Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting included several proclamations and recognitions, notably for Oklahoma Heritage Week, the November Teacher of the Month, and the retirement of the Metropolitan Library System's Executive Director. Key decisions involved approving various revocable permits for community events and several zoning changes. The council also discussed updates to mechanical and plumbing codes and received a presentation on the city's domestic violence lethality assessment protocol.
Key Decisions & Votes
Oklahoma Heritage Week Proclamation
04:00The week of November 16th through 22nd, 2014, was declared Oklahoma Heritage Week in Oklahoma City, encouraging citizens to reflect on the state's history and heritage.
Teacher of the Month Recognition
08:00Betty Shadow, a pre-kindergarten instructor at Monroe Elementary School, was recognized as the November 2014 Teacher of the Month by the Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools and the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
Donna Morris Retirement Resolution
12:00A resolution was passed expressing appreciation and gratitude to Donna Morris for her 45 years of dedicated service to the Metropolitan Library System, including 13 years as Executive Director.
Travel Expenses for Mayor
21:00Resolution approving travel expenses for the Mayor to attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting in Washington D.C. in January.
Holiday River Parade Permit
25:00A revocable permit was approved for the 10th annual Holiday River Parade at the Oklahoma River and Regatta Park, scheduled for November 28th.
OKC Turkey Tracks Permit
29:00A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for DG Productions USA Track and Field to hold the OKC Turkey Tracks 5K run and 1-mile fun run on Thanksgiving morning.
Cowboy Christmas Parade Permit
31:00A revocable permit was approved for Stockyard City Main Street to host the Cowboy Christmas Parade on November 29th on Exchange Avenue.
Zoning Case 9a1 (200 N McCormick Ave)
40:00Change from simplified planned unit development to I3 heavy industrial district.
Zoning Case 9a2 (812 SW 85th St)
41:00Change from O2 general office district to R1 single-family residential district, with an emergency clause for immediate effect.
Zoning Case 9a3 (11903 SW 26th St)
44:00Change from RMH1 manufactured mobile home subdivision district and community unit plan overlay to R1 single-family residential district.
Zoning Case 9a4 (7501 E Hefner Rd)
45:00Change from AA agricultural to RA single family one-acre rural residential district.
Zoning Case 9a5 (1400 E Memorial Rd)
46:00Change from R1 single-family residential to a new planned unit development for a post-recovery care project.
Zoning Case 9a6 (4225 NE 23rd St)
49:00Change from R1 single-family residential and C3 community commercial to a new planned unit development, with an emergency clause for immediate effect.
Zoning Case 9a7 (5709 NE 138th St)
50:00Change from CHC highway commercial district to a new simplified planned unit development, with an emergency clause for immediate effect.
Zoning Case 9b (16301 S Penn)
52:00Approval of the R1 portion of the application, with the C3 track withdrawn for future resubmission as a PUD.
Utility Easement Closure 9c (MacArthur & 164th St)
53:00Request to close a utility easement in Ward 8.
Utility Easement Closure 9c3 (9001 SW 38th St)
54:00Request to close a utility easement in Ward 3 to legalize a house built on the easement.
Ordinance on Utility Theft
55:00Final hearing and approval of an ordinance related to utility theft.
Ordinance on Parking Spaces (Colcord Drive)
55:00Final hearing and approval of an ordinance to remove a couple of parking spaces on Colcord Drive.
Mechanical Code Update (9f)
56:00Introduction of an ordinance to update the mechanical code to the 2009 International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code, aligning with state standards.
Plumbing Code Update (9g)
01:00:00Introduction of an ordinance to update the plumbing code to the 2009 International Plumbing Code, aligning with state standards.
Dilapidated Structures (9h)
01:00:00Public hearing and approval of actions regarding several dilapidated structures.
Dilapidated Structure in Historic District (9i)
01:00:00Public hearing and approval of action regarding a dilapidated structure in the historic preservation district.
Unsecured Structures (9j)
01:01:00Public hearing and approval of actions regarding several unsecured structures.
Ross Park Renaming
01:01:00Resolution to rename Ross Park to Belle Isle Park, aligning with the surrounding community.
New Sports Complex Naming
01:03:00Resolution to name the new sports complex at Woodson Park the Wendell Whisenhunt Sports Complex, honoring the former Parks and Recreation Director.
Claims Recommended for Denial (9s)
01:10:00Claims recommended for denial were formally denied by the council.
Claims Recommended for Approval (10)
01:10:00Claims recommended for approval were formally approved for payment.
Council Meeting Schedule for Next Year
01:11:00Motion to adopt the same council meeting schedule for the next year as was used this year.
Upcoming Community Events
Oklahoma Heritage Week
City-wide observance to reflect on Oklahoma's heritage and statehood.
Holiday River Parade
10th anniversary event at the Oklahoma River and Regatta Park, starting at 6:00 p.m. Features former Mayor Andy Coats as grand marshal.
OKC Turkey Tracks
5K run and 1-mile fun run starting at 9:00 a.m. near the post office. Raises funds and toys for Toys for Tots.
Cowboy Christmas Parade
Hosted by Stockyard City Main Street on Exchange Avenue, starting at 10:00 a.m. Features longhorns, Santa pictures, and presents.
Downtown in December
Collection of holiday events and attractions including the Devon Ice Rink, Saturdays with Santa, Chesapeake Snow Tubing, SandRidge Tree Lighting Festival, SandRidge Santa Run, free holiday boat rides, Automobile Alley Lights, Deluxe Winter Market, Sonic Segway Santa, free movie Mondays, Little Willy's Triple Dog Dare, Santa's Adventures on the Oklahoma River, and Holiday Pop-Up Shops.
Financial Matters
Holiday River Parade Fund
Proceeds from the Holiday River Parade are deposited into the Oklahoma River Foundation Fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, which currently holds over $800,000.
Amended Budgetary Allocation for OCCC Capitol Hill Project
Resolution approving an amended budgetary allocation to the completion of the Oklahoma City Community College Capitol Hill project, utilizing TIF funds for renovation and community investment.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 9c2 (CE891) deferred until the December 2nd council meeting.
Deadlines
- Mechanical Code (9f) public hearing on December 2nd, final adoption on December 16th.
- Plumbing Code (9g) public hearing on December 2nd, final adoption on December 16th.
Watch For
- Further discussions on the rail terminal between Oklahoma City and Tulsa to improve convenience.
- Continued efforts to address domestic violence through the lethality assessment protocol and related support services.
- Opening of the Wendell Whisenhunt Sports Complex in Spring.
Announcements
- Oklahoma Heritage Week declared for November 16-22, 2014.
- Betty Shadow recognized as November 2014 Teacher of the Month.
- Donna Morris honored for 45 years of service to the Metropolitan Library System upon her retirement.
- Shields Avenue temporarily closed until the end of 2015 for bridge construction over the boulevard.
- Presentation on 'Downtown in December' events and attractions for the holiday season.
- Presentation on the Oklahoma Lethality Assessment Protocol (OK LAP) for domestic violence, highlighting its statewide legislative adoption and positive impact.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Dr. Randy Faulkner and Councilman Griner.
Proclamation: Oklahoma Heritage Week
Declaration of November 16-22, 2014, as Oklahoma Heritage Week.
Resolution: Teacher of the Month
Recognition of Betty Shadow as November 2014 Teacher of the Month.
Resolution: Donna Morris Retirement
Appreciation for Donna Morris's 45 years of service to the Metropolitan Library System.
Item 3c, d, e: Appointments
Series of appointments to various boards and commissions.
Item 3f: Mayor's Travel Expenses
Resolution approving travel expenses for the Mayor to attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting.
Item 4a: Journal of Council Proceedings (November 4th)
Receive the journal for November 4th.
Item 4b: Journal of Council Proceedings (October 21st)
Approve the journal for October 21st.
Item 5: Uncontested Continuances
Requests for continuances on various agenda items.
Item 6a: Revocable Permit - Holiday River Parade
Permit for the 10th annual Holiday River Parade.
Item 6b1: Revocable Permit - OKC Turkey Tracks
Permit for the OKC Turkey Tracks 5K and 1-mile fun run.
Item 6b2: Revocable Permit - Cowboy Christmas Parade
Permit for the Cowboy Christmas Parade in Stockyard City.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA)
Four items on the OCMFA agenda.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA)
Claims and payroll for the OCPPA.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT)
Three items on the OCEAT agenda.
Consent Docket
Approval of multiple routine items on the consent docket.
Concurrence Docket
Approval of items on the concurrence docket.
Item 9a1: Zoning Case (200 N McCormick Ave)
Change from SPUD to I3 heavy industrial district.
Item 9a2: Zoning Case (812 SW 85th St)
Change from O2 general office to R1 single-family residential.
Item 9a3: Zoning Case (11903 SW 26th St)
Change from RMH1 and CUP overlay to R1 single-family residential.
Item 9a4: Zoning Case (7501 E Hefner Rd)
Change from AA agricultural to RA single-family one-acre rural residential.
Item 9a5: Zoning Case (1400 E Memorial Rd)
Change from R1 single-family residential to a new PUD.
Item 9a6: Zoning Case (4225 NE 23rd St)
Change from R1 single-family residential and C3 community commercial to a new PUD.
Item 9a7: Zoning Case (5709 NE 138th St)
Change from CHC highway commercial to a new simplified PUD.
Item 9b: Ordinance (16301 S Penn)
Ordinance recommended for denial by Planning Commission; R1 portion approved, C3 withdrawn.
Item 9c: Utility Easement Closure (MacArthur & 164th St)
Request to close a utility easement in Ward 8.
Item 9c2: Utility Easement Closure
Request for utility easement closure.
Item 9c3: Utility Easement Closure (9001 SW 38th St)
Request to close a utility easement in Ward 3.
Item 9d: Ordinance on Utility Theft
Final hearing on an ordinance regarding utility theft.
Item 9e: Ordinance on Parking Spaces (Colcord Drive)
Final hearing on an ordinance to remove parking spaces.
Item 9f: Mechanical Code Update
Introduction of an ordinance to update the mechanical code.
Item 9g: Plumbing Code Update
Introduction of an ordinance to update the plumbing code.
Item 9h: Public Hearing - Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing regarding various dilapidated structures.
Item 9i: Public Hearing - Dilapidated Structure (Historic District)
Public hearing regarding a dilapidated structure in the historic preservation district.
Item 9j: Public Hearing - Unsecured Structures
Public hearing regarding various unsecured structures.
Item 9k: Resolution - Ross Park Renaming
Resolution to rename Ross Park to Belle Isle Park.
Item 9l: Resolution - Sports Complex Naming
Resolution to name the new sports complex the Wendell Whisenhunt Sports Complex.
Item 9m: Executive Session Item
Resolution for an item that did not require executive session.
Item 9n: Executive Session Item
Resolution for an item that did not require executive session.
Item 9o: Executive Session Item
Resolution for an item that did not require executive session.
Item 9p: Executive Session Item
Motion to move item into executive session.
Item 9q: Executive Session Item
Motion to strike item from the agenda.
Item 9r: Executive Session Item
Motion to strike item from the agenda.
Item 9s: Claims Recommended for Denial
Claims recommended for denial.
Item 10: Claims Recommended for Approval
Claims recommended for approval.
Item 11: Council Meeting Schedule
Motion to adopt the same council meeting schedule for the next year.
City Manager Reports
Presentation on Downtown in December and the Domestic Violence Lethality Assessment Protocol.
Citizens to be Heard
Opportunity for public comments.