December 17, 2014 City Council Meeting

Approved the rezoning from I2 Moderate Industrial to I1 Light Industrial for a proposed hotel, despite concerns from an adjacent heavy industrial business.

Approved rezoning from R1 Single Family Residential to I2 Moderate Industrial to allow for business expansion.

Approved rezoning from C1 Neighborhood Commercial to I2 Moderate Industrial.

Approved rezoning from R4 General Residential to O1 Limited Office District to allow a parking lot to adjoin a church.

Approved rezoning from AA Agricultural District to a new Planned Unit Development for a retail grocery store and fuel center.

Approved rezoning from R1 Single Family Residential and Planned Unit Development to a new Planned Unit Development for a psychiatric hospital.

Approved rezoning from AA Agricultural to a new Planned Unit Development for a retail grocery store and fuel center.

Approved rezoning from C3 Community Commercial to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development to allow a tavern to serve mixed beverages.

Approved rezoning to a new SPUD for a yoga studio and residence.

Approved rezoning from AA Agricultural to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development.

Approved the closure of an alleyway with an amended legal description to establish property lines and provide additional mass on the site.

Approved an ordinance for final hearing regarding the Mechanical Code.

Approved an ordinance for final hearing regarding the Plumbing Code.

Approved an ordinance to bring the city into compliance with federal law, moving it forward for final hearing.

Decision on removing parking restrictions on 16th Street was sent back to the Traffic Commission for reconsideration with the applicant present.

Approved a resolution to amend project locations from the general fund capital balance for streetscape improvements on Western Avenue and resurfacing along I-240.

Approved a resolution authorizing primary and general elections for council members in Wards 2, 5, 6, and 8.

Approved a resolution for salary continuation for Corporal Russell Morland.

Claims recommended for denial were denied.

Claims recommended for approval were approved unanimously.

Municipal Facilities Authority (MFA) Net Position

Slight decrease of $178,000 from last year. Strong financial position, primarily supporting health insurance and workers' compensation funds.

Public Property Authority (PPA) Net Position

Decrease of about $4 million from last year, mostly due to depreciation and capital assets. Golf courses and fairgrounds show negative net positions due to debt and operational structure, but overall position is strong.

Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Net Position

Improvement of $4 million from last year, attributed to strategic efforts by the utilities department staff.

City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Net Position

Increase of $112 million from last year, with total assets increasing by $163 million due to bond sales and unexpended MAPS funds.

Governmental Funds Ending Fund Balance

Increase of $132 million, with $105 million unassigned. General fund balance is $130 million, with $120 million unassigned.

Fiduciary Funds (Retirement Systems) Total Assets

Increase of over $90 million from last year, primarily from investment earnings. Employee Retirement System is 101% funded, but post-employment benefits trust is only 6% funded, requiring continued adjustments.

Hotel Tax Ordinance Changes

Administrative changes to limit report amendments, allow electronic communication, and establish procedures for hotel tax audits. Aims to improve efficiency and verify reported taxes.

Section 108 Loan Program

Detailed explanation of the federal loan guarantee program, which uses cdbg funds as collateral for long-term financing of community development projects. Current capacity is about $18.6 million, with $6.9 million under review for the 21c project. Past uses include Scene Hotel, Dell, Climate Craft, League for the Blind, and Gold Dome. The Gold Dome loan resulted in a loss of cdbg funds due to non-repayment.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Led by Pastor John Midendorf and Councilman McK.

Presentation of new Christmas ornament for Oklahoma City Holiday River Parade

Mike McCarville presented the 125th-anniversary ornament, available at Myriad Gardens and online.

Recognition of Amber Elder as Teacher of the Month

Amber Elder, a first-grade teacher at James E. Dennis Elementary, was recognized for her dedication and impact on students.

Journal of Council Proceedings

Received the journal for December 2nd and approved the journal for November 18th.

Request for Uncontested Continuances

Several items were requested to be stricken due to owners securing the properties.

Revocable Permit: Arts Council OKC for Opening Night

Request to host Opening Night on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, with fireworks at Bicentennial Park and City Hall as a venue.

Revocable Permit: Colby Foundation for Freeze Your Face Off 5K

Request for the 5K event hosted by the Oklahoma City Barons and USA Track and Field, benefiting mental illness awareness.

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Audit

Presentation of highlights from the financial report for the OCMFA.

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Audit

Presentation of highlights from the financial report for the OCPPA.

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Audit

Presentation of highlights from the financial report for the OCEAT.

City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

Presentation of highlights from the city's overall financial report.

Consent Docket

Approval of various routine items on the consent docket.

Concurrence Docket

Approval of items on the concurrence docket.

Zoning Case 9 A1: 1901 East Reno Avenue

Rezoning from I2 Moderate Industrial to I1 Light Industrial for a proposed hotel.

Zoning Case 9 A2: 5911 Ranger Lane

Rezoning from R1 Single Family Residential to I2 Moderate Industrial.

Zoning Case 9 A3: 1101 Southeast 44th Street

Rezoning from C1 Neighborhood Commercial to I2 Moderate Industrial.

Zoning Case 9 A4: 1204 South Young's Boulevard

Rezoning from R4 General Residential to O1 Limited Office District for a church parking lot.

Zoning Case 9 A5: 2400 South Morgan Road

Rezoning from AA Agricultural District to a new Planned Unit Development for a retail grocery store and fuel center.

Zoning Case 9 A6: 520 West John Kilpatrick Service Road

Rezoning from R1 Single Family Residential and PUD to a new PUD for a psychiatric hospital.

Zoning Case 9 A7: 13505 South Santa Fe Avenue

Rezoning from AA Agricultural to a new Planned Unit Development for a retail grocery store and fuel center.

Zoning Case 9 A8: 1613 North May

Rezoning from C3 Community Commercial to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development for a tavern to serve mixed beverages.

Zoning Case 9 A9: 2412 North Oli

Rezoning to a new SPUD for a yoga studio and residence.

Zoning Case 9 A10: 7623 McGee Street

Rezoning from AA Agricultural to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development.

Ordinance to Close Alleyway in Ward 6

Approval of an ordinance to close an alleyway with an amended legal description.

Ordinance for Mechanical Code (9C1)

Ordinance intended for final hearing regarding the Mechanical Code.

Resolution for Mechanical Code (9C2)

Resolution related to the Mechanical Code.

Ordinance for Plumbing Code (9D1)

Ordinance intended for final hearing regarding the Plumbing Code.

Resolution for Plumbing Code (9D2)

Resolution related to the Plumbing Code.

Public Hearing on Federal Law Compliance Ordinance (9E)

Public hearing on an ordinance to bring the city into compliance with federal law.

Traffic Commission Item: Parking Restrictions on 16th Street (9F)

Authorization for the removal of some 1-hour metered parking on North Robinson.

Hotel Tax Ordinance Amendments (9G)

Introduction of administrative changes to the hotel tax ordinance, including limits on report amendments, electronic communication, and audit procedures.

Emergency Vote for Mechanical Code Ordinance (9C1)

Emergency vote for publication purposes on the Mechanical Code ordinance.

Emergency Vote for Plumbing Code Ordinance (9D1)

Emergency vote for publication purposes on the Plumbing Code ordinance.

Public Hearing: Dilapidated Structures (9H)

Public hearing regarding various dilapidated structures.

Public Hearing: Unsecured Structures (9I)

Public hearing regarding various unsecured structures, including one at 3032 Northwest 66th Street.

Appeal of Traffic and Transportation Commission Denial (9J)

Appeal regarding the removal of parking restrictions on 16th Street.

Resolution to Amend General Fund Capital Balance Project Locations (9K)

Resolution to amend project locations for streetscape improvements on Western Avenue and resurfacing along I-240.

Resolution for Primary and General Election (9L1)

Resolution authorizing the calling and holding of primary and general elections for council members in Wards 2, 5, 6, and 8.

Proclamation of the Mayor for Elections (9L2)

Proclamation related to calling and holding the 2015 regular primary and general elections.

Resolution for Salary Continuation for Corporal Russell Morland (M1)

Resolution approving salary continuation for Corporal Russell Morland.

Executive Session (N1)

Motion to go into executive session.

Item 100

Request to strike item from the agenda.

Executive Session (P)

Motion to enter into executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations.

Executive Session (Q)

Motion to enter into executive session.

Claims Recommended for Denial (R)

Review and decision on claims recommended for denial.

Claims Recommended for Approval (10A)

Review and decision on claims recommended for approval.

City Manager Report: Downtown Park Design

Presentation by Mary Margaret Jones on the updated design studies for the Upper Park, including new features like a boat house and sculpture.

City Manager Report: Section 108 Loans

Presentation by Ian Goan on the Section 108 loan guarantee program, its uses, capacity, and risk reduction practices.