Meeting Summary
The City Council approved numerous zoning changes, including a multi-family Planned Unit Development in Ward 8 despite a Planning Commission denial recommendation. New operating hours for Martin Park Nature Center were adopted, and a resolution to change a street name was approved. A comprehensive presentation on the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice highlighted disparities in housing access and lending, prompting calls for further discussion and policy changes.
Key Decisions & Votes
Employee of the Month Recognition
10:00Shauna D. Street was recognized and commended as the December 2014 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month for her outstanding service in the General Services Department.
Zoning - ABC issue at 6432 West Memorial Road, Ward 8
25:00An ABC issue zoning case, previously approved by the Planning Commission, was approved by the Council.
Zoning - ABC issue at 3000 Southwest 104th Street, Ward 5
25:30An ABC issue zoning case, recommended for approval by the Planning Commission, was approved by the Council with an emergency provision.
Zoning - ABC issue at 335 South Mustang Road, Ward 3
26:10An ABC issue zoning case, approved by the Planning Commission with no protests, was approved by the Council.
Zoning - 14001 North Council Road, Ward 8
27:00A rezoning request from AA Agricultural to a new Planned Unit Development was approved by the Council.
Zoning - 15500 North Rockwell Avenue, Ward 8
27:40A rezoning request from DAA Agricultural to a new Planned Unit Development was approved by the Council.
Zoning - 163000 Northwestern Avenue, Ward 7
28:15A rezoning request from R1 single family residential and a PUD to a new PUD was approved by the Council.
Zoning - 193000 North May Avenue, Ward 8
34:00A rezoning request from R1 single family residential to a new Planned Unit Development was approved by the Council, despite a recommendation for denial from the Planning Commission due to concerns about multi-family housing density.
Easement Closing - West Park Place
35:40The closing of an easement on West Park Place between Walker and Hudson was approved to facilitate street improvements and increased on-street parking.
Traffic Commission Item 8 D1 (2-hour parking)
36:30A recommendation from the Traffic Commission regarding 2-hour parking spaces near the Federal Building in Ward 6 was approved.
Traffic Commission Item 8 D2 (2-hour parking)
36:50A recommendation from the Traffic Commission regarding 2-hour parking spaces near the Federal Building in Ward 6 was approved.
Traffic Commission Item 8 D3 (2-hour parking)
37:00A recommendation from the Traffic Commission regarding 2-hour parking spaces near the Federal Building in Ward 6 was approved.
Traffic Commission Item 8 D4
37:20A recommendation from the Traffic Commission concerning traffic issues in Ward 2 was approved.
Traffic Commission Item 8 D5
37:30A recommendation from the Traffic Commission concerning traffic issues in Ward 2 was approved.
Expanded Operating Hours at Martin Park Nature Center
42:00A resolution establishing new operating hours for Martin Park Nature Center was adopted, setting summer hours from 5 AM to 9 PM and winter hours from 5 AM to 6 PM, with staff present daily except Mondays.
Street Name Change: Shields to EK Gaylord
57:00A resolution to initiate an application for a street name change from Shields to EK Gaylord was approved to alleviate confusion caused by the relocation of I-40.
Upcoming Community Events
Town Hall Meeting on New Comprehensive Plan
Tower Hotel on Northwest Expressway, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
Financial Matters
OCEAT Claims and Payroll
Claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust.
Consent Docket Item 6O
Final specifications advertised for bid for street repairs, with a noted typo in the 'not to exceed' amount which should be $1,000,000.
Consent Docket Item A1
Confession of judgment for Philip Kulp and Andrea Trlick.
Claims recommended for denial (Item 8 M)
Various claims submitted to the city.
Claims recommended for approval (Item 9)
Various claims submitted to the city.
November Sales Tax and Use Tax Collections
Report on the city's sales and use tax collections, noting sluggish months but November being better, with year-to-date within 0.1% of target. Discussion included potential impacts of the OPEC decision.
Public Comments
Two citizens, Philip Kulp and Andrea Trlick, spoke regarding a confession of judgment, which was subsequently approved as part of the consent docket.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 8 C1 deferred to December 16th.
- Item 8 A7 (Spud 781 887) deferred to December 30th.
Deadlines
- Public hearing for modifications to the retirement system: December 16th
- Final adoption of retirement system modifications: December 30th
Watch For
- Planning and Public Works to meet regarding Item 8 C1.
- Further public discourse and policy discussion on the Clayco proposal at the Stage Center site, including TIFs and legal implications.
- Continued discussion on the Marketplace Fairness Act (internet sales tax) at local and national levels.
- A proclamation showing council support for the Douglas High School football team.
- Criteria for MAPS Street Walk Street sidewalk projects and Geo Bond sidewalks.
Announcements
- 22 visiting students from France were recognized.
- Shauna D. Street was honored as the December 2014 Employee of the Month for her dedication and contributions to the General Services Department.
- American Fidelity Property Company was recognized for their generosity in providing enhanced streetscaping and landscaping maintenance.
- The Mayor expressed empathy for the Douglas High School football team regarding the unfortunate end to their season.
- George Fina and the retired firefighters were thanked for their dinner event, and Bill Liot was named retired firefighter of the year.
- Council members extended congratulations to the Mayor on his recent marriage.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Dr. Lee Cooper and Councilman Griner.
Item 3, Appointments
Consideration of council appointments.
Item 4, Journal of Council Proceedings
Receive and approve the journal for November 4th.
Item 5, Request for Uncontested Continuances
Requests for deferrals and striking of various items.
Item 8 C1
Request for deferral of an item.
Item 8 A7 (Spud 781 887)
Request for deferral due to a notice error.
Item 8 E1818 Northwest 13th Street
Item related to a property where the owner has repaired.
Item 8 H320 Southeast 21st Street West
Item related to a property where the owner has removed.
Item 8 N2716 Southwest 123rd Street
Item related to a property with a new owner.
Item 8 I1 Item H 2501 Northwest 14th Street
Item related to a property where the owner has secured.
Item 8 T1442 Northwest 46 Street
Item related to a property where the owner has secured.
Item 8 W2133 Southwest 77 Street
Item related to a property with a new owner.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OC MFA)
Meeting of the OC MFA.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OC PPA)
Meeting of the OC PPA.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT)
Meeting of the OCEAT, including claims and payroll.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine items, including easements, a public easement dedication, street repair specifications, and a landscape maintenance agreement.
Concurrence Docket
Approval of items from other authorities.
Item 8 A1, Zoning - ABC issue at 6432 West Memorial Road, Ward 8
Zoning case for an ABC issue, approved by the Planning Commission.
Item 8 A2, Zoning - ABC issue at 3000 Southwest 104th Street, Ward 5
Zoning case for an ABC issue, recommended for approval by the Planning Commission.
Item 8 A3, Zoning - ABC issue at 335 South Mustang Road, Ward 3
Zoning case for an ABC issue, approved by the Planning Commission with no protests.
Item 8 A4, Zoning - 14001 North Council Road, Ward 8
Rezoning from AA Agricultural to a new Planned Unit Development.
Item 8 A5, Zoning - 15500 North Rockwell Avenue, Ward 8
Rezoning from DAA Agricultural to a new Planned Unit Development.
Item 8 A6, Zoning - 163000 Northwestern Avenue, Ward 7
Rezoning from R1 single family residential and a PUD to a new PUD.
Item 8 A7
Zoning case previously deferred.
Item 8 B, Zoning - 193000 North May Avenue, Ward 8
Rezoning from R1 single family residential to a new Planned Unit Development, recommended for denial by the Planning Commission.
Item 8 C1
Easement related item.
Item 8 C2, Easement closing - West Park Place between Walker and Hudson, Ward 6
Recommendation for closing an easement to allow for street improvements and increased on-street parking.
Item 8 D1, Traffic Commission - 2-hour parking spaces near Federal Building, Ward 6
Recommendation from the Traffic Commission regarding parking regulations.
Item 8 D2, Traffic Commission - 2-hour parking spaces near Federal Building, Ward 6
Recommendation from the Traffic Commission regarding parking regulations.
Item 8 D3, Traffic Commission - 2-hour parking spaces near Federal Building, Ward 6
Recommendation from the Traffic Commission regarding parking regulations.
Item 8 D4, Traffic Commission - Ward 2
Recommendation from the Traffic Commission regarding traffic issues.
Item 8 D5, Traffic Commission - Ward 2
Recommendation from the Traffic Commission regarding traffic issues.
Item 8 E, Public Hearing - New Mechanical Code
Public hearing regarding the adoption of a new Mechanical Code for the city.
Item 8 F, Public Hearing - New Plumbing Code
Public hearing regarding the adoption of a new Plumbing Code for the city.
Item 8 G, Modifications to Retirement System
Introduction of proposed modifications to the city's retirement system, required by IRS code.
Item 8 H, Public Hearing - Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing concerning various dilapidated structures.
Item 8 I, Public Hearing - Unsecured Structures
Public hearing concerning various unsecured structures.
Item 8 J, Resolution - Expanded Operating Hours at Martin Park Nature Center
Resolution to establish new operating hours for Martin Park Nature Center.
Item 8 K
Item removed from the agenda as executive session was not needed.
Item 8 L
Item moved to executive session for a council update.
Item 8 M, Claims recommended for denial
Review of claims recommended for denial.
Item 9, Claims recommended for approval
Review of claims recommended for approval.
Item 10 A, Resolution - Street Name Change: Shields to EK Gaylord
Resolution to initiate an application for a street name change to alleviate confusion following I-40 relocation.
City Management Report - Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
Presentation on the findings of the AI, highlighting disparities in housing and lending.
City Management Report - November Sales Tax and Use Tax Collections
Report on the city's sales and use tax collections for November.
Citizens to be Heard
Opportunity for public input on non-agenda items.
Executive Session
Closed session for council discussion.