Meeting Summary
The City Council proclaimed National Public Works Week and approved numerous revocable permits for upcoming community events, including the Juneteenth Celebration, City Slide, OKC Pro-Am Classic, Kathy's Market, and Red Earth Festival. Discussions included updates on the Northwestern Avenue project, public art for the new police headquarters, and significant concerns regarding the effectiveness of drainage improvements in South Oklahoma City. A Town Hall meeting on Tax Increment Financing was announced, highlighting calls for comprehensive reform.
Key Decisions & Votes
Revocable Permit for Juneteenth Celebration
11:00The council approved a revocable permit for Harry Publishing to host the Juneteenth Celebration at Washington Park.
Revocable Permit for City Slide LLC
14:50A permit was approved for City Slide LLC to host a 1,000-foot slip and slide event on Chart Hill Avenue, with proceeds benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Budget
23:50The budget for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust was deferred for two weeks to allow for a budget presentation.
Zoning for Mixed-Use Commercial Development (PUD 1569)
01:00:00An ordinance on final hearing for a mixed-use commercial development at 1100 Northwest 192nd Street was approved.
Emergency Permit for Telecommunication Tower
01:03:30An emergency permit was approved for the erection of a telecommunication tower at 600 Southwest Grand Boulevard.
Upcoming Community Events
Juneteenth Celebration
Washington Park, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, featuring fun, food, and music.
City Slide LLC (1,000-foot slip and slide)
Chart Hill Avenue between Northwest 9th Street and Northwest 5th, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Donating to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Oklahoma City Pro-Am Classic
Cycling event taking place in Midtown, Automobile Alley, and Downtown.
Kathy's Market
Paseo district, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Red Earth Festival
Kicks off with a parade through downtown Oklahoma City, circling the Myriad Botanical Garden starting at 10:00 AM.
Financial Matters
Continuum of Care Renewal Grant
A $2.6 million federal grant for social service agencies assisting the homeless, with no city match required.
Golf System Water Charges
Discussion regarding the city's golf courses paying for water, noting that the city subsidizes some costs to the water trust.
Claims Recommended for Approval
Three claims were recommended for and received approval.
Public Comments
David Miller spoke regarding an unsecured structure, confirming it had been secured and cleaned. Joe Sars Nelson delivered an apology to the council for past behavior, expressing newfound respect and a desire to contribute positively to the community.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Ordinance on Yukon D-annexation deferred until June 16th.
- Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust budget deferred for two weeks until June 2nd.
Watch For
- Town Hall meeting on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) on Thursday night at the Tower Hotel (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM).
- Potential revisions to the city's drainage ordinance and updates to design criteria for storms, expected to be presented to the council this summer.
- Future discussions on improving bicycle safety and infrastructure in Oklahoma City, potentially including testing new ideas and comparing with other world-class cities.
Announcements
- May 17th through 23rd, 2015, proclaimed as National Public Works Week in Oklahoma City.
- Call to artists for public art for the interior of the new police headquarters, with a budget not to exceed $40,000.
- Continuum of Care renewal grant of $2.6 million in federal funding for homeless services was approved, requiring no city match.
- MAPS 3 sidewalks are being installed in several locations in South Oklahoma City (Ward 4 and 6).
- Northwestern Avenue project (164th to 178th) is underway, with completion expected by November of this year.
- Oklahoma City Public Schools test scores are reportedly up.
- Samantha Merch, drama, speech, and soccer coach at Star Spencer High School, was selected as the Oklahoma City Public Schools Teacher of the Year.
- Miller neighborhood and Lincoln Terrace held successful House Tours.
- The Northwest Oklahoma State Chamber held a breakfast meeting.
- The '30 Under 30' program was held to recognize young professionals.
- Windsor Forest neighborhood meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening.
- The Northwest Chamber of Commerce is starting a new 'Coffee with the Councilman' activity.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation for Public Works Week
Proclamation recognizing May 17-23, 2015, as National Public Works Week in Oklahoma City.
Appointments
Consideration of two appointments to city positions.
Journal of Council Proceedings
To receive the Journal of Council Proceedings for May 5th and 12th, and to approve the Journal of Council Proceedings for April 28th, 2015.
Request for Uncontested Continuances
Several items were deferred or stricken from the agenda due to various reasons such as new ownership, owner securing property, or storm damage.
Revocable Permit: Action Zone LLC
Application for a revocable permit for an event in Ward 7.
Revocable Permit: Harry Publishing
Application for a revocable permit for the Juneteenth Celebration at Washington Park.
Revocable Permit: City Slide LLC
Application for a revocable permit for a 1,000-foot slip and slide event on Chart Hill Avenue.
Revocable Permit: DNA Racing
Application for a revocable permit for the Oklahoma City Pro-Am Classic, a three-day cycling event.
Revocable Permit: Kathy's Market
Application for a revocable permit for Kathy's Market in the Paseo district.
Revocable Permit: Red Earth Corporation
Application for a revocable permit for the Red Earth Festival, including a parade downtown.
Revocable Permit: Uptown 23rd District
Application for a revocable permit for an event in the Uptown 23rd District.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA)
Consideration of six items under the OCMFA agenda.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA)
Consideration of five items under the OCPPA agenda, including final acceptance of ADA projects at the fairgrounds and discussion on golf system water charges.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT)
Consideration of three items under the OCEAT agenda, with one item (budget) deferred.
Consent Docket
Approval of the consent docket after individual considerations.
Concurrence Docket
Adoption of the concurrence docket.
Zoning Case: ABC 830
Application for a beer, wine, and mixed beverage permit for a hotel at 101 North Robinson.
Zoning Case: ABC 831
Application for a beer, wine, and mixed beverage permit for Losa Daves restaurant on Southwest 29th Street.
Zoning Case: PUD 1569
Ordinance on final hearing for a mixed-use commercial development at 1100 Northwest 192nd Street.
Zoning Case: PUD 1575
Ordinance on final hearing for a PUD with a base zoning of RA.
Zoning Case: PUD 816
Ordinance on final hearing for an assisted living and memory care facility.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Closing Platted Utility
Ordinance for closing a platted utility in Ward 3.
Emergency: Telecommunication Tower
Emergency request to erect a telecommunication tower at 600 Southwest Grand Boulevard.
Public Hearing: Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing regarding various dilapidated structures.
Public Hearing: Unsecured Structures
Public hearing regarding various unsecured structures.
Public Hearing: Abandoned Buildings
Public hearing regarding various abandoned buildings.
Item G
An unspecified agenda item requiring separate attention.
Item H
An unspecified agenda item requiring separate attention.
Claims Recommended for Denial
Consideration of claims recommended for denial.
Claims Recommended for Approval
Consideration of three claims recommended for approval.