Meeting Summary
The city council meeting included several ceremonial presentations, an economic development update, and the approval of numerous revocable permits for community events. Key decisions involved amending historic preservation standards, extending a moratorium on small box discount stores, and approving funding for the Advanced Life Support program. A resident survey highlighted strong overall satisfaction with the city's direction but identified street conditions as a top priority for improvement.
Key Decisions & Votes
Teacher of the Month Recognition
11:00Resolution recognizing Julio Fajardo as the October 2019 Teacher of the Month for his dedication to students in Oklahoma City Public Schools.
Employee of the Month Recognition
19:00Resolution recognizing Bob Ponchella as the October 2019 Employee of the Month for 36 years of service as City Treasurer.
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
29:00Approval of various appointments to the Board of Adjustment, Bond Advisory Commission, Oklahoma City Park Commission, Planning, Zoo Trust, and Port Authority.
Revocable Permit for Carne Diem Chili Cookoff
31:00Approval of a revocable permit for the 17th annual Carne Diem Chili Cookoff at Kerr Park.
Revocable Permit for Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk
32:30Approval of a revocable permit for the inaugural More Than Pink Walk on October 26th.
Revocable Permit for Ghost Runners 5K Dog Run
34:00Approval of a revocable permit for the 10th annual Ghost Runners 5K dog run on October 27th.
Revocable Permit for Day of the Dead in the Plaza District
36:00Approval of a revocable right-of-way use permit for the Day of the Dead festival on November 3rd.
Revocable Permit for Thunder Alley
38:00Approval of a revocable right-of-way use permit for Thunder Alley fan fest on various dates.
OKC Boulevard Project Additional Changes
48:00Authorization for the City Engineer to implement additional cost-effective improvements to the OKC Boulevard project, totaling $950,000 from bond funds.
Closing of Fred Jones Avenue
1:02:00Approval to close Fred Jones Avenue between West Main Street and West Sheridan Avenue to create a pedestrian-friendly area.
Cell Towers in Design Districts Ordinance
1:02:40Final passage of an ordinance regarding the placement of cell towers in design districts.
Historic Preservation Design and Sustainability Standards Amendment
1:03:00Resolution amending the Oklahoma City Historic Preservation Design and Sustainability Standards.
Fire Prevention Code Correction
1:12:00Emergency ordinance to correct and reenact the enforcement provision of the city's fire prevention code, empowering the fire marshal and deeming investigators as peace officers.
Revised Cash Handling Policy
1:22:00Resolution establishing a revised policy for the receipt, safeguarding, deposit, and reconciliation of city funds, updating controls and responsibilities.
Historic Preservation Amendment
1:38:00Amendment to the ordinance regarding temporary historic preservation designations, requiring council approval for temporary designations not supported by property owners.
Small Box Discount Stores Moratorium Extension
1:43:00Emergency ordinance to extend the moratorium on small box discount stores in the 73111 zip code from 180 to 269 days, allowing more time for the Healthy Neighborhood Overlay District development.
Cell Towers Permit Type Change Referral
1:45:00Ordinance referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation, proposing to change the permit type required for cell towers from a special permit to a special exception.
Upcoming Community Events
Carne Diem Chili Cookoff
Kerr Park, benefiting United Way.
Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk
Ghost Runners 5K Dog Run
Lake Hefner Stars and Stripes Park, from noon to 4 PM, supporting Heartland Weimaraner Rescue.
Day of the Dead in the Plaza District
Procession at 4 PM, food trucks, vendors, ofrendas, mariachis, and folkloric dancing.
Thunder Alley
Reno between Ike Gaylord and Robinson, three hours prior to tip-off.
Draper Lake Trail Ribbon Cutting
Starts at 9 AM.
My Sister Myself Event
Mary Mahoney, 5 PM to 7 PM, offering free mammograms and transportation.
Integris Mobile Van Screenings
Greater New Zion Baptist Church, 3 PM to 6 PM.
Langston University Homecoming
Game kicks off at 2 PM versus Texas Wesleyan University.
Langston University OKC Event
On the grounds of Millwood, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
Financial Matters
Oklahoma City Boulevard Project Additional Changes
Funding for resurfacing portions of Walker Avenue, Robinson, Harvey, and Western, signalization at OKC Boulevard and Harvey, and curb/gutter replacement.
CDBG Funding Agreement with City Care
Funding for a low-barrier night shelter for the homeless, accommodating approximately 200 persons per night.
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Program Funding
Increased funding to train fire department personnel as paramedics, aiming to complete the program of having a paramedic on every engine company.
Public Comments
Three citizens spoke during the public comments section. Concerns were raised regarding an overgrown vacant lot posing safety risks to children and residents, the city's ADA standards and the need for improved accessibility, and issues with public transportation services like Embark Plus. One speaker also commented on police training and gun control.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 9a1 (uncontested continuance) deferred to November 19th.
- Item 7k1 (Sienna Ridge Letter of Credit and Dedication) deferred for two weeks to the next meeting.
- Item 9a2 (Rezoning 301 NE 13th Street) deferred for two weeks to the next meeting.
- Item 9d6 (Ordinance establishing two-hour time limited parking on NW 11th Street) deferred for two weeks to the next meeting.
Deadlines
- Owner of vacant lot adjacent to London Square Village Apartments has until October 29th to rectify overgrown conditions and debris.
Watch For
- Final hearing for the ordinance relating to sewer and sewage disposal (wastewater treated wastewater fee) on November 5th.
- Public hearing for the ordinance relating to the general schedule of fees (event permit fees) on November 5th, with potential final hearing on November 19th.
- Final hearing for the resolution increasing funding for the Advanced Life Support program on November 5th.
- Further discussions and recommendations from the Planning Commission regarding the ordinance to change cell tower permitting requirements.
Announcements
- October is proclaimed Fire Prevention Month, emphasizing fire safety and free smoke alarms.
- Thursday, October 31st, is proclaimed Trick-or-Treat Night, encouraging safe Halloween activities.
- Julio Fajardo is recognized as the October 2019 Teacher of the Month for his impact on disadvantaged youth at Capitol Hill Middle School.
- Bob Ponchella is recognized as the October 2019 Employee of the Month for 36 years of service as City Treasurer.
- Roy Williams provided an economic development update, noting positive business trends, low unemployment, and progress on the KC-46 tanker facility at Tinker Air Force Base.
- Scissortail Park's opening, the Omni Hotel topping off, and the new Convention Center logo were highlighted as significant developments.
- Appointments were made to the Board of Adjustment, Bond Advisory Commission, Oklahoma City Park Commission, Planning, Zoo Trust, and Port Authority.
- National Period Day rally was recognized, raising awareness about access to menstrual products and the 'tampon tax'.
- The Chums Incorporated national conference was held in Oklahoma City, with attendees impressed by downtown development.
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month was recognized, highlighting the high rates of domestic violence fatalities in Oklahoma.
- Langston University Homecoming events were announced for the upcoming week.
- Chief of Staff Debbie Martin's birthday was celebrated.
- Results of the resident survey by ETC Institute were presented, showing high resident satisfaction but identifying street conditions as a top priority.
- The sales tax report indicated performance slightly above target.
- The EMSA Care annual update showed a slight decrease in the percentage of single-family residents covered, despite an increase in total covered individuals.
Agenda Summary
Invocation by Pastor D.A. Bennett and Pledge of Allegiance by Hannah Jones
Opening of the meeting with a prayer and the pledge.
Proclamation: Fire Prevention Month
Proclaiming October as Fire Prevention Month in Oklahoma City.
Proclamation: Trick-or-Treat Night
Proclaiming Thursday, October 31st, as Trick-or-Treat Night in Oklahoma City.
Resolution: Recognize Julio Fajardo as Teacher of the Month
Recognizing Julio Fajardo as the October 2019 Teacher of the Month.
Resolution: Recognize Bob Ponchella as Employee of the Month
Recognizing Bob Ponchella as the October 2019 Employee of the Month.
Economic Development Update from Roy Williams
Presentation on the city's economic development, including existing business report, unemployment, job growth, talent recruitment, Tinker Air Force Base, and criminal justice reform.
Appointments to various boards and commissions (Items 3D-I)
Appointments to the Board of Adjustment, Bond Advisory Commission, Oklahoma City Park Commission, Planning, Zoo Trust, and Port Authority.
Journal of Council Proceedings (Items A-B)
Approval of the journal from previous council proceedings.
Request for uncontested continuance (Item 9a1)
Request to defer an item to November 19th.
Revocable permit with VI Marketing and Branding for Carne Diem
Permit for the 17th annual Carne Diem Chili Cookoff at Kerr Park.
Revocable permit with the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the More Than Pink Walk
Permit for the inaugural More Than Pink Walk on October 26th.
Revocable permit with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and Heartland Weimaraner Rescue for the 2019 Ghost Runners 5K
Permit for the 10th annual Ghost Runners 5K dog run on October 27th at Lake Hefner Stars and Stripes Park.
Revocable right-of-way use permit with the Plaza District Chamber of Commerce to hold Day of the Dead in the Plaza District
Permit for the sixth annual Day of the Dead festival on November 3rd.
Revocable right-of-way use permit with the Professional Basketball Club to hold Thunder Alley
Permit for pre-game fan fest 'Thunder Alley' on various dates.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Agenda Items A-J
Various items on the OCMFA agenda.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Agenda Items A-D
Various items on the OCPPA agenda.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Claims and Payroll
Approval of claims and payroll for OCEAT.
Consent Docket (excluding AE, 7K1)
Approval of the remaining items on the consent docket.
Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to affect additional changes to the Oklahoma City Boulevard Project (7AE)
Authorization for final improvements to the OKC Boulevard project, including resurfacing and signalization.
Letter of Credit and Dedication for Sienna Ridge (7K1)
Acceptance of a letter of credit and dedications for the Sienna Ridge project, with concerns raised by Oneok pipeline company.
Concurrence Docket Items A-H
Approval of items on the concurrence docket.
Rezoning 301 NE 13th Street from R1 to SPB1138 (9a2)
Consideration of a rezoning request, with ongoing discussions regarding building height.
Closing of Fred Jones Avenue between West Main Street and West Sheridan Avenue (9b)
Closing a section of Fred Jones Avenue to create a walkable, pedestrian-friendly area.
Ordinance on final hearing: Cell towers in design districts (9c1)
Consideration of an ordinance regarding the placement of cell towers in design districts.
Resolution amending the Oklahoma City Historic Preservation Design and Sustainability Standards (9c2)
Amendment to historic preservation standards.
Ordinance removing no parking any time restrictions on the south side of Northwest 90th Street (9d1)
Changes to parking restrictions on NW 90th Street.
Ordinance establishing 90-degree angle parking on the north side of Northwest 12th Street (9d2)
Changes to parking configuration on NW 12th Street.
Ordinance establishing two reserved parking spaces for the physically disabled on the north side of Northwest 12th Street (9d3)
Creation of accessible parking spaces on NW 12th Street.
Ordinance establishing a two-hour time limited parking on the east side of North Dewey (9d4)
Introduction of time-limited parking on North Dewey.
Ordinance establishing a reserved parking space for the physically disabled on the east side of North Dewey (9d5)
Creation of an accessible parking space on North Dewey.
Ordinance establishing a two-hour time limited parking on the north side of Northwest 11th Street (9d6)
Introduction of time-limited parking on NW 11th Street, with concerns raised about streetcar operations.
Public hearing regarding the Western Avenue Business Improvement District (9e1)
Public hearing for the Western Avenue Business Improvement District.
Resolution adopting and confirming an assessment role for the Western Avenue Business Improvement District (9e2)
Adoption and confirmation of the assessment role for the BID.
Ordinance adopting and setting the assessment role for the Western Avenue Business Improvement District (9f)
Adoption of the ordinance setting the assessment role for the BID.
Ordinance correcting the fire prevention code (9g)
Emergency ordinance to reenact the enforcement provision of the fire code.
Ordinance relating to sewer and sewage disposal (9h)
Public hearing on an ordinance related to a wastewater treated wastewater fee and relationship with OG&E.
Ordinance relating to our general schedule of fees (9i)
Introduction of an ordinance to update event permit fees for the North Canadian River Corridor Recreation Area.
Public hearing regarding ALS program funding (9j1)
Public hearing on increasing funding for the Advanced Life Support program.
Resolution increasing funding for ALS program (9j2)
Introduction of a resolution to increase funding for paramedic training within the fire department.
Joint resolution with OCPPA approving the Oklahoma City Convention Center booking policy (9k)
Approval of the booking policy for the new convention center.
Resolution establishing a revised policy for city funds (9l)
Establishing updated guidelines for the receipt, safeguarding, deposit, and reconciliation of city funds.
Resolution authorizing the Municipal Council to confess judgment (9m1)
Authorization to confess judgment in the case of Martinez etc. v. City of OKC.
Joint resolution authorizing firm to represent officer (9n1)
Authorization for a firm to represent Officer Cameron Burwell in the case Walker v. City of OKC.
Resolution approving the settlement agreement with Hilltop Plaza (9o1)
Approval of a settlement agreement for the Oklahoma County District Court case City of OKC v. Hilltop Plaza.
Claims recommended for denial (9p1)
Review and denial of various claims.
Claims recommended for approval (10a1)
Review and approval of various claims.
Ordinance amending historic preservation standards (11a)
Amendment to the ordinance regarding temporary historic preservation designations.
Ordinance extending the 180-day moratorium to a 269-day moratorium on small box discount stores (11b)
Emergency ordinance to extend the moratorium on small box discount stores in the 73111 zip code.
Ordinance to be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation re: cell towers (11c)
Referral of an ordinance to change the permit type required for cell towers from special permit to special exception.