Meeting Summary
The City Council approved travel expenses for council members and revocable permits for the Asian Night Market Festival and Mesta Festa. Key financial decisions included adopting assessment roles for the Downtown and Stockyards City Business Improvement Districts, and approving the Purdue Pharma opioid litigation settlement. The meeting also featured a Visit OKC annual report highlighting tourism growth and new initiatives, alongside discussions on economic development and affordable housing.
Key Decisions & Votes
Council Travel Expenses
Approval for council members Bradley Carter, Kamal Pennington, and Mark Stoneciper to attend the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce intercity visit in Nashville, TN.
Asian Night Market Festival Permit
Approved a revocable permit for the 7th annual Asian Night Market Festival, scheduled for October 3-5, 2025, in Military Park. The festival is a major cultural event attracting 30,000-40,000 people.
Mesta Festa Permit
Approved a revocable permit for the 30th annual Mesta Festa, scheduled for September 27-28, 2025, in Pearl Mesta Park. The event will feature a new children's vendor area.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority Items
Multiple items under the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority were approved.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority Items
Multiple items under the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority were approved.
Consent Docket Item BQ
A specific item from the consent docket was approved with a vote of 6 to 2.
Remainder of Consent Docket
All remaining items on the consent docket were approved unanimously.
Concurrent Docket
All items on the concurrent docket were approved unanimously.
PUD 2072 Rezoning
Rezoning 7700 Southwest 74th Street from AA agricultural district to PUD 2072 planned unit development district was approved.
SPUD 1736 Rezoning
Rezoning 1526 North McKinley Avenue from SPUD 829 to SPUD 1736 was approved to allow for three units on a property previously zoned for a single-family house.
Street Right-of-Way Closure
The closure of multiple portions of platted street right-of-way surrounding blocks 9-16 in State Center Edition was approved to facilitate further development.
Downtown BID Assessment Role
The assessment role for fiscal year 2025-26 for the Downtown Business Improvement District, covering various downtown areas, was adopted and confirmed.
Downtown BID Assessment Role Ordinance
An ordinance establishing the assessment role for fiscal year 2025-26 for the Downtown Business Improvement District, including payment terms, penalties, and lien procedures, was adopted.
Stockyards City BID Assessment Role
The assessment role for fiscal year 2025-26 for the Stockyards City Business Improvement District was adopted and confirmed.
Stockyards City BID Assessment Role Ordinance
An ordinance establishing the assessment role for fiscal year 2025-26 for the Stockyards City Business Improvement District, including payment terms, penalties, and lien procedures, was adopted.
Dilapidated Structure Declaration
A resolution declaring a specific structure (Item A) as dilapidated was approved.
Unsecured Structure Declaration
A resolution declaring specific structures as unsecured was approved.
Abandoned Building Declaration
A resolution declaring specific buildings (Item B) as abandoned was approved.
Purdue Pharma and Opioid Litigation Settlements
Participation in the 13th amended joint Chapter 11 plan of reorganization for Purdue Pharma and its affiliates, the governmental entities settlement agreement, and settlements with several other pharmaceutical companies was approved. The mayor and litigation council were authorized to execute necessary agreements.
Workers Compensation Subrogation Claim Settlement
A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Authority to settle a workers' compensation subrogation claim related to William Dashield's injuries from an automobile accident on January 19, 2024, was approved.
Claim Approval
A recommended claim was approved unanimously.
Upcoming Community Events
Asian Night Market Festival
Military Park, 1200 Northwest 25th Street and Right-of-ways. Free admission, over 100 vendors, performers from out of state.
Mesta Festa
Pearl Mesta Park, 1900 North Chartell Avenue. Hours 12-6 PM, includes beverage garden, food trucks, vendors, and a new children's vendor area.
Affordable Housing Forum
Metro Tech at 6:30 PM. Hosted by Council members Pennington, Cooper, and Hammond to highlight ways to create more affordable housing.
Town Hall in Yucaten District
United Methodist Church. City staffers will be present to answer questions.
Financial Matters
Mesta Festa Revocable Permit
Revenue generated from the revocable permit for the Mesta Festa event.
Downtown Business Improvement District Assessment Role
Adoption and confirmation of the assessment role for fiscal year 2025-26 for the Downtown Business Improvement District.
Stockyards City Business Improvement District Assessment Role
Adoption and confirmation of the assessment role for fiscal year 2025-26 for the Stockyards City Business Improvement District.
Purdue Pharma and Opioid Litigation Settlements
Approval to participate in the 13th amended joint Chapter 11 plan of reorganization for Purdue Pharma and its affiliates, and settlement agreements with several other pharmaceutical companies.
Workers Compensation Subrogation Claim Settlement
Approval of a joint resolution to settle a workers' compensation subrogation claim related to William Dashield's injuries.
Claim recommended for approval
Approval of a recommended claim.
Public Comments
A representative from the Oklahoma City BID Advisory Board of Directors spoke in favor of the proposed assessment role for the Downtown Business Improvement District, highlighting the benefits provided by the BID, including downtown management, marketing, events, and the Green Team's efforts. The board unanimously approved the FY26 budget and assessment structure.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Development of a task force/working group to review considerations for data center developments (water use, power, land use, economic development).
- Upcoming initiatives for beautification and cleanup in Ward 3.
Announcements
- Visit OKC's social media team (Miam and Kieran) was recognized as the best influencers in Oklahoma by 405 magazine.
- The Appaloosa Horse Club moved its headquarters from Idaho to the Stockyards in Oklahoma City.
- Oklahoma City ranks 8th in the US for shortest commutes, with an average time of 22.1 minutes.
- A new $46.7 million medical research lab is planned, expected to create over 400 high-paying jobs.
- A new $200 million pediatric heart center is being developed.
- Forensic labs in the city are expanding, adding 100 new workers.
- Councilwoman Avers requested developers to post large visible notices and host information meetings for planning and development projects in Ward 3 to foster collaboration and minimize adverse impacts.
- Season five of the Amazon Prime series 'Story of Art in America', featuring Oklahoma City artists and Route 66 communities, will launch next spring.
Agenda Summary
Resolution approving travel expenses for council members
Approving travel for Council members Bradley Carter, Kamal Pennington, and Mark Stoneciper to attend the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce intercity visit in Nashville, TN from October 22-24, 2025.
City Manager's Report
Presentation of Visit OKC's annual report for FY25, highlighting tourism growth, marketing efforts, major bookings (Mary Kay seminar), sports tourism, and the relocation of Appaloosa Horse Club headquarters to OKC. Also mentioned other reports on county claims, payroll, council priority update, and riverport foundation update.
Journal of Council Proceedings (Items A and B)
Consideration of the journal of council proceedings.
Requests for uncontested continuances
Items 11 I1 and 11 J1 concerning 215 Northwestern Avenue were stricken from the agenda as the owner secured the property.
Revocable permit with Asian District Cultural Association for Asian Night Market Festival
Approval for the 7th annual Asian Night Market Festival to be held October 3-5, 2025, in Military Park, 1200 Northwest 25th Street and Right-of-ways. The festival is a significant cultural event for the city.
Revocable permit with Mesta Park Neighborhood Association for Mesta Festa
Approval for the 30th annual Mesta Festa to be held September 27-28, 2025, in Pearl Mesta Park, 1900 North Chartell Avenue. The event will include a new children's vendor section.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (Items A-E)
Consideration of multiple items under the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (Items A-C)
Consideration of multiple items under the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
Consent Docket Item A (Chilled Water Air Handling Units)
Installation of chilled water air handling units to connect the system, previously delayed due to equipment availability. Marriott Gardens has been paying for the service without use.
Consent Docket Item BQ
An item from the consent docket that was voted on separately.
Remainder of Consent Docket
All remaining items on the consent docket after individual considerations.
Concurrent Docket
Consideration of items on the concurrent docket.
PUD 2072 Rezoning
Rezoning 7700 Southwest 74th Street from AA agricultural district to PUD 2072 planned unit development district.
SPUD 1736 Rezoning
Rezoning 1526 North McKinley Avenue from SPUD 829 to SPUD 1736 to allow three units on a property previously zoned for a single-family house.
Ordinance closing multiple portions of platted street right-of-way
Closing street right-of-way surrounding blocks 9-16 in State Center Edition north of East Britain Road between North Oklahoma Avenue and North Lincoln Boulevard to allow for further development.
Public hearing regarding assessment role year 2025-26 for Downtown Business Improvement District
Public hearing for the assessment role for the Downtown Business Improvement District (City of Oklahoma City Improvement and Special Services Assessment District number six) for fiscal year 2025-26.
Resolution adopting and confirming assessment role year 2025-26 for Downtown Business Improvement District
Adopting and confirming the assessment role for the Downtown Business Improvement District (City of Oklahoma City Improvement and Special Services Assessment District number six) for fiscal year 2025-26, covering areas like Automobile Alley, Bricktown, City Center, Deep Duce, Midtown, and West Village.
Ordinance on final hearing adopting assessment role year 2025-26 for Downtown Business Improvement District
Adopting the assessment role for the Downtown Business Improvement District for fiscal year 2025-26, establishing payment terms, penalties for delinquent payments, and procedures for recording claims of lien.
Public hearing regarding assessment role year 2025-26 for Stockyards City Business Improvement District
Public hearing for the assessment role for the Stockyards City Business Improvement District (City of Oklahoma City Improvement and Special Services Assessment District number 13) for fiscal year 2025-26.
Resolution adopting and confirming assessment role year 2025-26 for Stockyards City Business Improvement District
Adopting and confirming the assessment role for the Stockyards City Business Improvement District (City of Oklahoma City Improvement and Special Services Assessment District number 13) for fiscal year 2025-26, covering properties in and around Agu and Exchange Avenues.
Ordinance on final hearing adopting assessment role year 2025-26 for Stockyards City Business Improvement District
Adopting the assessment role for the Stockyards City Business Improvement District for fiscal year 2025-26, establishing payment terms, penalties for delinquent payments, and procedures for recording claims of lien.
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures (Item A)
Public hearing concerning a dilapidated structure.
Resolution declaring structure on Item A dilapidated
Resolution declaring a specific structure (Item A) as dilapidated.
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures
Public hearing concerning unsecured structures. Item C was previously stricken from the agenda.
Resolution declaring structures unsecured
Resolution declaring specific structures as unsecured.
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings (Item B)
Public hearing concerning abandoned buildings. Item A was previously stricken from the agenda.
Resolution declaring buildings abandoned (Item B)
Resolution declaring specific buildings (Item B) as abandoned.
Resolution approving voting to accept 13th amended joint chapter 11 plan of reorganization of Purdue and its affiliated debtors and other pharmaceutical settlements
Approving participation in the 13th amended joint Chapter 11 plan of reorganization for Purdue Pharma and its affiliated debtors, the governmental entities settlement agreement, and settlement agreements with various other pharmaceutical companies. Also authorizes the mayor and litigation council to execute related forms and agreements.
Joint resolution with Oklahoma City Municipal Authority approving settlement of workers compensation subrogation claim
Approving settlement of the workers' compensation subrogation claim related to William Dashield, arising from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on January 19, 2024.
Claim recommended for approval
Consideration of a claim recommended for approval.