Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a $3.5 million allocation for the expansion of Wellness Center #1, following extensive discussion regarding its success and the equitable distribution of MAPS 3 funds. Appointments were made to the Maps 3 Citizens Advisory Board and Zoological Trust, and several revocable permits for community events were approved. A collective bargaining agreement with the FOP was ratified, and revisions to police policies were adopted. Discussions also included the need for an Ethics Commission and updates on city service standards.
Key Decisions & Votes
Mayor's Travel
02:50Approved travel and reimbursement for the Mayor to attend the US Conference of Mayors.
Maps 3 Advisory Board Appointment
03:50Approved the appointment of Nikki Nice to serve as a member of the Maps 3 Citizens Advisory Board.
Zoo Trust Appointment
04:30Approved the appointment of Nikki Nice to serve as a member of the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust.
Wellness Center #1 Expansion Funding
57:00Approved a $3.5 million allocation for the expansion of Wellness Center #1, with a 7-1 vote after significant discussion regarding equitable distribution of MAPS 3 funds.
Alcohol Beverage Ordinance Amendment
59:50Approved an amendment to the ordinance relating to alcohol beverages and low-point beer to delete duplicative language regarding small brewer samples.
Alcohol Beverage Ordinance Adoption
01:00:30Adopted the amended ordinance relating to alcohol beverages and low-point beer, aligning with changing state laws.
Physically Disabled Parking Space
01:02:50Approved an ordinance establishing a reserve parking space for the physically disabled on the North side of Northeast 40th.
American Indian Cultural Center TIF
01:04:20Approved an ordinance amending the description of the project for the downtown MAPS economic development project plan, establishing a TIF for the American Indian Cultural Center.
FOP Collective Bargaining Agreement
01:11:50Approved the collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123 for fiscal year 2018-2019.
Police Policy 271/272 Revisions
01:13:50Approved revisions to police policy 271 (limitations) and 272 (permission to engage in extra duty work), prohibiting officers from working at medical marijuana dispensaries.
Police Policy 568 Revisions
01:14:50Approved revisions to police policy 568 (barricaded suspects), adding 'criminal' or 'mental health consumer' and requiring a Crisis Intervention Team member for mental health cases.
Regional Transit Authority Trust Agreement
01:20:50Approved the Regional Transit Authority of Central Oklahoma trust agreement and indenture with several surrounding cities.
Legal Representation for Officers
01:23:00Approved a joint resolution authorizing legal representation for municipal employees in the case of Washington V City of Oklahoma City.
Claims for Denial
01:32:50Denied claims A through E, including John Richardson's claim for sewer damage due to lack of prior notice to the city.
Claims for Approval
01:33:50Approved claims recommended for approval.
Upcoming Community Events
OKC Turkey Tracks
One mile fun run at 8:30 AM, 5K at 9:00 AM.
Bricktown Tree Lighting Festival
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Mickey Mantle Drive between Flaming Lips and Wanda Jackson.
Bricktown Parklet
Outside the third base Plaza on the Bricktown ballpark.
Cowboy Christmas Parade
On Exchange from South Penn to South Agnew, starting with Longhorns, featuring Grand Marshal Jodi Miller.
Financial Matters
Mayor's Travel Reimbursement
Resolution approving travel and reimbursement of travel related expenses for the Mayor to attend the US Conference of Mayors in January.
Booze Allen Hamilton Economic Development Allocation
Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust for an economic development allocation to Booze Allen Hamilton for expansion, creating 130 new jobs with an average salary of $85,000.
Wellness Center #1 Expansion
Allocation of funds to expand parking, women's locker rooms, add art space, an additional gymnasium, and multi-purpose educational space at Wellness Center #1.
Claims Recommended for Denial
Five claims (A-E) were recommended for denial, including one for severe sewer damage due to lack of prior city notice.
Claims Recommended for Approval
Claims were approved.
Development Impact Fees Report
Information on what has been accomplished so far on impact fees, with a noted error in the report regarding revenue use for earthwork and construction.
Hotel Collections Report
Information only.
Sales Tax Report
Report for the month was down slightly, but year-to-date is within 1% of projections.
Public Comments
Public comments included concerns from the Fraternal Order of Police regarding an ethics complaint against the Police Chief, questions about the location and timeline of the third MAPS senior wellness center, a citizen's plea for a less aggressive military response to a migrant caravan, and objections to the city providing legal representation for police officers involved in a civil rights case.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Planning case (9A) deferred to December 4th
- Scooter issue (9C1 & 2) deferred to December 18th
- Pre-qualification ordinance (9D) deferred to December 18th
- Home sharing ordinances (9E & 9F) deferred to January 15th
Watch For
- Public hearing and final consideration for Booze Allen Hamilton economic development allocation on December 4th and December 18th respectively
- Public hearing for streetcar route construction fees ordinance on December 4th, final adoption December 18th
- Staff research and presentation on establishing an Ethics Commission
Announcements
- Council members extended Happy Thanksgiving wishes to everyone.
- Councilwoman Nikki Nice thanked the council and staff for their welcome on her first day.
- City Manager Couch made remarks regarding his potential last meeting, expressing gratitude for the council's support and professionalism.
Agenda Summary
3A Resolution approving travel and reimbursement of travel related expenses for the mayor
To attend the US Conference of Mayors in January.
3B Appointment of Nikki Nice to Maps 3 Citizens Advisory Board
Appointment of Councilwoman Nikki Nice to replace Councilman Cooper as the Ward 7 representative on the Maps 3 Citizens Advisory Board.
3C Appointment of Nikki Nice to Oklahoma City Zoological Trust
Appointment of Councilwoman Nikki Nice to serve as a member of the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust.
3D Enter into executive session to conduct interviews for the office of the city manager
To conduct interviews for the office of the city manager and confer regarding those interviews, upon the advice of the municipal counselor.
3E2 Enter into executive session to discuss applicants for terms of employment for city manager
To discuss the applicants for terms of employment for the city manager, upon the advice of the municipal counselor.
Journal of Council Proceedings Items A and B
Approval of the Journal of Council Proceedings.
9C1 & 2 Requests for uncontested continuances (Scooter issue)
Recommendation to defer the scooter issue.
9D Requests for uncontested continuances (Pre-qualification ordinance)
Recommendation to continue the pre-qualification ordinance.
9E Requests for uncontested continuances (Home sharing)
Recommendation to defer home sharing ordinances.
9F Requests for uncontested continuances (Home sharing)
Recommendation to defer home sharing ordinances.
9J Requests for uncontested continuances (Lincoln Plaza)
Recommendation to strike unsecured and abandoned items regarding Lincoln Plaza.
9K Requests for uncontested continuances (Lincoln Plaza)
Recommendation to strike unsecured and abandoned items regarding Lincoln Plaza.
6A Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with DG Productions
To hold OKC Turkey Tracks on Thanksgiving Day.
6B Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Downtown OKC
To hold the Bricktown Tree Lighting Festival on Mickey Mantle Drive between Flaming Lips and Wanda Jackson.
6C Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership
To hold Bricktown parklet December 4th through March 3rd on Mickey Mantle Drive.
6D Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Stockyard City Main Street
To hold the Cowboy Christmas Parade on December 1st on Exchange from South Penn to South Agnew.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority Items A through G
Consideration of items A through G for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority Items A and B
Consideration of items A and B for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Claims and Payroll
Consideration of claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust.
Consent Docket (excluding AE and AN)
Consideration of items on the consent docket, excluding items AE and AN.
AE Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust
To be introduced and set for public hearing and final consideration on December 4th regarding an economic development allocation to Booze Allen Hamilton.
AN Resolution approving allocation of funds for Wellness Center number one
Resolution approving allocation of $3.5 million for Wellness Center number one.
Concurrence Docket Items A through J
Consideration of items on the concurrence docket.
9A Planning case: Ordinance on Final Hearing (Ward 7)
Planning case previously deferred on October 9th and 23rd.
9B Ordinance on Final Hearing relating to alcohol beverages and low-point beer
Ordinance relating to alcohol beverages and low-point beer, with an amendment to delete section 5-9 (small Brewer sample).
9G Ordinance on Final Hearing establishing a reserve parking space for the physically disabled
Establishing a reserve parking space for the physically disabled parking on the North side of Northeast 40th.
9H Ordinance on Final Hearing amending ordinance number 25,886
Amending the description of the project for the downtown Maps economic development project plan, establishing a TIF for the American Indian Cultural Center.
9I Ordinance to be introduced, set for public hearing December 4th and final adoption December 18th
Relating to schedule of fees for construction along the Oklahoma City streetcar route.
9L Collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123
Collective bargaining agreement for fiscal year 2018-2019, effective July 1st, 2018.
9M1 Resolution approving revisions to police policy 271 limitations and police policy 272 permission to engage in extra Duty work
Revisions to police policy 271 and 272, primarily prohibiting officers from working at locations where medical marijuana is sold.
9M2 Resolution approving revisions to police policy 568 barricaded suspects
Revisions to police policy 568 to identify barricaded subjects as criminal or mental health consumers and require a Crisis Intervention Team member for mental health cases.
9N Resolution approving the regional transit authority of central Oklahoma trust agreement
Approving the regional transit authority of central Oklahoma trust agreement and indenture with the cities of Edmond, Norman, Moore, Midwest City, and Del City.
9O1 Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority authorizing legal representation
Authorizing legal representation for Municipal Employees Oklahoma City police officers Heather Bennett, Joseph Bush, and Gregory Bell in the case of Washington V City of Oklahoma City.
9P Enter into executive session (LS V City of Oklahoma City)
To receive confidential communications regarding the case of LS V City of Oklahoma City.
9Q Enter into executive session (Mindle and Miller V City of Oklahoma City)
To receive confidential communications regarding the case of Mindle and Miller V City of Oklahoma City.
9R Enter into executive session (OKC versus ASME)
To receive confidential communications concerning the case of OKC versus ASME.
9S Enter into executive session (Arbitration decision)
To receive confidential communications regarding the recent arbitration decision between city of OKC and International Association of Firefighters.
9T1 Claims recommended for denial (Items A through E)
Consideration of claims recommended for denial.
10A1 Claims recommended for approval
Consideration of claims recommended for approval.