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July 31, 2013 City Council Meeting

July 31, 2013 Oklahoma City, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council appointed a new class of Youth Counselors and engaged in an extensive debate regarding the Senior Wellness Centers, ultimately voting to enter into contract negotiations with all three proposed entities. Several zoning cases and revocable right-of-way permits for community events were approved, while significant items like the EMSA contract and a large bike event were deferred for further review.

Key Decisions & Votes

Youth Counselor Appointments

00:15

The City Council officially appointed the new class of Youth Counselors for the 2013-2014 program year.

Approved

PPA Item J Executive Session

00:46

An item on the Public Property Authority agenda was moved to executive session for private discussion.

Tabled

PPA Items (excluding J)

01:15

The remaining items on the Public Property Authority agenda, including the Centennial Land Run Monument contract amendment, were approved.

Approved

OCEAT Item A

01:16

Item A on the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust agenda was approved.

Approved

Consent Docket

01:28

The entire consent docket was approved unanimously.

Approved

Concurrence Docket

01:30

The entire concurrence docket was approved unanimously.

Approved

Zoning Case 8A1 (ABC issue)

01:31

An ABC issue at 2418 North Guernsey Avenue in Ward 2 was approved.

Approved

Zoning Case 8A2 (ABC issue)

01:32

An ABC issue at 1020 East Britton Road in Ward 7 was approved.

Approved

Zoning Case 8A3 (ABC issue)

01:32

An ABC issue at 9300 North Kelly in Ward 7 was approved.

Approved

Zoning Case 8A4 (AA to I2)

01:33

Zoning change from AA agricultural to I2 moderate industrial at 10546 Northwest 10th Street in Ward 1 was approved.

Approved

Zoning Case 8A5 (R1 to I1)

01:34

Zoning change from R1 single family residential to I1 light industrial at 2546 Northwest First Street in Ward 6 was approved.

Approved

Zoning Case 8A7 (O1 to R1)

01:35

Zoning change from O1 limited office to R1 single family residential at 770 West Memorial Road in Ward 8 was approved.

Approved

Zoning Case 8A8 (John Marshall High School PUD)

01:38

Zoning for a new PUD to create a multi-family residential development at the former John Marshall High School site at 9017 North University Avenue in Ward 2 was approved.

Approved

Zoning Case 8A9 (AA to PUD)

01:40

Zoning change from AA agricultural to a new PUD at 15701 North Rockwell Avenue in Ward 8 was approved.

Approved

Zoning Case 8A10 (C3 to PUD)

01:41

Zoning change from C3 community commercial to a new PUD at 12301 Northwestern Avenue in Ward 8 was approved.

Approved

Zoning Case 8A11 (Senior Living Center PUD)

01:49

A zoning case for a senior living center at 641 Northwest 164th Street in Ward 7 was deferred for 30 days to allow the developer and neighborhood to address flooding and other concerns.

Tabled

Zoning Case 8A12 (SPUD to new SPUD)

01:50

Zoning change from a simplified PUD to a new SPUD at 10545 Northwest 10th Street in Ward 1 was approved.

Approved

Zoning Case 8A13 (R1 to new SPUD)

01:53

Zoning change for OCU campus student rental units at 2307 North Blackwelder Avenue in Ward 6 was approved.

Approved

Western Avenue Business District Assessment Roll

01:54

The assessment roll for the Western Avenue business district was approved after a public hearing.

Approved

Companion Ordinance for Assessment Roll

01:55

A companion ordinance related to the Western Avenue business district assessment roll was approved, with an emergency clause also approved 8-0.

Approved

Consolidated Plan Housekeeping

01:56

A housekeeping issue related to the Consolidated Plan was approved after a public hearing.

Approved

Dilapidated Structures Public Hearing

01:57

Items regarding dilapidated structures were approved after a public hearing.

Approved

Unsecured Structures Public Hearing

01:58

Items regarding unsecured structures were approved after a public hearing.

Approved

Consolidated Plan Amendment (HUD Grants & Tornado Recovery)

02:05

An amendment to the Consolidated Plan, allocating HUD grant funding and establishing programs for tornado recovery, was approved after a public hearing.

Approved

Dedicated Police and Fire Sales Tax Resolution

02:07

A resolution authorizing the use of dedicated fire sales tax funds for replacing and upgrading fire department breathing apparatus was approved after a public hearing.

Approved

Tap and Run Event Permit

02:13

A revocable right-of-way permit for the 'Tap and Run' event in Ward 7 was approved.

Approved

Midnight Woofness Event Permit

02:15

A revocable right-of-way permit for the Oklahoma Humane Society's 'Midnight Woofness' event in Ward 2 was approved.

Approved

Mustache Bash Event Permit

02:18

A revocable right-of-way permit for the 'Mustache Bash' event in Ward 6 was approved.

Approved

Floodway Reconstruction Ordinance

02:37

A resolution allowing the Public Works department to apply to the Board of Adjustment for a one-time waiver of the drainage ordinance, permitting the reconstruction of five tornado-destroyed homes in the floodway, was approved.

Approved

Senior Wellness Centers Negotiations Scope

03:26

An amendment to include North Care in the negotiation process for Senior Wellness Centers was adopted, leading to a vote to negotiate with all three proposed entities.

Adopted

Senior Wellness Centers Negotiations

03:30

The City Council voted to direct staff to begin contract negotiations with all three proposed entities for the Senior Wellness Centers (City County Health, Putnam City Baptist Church, and North Care).

Approved

Executive Session 8P

03:30

An item requiring executive session was approved.

Approved

Claims Recommended for Denial (excluding 8T1E)

03:35

The majority of claims recommended for denial were denied.

Denied

Claims Recommended for Approval

03:35

All claims recommended for approval were approved.

Approved

NLC Travel Expenses Resolution

03:37

A resolution authorizing travel expenses for the Mayor and City Council members to attend the National League of Cities conference was approved.

Approved

PPA Item J Deferral

03:59

The deferred PPA Item J was again deferred to August 13th.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

September 29th

Bike OKC

Proposed tour through downtown and to Lake Hefner. Deferred for two weeks to review amended proposal for police presence only, no lane closures.

Not specified

Tap and Run

4-kilometer race with beer served in conjunction with Remington Park, benefiting Best Friends of Pets. Approved.

Not specified

Midnight Woofness

Oklahoma Humane Society adoption event at 7500 Northwestern, involving a street closure for safety and parking. Goal to find homes for over 200 animals. Approved.

Not specified

Mustache Bash

Fourth annual charity benefit block party on Northwest 9th Street between Broadway Avenue and the railroad track, benefiting Citizens Caring for Children. Approved.

Financial Matters

Kitchen Lake Park Project

Discussion regarding waiving competitive bidding requirements for a project that exceeded the engineer's estimate, citing value engineering and limited bidders.

EMSA Contract

Deferral of EMSA items to evaluate new service provider bids that could result in cost savings for residents.

Consolidated Plan Grant Funding

Amendment to the Consolidated Plan to allocate federal HUD grant funding, which was higher than initially estimated, and to address tornado recovery efforts.

Dedicated Police and Fire Sales Tax

Resolution to replace and upgrade the fire department's self-contained breathing apparatus using fund balance from prior years' fire sales tax.

3.5 million dollars

July Sales and Use Tax Collections

Sales tax collections for July were $1.2 million under target, potentially due to sequestration and anticipated spending on weather event recovery in future months.

Public Comments

7 citizens spoke

Public comments were primarily focused on the Senior Wellness Centers, with speakers raising concerns about church-state separation, the selection process, and the specific services offered, particularly for veterans and mental health. One citizen also spoke against the proposed streetcar system, calling it a 'boondoggle' and questioning its economic development focus over public transportation needs. Two citizens presented claims for damages against the city.

Senior Wellness Centers (locations, services, church-state separation, veteran support, mental health) Streetcar project (cost, routes, purpose) City liability for damages

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Agenda Item 8A6 (Zoning Case) deferred to August 27th.
  • Agenda Item 8B (Zoning Case) deferred to August 13th.
  • Agenda Item 8A11 (Senior Living Center PUD) deferred to August 27th.
  • Agenda Item 8F (EMSA Item) deferred to August 13th.
  • Agenda Item 8G (Public Hearing on Ambulance Code) deferred to August 13th.
  • Agenda Item 8L (Bike OKC Event) deferred for two weeks to August 13th.
  • Agenda Item 8S (Executive Session) deferred for two weeks.
  • Agenda Item 8T1E (Claim from Danielle Jackson) deferred for two weeks.
  • PPA Item J deferred to August 13th.

Watch For

  • Further discussions and contract negotiations for the Senior Wellness Centers.
  • Updates on July sales and use tax collections and potential impacts of sequestration and weather event recovery.
  • Phased construction of Project 180 streetscape improvements in downtown.

Announcements

  • The 14th year of the Youth Council of Oklahoma City program was highlighted, having involved nearly 300 high school students in city government.
  • The Centennial Land Run Monument is expected to be fully completed by 2020, with efforts underway to add more signage and a video to the city website.
  • Project 180 streetscape packages for DNA McGee, Northwest 4th Street, Robinson Avenue, and Robert S. Kerr are moving forward with final plans and specifications, with construction to be phased in smaller sections.

Agenda Summary

3A, 3B Appointments

Appointments to various city positions.

Approved

3C Youth Counselors

Introduction and official appointment of the new class of Youth Counselors for the 14th year of the program.

Approved

4A Journal of Council Proceedings

Receive the Journal of council proceedings for July 16th.

Approved

4B Journal of Council Proceedings

Approve the Journal of council proceedings for July 2nd.

Approved

5 Uncontested Continuances

Requests for deferrals or striking of various agenda items.

Approved

6A Consent Docket Item

Item on the consent docket.

No Action

8A6 Zoning Case

Zoning case due to notice problems.

Tabled

8B Zoning Case

Zoning case requested for deferral by applicant.

Tabled

8H1 Item D

Dilapidated structure at 4404 Northwest 11th Street West.

No Action

8H1 Item G

Dilapidated structure at 2521 Northwest 14th Street.

No Action

8I1 Item E

Unsecured structure at 2520 Texoma.

No Action

8I1 Item H

Unsecured structure at 1841 Northwest 8th.

No Action

8I1 Item I

Unsecured structure at 1954 Northwest 10th Street.

No Action

8I1 Item J

Unsecured structure at 3345 Northeast 11th Street.

No Action

8I1 Item K

Unsecured structure at 1227 Northwest 21st Street.

No Action

8I1 Item Q

Unsecured structure at 400 Southwest 28th Street.

No Action

8I1 Item S

Unsecured structure at 1515 Northwest 30th Street.

No Action

8I1 Item U

Unsecured structure at 2130 Northwest 32nd Street.

No Action

8I1 Item Y

Unsecured structure at 2324 Southwest 39th.

No Action

8I1 Item CC

Unsecured structure at 2640 Northwest 50th.

No Action

8I1 Item EE

Unsecured structure at 800 Southwest 65th Street.

No Action

8I1 Item FF

Unsecured structure at 2732 Southwest 82nd Street.

No Action

8I1 Item GG

Unsecured structure at 401 Northwest 85th Street.

No Action

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (MFA)

Convene as the MFA.

Approved

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (PPA)

Convene as the PPA.

Approved

PPA Item J

Item on the PPA agenda.

Tabled

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT)

Convene as the OCEAT.

Approved

Consent Docket

Approval of the consent docket.

Approved

Concurrence Docket

Approval of the concurrence docket.

Approved

8A1 Zoning Case

ABC issue at 2418 North Guernsey Avenue, Ward 2.

Approved

8A2 Zoning Case

ABC issue at 1020 East Britton Road, Ward 7.

Approved

8A3 Zoning Case

ABC issue at 9300 North Kelly, Ward 7.

Approved

8A4 Zoning Case

Zoning from AA agricultural to I2 moderate industrial at 10546 Northwest 10th Street, Ward 1.

Approved

8A5 Zoning Case

Zoning from R1 single family residential to I1 light industrial at 2546 Northwest First Street, Ward 6.

Approved

8A7 Zoning Case

Zoning from O1 limited office to R1 single family residential at 770 West Memorial Road, Ward 8.

Approved

8A8 Zoning Case

Zoning from R1 single family residential to a new PUD for multi-family residential at 9017 North University Avenue, Ward 2 (John Marshall High School site).

Approved

8A9 Zoning Case

Zoning from AA agricultural to a new PUD at 15701 North Rockwell Avenue, Ward 8.

Approved

8A10 Zoning Case

Zoning from C3 community commercial to a new PUD at 12301 Northwestern Avenue, Ward 8.

Approved

8A11 Zoning Case

Zoning from PUD to a new PUD for a senior living center at 641 Northwest 164th Street, Ward 7.

Tabled

8A12 Zoning Case

Zoning from simplified PUD to a new SPUD at 10545 Northwest 10th Street, Ward 1.

Approved

8A13 Zoning Case

Zoning from R1 single family residential and urban conservation district to a new SPUD for OCU campus student rental units at 2307 North Blackwelder Avenue, Ward 6.

Approved

8C Public Hearing

Assessment roll for the Western Avenue business district.

Approved

8D Companion Ordinance

Companion ordinance related to the Western Avenue business district assessment roll.

Approved

8E Public Hearing

Consolidated plan housekeeping issue.

Approved

8F EMSA Item

EMSA related item concerning new service provider bids.

Tabled

8G Public Hearing

Public hearing regarding the ambulance code.

Tabled

8H Public Hearing

Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.

Approved

8I Public Hearing

Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.

Approved

8J Public Hearing

Consolidated plan for addressing Housing and Community Development needs, including tornado recovery.

Approved

8K Public Hearing

Dedicated police and fire sales tax resolution for fire department equipment upgrades.

Approved

8L Revocable Right-of-Way Permit

Request to hold a Bike OKC event.

Tabled

8M1 Revocable Right-of-Way Permit

Request to hold the 'Tap and Run' event in Ward 7.

Approved

8M2 Revocable Right-of-Way Permit

Request to hold the 'Midnight Woofness' event by Oklahoma Humane Society in Ward 2.

Approved

8M3 Revocable Right-of-Way Permit

Request to hold the 'Mustache Bash' event in Ward 6.

Approved

8N Resolution

Resolution allowing Public Works to apply to the Board of Adjustment for floodway reconstruction of tornado-damaged homes.

Approved

8O Senior Wellness Centers

Discussion and decision on proposals for Senior Wellness Centers.

Approved

8P Executive Session

Item requiring executive session.

Approved

8Q Executive Session

Item requiring executive session.

Tabled

8R Executive Session

Item requiring executive session.

No Action

8S Executive Session

Item requiring executive session.

Tabled

8T Claims Recommended for Denial

Review of claims recommended for denial.

Denied

8T1E Claim

Claim from Danielle Jackson regarding car damage by a city worker.

Tabled

9 Claims Recommended for Approval

Review of claims recommended for approval.

Approved

10 Resolution

Resolution authorizing travel expenses for the Mayor and City Council members to attend the National League of Cities.

Approved

PPA Item J (recessed)

Item from the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.

Tabled