Meeting Summary
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
00:15The City Council officially appointed the new class of Youth Counselors for the 2013-2014 program year.
PPA Item J Executive Session
00:46An item on the Public Property Authority agenda was moved to executive session for private discussion.
PPA Items (excluding J)
01:15The remaining items on the Public Property Authority agenda, including the Centennial Land Run Monument contract amendment, were approved.
OCEAT Item A
01:16Item A on the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust agenda was approved.
Consent Docket
01:28The entire consent docket was approved unanimously.
Concurrence Docket
01:30The entire concurrence docket was approved unanimously.
Zoning Case 8A1 (ABC issue)
01:31An ABC issue at 2418 North Guernsey Avenue in Ward 2 was approved.
Zoning Case 8A2 (ABC issue)
01:32An ABC issue at 1020 East Britton Road in Ward 7 was approved.
Zoning Case 8A3 (ABC issue)
01:32An ABC issue at 9300 North Kelly in Ward 7 was approved.
Zoning Case 8A4 (AA to I2)
01:33Zoning change from AA agricultural to I2 moderate industrial at 10546 Northwest 10th Street in Ward 1 was approved.
Zoning Case 8A5 (R1 to I1)
01:34Zoning change from R1 single family residential to I1 light industrial at 2546 Northwest First Street in Ward 6 was approved.
Zoning Case 8A7 (O1 to R1)
01:35Zoning change from O1 limited office to R1 single family residential at 770 West Memorial Road in Ward 8 was approved.
Zoning Case 8A8 (John Marshall High School PUD)
01:38Zoning 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.
Zoning Case 8A9 (AA to PUD)
01:40Zoning change from AA agricultural to a new PUD at 15701 North Rockwell Avenue in Ward 8 was approved.
Zoning Case 8A10 (C3 to PUD)
01:41Zoning change from C3 community commercial to a new PUD at 12301 Northwestern Avenue in Ward 8 was approved.
Zoning Case 8A11 (Senior Living Center PUD)
01:49A 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.
Zoning Case 8A12 (SPUD to new SPUD)
01:50Zoning change from a simplified PUD to a new SPUD at 10545 Northwest 10th Street in Ward 1 was approved.
Zoning Case 8A13 (R1 to new SPUD)
01:53Zoning change for OCU campus student rental units at 2307 North Blackwelder Avenue in Ward 6 was approved.
Western Avenue Business District Assessment Roll
01:54The assessment roll for the Western Avenue business district was approved after a public hearing.
Companion Ordinance for Assessment Roll
01:55A companion ordinance related to the Western Avenue business district assessment roll was approved, with an emergency clause also approved 8-0.
Consolidated Plan Housekeeping
01:56A housekeeping issue related to the Consolidated Plan was approved after a public hearing.
Dilapidated Structures Public Hearing
01:57Items regarding dilapidated structures were approved after a public hearing.
Unsecured Structures Public Hearing
01:58Items regarding unsecured structures were approved after a public hearing.
Consolidated Plan Amendment (HUD Grants & Tornado Recovery)
02:05An amendment to the Consolidated Plan, allocating HUD grant funding and establishing programs for tornado recovery, was approved after a public hearing.
Dedicated Police and Fire Sales Tax Resolution
02:07A resolution authorizing the use of dedicated fire sales tax funds for replacing and upgrading fire department breathing apparatus was approved after a public hearing.
Tap and Run Event Permit
02:13A revocable right-of-way permit for the 'Tap and Run' event in Ward 7 was approved.
Midnight Woofness Event Permit
02:15A revocable right-of-way permit for the Oklahoma Humane Society's 'Midnight Woofness' event in Ward 2 was approved.
Mustache Bash Event Permit
02:18A revocable right-of-way permit for the 'Mustache Bash' event in Ward 6 was approved.
Floodway Reconstruction Ordinance
02:37A 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.
Senior Wellness Centers Negotiations Scope
03:26An 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.
Senior Wellness Centers Negotiations
03:30The 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).
Executive Session 8P
03:30An item requiring executive session was approved.
Claims Recommended for Denial (excluding 8T1E)
03:35The majority of claims recommended for denial were denied.
Claims Recommended for Approval
03:35All claims recommended for approval were approved.
NLC Travel Expenses Resolution
03:37A resolution authorizing travel expenses for the Mayor and City Council members to attend the National League of Cities conference was approved.
PPA Item J Deferral
03:59The deferred PPA Item J was again deferred to August 13th.
Upcoming Community Events
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.
Tap and Run
4-kilometer race with beer served in conjunction with Remington Park, benefiting Best Friends of Pets. Approved.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
3C Youth Counselors
Introduction and official appointment of the new class of Youth Counselors for the 14th year of the program.
4A Journal of Council Proceedings
Receive the Journal of council proceedings for July 16th.
4B Journal of Council Proceedings
Approve the Journal of council proceedings for July 2nd.
5 Uncontested Continuances
Requests for deferrals or striking of various agenda items.
6A Consent Docket Item
Item on the consent docket.
8A6 Zoning Case
Zoning case due to notice problems.
8B Zoning Case
Zoning case requested for deferral by applicant.
8H1 Item D
Dilapidated structure at 4404 Northwest 11th Street West.
8H1 Item G
Dilapidated structure at 2521 Northwest 14th Street.
8I1 Item E
Unsecured structure at 2520 Texoma.
8I1 Item H
Unsecured structure at 1841 Northwest 8th.
8I1 Item I
Unsecured structure at 1954 Northwest 10th Street.
8I1 Item J
Unsecured structure at 3345 Northeast 11th Street.
8I1 Item K
Unsecured structure at 1227 Northwest 21st Street.
8I1 Item Q
Unsecured structure at 400 Southwest 28th Street.
8I1 Item S
Unsecured structure at 1515 Northwest 30th Street.
8I1 Item U
Unsecured structure at 2130 Northwest 32nd Street.
8I1 Item Y
Unsecured structure at 2324 Southwest 39th.
8I1 Item CC
Unsecured structure at 2640 Northwest 50th.
8I1 Item EE
Unsecured structure at 800 Southwest 65th Street.
8I1 Item FF
Unsecured structure at 2732 Southwest 82nd Street.
8I1 Item GG
Unsecured structure at 401 Northwest 85th Street.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (MFA)
Convene as the MFA.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (PPA)
Convene as the PPA.
PPA Item J
Item on the PPA agenda.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT)
Convene as the OCEAT.
Consent Docket
Approval of the consent docket.
Concurrence Docket
Approval of the concurrence docket.
8A1 Zoning Case
ABC issue at 2418 North Guernsey Avenue, Ward 2.
8A2 Zoning Case
ABC issue at 1020 East Britton Road, Ward 7.
8A3 Zoning Case
ABC issue at 9300 North Kelly, Ward 7.
8A4 Zoning Case
Zoning from AA agricultural to I2 moderate industrial at 10546 Northwest 10th Street, Ward 1.
8A5 Zoning Case
Zoning from R1 single family residential to I1 light industrial at 2546 Northwest First Street, Ward 6.
8A7 Zoning Case
Zoning from O1 limited office to R1 single family residential at 770 West Memorial Road, Ward 8.
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).
8A9 Zoning Case
Zoning from AA agricultural to a new PUD at 15701 North Rockwell Avenue, Ward 8.
8A10 Zoning Case
Zoning from C3 community commercial to a new PUD at 12301 Northwestern Avenue, Ward 8.
8A11 Zoning Case
Zoning from PUD to a new PUD for a senior living center at 641 Northwest 164th Street, Ward 7.
8A12 Zoning Case
Zoning from simplified PUD to a new SPUD at 10545 Northwest 10th Street, Ward 1.
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.
8C Public Hearing
Assessment roll for the Western Avenue business district.
8D Companion Ordinance
Companion ordinance related to the Western Avenue business district assessment roll.
8E Public Hearing
Consolidated plan housekeeping issue.
8F EMSA Item
EMSA related item concerning new service provider bids.
8G Public Hearing
Public hearing regarding the ambulance code.
8H Public Hearing
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.
8I Public Hearing
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.
8J Public Hearing
Consolidated plan for addressing Housing and Community Development needs, including tornado recovery.
8K Public Hearing
Dedicated police and fire sales tax resolution for fire department equipment upgrades.
8L Revocable Right-of-Way Permit
Request to hold a Bike OKC event.
8M1 Revocable Right-of-Way Permit
Request to hold the 'Tap and Run' event in Ward 7.
8M2 Revocable Right-of-Way Permit
Request to hold the 'Midnight Woofness' event by Oklahoma Humane Society in Ward 2.
8M3 Revocable Right-of-Way Permit
Request to hold the 'Mustache Bash' event in Ward 6.
8N Resolution
Resolution allowing Public Works to apply to the Board of Adjustment for floodway reconstruction of tornado-damaged homes.
8O Senior Wellness Centers
Discussion and decision on proposals for Senior Wellness Centers.
8P Executive Session
Item requiring executive session.
8Q Executive Session
Item requiring executive session.
8R Executive Session
Item requiring executive session.
8S Executive Session
Item requiring executive session.
8T Claims Recommended for Denial
Review of claims recommended for denial.
8T1E Claim
Claim from Danielle Jackson regarding car damage by a city worker.
9 Claims Recommended for Approval
Review of claims recommended for approval.
10 Resolution
Resolution authorizing travel expenses for the Mayor and City Council members to attend the National League of Cities.
PPA Item J (recessed)
Item from the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.