Meeting Summary
The City Council voted to strike a controversial ordinance that would have required city licensing for small in-home daycare providers, sending it back for further review and potential legislative action. This decision followed extensive public comments from concerned parents and providers. Additionally, the council approved various zoning cases, revocable permits for community events, and several financial and administrative items.
Key Decisions & Votes
Child Care Ordinance
40:00The proposed ordinance, which would have required city licensing for in-home daycares caring for 6-7 children, was struck from the agenda and sent back to staff for further investigation and potential legislative action due to significant public opposition and concerns about state law compliance and impact on providers.
Petty Cash Fund for Code Enforcement
40:00The council approved the establishment of a petty cash fund for the code enforcement department on its third reading.
Zoning Case Ward 4 (924 SE 44th St)
38:00Approval to rezone 924 Southeast 44th Street from C3 Community Commercial to I1 Light Industrial district.
Zoning Case Ward 6 (916 SW 29th St)
38:30Approval to rezone 916 Southwest 29th Street from I1 Light Industrial and R1 Single Family Residential to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development (SPUD).
Zoning Case Ward 2 (3104 NW Ave)
39:00Approval to rezone 3104 Northwestern Avenue from a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development (SPUD) to provide more flexibility for building uses.
Zoning Case Ward 1 (4121 N Sarah Rd)
39:30Approval to rezone 4121 North Sarah Road from R1 Single Family Residential to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development (SPUD).
Close Right-of-Way on SE 74th Street
39:45Approval to close a portion of a Right-of-Way on Southeast 74th Street East of South Sooner to facilitate a new Emergency Care Facility.
Public Safety Sales Tax for Fire Department
1:19:00The public hearing regarding the public safety sales tax for the fire department was approved.
Public Safety Sales Tax for Police Department
1:19:30The public hearing regarding the public safety sales tax for the police department was approved.
OKC Pride Celebration Revocable Permit
1:20:00Granted a revocable Right-of-Way permit to OKC Pride for their celebration weekend, which includes a parade and an extended two-day festival.
Stars and Stripes River Festival Revocable Permit
1:21:00Granted a revocable permit to the Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation to hold the Stars and Stripes River Festival.
One Oak Reorganization
1:21:30A housekeeping item reflecting a reorganization of One Oak was approved.
Claims Recommended for Denial
1:22:30The council approved the recommendation to deny certain claims.
Claims Recommended for Approval
1:22:45The council approved the recommendation for various claims.
Upcoming Community Events
OKC Pride Celebration Weekend
Parade route on Northwest Classen to Northwest 39th and back West to Northwest 39th and Penn. The Arts Festival is extended to two days, and a block party will be held Friday night.
Stars and Stripes River Festival
Racing begins at 8 AM, with the festival running from 10 AM to 10 PM, concluding with fireworks. Activities include a beer garden, exhibitors, and food trucks.
Financial Matters
Workers Compensation Legal Services Retainer (MFA Item E)
Discussion regarding the retainer for workers' compensation legal services, confirmed as a flat fee that was increased this year after a previous decrease.
Kerr Park Contract Award (Consent Docket 6V)
Awarded contract to Lingo Construction for the city's portion of work on Kerr Park, a public-private partnership with SandRidge Energy, funded by the 2007 bond issue.
Street Resurfacing Projects (Consent Docket 6Y)
Approval of 14 residential street resurfacing projects from Northeast 16th through 23rd, from Kelly to Martin Luther King, funded by 2007 Geo bond funds.
GO Bonds Sales (Consent Docket A and N)
Approval of General Obligation bonds sales.
Petty Cash Fund for Code Enforcement (Item 8C)
Establishment of a petty cash fund for the code enforcement department.
Claims Recommended for Denial (Item 8O)
Claims recommended for denial by the council.
Claims Recommended for Approval (Item 9)
Claims recommended for approval by the council.
Public Comments
Nineteen citizens, primarily in-home daycare providers and parents, expressed strong opposition to the proposed ordinance. They cited concerns about lack of transparency and notice, financial burdens, potential closure of home daycares, negative impact on families and children, and the importance of the home-like environment. Many felt DHS regulations were sufficient and questioned the necessity and origin of the city ordinance. Additionally, one citizen requested a variance to keep a fence across a closed alley due to crime concerns.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Child Care Ordinance (Item 8D) - sent back to the Board of Governors for further review and potential legislative action.
Watch For
- Legislative action regarding state and city daycare regulations
- Review of the Board of Governors' composition for daycare licensing
- Clarification on boulevard funds for street improvements
- Development of metrics for streetscaping project effectiveness
- Mosquito control measures in city-maintained drainage facilities
- Progress on the Indian Culture Center
Announcements
- A citation was presented to John Montgomery for 38 years of service as a federal consultant for Oklahoma City, recognizing his significant contributions to numerous infrastructure projects and federal funding initiatives.
- June 2014 was proclaimed as Immigrant Heritage Month in Oklahoma City, celebrating the diverse contributions of immigrants to the economy, culture, and social fabric of the nation.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Appointments
Series of appointments to various boards and commissions.
Item 4A: Journal of Council Proceedings
Receive the Journal of Council proceedings for June 10th.
Item 4B: Journal of Council Proceedings
Approve the Journal of Council proceedings for May 27th and June 3rd.
Item 5: Request for Uncontested Continuances
Requests to strike several items from the agenda, including 6500 South Country Club Drive, 916 Greenvil Road, 4913 South Woodward Avenue, and 2233 Northwest 32nd Street.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (MFA) items
Six items presented for consideration by the Municipal Facilities Authority.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (PPA) items
Six items presented for consideration by the Public Property Authority.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) items
Six items presented for consideration by the Environmental Assistance Trust.
Consent Docket (excluding A and N)
Series of routine administrative and contractual items, excluding General Obligation bonds sales.
Consent Docket Item A and N: GO Bonds Sales
General Obligation bonds sales, pulled from the consent docket for a separate vote.
Item 7: Concurrence Docket
Two items on the concurrence docket.
Item 8A1: Zoning Case Ward 4
Rezone 924 Southeast 44th Street from C3 Community Commercial to I1 Light Industrial.
Item 8A2: Zoning Case Ward 6
Rezone 916 Southwest 29th Street from I1 Light Industrial and R1 Single Family Residential to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development (SPUD).
Item 8A3: Zoning Case Ward 2
Rezone 3104 Northwestern Avenue from a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development (SPUD) for increased flexibility.
Item 8A4: Zoning Case Ward 1
Rezone 4121 North Sarah Road from R1 Single Family Residential to a new Simplified Planned Unit Development (SPUD).
Item 8B: Close Right-of-Way
Close a portion of a Right-of-Way on Southeast 74th Street East of South Sooner.
Item 8C: Establish Petty Cash Fund
Establish a petty cash fund for the Code Enforcement department (third reading).
Item 8D: Child Care Ordinance
Proposed ordinance regarding city licensing requirements for child care homes.
Item 8E: Dilapidated Structures
Items related to dilapidated structures.
Item 8F: Insecure Structures
Items related to insecure structures.
Item 8G: Public Safety Sales Tax
Public hearing regarding the public safety sales tax for the fire department.
Item 8H: Public Safety Sales Tax
Public hearing regarding the public safety sales tax for the police department.
Item 8I: Revocable Right-of-Way Permit
Request for a revocable Right-of-Way permit with OKC Pride for the OKC Pride Celebration weekend (June 20-22).
Item 8J: Revocable Permit
Request for a revocable permit with the Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation to hold the Stars and Stripes River Festival (June 28th).
Item 8K: Housekeeping Item
Housekeeping item reflecting a reorganization of One Oak.
Item 8L: Executive Session
Item requiring executive session.
Item 8M: Executive Session
Item requiring executive session.
Item 8N: Strike Item
Item to be struck from the agenda.
Item 8O: Claims Recommended for Denial
Claims recommended for denial by the council.
Item 9: Claims Recommended for Approval
Claims recommended for approval by the council.