of 13400 West Memorial Road from Double A agricultural to a new Planned Unit Development (PUD) was approved.
Western Avenue Business Improvement District Assessment Roll
The assessment roll for the Western Avenue Business Improvement District was adopted and confirmed following a public hearing.
Western Avenue Business Improvement District Ordinance
An ordinance to adopt and ratify the Western Avenue Business Improvement District was approved for final hearing and adopted.
Parks and Recreation Department Ordinances
Ordinances relating to the Parks and Recreation Department were approved following a public hearing.
Dilapidated Structures
Items regarding various dilapidated structures were approved following a public hearing.
Unsecured Structures
Items regarding various unsecured structures were approved following a public hearing.
Abandoned Buildings
Items regarding various abandoned buildings were approved following a public hearing.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment (13400 West Memorial Road)
A resolution was approved to receive a comprehensive plan amendment changing the land-use category for 13400 West Memorial Road from rural low density to rural medium intensity.
Biannual Comprehensive Plan Update
A resolution was approved to receive the first biannual amendment to the Comprehensive Plan since its adoption in 2015, including clarifications to purpose, development guide, and land-use typologies.
Livable Streets Policies Resolution
A resolution expressing the council's intent to implement livable streets policies over time, promoting multimodal transportation, was approved.
Executive Session (Item 9k)
A motion to not need an executive session for item 9k was approved.
Executive Session (Item 9l)
A motion to not need an executive session for item 9l was approved.
Executive Session (Item 9m)
Item 9m was moved to executive session for further discussion.
Executive Session (Item 9n)
Item 9n was moved to executive session for further discussion.
Executive Session (Item 9o)
Item 9o was moved to executive session for further discussion.
Claims Recommended for Denial
Claims recommended for denial were approved.
Claims Recommended for Approval
Claims recommended for approval were approved.
Councilman Pettis' NLC Attendance
A resolution supporting Councilman Pettis' attendance at the National League of Cities meeting in Washington D.C. from March 11th to 14th was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Connect the Dots: A Workshop and Panel Discussion about Leadership in OKC
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., hosted by Neighborhood Alliance.
Financial Matters
Maps 3 Modern Streetcar Storage and Maintenance Facility Contract
Final contract amount for the streetcar maintenance facility, including nine change orders.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority Claims and Payroll
Approval of claims and payroll for the authority.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Claims and Payroll
Approval of claims and payroll for the trust.
January Sales Tax Report
January sales tax report noted as a 'pretty good month,' with more details to follow at a financial budget workshop.
RTA Grant for Bus Service
Mention of a recently received RTA grant to help with bus service upgrades.
Public Comments
Citizens spoke on the conditions of dilapidated, unsecured, and abandoned properties, advocating for city action and clarification on property rights. Concerns were also raised about the preservation of the Freedom Center and the recognition of Clara Luper. Support was expressed for the Livable Streets policy.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Owner-provided FF&E for the Maps 3 streetcar maintenance facility to be completed by January 31st.
Watch For
- Detailed sales tax report and long-term trends at the financial budget workshop in a few weeks.
- An update on the feasibility of limited Sunday bus service.
- A potential proposal to rescind Oklahoma City's adult novelty store resolution, deferring to state statute.
- Broadway extension closure from 36th Street to I-44 over the weekend (Saturday through Monday) for railroad bridge installation.
Announcements
- The Maps 3 Wellness Center at 11501 North Rockville Avenue is nearing its first anniversary, having exceeded enrollment expectations.
- The City of Oklahoma City's Office of Management and Budget and all participating city departments received the ICMA Certificate of Excellence for their 'Leading for Results' program.
- Andrea Selfridge, a fifth-grade teacher at Hilldale Elementary in the Putnam City School District, was recognized as January 2018 Teacher of the Month.
- Councilman Stonecipher thanked everyone who attended the various Martin Luther King services and events.
- The Neighborhood Alliance is conducting a leadership workshop called 'Connect the Dots' on February 3rd, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Led by John McKinnon and Councilman Stonecipher.
Recognition of Maps 3 Wellness Center's First Anniversary
Commendation to Healthy Living and Fitness Inc. for exceeding enrollment expectations and enhancing quality of life at the Northwest location.
Recognition of ICMA Certificate of Excellence
Commendation to the Office of Management and Budget and city departments for receiving the highest level certificate in performance management.
Recognition of January 2018 Teacher of the Month
Commendation to Andrea Selfridge, a fifth-grade teacher at Hilldale Elementary in the Putnam City School District.
Council Agenda Item 3c
An appointment item on the council agenda.
Journal of Council Proceedings
Receive the journal for January 2nd and approve the journal for December 19th.
Request for Uncontested Continuances (Item 5)
Various properties requested to be stricken from the list due to re-notification, owner removal, or securing.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority Meeting
Convened to address claims and payroll.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority Meeting
Convened to authorize the golf commission to implement electronic tee sheets.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Meeting
Convened to address claims and payroll.
Consent Docket (Item 7)
A collection of routine items for approval.
Concurrence Docket (Item 8)
A collection of routine items for approval.
Zoning Case 9a (13400 West Memorial Road)
Rezoning from Double A agricultural to a new Planned Unit Development (PUD).
Public Hearing 9b (Western Avenue Business Improvement District Assessment Roll)
Adopt and confirm the assessment roll for the Western Avenue Business Improvement District.
Ordinance 9c (Western Avenue Business Improvement District)
Adopt and ratify the Western Avenue Business Improvement District.
Public Hearing 9d (Ordinances relating to Parks and Recreation Department)
Public hearing regarding ordinances concerning the Parks and Recreation Department.
Public Hearing 9e (Dilapidated Structures)
Public hearing regarding various dilapidated structures.
Public Hearing 9f (Unsecured Structures)
Public hearing regarding various unsecured structures.
Public Hearing 9g (Abandoned Buildings)
Public hearing regarding various abandoned buildings.
Resolution 9h (Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 13400 West Memorial Road)
Receive a comprehensive plan amendment changing the land-use category from rural low density to rural medium intensity, in conjunction with rezoning request 9a.
Resolution 9i (Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan - Biannual Update)
Receive a comprehensive plan amendment for the first biannual update since Plan OKC adoption in 2015, including clarifications to purpose, development guide, and land-use typologies.
Resolution 9j (Intent to Implement Livable Streets Policies)
Resolution expressing the council's intent to implement livable streets policies over time across city departments and the community.
Item 9k (Executive Session)
Discussion regarding an executive session.
Item 9l (Executive Session)
Discussion regarding an executive session.
Item 9m (Executive Session)
Discussion regarding an executive session.
Item 9n (Executive Session)
Discussion regarding an executive session.
Item 9o (Executive Session)
Discussion regarding an executive session.
Item 9p (Claims Recommended for Denial)
Claims recommended for denial.
Item 10a (Claims Recommended for Approval)
Claims recommended for approval.
Item 11a (Resolution Supporting Councilman Pettis' NLC Attendance)
Resolution supporting Councilman Pettis' attendance at the National League of Cities meeting in DC, March 11th-14th.
Manager's Report
Report on January sales tax and upcoming Broadway extension closure for railroad bridge installation.
Citizens to be Heard
Public comments on various topics including property issues, the Freedom Center, Clara Luper, and Livable Streets policy.