Meeting Summary
The Edmond City Council approved a supplemental appropriation of $250,000 for the Raya railroad quiet zone project. The Council also adopted significant amendments to its COVID-19 emergency declaration, implementing a "shelter in place" order and mandating the closure of all city-owned sports courts, golf courses, tennis centers, dog parks, skate parks, and disc golf facilities. City staff will also develop a marketing plan and work with large retail stores to enhance social distancing enforcement.
Key Decisions & Votes
Supplemental Appropriation for Raya Railroad Quiet Zone
04:00The Council approved an additional $250,000 for the Raya railroad quiet zone project, bringing the total project cost to approximately $4.7 million, to address an initial budget oversight.
Amendments to COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency
40:00The Council adopted a revised declaration of emergency, implementing a "shelter in place" order effective March 30th at 11:59 PM through April 16th, 2020. This includes the closure of city-owned sports courts, golf courses, tennis centers, dog parks, skate parks, and disc golf facilities, and mandates social distancing for all operating businesses.
Financial Matters
Supplemental Appropriation for Raya Railroad Quiet Zone
An additional appropriation of $250,000 was requested due to an oversight in budget authority for the project, bringing the total project cost to approximately $4.7 million.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- The agenda for the next special meeting (March 30th) must be posted by Thursday, April 2nd, 5:30 PM, clearly identifying the meeting format.
Watch For
- Research and potential implementation of virtual meeting technologies (WebEx, Zoom) for future special meetings, with a goal for the next special meeting on April 6th.
- Development of a marketing plan to encourage social distancing and seriousness about COVID-19 measures.
- City staff engagement with big box stores to assist with social distancing enforcement and crowd management.
Announcements
- Citizens are asked not to call 911 for COVID-19 concerns, but instead to call Code Compliance at 359-4793.
- All city facilities have restricted public access; citizens must call a designated phone number on the door to gain entry.
- Citizens are strongly recommended to consolidate and limit trips away from home to maintain social distancing, especially following reports of large crowds at retail businesses.
- The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11th, President Trump declared a national emergency on March 13th, and Governor Stitt declared a state of emergency on March 15th.
- Governor Stitt issued a press conference on March 20th defining essential businesses and limiting gatherings to ten, and later listed essential businesses on March 26th.
Agenda Summary
Approval of a supplemental appropriation for the Raya railroad quiet zone project
A request for an additional $250,000 to cover a budget shortfall for the Raya railroad quiet zone project, bringing the total project cost to approximately $4.7 million.
Discussion and consideration of amendments to the declaration of emergency regarding COVID-19
Review and amendment of the city's emergency declaration, including the adoption of a "shelter in place" order, closure of certain city facilities, and discussion of enforcement measures for social distancing.