Meeting Summary
The City Council approved significant changes to the Fire Code, including amendments regarding hours of operation for shredding facilities and removal of specific items. A contentious zoning case for a memory care facility was approved with a developer contribution for a neighborhood wall. The Council also passed a resolution advocating for public ownership of the state-owned rail line between Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
Key Decisions & Votes
Zoning Case 2232 SW 104th Street (Memory Care Facility)
01:38:00Approved the rezoning to a new SPUD for a memory care facility, with the developer agreeing to contribute $10,000 towards a neighborhood wall/fencing, contingent on the wall being built and an agreement between affected neighborhoods. The approval also maintained the proposed enhanced landscaping plan.
Fire Code Changes (Item 8C1)
01:22:00Adopted changes to the fire code as amended, removing requirements related to airbags and mercury switches, clarifying reporting requirements for industry, and allowing the fire marshal's office discretion to adjust hours of operation for shredding facilities.
Citywide Donation Policy (Item 8I)
01:49:00Approved a resolution establishing a citywide policy for the acceptance and use of donations to the city, developed to address issues with donations having costly administrative strings attached.
Bus Shelters in Bond Projects (Item 8J)
01:57:00Approved a resolution to encourage the inclusion of bus shelters in 2007 bond issue street improvement projects, leveraging existing sidewalk and ADA accessibility efforts.
State-Owned Rail Line (Item 10D)
02:10:00Approved a resolution urging the state to retain public ownership of the rail line between Oklahoma City and Tulsa to ensure future passenger rail service, mirroring resolutions passed by other cities along the corridor.
Upcoming Community Events
Runlucky 5K
Sound Bites
Outdoor concert and food truck lunch on Robert S. Kerr between Robinson and Harvey, part of downtown employee appreciation week.
Strides of March Half Marathon and Dogwood-5K
Starts at 8:00 AM (5K at 8:15 AM) on Lake Stanley Draper Drive along the west side of the lake, fundraising for OKC Metro Alliance's first step programs.
Oklahoma Heritage Land Run
10K, 5K, and 1-mile run through Heritage Hills and Midtown, benefiting the Oklahoma Heritage Association and Gaylord Pickins Museum.
Redbud Classic
Bicycle tours on Saturday (10, 33, 50 miles) leaving from Waterford Plaza, and running events on Sunday (5K, 10K, 2-mile run/walk/stroller derby), benefiting Anna's House Foundation.
RX5K
Starts around 9:00 AM, benefiting the University of Oklahoma's College of Pharmacy Foundation.
Financial Matters
Mura District Economic Redevelopment Fund Loan
Loan from the Mura District economic redevelopment fund, leaving an approximate balance of $55,000-$60,000 after approval, with program income of approximately $25,000 per month.
Budget Amendment
An increase of $9.5 million for the budget as a whole, including adjustments for debt service, public safety sales tax for fire services (self-contained breathing apparatus), hotel tax for fairgrounds improvements and ADA issues, and a cash flow transfer for the medical services program.
Claims Recommended for Denial
One claim denied due to being filed beyond the one-year statute of limitations.
Claims Recommended for Approval
Approval of various claims.
Developer Contribution for Wall/Fencing (Zoning Case 8A6)
Developer agreed to contribute $10,000 to a general fund for a wall/fencing project, contingent on an agreement between the west and south neighborhoods and the wall being built.
Public Comments
Public comments covered a range of topics including concerns about police harassment of the homeless, appreciation for Santa Fe rail station restoration, suggestions for city acquisition and rehabilitation of dilapidated properties, strong opinions on proposed fire code changes for shredding facilities (noise, explosions, hours of operation), and extensive debate over a zoning case for a memory care facility (concerns about a wall, flooding, property values, and future development of adjacent land). There was also significant input regarding the public ownership of the state-owned rail line and the future of passenger rail.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Zoning case at 7825 Winnie Street (Item 8A2) deferred indefinitely.
- Executive session item (Item 8N) moved to executive session.
Watch For
- Further development of a city gift policy (Item 10A).
- Investigation into water drainage and erosion issues in the Kingswood/Greenbryer neighborhood (related to Item 8A6).
- Implementation of bus shelters in future bond projects (Item 8J).
- Outcomes from the program on vacant and abandoned properties (Item 10C).
Announcements
- Recognition and appreciation of the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Foundation for their contributions to education and economic development.
- Awards presented for the Oklahoma City Holiday River Parade, including categories for civic nonprofit, small business, corporate government, Chairman's Award, Grand Marshal's Award, and Mayor's Award.
Agenda Summary
Item 4A
Receive the Journal of Council Proceedings for February 11th and 18th.
Item 4B
Approve the Journal of Council Proceedings for January 28th and February 4th.
Item 5
Request for uncontested continuances, striking several items from the consent docket and 8F1.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items
Consideration of five remaining items after one was struck.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA) Items
Consideration of three items, including claims and payroll.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Items
Consideration of four items.
Consent Docket
Approval of a lengthy consent docket, with discussion on contracts for police technology, Mura District economic redevelopment fund, canal extension negotiations, and drainage improvements.
Concurrence Docket
Approval of items on the concurrence docket.
Item 8A1
Zoning case for an ABC3 license at 1228 Southwest 2nd Street in Ward 6.
Item 8A2
Zoning case at 7825 Winnie Street in Ward 3.
Item 8A3
Zoning case from DA agricultural district to a new PUD at 9435 Northwest 122nd Street in Ward 8 for an office warehouse business park.
Item 8A4
Zoning case from R4 General Residential to a new Simplified Plan Unit Development at 1215 Northeast 34th Street in Ward 7.
Item 8A5
Zoning case to permit expansion of the Girl Scout of Western Oklahoma headquarters at 6100 North Robinson Avenue in Ward 2.
Item 8A6
Zoning case from R1 single family residential to a new SPUD for a memory care facility at 2232 Southwest 104th Street in Ward 5.
Item 8A7
Zoning case from an existing SPUD to a new SPUD for a parking lot for a Sam's at 4301 North May Avenue in Ward 2.
Item 8A8
Zoning case from an existing SPUD and AE2 airport environ zone district to a new Simplified Plan Unit Development at 2421 South I35 service road in Ward 7 to add a second approach for safety.
Item 8B1
Changes to the building code.
Item 8B2
Changes to the building code.
Item 8B3
Changes to the building code.
Item 8C1
Changes to the fire code, including amendments to section 105.6.45.1 regarding airbags, mercury switches, reporting requirements, and hours of operation for shredding facilities.
Item 8C2
Changes to the fire code.
Item 8C3
Changes to the fire code.
Item 8D
Public hearing on an unspecified item, second time before council.
Item 8E
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures, specifically 3221 Northwest 24th Street.
Item 8F
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures, specifically 21104 Northeast 28th Street.
Item 8G
Budget amendment for several funds including debt service, public safety sales tax, hotel tax, and medical services program.
Item 8H1
Revocable right-of-way permit for DG Productions to hold the Runlucky 5K.
Item 8H2
Revocable right-of-way permit for Downtown OKC, Inc. to hold 'Sound Bites' outdoor concert and food truck lunch.
Item 8H3
Revocable right-of-way permit for Oklahoma City Metro Alliance to hold the Strides of March Half Marathon and Dogwood-5K.
Item 8H4
Revocable right-of-way permit for the Oklahoma Heritage Association to host the Oklahoma Heritage Land Run.
Item 8H5
Revocable right-of-way permit for the Redbud Foundation to hold the annual Redbud Classic.
Item 8H6
Revocable right-of-way permit for the University of Oklahoma's College of Pharmacy Alumni Association to hold the RX5K.
Item 8I
Resolution approving a citywide policy about the acceptance and use of donations to the city.
Item 8J
Resolution concerning the inclusion of bus shelters in 2007 bond issue street improvement projects.
Item 8K
Executive session item (no executive session needed).
Item 8L
Executive session item (no executive session needed).
Item 8M
Executive session item (no executive session needed).
Item 8N
Executive session item.
Item 8O
Claims recommended for denial.
Item 9
Claims recommended for approval.
Item 10A
Discussion on a rough draft resolution from Councilman Shadid regarding a new city gift policy.
Item 10B
Resolution from Councilman Ryan regarding homeowners association responsibility for natural waterways used as drainage facilities.
Item 10C
Resolution from Councilman McAte and Councilwoman Sier regarding staff and community volunteers attending a program on vacant and abandoned properties.
Item 10D
Resolution from Councilman White and Greenwell concerning the ownership and potential sale of the state-owned rail line between Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
Item 10E
Resolution from Councilman McAte concerning the ownership and potential sale of the state-owned rail line between Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
City Manager Reports
Discussion of the February sales and use tax collection report.
Citizens to be Heard
Public comments from citizens.