October 7, 2014 City Council Meeting

The City Council proclaimed October 2014 as Fire Prevention Month, encouraging citizens to practice fire safety at home, work, and in the community. The Fire Department emphasized the importance of working smoke alarms and home exit drills.

The City Council proclaimed October 15, 2014, as White Cane Safety Day, recognizing the white cane as a symbol of independence for visually impaired citizens and urging drivers to be aware of pedestrians using them. An event was announced for October 15th at the intersection of Oklahoma and Sheridan.

Rachel Brader, a legal receptionist in the municipal counselor's office, was recognized as the October 2014 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month for her dedication and professionalism.

A series of appointments to various boards and commissions (items C through F) were approved unanimously.

Travel expenses for the Mayor to attend the National League of Cities conference in November with Councilman Pettis were approved.

The journal of council proceedings (items 4A and 4B) was received and approved unanimously.

A request from Historic Film Row and the Film Exchange District to host 'Premiere on Film Row', a family-friendly street festival on the third Friday of every month, was approved.

A request from Hits Incorporated to host a running festival on October 11th at Remington Park was approved.

A request from Celestial Cycles to hold a cyclocross race at Overholser Park was approved.

A request for a revocable permit to hold a wedding reception in Alice Haren Park was approved.

All items under the OCMFA agenda were approved unanimously.

All items under the OCPPA agenda were approved unanimously.

All items under the OCEAT agenda were approved unanimously.

The majority of items on the consent docket were approved unanimously, with item 7AW being voted on separately.

Item 7AW, recommending negotiations of a contract with the municipal lobbyist, was approved unanimously in a separate vote.

All items on the concurrence docket were approved unanimously.

A zoning case for an ABC 2 permit (50% food sales) at 1411 North Pennsylvania Avenue was approved unanimously.

A zoning case for an ABC permit to serve low-point beer at a restaurant at 2312 North MacArthur Boulevard was approved unanimously.

A zoning case for an AB3 permit for a new Henry Hudson's concept at Western and 192nd Street was approved unanimously.

A zoning case to convert an R1 single-family property to an O1 limited office district at 1500 Southwest 44th Street was approved unanimously, consistent with area trends.

A zoning case to change R1 single-family to I1 light industrial at 208 Southeast 21st Street for company offices was approved unanimously.

A zoning case to change RA rural residential to DU at 13320 Southwest 29th Street was approved unanimously.

A zoning case to change I1 light industrial and ABC3 club to I1 light industrial district at 924 Southeast 44th Street was approved unanimously.

A zoning case for a new PUD at 19201 North Portland, including a new Mercy hospital and themed architectural building types, was approved unanimously.

A zoning case to change AA Agricultural and C4 General Commercial to a new PUD at 7217 South Chaka Road was approved unanimously after technical evaluations were agreed upon.

A zoning case for a new PUD at 11420 Northwest Expressway, reallocating land use to put more commercial upfront and residential below, was approved unanimously.

A zoning case to change R2 medium low-density residential to a new SPUD at 2801 Southwest 30th Street for a car wash queuing line was approved unanimously, with an emergency ordinance also passed to allow immediate construction.

A zoning case to change R1 single-family to a new SPUD at 2441 Northwest First Street to expand a retail distribution and auto glass warehouse was approved unanimously.

A zoning case for a new SPUD at 1630 Mfield Place was approved unanimously.

A zoning case for a new SPUD at 6820 North Classen Boulevard to develop a child care facility was approved unanimously.

A zoning case to change R4 general residential to a new SPUD at 1031 Oakdale Drive was approved unanimously, with an emergency ordinance also passed.

The final hearing on an animal welfare issue, previously briefed to the council, was approved unanimously.

An item introduced by Chief City a few weeks prior, now at final hearing, was approved unanimously.

An item from the Parks Department, now at final hearing, was approved unanimously.

An ordinance strengthening fine provisions for property maintenance violations, repealing a previous vacant/abandoned building ordinance, and allowing recovery of public safety costs for abandoned buildings was approved unanimously after a public hearing.

An ordinance introducing increases to water system development charges (impact fees) was introduced, and a public hearing was set for October 21st. This is part of a broader plan to establish system development charges for parks and streets.

An amendment to strike the physical examination requirement for drivers of transportation network companies (Uber/Lyft) was denied by a 4-3 vote, meaning the physical requirement remains in the ordinance.

An amendment to strike four references to 'airport shuttle' from the proposed ordinance was approved unanimously. This allows for further study and resolution of issues related to airport shuttles with the industry.

The ordinance regulating transportation network companies, incorporating previous amendments and the physical exam requirement, was approved by a 5-2 vote. However, the emergency clause failed to pass (requiring 7 votes), meaning the ordinance will be reintroduced for a final hearing on October 21st and will take effect later.

Resolutions concerning dilapidated structures (items 9I1 and 9I2) were approved unanimously.

A resolution declaring structures at 23 locations unsecured and authorizing their securing was approved unanimously.

A resolution to adopt an amendment for the fiscal year 2014-15 budget for various funds (Airports Enterprise, Asset Forfeiture, Capital Improvement Projects, etc.) was approved unanimously after a public hearing.

A public hearing on a resolution to conduct a study on the physical conditions of fire stations, in anticipation of a future bond issue, was approved unanimously.

A public hearing on a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant award was approved unanimously.

A resolution from the Parks Committee to amend the naming opportunities policy, streamlining the public comment period to align with Park Commission meeting schedules, was adopted.

A resolution to approve the Emergency Operations Plan as revised was approved unanimously.

A salary continuation item was approved unanimously.

A workers' compensation issue was approved unanimously.

A legal issue (item 9R) was approved unanimously.

All claims recommended for denial (item 9V) were denied unanimously.

All claims recommended for approval (item 10A) were approved unanimously.

Property Loss due to Fire (2013)

In 2013, fires in Oklahoma City caused over $22 million in property loss.

Renaissance Hotel Development Cost (1999)

Development cost for the 300-room Renaissance Hotel, with $7.8 million in local and federal funds.

Skirvin Hotel Local/Federal Funds (2007)

Local and federal funds contributed to the 225-room Skirvin Hotel project.

21c Hotel Local/Federal Funds (2015)

Local and federal funds for the 135-room 21c Hotel project, scheduled to open in 2015.

MAPS 3 Budget for Convention Center Land/Site Prep

Budgeted amount in MAPS 3 for land acquisition and site preparation for the Convention Center.

Sales and Use Tax Collections

Overall sales and use tax collections are within 1% of projections for the first three months of the fiscal year, despite being slightly down for the month. The economy has slowed slightly.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Led by Joe Williams, interim chaplain at the Oklahoma Jail and Prison Ministry, and Vice Mayor Meg Salyer.

Fire Prevention Month Proclamation

Proclamation of October 2014 as Fire Prevention Month, with remarks from the Fire Department Chief.

White Cane Safety Month Proclamation

Proclamation of October 15, 2014, as White Cane Safety Day, with remarks from Vicki Golightly and Linda Moore.

Employee of the Month Recognition

Recognition of Rachel Brader as the October 2014 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.

Recognition of German Students

Recognition of approximately 20 students from East and West Berlin visiting Oklahoma City.

Changing of the Guard for Vice Mayor

Councilwoman Meg Salyer takes over as Vice Mayor for the next six months.

Appointments to Boards and Commissions (Items C-F)

Resolution for a series of appointments to various boards and commissions.

Mayor's Travel Expenses

Approval for Mayor's travel expenses to attend the National League of Cities conference.

Journal of Council Proceedings (Items 4A and 4B)

Receive and approve the journal of council proceedings.

Request for Uncontested Continuances

Requests for striking or deferring several items from the consent docket and individual consideration.

Revocable Permit: Premiere on Film Row (6A1)

Request from Historic Film Row and the Film Exchange District to host a street festival.

Revocable Permit: Running Festival (6A2)

Request from Hits Incorporated to host a running festival.

Revocable Permit: Cyclocross Race (6B1)

Request from Celestial Cycles to hold a cyclocross race.

Revocable Permit: Wedding Reception (6B2)

Request for a revocable permit to hold a wedding reception.

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items

Items for the OCMFA.

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items

Items for the OCPPA.

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Items

Items for the OCEAT.

Consent Docket (excluding 7AW)

Approval of the majority of items on the consent docket.

Consent Docket Item 7AW

Recommendation for negotiations of a contract with the municipal lobbyist.

Concurrence Docket

Approval of items on the concurrence docket.

Zoning Case 9A1

ABC issue at 1411 North Pennsylvania Avenue.

Zoning Case 9A2

ABC issue at 2312 North MacArthur Boulevard.

Zoning Case 9A3

ABC issue at 1000 Northwest 192nd Street.

Zoning Case 9A4

R1 single family to O1 limited office district at 1500 Southwest 44th Street.

Zoning Case 9A5

R1 single family to I1 light industrial district at 208 Southeast 21st Street.

Zoning Case 9A6

RA single family one acre rural residential to DU at 13320 Southwest 29th Street.

Zoning Case 9A7

I1 light industrial and ABC3 club to I1 light industrial district at 924 Southeast 44th Street.

Zoning Case 9A8

PUD 1224.

Zoning Case 9A9

R1 single family residential and PUD to new PUD at 19201 North Portland.

Zoning Case 9A10

PUD 1542.

Zoning Case 9A11

AA Agricultural and C4 General Commercial to new PUD at 7217 South Chaka Road.

Zoning Case 9A12

Plan unit development to new PUD at 11420 Northwest Expressway.

Zoning Case 9A13

R2 medium low density residential to new SPUD at 2801 Southwest 30th Street.

Zoning Case 9A14

R1 single family to new simplified plan unit development at 2441 Northwest First Street.

Zoning Case 9A15

Plan unit development to new simplified plan unit development at 1630 Mfield Place.

Zoning Case 9A16

Simplified plan unit development district to new SPUD at 6820 North Classen Boulevard.

Zoning Case 9A17

R4 general residential to new simplified plan unit development District at 1031 Oakdale Drive.

Zoning Case 9B

Deferred item.

Animal Welfare Issue (9C)

Final hearing on an animal welfare issue.

Chief City Introduced Item (9D)

Final hearing on an item introduced by Chief City.

Parks Department Item (9E)

Final hearing on an item from the Parks Department.

Abandoned Buildings Ordinance (9F)

Public hearing on an ordinance regarding abandoned buildings.

Water System Development Charges Ordinance (9G)

Introduction of an ordinance regarding water system development charges.

Transportation Network Company Ordinance (9H)

Discussion and vote on amendments and the ordinance regulating transportation network companies.

Dilapidated Structures Resolution (9I1 and 9I2)

Resolution declaring structures dilapidated.

Unsecured Structures Resolution (9J1 and 9J2)

Resolution declaring structures unsecured and authorizing securing.

Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2014-15 (9K1 and 9K2)

Public hearing on a resolution to adopt an amendment for the fiscal year 2014-15 budget.

Fire Station Physical Conditions Study (9L)

Public hearing on a resolution for a study on fire station physical conditions.

Grant Award Acceptance (9M)

Public hearing on a resolution authorizing acceptance of a grant award.

Parks Committee Resolution (9N)

Resolution from the Parks Committee regarding naming opportunities policy.

Emergency Operations Plan Revision (9O)

Resolution to approve the Emergency Operations Plan as revised.

Salary Continuation (9P)

Salary continuation item.

Workers Compensation Issue (9Q)

Workers' compensation issue.

Legal Issue (9R)

Legal issue.

Legal Issue (9S)

Legal issue requiring executive session.

Purchase of Property (9T)

Opportunity to enter into executive session regarding purchase of property.

Item 9U

Item not needed today.

Claims Recommended for Denial (9V)

Claims recommended for denial.

Claims Recommended for Approval (10A)

Claims recommended for approval.

Items from Council (11)

Council members' comments and reports, including discussion on condemnation and the Convention Center Hotel.

City Manager Reports

Presentation on the Convention Center Hotel and sales and use tax collections.

Citizens to be Heard

Public comments from citizens.