June 20, 2017 City Council Meeting

A series of appointments were approved by the council.

The journal for June 13th was received, and the journals for May 30th and June 6th were approved.

A revocable permit was granted for the Oklahoma River Trail Relay event on August 13th, with half of the proceeds going to the Riverfront Redevelopment Authority and OKC X Cycling Club.

A revocable permit was granted to Prodigal for the 2017 Downtown 4th Fest, to be held at the river parks with fireworks and programming.

An ABC issue in Ward 3 for a Hooters restaurant at Check Hall Crossing was approved, allowing for the development of the restaurant concept.

A zoning case in Ward 1, changing the zoning from R4 and C3 to a new PUD for duplexes, was approved.

A zoning case in Ward 1, changing from AA Agricultural to a new PUD for mixed-use development, was approved, extending an existing PUD.

A zoning case in Ward 8, allowing for the expansion of an existing indoor soccer facility, was approved.

A zoning case in Ward 2, changing from R1 single-family to a new SPUD for a surface parking lot, was approved despite concerns about surface parking and the comprehensive plan.

A zoning case in Ward 6, changing from R1 single-family and C1 neighborhood commercial to a new SPUD for City Care's campus expansion, was approved.

An amendment to the master design statement in the Plaza District was approved, eliminating drinking establishments but allowing restaurants that serve alcohol.

The ordinance for SPUD 956, related to the Plaza District, was approved.

An ordinance to close a fire lane easement in Ward 2 was approved.

An amendment to allow one 20-foot EMV reader board sign for a business in Ward 3 was approved, correcting a previous staff report error.

A resolution to call a special election for September 12th for the general obligation bond issue was approved.

A motion for the proclamation and the actual bond for the general obligation bond issue was approved.

The general fund sales tax election was approved after extensive debate on its implications and process.

Authorization for the mayor to call a special election for the quarter-cent tax was approved.

The special election for the quarter-cent sales tax was set for September 12th.

The county election board was notified of the September 12th election date for the quarter-cent sales tax.

A proposed amendment to Exhibit A was adopted, changing 'can be used' to 'shall be used' for police and fire funding, prioritizing these services.

A resolution related to the police and fire funding, incorporating the adopted amendment, was approved.

An amendment to change the proposed city capital improvement sales tax rate from 3/4 percent to 1 percent for 27 months was approved.

The ordinance for the capital sales tax rate, reflecting the 1 percent amendment, was approved.

Authorization for the mayor to issue a proclamation calling for the special election for the 1% capital sales tax was approved.

A resolution of intent for the capital sales tax, changing the amount from 3/4 percent to 1 percent, was approved.

The ordinance for the capital sales tax, changing from 3/4 percent to 1 percent, was approved.

A resolution of intent for the capital sales tax, changing the amount from 3/4 percent to 1 percent, was approved.

A second vote on the resolution of intent for the capital sales tax was approved.

A comprehensive plan amendment for an area north of Northwest 23rd Street, between North Richland Road and North Frisco Road, was approved.

A comprehensive plan amendment for an area southeast of Northwest 50th and the Kilpatrick Turnpike was approved.

A comprehensive plan amendment for an area Northwest of South East 74th and South Sooner Road was approved, allowing for multi-family residential development in a previously industrial area.

A claim for property damage caused by a fallen tree from a city park was denied based on the governmental Tort Claims Act and a prior tree health survey.

Claims recommended for approval were passed.

The emergency clause for the General Obligation Bonds was added and approved.

Shawnee Milling Company Donation

Donation of 100 tons of pet food over two years to the city's animal shelter, benefiting over 30,000 cats and dogs.

Tour de Beer Contribution

Contribution to the Animal Welfare Division.

Kiwanis Club Early Childhood Center Project

A project supported by Kiwanis and various foundations to build a new facility for children from birth through kindergarten, aided by Community Development Block Grant funds.

MAP-21 Grant

Grant to provide alternative transportation projects and matching funds on North 13th Street and Sheridan.

General Obligation Bond Election

Discussion and approval to call a special election for September 12th for a general obligation bond issue.

General Fund Sales Tax Election

Discussion and approval to call a special election for September 12th for a quarter-cent sales tax, with debate on its allocation for public safety and other city services.

Capital Sales Tax Election

Discussion and approval to call a special election for September 12th to change the capital improvement sales tax rate from 3/4 percent to 1 percent for 27 months.

June Sales Use Tax Collection

Reported as 4.3% over projections, indicating a positive trend.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Led by Jeremy Bassett, pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church, and Councilman Shadid.

Citation for Shawnee Milling Company

Recognizing their significant donation of pet food to the Animal Welfare Department.

Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month

Recognizing July as National Park and Recreation Month and the contributions of the department and volunteers.

Proclamation for Homeownership Month

Recognizing June as Homeownership Month and the services provided by HUD and local non-profits.

Item 3: Council Agenda Series of Appointments

Approval of various appointments.

Item 4: Journal of Council Proceedings

Receiving the journal for June 13th and approving journals for May 30th and June 6th.

Item 5: Requests for Uncontested Continuances

Requests for continuances on items 9D and 9E.

Item 6A1: Revocable Permit for Oklahoma River Trail Relay

Request from Oklahoma City Riverfront Redevelopment Authority and OKC X Cycle Club for an event on August 13th.

Item 6A2: Companion Revocable Permit

Companion item to 6A1.

Item 6B: Revocable Permit for 2017 Downtown 4th Fest

Request from Prodigal to hold the event at the river parks.

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA)

Six items on the OCMFA agenda.

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA)

Items on the OCPPA agenda.

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT)

Items on the OCEAT agenda.

Consent Docket

Various items on the consent docket, including recognition of Tour de Beer contribution, RFP for old city jail, Kiwanis Club project, MAP-21 grant, and Western Avenue streetscape project.

Concurrence Docket

Items on the concurrence docket.

Item 9A1: Zoning Case (ABC Issue) 12320 Northwest 10th Street

ABC issue in Ward 3 for a Hooters restaurant.

Item 9A2: Zoning Case 11611 Royal Coach Drive

Zoning change from R4 and C3 to a new PUD for duplexes in Ward 1.

Item 9A3: Zoning Case 10004 Northwest 50th

Zoning change from AA Agricultural to a new PUD for mixed-use development in Ward 1.

Item 9A4: Zoning Case 5700 Northwest 130th Street

Zoning change to a new SPUD to allow expansion of an indoor soccer facility in Ward 8.

Item 9A5: Zoning Case 1009 Northwest 49th Street

Zoning change from R1 single-family to a new SPUD for a surface parking lot in Ward 2.

Item 9A6: Zoning Case 4520 Old Farm Road

Zoning change from simplified Planning development to a new SPUD for an existing indoor soccer facility in Ward 8.

Item 9A7: Zoning Case 115 North Tuttle Street

Zoning change from R1 single-family and C1 neighborhood commercial to a new SPUD for City Care's campus expansion in Ward 6.

Item 9B1: Amendment to Master Design Statement (Plaza District)

Eliminating drinking establishments in the Plaza District.

Item 9B2: Ordinance on SPUD 956

Ordinance related to the Plaza District.

Item 9C: Close Fire Lane Easement (Ward 2)

Ordinance to close a fire lane easement.

Item 9D: Ordinance Recommended for Denial

Ordinance deferred until July 5th.

Item 9E: Hotel Taxes Request

Request struck from the agenda.

Item 9F: General Obligation Bond Election

Resolution to call a special election for September 12th for the general obligation bond issue.

Item 9G: Proclamation for General Obligation Bond

Proclamation and actual bond for the general obligation bond issue.

Item 9H: General Fund Sales Tax Election

Discussion and vote on calling a special election for the general fund sales tax.

Item 9I: Authorize Mayor to Call Special Election (Quarter-Cent Tax)

Authorization for the mayor to call a special election for the quarter-cent tax.

Item 9J: Call Special Election (Quarter-Cent Sales Tax)

Setting the special election for the quarter-cent sales tax for September 12th.

Item 9K: Notify County Election Board

Notifying the county election board of the September 12th election date.

Item 9L: Amendment to Exhibit A (Police/Fire Funding)

Proposed amendment to prioritize police and fire funding in the sales tax allocation.

Item 9L2: Resolution for Police/Fire Funding

Resolution related to the police and fire funding, incorporating the adopted amendment.

Item 9M1: Amendment to Capital Sales Tax Rate

Amendment to change the proposed city capital improvement sales tax rate from 3/4 percent to 1 percent.

Item 9M2: Ordinance for Capital Sales Tax Rate

Ordinance for the capital sales tax rate, reflecting the 1 percent amendment.

Item 9N1: Authorize Mayor to Issue Proclamation (1% Capital Sales Tax)

Authorization for the mayor to issue a proclamation calling for the special election for the 1% capital sales tax.

Item 9O: Resolution of Intent (1% Capital Sales Tax)

Resolution of intent for the capital sales tax, changing the amount from 3/4 percent to 1 percent.

Item 9P: Ordinance for Capital Sales Tax (1%)

Ordinance for the capital sales tax, changing from 3/4 percent to 1 percent.

Item 9Q: Resolution of Intent (1% Capital Sales Tax)

Resolution of intent for the capital sales tax, changing the amount from 3/4 percent to 1 percent.

Item 9R: Public Hearing on Reclamation of Impounded Animals

Public hearing regarding an ordinance on the reclamation of impounded animals, particularly cats.

Item 9S1: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Ward 3)

Change to the comprehensive plan for an area north of Northwest 23rd Street.

Item 9S2: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Ward 1)

Change to the comprehensive plan for an area southeast of Northwest 50th and the Kilpatrick Turnpike.

Item 9S3: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Ward 4)

Change to the comprehensive plan for an area Northwest of South East 74th and South Sooner Road.

Item 9T: Executive Session

Executive session for discussion.

Item 9U: Claims Recommended for Denial

Claims against the city recommended for denial.

Claims Recommended for Approval

Claims against the city recommended for approval.

Ordinance on Dangerous Dogs

Introduction of an ordinance regarding dangerous dogs, with public hearing and testimonies.

City Manager Reports

Report on June sales use tax collection.

Citizens to be Heard

Public comments on various topics, including climate action.