Meeting Summary
The City Council swore in four new members and addressed several community issues. A significant debate occurred over the proposed deanexation of land south of Mustang, which was ultimately denied. The council also approved numerous revocable permits for upcoming community events and discussed amendments to city fees and code enforcement practices.
Key Decisions & Votes
Deanexation of land south of Mustang
01:45:00A petition for the detachment of a two-square-mile area south of Mustang for suburban development was denied by a 4-5 vote after extensive discussion on urban sprawl, city services, and policy precedent.
Deanexation of Nichols Hills Public Works Yard
01:52:00The detachment of the Nichols Hills maintenance facility from Oklahoma City limits to Nichols Hills was approved, allowing Nichols Hills to provide its own police protection to the property.
PO Music Festival revocable permit
00:40:00The request for a revocable permit for the PO Music Festival was tabled for two weeks to allow the organizers to meet with the PO Arts Festival due to concerns about competition and timing.
Amendment to General Schedule of Fees (Driveways)
02:13:30An item introduced by Councilman Mcatee to allow citizens to seek variances for driveway issues through the Board of Adjustment was moved to a final hearing.
Ordinance regarding multiple code enforcement tickets
02:19:00An item introduced by Councilman Shadid concerning the issuance of multiple code enforcement tickets per property for violations like front yard parking was deferred indefinitely for further discussion with code enforcement.
Upcoming Community Events
Oklahoma Endurance Run
Earlywine Park
Beck's Automotive 4200 Northwestern Block Party
4200 Northwestern, raising money for pediatric cancer research.
Cult of Mexican Kitchen Cinco de Mayo events
Northwest 7th Street between Broadway and Oklahoma.
Peace, Love, and Goodwill Festival
Myriad Gardens
Historic Film Row Film Exchange District 'the exchange'
March for Babies (March of Dimes Foundation)
Myriad Gardens
Autism Oklahoma PeaceWalk and 5K
Bricktown Ballpark
Southwest 29th Street Children's Day Festival
Financial Matters
Paint donation to Neighborhood Alliance
Declaring surplus gallons of paint for donation to the Neighborhood Alliance to help improve the physical appearance of homes.
Claims recommended for denial
Approval of claims recommended for denial.
Claims recommended for approval
Approval of claims recommended for approval.
Rescind council action on denied claim
Rescinding a council action from February 24th where a claim was denied.
Water assessment district
Creation of a water assessment district in Ward 8 to fund water projects through self-assessment.
Public Comments
Paula Yokel raised concerns about nitrogen and phosphorus contamination from residential fertilizers and land-applied sewage affecting groundwater, advocating for infrastructure modernization. Michael Washington expressed condolences for a recent dog attack victim, highlighted issues with lack of sidewalks for children, dimly lit Phillips Park, and discriminatory gate closures at Lincoln Park, and praised the Dodgers' community outreach.
Coming Up
Tabled
- PO Music Festival revocable permit (for two weeks)
- Ordinance regarding multiple code enforcement tickets (indefinitely)
- Item 9C (until May 16th)
Watch For
- Ordinance regarding vicious dogs
- Broader policy discussion on deanexation and annexation
- Workshop on code enforcement ticketing for front yard parking
- Final hearing on driveway variance fees
Announcements
- Four new council members were sworn in: James Grryer (Ward 1), Larry Mcatee (Ward 3), Todd Stone (Ward 4), and John Pettis (Ward 7).
- April 2017 was proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month in Oklahoma City.
- Debbie Martin, Chief of Staff for the City Council Office, was recognized as the Employee of the Month for April 2017.
- Condolences were offered to the family of Cecilia Short, who died tragically in Ward 8, with plans for a future ordinance regarding vicious dogs.
- Downtown Oklahoma City Incorporated was congratulated for their successful Starlight Supper event.
- A proclamation was requested for Earth Day (April 22nd) to encourage alternative transportation on the preceding Friday.
- Councilwoman Meg Salyer was inducted into the Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame.
- The Bricktown Ballpark is celebrating its 20th season with various community initiatives, including a commemorative giveaway, a brick campaign, a community run, a golf classic, family night out events, a caps and cops initiative, a Scholastic book fair, an MVP program, a literacy program, 'Grow the Game' partnership, Hometown Heroes recognition, and the 'Home Run for Life' program.
Agenda Summary
Item 3A
Receive the official election returns for the general election held on April 4th.
Items 3D-3H
Approval of appointments.
Item 4A
Receive the journal for March 28th.
Item 4B
Approve the journal for March 14th.
Item 5
Request for uncontested continuances for several properties (9J1A, 9J1C, 9L1A, 9L1B, 9L1G, 9L1H, 9L1I, 9L1K, 9M1A, 9M1B, 9M1F, 9M1G, 9M1I, 9M1J).
Item 6A
Revocable rideway use permit for the Oklahoma Endurance Run at Earlywine Park.
Item 6B
Revocable rideway use permit for Beck's Automotive to hold the 4200 Northwestern block party.
Item 6C
Revocable rideway use permit for Cult of Mexican Kitchen to host Cinco de Mayo events.
Item 6D
Revocable rideway use permit for Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma to host the Peace, Love, and Goodwill Festival.
Item 6E
Revocable rideway use permit for the Historic Film Row Film Exchange District to hold their monthly event, 'the exchange'.
Item 6F
Revocable rideway use permit for the March of Dimes Foundation to hold the March for Babies.
Item 6G
Revocable rideway use permit for the Oklahoma Family Center for Autism to host the Autism Oklahoma PeaceWalk and 5K.
Item 6H
Revocable rideway use permit for the PO Music Festival.
Item 6I
Revocable rideway use permit for the Southwest 29th Business Improvement District to hold the Southwest 29th Street Children's Day Festival.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (MFA) items
Seven items from the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA) items
Five items from the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCAT) items
Five items from the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust.
Consent Docket
Approval of items on the consent docket, including a resolution to declare surplus paint for donation and a resolution for a special city council meeting.
Concurrence Docket
Approval of items on the concurrence docket.
Item 9A1
Zoning case at 4922 Northwest 23rd Street (ABC issue for a new restaurant).
Item 9A2
Zoning case at 3 Northeast 8th Street (ABC issue for Prairie Artisan Ales brewery).
Item 9A3
Zoning case at 9101 Northwest 150th Street (rezoning from AA agricultural to R1 single family residential).
Item 9A4
Zoning case at 1300 Northwest 178th Street (rezoning from R3 medium density to a new PUD).
Item 9A5
Zoning case at 1132 Northwest 34th Street (rezoning from R3 medium density to a new SPUD).
Item 9A6
Zoning case at 11818 South Pennsylvania Avenue (rezoning from C3 Community Commercial to a new Simplified PUD for an assisted living facility).
Item 9A7
Zoning case at 508 Southeast 28th Street (rezoning from C3 Community Commercial to a new SPUD).
Item 9B1
Amendment to the master design statement for Lost Lakes, reducing the number of stages from two to one.
Item 9B2
Ordinance related to amending the master design statement for Lost Lakes.
Item 9C
Deferred item.
Item 9D
Ordinance for final hearing to ensure compliance with state law.
Item 9E1
Deanexation issue concerning an area south of Mustang.
Item 9E2
Deanexation issue concerning geographic edges related to the area south of Mustang.
Item 9F
Deanexation issue concerning the Nichols Hills maintenance facility.
Items 9G1-G13
Series of ordinances from the traffic commission regarding parking regulations around the Fred Jones development and 21C hotel.
Item 9H
Public hearing regarding ADA licensing for contractors.
Item 9I
Public hearing regarding amending the general schedule of fees for admissions to city facilities.
Item 9J
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.
Item 9K
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures in the historic preservation landmark district.
Item 9L
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.
Item 9M
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.
Item 9N
Public hearing regarding the removal of properties from the abandoned buildings list.
Item 9O
Public hearing to create a water assessment district in Ward 8.
Item 9P
Claims recommended for denial (no executive session needed).
Item 9Q
Claims recommended for denial (executive session needed).
Item 9R
Claims recommended for denial.
Item 10A
Claims recommended for approval.
Item 10B
Rescind a council action from February 24th in which a claim was denied.
Item 11A
Public hearing related to the general schedule of fees, amending item 60 (driveway variances).
Item 11B
Public hearing related to the general schedule of fees, amending item 60 (code enforcement tickets).