Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several zoning cases and revocable permits for community events, including the annual Turkey Tracks and Reindeer Run. Key decisions included the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding for a new Southern Oaks Learning and Wellness Campus and the introduction of ordinances regarding truancy and smoking in parks and trails. The city manager reported a decline in November sales tax collections and announced the Water Utilities Trust achieved a AAA credit rating.
Key Decisions & Votes
Recognition of Lori Heg as Teacher of the Month
03:00A resolution was unanimously approved to recognize and commend Lori Heg as the November 2015 Teacher of the Month.
Memorandum of Understanding for Southern Oaks Learning and Wellness Campus
23:00An MOU was approved between the City, City-County Health Department, and Oklahoma City Public Schools to develop a comprehensive learning and wellness campus at Southern Oaks.
Zoning case (ABC issue) at 5801 SE 74th Street
42:00An ABC issue related to zoning at the specified address was approved.
Zoning case at 3600 NW 164th Street
43:00A zoning application to move from one PUD to another was referred back to the Planning Commission due to an identified issue requiring an amendment.
Zoning case at 10501 NW 122nd Street
44:00The rezone from A-1 to PUD for the expansion of Sundance Airport, including residential use, was approved.
Zoning case at 3000 NW 150th Street
45:00The rezone from R-1 single family residential to a new simplified PUD was approved without opposition.
Zoning case at 3500 N Lindsay Avenue
47:00The rezone from R-1 single family to a new SPUD was approved, allowing the school district to convert an existing school into a Central Enrollment Center.
Zoning case (ABC-2 Restaurant Overlay) at 11109 N May Avenue
59:00The zoning ordinance for an ABC-2 restaurant with alcohol overlay for the Pink Parrot restaurant was approved, following discussions with the applicant and police department regarding operational concerns.
Emergency Clause for Zoning case at 11109 N May Avenue
1:00:00A motion to adopt an emergency clause for the ABC-2 restaurant zoning ordinance failed to pass, requiring the ordinance to become effective in 30 days.
Upcoming Community Events
Oklahoma City Holiday River Parade
Benefits the River Foundation fund.
Turkey Tracks
Starts at the post office and goes to northern neighborhoods, raising toys and funds for Toys for Tots. Registration at www.dgroadracing.com.
Bricktown Tree Lighting Festival
Takes place in Bricktown and will feature Santa Claus.
Reindeer Run
The seventh annual run, taking place at 4436 Northwest 50th, with proceeds benefiting veteran services.
Financial Matters
Agreement with Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County for street resurfacing
Agreement for resurfacing Northeast 50th Street from Northwest Minister Road to North Hai Road.
Continuum of Care Federal Grant Application
Application for federal grant funds to support homeless programs, including permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and case management.
November Sales Tax Collections
November sales tax collections were down 4.8% from last year and 5.4% below target. Year-to-date collections are 0.9% below last year and 2.8% below target. A hiring freeze has been implemented, and a deficit is expected.
MAPS 3 Collections
MAPS 3 collections are reported to be in good shape, currently ahead of initial projections.
Public Comments
Public comments included a property owner discussing efforts to repair a dilapidated structure and agreeing to work with city staff. Other comments raised concerns about city projects (streetcar, Ferris wheel, convention center), alleged unethical property dealings by a council member, and complaints regarding city inspectors and police department investigations into wrongdoing.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Zoning case at 3600 NW 164th Street (referred back to Planning Commission)
Watch For
- Public hearing on new truancy ordinance (December 8th)
- Public hearing on changes to retirement programs (December 8th)
- Public hearing on smoking/vaping ordinance (December 8th)
- Final vote on smoking/vaping ordinance (December 22nd)
- Discussion on potential state 1-cent sales tax for education and its impact on city finances
Announcements
- Lori Heg, a kindergarten teacher at West Nichols Hills Elementary, was named Teacher of the Month for November 2015 by the Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools and the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
- The annual holiday ornament, the third in its series, is available for purchase to benefit the Oklahoma City Riverfront Foundation and the Holiday River Parade.
- The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust credit rating has been updated to a AAA with stable outlook by Moody's, achieving a AAA rating with both Moody's and S&P.
Agenda Summary
Resolution recognizing Lori Heg as Teacher of the Month
Commending Lori Heg for her eight years of work as an educator in Oklahoma City Public Schools and her recognition as November 2015 Teacher of the Month.
Appointments
Approval of various city appointments.
Journal of Council Proceedings (4A)
To receive the journal for November 10th.
Journal of Council Proceedings (4B)
To approve the journal for October 27th.
Request for uncontested continuances
Several items (9F1 item D, M, N; 9G1 item D, Q, R) were stricken from the list as owners had secured their properties.
Revocable Permit for Turkey Tracks event
Permit for DG Productions to host the annual Turkey Tracks event, raising toys and funds for Toys for Tots.
Right-of-Way Use Permit for Bricktown Tree Lighting Festival
Permit for Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. to hold the annual Bricktown Tree Lighting Festival.
Request to hold the Reindeer Run
Permit for the seventh annual Reindeer Run, benefiting veteran services.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) items
Three items presented to the OCMFA.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) items
Three items presented to the OCPPA.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) payroll
Payroll matters for the OCEAT.
Consent Docket (excluding BD, T, AG)
Routine administrative items on the consent docket.
Memorandum of Understanding for Southern Oaks Learning and Wellness Campus
MOU between the City, City-County Health Department, and Oklahoma City Public Schools to develop a learning and wellness campus at Southern Oaks.
Agreement with Board of County Commissioners for street resurfacing on NE 50th Street
Agreement for street resurfacing on Northeast 50th Street from Northwest Minister Road to North Hai Road.
Continuum of Care Federal Grant Funds Application Process
Presentation and approval of the application for federal grant funds to support homeless programs, including permanent supportive housing and case management.
Concurrence Docket
Items on the concurrence docket.
Zoning case (ABC issue) at 5801 SE 74th Street
Zoning issue related to an ABC permit.
Zoning case at 3600 NW 164th Street
Application to move from one PUD to another.
Zoning case at 10501 NW 122nd Street
Rezone from A-1 to PUD for Sundance Airport expansion, including residential use.
Zoning case at 3000 NW 150th Street
Rezone from R-1 single family residential to a new simplified PUD.
Zoning case at 3500 N Lindsay Avenue
Rezone from R-1 single family to a new SPUD to allow the school district to convert an existing school into a Central Enrollment Center.
Zoning case (ABC-2 Restaurant Overlay) at 11109 N May Avenue
Request for ABC-2 restaurant with alcohol zoning overlay for Pink Parrot restaurant. The ordinance was approved, but the emergency clause was denied.
Introduction of ordinance regarding truancy
Ordinance making parents/guardians liable for child truancy, shifting prosecution from the District Attorney's office to the municipal level.
Introduction of ordinance regarding changes to retirement programs
Changes to city retirement programs required by IRS regulations, primarily limiting buy-back/transfer to non-Roth plans.
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures
Hearing on properties identified as dilapidated, with one owner agreeing to work with city staff on a repair schedule.
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures
Hearing on properties identified as unsecured.
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings
Hearing on properties identified as abandoned.
Executive Session
Motion to move into executive session for discussion of legal or personnel matters.
Claims recommended for denial
Review and vote on claims recommended for denial.
Claims recommended for approval
Review and vote on claims recommended for approval.
Introduction of ordinance regarding smoking in parks and trails (11A)
Ordinance to extend the smoking ban to city parks and trails.
Introduction of ordinance regarding vaping for minors (11B)
Ordinance mirroring state law concerning vaping for minors.