Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a 345-unit residential development by New Martin Grub and a $4.5 million Tiff allocation for land acquisition around the new Convention Center site. Additionally, an ordinance addressing aggressive panhandling, particularly near schools and minors, was passed. Several zoning cases and public hearings for dilapidated and unsecured structures were also approved.
Key Decisions & Votes
Proclamation for Daryl Cole
09:10Approval of a proclamation recognizing Daryl Cole as the Rotary Club Oklahoma City Employee of the Month for his dedication and professionalism.
Proclamation for National Service Recognition Day
13:10Approval of a proclamation declaring April 5th as National Service Recognition Day in Oklahoma City.
Journal of Council Proceedings for March 22nd
14:15Approval of the minutes from the March 22nd City Council meeting.
Right-of-Way Use Permit for American Heart Association Heartwalk
18:50Approval of a permit allowing the American Heart Association to hold its Heartwalk event on April 9th.
345-unit residential project (Item 7U1)
36:00Approval of the New Martin Grub residential development project, including its design, parking, and infrastructure plans.
Tiff allocation for Convention Center land acquisition (Item 7U2)
36:20Approval of a $4.5 million Tiff allocation to the Urban Renewal Authority for acquiring land parcels around the new Convention Center site.
Staff Amendments for Zoning Case 9A1
42:30Approval of staff-requested amendments for the Ward 2 zoning case, modifying permitted uses, screening, access, and parking regulations.
Substitute Shadid Amendment #1 for Zoning Case 9A1
43:00Approval of the first substitute amendment proposed by Councilman Shadid for the Ward 2 zoning case.
Shadid Amendment #2 for Zoning Case 9A1
43:20Approval of the second amendment proposed by Councilman Shadid for the Ward 2 zoning case.
Ordinance for Zoning Case 9A1
43:40Final approval of the ordinance for the zoning case in Ward 2, incorporating all adopted amendments.
Ordinance for Zoning Case 9A2
45:00Approval of the ordinance for the zoning case in Ward 3 at 3708 Northwest 14th Street.
Ordinance for Zoning Case 9A3
46:00Approval of the ordinance for the zoning case in Ward 8 at 16820 North Penn, for a Google Fiber hunt location.
Ordinance for Zoning Case 9A4
47:00Approval of the ordinance for the zoning case in Ward 7 at 940 Northeast 68th Street.
Ordinance for Zoning Case 9A5
47:40Approval of the ordinance for the zoning case in Ward 2 at 3508 North May.
Ordinance for Zoning Case 9A6
48:10Approval of the ordinance for the zoning case in Ward 4 at 3616 South Harvey Avenue.
Ordinance to close Alleyway (9B)
48:50Approval of the ordinance to close a specified alleyway.
Public Hearing: Dilapidated Structures (9C)
49:30Approval of actions related to properties identified as dilapidated structures.
Public Hearing: Dilapidated Structures in Historic Preservation District (9D1)
50:00Approval of actions related to a dilapidated structure within a Historic Preservation Landmark District.
Public Hearing: Dilapidated Structures in Historic Preservation District (9D2)
50:10Approval of actions related to a dilapidated structure within a Historic Preservation Landmark District.
Public Hearing: Unsecured Structures (9E)
50:40Approval of actions related to properties identified as unsecured structures.
Public Hearing: Abandoned Buildings (9F)
51:10Approval of actions related to properties identified as abandoned buildings.
Public Hearing: Removal from Abandoned Building List (9G)
51:40Approval of the removal of a Ward 1 property from the abandoned building list.
Resolution (9H)
52:00Approval of a resolution, as Executive Session was not required.
Claims Recommended for Denial (9I)
52:30Approval of the recommendation to deny certain claims.
Claims Recommended for Approval (10A)
53:00Approval of claims recommended for payment.
Amendments for Aggressive Panhandling Ordinance (11A1)
59:00Approval of proposed amendments to the aggressive panhandling ordinance, including restrictions near schools and minors.
Aggressive Panhandling Ordinance (11A2)
59:20Final approval of the aggressive panhandling ordinance, incorporating the adopted amendments.
Upcoming Community Events
Heartwalk
Kicks off at 9:30 AM at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Features 1-mile and 3-mile routes, booths open at 8 AM, blood pressure screenings, CPR demonstrations, face painting, and clowns. Sign up at OKheartwalk.com.
Public Meeting for Ward 1 & 2 Parks Improvements
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Will Rogers Conservatory. Citizens are invited to provide input on park improvements for the next bond issue.
Financial Matters
345-unit residential project
Project by New Martin Grub with an estimated cost of $66 million, including $3 million for infrastructure work and $18,000 per parking space.
Tiff allocation for land acquisition
Allocation to the Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority for acquiring land around the new Convention Center site.
Street widening project
Increase in funding for a street widening project on Western Avenue from 164th to Northwest 178th Street in Ward 8 and Ward 7.
Public Comments
A citizen expressed frustration over the lack of city enforcement regarding a neighbor's property violations, including a hog pen, raw waste disposal, and selling siding, in an area potentially zoned for agriculture.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Discussion on the impact of street car stops on the panhandling ordinance in the future.
- Future infrastructure improvements for medians near Milwood School to address safety concerns.
Announcements
- Cityscape Awards were presented to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation for the 'Floor Flamenco' sculpture and to the Western Avenue Association for the Western Avenue murals.
- Daryl Cole from the Public Works Department was recognized as the Rotary Club Oklahoma City Employee of the Month.
- April 5th was proclaimed National Service Recognition Day in Oklahoma City, honoring individuals dedicated to community service.
- James Griner will serve as interim Vice Mayor for the next six months.
- German exchange students from Frankfurt are visiting Oklahoma City for one week as part of a Rotary exchange program.
- An election is being held today for a $60 million bond issue for the More Norman Technology Center in Cleveland County.
- An election is being held today for County Clerk in Oklahoma County.
Agenda Summary
Item 3B
Notification of James Griner sitting in for Vice Mayor for the next six months.
Item 4A
Receive the Journal of Council Proceedings for March 29th.
Item 4B
Approve the Journal of Council Proceedings for March 22nd.
Item 5
Request for uncontested continuances for various items, including several related to dilapidated, unsecured, and abandoned structures.
Item 6
Forcible Right-of-Way Use Permit for the American Heart Association Heartwalk.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (MFA) items
Consideration of items under the MFA agenda.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (PPA) items
Consideration of items under the PPA agenda.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) claims and payroll
Consideration of claims and payroll for the OCEAT.
Item 7U1
Discussion and approval of a 345-unit residential project by New Martin Grub, including 805 parking spaces and $3 million in infrastructure work.
Item 7U2
Discussion and approval of a Tiff allocation of $4.5 million for land acquisition around the new Convention Center site.
Remaining items on the Consent Docket
Approval of all other items on the consent docket not pulled for individual consideration.
Item 9A1
Zoning case in Ward 2, with multiple amendments regarding permitted uses, screening, access, and parking.
Item 9A2
Zoning case in Ward 3 at 3708 Northwest 14th Street, changing from R1/C3 to a new Spud for a restaurant and parking.
Item 9A3
Zoning case in Ward 8 at 16820 North Penn, changing from PUD to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development for a Google Fiber hunt location.
Item 9A4
Zoning case in Ward 7 at 940 Northeast 68th Street, changing from R1 single family residential to a new Spud to conform with existing apartment use.
Item 9A5
Zoning case in Ward 2 at 3508 North May, changing from C3 Community Commercial to a new Spud.
Item 9A6
Zoning case in Ward 4 at 3616 South Harvey Avenue, changing from R1 single family residential to a new Spud.
Item 9B
Ordinance to close an Alleyway.
Item 9C
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.
Item 9D1
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures in the Historic Preservation Landmark District.
Item 9D2
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures in the Historic Preservation Landmark District.
Item 9E
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.
Item 9F
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.
Item 9G
Public hearing regarding the removal of property from an abandoned building list (Ward 1 property).
Item 9H
Resolution regarding a matter that did not require Executive Session.
Item 9I
Claims recommended for denial.
Item 10A
Claims recommended for approval.
Item 11A1
Proposed amendments to the aggressive panhandling ordinance.
Item 11A2
Aggressive panhandling ordinance, including restrictions near schools, bus stops, and minors.