Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several appointments, journal proceedings, and various permits for community events. Key decisions included the approval of a zoning change for a senior living development, a special use permit for a driving range with a restaurant, and the introduction of ordinances for electronic bidding and park fees. The Neighborhood Stabilization Program was highlighted for its success in redeveloping foreclosed properties and supporting affordable housing.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointment to Golf Commission
02:00An appointment to the Golf Commission was unanimously approved.
Journal of Council Proceedings
02:40The journal of council proceedings for August 13th and July 30th were unanimously approved.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (MFA) Items
08:50Five items related to the Municipal Facilities Authority, including road projects, were unanimously approved.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Claims and Payroll
09:40Claims and payroll for the Public Property Authority were unanimously approved.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Items
10:10Two items for the Environmental Assistance Trust were unanimously approved.
Consent Docket
17:00The consent docket, containing numerous routine items, was unanimously approved.
Concurrence Docket
17:40The concurrence docket was unanimously approved.
ABC Issue in Ward 2 (Liquor License)
18:50A request for a liquor license at 3608 N May Suite A was unanimously approved with an emergency clause.
Zoning Case in Ward 7 (PUD for Senior Living)
24:00A zoning case for a new planned unit development at 641 NW 164th Street, intended for senior living, was approved after the applicant worked with neighbors to address concerns.
Special Use Permit for Driving Range with Restaurant
26:00The amendment to conditions, the special use permit, and the ABC aspect for a proposed driving range with a restaurant and alcohol service were all unanimously approved.
Ordinance on Front Yard Parking Cleanup
28:30An ordinance to clean up language regarding front yard parking was passed.
Traffic Commission Parking Situations in Ward 8
29:00Recommendations from the Traffic Commission regarding parking in Ward 8 were unanimously passed.
Ordinance for Electronic Bidding
31:00An ordinance authorizing electronic bidding and electronic signatures for city procurement was introduced, with a public hearing set for September 10th.
Ordinance Regarding Park Fees
34:00An ordinance to implement changes in park fees for facility rentals and special events was introduced, with a public hearing set for September 10th.
Public Hearing on Dilapidated Structures
34:50Items under the public hearing regarding dilapidated structures were passed.
Public Hearing on Unsecured Structures
35:10Items under the public hearing regarding unsecured structures were passed.
Revocable Right-of-Way Permits for Events
37:30Permits for the Walk to End Alzheimer's, Andy Payne Memorial Race, Rock the Boat on the Bricktown Canal, Wiggle Out Loud, and the Multicultural Arts Festival were all unanimously approved.
Salary Continuation
47:20Salary continuation was unanimously approved.
Claims Recommended for Denial
48:30Claims recommended for denial were unanimously approved.
Claims Recommended for Approval
48:50Claims recommended for approval were unanimously passed.
Upcoming Community Events
Walk to End Alzheimer's
Bricktown Ballpark (Mickey Mantle Plaza), registration 8:30 AM, ceremonies 9:35 AM, walk 10:00 AM. Route through Bricktown.
Andy Payne Memorial Race
6:30 AM, Lake Stanley Draper. Includes 5K, half marathon, and full marathon.
Rock the Boat on the Bricktown Canal
Noon to 6 PM, Bricktown Canal (Wanda Jackson Way closure requested). Features live music, caricatures, face painting, and food trucks.
Wiggle Out Loud Event
11 AM to 7 PM, Bicentennial Park. Free family music festival with bands, movement activities, and arts/music activities.
Multicultural Arts Festival
Memorial Park (36th and Classen). Features music, art, crafts, and exhibits, including a Creek Indian exhibit.
Upward Transitions Ribbon Cutting
5:30 PM on West Main Street for a new facility.
City-wide service for tornado victims
7:30 PM at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Kelly Avenue.
Financial Matters
Budget Amendment (Item AM)
Transfer of $8 million from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Projects Fund for ward capital projects. Increase CIP fund by $12.8 million from the OKC Economic Development Trust for ASA Hall of Fame Stadium improvements. Increase CIP fund by $1.5 million for asbestos abatement/carpet replacement at Cox Convention Center and repairs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Add a $175,000 donation from Continental Resources for Bluff Creek Park pavilion to the Special Purpose Fund. Add $388,000 from the OKC Airport Trust for widening S Portland Avenue to the Special Purpose Fund. Total budget increase of $22.9 million.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
A program established in 2008 to address the foreclosure crisis, repurpose single-family homes, and develop workforce rental housing. Total funds allocated were $21 million, with significant leverage from private funds. The program has acquired 72 properties, sold 52, and supported multi-family affordable housing and a homeless shelter.
Public Comments
Two citizens spoke during public comments. Joe Sars Nelson raised concerns about the proposed streetcar project, questioning its cost, land acquisition, operating expenses, and perceived lack of utility for residents and businesses, suggesting it should extend to outlying areas. Roy Stafford spoke about public service announcements, ADA issues, and perceived intimidation, mentioning past interactions with city officials and law enforcement.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 8D SPUD 706 deferred until September 10th
- Item 8A2 Zoning Case (2101 N Sarah Rd) deferred until September 10th
Deadlines
- Electronic Bidding Ordinance Public Hearing: September 10th
- Park Fees Ordinance Public Hearing: September 10th
- Electronic Bidding Ordinance Final Adoption: September 24th
- Park Fees Ordinance Effective Date: October 24th
- NSP Single Family Homes Completion: By next year (2014)
- Bricktown Apartments Start: Mid-2014
- Bricktown Apartments Completion: By 2016
Watch For
- Report on ODOT's plans for 74th Street and coordination with 150th Street project
- Report on vehicle per day counts for road widenings
- Update on manhole cover issues in Heritage Hills resurfacing project
- Formal presentation by Tom Anderson on the Sports Arena Citizens Oversight Committee
- Analysis of street widening project timelines and contractor allowances
- Reevaluation of lighting policy, specifically mid-block lighting
- Research on historical outcomes of social service facilities versus initial public objections
- Discussion on inclusionary zoning and incentive-based affordable housing
Announcements
- Recognition of Neighborhood Alliance for their work in capacity building and creating strong neighborhoods.
- Recognition of the Stockyards Main Street program as a tremendous success and the first urban main street program in the city.
- Upward Transitions is having a ribbon cutting this evening at 5:30 PM on West Main Street for a new facility.
- Councilman John A. Johnson thanked David Todd for presenting at his town hall meeting on Maps for Kids and Maps 3, and the City Manager for attending.
- Councilman John A. Johnson thanked the Oklahoma City Police Department Spring Lake Division for a ride-along and Fire Department Station 12 for their work.
- Congratulations to C.J. Robertson, the new superintendent for Millwood Public Schools, and David Lopez, the interim superintendent for Oklahoma City Public Schools.
- A city-wide service for tornado victims will be hosted by the General Baptist State Convention this Friday at 7:30 PM at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Kelly Avenue.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Appointment on Golf Commission
Appointment to the Golf Commission.
Item 4A: Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for August 13th
To receive the journal of council proceedings.
Item 4B: Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for July 30th
To approve the journal of council proceedings.
Item 5: Request for uncontested continuances
Requests to defer or strike various items from the agenda.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (MFA) items
Five items related to the Municipal Facilities Authority, including road projects.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) claims and payroll
Claims and payroll for the Public Property Authority.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) items
Two items for the Environmental Assistance Trust.
Consent Docket
A collection of routine items for approval.
Concurrence Docket
A collection of routine items for approval.
Item 8A1: ABC Issue in Ward 2 (3608 N May Suite A)
Request for a liquor license.
Item 8A2: Zoning Case in Ward 1 (2101 N Sarah Rd)
Zoning case to change from R1 single family residential to R2 medium low density residential district.
Item 8A3: Zoning Case in Ward 7 (641 NW 164th St - PUD)
Zoning case for a new planned unit development, including a two-story building and a three-story building, with restricted materials and sidewalk construction commitments.
Item 8B1: Amend conditions of Special Use Permit (Driving Range)
Amending technical evaluations for a proposed driving range with restaurant.
Item 8B2: Special Use Permit (Driving Range)
Special Use Permit for a proposed driving range with restaurant and alcohol service.
Item 8C: ABC aspect of Driving Range development
ABC permit for the proposed driving range development.
Item 8D: Deferred until September 10th
Item previously deferred.
Item 8E: Ordinance to clean up language on front yard parking
Final hearing on an ordinance to clarify front yard parking regulations.
Item 8F: Traffic Commission parking situations in Ward 8
Recommendations from the Traffic Commission regarding parking in Ward 8.
Item 8G: Ordinance for electronic bidding
Introduction of an ordinance to authorize electronic bidding and electronic signatures for city procurement.
Item 8H: Ordinance regarding park fees
Introduction of an ordinance to implement portions of the 13-14 budget by changing municipal code regarding park fees, including event center rentals, special event fees, and new facility additions.
Item 8I: Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures
Public hearing concerning dilapidated structures.
Item 8J: Public hearing regarding unsecured structures
Public hearing concerning unsecured structures.
Item 8K1: Revocable Right-of-Way Permit for Walk to End Alzheimer's
Request to hold the Walk to End Alzheimer's event.
Item 8K2: Revocable Right-of-Way Permit for Andy Payne Memorial Race
Request to hold the Andy Payne Memorial Race (5K, half marathon, full marathon).
Item 8K3: Revocable Right-of-Way Permit for Rock the Boat on Bricktown Canal
Request to hold the Rock the Boat event on the Bricktown Canal.
Item 8K4: Revocable Right-of-Way Permit for Wiggle Out Loud event
Request to hold the Wiggle Out Loud family music festival.
Item 8L: Revocable Permit with Oklahoma Black Museum and Performing Arts to hold Multicultural Arts Festival
Request to hold the Multicultural Arts Festival at Memorial Park.
Item 8M: Salary continuation
Approval of salary continuation.
Item 8N: Executive Session
Item requiring discussion in executive session.
Item 8O: Executive Session
Item requiring discussion in executive session.
Item 8P: Executive Session
Item requiring discussion in executive session.
Item 8Q: Struck
Item removed from the agenda.
Item 8R: Claims recommended for denial
Claims recommended for denial.
Item 9: Claims recommended for approval
Claims recommended for approval.