September 12, 2025 City Council Meeting

Announcements

• Upcoming Events & Deadlines:
  • Life Share Foundation's Little Red Heart Run Walk Social at Lake Hefner: 📅 September 20th.
  • AIDS Walk of OKC at Myriad Gardens: 📅 October 5th.
  • Capital Hill Main Street's Fiesta de Las Americas 20th Anniversary:
    • Gado Single Plaza ribbon cutting: 📅 Wednesday, September 24th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM.
    • Festival: 📅 Saturday, September 27th.
  • Friends of Uptown Foundation's Uptown Outside on North Lee: 📅 October 18th.
  • Red Coyote Running in Fitness's Run Tober Fest 5K on West Park Place: 📅 October 5th.
  • Ward 2 Bond Meet-up at OCU Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center: 📅 Thursday, September 11th, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM.
  • Neighbors Night Out: 📅 Today (date relative to meeting).
  • Ward 3 Town Hall in Southwest Oklahoma City: 📅 Tomorrow night (Wednesday).
  • Ward 5 Bond Meet-up at Southwest Library (134th and South Penn): 📅 Monday night.
  • Ward 6 Bond Open House at the Downtown Library (4th floor, friends room): 📅 Next Thursday, September 18th, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (come and go).
• Financial Reporting Updates:
  • The city's single audit (federal grants compliance document) is expected to be issued 📅 next month.
  • The FY25 financial statements are targeted for issuance by 📅 March 31, 2026.
  • The FY26 audited financial statements are planned to be back on track for issuance by 📅 December 2026.
• Agenda Item Continuances/Withdrawals:
  • Item 11K was deferred to 📅 October 7th.
  • Item 11O was withdrawn by the applicant.
  • Unsecured structures at 2200 Northeast 22nd Street (Item H) and 1216 Northwest 98th Street (Item L) were stricken from the agenda as owners secured them.
  • Abandoned building at 1216 Northwest 98th Street (Item G under 11T1) was stricken as the owner secured it.

Key Decisions & Votes

• Resolution recognizing Jacqueline Brown as September 2025 Teacher of the Month was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Resolution approving travel expenses for Council members Carter and Stonecipher to attend the National League of Cities in Salt Lake City in November was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Journal of Council Proceedings (Items 6A and 6B) were ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Revocable Permit with River Sport Foundation for rowing and paddle practice use (October to September 2026) was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Joint Revocable Permit with Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and Life Share Foundation for the Little Red Heart Run Walk Social on 📅 September 20th at Lake Hefner was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Revocable Right of Way Use Permit with AIDS Walk of OKC for the AIDS Walk of OKC on 📅 October 5th on Sheridan was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Revocable Right of Way Use Permit with Capital Hill Main Street for Fiesta de Las Americas on 📅 September 27th on Southwest 25th was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Revocable Right of Way Use Permit with the Friends of Uptown Foundation for Uptown Outside on 📅 October 18th on North Lee was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Revocable Right of Way Use Permit with Red Coyote Running in Fitness for the Red Coyote Run Tober Fest 5K on 📅 October 5th on West Park Place was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Docket (Items A-E) was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Docket (Items A-C) was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Consent Docket was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Concurrence Docket (Items A-K) was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 14300 Northwest Westminster from AA to PUD 2076 (lot split for two homes on eight acres) was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 1309 Northeast 122nd from R1AA PUD 479, PUD 708, and PUD 1875 to PUD 2077 (for a data center) was ✅ Approved 7 to 1. Council members discussed the future impact of data centers on electricity, water, and land use, with the City Manager confirming staff is beginning to look into these policy considerations.
• Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 3804 East I-240 from PUD 1810 to PUD 2079 (for a new neighborhood) was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 2944 Southwest 8th from SPUD 1139 and SRODD to SPUD 1737 and SRODD (for commercial lodging/multi-family residential near the river) was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 1900 Northwest 29th from R1 to SPUD 1741 (for five duplexes/10 units, balancing exterior space and parking) was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 112 Southwest 26th from R4 to SPUD 1742 (for residential use on empty lots) was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 17 Northwest 13th from PUD 1915 to SPUD 1743 (for a daycare facility) was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 229 Northeast 95th from R1 to SPUD 1745 (for expansion and improvements to the Oklahoma City Thunder practice facilities) was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 2108 Southwest 11th from SPUD 185, SPUD 493, I2, SRODD, and SYT to SPUD 1748 and SYT (for industrial and commercial development in the Stockyards area) was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 7708 Northwest 81st Circle from PUD 1731 and AE1 to SPUD 1749 and AE1 was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 1007 West U Banks from C3 to SPUD 1752 (for a mixed-use development with multi-family and ground-floor non-residential uses) was ✅ Approved unanimously. The ordinance was amended to include specific drainage requirements, mandating that development comply with Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code, require stormwater detention, base historical runoff rates on undeveloped site conditions, and achieve a 10% reduction in fully developed flow rates for the 100-year design storm, incorporating onsite retention and low-impact development strategies.
• Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 311 South Miller Place from R2 to SPUD 1754 (to allow industrial uses complimentary to the area) was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Ordinance on Final Hearing: Establishing a Special Permit at 12100 North May in the C3 district (to operate outdoor participant recreation and entertainment, specifically pickleball courts) was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Ordinance on Final Hearing related to Drainage and Flood Control (updating the FEMA map) was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Ordinance on Final Hearing amending the Oklahoma City Municipal Code relating to hunting licenses was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Resolution declaring dilapidated structures (following public hearing) was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Resolution declaring unsecured structures (following public hearing) was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Resolution declaring abandoned buildings (following public hearing) was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Settlement Agreement with McNaughton Company was ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Claims Recommended for Denial (Items V1A-D) were ✅ Approved unanimously.
• Claims Recommended for Approval (Items W1A-D) were ✅ Approved unanimously.

💰 Financial Matters

• Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Financial Statements: Angela Pierce, the new Finance Director, presented the audited financial statements for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA), the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA), and the City of Oklahoma City.
  • All three entities received an unqualified clean audit opinion.
  • The ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system transition caused significant challenges and delays, leading to audit adjustments that have since been incorporated.
  • OCMFA's net position increased by 💰 $1.2 million.
  • OCPPA's net position increased by 💰 $7.1 million.
  • The City's net position increased by 💰 $300 million.
  • Total component units net position increased by 💰 $200 million.
  • All reports indicate a positive financial direction.
  • The City Manager acknowledged the challenges of the ERP implementation but praised the finance team's "unwavering work ethic" and "grit, determination, and commitment" in navigating the difficulties and getting the reports completed.

Public Comments

• Jed Green (2900 Venice Blvd): Raised concerns about the Oklahoma State Police Chiefs Association's opposition to State Question 837 (regulating adult-use marijuana). He questioned if Oklahoma City tax dollars contribute to this association and are thus used against the ballot initiative. He highlighted that SQ 837 proposes a 10% excise tax, with 30% of revenue directed to municipalities, which could provide significant local funding.
• Michael Washington: Advocated for implementing a program in correctional facilities ("House of Horrors") to educate inmates on how to file lawsuits against unconstitutional practices, citing issues with showers, outdoor recreation, food, and sanitation.
• Ronnie Kirk (2328 North Missouri): Requested the Clara Luper Bridge be repainted, noting it hasn't been done in 20 years and serves as a gateway to the north side. He also asked Councilman Cooper to help arrange a meeting with state senators at the Capitol to discuss gun laws, expressing his strong involvement in efforts to repeal existing gun laws. His granddaughter, Mia Kirk (17, Douglas High School senior), also spoke briefly, noting her long-standing attendance at council meetings.

Agenda Summary Table