Meeting Summary
The City Council recognized the December Teacher and Employee of the Month and unveiled the 2016 Christmas ornament. They approved a mid-year budget amendment in response to declining sales tax revenues and advanced significant amendments to Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts to support the development of the Innovation District. Various zoning and development items were also approved.
Key Decisions & Votes
ABC 866 Alcohol Beverage Permit
41:30Approval of an alcohol beverage permit for a restaurant with alcohol in Ward 2.
PC 10456 Rezoning 2426 N Classen Blvd
42:30Rezoning from NB Neighborhood Business District to HL Historic Landmark District in Ward 2.
PC 10471 Rezoning 2315 N Pennsylvania Ave
43:30Rezoning from R1 Single Family Residential to O1 Limited Office District in Ward 6 to add parking for future development.
SPUD 920 2415 N Walker
44:50Approval of a Simplified Planned Unit Development to allow a mural on the side of a building in Ward 2.
SPUD 921 800 NW 150th St
45:50Approval of a Simplified Planned Unit Development in Ward 7.
SPUD 922 3001 NE 23rd St
46:50Approval of a Simplified Planned Unit Development in Ward 7.
SPUD 923 721 W Britton Rd
48:00Approval of a Simplified Planned Unit Development for the future home of a new Variety Care clinic in Ward 7.
SPUD 924 744 SE 25th St
49:50Approval of a Simplified Planned Unit Development in Ward 7. An emergency request by the applicant was not granted.
Ordinance on final hearing regarding smoke detectors
51:00Final approval of an ordinance related to smoke detectors.
Ordinance amendment to Chapter 56, Section 56-50
51:30Amendment to require the City of Oklahoma City to be notified of proof of insurance or cancellation for motor vehicles for hire (taxis, limos), as requested by the Traffic Commission.
Resolution related to Tiff districts for Innovation District
1:20:00Approval of a resolution to amend Tiff districts in and around the Oklahoma Health Center to support the Innovation District, including enlarging the project area and establishing new Tiff District 11 and future districts M and N.
Ordinances related to Tiff districts for Innovation District
1:20:00Approval of ordinances to amend Tiff districts 1 and 7, and establish Tiff District 11 and future districts M and N, with a total budget of $52 million for Tiff 11, including $18 million for enhanced education and entrepreneurship.
Mid-year budget amendment
1:36:00Approval of a mid-year budget amendment implementing a 1.25% cut across departments in response to a 4% downturn in sales tax collections.
Upcoming Community Events
Devon Ice Rink
Married Gardens, open seven days a week including holidays. Live DJ every Friday 6-9 PM for Rock 'n Skate.
Devon Saturdays with Santa
Crafts, activities, performances, live music, and other characters. Food trucks on Sheridan Avenue. Bring your camera for photos with Santa.
Sandridge Santa Run
5K race starting at Sandridge's offices on Robert S. Kerr. Registration available online or on the day of the event.
Free Holiday Water Taxi rides
Bricktown Canal, meet at the regular water taxi loading dock below Mickey Mantle restaurant.
Downtown Light Displays
Automobile Alley (light curtains), Bricktown (canal lights, pergola), Film Row, and Midtown each have unique displays.
LifeShare Winterfest (Dodgers 120ft slope)
90-minute slide sessions, roaming characters, children's train, holiday lighting, and decor.
Winter Shops at Myriad Gardens
Open 11 AM - 6 PM, featuring 20 vendors.
Lyric's A Christmas Carol
New costumes and sets.
Holiday Pop-Up Shops (Midtown)
Geodesic domes with shops that change weekly.
Myriad Gardens Additional Activities
Includes free admission Sundays, Yoga Tuesdays, Reading Wednesdays, a Living Wreath class, and Learning to Curl on the ice rink.
Financial Matters
Tiff District 11 Budget
New Tiff District 11 with a total budget of $52 million, half from GE Global Energy Research, rest from anticipated private development. Includes $18 million for enhanced education and entrepreneurship programs.
Tiff Districts M & N Budgets
Future Tiff Districts M and N with modest budget amounts of $7 million each.
Mid-year budget amendment
A mid-year budget amendment implementing a 1.25% cut across departments due to a 4% downturn in sales tax collections year-to-date. Discussion emphasized encouraging local shopping to support city services.
Public Comments
Angela Flores requested emergency approval for SPUD 935 to allow immediate fence installation for property security and to keep employees working. Jerome Alexander was present to answer questions regarding claims on item 7A1.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Mustang annexation item (9C) deferred until January 17th.
- Vietnamese American memorial design (7AQ) will come to council for presentation and vote.
- SPUD 935 (7A6) to be heard on January 3rd.
Deadlines
- Final public hearing and adoption of the Tiff ordinance for the Innovation District by city council on December 20th.
Watch For
- Christmas parade rescheduled for 2017.
- Review of Council priorities soon, with a potential new priority for making OKC a technology-advanced city.
Announcements
- Carla Young recognized as December 2016 Teacher of the Month by Putnam City Schools Foundation and Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
- Clarissa Watkins recognized as December 2016 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month from the Parks Department.
- Unveiling of the 2016 Oklahoma City Christmas ornament featuring the 50th Anniversary of the Festival of the Arts. Proceeds support the Christmas parade.
- Oklahoma City selected by the White House as a Tech Hire Hub City.
Agenda Summary
Resolution recognizing Carla Young as December 2016 Teacher of the Month
Recognition of Carla Young from Putnam City Schools for her dedication to teaching chemistry and educational leadership.
Resolution recognizing Clarissa Watkins as December 2016 Employee of the Month
Recognition of Clarissa Watkins from the Parks and Recreation Department for her two years of service as a recreation leader at Southern Oaks Community Center.
Appointments
Approval of various city appointments.
Journal of council proceedings
Approval of the minutes from previous council proceedings.
Request for uncontested V
Manager requested several items be stricken or re-notified, including D 4420 West I40 service road, 1129 Lynwood Boulevard, H 4121 North Sterling Avenue, J 14 Northwest 7th Street, M 6117 Northwest 19th Street, T 309 Southwest 66 Street (re-notify), U 271 Southwest 83rd Street, G 14 Northwest 7th Street, and M 309 Southwest 66 Street (re-notify).
6A: Renewable permit for Downtown Oklahoma City Incorporated to hold the Sandridge Center Run December 10, 2016
Approval of a permit for the Sandridge Center Run on Robert S. Kerr Avenue.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority items
Four items presented under the OCMFA.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority items
Two items presented under the OCPA.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistant Trust items
Two items presented under the OCEAT.
Consent Document (excluding 7AP)
Approval of the consent document with one item pulled for separate consideration.
Consent Document Item 7AP
Approval of a specific item from the consent document that was pulled for separate vote.
Consent Document Item 7A6 (SPUD 935)
Introduction of SPUD 935 for Pipkin and Sons Painting LLC, requesting emergency approval for fence installation. Item to be heard on January 3rd.
Concurrence Docket
Approval of items on the concurrence docket.
9A1: ABC 866 Alcohol Beverage Permit for restaurant with alcohol
Approval of an alcohol beverage permit for a restaurant with alcohol in Ward 2.
9A2: PC 10456 Rezoning 2426 N Classen Blvd from NB to HL Historic Landmark District
Rezoning of property in Ward 2 from Neighborhood Business District to Historic Landmark District.
9A3: PC 10471 Rezoning 2315 N Pennsylvania Ave from R1 to O1 Limited Office District
Rezoning of property in Ward 6 from Single Family Residential to Limited Office District to add parking for future development.
9A4: SPUD 920 2415 N Walker
Approval of a Simplified Planned Unit Development in Ward 2 to allow a mural on a building.
9A5: SPUD 921 800 NW 150th St from R1 to SPUD 921
Approval of a Simplified Planned Unit Development in Ward 7.
9A6: SPUD 922 3001 NE 23rd St from R1 to SPUD 922
Approval of a Simplified Planned Unit Development in Ward 7.
9A7: SPUD 923 721 W Britton Rd from SPUD 749 and C3 to SPUD 923
Approval of a Simplified Planned Unit Development in Ward 7 for the future home of a new Variety Care clinic.
9A8: SPUD 924 744 SE 25th St from R2, O2, and SPUD 435 to SPUD 924
Approval of a Simplified Planned Unit Development in Ward 7. An emergency request by the applicant was not granted.
9B: Ordinance on final hearing regarding smoke detectors
Final approval of an ordinance related to smoke detector requirements.
9C: Mustang annexation item
An item concerning Mustang annexation.
9D: Ordinance amendment to Chapter 56, Section 56-50 regarding motor vehicle for hire insurance
Amendment to require the City of Oklahoma City to be notified of proof of insurance or cancellation for motor vehicles for hire (taxis, limos), as requested by the Traffic Commission.
9E: Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures
Public hearing concerning dilapidated structures.
9F: Public hearing regarding unsecured structures
Public hearing concerning unsecured structures.
9G: Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings
Public hearing concerning abandoned buildings.
9H
An item requiring a separate vote.
9I: Resolution to amend Tiff districts for Innovation District
Approval of a resolution to amend Tiff districts in and around the Oklahoma Health Center to support the Innovation District, including enlarging the project area and establishing new Tiff District 11 and future districts M and N.
9J1: Public hearing regarding Tiff districts for Innovation District
Public hearing concerning the amendments to Tiff districts for the Innovation District.
9J2 & 9J3: Ordinances to amend Tiff districts for Innovation District
Approval of ordinances to amend Tiff districts 1 and 7, and establish Tiff District 11 and future districts M and N, with a total budget of $52 million for Tiff 11, including $18 million for enhanced education and entrepreneurship.
9K1: Resolution regarding mid-year budget amendment
Resolution for a mid-year budget amendment implementing a 1.25% cut across departments due to a downturn in sales tax collections.
9K2: Ordinance regarding mid-year budget amendment
Ordinance for a mid-year budget amendment implementing a 1.25% cut across departments due to a downturn in sales tax collections.
9L: Executive session
Consideration of an item for executive session.
9M: Executive session
Consideration of an item for executive session.
9N: Executive session
Consideration of an item for executive session.
9O: Executive session
Consideration of an item for executive session.
9Q
An item held until after executive session.