Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several travel expense resolutions for the Mayor and Council members, and adopted a 545-day moratorium on new PUD applications near Lake Hefner Parkway. Key discussions included the introduction of a large TIF project for Bricktown, updates on law enforcement policy recommendations, and the establishment of a new Community Public Safety Advisory Board, which faced debate over its name and scope of accountability.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointment to Employee Retirement System Board
02:50Bruce Davis was appointed to serve as a member of the Employee Retirement System board.
Mayor's Travel Expenses (Greater OKC Chamber Intercity Visit)
03:15Resolution approving travel expenses for the Mayor to attend the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Intercity visit in Tampa.
Mayor's Travel Expenses (U.S. Conference of Mayors Meeting)
06:00Resolution approving travel expenses for the Mayor to attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors fall leadership meeting in San Diego.
Moratorium on PUD Applications near Lake Hefner Parkway
08:30An ordinance declaring a 545-day moratorium on new applications for planned unit developments and simplified planned unit developments within 660 feet of Lake Hefner Parkway was adopted with an emergency clause.
Council Members' Travel Expenses (Greater OKC Chamber Intercity Visit)
11:50Resolution approving travel expenses for Council Members Matt Hinkle, Todd Stone, and Mark Stonecipher to attend the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Intercity visit in Tampa.
Contractual Agreement with I-89
53:50A contractual agreement with I-89 was approved.
Community Public Safety Advisory Board Establishment
01:36:00A resolution establishing a mayor-appointed Community Public Safety Advisory Board to provide independent law enforcement accountability to the community was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Asian Night Market Festival
West side of Classen, closing both directions, incorporating businesses on the west side.
Red Coyote Half Marathon
Scissortail Park, running through upper and lower parks to the river and back.
Oklahoma Regatta Festival and Head of the Oklahoma
Riversport, including evening racing, fireworks, food trucks, and thousands of athletes.
OKC More than Pink Walk
Bicentennial Park, celebrating 30 years in Oklahoma City.
Live Free OKC Violence Interruption Program
Peace Expo on Saturday, August 5th, from 11 AM to 1 PM.
River Bowl
6 PM to 10 PM, celebrating historically African-American alumni of historic schools.
Pickleball Tournament
Hosted by the Sigma Sigma Omega Foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority at Chicken N Pickle.
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Report
Report showing 4.4% growth in sales tax for July and over 8% growth for use tax. Quarterly figures showed 2.2% sales tax growth and 6% use tax growth.
TIF District Project (Bricktown Development)
Proposed package to provide 90% of ad valorem tax generated (capped at $200 million over 25 years) and reimbursement of sales and use tax generated during construction (capped at $5.5 million) for a large mixed-use development. Hotel components are excluded from the incentive.
Claims Recommended for Denial
Multiple claims recommended for denial.
Claim Recommended for Approval
One claim recommended for approval.
Public Comments
Two citizens spoke during public comments. One speaker addressed police accountability, specifically referencing the cases of Savion Rodriguez and Benny Edwards, and criticized the District Attorney. The other speaker raised concerns about public notices regarding marijuana products, energy drinks, and their potential impact on children.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Items 11A and 11B (from the consent docket).
Deadlines
- August 15th: Public hearing for ordinance relating to streets and sidewalks (impact fees).
- August 29th: Final hearing for ordinance relating to streets and sidewalks (impact fees).
- September 1st: Effective date for changes to the impact fee ordinance.
- Mid-August: Expected answers from individuals regarding joining the Crisis Intervention Advisory Group.
- Within approximately one month: Council members to present recommendations for Community Public Safety Advisory Board appointments.
Watch For
- Release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an alternative response model for behavioral and mental health issues.
- Further details and launch of the OKC Public Safety Partnership webpage.
- Implementation of the Crisis Intervention Advisory Group.
- Development of Youth Outreach programs.
- Development of Community Partnerships to encourage cultural understanding, including cultural competence training for the Oklahoma City Police Department.
- Final vote on the Bricktown TIF project (scheduled for August 15th).
Announcements
- Marilyn Long of the Northeaster Resource Center was awarded the outstanding community service dignitary award.
- The passing of David McLaughlin, father of Tim McLaughlin, was acknowledged.
- The passing of Gary Rankin, former Ward 5 planning commissioner, was acknowledged.
- Disappointment was expressed regarding the District Attorney not pursuing charges for police officers in the deaths of Benny Edwards and Savion Rodriguez.
- The family of Joaquin Oliver, a victim of the Parkland Florida shooting, visited Oklahoma City as part of their fight against gun violence.
- The Mexican consulate's work, including issuing over 260 passports daily, was highlighted.
- The Live Free OKC violence interruption program is scheduled to kick off August 3rd-5th, with a Peace Expo on Saturday, August 5th from 11 AM to 1 PM.
- The River Bowl, celebrating historically African-American alumni, is scheduled for August 12th from 6 PM to 10 PM.
- A pickleball tournament by the Sigma Sigma Omega Foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority is scheduled for this weekend.
- Numerous backpack giveaways occurred in the community over the past weekend.
- A recording of the Northeast parks conversation is available online for residents to take a survey.
Agenda Summary
3A
Appointment of Bruce Davis to serve as a member of the Employee Retirement System board.
3B
Resolution approving travel expenses for the Mayor to attend the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Intercity visit in Tampa at the end of August.
3C
Resolution approving travel expenses for the Mayor to attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors fall leadership meeting in San Diego, September 7th through 9th.
3D
Public hearing regarding an ordinance change to delete the requirement for a member of the Urban Design commission to serve on the Planning Commission.
4A
Ordinance declaring a 545-day moratorium on the acceptance of new applications for processing planned unit developments and simplified planned unit developments that would allow construction on or use of property within 660 feet of Lake Hefner Parkway.
4B
Resolution approving travel expenses for Council Members Matt Hinkle, Todd Stone, and Mark Stonecipher to attend the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Intercity visit in Tampa, August 24th through 25th.
5
City Manager Reports, including presentation of law enforcement policy recommendations, sales tax report, fireworks call system report, and revenue enforcement report.
6A & 6B
Approval of the Journal of council proceedings.
7
Request for uncontested continuances, including deferral of items 11A and 11B, and striking of several unsecured structures and abandoned buildings from the agenda.
8A
Revocable permit with the Asian District Cultural Association for the Asian Night Market Festival, August 18th through 19th.
8B
Revocable permit with Red Coyote Running and Fitness for the Red Coyote Half Marathon on October 22nd.
8C
Revocable permit with the Riversport Foundation for the Oklahoma Regatta Festival and Head of the Oklahoma, September 29th through October 1st.
8D
Revocable permit with the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for the OKC More than Pink Walk on October 21st.
8E
Annual Oklahoma River firework permit.
OCMFA Items A-H
Various items for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
OCPPA Items A-C
Various items for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
9AB
Presentation on a one percent for arts project for Wheeler Park, featuring murals by Whiteboard Exhibits LLC for the new concession building.
9BL
Presentation on a proposed TIF district project for a large mixed-use development in Bricktown, including apartments, public parking, and workforce housing.
9BU
Discussion regarding a contractual agreement with the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHS) for a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer.
9BB
Contractual agreement with I-89.
9 (Rest of Consent Docket)
Remaining routine items on the consent docket.
10A-J
Various items on the concurrence docket.
11A & 11B
Items previously deferred from the agenda.
11C
Ordinance on final hearing to close a 15-foot wide east-west alley and a portion of street right-of-way in Block 58 of Putnam Heights Second Edition.
11D
Ordinance on final hearing regarding changes related to health inspections.
11E
Ordinance to be introduced, set for public hearing August 15th and final hearing August 29th, relating to streets and sidewalks and updating impact fees for signals.
11F1
Public hearing regarding listed dilapidated structures.
11F2
Resolution declaring listed structures dilapidated.
11G1
Public hearing regarding listed unsecured structures.
11G2
Resolution declaring listed structures unsecured.
11H1
Public hearing regarding listed abandoned buildings.
11H2
Resolution declaring listed buildings abandoned.
11I
Resolution establishing a mayor-appointed Community Public Safety Advisory Board to provide independent law enforcement accountability to the community.
11J1
Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Pettigrew v. City of OKC.
11K
Motion to enter into executive session to receive confidential communications regarding the case of Waddell for Jones v. City of OKC.
11L
Multiple claims recommended for denial.
11M1A
One claim recommended for approval.