Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the annual budget of $1.28 billion and adopted resolutions for the public safety sales tax funds for police and fire. Significant policy goals for the judiciary committee were established to improve indigency hearings and reduce pre-trial jail detentions, aiming for substantial cost savings. Several zoning cases and revocable permits for community events were also approved.
Key Decisions & Votes
Employee of the Month Recognition
03:00A resolution was unanimously approved to recognize Jane Ward as the June 2016 South Oklahoma City Quanis Club Employee of the Month for her 25 years of service and significant improvements in construction inspection completion times.
Council Appointments
06:00Items 3, B and C regarding council appointments were unanimously approved.
Journal of Council Proceedings
06:30The journal for May 31st and June 7th was received, and the journal for May 17th and 24th was approved unanimously.
OKC Night Bazaar Revocable Permit
08:30A revocable permit was unanimously approved for Marketspace LLC to hold the OKC Night Bazaar, a food-centric event, on June 18th at the Farmers Market District.
Miles for Smiles Revocable Permit
10:00A revocable permit was unanimously approved for Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children to hold their 16th annual Miles for Smiles bike ride.
Slide the City Revocable Permit
11:30A revocable permit was unanimously approved for Slide the City to hold their event on July 30th and 31st on North Chartell Avenue, featuring a large water slide.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority Items
12:00A motion to approve a long list of items for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority passed unanimously.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority Item A
12:40Item A for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority was unanimously approved.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority Claims and Payroll
13:20Claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (Item C) were unanimously approved.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Items
13:50A motion to approve items for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust passed unanimously.
Consent Docket
17:00The overall consent docket was unanimously approved after individual considerations for specific items.
Concurrence Docket
17:30The concurrence docket was unanimously approved.
Zoning Case 9A1 (ABC Issue)
18:00A zoning case in Ward 2 at 715 Northwest 23rd Street concerning an ABC issue was unanimously approved.
Zoning Case 9A2 (Wheeler District PUD)
19:00A zoning case in Ward 6 at 1701 Southwestern Avenue, changing from I1 Light Industrial to a new simplified Plan Unit Development (PUD) for the Wheeler district, was unanimously approved.
Zoning Case 9A3 (Broadway Extension SPUD)
19:50A zoning case in Ward 7 at 100030 Broadway extension, changing from R1 single family to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development (SPUD), was unanimously approved.
Zoning Case 9A4 (Boutique Hotel SPUD)
20:40A zoning case in Ward 2 at 1235 Northwest 38th Street, changing from R1 single family to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development (SPUD) for a boutique hotel, was unanimously approved.
Amendment to Master Design Statement (9B1)
21:50An amendment to the Master Design Statement to delete non-access accessory signs was unanimously approved.
Zoning Change with Amendment (9B2)
22:10The zoning change incorporating the approved amendment to the Master Design Statement was unanimously approved.
Street Closure 9C (NE 100th Street)
22:50A street closure in Ward 7 on Northeast 100th Street was unanimously approved.
Room Rental Adjustment Fee (9D)
23:40The room rental adjustment fee at the Southwest Oklahoma City facility, presented for final hearing, was unanimously approved.
Administration Fee on Sidewalk Repair (9E)
24:20The administration fee on sidewalk repair, presented for final hearing, was unanimously approved.
Capitol Hill Bid Assessment Role Confirmation (9F)
25:40The assessment role for the Capitol Hill bid was unanimously adopted, with commendation for the director's work.
Ordinance to Adopt and Set Assessment Role (9G)
26:20A companion ordinance to adopt and set the assessment role was unanimously adopted.
Public Hearing: Dilapidated Structures (9H)
26:50Items listed under the public hearing regarding dilapidated structures were unanimously approved.
Public Hearing: Unsecured Structures (9I)
27:30Items listed under the public hearing regarding unsecured structures were unanimously approved.
Public Hearing: Abandoned Buildings (9J)
28:00Items listed under the public hearing regarding abandoned buildings were unanimously approved.
Public Hearing: Removal of Properties from Abandoned Buildings List (9K)
28:40The removal of four properties from the abandoned buildings list was unanimously approved.
Annual Resolutions for Fire Public Safety Sales Tax (9L)
34:00The annual resolution outlining the city's intent to spend $44.1 million from the fire sales tax fund for FY17 was unanimously approved. A second hearing is scheduled for June 21st.
Annual Resolutions for Police Public Safety Sales Tax (9M)
34:20The annual resolution outlining the city's intent to spend $49.3 million from the police sales tax fund for FY17 was unanimously approved. A second hearing is scheduled for June 21st.
City Budget Approval (9N)
39:00The city's budget of $1.28 billion, including a $414 million general fund, was unanimously approved after a public hearing and discussion on transparency.
Workers Compensation Issue (9O)
39:40A workers' compensation resolution was unanimously approved.
Claims Recommended for Denial (9R)
40:50A motion to approve claims recommended for denial was passed unanimously.
Claims Recommended for Approval (10)
41:10A motion to approve claims recommended for approval was passed unanimously.
Municipal Judge Compensation and Benefits (11A)
42:00A resolution describing the compensation and benefits of the municipal judge, presiding judge, and vice presiding judge, effective July 1st, was unanimously approved.
Reappointment of Judge Austin (11B)
42:20The reappointment of Judge Austin as a municipal judge was unanimously approved.
Reappointment of Judge Kein (11C)
42:40The reappointment of Judge Kein as a municipal judge was unanimously approved.
Appointment of Judge Austin as Vice Presiding Judge (11D)
43:10The appointment of Judge Austin as the Vice Presiding Judge for the term was unanimously approved.
Reappointment and Addition of Special Judges (11E)
43:40The reappointment of a list of special judges and the addition of new ones were unanimously approved.
Judiciary Committee Policy Goals (11F)
57:00A resolution establishing new policy goals for the judiciary committee, focusing on formalized indigency hearings, jail arraignments, and other court process improvements, was unanimously approved. This initiative is expected to save approximately $1.5 million in jail payments.
Councilman Pettis Conference Attendance (11G)
57:20Approval was granted for Councilman Pettis to attend the National League of Cities National Black Caucus of Elected Officials conference.
Upcoming Community Events
OKC Night Bazaar
6 pm to midnight at the Farmers Market District, featuring food vendors, live entertainment, pop-up shops, and art.
Miles for Smiles
7 am to 2 pm, a 16th annual bike ride with approximately 500 participants and routes up to 56 miles.
Slide the City
On North Chartell Avenue between Fifth Street and 9th Street, featuring a thousand-foot-long water slide, music, and other activities.
Bluff Creek Park Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony for the fourth conservation garden.
Picnic and Plant Talk
10:30 am to 12:30 pm at Bluff Creek Park, discussing water-friendly plants indigenous to Oklahoma.
Financial Matters
Fire Sales Tax Fund FY17 Budget
Authorization for spending $44.1 million from the dedicated public safety sales tax fund for 214 uniform and civilian positions, recruit overages, compensation adjustments, tools, equipment, and facility repairs.
Police Sales Tax Fund FY17 Budget
Authorization for spending $49.3 million from the dedicated public safety sales tax fund for 250 uniform and civilian positions, recruit overages, vehicle maintenance, compensation adjustments, and capital improvements.
City Budget Approval
Approval of the city's total budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with a general fund portion of $414 million. The reserve fund is noted to be at 12.7-12.8%.
Workers Compensation Issue
Approval of a resolution related to a workers' compensation matter.
Claims Recommended for Denial
Approval of a list of claims recommended for denial.
Claims Recommended for Approval
Approval of a list of claims recommended for approval.
Municipal Judge Compensation and Benefits
Resolution describing the compensation and benefits for the municipal judge, presiding judge, and vice presiding judge, effective July 1st.
Public Comments
One citizen, Joe Sarge Nelson, spoke to criticize the financing of MAPS projects, stating they are consistently undercalculated and burden taxpayers by paying off previous projects. He also highlighted the success of the trauma center.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (PPA) Item B: To be stricken and brought back at a future date.
- Item 9P: Moved to executive session.
- Item 9Q: Moved to executive session.
Deadlines
- August 15th: Target date for the implementation of eight new indigency hearing dockets per week.
- June 21st: Second public hearing for the Police and Fire sales tax resolutions.
- July 1st: Changes to municipal judge compensation and benefits will take effect.
Watch For
- New court building opening in March 2017, which will enable further court process improvements.
- The Bill Sellers project at 16th and McKinley, with an estimated value of $1.6 million, has broken ground.
- A proposed 10th Street development, valued around $18 million, is currently in negotiations.
- Urban Renewal Authority is working on the development of approximately 30 single-family homes in Culbertson's East Highland (Truman site).
- Current Studios will implement new murals in FD Moon this fall, chosen by the neighborhood.
- Potential discussions regarding the establishment of a Human Rights Commission and the extension of employment protections and public accommodations.
Announcements
- Jane Ward was recognized as the June 2016 South Oklahoma City Quanis Club Employee of the Month for her 25 years of service and improvements in construction inspection completion times.
- Congratulations were extended to Red Earth and Dead Center Film Festival for successful events.
- The Windsor Forest Neighborhood Association was thanked for their picnic at Harwell Park.
- Appreciation was expressed for the Skydance Bridge lights, seen as a symbolic act of support for the LGBT community.
- The upcoming Pride parade on 39th and Penn, scheduled in 12 days, was highlighted as the biggest outdoor congregation in the state.
- An update on the Strong Neighborhoods Initiative (SNI) was provided, detailing progress in Classen Tenpen, Classen North Highland Park, and Culbertson's East Highland.
- Students from Eugene Field school will be touring City Hall on the upcoming Friday.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Pastor Jim Williams, with a mention of the Orlando community.
Resolution recognizing Jane Ward as Employee of the Month
Recognizing Jane Ward from the Development Services Department for 25 years of service and outstanding performance as Construction Services Superintendent.
Council Agenda Items 3, B and C: Appointments
Approval of council appointments.
Journal of Council Proceedings (4A & 4B)
To receive the journal for May 31st and June 7th, and approve the journal for May 17th and 24th.
Request for uncontested continuances (Item 5)
Several items (6W2, 9I1C, 9I1J, 9I1L, 9I1T, 9I1U, 9I1Z, 9I1AH, 9J1D, 9J1G, 9J1N, 9J1T, 9J1U) were stricken from the agenda.
Revocable Permit - Marketspace LLC (OKC Night Bazaar) (6A)
Request to hold a food-centric, pedestrian-friendly event at the Farmers Market District.
Revocable Permit - Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children (Miles for Smiles) (6B)
Request to hold their 16th annual bike ride event.
Revocable Permit - Slide the City (6C)
Request to hold an event featuring a giant slide on North Chartell Avenue.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OC MFA) items
A list of items for the Municipal Facilities Authority.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA) Item A
Approval of an item for the Public Property Authority.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA) Item B
An item for the Public Property Authority.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA) Claims and Payroll (Item C)
Approval of claims and payroll for the Public Property Authority.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCAT) items
A list of items for the Environmental Assistance Trust.
Consent Docket
Approval of the overall consent docket, with some items pulled for individual consideration.
Individual consideration of Consent Docket Item AB
Resolution authorizing submission of a grant application for My Health Access Network, a joint venture between Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
Individual consideration of Consent Docket Items Z and AG
Overview of 2007 bond issue resurfacing projects in residential areas, including sidewalks where applicable.
Concurrence Docket
Approval of the concurrence docket.
Zoning case, Ward 2, 715 NW 23rd St (ABC issue) (9A1)
A zoning case concerning an ABC issue.
Zoning case, Ward 6, 1701 Southwestern Ave (9A2)
Change from I1 Light Industrial to a new simplified Plan Unit Development (PUD) for the Wheeler district.
Zoning case, Ward 7, 100030 Broadway extension (9A3)
Change from R1 single family to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development (SPUD).
Zoning case, Ward 2, 1235 NW 38th St (9A4)
Change from R1 single family to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development (SPUD) for a boutique hotel.
Amendment to the Master Design Statement (9B1)
Approval of an amendment to delete non-access accessory signs from the Master Design Statement.
Zoning change (with amendment) (9B2)
Approval of the zoning change incorporating the amendment to the Master Design Statement.
Street closure, Ward 7, NE 100th St (9C)
Approval of a street closure.
Final hearing: Room rental adjustment fee (9D)
Final hearing regarding an adjustment fee for room rentals at a city facility in Southwest Oklahoma City.
Final hearing: Administration fee on sidewalk repair (9E)
Final hearing regarding the addition of an administration fee for sidewalk repair.
Capitol Hill bid: Confirm assessment role (9F)
Confirmation of the assessment role for the Capitol Hill business district.
Ordinance to adopt and set assessment role (9G)
Companion item to 9F, adopting and setting the assessment role.
Public hearing: Dilapidated structures (9H)
Public hearing concerning dilapidated structures.
Public hearing: Unsecured structures (9I)
Public hearing concerning unsecured structures.
Public hearing: Abandoned buildings (9J)
Public hearing concerning abandoned buildings.
Public hearing: Removal of properties from abandoned buildings list (9K)
Public hearing regarding the removal of four properties from the abandoned buildings list.
Public hearing: Annual resolutions for Police and Fire dedicated public safety sales tax (Fire side) (9L)
Annual resolution outlining the city's intent to spend fire sales tax funds for FY17, totaling $44.1 million.
Public hearing: Annual resolutions for Police and Fire dedicated public safety sales tax (Police side) (9M)
Annual resolution outlining the city's intent to spend police sales tax funds for FY17, totaling $49.3 million.
Public hearing and approval of the City Budget (9N)
Approval of the city's budget for the upcoming fiscal year, totaling $1.28 billion with a general fund portion of $414 million.
Workers comp issue (9O)
Approval of a workers' compensation resolution.
Item 9P
An item requiring executive session.
Item 9Q
An item requiring executive session.
Claims recommended for denial (9R)
Approval of claims recommended for denial.
Claims recommended for approval (10)
Approval of claims recommended for approval.
Resolution for municipal judge compensation/benefits (11A)
Resolution describing the compensation and benefits of the municipal judge, presiding judge, and vice presiding judge, effective July 1st.
Reappointing Judge Austin as municipal judge (11B)
Reappointment of Judge Austin as a municipal judge.
Reappointing Judge Kein as municipal judge (11C)
Reappointment of Judge Kein as a municipal judge.
Appointing Judge Austin as Vice Presiding Judge (11D)
Appointment of Judge Austin as the Vice Presiding Judge.
Reappointing/adding special judges (11E)
Reappointment of existing special judges and appointment of new ones.
Resolution establishing policy goals for judiciary committee (11F)
Resolution establishing new policy goals for the judiciary committee regarding indigency hearings, jail arraignments, and other court processes.
Councilman Pettis to attend National League of Cities National Black Caucus of Elected Officials (11G)
Approval for Councilman Pettis to attend the National League of Cities National Black Caucus of Elected Officials conference.