Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several revocable permits for community events and addressed various administrative and financial matters. Key decisions included approving indebtedness for a new parking garage and initiating amendments to the Historic Preservation designation process, which sparked significant public and council debate. The Police Department also presented an update on social and criminal justice initiatives.
Key Decisions & Votes
Employee of the Month Recognition
04:00Resolution commending Bart Shot for 18 years of service and innovative contributions to the Human Resource Information Systems division.
Hunger Action Month Proclamation
10:30Resolution commending the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and proclaiming September 2019 as Hunger Action Month in Oklahoma City.
2020 Census Marketing Campaign RFPs
37:00Request for proposals to be advertised for a marketing campaign to encourage community outreach for the 2020 Census, focusing on hard-to-reach populations.
Dilapidated Structures Declaration
51:20Resolution declaring several structures dilapidated following a public hearing.
Unsecured Structures Declaration
52:00Resolution declaring several structures unsecured following a public hearing.
Abandoned Buildings Declaration
52:40Resolution declaring several buildings abandoned following a public hearing.
COTPA Indebtedness for Parking Garage
59:00Resolution approving the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA) to incur up to $15 million in new debt for an 1,100-space parking garage, including waiving competitive bidding and defeating $18 million in existing bonds for savings.
Salary Continuation for Corporal Carlton Neil
59:40Resolution approving salary continuation for Corporal Carlton Neil during his rehabilitation.
Resolution Initiating Amendments to HP Historic District Designation Process
118:00Resolution initiating amendments to the Oklahoma City Municipal Code regarding the Historic Preservation (HP) district designation process, referring the matter back to the Planning Commission for input.
Ordinance Introduction for HP Historic District Designation Process Amendments
119:00Ordinance introduced for consideration to amend the Municipal Code regarding the Historic Preservation (HP) district designation process, referred to Planning Commission for review.
Upcoming Community Events
Fallen Heroes Half Marathon
Supports Scholarship Foundation for spouses/children of fallen soldiers.
Mesta Festa
Community block party, 24th anniversary, funds go to community park.
Fiestas Patrias
Lunar Moon Festival
Lion Dance, Little Miss Vietnam pageant, food trucks, food vendors.
Midtown Oktoberfest
Second annual block party with live music, food, German beer. Portion of proceeds to Oklahoma Humane Society.
Red Coyote Run Tober Fest 5K
Starting at 4 PM, includes a post-run party. Portion of proceeds benefit Girls on the Run.
Financial Matters
Budget amendment for purchase order rollover
Administrative adjustment for items ordered in prior year but paid in current year.
Budget amendment for Planning Department position funding
Change from grant-funded to general fund with grant reimbursement for a position.
Budget amendment for CIP fund transfers
Funding for electrical repairs on the canal, HVAC repairs, Bricktown ballpark CE replacement, capital maintenance at city facilities, and potential support for Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation.
COTPA Indebtedness for new parking garage
Authorization for COTPA to issue up to $15 million in new debt for an 1,100-space parking garage adjacent to the Convention Center, Omni Hotel, Scissortail Park, and Chesapeake Arena.
COTPA Bond Defeasance
Prepaying $18 million in outstanding bonds, resulting in annual debt service savings of $675,000 and $7.3 million over 25 years.
Jail Contract Reduction
The jail contract with the county has been reduced from $2.6 million (2015) to $1.1 million (current year), saving approximately $1.3 million annually.
Public Comments
Two citizens spoke, raising concerns about public safety, the need for gun control and mental health support for children, and police conduct during traffic stops. One speaker also expressed intent to run for City Council.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- 2020 Census Day is March 12th
Watch For
- Public hearing for budget amendment at next city council meeting (September 24th), with final vote on adoption on the same date.
- Final vote on Scissortail Park opening ordinance (camera restrictions) at a future meeting.
- Public hearing for ordinance on Municipal Code for intoxicating substances on September 24th, potential final hearing on October 8th.
- Public hearing for ordinance on HP historic district designation process on October 8th, potential final hearing on October 22nd.
Announcements
- Bart Shot recognized as September 2019 Employee of the Month.
- September 2019 proclaimed Hunger Action Month.
- Suicide Prevention Week recognized; National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255 or 211) and Hartline mentioned as resources.
- Free community QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training at Catholic Charities next Wednesday at noon.
- Capitol Medical Neighborhood Association held a successful Neighbors Night Out on Saturday.
- Police Department presented on social and criminal justice initiatives, including procedural justice training, de-escalation, implicit bias training, community outreach, crisis intervention teams, trauma-informed policing, and the Handle With Care program.
Agenda Summary
Resolution commending Bart Shot as September 2019 Employee of the Month
Recognition of Bart Shot for 18 years of service and innovative contributions to the Human Resource Information Systems division.
Resolution commending the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and proclaiming September 2019 as Hunger Action Month
Recognition of the Regional Food Bank's efforts to combat hunger and proclamation of September as Hunger Action Month.
Journal of council proceedings
Approval of the minutes from previous council meetings.
Requests for uncontested continuances
Consideration of requests to postpone discussion on various items, with several abandoned/unsecured building items struck.
Revocable permit with Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and Friends of Multi-Sport for 2019 Redman Triathlon
Permit for holding the 2019 Redman Triathlon on September 21st.
Revocable permit with Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and Friends of Multi-Sport for 2019 Redman Half Triathlon
Permit for holding the 2019 Redman Half Triathlon on September 21st.
Revocable permit with 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Fallen Heroes Half Marathon for 2019 Fallen Heroes Half Marathon
Permit for holding the 2019 Fallen Heroes Half Marathon on September 28th.
Revocable permit with Mesta Park Neighborhood Association for Mesta Festa
Permit for holding the Mesta Festa community block party on September 22nd.
Revocable permit with Scissortail Community Development for 2019 Fiestas Patrias
Permit for holding the 2019 Fiestas Patrias from September 13th through 16th.
Revocable permit with the Vietnamese-American Community of OKC and Metro Area for the 2019 Lunar Moon Festival
Permit for holding the 2019 Lunar Moon Festival at Military Park.
Revocable permit for Midtown Oktoberfest
Permit for holding the second annual Midtown Oktoberfest block party.
Revocable permit with Red Coyote Running and Fitness to hold the Red Coyote Run Tober Fest 5K
Permit for holding the Red Coyote Run Tober Fest 5K and post-run party on October 20th.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority items A-F
Various items presented to the Municipal Facilities Authority.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority items A-D
Various items presented to the Public Property Authority.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust items
Two items presented to the Environmental Assistance Trust.
Consent docket items (recused items 7i1 and 7i2)
Approval of consent docket items from which the Mayor recused.
Request for proposals to be advertised for marketing campaign for community outreach for the 2020 Census
Approval to advertise RFPs for a marketing campaign to reach hard-to-count populations for the 2020 Census.
Resolution setting public hearing for budget amendment
Presentation on a proposed budget amendment primarily administrative in nature, including purchase order rollovers and CIP fund transfers.
Remaining items on Consent Docket
Approval of the remaining items on the consent docket.
Concurrence docket items A-H
Approval of items on the concurrence docket.
Ordinance on final hearing, closing east-west alley in Block 2 of Packing House Park addition
Final hearing and approval of an ordinance to close an alley extending west from North Villa Avenue.
Ordinance on final hearing, closing and vacating all the streets and alleys bounded by Northeast 6th, Stonewall, 4th, Kelly, etc.
Final hearing and approval of an ordinance to close and vacate specific streets and alleys.
Ordinance on final hearing, closing a 5-foot utility easement between Lofts 25 and 26 in Block 1
Final hearing and approval of an ordinance to close a utility easement.
Ordinance on final hearing, closing and vacating the east-west 20-foot alley in Block 11 of South Oklahoma City addition
Final hearing and approval of an ordinance to close and vacate an alley east of Broadway, south of the boulevard.
Public hearing regarding updates to the building code
Second of three public hearings concerning proposed updates to the city's building code.
Public hearing regarding a resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the building code
Public hearing concerning a resolution related to the adoption of the building code.
Public hearing regarding a resolution also related to the residential code
Public hearing concerning a resolution related to the residential code.
Public hearing regarding the fire code
Second of three public hearings concerning proposed updates to the city's fire code.
Public hearing regarding a resolution declaring the need for adoption of the fire code
Public hearing concerning a resolution related to the adoption of the fire code.
Public hearing regarding an ordinance effective for Scissortail Park opening
Public hearing concerning a proposed ordinance to regulate cameras and other items during the Scissortail Park opening concert.
Public hearing regarding the ordinance relating to the sales tax for MAPS 4
Public hearing concerning the ordinance that would enact the MAPS 4 penny sales tax if approved by voters.
Ordinance to be introduced, Municipal Code on intoxicating substances (Police Department)
First of three meetings for an ordinance to update the Municipal Code regarding intoxicating substances to align with state law changes.
Ordinance to be introduced, Municipal Code on intoxicating substances (Development Services Department)
First of three meetings for an ordinance to update the Municipal Code regarding intoxicating substances to align with state law changes.
Ordinance to be introduced, Municipal Code on intoxicating substances (Parks and Recreation Department)
First of three meetings for an ordinance to update the Municipal Code regarding intoxicating substances to align with state law changes.
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures (items A-C)
Public hearing concerning specific structures identified as dilapidated.
Resolution declaring structures dilapidated
Resolution to formally declare several structures as dilapidated.
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures (items A-Q, with F, L, Q struck)
Public hearing concerning specific structures identified as unsecured, with some items removed from consideration.
Resolution declaring structures unsecured
Resolution to formally declare several structures as unsecured.
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings (except struck item)
Public hearing concerning specific buildings identified as abandoned, with one item removed from consideration.
Resolution declaring buildings abandoned
Resolution to formally declare several buildings as abandoned.
Resolution approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority
Resolution authorizing COTPA to issue up to $15 million in new debt for a parking garage and to defeat existing bonds.
Resolution approving the request for salary continuation for Corporal Carlton Neil
Approval of salary continuation for Corporal Carlton Neil during his rehabilitation period.
Enter into executive session regarding Oklahoma City V hilltop Plaza
Council entered executive session to receive confidential communications regarding a legal case.
Enter into executive session regarding Miller Mendell and Tyler Miller versus city of OKC
Council entered executive session to receive confidential communications regarding a legal case.
Claim recommended for denial
Consideration of a claim against the city recommended for denial.
Claims recommended for approval (items A-D)
Approval of several claims against the city.
Resolution initiating amendments to the Oklahoma City Municipal Code regarding HP historic district designation process
Resolution to send proposed amendments to the Historic Preservation designation process back to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation.
Ordinance to be introduced, Municipal Code regarding HP historic district designation process
Introduction of an ordinance to amend the Municipal Code concerning the Historic Preservation designation process, referred to the Planning Commission.
Police Department presentation on social and criminal justice initiatives
Chief Gourley presented an update on police department efforts in procedural justice, de-escalation, implicit bias training, community outreach, and reducing municipal incarcerations.
City Manager reports (donations, summary report, abandoned buildings report, community cap program report)
Review of various administrative reports from the City Manager's office.
Executive session regarding Oklahoma City V hilltop Plaza
Council entered executive session to receive confidential communications regarding a legal case.
Executive session regarding Miller Mendell and Tyler Miller versus city of OKC
Council entered executive session to receive confidential communications regarding a legal case.