Meeting Summary
The City Council concluded its final meeting of 2014 by approving numerous zoning cases, revocable permits, and consent docket items. Key actions included the adoption of an ordinance to align retirement policies with IRS guidelines and the approval of the Northeast Urban Renewal Plan, which aims to revitalize blighted areas with specific limitations on eminent domain. The introduction of Tiff District Number Nine, related to the urban renewal efforts, also moved forward for a final hearing in January. Updates were provided on the progress of two MAPS 3 Senior Health and Wellness Centers, with construction anticipated to begin in 2015.
Key Decisions & Votes
ABC License Process
30:00Approved an ABC license issue. Councilman White suggested pursuing state law changes to allow the city to issue ABC licenses directly, eliminating a state-level step.
Retirement Policies Ordinance
42:00Adopted an ordinance to update city retirement policies to align with IRS guidelines, with an emergency clause.
Northeast Urban Renewal Plan
48:00Approved the Northeast Urban Renewal Plan, designed to address blight and stimulate economic development in Northeast Oklahoma City. The plan includes specific limitations on the use of eminent domain, such as not acquiring owner-occupied homes unless blighted or for public use, and not acquiring church property.
Upcoming Community Events
Cupid's Undie Run
Wormy Dog Saloon, 1.5 mile run, benefiting Children's Tumor Foundation.
New Year's Eve Opening Night
Downtown Oklahoma City, closing ceremonies in Bicentennial Park at 11:30 PM, ball drop at midnight in front of Civic Center.
Financial Matters
Signal Systems Improvement (City Share)
Inquiry about the city's 10% share for DOT recommended signal system improvements.
Tiff District Number Nine Project Costs
Estimated total project cost over 25 years for Tiff District Number Nine, including allocations for residential, retail/commercial, and public improvements.
Tiff District Number Nine Ad Valorem Tax Increment
Anticipated ad valorem tax increment revenues over the 25-year lifespan of Tiff District Number Nine.
Tiff District Number Nine Sales Tax Increment
Anticipated sales tax increment revenues over the 25-year lifespan of Tiff District Number Nine.
Senior Center #1 (Northwest Facility) Construction Budget
Total construction budget for the Northwest Senior Health and Wellness Center.
Senior Health and Wellness Center #2 Construction Budget
Total construction budget for Senior Health and Wellness Center #2.
December Sales Tax Collections
Sales tax for December was up 3% over target and 6% over last year. Year-to-date, collections are within 4% of targets.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Public hearing on Adult Entertainment Nuisance Abatement Ordinance on January 20th
- Final adoption of Adult Entertainment Nuisance Abatement Ordinance on January 27th
- Final hearing for Tiff District Number Nine on January 13th
- Senior Center #1 (Northwest Facility) update to subcommittees/advisory boards in February
- Senior Center #1 (Northwest Facility) brought to council in early March for bid and construction approval
- Preliminary report for Senior Health and Wellness Center #2 in January
- Final plan services for Senior Health and Wellness Center #2 to begin in January
- Approval of Senior Health and Wellness Center #2 in July
- Bidding for Senior Health and Wellness Center #2 in July
- Approval of bids for Senior Health and Wellness Center #2 in September
- Construction start for Senior Health and Wellness Center #2 in September
Announcements
- New Year's Eve Opening Night downtown, closing ceremonies in Bicentennial Park at 11:30 PM, ball drop at midnight in front of Civic Center. Attendees advised to dress warmly.
- Recognition of staff for their work in developing contracts.
- Recognition of Mike Do and Tom McDaniel for their time and efforts on the MAPS 3 wellness center projects.
Agenda Summary
Appointments
Council appointments.
4a: Receive Journal of Council Proceedings
Receive journal for December 16th.
4b: Approve Journal of Council Proceedings
Approve journal for December 2nd.
7ax: Grant from ACOG
Request to strike due to errors.
7bb3: Claim of Janet Heidorn
Request to strike for rework by Municipal Counselor's office.
6: Revocable Permit for Cupid's Charities
Permit for Cupid's Undie Run on Valentine's Day to benefit the Children's Tumor Foundation.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority Items
Six items presented to the OC MFA.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority Items
Claims and payroll presented to the OC PPA.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Items
Two items presented to the OCEAT.
Consent Docket (excluding A, AE, AN, AW)
Various items on the consent docket.
Consent Docket Item E
Closing of utility easement and relocation of sanitary sewer, paid by applicant.
Consent Docket Item N
Contract with Oklahoma After School Network for enhanced STEM/STEAM programs in partnership with OKC Public Schools.
Consent Docket Item S
Completion of a drainage project in Blue Stam area, including debris cleanup.
Consent Docket Item Y
Requirement for the city to procure and maintain liability insurance for a canal maintenance facility.
Consent Docket Item T
Project 180 change order, no cost but added 21 days due to utility relocation.
Consent Docket Item A
Final plans and specifications for improvements to Jose Vineyard Park, coordinating with Southwest Wellness Center walking track.
Consent Docket Item AE
Item AE from consent docket.
Consent Docket Item AW
Item AW from consent docket.
Concurrence Docket
Items on the concurrence docket.
9A1: Zoning Case (ABC Issue)
ABC license issue in Ward 6 at 5621 Southwestern Avenue.
9A2: Zoning Case
Rezoning in Ward 2 at 4335 Northwest 23rd Street from R1, O2, C3 to new C3 for an expanded BRM store.
9A3: Zoning Case
Rezoning in Ward 3 at 12001 South Rockwell Avenue from RA, AA, AE2 to new PUD.
9A4: Zoning Case
Rezoning in Ward 1 at 5815 Melton Drive from O2, C3 to new simplified PUD for an animal boarding and daycare facility.
9A5: Zoning Case
Rezoning in Ward 4 at 10000 South Sunny Lane Road from AA to new simplified PUD, with agreed height limit and green belt.
9A6: Zoning Case
Rezoning in Ward 4 at 4800 South Sunny Lane Road from R1, PUD to new Spud, with density reduced to 20 units/acre and window limitations.
9A7: Zoning Case
Rezoning in Ward 4 at 829 Southwest Grand Boulevard from R2 to simplified PUD.
9B: Close Right-of-Way
Closure of a small portion of street right-of-way for the courts building in Ward 6.
9C: Request to Build Crematory
Request to build a crematory at 910 Northwest 79 Street in Ward 2.
9D: Ordinance on Retirement Policies
Final hearing for an ordinance to change retirement policies to align with IRS guidelines.
9E1: Traffic Commission Item
Removal of metered parking spaces in Ward 6 to create a drive-through for the new UPUB CCO Communications building.
9E2: Traffic Commission Item
Relocation of one reserved handicap parking space.
9F: Public Hearing on Hotel/Motel Tax Auditing
Public hearing on changing auditing procedures for hotel and motel taxes.
9G: Introduction of Adult Entertainment Nuisance Abatement Ordinance
Introduction of an ordinance to change nuisance abatement for adult entertainment from two convictions to two incidents of evidence, and clarify notice recipients.
9H: Northeast Urban Renewal Plan Modifications
Introduction and approval of the Northeast Urban Renewal Plan, addressing blight and redevelopment in Northeast Oklahoma City, with specific limitations on eminent domain.
9I: Introduction of Tiff District Number Nine
Introduction of Tax Increment Financing (Tiff) District Number Nine, outlining its boundaries, objectives, estimated costs, and implementation process.
9J: Annual Agreement on Retired Health Insurance for Firefighters
Annual agreement regarding health insurance for retired firefighters.
9K: Contract Agreement with ASME
Contract agreement with ASME.
9L: Mirror Contract for Non-ASME Employees
Contract providing same benefits as ASME contract for non-ASME represented employees.
9M: Workers Comp Settlement
Workers compensation settlement.
9N: Item Struck from Agenda
Item removed from the agenda.
9O: Executive Session Item
Item moved to executive session for discussion.
9P: Claims Recommended for Denial
Claims recommended for denial.
10: Claims Recommended for Approval
Claims recommended for approval.