January 29, 2022 City Council Meeting

Stephen Kiel, a Systems Support Specialist I for the Utilities Department, was recognized as the March 2019 Employee of the Month for his 10 years of dedicated service and exceptional technical support.

Kathleen Parker, a teacher at Bridgestone Intermediate Center, was recognized as the March 2019 Teacher of the Month for her outstanding work in Western Heights Public Schools.

Brenda Sue McDaniel was commended for her extensive community service and her selection as the 2019 Oklahoma State Mother of the Year.

Randy Lynn Floyd was commended for her exceptional public service and dedication to preserving Oklahoma City's architectural past and future, particularly her work on historic preservation.

Bill Bleakley was commended for his contributions to the city's culture in journalism, public education, and the preservation of historic neighborhoods, including his role in the MAPS for Kids program.

A revocable permit was approved for the Parkinson's Foundation to hold their Rally Walk and 5K event on May 5th.

A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for Energy FC to hold the OKC St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16th.

A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for the Market Festival on Paseo to be held on May 25th, 26th, and 27th.

A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for the Oklahoma City-County Health Department to hold Open Streets OKC on April 7th on Northwest 23rd Street.

A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for Stockyards City Main Street to hold their St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16th.

A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for Ultramax Sports to hold the Go Girl Run 5K and Half Marathon on March 23rd.

A resolution authorizing negotiation of a contract for aligning city development regulations with comprehensive plans was deferred to the next council meeting for further discussion with concerned citizens.

A resolution approving the allocation of approximately $3 million from the MAPS III fund to the Modern Streetcar Project was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 2910 South Blackwelder Avenue from R2 to a neighborhood business district for a self-service ice machine was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 2232 South Missouri Avenue from R1 to I2 to permit industrial development was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 705 Southeast 79th Street from R1 to I1 was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 1949 Southeast 44th Street from R1 to I2 was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 9700 Northwest Expressway from R1 to POD 1694 was referred back to the Planning Commission due to substantive changes in the site plan and significant public protest.

An ordinance on final hearing to close a portion of the platted alley adjacent to 1305 Northwestern was approved.

A special permit to operate a metal recycling business in the I3 heavy industrial district at 6220 Southwest 44th was approved.

A special permit to permit automotive sales in the C3 commercial district at 3121 North May Avenue was deferred for two weeks to allow for negotiation regarding fencing requirements between the applicant and adjacent property owner.

An ordinance to remove two-hour metered parking on the south side of East Sheridan was approved.

An ordinance to remove a two-hour reserved parking space for the physically disabled on the south side of East Sheridan was approved, as the space is being relocated.

An ordinance to establish a two-hour metered parking space on the south side of East Sheridan near South Oklahoma was approved.

An ordinance to establish a two-hour reserved parking space for the physically disabled on the south side of East Sheridan near South Oklahoma Avenue was approved.

A public hearing was held regarding an ordinance related to motor vehicles and traffic, specifically motorized scooters. No public comments were received.

An ordinance making changes to the city ordinance regarding the disposal of property by the police department, aligning it with state law, was introduced for future hearing.

An ordinance to amend and modify the franchise granted to Oklahoma Natural Gas Company, clarifying fee calculations, was introduced for a final hearing on April 23rd and a special election on July 9th.

A resolution estimating the expenses for a special election related to the ONG franchise agreement, with ONG agreeing to cover the costs, was approved.

A resolution declaring certain structures as dilapidated was adopted following a public hearing.

A resolution declaring certain structures as unsecured was adopted following a public hearing, with one property owner providing an update on repairs.

A resolution declaring certain buildings as abandoned was adopted following a public hearing.

A resolution approving a revised allocation of $1,050,000 from the Downtown MAPS Economic Development Project Plan TIF #2 for the Santa Fe Parking Garage was approved.

A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust approving the allocation of $1,000,000 in GO bonds to Colony Developers was approved.

A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust authorizing and directing negotiation of an agreement with HUD HUD Hike LLC and One Two One Two LLC was approved.

A resolution approving amendments to the Municipal Employees Charitable Contributions Policy, specifically lowering the minimum agency requirement for federations, was approved.

A joint resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to settle the workers compensation claim of Eldon Bazelle against Joshua Esquinazi was approved.

A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Johnson v. Bell in the City of OKC was approved.

A motion to enter into executive session concerning the pending tort claims of Ginger Hinshaw, personal representative for the state of Wesley William Seeley, was approved.

Four claims recommended for denial were denied.

Claims recommended for approval, items A through N, were approved.

A resolution initiating an application to designate First Christian Church and Jewel Box Theater as a historic landmark overlay district was deferred to April 9th to allow for further discussion and legal counsel review.

A proposed charter amendment to remove the 'or employee' clause from the dual office provision, allowing federal and state employees (including teachers) to serve on city council, was introduced for a final hearing on April 23rd.

A resolution notifying the county election board of the election for the charter amendment regarding the dual office provision was adopted.

MAPS III Fund Allocation for Modern Streetcar Project

Allocation from the MAPS III fund to the Modern Streetcar Project.

ONG Franchise Fee Audit

An audit recommended including certain fees in gross receipts for calculating franchise fees, expected to generate an additional $230,000 annually for the city. ONG will pay for the special election costs.

GO Bonds Allocation to Colony Developers

Allocation of GO bonds to Colony Developers for an unspecified project.

Item 3: Office of the Mayor

Presentations of resolutions and citations for Stephen Kiel (Employee of the Month), Kathleen Parker (Teacher of the Month), Brenda Sue McDaniel (Oklahoma State Mother of the Year), Randy Lynn Floyd (Historic Preservation), and Bill Bleakley (Journalism, Education, Preservation).

Item 4: Journal of Council Proceedings

Approval of items A and B.

Item 5: Requests for Uncontested Continuances

Striking of several items related to dilapidated, unsecured, and abandoned structures due to re-notification or owner securing property.

Item 6a: Revocable Permit with Parkinson's Foundation

Permit for Parkinson's Foundation Rally Walk and 5K on May 5th.

Item 6b: Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Energy FC

Permit for OKC St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16th.

Item 6c: Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Market Festival on Paseo

Permit for Market Festival on Paseo on May 25th, 26th, and 27th.

Item 6d: Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with OKC-County Health Department

Permit for Open Streets OKC on April 7th on Northwest 23rd.

Item 6e: Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Stockyards City Main Street

Permit for Stockyards City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16th.

Item 6f: Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Ultramax Sports

Permit for Go Girl Run 5K and Half Marathon on March 23rd.

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA)

Approval of items A through H.

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA)

Approval of claims and payroll.

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT)

Approval of claims and payroll.

Item 7: Consent Docket

Approval of all consent docket items except 7M and 7AQ.

Item 7L: Park Installation and Maintenance Agreement

Agreement with Oklahoma City Community Foundation for temporary installation of 'Musical Swings' in Bicentennial Park.

Item 7M: Resolution Authorizing Negotiation of Contract with White and Smith

Resolution for contract to align city development regulations with comprehensive plans.

Item 7N1: Final Plans and Specifications for Southern Oaks Park

Approval of final plans and specifications for walks, paths, benches, and landscaping at Southern Oaks Park.

Item 7AO1 & AO2: Resolutions Approving Change Orders (Lake Draper Trail)

Resolutions approving change orders for the Lake Draper Trail project.

Item 7AQ: Resolution Approving Allocation of MAPS III Fund to Modern Streetcar Project

Resolution approving allocation of approximately $3 million from MAPS III fund to the Modern Streetcar Project.

Item 7O: Softball Association of America

Mention of updates for the softball stadium, with phases 3 and 4 completion allowing contract extension for Women's College World Series through 2035.

Item 8: Concurrence Docket

Approval of all concurrence docket items except 8B.

Item 8B: Improvements at Draper Marina

Discussion of improvements including deteriorated paving repair, resurfacing, and addition of 58 parking spaces to reduce erosion and improve water quality.

Item 9A1: Ordinance on Final Hearing (2910 South Blackwelder Avenue)

Rezoning from R2 to neighborhood business district for a self-service ice machine.

Item 9A2: Ordinance on Final Hearing (2232 South Missouri Avenue)

Rezoning from R1 to I2 to permit industrial development.

Item 9A3: Ordinance on Final Hearing (705 Southeast 79th Street)

Rezoning from R1 to I1.

Item 9A4: Ordinance on Final Hearing (1949 Southeast 44th Street)

Rezoning from R1 to I2.

Item 9B: Ordinance on Final Hearing (9700 Northwest Expressway)

Rezoning from R1 to POD 1694, referred back to Planning Commission.

Item 9C1: Ordinance on Final Hearing (Closing Alley Portion)

Closing a portion of the platted alley adjacent to 1305 Northwestern.

Item 9D1: Special Permit to Operate Metal Recycling

Special permit for metal recycling in the I3 heavy industrial district at 6220 Southwest 44th.

Item 9D2: Special Permit to Permit Automotive Sales

Special permit for automotive sales in the C3 commercial district at 3121 North May Avenue.

Item 9E1: Removing Two-Hour Metered Parking

Removing two-hour metered parking on the south side of East Sheridan.

Item 9E2: Removing Two-Hour Reserved Parking for Disabled

Removing a two-hour reserved parking space for the physically disabled on the south side of East Sheridan.

Item 9E3: Establishing Two-Hour Metered Parking

Establishing a two-hour metered parking space on the south side of East Sheridan.

Item 9E4: Establishing Two-Hour Reserved Parking for Disabled

Establishing a two-hour reserved parking space for the physically disabled on the south side of East Sheridan.

Item 9F: Public Hearing Regarding Motorized Scooters

Public hearing on an ordinance related to motor vehicles and traffic, specifically motorized scooters.

Item 9G: Ordinance Amending Police Department Property Disposal

Ordinance to be introduced, set for public hearing on March 26th, and potential final hearing on April 9th, relating to police department property disposal.

Item 9H: Ordinance Amending ONG Franchise Agreement

Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing on April 23rd, amending the franchise granted to Oklahoma Natural Gas Company.

Item 9I: Resolution Estimating Expenses for Special Election

Resolution estimating expenses for a special election related to the ONG franchise agreement.

Item 9J1: Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structures

Public hearing regarding listed dilapidated structures.

Item 9J2: Resolution Declaring Structures Dilapidated

Resolution declaring listed structures as dilapidated.

Item 9K1: Public Hearing Regarding Unsecured Structures

Public hearing regarding listed unsecured structures.

Item 9K2: Resolution Declaring Structures Unsecured

Resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured.

Item 9L1: Public Hearing Regarding Abandoned Buildings

Public hearing regarding listed abandoned buildings.

Item 9L2: Resolution Declaring Buildings Abandoned

Resolution declaring listed buildings as abandoned.

Item 9M1: Public Hearing Regarding TIF Allocation

Public hearing regarding a resolution approving a revised allocation of Downtown MAPS Economic Development Project Plan TIF #2 for the Santa Fe Parking Garage.

Item 9M2: Resolution Approving TIF Allocation

Resolution approving a revised allocation of Downtown MAPS Economic Development Project Plan TIF #2 for the Santa Fe Parking Garage.

Item 9N1: Public Hearing Regarding GO Bonds Allocation

Public hearing regarding a joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust approving the allocation of GO bonds to Colony Developers.

Item 9N2: Joint Resolution Approving GO Bonds Allocation

Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust approving the allocation of GO bonds to Colony Developers.

Item 9O1: Public Hearing Regarding Agreement with HUD HUD Hike LLC

Public hearing regarding a joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust authorizing and directing negotiation of an agreement with HUD HUD Hike LLC and One Two One Two LLC.

Item 9O2: Joint Resolution Authorizing Agreement with HUD HUD Hike LLC

Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust authorizing and directing negotiation of an agreement with HUD HUD Hike LLC and One Two One Two LLC.

Item 9P: Resolution Approving Amendments to Municipal Employees Charitable Contributions Policy

Resolution approving amendments to the Municipal Employees Charitable Contributions Policy.

Item 9Q1: Joint Resolution Authorizing Settlement of Workers Compensation Claim

Joint resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to settle the workers compensation claim of Eldon Bazelle against Joshua Esquinazi.

Item 9R1: Resolution Authorizing Confession of Judgment

Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Johnson v. Bell in the City of OKC.

Item 9S: Executive Session

Motion to enter into executive session concerning the pending tort claims of Ginger Hinshaw, personal representative for the state of Wesley William Seeley.

Item 9T1: Claims Recommended for Denial

Four claims recommended for denial.

Item 10A1: Claims Recommended for Approval

Claims recommended for approval, items A through N.

Item 11A: Resolution Acknowledging Cultural and Historic Significance of Brockway Center

Resolution acknowledging the cultural and historic significance of the property at 1440 North Everest Avenue, known as the Brockway Center, and supporting collaborative preservation efforts.

Item 11B: Resolution Initiating Historic Landmark Overlay for First Christian Church

Resolution initiating an application to designate First Christian Church and Jewel Box Theater at 3700 North Walker Avenue as a historic landmark overlay district.

Item 11C1: Charter Amendment - Dual Office Provision

Proposed charter amendment to remove 'or employee' from the dual office provision, allowing federal and state employees to serve on city council.

Item 11C2: Charter Amendment - Council/Mayor Salary

Proposed charter amendment to adjust the salaries of the Mayor and Council members, tying them to the Governor's salary.

Item 11C3: Charter Amendment - Initiative Petition Timeframe

Proposed charter amendment to increase the timeframe for collecting signatures for initiative petitions.