Meeting Summary
The City Council installed four re-elected and new council members, including a new Vice Mayor. They adopted proclamations and resolutions recognizing National Telecommunicator Week, the UCO Hockey Team for their national championship, and a local teacher of the month. Key decisions included approving several revocable permits for community events and a significant zoning change for a new Walmart Supercenter, which involves substantial private investment in infrastructure improvements. Council members also discussed concerns regarding a proposed county sales tax initiative and the funding of the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics.
Key Decisions & Votes
National Telecommunicator Week Proclamation
20:00Proclaimed April 12-18 as National Telecommunicator Week, recognizing the critical role of Public Safety dispatchers and call takers in emergency services.
UCO Hockey Team National Championship Recognition
25:00Recognized the University of Central Oklahoma hockey team for winning its first American Collegiate Hockey Association National Championship, highlighting their record-breaking season and individual player/coach achievements.
Lindsay McDonald Teacher of the Month Recognition
30:00Recognized Lindsay McDonald as April 2015 Teacher of the Month for Moore Public Schools, commending her dedication to education, community involvement, and leadership in foreign language teaching.
Revocable Permit for Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
36:00Granted a permit for the 15th annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, an event expected to draw over 25,000 participants and run through five city wards.
Zoning Case for Walmart Supercenter (3301 SW 104th St)
1:04:00Approved a PUD change to allow for a new Walmart Supercenter, including a gas station. The approval came after discussions addressing concerns about off-site traffic, pole sign height, and building design, with Walmart committing to over $1 million in off-site infrastructure improvements and an additional $150,000 donation to the city.
Upcoming Community Events
American Heart Association Heartwalk
Downtown at the Ballpark. Encourages physical fitness, honors heart attack/stroke survivors, and pays tribute to those lost.
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
15th anniversary. Registration online until April 20th, in-person at Health and Fitness Expo April 24-25 at Cox Convention. Runs through five Wards.
Festival del Niño
Noon to 5 PM at Heronville Elementary. Children's Day Festival in South Oklahoma City, featuring Latino snacks, activities, folkloric art, and live music, in partnership with OKC Public Schools.
20th Anniversary of the Murrah Federal Building Bombing
Ceremony starts at 8:30 AM on the grounds surrounding the Survivor Tree. Free and open to the public.
Financial Matters
Walmart Supercenter Off-site Improvements
Walmart committed to over $1 million in off-site traffic and ramp improvements, plus an additional $150,000 donation to the City of Oklahoma City for further infrastructure enhancements related to their new Supercenter development.
Claims Recommended for Denial
One item was listed and approved for denial.
Claims Recommended for Approval
Multiple claims were recommended for approval.
Public Comments
One citizen inquired about the city's ownership of the helicopter portion of the Air Park and referenced past discussions about a Ferris wheel, receiving confirmation that the city owns the property.
Coming Up
Tabled
- PV91 and PV92 (Items 9B1 and 9B2) deferred to April 21st.
Deadlines
- Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon online registration closes April 20th.
Watch For
- Discussion and potential vote on a resolution supporting the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (next week's agenda).
- Potential announcement from GE regarding a partnership on STEM education.
- Further discussions on a proposed county 1/2 cent sales tax initiative.
Announcements
- National Telecommunicator Week (April 12-18) was proclaimed, recognizing public safety dispatchers and call takers.
- The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) Hockey Team was congratulated for winning its first American Collegiate Hockey Association National Championship.
- Lindsay McDonald was recognized as April 2015 Teacher of the Month for Moore Public Schools.
- The passing of longtime resident and representative David Dank was noted with sadness.
- The 20th anniversary of the Murrah Federal Building bombing will be commemorated on April 19th.
- A new business incubator was opened at Plaza Mayor (old Crossroads Dillard's store).
- Members of the Delta Sigma Sorority were recognized in the audience.
Agenda Summary
Item 4A
Receive the journal for April 7th.
Item 4B
Approve the journal for March 31st.
Item 5
Request for uncontested continuances, including deferrals for PV91 and PV92 to April 21st, and striking items 9E1 D&E and 9F1 D&E as owners secured.
Item 6.1
Revocable permit for the American Heart Association Heartwalk on April 18th.
Item 6.2
Revocable permit for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon on April 26th.
Item 6.3
Revocable permit for the Southwest 29th Business Improvement District Festival del Niño on April 19th.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (MFA) Items
Four items presented to the MFA.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (PPA) Items
Two items presented to the PPA.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (EAT) Items
Two items presented to the EAT.
Consent Docket
Approval of items on the consent docket, including discussion on Item 7Q regarding a utility cuts manager contract.
Concurrence Docket
Approval of items on the lengthy concurrence docket.
Item 9A1
Zoning case in Ward 7 at 1020 Northwest 104th Street, changing from R-1 single family residential to a new simplified Planned Unit Development (PUD).
Item 9A2
Zoning case in Ward 5 at 3301 Southwest 104th Street, changing from an existing PUD to a new PUD for a Walmart Supercenter with a gas station.
Item 9C1
Parking issue in Ward 2 to establish 45-degree angled parking on Western.
Item 9C2
Parking issue in Ward 6 to remove two-hour time limit parking on the west side of Broadway, just north of 10th Street, for a commercial/passenger loading zone.
Item 9D
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.
Item 9E
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.
Item 9F
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.
Item 9G
An item providing assistance to the Science Museum of Oklahoma for traffic flow improvements.
Item 9H
Executive session item, motion to approve without needing an executive session.
Item 9I
Executive session item, motion to strike without needing an executive session.
Item 9J
Claims recommended for denial (one item listed).
Item 10
Claims recommended for approval.