Meeting Summary
The city council meeting included a farewell to Councilman Pat Ryan, proclamations for National Service Recognition Day and National Poetry Month, and the recognition of Francisco Manzo as Employee of the Month. Key decisions included approving several zoning cases, denying a controversial zoning request for an entertainment venue, and approving the Festival of the Arts permit. A presentation on the Intermodal Transportation Hub and the Bricktown rebranding initiative were also given.
Key Decisions & Votes
Councilman Pat Ryan Recognition
04:00A citation was read and a resolution was passed recognizing Councilman Pat Ryan for his 10 years of dedicated service to the City of Oklahoma City and the Water Utilities Trust upon his retirement.
National Poetry Month Proclamation
20:00The council voted to approve the proclamation of April as National Poetry Month in Oklahoma City.
Employee of the Month Recognition
22:00Francisco Manzo was unanimously approved as the April 2015 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.
Appointments (Item 3C)
28:00The council unanimously approved the appointments listed under item 3C, following a verbal correction of a typo.
Journal Approval (March 24th)
28:40The journal from the March 24th meeting was unanimously approved.
Festival of the Arts Permit
32:40A revocable permit for the Arts Council of Oklahoma City to hold the Festival of the Arts from April 21st-26th was unanimously approved.
Consent Docket
35:40The remaining items on the consent docket were unanimously approved after a duplicate item was struck.
Concurrence Item 8A
36:10Item 8A on the concurrence docket was unanimously approved.
Zoning Case 9 A4 (Car Dealership)
37:50A zoning case in Ward 7 at 401 West Memorial Road, changing from C3 to a new PUD for a car dealership, was unanimously approved.
Zoning Case 9 A2 (Apartment Rebuild)
38:50A zoning case in Ward 2 at 2442 Northwest 39th Street, changing from C3 to R4 to rebuild apartments destroyed by fire, was unanimously approved.
Zoning Case 9 A5 (New Spud)
39:30A zoning case in Ward 7 at 12101 North I35 service road, changing from a simplified PUD to a new Spud, was unanimously approved.
Zoning Case 9 B (Entertainment Venue)
46:10A controversial zoning case in Ward 7 at 100 Northwest 114th Street, proposing an entertainment venue with alcohol, was denied unanimously due to significant protest and the applicant's absence.
Zoning Case 9 C (Cell Tower)
47:10A cell tower request in Ward 7 at 10751 West Garnett was unanimously approved.
Zoning Case 9 E1 (Residential Density)
55:50A zoning case in Ward 8, 19000 block of May Avenue, changing from R1 to R1 ZL for residential development, was approved despite Planning Commission's denial recommendation.
Zoning Case 9 E3 (Memorial Road)
57:10A zoning case in Ward 8 at 4237 West Memorial Road was approved, overturning the Planning Commission's denial recommendation which was focused on a sign issue.
Parking Spot Creation 9 F
57:50The request to create a parking spot in Ward 2 was unanimously approved.
Dilapidated Structures Public Hearing 9 G
58:20The items under the public hearing regarding dilapidated structures were unanimously approved.
Unsecured Structures Public Hearing 9 H
58:50The items under the public hearing regarding unsecured structures were unanimously approved.
Abandoned Buildings Public Hearing 9 I
59:20The items under the public hearing regarding abandoned buildings were unanimously approved.
Claims Recommended for Denial 9 L
1:00:00The claims recommended for denial were unanimously denied by the council.
Claims Recommended for Approval 10 A
1:00:20The claims recommended for approval were unanimously approved by the council.
Upcoming Community Events
Festival of the Arts
Held downtown, this is the 49th year of the event. Admission is free.
Financial Matters
Landing Fee Calculation
Discussion regarding the methodology for calculating landing fees for air carriers at the airport, based on airfield costs and total landed weight.
Public Art Agreement
Negotiation of the agreement with the selected artist for the public art piece at the police headquarters building.
Claims Recommended for Denial
Several claims were reviewed and denied by the council.
Claims Recommended for Approval
Several claims were reviewed and approved by the council.
Public Comments
Harry Burns Jr. spoke about his mother's legacy of providing boarding homes for the less fortunate in Midtown and sought assistance for her now vacant properties, being advised to speak with the Planning Department. Joe Sars Nelson raised concerns about the proposed Hotel and Convention Center, changes and cost increases for the streetcar project, and questioned the city's involvement with a Ferris wheel and former Mayor Kirk Humphreys' property.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 7 A1 PV 091 (continued to April 14th)
- Item 7 A2 PV 92 (continued to April 14th)
- Item 9 A1 PC 10409 (continued to April 28th)
- Item 9 A3 (continued to April 21st)
- Item 9 D (continued to April 21st)
- Item 9 E2 PUD 1567 Bo five (continued to April 14th)
- Item 9 K (moved to Executive Session)
Deadlines
- April 14th: Continued items 7 A1 PV 091, 7 A2 PV 92, and 9 E2 PUD 1567 Bo five
- April 21st: Continued items 9 A3 and 9 D
- April 28th: Continued item 9 A1 PC 10409
- Summer 2015: Intermodal Hub construction is scheduled to begin
- Fall 2016: Intermodal Hub construction is scheduled to be complete
Watch For
- A presentation on the drivers of development on the city's outer fringes, particularly concerning school districts and utility services.
- Future discussions on inner-city development initiatives, such as the Wheeler District, to promote urban growth.
- Joe Sars Nelson's follow-up on the Ferris wheel acquisition and its connection to former Mayor Kirk Humphreys' property.
Announcements
- Farewell and recognition for Councilman Pat Ryan for over a decade of dedicated service to Ward 8 and the City of Oklahoma City.
- Proclamation of April 7th as National Service Recognition Day, honoring various community service organizations and volunteers including Sunbeam Family Services, Corporation for National and Community Service, RSVP of Central Oklahoma, Variety Care, and Regional Food Bank.
- Proclamation of April as National Poetry Month, celebrating poetry's role in enhancing and enriching lives.
- Recognition of Francisco Manzo as April 2015 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month for his exceptional work in public safety communications.
- Introduction of 'Mighty Mac' from the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, encouraging pet adoption, spaying/neutering, and volunteerism at the shelter.
- Launch of a new brand for Bricktown by the Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership, including new logos, signage, and planned infrastructure improvements.
- Baseball season starts Thursday night.
- Condolences expressed for the passing of Chuck Paige, a notable South Oklahoma City athlete and community leader.
- Encouragement to visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum to experience its expanded story.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Opening of the meeting with a prayer led by Deborah Ingram from Epworth United Methodist Church and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Pettis.
Recognition of Councilman Pat Ryan
Acknowledgment of Councilman Pat Ryan's last council meeting, including a citation for his service to the city and a resolution for his dedication to the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust.
Proclamation of National Service Recognition Day
Reading of a proclamation recognizing April 7th as National Service Recognition Day and honoring various community service organizations and volunteers.
Proclamation of National Poetry Month
Reading of a proclamation declaring April as National Poetry Month, with comments from Patty Coke and Trina Lee.
Recognition of Employee of the Month
Recognition of Francisco Manzo as the April 2015 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month for his dedication and work in public safety communications.
Oklahoma City Animal Shelter Presentation
Presentation by Julie Bank from the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, introducing an adoptable pet (Mighty Mac) and discussing adoption and volunteer opportunities.
Item 3C - Appointments
Voting on appointments, with a verbal correction for a misspelled name (Goebel).
Item 4A - Receive Journal from March 31st
Receiving the journal from the previous meeting.
Item 4B - Approve Journal for March 24th
Approval of the journal from the March 24th meeting.
Item 5 - Request for Uncontested Continuances
Requests for continuing or striking various agenda items.
Item 6 - Revocable Permit for Festival of the Arts
Request from the Arts Council of Oklahoma City for a permit to hold the Festival of the Arts, with Peter Delisi and Gilbert Magdaleno providing details.
Intermodal Transportation Hub Preliminary Report Presentation
Presentation by Anthony McDermott and Scott Parker on the preliminary report for the Intermodal Transportation Hub project, including renovation of the Santa Fe Depot and connectivity to Bricktown.
Item 7 R.2 - Landing Fee Calculation
Discussion regarding the calculation of landing fees for air carriers, clarified by Airports Director Mark Cranberg.
Item 7 E - Public Art Agreement
Discussion regarding the negotiation of an agreement with an artist for public art at the police headquarters building.
Item 7 Q2 - Duplicate Item
Motion to strike a duplicate item from the consent docket.
Consent Docket
Approval of the remaining items on the consent docket.
Item 8A - Concurrence
Approval of the concurrence item.
Item 9 A1 - Zoning Case PC 10409
Zoning case in Ward 2 at 2442 Northwest 39th Street.
Item 9 A2 - Zoning Case
Zoning case in Ward 2 at 2442 Northwest 39th Street, to rebuild apartments destroyed by fire.
Item 9 A3 - Zoning Case
Zoning case.
Item 9 A4 - Zoning Case
Zoning case in Ward 7 at 401 West Memorial Road, changing from C3 Community Commercial District to a new PUD for a car dealership.
Item 9 A5 - Zoning Case
Zoning case in Ward 7 at 12101 North I35 service road, changing from a simplified plan unit development district to a new Spud.
Item 9 B - Zoning Case
Zoning case in Ward 7 at 100 Northwest 114th Street, changing from R1 Single Family Residential and I2 Moderate Industrial to a new Spud for an entertainment venue.
Item 9 C - Cell Tower Request
Cell tower request in Ward 7 at 10751 West Garnett.
Item 9 D - Zoning Case
Zoning case.
Item 9 E1 - Zoning Case
Zoning case in Ward 8, 19000 block of May Avenue, changing from R1 Single Family Residential to R1 ZL for residential development.
Item 9 E2 - Zoning Case PUD 1567 Bo five
Zoning case.
Item 9 E3 - Zoning Case
Zoning case in Ward 8 at 4237 West Memorial Road.
Item 9 F - Parking Spot Creation
Request to create a parking spot in Ward 2.
Item 9 G - Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing on various dilapidated structures.
Item 9 H - Public Hearing Regarding Unsecured Structures
Public hearing on various unsecured structures.
Item 9 I - Public Hearing Regarding Abandoned Buildings
Public hearing on various abandoned buildings.
Item 9 J - Executive Session
Item for Executive Session.
Item 9 K - Executive Session
Item for Executive Session.
Item 9 L - Claims Recommended for Denial
Review and denial of claims.
Item 10 A - Claims Recommended for Approval
Review and approval of claims.
Items from Council
Council members shared comments, recognitions, and condolences, including a farewell to Councilman Pat Ryan and recognition of Chuck Paige.
City Manager Presentation - Bricktown Rebranding
Presentation by Jane Jenkins from Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership on the new brand and ongoing improvements for the Bricktown district.
Citizens to be Heard
Public comments from Harry Burns Jr. and Joe Sars Nelson.