Meeting Summary
The City Council received a comprehensive presentation on public health challenges in Oklahoma, including high rates of obesity, diabetes, and tobacco use, and discussed the impact of state preemption laws on local health initiatives. Key decisions included approving an incentive program for Boeing, changes to the city's retirement systems, and advancing the conceptual design for the MAPS 3 Whitewater facility. An ordinance was also introduced to establish a 60-day time frame for Planning Commission items to move to the council.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointment to OKC Economic Development Trust
Jim Roth was appointed to the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust.
Journal of Council Proceedings
The Journal of council proceedings for January 22nd and January 15th were approved.
Uncontested Continuances
Requests to strike three specific property items (2120 Glen Ellen, 3129 Pioneer Avenue, 2341 Northwest 33rd Street West) from the uncontested continuances docket were approved.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items
All four items on the OCMFA agenda were approved.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA) Items
All four items on the OCPA agenda were approved.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Items
Claims and payroll for OCEAT were approved.
Consent Docket (excluding Boeing incentive)
The consent docket, excluding items 6Q and 6R, was approved unanimously.
Boeing Interstate Job Transfer Incentive Program
An incentive program for Boeing to transfer jobs to Oklahoma City was approved with a 7-1 vote, despite concerns about the cost and nature of job transfers.
Concurrence Docket
Both items on the concurrence docket were approved unanimously.
City's Retirement Systems Changes
Ordinances to change some operations for the city's Retirement Systems were approved on final hearing with an emergency clause.
Model Airplane Facilities at Lake Draper
An ordinance amendment designating an area at Lake Draper for model airplane use, establishing permit fees, and regulations was approved.
Street Vendor Regulations and Downtown Design Districts
Ordinance changes to street vendor regulations and the Downtown Design Districts, facilitating outdoor sales and display and correcting an oversight for off-site staging, were approved.
Dilapidated Structures Public Hearing
The public hearing regarding dilapidated structures was approved.
Unsecured Structures Public Hearing
The public hearing regarding unsecured structures was approved.
MAPS 3 Whitewater Facility Conceptual Design Report
The conceptual design and site evaluation report for the MAPS 3 Whitewater facility was approved.
Executive Session
The item for executive session was struck from the agenda.
Claims Recommended for Denial
The claims recommended for denial were approved.
Planning Commission Time Frame Ordinance
An ordinance to establish a 60-day time frame for matters to move from the Planning Commission to City Council after a public hearing was introduced for future discussion.
Upcoming Community Events
Better Block event
Planned to move from 7th and Hudson to the Farmers Market, partnering with the city on urban planning ideas.
Financial Matters
Boeing Interstate Job Transfer Incentive Program
Incentive program for Boeing to transfer jobs to Oklahoma City, with a local contribution of $1.8 million for 285 jobs, part of a larger $28 million package including state funds.
Tiff 8 Budget Decrease
Overall budget decreased from $175 million to $157 million due to lower-than-anticipated sales tax revenues from the Devon project.
Tiff 2 Budget Increase
Budget increased for residential development (from $20M to $30M), hotel/commercial development (from $20M to $30M), and other public development costs (from $15M to $20M).
Whitewater Facility Sewer Relocation
Estimated cost for relocating a 54-inch sanitary sewer line as part of the Whitewater facility project.
EMSA Fuel Purchases
Discussion regarding $7 million in fuel purchases over three years by Paramedics Plus, potentially in violation of their contract with EMSA.
Heritage Hills Quiet Zone
Neighbors in Heritage Hills voted to expend funds for efforts to establish a quiet zone.
Public Comments
John Bart, president of the Baxter Model Flying Club, spoke in favor of the ordinance amendment for the model airplane facilities at Lake Draper, highlighting the club's efforts to promote the sport and host statewide events. No other citizens spoke during designated public comment periods for other items or general public comments.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 8A deferred until February 19th.
Deadlines
- City's Retirement Systems ordinances needed before January 31st.
Watch For
- Final hearing for the YWCA domestic violence shelter special permit on February 19th.
- Public hearing for the model airplane facilities ordinance on February 2nd, with possible adoption on February 19th.
- Final hearing for Tiff 8 and Tiff 2 alterations on February 26th.
- A resolution to remember Leroy Hansen on next week's agenda.
- A luncheon with state legislators on Thursday/Friday.
- Further discussion on the Planning Commission time frame ordinance in upcoming sessions.
Announcements
- A proclamation was issued for Schwab Meats, celebrating 100 years of business in Oklahoma City.
- Dr. Terry Klein, Commissioner of Health, presented on public health issues in Oklahoma, including obesity, diabetes, tobacco use, and life expectancy.
- A special permit was introduced for the YWCA's domestic violence shelter, which is undergoing a capital campaign to double its capacity.
- The contract for architectural services for the new MAPS 3 Expo building at the fairgrounds was highlighted.
- The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners was thanked for their partnership on improvements to the ASA Softball Hall of Fame parking lot.
- The Mayor's recent State of the City address was commended.
- Leroy Hansen, a former city employee and father of Assistant Chief John Hanson, passed away.
- The Capacity Corps, a national organization, is collaborating with Rebuilding Together to repair homes in Northeast Oklahoma City.
- An update on Windsor Hills Elementary School demographics was provided at a Meridian Hills neighborhood meeting.
- A citizen concern raised at a Windsor Forest neighborhood meeting was addressed by city staff.
- Discussion occurred regarding the EMSA audit, including fuel purchases by Paramedics Plus and calls for swift action and leadership changes.
- The City Manager provided reports on the December July-December Revenue Enforcement Programs Summary, the January 13 Sales and Use Tax Report (showing 4% over last year), and updated Parade Guidelines.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Standard opening of the meeting.
Proclamation for Schwab Meats
Recognizing Schwab Meats for 100 years of business in Oklahoma City.
Item 3: Presentation from the Commissioner of Health and the Secretary of Health and Human Services for the state of Oklahoma, Dr. Terry Klein
Update on several health issues affecting Oklahoma City residents, including obesity, diabetes, tobacco use, and life expectancy, and discussion on preemption laws.
Item 3B: Appointment of Jim Roth to the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust
Official appointment to the trust.
Item 4A: Receive the Journal of council proceedings for January 22nd
Official record of previous meeting.
Item 4B: Approve the Journal of council proceedings for January 15th
Official record of previous meeting.
Item 5: Uncontested Continuances
Request to strike items 2120 Glen Ellen, 3129 Pioneer Avenue, and 2341 Northwest 33rd Street West from the docket.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items
Four items on the OCMFA agenda.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA) Items
Four items on the OCPA agenda.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Items
Claims and payroll for OCEAT.
Consent Docket (minus 6Q and 6R)
A collection of routine items approved together. Item 6H (YWCA special permit) and 6X (MAPS 3 Expo building architectural services) were highlighted.
Item 6Q and 6R: Interstate Job Transfer Incentive Program for Boeing
Incentive program for Boeing to transfer jobs to Oklahoma City.
Concurrence Docket
Two items on the concurrence docket.
Item 8A: Deferred item
Item previously on the agenda.
Item 8B: Changes to the City's Retirement Systems
Ordinances to alter operations for the city's retirement systems.
Item 8C: Alterations to model airplane facilities at Lake Draper
Ordinance amendment designating the area for use as a flying field, creating permit fees, and regulations.
Item 8D: Alterations to street vendor regulations and downtown design districts
Ordinance changes to facilitate outdoor sales and display, correct an oversight for off-site staging, and general cleanup of definitions and provisions.
Item 8E: Alterations to Tiff eight and Tiff two
Ordinance amendment proposing to decrease Tiff 8 budget and increase Tiff 2 budget.
Item 8F: Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures
Public hearing on structures deemed dilapidated.
Item 8G: Public hearing regarding unsecured structures
Public hearing on structures deemed unsecured.
Item 8H: MAPS 3 Whitewater facility conceptual design report
Presentation and approval of the conceptual design and site evaluation for the Whitewater facility.
Item 8I: Executive session
Item for executive session.
Item 8J: Claims recommended for denial
Review of claims recommended for denial.
Item 9: Items from Council - Planning Commission time frame ordinance
Introduction of an ordinance to set a 60-day time frame for matters to move from the Planning Commission to City Council after a public hearing.