Meeting Summary
The City Council introduced and held the first public hearing for the Western Gateway Tax Increment Financing District, a significant mixed-use development project along the Oklahoma River. Numerous zoning changes and development plans were approved, and several dilapidated or unsecured properties were addressed. Council members also discussed upcoming Geo Bond meetings and community events.
Key Decisions & Votes
Western Gateway Tax Increment Financing District
1:01:00The introduction and first public hearing for the creation of the Western Gateway TIF District and project plan for the Wheeler District area was approved. This ambitious project includes 2,000 housing units, mixed-use development, and funding for an elementary and mid-high school, with the developer assuming financial risk.
Alcohol Beverage Consumption Restaurant (3401 NW 29th St)
09:50An ordinance for an alcohol beverage consumption restaurant with alcohol at 3401 Northwest 29th Street was approved on its final hearing.
Capitol Hill Library Expansion Rezoning (315 SW 27th St)
10:45Rezoning 315 Southwest 27th Street from R2 to O2 was approved to facilitate the expansion of the Capitol Hill Library.
Industrial Rezoning (624 N Virginia Dr)
12:45Rezoning 624 North Virginia Drive from R1 to I2 was approved after citizen concerns regarding vehicle access and operating hours were resolved with the applicant.
Mixed-Use Development (1701 N Classen Blvd)
15:15Rezoning 1701 North Classen Boulevard to Spud 629 for a mixed-use development including residential, office, and restaurant uses was approved.
PUD 1622 Denial (8401 SW 74th St)
22:35An ordinance regarding PUD 1622 at 8401 Southwest 74th Street was denied, as requested by the applicant and recommended by the Planning Commission.
Closing of Kelly Avenue
22:55The closing of 520 feet of Kelly Avenue North of East Reno Avenue was approved.
911 Services
23:35An item regarding 911 Services, following a previous presentation, was approved.
Dilapidated Structures (Public Hearings)
1:06:50Motions to proceed with city action on various dilapidated and unsecured structures, including those in historic preservation districts and abandoned buildings, were approved.
Claims for Denial
1:15:50Claims submitted for denial were approved.
Claims for Approval
1:16:05Claims submitted for approval were approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Temporary Family Justice Center Facility
11th and Hudson
Ward 2 Geo Bond Public Meeting
Bishop McGuinness, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Women's March
State Capitol, 10:00 AM
Meeting for Washington D.C. Protest Travelers
Blue Room, 28th & McKinley, 7:00 PM
Neighborhood Meetings
Windsor Forest and Meridian Hills
OKC Police Department Community Outreach Meeting
Grant High School, 6:00 PM
Coffee with the Cop
McDonald's, 44th & Shields, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Photographic Exhibit: 'Woman of Northeast Oklahoma City Photo Voice Project'
Downstairs at City Hall
Financial Matters
Western Gateway Tax Increment Financing District
A project-based TIF with a budget of $120 million for infrastructure and schools, plus an estimated $30-60 million for financing costs. The developer assumes all financial risk, with increment revenues funding reimbursement.
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant
A grant to help fund an adaptive baseball field at the Route 66 parks, including lighting and a scoreboard.
Claims for Denial
Claims submitted to the city that were recommended for denial.
Claims for Approval
Claims submitted to the city that were recommended for approval.
Public Comments
Three citizens spoke during public comment periods. One citizen expressed frustration with code enforcement regarding his property and questioned the city's processes. Another citizen strongly opposed the Western Gateway TIF District, alleging discrimination in funding allocation and threatening a civil rights lawsuit, advocating for TIF funds for Northeast Oklahoma City. A third citizen proposed an integrative healthcare center for the Northeast Renaissance District to address health disparities.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 9I was deferred to January 31st.
Watch For
- Second public hearing for the Western Gateway TIF District on January 31st.
- Geo Bond election in September.
- Ward 2 Geo Bond public meeting at Bishop McGuinness on Thursday, 5-8 pm.
- Ward 4 Geo Bond meeting at Windsor Hills Elementary School on February 2nd, 5-8 pm.
- Ward 6 Geo Bond meeting at Leadership Square on January 25th, 11 am-2 pm.
Announcements
- Kudos were given to Gina Daniel and Myra Moser for their efforts in the River Park resurfacing project and ADA compliance.
- Trisha Everest was recognized for her significant work on the Family Justice Center Alliance.
- Congratulations were extended to the organizers of the Martin Luther King Day parade for a successful event.
- A successful meeting was held for users of the Bluff Creek trails (bikers and runners), resulting in the agreement on eight rules for coexistence.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Office of the Mayor
Three appointments were made by the Office of the Mayor.
Item 4: Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of the Journal of Council Proceedings.
Item 5: Request for uncontested continuance
Requests to strike several items (9 L1 H, I, K; 9 N1 A, F, G, K, M, O, P; 9 O1 A, F, K, M, P) from the agenda due to owner actions or re-notification needs.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA)
Three items were presented to the OCMFA.
Oklahoma City Property Authority (OCPPA)
Four items were presented to the OCPPA.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT)
Claims and payroll were presented to the OCEAT.
Cassette Docket
Items subject to individual consideration, including a change order for River Park resurfacing, a resolution for a Land and Water Conservation fund Grant for an adaptive baseball field, and an amendment with the Family Justice Center Alliance.
9A1: ABC 870
Final hearing for an alcohol beverage consumption restaurant with alcohol located at 3401 Northwest 29th Street.
9A2: PC 10469
Rezoning 315 Southwest 27th Street from R2 (medium low density residential) to O2 (general office) to facilitate the expansion of the Capitol Hill Library.
9A3: PC 10479
Rezoning 624 North Virginia Drive from R1 (single family residential) to I2 (moderate industrial district). Citizen concerns regarding vehicle access and hours of operation were resolved.
9A4: Spud 9926
Rezoning 1701 North Classen Boulevard from C4 General Commercial, CBO Classen Boulevard Overlay, and UCD Urban Conservation Districts to Spud 629 Simplified Plan Unit Development District for a mixed-use development.
9A5: Spud 934
Rezoning 150 South Sunnylane Road from AA (agricultural District) to Spud 934 Simplified Plan Unit Development District.
9A6: Spud 938
Rezoning 1423 Northwest 33rd Street from R1 (single family residential district) to Spud 938 Simplified Plan Unit Development District.
9A7: Spud 939
Rezoning 925 North Meridian Avenue from C3 (Community Commercial District) to Spud 936 Simplified Plan Unit Development District, converting a building portion to storage and adding a sidewalk.
9B1&2
An item that was previously deferred on December 20th and January 3rd.
9C1&2
Amendments to the master design statement in regards to PUD 1627, 4105 West Memorial Road, from PUD 1549 to PUD 1627.
9D1&2
Amendment to the master design plan Spud 933, 7720 North May Avenue, from residential R1 single family District to Spud 933 Simplified Plan Unit Development District.
9E1&2
Amendments to the master design statement Spud 936, 4801 South Pennsylvania Avenue, from C3 Community Commercial and R4 General Residential District to Spud 936, for remodeling an existing building and adding parking.
9F: PUD 1622
Ordinance on final hearing regarding PUD 1622, 8401 Southwest 74th Street, from PUD 1361 to PUD 1622. The applicant requested denial.
9G: Closing of Kelly Avenue
The closing of 520 feet of Kelly Avenue North of East Reno Avenue.
9H
An item that was previously stricken from the agenda.
9I
An item that was deferred to January 31st.
9J: 911 Services
Discussion regarding 911 Services, following a presentation two weeks prior.
9K1&2: Western Gateway Tax Increment Financing District
Introduction of the ordinance and first public hearing for the creation of the Western Gateway Tax Increment Financing District and project plan for the Wheeler District area.
9L1: Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures
Public hearing concerning various dilapidated structures, including 220 Northwest 71st Street.
9M: Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures in historic preservation Landmark District
Public hearing concerning 624 Northwest 24th Street, a dilapidated structure in a historic preservation Landmark District.
9N1: Public hearing regarding unsecured structures
Public hearing concerning various unsecured structures.
9O: Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings
Public hearing concerning various abandoned buildings, including 215 Southwest 22nd Street.
9P: Removal of properties from the abandoned buildings list
Approval for the removal of properties from the abandoned buildings list.
9Q: Executive Session
Consideration of an item for executive session, which was determined not to be needed.
9R: Executive Session
Consideration of an item for executive session, which was determined not to be needed.
9S: Executive Session
Consideration of an item for executive session, which was determined not to be needed.
9T: Executive Session
Consideration of an item for executive session, which was determined not to be needed.
9U: Executive Session
Consideration of an item for executive session, which was determined not to be needed.
9V: Executive Session
Consideration of an item for executive session, which was determined to be needed.
9W: Executive Session
Consideration of an item for executive session, which was determined to be needed.
Item 10: Claims for denial
Consideration of claims recommended for denial.
Item 11: Claims for approval
Consideration of claims recommended for approval.