Meeting Summary
The City Council approved numerous zoning cases, authorized the sale of $9 million in bonds for public works projects, and advanced plans for a new domestic violence shelter. Several agenda items were deferred or stricken due to errors or owner actions. Council members expressed strong disappointment and frustration regarding the legislative committee's decision to vote down local control on smoking bans, highlighting concerns about public health and legislative overreach.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointment to Plumbing Code Review Board
00:24Kenny Woodson was appointed to the Plumbing Code Review Board.
Mayor's Attendance at National Task Force
00:24The Mayor was granted permission to attend a national task force meeting on infrastructure financing in June.
Approval of Journal of Council Proceedings
00:25The Journal of Council Proceedings for January 29th was approved, which also included receiving the journals for February 5th and 12th.
Consent Docket Approval
00:53The entire consent docket, including various zoning requests and funding applications, was approved.
Concurrence Docket Approval
00:53All 30 items on the concurrence docket were approved.
Zoning Case 8A1 (ABC Issue)
00:54A zoning case at 6161 North May Avenue concerning an ABC issue was approved.
Zoning Case 8A2 (PUD to SPUD)
00:55A zoning case at 133000 Northeastern Avenue to convert a Plan Unit Development to a new Simplified Plan Unit Development was approved.
Zoning Case 8A3 (Gun Shop/Range Expansion)
00:59A zoning case at 8620 Southwest 74 Street to convert a Plan Unit Development to a new Simplified Plan Unit Development for a gun shop and indoor range expansion was approved, with conditions for fencing and landscaping.
Zoning Case 8A4 (Commercial SPUD)
01:01A zoning case at 12800 South Meridian Avenue to convert a PUD and A2 airport environmental district to a new Simplified Plan Unit Development for limited neighborhood commercial use was approved.
Zoning Case 8A5 (Clinic/Daycare)
01:03A zoning case at 5415 South Chartel Avenue to convert R1 and R4 residential zones to a Simplified Plan Unit Development for a mini med clinic and adult daycare at a Housing Authority property was approved.
Zoning Case 8A6 (Industrial Office/Warehouse)
01:04A zoning case at 722 Northwest 86 Street to convert R1 single family residential to a new Simplified Plan Unit Development for a light industrial office and warehouse was approved.
Alley Vacation for Maps for Kids School
01:05The vacation of an alley for the Maps for Kids Downtown Elementary School in Ward 6 was approved.
Domestic Violence Shelter Creation
01:15The opportunity to create a domestic violence shelter at 2460 Northwest 39th Street was approved, with YWCA highlighting increased demand for services.
Model Airplane Regulations
01:20Final hearing for model airplane regulations at Lake Draper was approved, establishing rules for operation and user fees.
Downtown Zoning Ordinance Changes
01:20Final hearing for changes to downtown zoning ordinances regarding outside storage and outside vendors was approved.
Flood Map Ordinance Introduction and Emergency
01:29An ordinance to change flood maps based on FEMA's new Risk Map process for Cleveland County was introduced and the emergency motion was approved.
Dilapidated Structures Public Hearing
01:29The public hearing regarding various dilapidated structures was approved.
Unsecured Structures Public Hearing
01:30The public hearing regarding various unsecured structures was approved.
Glow Run 5K Permit
01:31A revocable Right-of-Way permit for the Glow Run 5K event in Ward 7 was approved.
St. Patrick's Day Parade Permit
01:31The permit to hold the St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16th was approved.
Authorization to Sell GO Bonds
01:33Authorization was granted to sell $9 million in 2013 General Obligation Bonds for Public Works projects and other amenities.
Maps for Kids Program Implementation Plan Amendment
01:39Amendments to the Maps for Kids program implementation plan, including budget adjustments and project closeouts, were approved.
Maps 3 Park Master Planning Negotiations
01:49Authorization to continue negotiations with Hargreaves for master planning the south end of the Maps 3 park to integrate with the river was approved by a 7-1 vote, despite concerns about prematurity.
Claims Recommended for Denial
01:50Claims recommended for denial were denied.
Claims Recommended for Approval
01:50Claims recommended for approval were approved.
Upcoming Community Events
The Barber of Seville performance
OCU on 23rd Street, Friday 8 PM, Saturday 8 PM, Sunday 3 PM. Tickets available via OCU website/box office.
Irish American Day Parade
1 PM, starting at Sheridan at Walker and going through Bricktown.
Public Safety community meeting
6 PM at City Hall, discussing gangs, domestic violence, and other criminal activity with Chief City, Janet Perry (YWCA), and Mark Chalette (OKC Housing Authority).
Financial Matters
Quail Creek Drainage Project
A $1.6 million project to address a serious erosion problem exposing utilities, currently on an unfunded project list.
ASPCA Funds for Animal Welfare
Application for funds from ASPCA to hire a part-time veterinarian, assistant, and support marketing efforts.
Street Widening and Water Line Relocation
Combined project with an estimated construction cost of $4.5 million, with water department improvements and street widening costs accounted for separately.
2013 GO Bond Sale
Authorization to sell $9 million in general obligation bonds for Public Works projects and other amenities.
Oklahoma Water Utilities Trust Bond Sale
Refunding of bonds resulted in a $19 million savings for ratepayers due to a 3.9% true interest cost.
Comprehensive Plan Consultancy
Hiring a consultant to assist with finalizing the comprehensive plan, including policy formulation and document preparation.
Maps 3 Park Master Planning
Negotiations with Hargreaves for master planning the south end of the Maps 3 park to ensure proper integration with the river, estimated cost for the study.
Public Comments
Alan Payne, a Park Commissioner, spoke in favor of the Martin Nature Park project to enhance accessibility for disabled individuals, emphasizing minimal environmental impact and private funding. Roy Stafford requested immediate assistance for his PTSD, highlighting his unique experiences and relationships with law enforcement, and sought a direct meeting with the Mayor.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 8D (Sporting Clays) deferred until March 12th.
Deadlines
- Katy Trail final work to be completed within 30 days.
- Housing demand study draft by end of March.
- Citizen survey in the fall (for comprehensive plan).
- Maps for Kids grant applications by 2017, spending by 2021.
Watch For
- Sidewalk project resolution (Item 6AB) to be brought back in a couple of weeks.
- Contract for outside attorneys for labor negotiations (Item 6AZ) to be reworked.
- Dilapidated building items (8H1 K, P) to be reworked as Property Maintenance.
- Future bond issue for Quail Creek drainage project (possibly December 2017).
- Presentation on City County Health and Gallup study on health indicators.
- Public information form on FEMA flood zones.
- Further discussions on the Maps 3 Park master planning for the river interface.
- New zoning classification for Transit Oriented Development (TOD).
- Legislative efforts regarding local control on smoking bans.
Announcements
- Nathaniel Harding, Maps 3 Advisory Board member and Transit Committee chair, returned from Afghanistan tour and presented a flag flown over NATO headquarters in Kabul.
- Bethany Loren, biology teacher at Putnam City North High School, was recognized as February 2013 Teacher of the Month by Putnam City Schools and Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
- Oklahoma Water Utilities Trust ratings of AAA and AA1 reaffirmed by Moody's and Standard & Poor's.
- Changes to Planning Commission procedures for advanced notice of zoning items and clearer language in citizen notifications.
- Commendation for freshman Senator Kyle for efforts on smoking legislation.
- Thanks to Mrs. Pierce, Superintendent for Moore Public Schools, for meeting with Public Works director and council members regarding new schools and road planning.
- Commendation for Windsor Hills Neighborhood Association for program on white-collar crime and scams, and Windsor Forest for chili dinner. Encouragement for neighborhood association involvement.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Opening ceremony with Father Mike Chapman and Nathaniel Harding.
OCU Opera Performance
Eric Wilson performed from The Barber of Seville.
Proclamation of Irish American Day
Proclaiming March 17, 2013, as Irish American Day in Oklahoma City.
Recognition of Bethany Loren as Teacher of the Month
Recognizing Bethany Loren for February 2013 Teacher of the Month by Putnam City Schools and Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
Item 3C: Appointment of Kenny Woodson to the Plumbing Code Review Board
Appointment to the Plumbing Code Review Board.
Item 3D: Mayor's request to attend national task force meeting
Mayor seeking permission to attend a national task force meeting on infrastructure financing.
Item 4A: Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for February 5th and 12th
Receiving the journal of council proceedings.
Item 4B: Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for January 29th
Approving the journal of council proceedings.
Item 8D (Sporting Clays)
Item related to Sporting Clays.
Item 6AB (Sidewalk Project Resolution)
Resolution for a sidewalk project.
Item 6AZ (Contract for Outside Attorneys)
Contract for outside attorneys for labor negotiations.
Item 8H1, K (Dilapidated Building)
Dilapidated building at 3529 Northwest 20th Street.
Item 8H1, O (Dilapidated Building)
Dilapidated building at 226 Southwest 27th Street.
Item 8I1, C (Unsecured Item)
Unsecured item at 3108 South Go.
Item 8I1, J (Unsecured Item)
Unsecured item at 8220 Northwest 10th Street.
Item 8I1, K (Unsecured Item)
Unsecured item at 2315 Northwest 15th Street.
Item 8I1, L (Unsecured Item)
Unsecured item at 2416 Northwest 16th Street.
Item 8I1, M (Unsecured Item)
Unsecured item at 3529 Northwest 20th Street.
Item 8I1, P (Unsecured Item)
Unsecured item at 3608 Northwest 28th Street.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items
Six items for the OCMFA, including discussion on Quail Creek drainage.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items
Four items for the OCPPA, including discussion on golf cart purchases.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Items
Two items for the OCEAT.
Consent Docket
Various items on the consent docket, including zoning requests and funding applications.
Concurrence Docket
Thirty items on the concurrence docket.
Item 8A1: Zoning Case, Ward 2, 6161 North May Avenue
ABC issue.
Item 8A2: Zoning Case, Ward 7, 133000 Northeastern Avenue
Plan unit development to new simplified plan unit development.
Item 8A3: Zoning Case, Ward 3, 8620 Southwest 74 Street
Plan unit development to new simplified plan unit development for a gun shop/range.
Item 8A4: Zoning Case, Ward 3, 12800 South Meridian Avenue
Plan unit development and A2 airport environmental district to new simplified plan unit development for limited neighborhood commercial.
Item 8A5: Zoning Case, Ward 4, 5415 South Chartel Avenue
R1 single family residential and R4 general residential to simplified plan unit development for a mini med clinic and adult daycare.
Item 8A6: Zoning Case, Ward 2, 722 Northwest 86 Street
R1 single family residential to new simplified plan unit development for a light industrial office and warehouse.
Item 8B: Vacate an alley for Maps for Kids Downtown Elementary School
Vacating an alley in Ward 6.
Item 8C: Create a domestic violence shelter
Opportunity to create a domestic violence shelter on Northwest 39th Street at 2460.
Item 8D: Item deferred until March 12th
Item related to Sporting Clays.
Item 8E: Final hearing for model airplane regulations
Regulations for model airplanes at Lake Draper.
Item 8F: Final hearing for changes to downtown zoning ordinances
Changes to downtown zoning ordinances dealing with outside storage and outside vendors.
Item 8G: Introduce ordinance to change flood maps
Ordinance regarding drainage and FEMA flood insurance maps for Cleveland County.
Item 8G (Emergency)
Emergency motion for the flood map ordinance.
Item 8H: Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures
Public hearing on various dilapidated structures.
Item 8I: Public hearing regarding unsecured structures
Public hearing on various unsecured structures.
Item 8J1: Request for revocable Right-of-Way permit for Glow Run 5K
Permit for a 5K event in Ward 7.
Item 8J2: Opportunity to hold St. Patrick's Day Parade
Permit for the St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16th.
Item 8K: Authorization to sell bonds
Authorization to sell 2013 GO Bonds for Public Works projects and other amenities.
Item 8L: Approve Maps for Kids amended program implementation plan
Approval of amendments to the Maps for Kids program implementation plan.
Item 8M: Continue negotiations with Hargreaves for Maps 3 park
Negotiations for master planning the south end of the Maps 3 park to tie into the river.
Item 8N
Item for Executive Session.
Item 8O
Item for Executive Session.
Item 8P
Item for Executive Session.
Item 8Q
Item.
Item 8R: Claims recommended for denial
Claims recommended for denial.
Item 8S
Item for Executive Session.
Item 9A1: Claims recommended for approval
Claims recommended for approval.