Meeting Summary
The City Council approved numerous zoning and permit applications, including modifications to water and wastewater rates. Key decisions included adopting a resolution supporting dedicated national parks funding and implementing a six-month moratorium on street renaming applications to allow for policy review. An update on the new pay-by-plate parking system, with installation beginning in December, was also provided.
Key Decisions & Votes
ABC2 Permit for Restaurant (Ward 8)
21:30An ordinance on final hearing to permit beer, wine, and mixed beverage sales associated with a restaurant in Ward 8, previously approved by the Planning Commission.
ABC2 Permit (Ward 8, 2800 NW 140th)
21:50An ordinance on final hearing for an ABC2 permit at 2800 Northwest 140th, previously approved by the Planning Commission.
SPUD Application (Ward 6)
22:50A SPUD application in Ward 6, approved with an emergency declaration due to timing on federal matters.
SPUD Application (Ward 2)
23:20A SPUD application in Ward 2, which passed unanimously at the Planning Commission with no protests.
SPUD Application (Ward 8, 3330 West Memorial)
24:00An ordinance on final hearing to rezone a pod located at 3330 West Memorial to SPUD 1008, passed by the Planning Commission.
SPUD Application (Ward 1, Northwest Expressway)
24:40A SPUD application on Northwest Expressway to allow low-point beer sales at a barber shop, with unanimous Planning Commission approval.
SPUD Application (Ward 1, North Council Road & NW Expressway)
25:20A SPUD application on North Council Road and Northwest Expressway to allow a micro hospital to be built, with Planning Commission approval.
Removing Two-Hour Metered Parking (Ward 7)
25:50An item to remove two-hour metered parking in Ward 7, which was approved by the Planning Commission.
Nuisances and Abandoned Buildings Ordinance
26:20An ordinance on final hearing to administratively allow items to be taken off the abandoned building list.
Parks and Recreation Ordinance Amendment (Colored Powder)
26:50An ordinance amending section 52-26-9, prohibiting the use of colored powder in streets and sidewalks.
Retirement System Ordinance
27:10An ordinance on final hearing to bring the retirement system in line with IRS regulations.
Water and Wastewater Rate Modifications
27:50An ordinance on final hearing for modifications and adjustments to the city's water and wastewater rates.
Vehicles for Hire Ordinance
32:50Public hearing on an ordinance regarding vehicles for hire, with a motion for approval to proceed to a final vote in a couple of weeks.
Dilapidated Structures Public Hearing
33:20Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.
Unsecured Structures Public Hearing
33:50Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.
Abandoned Buildings Public Hearing
34:20Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.
Removal of Property from Abandoned Building List Public Hearing
34:50Public hearing regarding the removal of property from the abandoned building list.
Joint Resolution with Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority
35:10A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
Resolution Authorizing Municipal Counselor Action
35:40A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to take specific action.
Executive Session Item (9N)
35:55An item discussed and approved following an executive session.
Executive Session Item (9O)
36:05An item discussed and approved following an executive session.
Executive Session Item (9P)
36:15An item discussed and approved following an executive session.
Claims Recommended for Denial
36:35Approval of claims that were recommended for denial.
Claims Recommended for Approval
36:45Approval of claims that were recommended for approval.
Resolution Supporting National Parks
43:40A non-binding resolution asking Congress to find a dedicated funding source for national parks maintenance, joining over 120 other cities.
Moratorium on Street Renaming Applications
47:00A resolution declaring a six-month moratorium on applications for naming or renaming public streets, bridges, or alleys to allow for policy review and potential amendments.
Upcoming Community Events
Thanksgiving service of the Interfaith Alliance
7:30 PM at Mayflower Church (near 63rd and Portland), focusing on gratitude.
Financial Matters
Water and Wastewater Rate Adjustments
Final hearing for modifications and adjustments to the city's water and wastewater rates.
Claims recommended for denial
Claims brought before the council that were recommended for denial.
Claims recommended for approval
Claims brought before the council that were recommended for approval.
MAPS 3 Surplus
Discussion about a potential surplus in the MAPS 3 fund as the program winds down, and what to do with it.
Public Comments
Yasiin Atari spoke regarding the vehicles for hire ordinance, requesting an addendum to regulate and license businesses performing vehicle inspections. He suggested requirements for garage liability insurance for inspectors, citing practices in other cities like Seattle, Minneapolis, and Texas.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 7L: Uncontested continuance deferred until December 15th.
- Items 7R and 7S: Stricken due to errors affecting assessment rate, to be brought back at a future time.
- Resolution declaring a moratorium on applications for naming or renaming public streets, bridges, or alleys for six months.
Deadlines
- December 4th: First best practice forum for employer training models.
- December 11th: Installation and conversion of new parking meters begins.
- December 15th: Item 7L (uncontested continuance) deferred to this date.
- December 18th: Installation of license plate recognition hardware on police vehicles for parking enforcement begins.
- January: Solaris Paper plans to finish product shipping; Via Air non-stop service to Austin begins; new parking system expected to be wrapped up.
Watch For
- Discussion on the potential surplus from the winding down of MAPS 3 funds.
- Consideration of extending the 'quiet zone' for trains further south and north for enhanced safety and noise reduction.
- Development of an RFP for a parking app to integrate with the new pay-by-plate technology.
Announcements
- The Utilities Department received three awards: Best Tasting Water from the Southwest American Water Works Association, an Excellence Award from the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, and the Water Conservation Award from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
- The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council held its first meeting, noting a reduction in the jail population to 1,850 from a high of 2,600. A search for an executive director is underway.
- The Innovation District hosted symposiums on imaging and data analytics, with a future event planned for sensor technology. A new legal entity has formed, and a national search for an executive director is in progress.
- NTT DATA Services announced an expansion in Oklahoma City, becoming the first tenant in the Westgate one complex.
- Med XM opened operations, projecting 400 new full-time jobs over five years.
- Amazon opened a new 300,000 square foot sorting facility.
- SkyWest plans to establish a new maintenance center at Will Rogers Airport, expected to create 325 new jobs.
- Solaris Paper moved into the former Clearwater Paper facility, with an estimated $137 million economic impact on the community.
- Talent initiatives are progressing, focusing on rapid retooling, upskilling, and work-based education. A new 'Rivers Rise' feature was launched on the economic development website.
- The first best practice forum for employer training models is scheduled for December 4th.
- John Ratzenberger will be the keynote speaker at the annual meeting, advocating for the development of a middle-skilled workforce.
- Construction for the KC-46A heavy maintenance complex at Tinker Air Force Base is 85% complete for phase one infrastructure.
- New non-stop flights to San Diego and Orlando via Frontier Airlines were finalized, and Via Air announced non-stop service to Austin beginning in January.
- OKC Outlets is under new ownership (Torque) and has announced new tenants.
- The Citizens Capital Improvement sales tax advisory board is moving forward with its work.
- Compliments were extended to Councilman Vice Mayor City and others for their successful petition drive regarding teachers' pay, highlighting it as an example of democratic process.
- The importance of public education on the differences between sales, income, and property taxes was noted.
- Happy Thanksgiving wishes were extended to all council members and staff.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Opening of the meeting with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Journal of Council Proceedings
Receipt of the Journal of Council Proceedings.
Uncontested Continuance - Item 7L
Request for an uncontested continuance for item 7L.
Uncontested Continuance - Items 7R and 7S
Request to strike items 7R and 7S due to errors affecting the assessment rate.
Uncontested Continuance - Item 9I1e, F, G, I, L, M
Request to strike multiple items under 9I1 as owners had secured the properties.
Uncontested Continuance - Item 9J1e, F, L, M
Request to strike multiple items under 9J1 as owners had secured the properties.
Revocable Permit for Bricktown parklet
Consideration of a revocable permit for a Bricktown parklet.
Recess Council Meeting and Reconvene as Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority
Recess of the Council meeting to convene as the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
Adjourn OSI MFA and Convene as City Public Property Authority
Adjournment of the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority and convening as the City Public Property Authority.
Adjourn OSI PPA and Convene as Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust
Adjournment of the City Public Property Authority and convening as the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust for claims and payroll.
Reconvene Council Meeting with Consent Docket
Reconvening the Council meeting to consider items on the consent docket.
Concurrence Docket
Consideration of items on the concurrence docket.
Ordinance on final hearing, ABC2 permit (Ward 8)
An ordinance on final hearing for an ABC2 permit to allow beer, wine, and mixed beverage sales associated with a restaurant in Ward 8.
Ordinance on final hearing, ABC2 permit (Ward 8, 2800 NW 140th)
An ordinance on final hearing for an ABC2 permit at 2800 Northwest 140th.
SPUD application (Ward 6)
A SPUD application in Ward 6, with an emergency request for approval.
SPUD application (Ward 2)
A SPUD application in Ward 2, approved by the Planning Commission.
SPUD application (Ward 8, 3330 West Memorial)
An ordinance on final hearing to rezone a pod located at 3330 West Memorial to SPUD 1008.
SPUD application (Ward 1, Northwest Expressway)
A SPUD application on Northwest Expressway to allow low-point beer sales at a barber shop.
SPUD application (Ward 1, North Council Road & NW Expressway)
A SPUD application on North Council Road and Northwest Expressway to allow a micro hospital to be built.
Ordinance removing two-hour metered parking (Ward 7)
An ordinance to remove two-hour metered parking in Ward 7.
Ordinance relating to nuisances and abandoned buildings
An ordinance on final hearing to administratively allow items to be taken off the abandoned building list.
Ordinance amending section 52-26-9 (prohibiting colored powder in streets/sidewalks)
An ordinance amending section 52-26-9, prohibiting the use of colored powder in streets and sidewalks.
Ordinance bringing retirement system in line with IRS regulations
An ordinance on final hearing to bring the retirement system in line with IRS regulations.
Ordinance on final hearing, modifications/adjustments to water and wastewater rates
An ordinance on final hearing for modifications and adjustments to the city's water and wastewater rates.
Public hearing on vehicles for hire ordinance
Public hearing regarding an ordinance concerning vehicles for hire.
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.
Public hearing regarding removal of property from abandoned building list
Public hearing regarding the removal of property from the abandoned building list.
Joint resolution with Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority
Consideration of a joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
Resolution authorizing municipal counselor to take action
A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to take specific action.
Executive Session Item 9N
An item discussed and approved following an executive session.
Executive Session Item 9O
An item discussed and approved following an executive session.
Executive Session Item 9P
An item discussed and approved following an executive session.
Claims recommended for denial
Consideration and approval of claims recommended for denial.
Claims recommended for approval
Consideration and approval of claims recommended for approval.
Resolution supporting national parks
A resolution supporting national parks and advocating for dedicated federal funding for maintenance.
Resolution declaring a moratorium on street renaming applications
A resolution declaring a six-month moratorium on applications for naming or renaming public streets, bridges, or alleys to allow for policy review.
City Manager Reports - Parking System Update
An update on the transition to a new pay-by-plate parking system, including ordinance changes, equipment installation, enforcement, and communication plans.