Meeting Summary
The city council approved numerous revocable permits for upcoming community events and festivals across the city. Presentations were given on the Senior Wellness Center, which is ready for bidding, and the Modern Streetcar project, confirming it is on track and within budget. Key decisions included approving various consent and concurrence docket items, zoning cases, and the appointment and compensation of municipal judges.
Key Decisions & Votes
Mayor's Office Appointments
00:01:50Two appointments from the Mayor's office were approved by the council.
Journal of Council Proceedings
00:02:10The Journal of council proceedings for May 19th, 26th, 5th, and 12th were approved.
Classen Ten Pen Community Festival Permit
00:06:50A revocable permit was approved for the third annual Classen Ten Pen Community Festival on June 13th.
Downtown OKC Rock the Boat Permit
00:08:30A revocable permit was approved for the Rock the Boat event on Oklahoma Avenue this Saturday.
OU Corporate Challenge Permit
00:10:30A revocable permit was approved for the 27th annual OU Corporate Challenge 5K and 10K run.
Historic Film District Film Row Frolic Permit
00:12:30A revocable permit was approved for the Film Row Frolic on June 12th, part of the Dead Center film festival.
Oklahoma Baptist Home for Children Miles for Smiles Permit
00:13:50A revocable permit was approved for the 15th Annual Miles for Smiles Bike Ride on June 20th.
OKC Fest 2015 Rockfest Permit
00:16:30A revocable permit was approved for OKC Fest 2015 Rockfest on June 26th and 27th.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority Items
00:17:40Seven items under the OC MFA were approved.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority Items
00:18:50Six items under the OC PPA were approved.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Items
00:19:50Three items under the OCEAT were approved.
Consent Docket
00:21:20The consent docket, including several Tiff allocations and other items, was approved after discussion.
Concurrence Docket
00:49:50The concurrence docket was approved after discussion of one item.
Zoning Case Ward 3 (Dog Installation)
00:50:50A zoning case for a dog installation in Ward 3 was approved.
PUD 1580 Ward 8
00:51:40An ordinance for final hearing regarding PUD 1580 in Ward 8 was approved.
C904 Closing Utility Easement Ward 3
00:52:30An ordinance for final hearing closing a utility easement in Ward 3 was approved.
Assessment Roll for Improvement and Special Services Assessment District #5 (Ward 4)
00:53:20The assessment roll for District #5 in Ward 4 was confirmed and adopted.
Assessment Roll in Ward 4
00:53:50Another assessment roll in Ward 4 was approved.
Ordinance Establishing 90-Degree Angle Parking (Ward 3)
00:54:40An ordinance establishing 90-degree angle parking in Ward 3 was approved.
Dilapidated Structures Public Hearing
00:55:20Items under the public hearing for dilapidated structures were approved.
Unsecured Structures Public Hearing
00:56:00Items under the public hearing for unsecured structures were approved.
Abandoned Buildings Public Hearing
00:56:40Items under the public hearing for abandoned buildings were approved.
EMSA Indebtedness Resolution
00:59:00A resolution relating to the incurrence of indebtedness by the trustees of the Emergency Medical Service Authority for a Tulsa facility expansion was approved.
Salary Continuance Resolution
00:59:50A resolution for a request for salary continuance was approved.
Motion to Strike Item K
01:00:20An unspecified item K was struck from the agenda.
Claims Recommended for Denial
01:00:50Claims recommended for denial were denied by the council.
Claims for Approval
01:01:30Claims recommended for approval were approved by the council.
Appointment of Municipal Judges
01:02:50James and Tolson were appointed as municipal judges for a term from July 1, 2015, to July 1, 2017.
Designation of Presiding Judge
01:03:50Judge James was designated as the presiding municipal judge.
Designation of Vice Presiding Judge
01:04:30Fred Austin was designated as Vice presiding municipal judge.
Compensation Benefits for Municipal Judges
01:05:10Compensation benefits for municipal judges, presiding judge, and vice presiding judge were approved, effective July 1, 2015.
Travel Expenses for Councilman Matey and Pettis
01:05:50Travel expenses for Councilman Matey and Councilman Pettis to attend the National League of Cities were approved.
Travel Expenses for Councilman Pettis
01:06:20Travel expenses for Councilman Pettis to attend the Neighborhood Works America comeback Community seminar in New Orleans were approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Classen Ten Pen Community Festival
11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities in the neighborhood.
Rock the Boat
Oklahoma Avenue between Wanda Jackson way and Flaming Lips alley, a family-friendly festival in Bricktown.
University of Oklahoma Corporate Challenge
5K and 10K run on the OUC campus and near the state capital.
Film Row Frolic
700 block of North Sheridan, featuring food trucks, games for kids, and bounce houses as part of the Dead Center film festival.
Miles for Smiles
7 a.m. to 2 p.m., 15th Annual Bike Ride with four routes, no street closures, family-friendly.
OKC Fest 2015 Rockfest
Street closures on Harvey from Reno to Southwest 3rd, Southwest Second from Hudson to Ron Nor, and Reno from Hudson to Ron Nor. Features artists like Graham Colton, Sammy Hagar, and Rascal Flatts.
Uptown 23rd Farmers Market
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Walker just north of 23rd Street.
Financial Matters
Tiff allocation for Journal Record
Discussion on amending the contract for a Tiff allocation of almost $5 million, primarily for a $3 million parking garage (out of a $7 million total cost) due to inability to secure historic and new markets tax credits.
Tiff allocation for Criterion
Discussion on a $550,000 Tiff allocation, with $200,000 for alleyway redevelopment and the balance provided incrementally based on tax increases.
Senior Wellness Center Project Budget
The project budget is projected at $8.6 million, with eight alternates for various upgrades.
Modern Streetcar Project Cost Estimate
The project is currently estimated at $127.5 million, which is under the approved budget of $128.8 million, with potential deducts and additions being evaluated.
Emergency Medical Service Authority Indebtedness
Resolution to incur indebtedness for a $5.25 million two-story attachment to the Tulsa facility, with a maximum term of 11 years.
Claims recommended for denial
Multiple claims were recommended for denial.
Claims for approval
Multiple claims were recommended for approval.
Compensation benefits for municipal judges
Compensation benefits for municipal judges, presiding judge, and vice presiding judge were approved, effective July 1, 2015.
Travel expenses for Councilman Matey and Councilman Pettis
Travel expenses for Councilman Matey and Councilman Pettis to attend the National League of Cities were approved.
Travel expenses for Councilman Pettis
Travel expenses for Councilman Pettis to attend the Neighborhood Works America comeback Community seminar in New Orleans were approved.
May Sales Tax Report
Sales tax collections for May were up 1.7% over target and 1.8% over last year, with year-to-date collections within 0.1% of target.
Public Comments
Randy Aldridge raised concerns about the mandatory water use restriction ordinance, specifically the requirement for an extra, non-locking valve in the city right-of-way, citing it as ineffective, an eyesore, and a future maintenance burden. Harry Burns Jr. spoke about the influx of youth into vacant houses and expressed a desire to provide them with jobs and skills to become contributing taxpayers.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Senior Wellness Center bid opening in late June, construction late summer, facility open by fall 2016.
- Municipal judge appointments and compensation benefits effective July 1, 2015.
Watch For
- Finalization of the streetcar off-wire configuration and vehicle negotiations (expected in next 60 days).
- Preliminary report for the streetcar storage and maintenance facility (late June or early July).
- Embark's development of the streetcar fair method, operations plan, and Safety and Security Management plan.
- Further discussion on the possibility of reconvening the ward realignment committee.
- Discussion on establishing a public process for home demolitions in non-historic neighborhoods.
- Further investigation into the health effects of saltwater vs. chlorine pools for the Senior Wellness Center.
- Further investigation into the impact on streetcar ridership if the convention center is not directly served.
Announcements
- Kayla Lewis has been appointed the Director of The Plaza District.
- Downtown Oklahoma City Incorporated held a fantastic D McGee Awards event.
- Councilman John thanked City staff for their quick response to a road project issue on Western between 164th and 178th.
- Councilman Mark congratulated Doug Copper and park staff for improvements at Harlow Park.
- Councilman Mark recognized Janette Zer, outgoing president of the Muser Pennington Association.
- Councilman Mark recognized Principal Kaufman retiring from the Oklahoma City Public School District after over 30 years of service.
- The May sales tax report showed an increase of 1.7% over target and 1.8% over last year, with year-to-date within 0.1% of target.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Pastor Justin Coffee from Frontline Church led the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Appointments from the office of the Mayor
Two appointments were made from the Mayor's office.
Approve the Journal of council proceedings for May 19th and 26th and May 5th and 12th
Approval of past council meeting journals.
Requests for uncontested continuances
Multiple items were requested to be stricken from the agenda due to re-notification needs or owners securing issues.
Revocable permit for Classen Ten Pen neighborhood festival
Request for a permit for the third annual Classen Ten Pen Community Festival on June 13th.
Downtown Oklahoma City Incorporated request to Rock the Boat
Request for a permit to close Oklahoma Avenue for the third annual Rock the Boat event in Bricktown.
University of Oklahoma Corporate Challenge permit
Request for a permit to hold the 27th annual Corporate Challenge 5K and 10K run on the OUC campus and near the state capital.
Historic Film District Film Row Frolic permit
Request for a permit to close the 700 block of North Sheridan for the Film Row Frolic, part of the Dead Center film festival, on June 12th.
Oklahoma Baptist Home for Children Miles for Smiles permit
Request for a permit for the 15th Annual Miles for Smiles Bike Ride on June 20th.
OKC Fest 2015 Rockfest permit
Request for a revocable permit for OKC Fest 2015 Rockfest on June 26th and 27th, involving street closures in the downtown area.
Recess council meeting and convene Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (7 items)
Seven items were considered and voted on by the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
Adjourn the OC MFA and convene the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (6 items)
Six items were considered and voted on by the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
Adjourn the OC PPA and convene the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (3 items)
Three items were considered and voted on by the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust.
Adjourn the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust and reconvene the council with a consent docket
The consent docket was approved after individual considerations and presentations on Tiff allocations, the Senior Wellness Center, and the Modern Streetcar project.
Concurrence docket
The concurrence docket was approved after individual consideration of item 8K regarding a bid rejection for the John Rex playground.
Zoning case in Ward 3 (dog installation)
A zoning case for a dog installation in Ward 3 was considered.
PUD 1580 Ward 8 (ordinance for final hearing)
An ordinance for final hearing regarding PUD 1580 in Ward 8 was considered.
C904 closing a portion of a 10-foot platted utility easement in Ward 3
An ordinance for final hearing to close a utility easement in Ward 3 was considered.
Public hearing confirming and adopting the assessment roll for the Oklahoma City Improvement and special services assessment District number five (Ward 4)
A public hearing to confirm and adopt the assessment roll for District #5 in Ward 4.
Assessment roll also in Ward 4
Another assessment roll in Ward 4 was considered.
Ordinance for final hearing establishing a 90-degree angle parking (Ward 3)
An ordinance for final hearing to establish 90-degree angle parking in Ward 3.
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures
A public hearing regarding multiple dilapidated structures.
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures
A public hearing regarding multiple unsecured structures.
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings
A public hearing regarding multiple abandoned buildings.
Resolution relating to incurrence of indebtedness by the trustees of Emergency Medical Service Authority
A resolution regarding indebtedness for a facility expansion in Tulsa for the Emergency Medical Service Authority.
Resolution for request for salary continuance
A resolution for a request for salary continuance was considered.
Motion to strike item K
A motion was made to strike an unspecified item K from the agenda.
Claims recommended for denial
Multiple claims recommended for denial were considered.
Claims for approval
Multiple claims recommended for approval were considered.
Resolution appointing James and Tolson as municipal judges July 1, 2015 through July 1, 2017
A resolution to appoint James and Tolson as municipal judges.
Resolution designating Judge James as the presiding judge
A resolution to designate Judge James as the presiding municipal judge.
Resolution designating Fred Austin as Vice presiding judge
A resolution to designate Fred Austin as Vice presiding municipal judge.
Compensation benefits for the position of municipal judge, presiding judge, and vice presiding judge to be effective July 1, 2015
A resolution to approve compensation benefits for municipal judges.
Resolution approving travel expenses for Councilman Matey and Councilman Pettis to attend the National League of Cities
A resolution to approve travel expenses for two councilmen.
Resolution approving travel expenses for Councilman Pettis to attend the Neighborhood Works America comeback Community seminar in New Orleans
A resolution to approve travel expenses for Councilman Pettis.