January 27, 2026 City Council Meeting

John Miliner was unanimously appointed to serve as a member of the Oklahoma City Planning Commission.

A resolution approving travel expenses for council members Bradley Carter, Kamal Pennington, and Mark Stonecipher to attend the National League of Cities conference was passed 6 to 1.

A $15,000 contract with Perfect Mind Software for the Parks and Recreation Department was discussed due to concerns about private equity ownership and lack of awareness among department staff.

The city manager's office provided an update on the US Department of Homeland Security's inquiry regarding an ICE facility, noting that federal government is exempt from local zoning approvals due to the supremacy clause, but the city requested voluntary compliance with its special permit process.

Item D under the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority, concerning an insurance program, was deferred for two weeks to allow discussion with the municipal counselor.

A resolution authorizing the sole source purchase of Acurant Virtual Crime Center information was deferred for two weeks due to concerns about data privacy and the company's track record, with a legal briefing requested.

An ordinance on final hearing for PUD 22084 in Ward 1 was approved unanimously.

An ordinance on final hearing for PUD 2117 in Ward 1 was approved unanimously, with clarification on a right-of-way dedication.

An ordinance on final hearing for SPUD 1780 was deferred for two weeks.

An ordinance on final hearing for SPUD 1782 was approved 6 to 1, despite public comment regarding the applicant's past issues.

An ordinance on final hearing for SPUD 1785, rezoning 1614 Northwest 16th Street, was approved unanimously.

An ordinance on final hearing for SPUD 1786 was approved unanimously.

An ordinance on final hearing for SPUD 1790, concerning a bakery and dining area, was approved unanimously, with appreciation for its community-oriented design.

An ordinance on final hearing for rezoning 424 Northwest 27th Street was approved unanimously.

An ordinance on final hearing for SPUD 1795 was approved unanimously.

An ordinance on final hearing for SPUD 1796 in Ward 3 was approved unanimously.

An ordinance on final hearing for SPUD 1797 in Ward 2 was approved unanimously.

An ordinance on final hearing for SPUD 1801 was approved unanimously.

An ordinance on final hearing for Special Permit 604 in Ward 4 was approved unanimously.

An ordinance on final hearing for SPUD 1767, recommended for denial by the planning commission due to compatibility issues with a residential neighborhood, was deferred for two weeks for further consideration.

A resolution declaring listed structures as dilapidated was approved unanimously after a public hearing.

A resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured was approved unanimously after a public hearing.

A resolution declaring listed buildings as abandoned was approved unanimously after a public hearing.

A resolution establishing policies and processes for local preference in public construction projects, aligning with a new state bill, was approved unanimously.

A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Perry v. The city of Oklahoma City was approved unanimously.

A motion to enter into executive session to receive confidential communications concerning the case Express Grocery at all v. The city of Oklahoma City was approved unanimously.

A claim recommended for denial was denied unanimously.

A claim recommended for approval was approved.

Consent item 9A, related to a contract with Copalologic Solutions (Lexus Nexus), was pulled for separate vote, the previous approval rescinded, and then deferred for two weeks due to public and council concerns about data privacy and the company's association with ICE.

January 2026 Sales and Use Tax Collections

Combined sales and use tax is down 1.2% ($282,000) below the prior year and 3.2% below projections. Combined projections for the year are 1.4 million or 6% above projections, indicating continued uncertainty.

Item 3: Appointment of John Miliner to Oklahoma City Planning Commission

Consideration of the Mayor's appointment of John Miliner to the Oklahoma City Planning Commission.

Item 4A: Resolution Approving Travel Expenses for Council Members

Resolution approving travel expenses for council members Bradley Carter, Kamal Pennington, and Mark Stonecipher to attend the National League of Cities conference.

Item 5: City Manager Reports

Quarterly riverport foundation update, status update on US Department of Homeland Security inquiry, January 2026 sales and use tax collections, and claims and payroll.

Item 6: Journal of Council Proceedings

Acceptance of two items under the journal of council proceedings.

Item 7: Requests for Uncontested Continuances

Continuances for various agenda items, including 11B, 11D, 11I, 11L, 11P, and striking of 11U1 and 11V1 addresses.

Item 8: Revocable Permits and Events

No items listed under revocable permits and events.

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items A-G

Various items under the OCMFA agenda.

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA) Items A-E

Various items under the OCPA agenda, with Item D deferred.

Consent Docket (excluding 9A and 9E)

All remaining items on the consent docket not pulled for separate discussion.

Item 9A: Resolution Authorizing Sole Source Purchase of Acurant Virtual Crime Center Information

Resolution authorizing the sole source purchase of Acurant Virtual Crime Center information.

Item 9E: Resolution Authorizing Contract with Copalologic Solutions

Resolution authorizing a contract with Copalologic Solutions.

Item 9BA: Preliminary Report for South May Avenue Trail (MAPS 4)

Presentation of the preliminary report for the South May Avenue Trail, part of the MAPS 4 program.

Item 9BB: Preliminary Report for Multi-Purpose Stadium (MAPS 4)

Presentation of the preliminary report for the multi-purpose stadium, part of the MAPS 4 program.

Item 10: Concurrence Docket A-R

Various items on the concurrence docket.

Item 11A: Ordinance on Final Hearing PUD 22084

Ordinance on final hearing for PUD 22084 in Ward 1.

Item 11C: Ordinance on Final Hearing PUD 2117

Ordinance on final hearing for PUD 2117 in Ward 1.

Item 11E: Ordinance on Final Hearing SPUD 1780

Ordinance on final hearing for SPUD 1780.

Item 11F: Ordinance on Final Hearing SPUD 1782

Ordinance on final hearing for SPUD 1782.

Item 11G: Ordinance on Final Hearing SPUD 1785

Ordinance on final hearing for SPUD 1785, rezoning 1614 Northwest 16th Street.

Item 11H: Ordinance on Final Hearing SPUD 1786

Ordinance on final hearing for SPUD 1786.

Item 11J: Ordinance on Final Hearing SPUD 1790

Ordinance on final hearing for SPUD 1790.

Item 11K: Ordinance on Final Hearing Rezoning 424 Northwest 27th Street

Ordinance on final hearing for rezoning 424 Northwest 27th Street.

Item 11M: Ordinance on Final Hearing SPUD 1795

Ordinance on final hearing for SPUD 1795.

Item 11N: Ordinance on Final Hearing SPUD 1796

Ordinance on final hearing for SPUD 1796 in Ward 3.

Item 11O: Ordinance on Final Hearing SPUD 1797

Ordinance on final hearing for SPUD 1797 in Ward 2.

Item 11Q: Ordinance on Final Hearing SPUD 1801

Ordinance on final hearing for SPUD 1801.

Item 11R: Ordinance on Final Hearing Special Permit 604

Ordinance on final hearing for Special Permit 604 in Ward 4.

Item 11S: Ordinance on Final Hearing SPUD 1767

Ordinance on final hearing for SPUD 1767 at 2330 Southwest 27th Street, recommended for denial.

Item 11T: Public Hearing on Dilapidated Structures

Public hearing and resolution declaring listed structures dilapidated.

Item 11U: Public Hearing on Unsecured Structures

Public hearing and resolution declaring listed structures unsecured.

Item 11V: Public Hearing on Abandoned Buildings

Public hearing and resolution declaring listed buildings abandoned.

Item 11W: Resolution Establishing Policies for Local Preference in Public Construction Projects

Resolution establishing policies and processes for the application and implementation of local preference in public construction projects.

Item 11X: Resolution Authorizing Municipal Counselor to Confess Judgment

Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Perry v. The city of Oklahoma City.

Item 11Y: Executive Session for Express Grocery v. City of Oklahoma City

Motion to enter into executive session on advice of municipal counsel to receive confidential communications concerning the case Express Grocery at all v. The city of Oklahoma City.

Item 11Z1: Claim Recommended for Denial

Consideration of a claim recommended for denial.

Item 11AA1: Claim Recommended for Approval

Consideration of a claim recommended for approval.