October 11, 2016 City Council Meeting

The council approved a series of appointments to various boards and commissions.

The journal for September 27th and October 4th was received, and the journal for September 13th was approved.

Several requests for uncontested continuances and striking of items from the agenda were approved.

A revocable permit was approved for A Date With Iris LLC to host the Harry Potter Festival OKC on October 16th on Northwestern Avenue.

A revocable permit was approved for the Oklahoma City County Health Department to hold Open Streets OKC on October 23rd on South Robinson Avenue.

A revocable permit was approved for Oklahoma City University to hold the OCU Trick-or-Treat 5K on October 22nd at the OCU campus.

A revocable permit was approved for the Prenatal Center of Oklahoma to hold 'A Rundown Scary Place' on October 22nd at 16th and Indiana.

A revocable permit was approved for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to hold the Race for the Cure on October 22nd at Bicentennial Park.

A revocable permit was approved for VI Marketing and Branding to hold their annual Carnum event on Park Avenue on October 21st.

The OCMFA meeting was convened and all items were approved.

The OCPPA meeting was convened and all items were approved.

The OCEAT meeting was convened and all claims and payroll were approved.

The consent docket, including various resolutions and authorizations, was approved.

All items on the concurrence docket were approved.

An ABC overlay approval was granted for a PubW concept restaurant at 10740 South May Avenue.

An ABC application was approved for a Ted's Cafe Escondido at 2201 Northwest 150th Street.

An ABC club license was approved for a new establishment at 123 Southwest 2nd Street in the Farmers Market district.

An ABC issue was approved for a Peter Piper Pizza at 6320 Southwest 3rd Street.

A zoning change from R1 single family to I1 light industrial district was approved at 812 Northwest 87th Street.

A zoning change from AA agricultural to R1 single family district was approved at 3100 Northeast 119th Street for future single-family home development.

A historical landmark overlay was added to the property at 2426 North Classen Boulevard, known as the Milk Bottle Building.

A zoning change from AA agricultural to a new Planned Unit Development (PUD) was approved at 12108 South Hiawassee Road.

A zoning change from R1 and AA agricultural to a new PUD was approved at 23000 Northeast 122nd Street for the development of an Oklahoma Christian Academy campus.

A zoning change from I2 industrial to a new PUD was approved at 7228 North Classen Boulevard.

A zoning change from R1 single family to a new PUD was approved at 15612 Northwestern, following a community meeting with neighborhood approval.

A zoning change from R1 to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development (SPUD) was approved at 2624 Southwest 74th Street.

A zoning change from R3 medium density to a new SPUD was approved at 13000 Northwest 10th, with conditions including no additional curb cuts on 10th Street.

A zoning change from C3 community commercial to a new SPUD was approved at 13040 Northwest 10th, subject to amended conditions.

A zoning change from R1 single family to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development (SPUD) was approved at 1419 Northwest 29th Street.

A zoning change from an existing PUD to a new SPUD was approved at 1540 North Penn for a Chicken Express restaurant.

A zoning change from AA agricultural to a new SPUD was approved at 2113 South Mustang Road, subject to listed conditions.

A zoning change from an existing SPUD to a new SPUD was approved at 1700 Northwest 17th Street to permit multifamily residential use, after a previous plan for housing disadvantaged youth fell through.

A special permit to operate an automobile dealership inside a PUD was approved at 15612 Northwestern.

A special permit was approved for a high impact institutional use for a Health, Beauty, and Wellness College on Serenia Avenue.

An ordinance on final hearing regarding the Capital Medical Zoning Ordinance was approved with an emergency clause to allow for immediate publication of the table of contents.

The dates for the 2017 City Council meetings were approved, noting a July 5th meeting due to the holiday.

An item regarding protecting tax-exempt status, as required by the IRS, was approved to move forward after a public hearing.

All items under the public hearing regarding dilapidated structures were approved.

All items under the public hearing regarding unsecured structures were approved.

All items under the public hearing regarding abandoned buildings were approved.

All items under the public hearing regarding removal of properties from the abandoned building list were approved.

A resolution to name a portion of Wiley Post Park as the new Manuel Perez Park, honoring a Medal of Honor recipient, was approved.

A resolution calling for city council elections for Wards 1, 3, 4, and 7 on the other side of 2017 was approved.

A claim was settled without the need for an executive session.

All claims recommended for denial were approved.

All claims recommended for approval were approved.

Metropolitan Library System Funding

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation provided over a quarter of a million dollars to the Metropolitan Library System for technology in underserved areas.

Riverside Health and Wellness Center

The Oklahoma City County Health Department is requesting $1.5 million in TIF funding for a new facility at Southwest 10th and Walker, with a total estimated cost of $3.8 million. OCCD will commit $2.3 million and staffing.

Body Camera Grant

Resolution authorizing acceptance of a $270,000 grant from the US Department of Justice for police body cameras.

Street and Sidewalk Repairs (Ward 5)

Over $1.1 million allocated for street and sidewalk repairs at 24 different locations in Ward 5.

State Sales Tax Receipts

State-level receipts are down 10% for September 2016 compared to 2015, and down 8.1% for the 12-month period.

City Sales Tax Report (October)

October sales tax check was 3% below last year and $936,000 below target. Year-to-date general fund sales tax is down 4.1% below last year and $3.1 million below target. General fund use tax is 2.8% above last year but $467,000 below target, and year-to-date is 6% above last year but $2.1 million below target.

Health Insurance for Retired Police Officers

Significant increases (up to 56%) in health insurance premiums for retired police officers under 65, leading to financial hardship. The city is exploring solutions to mitigate the impact.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Opening of the meeting with an invocation by Mike van Oale and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilwoman S.

Recognition of Metropolitan Library System and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Citation read recognizing the Gates Foundation's contributions to the library system, particularly for technology in underserved areas.

White Cane Safety Day Proclamation

Proclamation of October 15th as White Cane Safety Day, recognizing the importance of the white cane for visually impaired individuals.

Teacher of the Month Recognition (Tiffany Massie)

Resolution recognizing Tiffany Massie as October 2016 Teacher of the Month for her work in special education.

Open Streets OKC Proclamation

Proclamation of October 23rd as Open Streets OKC Day, promoting active transportation and community engagement.

Fire Prevention Month Proclamation

Proclamation of October as Fire Prevention Month, emphasizing fire safety and prevention efforts by the Fire Department.

Employee of the Month Recognition (Jarita Becker)

Resolution recognizing Jarita Becker as October 2016 Employee of the Month for her dedication at Animal Welfare.

Arts and Humanities Month Proclamation

Proclamation of October as Arts and Humanities Month, celebrating the cultural contributions to the city.

Wes Welker Day Proclamation

Proclamation of October 11th as Wes Welker Day, honoring the former NFL player's achievements and community involvement.

Office of the Mayor - Economic Development Update

Presentation by Roy Williams, President of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, on economic development, the Innovation District, criminal justice task force, and talent programming.

Office of the Mayor - Appointments

Approval of various appointments to city boards and commissions.

Journal of Council Proceedings

Receipt of the journal for September 27th and October 4th, and approval of the journal for September 13th.

Request for Uncontested Continuances

Approval of requests to defer or strike several items from the agenda.

Revocable Permits (Various Events)

Approval of revocable permits for Harry Potter Festival OKC, Open Streets OKC, OCU Trick-or-Treat 5K, A Rundown Scary Place, Race for the Cure, and Carnum.

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Meeting

Convening and approval of all items on the OCMFA agenda.

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Meeting

Convening and approval of all items on the OCPPA agenda.

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Meeting

Convening and approval of all claims and payroll on the OCEAT agenda.

Consent Docket

Approval of the consent docket, including resolutions for public art contracts, body camera grant acceptance, and various other administrative items.

Concurrence Docket

Approval of all items on the concurrence docket.

Zoning Case 9A1 (ABC Overlay for PubW)

Approval of an ABC overlay for a PubW restaurant concept.

Zoning Case 9A2 (ABC Application for Ted's Cafe Escondido)

Approval of an ABC application for a new restaurant.

Zoning Case 9A3 (ABC Club License for Farmers Market District)

Approval of an ABC club license for a new establishment in the Farmers Market district.

Zoning Case 9A4 (ABC Issue for Peter Piper Pizza)

Approval of an ABC issue for a Peter Piper Pizza location.

Zoning Case 9A5 (R1 to I1 Light Industrial)

Approval of a zoning change from R1 single family to I1 light industrial.

Zoning Case 9A6 (AA Agricultural to R1 Single Family)

Approval of a zoning change from AA agricultural to R1 single family.

Zoning Case 9A7 (Historical Landmark Overlay for Milk Bottle Building)

Approval of a historical landmark overlay for the Milk Bottle Building.

Zoning Case 9A8 (AA Agricultural to New PUD)

Approval of a zoning change from AA agricultural to a new Planned Unit Development.

Zoning Case 9A9 (R1 and AA Agricultural to New PUD for Oklahoma Christian Academy)

Approval of a zoning change for the development of an Oklahoma Christian Academy campus.

Zoning Case 9A10 (I2 Industrial to New PUD)

Approval of a zoning change from I2 industrial to a new Planned Unit Development.

Zoning Case 9A11 (R1 Single Family to New PUD)

Approval of a zoning change from R1 single family to a new Planned Unit Development.

Zoning Case 9A12 (R1 to New Simplified PUD)

Approval of a zoning change from R1 to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development.

Zoning Case 9A13 (R3 Medium Density to New SPUD)

Approval of a zoning change from R3 medium density to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development.

Zoning Case 9A14 (C3 Community Commercial to New SPUD)

Approval of a zoning change from C3 community commercial to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development.

Zoning Case 9A15 (R1 Single Family to New Simplified PUD)

Approval of a zoning change from R1 single family to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development.

Zoning Case 9A16 (PUD to New SPUD for Chicken Express)

Approval of a zoning change from an existing PUD to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development for a Chicken Express.

Zoning Case 9A17 (AA Agricultural to New SPUD)

Approval of a zoning change from AA agricultural to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development.

Zoning Case 9A18 (SPUD to New SPUD for Multifamily Residential)

Approval of a zoning change from an existing SPUD to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development to permit multifamily residential.

Special Permit to Operate an Automobile Dealership

Approval of a special permit to operate an automobile dealership inside a PUD.

Special Permit to Operate a High Impact Institutional Use

Approval of a special permit for a high impact institutional use for a Health, Beauty, and Wellness College.

Ordinance on Final Hearing (Capital Medical Zoning Ordinance)

Approval of an ordinance on final hearing regarding the Capital Medical Zoning Ordinance, with an emergency clause.

Setting Dates of Council Meeting for 2017

Approval of the dates for the 2017 City Council meetings.

Public Hearing Regarding Tax Exempt Status Protection

Public hearing and approval to move forward with an item protecting tax-exempt status.

Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structures

Public hearing and approval of items related to dilapidated structures.

Public Hearing Regarding Unsecured Structures

Public hearing and approval of items related to unsecured structures.

Public Hearing Regarding Abandoned Buildings

Public hearing and approval of items related to abandoned buildings.

Public Hearing Regarding Removal of Properties from Abandoned Building List

Public hearing and approval of items related to removing properties from the abandoned building list.

Resolution Regarding Manuel Perez Park

Approval of a resolution to name a portion of Wiley Post Park as the new Manuel Perez Park.

Resolution Calling for City Council Elections

Approval of a resolution calling for city council elections for Wards 1, 3, 4, and 7.

Settlement of Claim (9L)

Approval of a claim settlement.

Executive Session (9M and 9N)

Motion to move items 9M and 9N into executive session.

Claims Recommended for Denial (9O)

Approval of claims recommended for denial.

Claims Recommended for Approval (10A)

Approval of claims recommended for approval.

Items from Council

Council members shared updates on various city initiatives, including the potential for free bus rides for OKCPS students, neighborhood night out events, and the state's declining revenues.

City Manager Reports

Update on sales tax receipts, which continue to struggle, and the need for budget reductions.

Citizens to Be Heard

Public comments, primarily from retired police officers, expressing concerns about health insurance premium increases.