Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2015-16 budget, totaling $1.2 billion, which includes funding for a new fire station, additional police positions, and enhanced nighttime transit services. A significant decision was made to proceed with the annexation of the Midtown area into the Downtown Business Improvement District, despite some opposition from property owners concerned about increased costs. The council also addressed numerous zoning cases, special permits, and public safety sales tax resolutions.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointment to Post employment benefits Trust
02:00An appointment to the Oklahoma City Post employment benefits Trust was approved.
Journal of council proceedings
06:00The journal of council proceedings for June 2nd, 9th, May 19th, and 26th was approved.
Uncontested Continuances
06:30Requests for uncontested continuances were approved, with two specific items (9 F1 and 9 G1 item e) being stricken.
Stars and Stripes River Festival revocable permit
09:00A revocable permit was approved for the Oklahoma City Boat House Foundation to host the Stars and Stripes River Festival on June 27th in Ward 7.
Oaks and Acorns Father's Day 5K revocable permit
10:30A revocable permit was approved for DG Productions Inc. to hold the Oaks and Acorns Father's Day 5K on June 21st in Ward 6.
OKC Pride Celebration weekend revocable permit
12:30A revocable permit was approved for OKC Pride to host their celebration weekend from June 19th-21st in Ward 2.
Do Draper Twice event revocable permit
13:30A revocable permit was approved for the 'Do Draper Twice' event on July 11th and 12th in Ward 4.
Walk a Mile in My Shoes event revocable permit
14:30A revocable permit was approved for the 'Walk a Mile in My Shoes' event on June 20th in Bricktown (Ward 7).
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) items
15:00All six items presented to the OCMFA were approved.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) items
15:30All four items presented to the OCPPA were approved.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) items
16:00All three items presented to the OCEAT were approved.
Consent Docket
17:00The consent docket, containing numerous routine items, was approved unanimously.
Concurrence Docket
17:30The concurrence docket, consisting of 13 items, was approved unanimously.
Zoning Case: 10701 South Sunny Lane Road
18:30A zoning request to change property from I1 to I2 in Ward 4 was approved.
Zoning Case: 8101 Northwest 150th Street
19:00A zoning request to change property from R1 and A to a new PUD in Ward 8 was approved.
Zoning Case: 9548 North Morgan Road
20:00A zoning request to change property from A and R1 to a new PUD in Ward 1 was approved.
Zoning Case: 604 North Rockwell Avenue
20:30A zoning request to change property from R1 to a SPUD in Ward 3 was approved.
Zoning Case: 17701 Northwestern Avenue
21:00A zoning request to change property from R3 to a new SPUD for an assisted living memory care facility in Ward 8 was approved.
Zoning Case: 10959 Southeast 59th Street
22:00A zoning request to change property from R1 to a new SPUD in Ward 4 was approved.
Street renaming near Crossroads Mall
22:30A request for a street renaming in South Oklahoma City, near the former Crossroads Mall, was approved.
Street name change Southeast 6th Street
23:00A request for a street name change for Southeast 6th Street between Lincoln and L in Ward 7 was approved.
Special permit for automobile sales at 2801 North McArthur Boulevard
27:00A request for a special permit to allow automobile sales was deferred for one week to address concerns regarding a sight triangle easement.
Removal of 5-hour metered parking sign
27:30A request from the Traffic Commission to remove a 5-hour metered parking sign in Ward 6, related to the 21c Hotel, was approved.
Establish reserve parking space for physically disabled (SW 26 Terrace)
28:00A request to establish a reserve parking space for the physically disabled on the south side of Southwest 26 Terrace was approved.
Establish reserve parking space for physically disabled (West Main)
28:30A request to establish a reserve parking space for the physically disabled on the south side of West Main was approved.
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures
29:00The public hearing regarding dilapidated structures was approved.
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures
31:00The public hearing regarding unsecured structures was approved.
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings
32:00The public hearing regarding abandoned buildings was approved.
Public hearing regarding removal of property from abandoned building list
33:00The public hearing regarding the removal of two properties from the abandoned building list was approved.
Resolution for Public Safety Sales Tax (Police)
35:00The annual resolution directing the expenditure of police public safety sales tax funds was approved.
Resolution for Public Safety Sales Tax (Fire)
35:30The annual resolution directing the expenditure of fire public safety sales tax funds was approved.
FY 2015-16 Budget
36:00The Fiscal Year 2015-16 Budget, totaling $1.2 billion, was approved unanimously.
MOU for Fire Safety Public Education
37:00A resolution regarding an MOU for fire safety public education and fire prevention services was approved.
Annexation of Midtown into Downtown Business Improvement District
55:00A resolution recommending staff proceed with the annexation of the Midtown area into the Downtown Business Improvement District was approved.
Resolution (Item 9O)
55:30A resolution was passed.
Resolution (Item 9P)
55:45A resolution was passed.
Item 9Q
56:00An item was struck from the agenda.
Item 9R
56:00An item was struck from the agenda.
Claims recommended for denial
56:00Claims recommended for denial were approved.
Claims recommended for approval
56:30Claims recommended for approval were approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Stars and Stripes River Festival
Ward 7, live music, fireworks, boat races, 10 am - 10 pm, 25,000 people expected.
Oaks and Acorns Father's Day 5K
Ward 6, Myriad Gardens, 5K and 1-mile fun run.
OKC Pride Celebration weekend
Ward 2, NW 39th St between Penn and Young's Ave, free concert (Erica Jane, En Vogue, Village People), 2-day Arts Festival, parade. Includes a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Symposium and Pride Day at the Zoo.
Do Draper Twice
Ward 4.
Walk a Mile in My Shoes
Bricktown (Ward 7), foster care and adoption awareness, 1-mile walk.
Classen 10 Penn Neighborhood Festival
Activities, food trucks, bouncy castles.
Dead Center Film Festival
15th year, movies across downtown.
Fab exhibit at Oklahoma City Art Museum
Over 100 pieces from the House of Fab for Russian Zars, on display for approximately three months.
Financial Matters
Walmart Super Center traffic improvements
Walmart to contribute $150,000 of the $760,000 cost for improvements at Southwest 104th and I-44.
Municipal Court contract
Contract awarded to CMS Willowbrook after value engineering brought the project within budget.
Meadow Cliff Apartments
Resolution of support for a tax credit project and $400,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the project at 7505 South Ross.
Public Safety Sales Tax
Annual resolutions adopted to direct the expenditure of police and fire sales tax funds.
FY 2015-16 Budget
Total budget of $1.2 billion, with a general fund budget of $426 million. Includes funding for 21 firefighters, 20 police positions, and enhanced nighttime transit service.
Midtown Business Improvement District (BID)
Proposed Midtown specific funds budgeted at $75,000 annually, to be approved by the Midtown Association board. A sample assessment for a property showed a total of $783.40, with $497.00 (36%) allocated to marketing.
OG&E Solar Power Plant
Construction of a 2.5 megawatt solar power plant (10,000 panels, enough to power 500 homes).
Remote Transaction Parity Act of 2015
Federal legislation addressing online sales tax loopholes, estimated to cost the city's general fund $10-15 million annually.
Low-cost housing project
A developer from Florida has applied for $500,000 in city funds for a project at 6421 Linwood Lane (not yet granted).
Public Comments
Public comments included concerns about a proposed low-cost housing project's density, height, traffic impact, and the allocation of city funds to an out-of-state developer. A neighborhood association requested assistance in establishing sign toppers for identification. Another resident offered to help with city mowing issues and discussed neighborhood crime patrol efforts.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 9B (deferred to June 23rd).
- Special permit for automobile sales at 2801 North McArthur Boulevard (deferred one week).
Deadlines
- Midtown BID Board to approve overall budget by July 15th (or August 19th if missed).
- City Council to set public hearing for BID year six on September 1st.
- Treasurer to send BID bills in October.
Watch For
- Further discussion on I-89 Tiff district offsets.
- Re-evaluation of flood standards (100-year, 500-year) and long-term plans for flood-prone areas due to increased frequency of extreme weather events.
- Potential city partnership with OG&E for solar power plants to reduce electricity costs for water pumps.
- Federal legislation on the Remote Transaction Parity Act of 2015.
Announcements
- OG&E announced the commencement of construction for a 2.5 megawatt solar power plant, located partly at Northwest 10th in Ward 3, costing $7.5 million.
- Councilman Larry Johnson and John Pettis attended the National League of Cities meetings in Salt Lake City, gaining perspectives on bike lanes, public transit, street width, and the homeless situation.
- The Milwood Public School District successfully passed a bond issue by 86% and voters approved de-annexation from Francis Tuttle by 96%, with another vote pending to annex into Metrotech School District.
- City staff were thanked for providing helpful tools and information to council members.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Dr. Walter Mullin and Councilman Stonecipher.
Appointment to the Oklahoma City Post employment benefits Trust (Item 3A)
Consideration of an appointment to the trust.
Memorandum regarding the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum (Item 3B)
Discussion on the city's options for finishing construction and managing the facility, including clarifications on revenue definitions and payment timing.
Journal of council proceedings for June 2nd, 9th (Item 4A)
Receive the journal of council proceedings.
Journal of council proceedings for May 19th, 26th (Item 4B)
Approve the journal of council proceedings.
Request for uncontested continuances (Item 5)
Requests for continuances, with two items (9 F1 and 9 G1 item e) being stricken.
Revocable Permit: Stars and Stripes River Festival (Item 6A)
Request from Oklahoma City Boat House Foundation to host the event on June 27th in Ward 7.
Revocable Permit: Oaks and Acorns Father's Day 5K (Item 6B1)
Request from DG Productions Inc. to hold the event on June 21st in Ward 6.
Revocable Permit: OKC Pride Celebration weekend (Item 6B2)
Request from OKC Pride to host the celebration weekend from June 19th-21st in Ward 2.
Revocable Permit: Do Draper Twice (Item 6B3)
Request for an event to be held on July 11th and July 12th in Ward 4.
Revocable Permit: Walk a Mile in My Shoes (Item 6B4)
Request for an event on June 20th in Bricktown (Ward 7) to promote foster care and adoption awareness.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) items
Consideration of six items for the OCMFA.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) items
Consideration of four items for the OCPPA.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) items
Consideration of three items for the OCEAT.
Consent Docket
Consideration of a lengthy consent docket.
Concurrence Docket
Consideration of 13 items on the concurrence docket.
Zoning Case: 10701 South Sunny Lane Road (Item 9A1)
Request to rezone property from I1 (Light Industrial) to I2 (Moderate Industrial) in Ward 4.
Zoning Case: 8101 Northwest 150th Street (Item 9A2)
Request to rezone property from R1 (Single Family Residential) and A (Agricultural) to a new PUD (Planned Unit Development) in Ward 8.
Zoning Case: 9548 North Morgan Road (Item 9A3)
Request to rezone property from A (Agriculture) and R1 (Single Family Residential) to a new PUD (Planned Unit Development) in Ward 1.
Zoning Case: 604 North Rockwell Avenue (Item 9A4)
Request to rezone property from R1 (Single Family) to a SPUD (Simplified Planned Unit Development) in Ward 3.
Zoning Case: 17701 Northwestern Avenue (Item 9A5)
Request to rezone property from R3 (Medium Density Residential) to a new SPUD (Simplified Planned Unit Development) for an assisted living memory care facility in Ward 8.
Zoning Case: 10959 Southeast 59th Street (Item 9A6)
Request to rezone property from R1 (Single Family) to a new SPUD (Simplified Planned Unit Development) in Ward 4.
Item 9B
Item deferred at the beginning of the meeting.
Street Renaming: Near Crossroads Mall (Item 9C1)
Request for a street renaming in South Oklahoma City, near what is now Plaza Mayor.
Street Name Change: Southeast 6th Street between Lincoln and L (Item 9C2)
Request for a street name change in Ward 7.
Special Permit: Automobile sales at 2801 North McArthur Boulevard (Item 9D)
Request for a special permit to allow automobile sales in Ward 3, with discussion on a sight triangle easement.
Traffic Commission Request: Removal of 5-hour metered parking sign (Item 9E1)
Request from the Traffic Commission to remove a 5-hour metered parking sign in Ward 6, related to the 21c Hotel development.
Traffic Commission Request: Establish reserve parking space for physically disabled (Item 9E2)
Request from the Traffic Commission to establish a reserve parking space on the south side of Southwest 26 Terrace.
Traffic Commission Request: Establish reserve parking space for physically disabled (Item 9E3)
Request from the Traffic Commission to establish a reserve parking space on the south side of West Main.
Public Hearing: Dilapidated structures (Item 9F)
Public hearing regarding listed dilapidated structures.
Public Hearing: Unsecured structures (Item 9G)
Public hearing regarding listed unsecured structures, including 12108 Sylvester Drive.
Public Hearing: Abandoned buildings (Item 9H)
Public hearing regarding listed abandoned buildings, including 12108 Sylvester Drive.
Public Hearing: Removal of property from the abandoned building list (Item 9I)
Public hearing regarding the removal of two properties from the abandoned building list.
Public Hearing: Resolution on Public Safety Sales Tax (Police) (Item 9J)
Annual public hearing and resolution to direct the expenditure of police public safety sales tax funds.
Public Hearing: Resolution on Public Safety Sales Tax (Fire) (Item 9K)
Annual public hearing and resolution to direct the expenditure of fire public safety sales tax funds.
Public Hearing: FY 2015-16 Budget (Item 9L)
Public hearing and approval of the Fiscal Year 2015-16 budget.
Resolution: MOU for Fire Safety Public Education (Item 9M)
Resolution regarding the promotion processes for public education and fire prevention services.
Resolution: Annexation of Midtown into Downtown Business Improvement District (Item 9N)
Presentation and resolution recommending staff proceed with annexation of the Midtown area into the downtown BID.
Resolution (Item 9O)
Motion to pass a resolution.
Resolution (Item 9P)
Motion to pass a resolution.
Item 9Q
Motion to strike an item from the agenda.
Item 9R
Motion to strike an item from the agenda.
Claims recommended for denial (Item 9S)
Consideration of claims recommended for denial.
Claims recommended for approval (Item 10)
Consideration of claims recommended for approval.
City Manager Reports
Presentation by Dr. Good regarding EMS medical outcomes and response times in Oklahoma City.
Citizens to be Heard
Public comments from Sue Murphy, Robin Peece, and Joe Serge Norson.