July 29, 2014 City Council Meeting

The official appointment of youth representatives to the Youth Council of Oklahoma City was unanimously approved.

The majority of items on the consent docket were approved unanimously.

The contract renewal with Jacobs Engineering for the streetcar project was approved with a 6-1 vote.

All items on the concurrence docket were approved unanimously.

A zoning ABC issue for a restaurant was unanimously approved.

A zoning ABC issue for a restaurant was unanimously approved.

Rezoning from R1 single family residential to I2 moderate industrial was unanimously approved.

Rezoning for a Chicken Express restaurant from AA/C3 to C3 was unanimously approved.

This zoning case was continued for four weeks.

Rezoning from a PUD to an R2 medium low density district was unanimously approved.

Rezoning from multiple classifications to a new PUD was unanimously approved.

Rezoning to a new PUD for a gated community was unanimously approved.

Rezoning from a PUD to a new PUD was unanimously approved.

Rezoning from SPUD/R1 to a new SPUD was unanimously approved.

Rezoning from R1/C1 to a new SPUD was unanimously approved.

Rezoning from O2 general office to a new SPUD district was unanimously approved.

The proposal to name an alley between NW 8th and 9th Street 'Ballet Alley' was unanimously approved.

A resolution to confirm the assessment role for the Western Avenue Business Improvement District was unanimously approved.

An ordinance on the assessment role for the Western Avenue BID, including an emergency clause, was unanimously approved.

Modifications to the city's retirement system ordinance were unanimously approved.

The Urban Agriculture ordinance was approved with a 6-1 vote.

A public hearing on modifications to purchasing procedures was moved forward unanimously.

A public hearing on changes to the noise ordinance was moved forward unanimously.

An ordinance proposing new fee structures for special event food trucks and creating a license for food sales vehicle courts was introduced for future consideration.

An ordinance to modify regulations for river use and permitting activities was introduced for future consideration.

An extensive ordinance to amend regulations for taxi cabs, limousines, and introduce new rules for Transportation Network Vehicles (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft was introduced for future consideration.

Items related to dilapidated structures were approved unanimously.

Items related to unsecured structures were approved unanimously.

The Municipal Services Authority budget for the upcoming fiscal year was received and approved unanimously.

The agreement between the City of Oklahoma City and the Municipal Services Authority was approved unanimously.

A resolution formalizing the city's policy for protecting personally identifiable information was unanimously adopted.

A resolution to accept a blight study for the Northeast Renaissance urban renewal area was unanimously approved.

Multiple items were approved unanimously in a single vote.

An item was struck from the agenda.

Claims recommended for denial were denied unanimously.

Claims recommended for approval were approved unanimously.

Putnam City School District Bond Issue

A $170 million bond issue to improve every school in the district.

HUD Grants for Social Services

Awards to various agencies for homeless prevention, rapid rehousing, and shelter services.

MAPS 3 Sales Tax Collections (May 2014)

Collections for the month of May 2014.

MAPS 3 Total Sales Tax Collections (to date)

Total collections for the MAPS 3 program to date.

MAPS 3 Total Expenses (to date)

Total expenses incurred for the MAPS 3 program to date.

Hotel Tax Collections (Year ending June 30, 2014)

Hotel tax collections for the fiscal year, showing a significant increase.

July Sales and Use Tax Collections

Collections for the month of July, showing solid growth.

Projected Sales Tax Growth (Next Fiscal Year)

Projected quarterly sales tax growth rates for the upcoming fiscal year, averaging 2.8%.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Led by Abis Shi Jin Ren and Councilman Pat Ryan, respectively. Councilman Ryan's birthday was also acknowledged.

Proclamation for Putnam City Public Schools Centennial Year

Superintendent Dr. Fred Rhodes accepted a proclamation recognizing Putnam City Public Schools' 100th anniversary and its contributions to education in Oklahoma City.

Item 3A: Official Appointment of the Youth Council

Appointment of youth representatives for each ward and at-large positions to the Youth Council of Oklahoma City.

Item 4A: Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for July 15th

Reception of the journal for the specified date.

Item 4B: Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for July 1st

Approval of the journal for the specified date.

Item 5: Request for Uncontested Continuances

Requests for continuances on various items, including striking several unsecured structure items where owners had secured the properties.

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Meeting

Seven items on the MFA agenda were considered.

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Meeting

Four items on the PPA agenda were considered.

City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Meeting

Two items on the CEAT agenda were considered.

Consent Docket (excluding AW)

Approval of the majority of items on the consent docket.

Consent Docket Item AW: Renewing contract with Jacobs Engineering for streetcar

Renewal of the contract with Jacobs Engineering related to the streetcar project.

Concurrence Docket

Approval of all items on the concurrence docket.

Item 8A1: Zoning ABC issue at 6512 Northwest Expressway (Ward 1)

Zoning case for a restaurant in a commercial area.

Item 8A2: Zoning ABC issue at 2001 Northwest 142nd Street (Ward 8)

Zoning case for a restaurant near existing ABC uses.

Item 8A3: Zoning case at 131 Northeast 50th Street (Ward 7)

Rezoning from R1 single family residential to I2 moderate industrial.

Item 8A4: Zoning case at 12900 Northwest 10th Street (Ward 3)

Rezoning from AA Agricultural and C3 Community commercial to a new C3 Community commercial District for a Chicken Express restaurant.

Item 8A5: Zoning case at 13725 Southwestern Avenue

Zoning case that had been previously continued.

Item 8A6: Zoning case at 10900 Northwest 23rd Street (Ward 1)

Rezoning from a planned unit development district to a new R2 medium low density district.

Item 8A7: Zoning case at 3201 Mosley Road (Ward 7)

Rezoning from AA agricultural, R1 single family, I2 moderate industrial, and a planned unit development to a new PUD.

Item 8A8: Zoning case at 140 Northwest 164th Street (Ward 8)

Rezoning to a new planned unit development for a gated community.

Item 8A9: Zoning case at 130000 North Mustang Road (Ward 1)

Rezoning from a planned unit development to a new PUD, with R1 and R2 tracks.

Item 8A10: Zoning case at 4321 Southeast 59th Street (Ward 4)

Rezoning from a simplified planned unit development and R1 single family to a new SPUD.

Item 8A11: Zoning case at 2101 Northwest 36th Street (Ward 2)

Rezoning from R1 single family residential and C1 neighborhood commercial to a new simplified planned unit development.

Item 8A12: Zoning case at 13324 Southwest 89th Street (Ward 5)

Rezoning from O2 general office to a new simplified planned unit development district.

Item 8B: Name an alley between Northwest 8th and 9th Street, off Broadway

Proposal to name the alley 'Ballet Alley' to symbolize increased arts and culture.

Item 8C: Public hearing regarding Western Avenue Business Improvement District

Resolution to confirm the assessment role for the Western Avenue BID.

Item 8D: Ordinance on the Western Avenue BID assessment role

Ordinance related to the assessment role for the Western Avenue BID, with an emergency clause.

Item 8E: Ordinance for final hearing on modifications to retirement system

Final hearing and vote on modifications to the city's retirement system.

Item 8F: Ordinance for final hearing on Urban Agriculture (Urban EG)

Final hearing and vote on the Urban Agriculture ordinance.

Item 8G: Public hearing on modifications to purchasing procedures

Public hearing on proposed changes to the city's purchasing procedures.

Item 8H: Public hearing on changes to noise ordinance

Public hearing on proposed modifications to the city's noise ordinance.

Item 8I: Ordinance to modify special event licensing for food trucks and create food sales vehicle court license

Introduction of an ordinance to change fees and structures for food truck licensing and establish regulations for food sales vehicle courts on private property.

Item 8J: Ordinance to modify river use and permitting activities

Introduction of an ordinance to review and improve regulations for river use, including allowing camping and special permits for activities like water skiing.

Item 8K: Ordinance regarding vehicles for hire (taxi cabs, TNCs like Uber/Lyft)

Introduction of an extensive ordinance to amend regulations for vehicles for hire, including new articles for Transportation Network Vehicles (TNVS) and Transportation Network Companies (TNCs).

Item 8L: Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures

Public hearing on various properties identified as dilapidated structures.

Item 8M: Public hearing regarding unsecured structures

Public hearing on various properties identified as unsecured structures.

Item 8N: Receive MSA budget for fiscal year 2014-15

Reception of the budget for the Municipal Services Authority.

Item 8O: Agreement between the city and MSA

Approval of the agreement between the City of Oklahoma City and the Municipal Services Authority.

Item 8P: Resolution on Personally Identifiable Information (PII) policy

Resolution to formalize a policy for protecting personally identifiable information collected by the city.

Item 8Q: Resolution for planning study in Northeast Oklahoma City

Resolution to accept a blight study for the Northeast Renaissance urban renewal area as a prelude to creating an urban renewal plan.

Item 8R, 8S, 8T, 8U: Various items

Multiple items voted on collectively.

Item 8V: Motion to strike

An item was moved to be struck from the agenda.

Item 8W, 8X, 8Y, 8Z: Executive Session items

Items requiring discussion in executive session.

Item AA: Claims recommended for denial

Review of claims recommended for denial.

Item 9A: Claims recommended for approval

Review of claims recommended for approval.

Item 10: Items from Council

Council members shared observations from the National League of Cities visit to St. Paul, including public transit, streetcar appearance, and economic incentives.

City Manager Reports: City Council Priority Briefing

Presentations on transportation systems, public education, and community health and wellness, including updates on road conditions, transit ridership, education initiatives, and parks and recreation.

City Manager Reports: MAPS 3 Program Update

Update on the financial status and progress of all seven MAPS 3 projects, including the park, streetcar, convention center, river, fairgrounds, health and wellness centers, trails, and sidewalks.

City Manager Reports: Advanced Life Support (ALS) with the Fire Department

Update on the revised methodology for implementing ALS capabilities at fire stations, prioritizing based on response times and ambulance wait times.

City Manager Reports: Hotel Collections and Sales & Use Tax Collections

Report on hotel tax collections (up 7.3% for the year) and July sales and use tax collections (up 5.7% for the month), with projections for future sales tax growth.