January 29, 2022 City Council Meeting

A resolution was read and approved, commending Councilwoman Meg Sayer for her 11 years of dedicated service to Ward 6 and the City of Oklahoma City, highlighting her extensive involvement in various boards and commissions, and her advocacy for the homeless and public art.

A joint revocable permit with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society was approved for the Walk MS Oklahoma City event on March 30th at Route 66 Park.

A revocable permit was approved for the Arts Council of Oklahoma City to hold the Festival of the Arts 2019, celebrating its 53rd year with 144 artists and 30 food vendors.

A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for Downtown OKC Partnership to hold the Starlight Supper, a five-course dinner benefiting downtown public art and placemaking projects, on April 11th on Park Avenue.

A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for Leslie Supper Club to hold the 4200 Northwestern Block Party on March 31st, an event for St. Baldrick's to raise funds for pediatric cancer research.

An ordinance was approved for the final hearing to close a portion of an alley in Block 32 of Maywood Edition for additional development.

An ordinance was approved for the final hearing to close the south 950 feet of Gilson Way, extending south from Southwest 29th, east of South Council, to facilitate future development by Hobby Lobby.

An ordinance was approved for the final hearing to close an easement located at 10708 and 10709 Northwest 20th Street.

A special permit was approved to allow automotive sales in the C3 community commercial district at 3121 North May, with the applicant committing to build a six-foot tall wooden fence.

An ordinance amending the definition of motorized scooter was approved on its final hearing.

An ordinance was approved on its final hearing to remove metered parking on the north side of West Main near Broadway, converting it to a commercial loading zone.

A resolution was approved providing for the sale and issuance of certain GO bonds for interest savings, with an estimated 1.28 million dollars in net present value savings.

A resolution was approved providing for the sale and issuance of GO refunding bonds, with estimated savings of just under 2.5 million dollars on a net present value basis.

A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust was approved, outlining the economic development agreement for the First National Center redevelopment project, including an incentive of up to $26 million.

A resolution was approved authorizing the incurrence of indebtedness by the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust for up to $25.5 million for the First National Center project.

A resolution was approved for the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust to issue sales tax revenue notes for $10,030,000 to support their capital plan, secured at a 3.02% interest rate for 15 years.

A resolution was approved declaring several structures as dilapidated following a public hearing.

A resolution was approved declaring several structures as unsecured following a public hearing.

A resolution was approved declaring several buildings as abandoned following a public hearing.

A resolution was approved adopting the December 2018 update to the Community and Neighborhood Enhancement Program project implementation plan, including additional arterial and residential street resurfacing projects.

A resolution was approved allocating $15,200,000 of Better Street Safer City sales tax funds to support additional projects.

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

A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority was approved, authorizing Collins Zorn and Wagner to represent municipal employee Robert Varney in the case Dawson v. City of OKC.

Claims recommended for denial were approved, with one item deferred for future discussion.

Claims recommended for approval were approved.

A resolution was approved, commending Dr. Ed Shadeed for his eight years of dedicated service to Ward 2 and the citizens of Oklahoma City, highlighting his advocacy for public safety, historic preservation, and transparency.

The award of purchase for $30 million in City of OKC GO Limited Tax Bonds was approved, with a final interest rate of 3.25%.

An ordinance was approved on final hearing, with an emergency clause, providing for the issuance of GO Limited Tax Bonds in the sum of $30 million.

The award of purchase for $75,655,000 in City of OKC GO Bond Series 2019 was approved, with an interest rate of 2.88%.

An ordinance was approved on final hearing, with an emergency clause, providing for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds in the sum of $75,655,000.

GO Bonds Refunding (9i)

Refinancing of 2007 and 2010 GO bonds for an estimated $1.28 million in net present value savings over 11 years.

GO Bonds Refunding (9j)

Refinancing of 2009 GO bonds for an estimated $2.5 million in net present value savings.

First National Center Economic Development Agreement

Incentive payment or loan for the First National Center tower project, with safeguards including a reserve fund and personal guarantees.

OKC Zoological Trust Sales Tax Revenue Note

Sales tax revenue note to help the zoo with its capital plan, secured at a 3.02% interest rate for 15 years.

Better Street Safer City Sales Tax Funds Allocation

Allocation of sales tax funds to support additional street resurfacing projects.

GO Limited Tax Bonds (9g)

Sale of GO Limited Tax Bonds from the 2017 authorization, with a final interest rate of 3.25%.

GO Bond Series 2019 (9h)

Sale of regular tax-exempt infrastructure bonds, with a 2.88% interest rate. Completes the sale of the 2007 authorization.

Sales Tax Report (March)

General fund sales tax was down 2% from last year, and 4% when reallocations are considered, marking the first decline in 22 months. Use tax remains strong.

Invocation

Led by Pastor Christine Byrd in honor of Women's History Month.

Pledge of Allegiance

Led by Councilwoman Meg Sayer.

Resolution Honoring Councilwoman Meg Sayer

Commending her 11 years of service to Ward 6 and the city.

Proclamation for Litter Blitz 2019

Declaring April as Litter Blitz 2019, an annual city-wide clean-up event.

Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month

Declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Notification of Larry McAtee as Vice Mayor

Notification of Larry McAtee to serve as Vice Mayor for the six-month period beginning April 9th.

Resolution Approving Travel and Reimbursement for Mayor

Approving travel and reimbursement for the Mayor to attend the US Conference of Mayors annual meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Journal of Council Proceedings (Items A and B)

Approval of previous council meeting minutes.

Requests for Uncontested Continuances

Several items were struck or re-notified, including 7aw8, 9n1h, 9o1d, 9o1f, 9o1g, 9o1j, 9o1k, 9o1r, 9p1e, 9p1g, 9p1h, 9p1l, and 9t1d.

Revocable Permit with OKC Water Utilities Trust and National Multiple Sclerosis Society

To hold the Walk MS Oklahoma City event.

Revocable Permit with Arts Council of Oklahoma City

To hold the Festival of the Arts 2019.

Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Downtown OKC Partnership

To hold Starlight Supper.

Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Leslie Supper Club

To hold 4200 Northwestern Block Party.

Consent Docket

Approval of various routine items.

Concurrence Docket

Approval of various routine items.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Closing Alley in Maywood Edition (9a1)

Closing a portion of an alley in Block 32 of Maywood Edition.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Closing South 950 feet of Gilson Way (9a2)

Closing the south 950 feet of Gilson Way extending south from Southwest 29th.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Closing Easement at 10708 and 10709 NW 20th Street (9a3)

Closing an easement located at 10708 and 10709 Northwest 20th Street.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Special Permit for Automotive Sales (9b)

To permit automotive sales in the C3 community commercial district at 3121 North May.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Amending Motorized Scooter Definition (9c)

Amending the definition of motorized scooter in the municipal code.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Removing Metered Parking on West Main (9d)

Removing metered parking on the north side of West Main near Broadway.

Public Hearing: Ordinance Relating to Police Department (9e)

Public hearing for an ordinance amending Chapter 43 relating to the police department.

Ordinance Introduced: Parklets (9f)

Ordinance relating to motor vehicles and traffic and general schedule of fees, specifically regarding parklets.

Public Hearing: Refunding of Certain Outstanding Portions of City's GEO Bonds (9i1)

Public hearing regarding the refunding of certain outstanding portions of the city's general obligation limited tax bonds.

Resolution: Sale and Issuance of Certain GEO Bonds (9i2)

Providing for the sale and issuance of certain GEO bonds.

Public Hearing: Refunding of Certain Outstanding Portions of City's General Obligation Bond Series 2009 (9j1)

Public hearing regarding the refunding of certain outstanding portions of the city's general obligation bond series 2009.

Resolution: Sale and Issuance of GO Refunding Bonds (9j2)

Providing for the sale and issuance of GO refunding bonds.

Joint Resolution with OKC Economic Development Trust: First National Center Redevelopment Project Economic Development Agreement (9k)

Approving the economic development agreement for the First National Center redevelopment project.

Resolution: Incurrence of Indebtedness by OKC Economic Development Trust (9l)

Approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust.

Resolution: Incurrence of Indebtedness by OKC Zoological Trust (9m)

Approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust.

Public Hearing: Dilapidated Structures (9n1)

Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.

Resolution: Declaring Structures Dilapidated (9n2)

Declaring that the structures are dilapidated.

Public Hearing: Unsecured Structures (9o1)

Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.

Resolution: Declaring Structures Unsecured (9o2)

Declaring that the structures are unsecured.

Public Hearing: Abandoned Buildings (9p1)

Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.

Resolution: Declaring Buildings Abandoned (9p2)

Declaring that the buildings are abandoned.

Resolution: Adopting December 2018 Update to Community and Neighborhood Enhancement Program Project Implementation Plan (9q1)

Adopting a December 2018 update to the Community and Neighborhood Enhancement Program project implementation plan.

Resolution: Approving Allocation of Better Street Safer City Sales Tax Funds (9q2)

Approving an allocation of Better Street Safer City sales tax funds.

Resolution: Authorizing Municipal Counselor to Confess Judgment (9r1)

Authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Campbell v. City of OKC.

Joint Resolution with OKC Municipal Facilities Authority: Authorizing Representation for Municipal Employee (9s1)

Authorizing Collins Zorn and Wagner to represent municipal employee Robert Varney in the case Dawson v. City of OKC.

Claims Recommended for Denial (9t1)

Claims recommended for denial, with item 9t1d deferred.

Claims Recommended for Approval (10a1)

Claims recommended for approval (A through G).

Resolution Honoring Councilman Ed Shadeed

Commending his eight years of service to Ward 2 and the city.

City Manager Reports

Update on street light issues, copper theft, and March sales tax report.

Award of Purchase: $30 Million City of OKC GO Limited Tax Bonds (9g1)

Award of purchase for $30 million City of OKC GO Limited Tax Bonds.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Issuance of GO Limited Tax Bonds (9g2)

Ordinance providing for the issuance of GO Limited Tax Bonds in the sum of $30 million.

Award of Purchase: $75,655,000 City of OKC GO Bond Series 2019 (9h1)

Award of purchase for $75,655,000 City of OKC GO Bond Series 2019.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Issuance of General Obligation Bonds (9h2)

Ordinance providing for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds in the sum of $75,655,000.

Citizens to Be Heard

Opportunity for citizens to address the council on any topic.