Meeting Summary
The City Council approved numerous zoning cases, revocable permits for community events, and various claims. A significant resolution proposing changes to retiree health insurance eligibility was deferred for two weeks to allow for further discussion and staff recommendations on current retiree premium increases. The council also adopted its federal and state legislative agendas and received updates on major ODOT and Turnpike Authority projects, as well as the 5-year Capital Improvement Plans for Airports and Utilities.
Key Decisions & Votes
Bond Advisory Committee Appointments
00:03:00The council approved appointments to the Bond Advisory Committee.
Journal of Council Proceedings
00:04:00The journals for October 11th, September 27th, and October 4th were received and approved.
Revocable Permit: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
00:09:50A permit was approved for the American Cancer Society to hold a non-competitive 5K event.
Revocable Permit: Haunt the Hill
00:12:00A permit was approved for Capitol Hill Main Street Inc to hold 'Haunt the Hill' on Halloween night.
Revocable Permit: Thunder Alley
00:14:50A permit was approved for the Professional Basketball Club to hold 'Thunder Alley' events for fans before games.
Municipal Facilities Authority Items
00:15:50Eight items presented by the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority were approved.
Public Property Authority Items
00:16:20Four items presented by the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority were approved.
Environmental Assistance Trust Claims
00:16:40Claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust were approved.
Consent Docket
00:17:40The consent docket was approved, with item 7e being struck from the agenda.
Concurrence Docket
00:18:20The concurrence docket, including items from the water department and sculpture installations, was approved.
Zoning Case 9A1 (1101 NW 11 St)
00:19:30A zoning application for 1101 Northwest 11 Street in Ward 6 was approved.
Zoning Case 9A3 (62000 NW 1064 St)
00:20:40A zoning case in Ward 8 to change from AA Agricultural to R1 single family at 62000 Northwest 1064 street was approved.
Zoning Case 9A4 (1701 NW 4 St)
00:21:40A zoning case in Ward 6 to change from R2 medium low residential to I2 moderate industrial at 1701 Northwest 4 street was approved.
Zoning Case 9A5 (2835 NW 40th St)
00:22:15A zoning case in Ward 2 to change from R1 single family residential to O1 Limited office District at 2835 Northwest 40th Street was approved.
Zoning Case 9A6 (100015 N Lindsay Ave)
00:23:00A zoning case in Ward 7 to change from a planned unit development to R1 single family at 100015 North Lindsay Avenue was approved.
Zoning Case 9A7 (2609 N Bartell Rd)
00:24:20A zoning case in Ward 7 to change from I1 light industrial and I2 moderate industrial to R2 medium low residential district at 2609 North Bartell Road was approved.
Zoning Case 9A8 (116 N Klein Ave)
00:25:30A zoning case in Ward 6 to change from I2 moderate industrial and R3 medium density to a new Spud at 116 North Klein Avenue was approved.
Zoning Case 9A9 (2728 N Classen Blvd)
00:26:00A zoning case in Ward 2 to consolidate existing designations into a new Spud at 2728 North Classen Boulevard was approved.
Zoning Case 9A10 (South Czech Hall Rd)
00:27:20A zoning case in Ward 3 on South Czech Hall Road to establish a new Spud for senior independent living was approved.
Zoning Case 9A11 (1356 SE 42nd St)
00:28:20A zoning case in Ward 7 to change from R1 single family to a new Spud at 1356 Southeast 42nd Street was approved.
Zoning Case 9A12 (5829 NW Grand Blvd)
00:28:50A zoning case in Ward 2 to consolidate existing simplified PUD and PUD into a new Spud at 5829 Northwest Grand Boulevard was approved.
Zoning Case 9B (93000 SW 44 St)
00:32:00A zoning case in Ward 3 at 93000 Southwest 44 Street, previously recommended for denial by the Planning Commission, was approved by the council.
Nantucket Road Name Change
00:33:30The name of Nantucket Road in Ward 7 was changed to Branch Road to honor a former president of Oklahoma Christian University.
Retirement Contributions Ordinance
00:34:20An ordinance regarding the method of determining amounts of retirement contributions was adopted with an emergency clause.
Traffic Commission Parking Issues
00:35:20Twelve separate parking issues from the Traffic Commission in Wards 7 and 2 were approved unanimously.
Dilapidated Structures Public Hearing
00:38:20Items under the public hearing regarding dilapidated structures were approved.
Unsecured Structures Public Hearing
00:38:50Items under the public hearing regarding unsecured structures were approved.
Abandoned Buildings Public Hearing
00:39:10Items under the public hearing regarding abandoned buildings were approved.
Removal from Abandoned Buildings List
00:39:30Items under the public hearing regarding the removal of properties from the abandoned buildings list were approved.
Retiree Health Insurance Eligibility Resolution
01:00:00A resolution proposing changes to eligibility for retiree health insurance was deferred for two weeks for further discussion.
Water Trust Indebtedness Resolution
01:01:40A resolution fulfilling the requirement for the City of Oklahoma City to approve any increase in indebtedness of its water trust was approved.
Resolution 9N
01:02:40A resolution, not requiring executive session, was approved.
Federal Legislative Program
01:38:00The council adopted its federal legislative program for the upcoming calendar year.
State Legislative Program
01:38:20The council adopted its state legislative program for the upcoming calendar year.
Upcoming Community Events
Trick-or-Treat Night
Afternoon and early evening hours. Citizens are encouraged to leave porch lights on if participating and children should only visit lighted homes.
Will Rogers Park Activities
Trick-or-treat activities in the Gardens.
Martin Park Activities
Starting at 6:30 PM, every 15 minutes. Walking tours about bats, snakes, and nighttime critters. Appropriate for ages 6 and older.
Pumpkinville
Myriad Botanical Gardens.
Brick or Treat
Bricktown. Kids can collect candy from restaurants and retail vendors.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Non-competitive 5K in Oklahoma City's Adventure District (Northeast 50th, Remington Place, Grand Boulevard). Register online at makingstrideswalk.org or day of event. No registration fee.
Haunt the Hill
Southwest 25th Street between Hudson and Robinson in Capitol Hill.
Thunder Alley
Three hours before games. Free and open to the public with inflatables and basketball games. Located on North Reno between EK Gaylord and Ron Norick. First home game is Friday, October 28th.
Financial Matters
OPEB Unfunded Liability
The city faces a significant unfunded liability for Other Post-Employment Benefits (retiree health insurance).
Annual Required OPEB Contribution
The amount needed to fully fund the OPEB liability annually, compared to the current budget.
Proposed OPEB Eligibility Changes (Current Employees)
Estimated reduction in OPEB liability from changing eligibility criteria for current employees.
Proposed OPEB Eligibility Changes (New Hires)
Estimated reduction in OPEB liability from eliminating subsidy for employees hired after January 1, 2017.
Water Capital Improvement Plan
Total projected capital improvements for water infrastructure over the next five years, including the second Atoka Pipeline.
Wastewater Capital Improvement Plan
Total projected capital improvements for wastewater infrastructure over the next five years.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Capital Plan
Total projected capital improvements for OCEAT over the next five years, including equipment and vehicles.
Public Comments
One citizen expressed strong concerns regarding the city's wastewater system and the practice of land-applying Class B biosolids. The commenter highlighted potential health and environmental impacts, particularly for residents living near application sites who lack voting representation in city bond issues. They advocated for a complete overhaul of the wastewater system to eliminate sludge land application and proposed creative funding solutions, including redirecting EPA tax dollars and engaging multi-billion dollar sludge partners.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Zoning case 9A2 deferred to November 22nd.
- Mustang de-annexation petition 9E deferred to November 22nd.
- Resolution on retiree health insurance eligibility 9K deferred for two weeks (next council meeting).
Deadlines
- Open enrollment for health plans extended until November 18th.
- Ordinance 9D (retirement contributions) needs to be in effect by October 31st.
Watch For
- Staff recommendations on cushioning health insurance premium increases for current retirees (within two weeks).
- Discussion on consortiums for public sector insurance.
- Final approval of the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (in two meetings).
- Updates on ODOT projects (i235/i44, I35/i240, SH74, OKC Boulevard).
- Updates on Turnpike Authority projects (SW Kilpatrick Extension, Eastern OKC Turnpike).
- More aggressive concepts for the state legislative agenda.
Announcements
- Visitors from France (foreign exchange students) were welcomed to the meeting.
- Condolences were extended to the Bob Lemon family; services will be held on November 13th at 2 PM at the Church of the Open Arms. Bob Lemon was recognized as a significant philanthropist and political activist, particularly for women, the LGBT community, and the impoverished, and a major sponsor of the Martin Luther King Parade.
Agenda Summary
3A
Appointments to the Bond Advisory Committee.
4A
Receive journal of council proceedings for October 11th.
4B
Approve journal of council proceedings for September 27th and October 4th.
5
Request for uncontested continuances for various items including 9A2, 9E, and several 9H and 9I items.
6A
Revocable permit for American Cancer Society to hold 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer'.
6B
Revocable permit for Capitol Hill Main Street Inc to hold 'Haunt the Hill'.
6C
Revocable permit for Professional Basketball Club to hold 'Thunder Alley'.
7
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority items.
8
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority items.
9
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust claims and payroll.
Consent Docket
Approval of the consent docket, excluding item 7e.
Concurrence Docket
Approval of the concurrence docket.
9A1
Zoning case in Ward 6 at 1101 Northwest 11 Street (ABC issue).
9A2
Zoning case.
9A3
Zoning case in Ward 8 at 62000 Northwest 1064 street (from AA Agricultural to R1 single family).
9A4
Zoning case in Ward 6 at 1701 Northwest 4 street (from R2 medium low residential to I2 moderate industrial).
9A5
Zoning case in Ward 2 at 2835 Northwest 40th Street (from R1 single family residential to O1 Limited office District).
9A6
Zoning case in Ward 7 at 100015 North Lindsay Avenue (from PUD to R1 single family).
9A7
Zoning case in Ward 7 at 2609 North Bartell Road (from I1 light industrial and I2 moderate industrial to R2 medium low residential district).
9A8
Zoning case in Ward 6 at 116 North Klein Avenue (from I2 moderate industrial and R3 medium density to new Spud).
9A9
Zoning case in Ward 2 at 2728 North Classen Boulevard (to new Spud).
9A10
Zoning case in Ward 3 on South Czech Hall Road (to new Spud for senior independent living).
9A11
Zoning case in Ward 7 at 1356 Southeast 42nd Street (from R1 single family to new Spud).
9A12
Zoning case in Ward 2 at 5829 Northwest Grand Boulevard (from simplified PUD and PUD to new Spud).
9B
Zoning case in Ward 3 at 93000 Southwest 44 Street (PUD recommended for denial by Planning Commission).
9C
Name change in Ward 7 for Nantucket Road to Branch Road.
9D
Ordinance regarding retirement and method of determining contributions (final hearing).
9E
Mustang de-annexation petition.
9F1
Traffic Commission item regarding a parking space on East Sheridan in Ward 7.
9F2
Traffic Commission item regarding a parking issue in Bricktown.
9F3
Traffic Commission item regarding a parking issue in Bricktown.
9F4
Traffic Commission item regarding a parking issue in Ward 2.
9F5
Traffic Commission item regarding a parking issue in Ward 2.
9F6
Traffic Commission item regarding a parking issue in Ward 2.
9F7
Traffic Commission item regarding a parking issue in Ward 2.
9F8
Traffic Commission item regarding a parking issue in Ward 2.
9F9
Traffic Commission item regarding a parking issue in Ward 2.
9F10
Traffic Commission item regarding a parking issue in Ward 2.
9F11
Traffic Commission item regarding a parking issue in Ward 2.
9F12
Traffic Commission item regarding a parking issue in Ward 2.
9G
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.
9H
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.
9I
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.
9J
Public hearing regarding the removal of properties from the abandoned buildings list.
9K
Resolution to establish new criteria for employee and retiree health insurance eligibility.
9L
Resolution regarding debt and the water trust.
9M1&2
Items related to executive session.
9N
Resolution (no executive session needed).
9O
Item requiring executive session.
9P1&2
Items to be considered after executive session.
9Q
Item requiring executive session.
9R
Claims recommended for denial.
10
Claims recommended for approval.
11A
Federal Legislative Program.
11B
State Legislative Program.