Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting saw the approval of several administrative items, including appointments and travel. A series of zoning cases were passed, facilitating various developments across the city. Key discussions included an update on the successful Myriad Gardens and future water conservation strategies for Oklahoma City.
Key Decisions & Votes
Mayor's Office Appointments
02:00Three appointments for various city positions were unanimously approved.
Mayor and Council Travel
02:15Travel for the Mayor and Council to Washington D.C. was unanimously approved.
Journal of Council Proceedings
02:50The Journal of Council Proceedings for January 8th was approved, and the January 15th journal was received.
Zoning Case 8 A1 (ABC Issue)
07:50An ABC issue at 5215 Northwest 10th Street was approved to account for proximity to a residential area.
Zoning Case 8 A2 (ABC Issue for Chelinos)
08:30An ABC issue for Chelinos at 10904 North May was approved with staff and Planning Commission support.
Zoning Case 8 A3 (PUD Clean-up)
09:40A zoning case at 8200 West Memorial Road to transition from an existing PUD to a new PUD with R1 zoning was approved.
Zoning Case 8 A4 (R1 to I1)
10:20A zoning change from R1 single family residential to I1 light industrial at 830 Northwest 86th Street was approved.
Zoning Case 8 A5 (Maywood Park Expansion)
14:50A zoning change for 321 North Oklahoma Avenue from PUD to Downtown Business District was approved, supporting the expansion of the Level Urban Apartments and Maywood Park development.
Zoning Case 8 A6 (R1 to O2 for Bank)
15:50A zoning change from R1 single family to O2 general office district at 1109 Northwest 50th Street for a bank development was approved.
Zoning Case 8 A7 (American Indian Health Council)
16:40A zoning change from I3 heavy industrial to I2 moderate industrial at 5208 West Reno Avenue was approved to allow the American Indian Health Council to expand medical services.
Zoning Case 8 A9 (Mixed-Use to New PUD)
17:50A zoning change at 1540 Southeast 29th Street from I2, R1, and C4 to a new PUD was approved for future development.
Zoning Case 8 A10 (23rd Street Redevelopment)
19:50A zoning change from NC to a new simplified PUD at 501 Northwest 23rd Street was approved for the redevelopment of existing buildings and pedestrian improvements.
Zoning Case 8 A11 (C3/I2 to New SPUD)
20:40A zoning change from C3 and I2 to a new simplified PUD at 8815 Northwestern Avenue was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Public Meeting for Downtown Park Design
Ron Nor downtown library at 6:00 PM
Financial Matters
Claims Recommended for Denial
Review and approval of claims recommended for denial.
Claims Recommended for Approval
Review and approval of claims recommended for approval.
Myriad Gardens Budget Summary
The Myriad Gardens ended the last budget year with a surplus, largely due to a Devon subsidy for the grand opening. Current earned income is $379,000 towards a $634,000 goal, and fundraising is $312,000 towards a $640,000 goal.
Herman Meinders Gift to Myriad Gardens
Herman Meinders donated $400,000 to the Myriad Gardens Foundation ($200,000 for garden enhancement, $200,000 for endowment).
December Hotel/Motel Tax Collections
Hotel/motel tax collections are up 11% year-to-date, with rates up 5.2%, indicating a strong market but raising concerns about potential overbuilding.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Zoning case A8 PUD 1476 (16300 Northwestern) deferred to February 5th.
Watch For
- Final approval of the IRS compliance ordinance (Item 8B) on January 29th.
- Presentation on the impact of Canton Lake drawdown and broader water conservation strategies, including local lakes and eastern Oklahoma water rights.
- Jacobs to study streetcar route, with potential input from Myriad Gardens on stop locations (e.g., Reno and Robinson).
- Progress on the transit system analysis by Nelson Nygaard Consulting Services to improve efficiency.
Announcements
- Happy birthday to Councilman Marr.
- Update on Level Urban Apartments (formerly Maywood Park): fully occupied with a waiting list, Native Roots Market is doing very well, and a restaurant announcement is imminent.
- Councilman Larry thanks neighbors at Windsor Force for hospitality and encourages community involvement in neighborhood associations, mentioning Meridian Hills has a meeting tonight.
- Councilman Ed requested a presentation on the effects of the Canton Lake drawdown and a broader discussion on water conservation strategies, including the efficacy of current measures and the state of other regional lakes.
- Myriad Gardens update: The gardens are thriving as a community magnet, with growing membership and new horticultural features. The ice rink is doing well, and efforts continue to find the right restaurant operator. Herman Meinders made a significant $400,000 donation.
Agenda Summary
Mayor's Office Appointments (Items A, B, C)
Appointments for various city positions.
Mayor and Council Travel (Items D, E)
Travel for the Mayor and Council to Washington D.C.
Journal of Council Proceedings (Items 4A, 4B)
Receive Journal for January 15th and approve Journal for January 8th.
Uncontested Continuances (Item A8 PUD 1476)
Request to defer zoning case PUD 1476 at 16300 Northwestern.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (MFA) Items
Two items presented to the MFA.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA) Claims and Payroll
Claims and payroll for the OCPA.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Claims and Payroll
Claims and payroll for the OCEAT.
Consent Docket
Various routine items grouped for a single vote.
Concurrence Docket (Item 7)
Numerous school projects and other items requiring concurrence.
Zoning Case 8 A1 (5215 NW 10th)
ABC issue related to a residence area near an existing club.
Zoning Case 8 A2 (10904 N May)
ABC issue for Chelinos, with staff and Planning Commission approval.
Zoning Case 8 A3 (8200 W Memorial Rd)
Rezone from existing PUD to a new PUD, proposing R1 zoning for section one.
Zoning Case 8 A4 (830 NW 86th St)
Rezone from R1 single family residential to I1 light industrial district.
Zoning Case 8 A5 (321 N Oklahoma Ave)
Rezone from PUD to Downtown Business District for the Maywood Park (Level Urban Apartments) expansion.
Zoning Case 8 A6 (1109 NW 50th St)
Rezone from R1 single family to O2 general office district to build a bank.
Zoning Case 8 A7 (5208 W Reno Ave)
Rezone from I3 heavy industrial to I2 moderate industrial for the American Indian Health Council's expansion.
Zoning Case 8 A9 (1540 SE 29th St)
Rezone from I2, R1, and C4 to a new PUD for potential industrial development.
Zoning Case 8 A10 (501 NW 23rd St)
Rezone from NC neighborhood conservation to a new simplified PUD for redevelopment and pedestrian improvements.
Zoning Case 8 A11 (8815 Northwestern Ave)
Rezone from C3 community commercial and I2 moderate industrial to a new simplified PUD.
Ordinance Introduction (IRS Compliance)
Introduction of an ordinance to comply with IRS regulations regarding health plan and dependent definitions for retiree plans.
Item 8 C
Requires Executive Session.
Item 8 D
Requires Executive Session.
Claims Recommended for Denial (Item 8E)
Review of claims recommended for denial.
Claims Recommended for Approval (Item 9)
Review of claims recommended for approval.