Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several zoning requests, including expansions for the Infant Crisis Center and a metal recycling plant, but denied a large apartment and commercial development. They also advanced an ordinance to create a registry for vacant and abandoned buildings and adopted their state and federal legislative agendas. Key recognitions were made for outstanding teachers, employees, and May 20th tornado recovery efforts.
Key Decisions & Votes
MAPS 3 Sidewalk Program Funding
30:00A resolution to allocate $9 million from excess MAPS 3 revenue to the sidewalk program was referred to the Trails and Sidewalks Committee for further review and process.
Infant Crisis Center Expansion Zoning
1:10:00A zoning change was approved for 4224 North Lincoln Boulevard, allowing the Infant Crisis Center to expand its facilities and build a warehouse.
Salvation Army Facility Zoning
1:28:00A zoning change was approved for the Salvation Army at 2100 Northwest 10th Street to allow for social services, an emergency shelter, and other facilities, despite neighborhood concerns about potential crime and traffic.
Planned Unit Development (PUD) at 11900 Northwest 10th Street
2:15:00A proposal for a PUD including up to 350 apartment units, senior housing, office, and commercial was denied due to concerns about increased residential density, traffic impact, and strain on city services at the city's border.
USA Metal Recycling Planned Unit Development (PUD)
2:55:00A PUD for a metal recycling plant at 100 North Morgan Road was approved, allowing I3 outdoor storage within an I2 zone, with commitments for a 12-foot masonry wall and advanced environmental controls to mitigate noise and pollution.
Streetcar Project Contract Extension (Item AJ)
1:07:00The extension of the contract with Jacobs Engineering for the streetcar project was approved, despite one council member's continued opposition to the project.
Upcoming Community Events
Turkey Tracks 5K
Downtown at 5th and Harvey, with temporary road closure of Harvey Avenue between 4th and 6th from 6 AM to 11 AM. Benefits Toys for Tots.
Financial Matters
MAPS 3 Sidewalk Program Funding
Proposed allocation of funds from excess MAPS 3 revenue to address a shortfall in the sidewalk program.
Woodson Park Upgrade
Project to upgrade Woodson Park with an adult baseball field, soccer facilities, and other amenities, funded by a 2007 bond program.
Expo Building MAPS 3 Project
Budget for the design and construction of a new 200,000 square foot expo hall at the State Fair Park.
Vacant and Abandoned Buildings Registry Program
Estimated cost for implementing the program, including staff and administrative functions, with initial registration and renewal fees.
State Public Transportation Funding for Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City's share of state funding for public transportation, representing about 4% of the operating budget.
Public Comments
Public comments included criticism of certain MAPS projects, allegations of police misconduct and a cover-up, a defense of a council member's voting record, and a complaint regarding the downgrading of an assault charge on a city bus.
Coming Up
Tabled
- MAPS 3 Sidewalk Program funding (referred to Trails and Sidewalks Committee for further review)
Watch For
- Public hearing for the Vacant and Abandoned Buildings Registry ordinance (November 19th, final adoption December 3rd).
- Public hearing for the Food Sales from Vehicles ordinance (final hearing after November 19th).
- Public hearing for the Outdoor Sales and Storage near OKC Memorial ordinance (final hearing after November 19th).
- Presentation of the Convention Center Hotel market analysis and OCU economic impact study (targeted for December 17th).
- Investigation into Union Pacific train noise in the JFK area (2 AM to 5 AM).
- Report on the possibility of banning e-cigarettes.
- Investigation into particulate debris and explosions from metal recycling plants.
Announcements
- Sherry Dew was named Teacher of the Month for November 2013 by the Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools and Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
- Kathy Connell was named Employee of the Month for November 2013 by the South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club.
- The Rock Assembly of God, Moore Schools, and St. Andrews United Methodist Church were recognized for their extraordinary work and support during the May 20, 2013, tornado recovery efforts.
- The city's legislative committee reported successes in the 2013 session, including work on smoking restrictions on city property, workers' compensation reform, and balanced pension reform.
- Federal legislative successes include the passage of the Marketplace Fairness Act in the Senate and the receipt of a $13.6 million Tiger Grant.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Opening of the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Recognition of Sherry Dew as November 2013 Teacher of the Month
Honoring Sherry Dew, a social studies teacher from Webster Middle School, for her dedication and involvement in student education.
Recognition of Kathy Connell as November 2013 Employee of the Month
Honoring Kathy Connell, Field Operations Supervisor for the Bricktown Canal field horticulture section, for her 24 years of service and contributions to city beautification.
Resolution of Appreciation for May 20th Tornado Recovery Efforts
Recognizing Rock Assembly of God, Moore Schools, and St. Andrews United Methodist Church for their partnership and tireless support in the storm recovery efforts.
Item 3c: Resolution addressing the shortfall of revenue for the MAPS 3 Sidewalk Program
Proposal to allocate $9 million from $21 million in excess MAPS 3 revenue to the sidewalk program to meet original commitments.
Item 3d: Appointments to the Electrical Appeals and Code Commission
Appointments of individuals to serve on the Electrical Appeals and Code Commission.
Item 3e: Council's annual review of an employee
Review of one of the three employees hired by the City Council.
Item 3f: Council's annual review of an employee
Review of one of the three employees hired by the City Council.
Item 3g: Council's annual review of an employee
Review of one of the three employees hired by the City Council.
Item 4a: Receive the journal of council proceedings for October 22nd and 29th
Receiving the official minutes from previous council meetings.
Item 4b: Approve the journal of council proceedings for October 15th
Approving the official minutes from a previous council meeting.
Item 5: Request for uncontested continuances
Requests to strike or continue several items on the agenda.
OCMFA Item mfaf1: Companion item with the Boggs workers comp claim
A workers' compensation claim related to Hobart Boggs.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items
Consideration of items related to the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items
Consideration of three items related to the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Items
Consideration of claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust.
Consent Docket (excluding Item AJ)
Approval of various routine items on the consent agenda.
Consent Docket Item AJ: Extending the contract with Jacobs Engineering for the streetcar project
Extension of the contract with Jacobs Engineering for work on the streetcar project.
Concurrence Docket
Approval of various routine items on the concurrence agenda.
Item 8a1: ABC issue in Ward 4 at 9501 South Shields Boulevard
Discussion regarding a facility's past use as an adult entertainment venue.
Item 8a2: Zoning case in Ward 7 at 4224 North Lincoln Boulevard
Request to allow the Infant Crisis Center to expand its facilities and build a warehouse.
Item 8b: Partial street closing on Northwest 76th Street between Hudson and Harvey
Request for a partial street closing.
Item 8c: Zoning case in Ward 6 at 2100 Northwest 10th Street
Proposed Salvation Army project for social services, emergency shelter, and other facilities.
Item 8d: Zoning case in Ward 1 at 11900 Northwest 10th Street
Proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a 72-acre tract including apartments, senior housing, office, and commercial.
Item 8e: Zoning case in Ward 1 at 100 North Morgan Road
Proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a metal recycling plant.
Item 8f1: Public hearing regarding requests for electric substations
Public hearing on proposals for new electric substations.
Item 8f2: Public hearing regarding restrictions on food sales from vehicles
Public hearing on proposed restrictions for mobile food vendors.
Item 8f3: Public hearing regarding outdoor sales and outdoor storage near the Oklahoma City Memorial
Public hearing on regulations for outdoor sales and storage in the vicinity of the Oklahoma City Memorial.
Item 8g: Ordinance being introduced to create a registry for vacant and abandoned buildings
Introduction of an ordinance to establish a registry for vacant and abandoned properties in the city.
Item 8h: Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures
Public hearing on properties identified as dilapidated structures.
Item 8i: Public hearing regarding unsecured structures
Public hearing on properties identified as unsecured structures.
Item 8j: Request for a revocable right-of-way permit to hold the Turkey Tracks event in Ward 6
Permit request for a Thanksgiving Day 5K event benefiting Toys for Tots in downtown Oklahoma City.
Item 8k: Resolution
Consideration of an unspecified resolution.
Item 8l: Resolution
Consideration of an unspecified resolution.
Item 8m: Item to be stricken
An unspecified item requested to be removed from the agenda.
Item 8n: Item for executive session
An unspecified item requiring discussion in executive session.
Item 8o: Claims recommended for denial
Review and vote on claims recommended for denial.
Item 9: Claims recommended for approval
Review and vote on claims recommended for approval.
Item 10a: State legislative program
Approval of the city's legislative agenda for the upcoming state session, with an amendment for stronger language on education funding.
Item 10b: Federal legislative program
Approval of the city's legislative agenda for federal issues.