Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting saw the unanimous approval of Robin Lockett as the August Employee of the Month and a resolution proclaiming August 14-19 as Freedom Fiesta Week, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Katz Drug Store sit-ins. Discussions also included proposed ordinances for Home Sharing and impoundment of items obstructing public rights-of-way, with the latter being adopted with an emergency clause to be effective on Monday. The annual citizen survey results were presented, showing improved overall satisfaction and high ratings for public safety.
Key Decisions & Votes
Employee of the Month
00:06:00Robin Lockett was recognized as the August 2018 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month for her dedication and professionalism in the MAPS office.
Freedom Fiesta Week Proclamation
00:10:00A resolution was passed proclaiming August 14-19 as Freedom Fiesta Week in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Katz Drug Store sit-ins and Clara Luper's civil rights efforts.
Revocable Permit for Run for Hope OKC
00:20:00A revocable right-of-way use permit was granted to the American Cancer Society for the 'Run for Hope OKC' on August 25th.
Revocable Permit for Redman Triathlon
00:21:00A revocable permit was granted to the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and Friends of Multisport to hold the Redman Triathlon and Half Triathlon on September 22nd at Lake Hefner.
Zoo Lease and Operating Agreement
00:28:00The third amended and restated lease and operating agreement with the Oklahoma City Zoo was approved, extending it to 2093 and clarifying property boundaries.
Girl Scouts Sublease at Zoo Lake Park
00:30:00A sublease agreement was approved with the Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma for 16.7 acres in the southern part of Zoo Lake Park for a new urban camp and STEM center.
Orr Family Farm PUD Amendment
00:43:00An amendment to the master design statement and an ordinance on final hearing were approved for the Orr Family Farm to allow for overnight camping with wagons and teepees.
Alley Closure at 1800 Northwest 16th
00:46:00An ordinance was approved to close an alley located to the rear of 1800 Northwest 16th, primarily to allow for dumpster placement for restaurants.
Ordinance for Impoundment of Obstructing Items
01:03:00An ordinance was adopted with an emergency clause, effective Monday, to allow the Public Works Director to impound items obstructing public rights-of-way, specifically targeting rental services like scooters.
Dilapidated Structures Declaration
01:10:00A resolution was passed declaring several structures as dilapidated.
Unsecured Structures Declaration
01:12:00A resolution was passed declaring several structures as unsecured.
Abandoned Buildings Declaration
01:13:00A resolution was passed declaring several buildings as abandoned.
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Acceptance
01:15:00A resolution was approved authorizing the acceptance of a joint award for the 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $464,090.
Santa Fe Plaza Parking Garage Sale
01:18:00A resolution was approved concurring and consenting to the sale of the Santa Fe Plaza parking garage for $22.5 million to Continental Resources and Bank First.
Bricktown Parking Lot Sale
01:20:00A resolution was approved for the sale of the west portion of the Bricktown parking lot for $1.4 million to Bank First and Bricktown Working Investors.
Representation for Municipal Employees
01:26:00A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority was approved, authorizing legal representation for municipal employees Dennis Laden and Adam Roll in a U.S. District Court case.
Upcoming Community Events
Run for Hope OKC
Along Northeast 10th Street between North Stonewall and North Phillips, benefiting the American Cancer Society.
Redman Triathlon and Half Triathlon
At Lake Hefner.
Freedom Fiesta Week
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Katz Drug Store sit-ins. Events include a kickoff at the Oklahoma History Center, a program at Fairview Baptist Church, a reenactment of the sit-in, a program at the renewed Page Woodson Auditorium, and a final program at 5th Street Baptist Church.
Financial Matters
Social Service Grants
Annual list of social service grants, primarily for emergency housing, totaling over $22 million from the general fund budget.
TIF Number 7 Cap
A cap of $50,000 was discussed for a TIF related to the Toby Keith Kids Corral, expiring in 2032.
Adaptive Baseball Field Grant
A grant from the United States Department of Interior and Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation for the adaptive baseball field at Route 66 Park, contributing to a total construction cost of $1.2 million.
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Acceptance of a joint award for the 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, to be used for a new bomb robot and other police department needs.
Santa Fe Plaza Parking Garage Sale
Sale of the Santa Fe Plaza parking garage to Continental Resources and Bank First.
Bricktown Parking Lot Sale
Sale of the west portion of the Bricktown parking lot to Bank First and Bricktown Working Investors.
Public Comments
Two citizens spoke during the public comments section. Ronnie Kirk advocated for gun control measures, specifically the inclusion of chips in all guns, including plastic ones, to make them traceable. He was accompanied by Emmanuel Lorraine Norman, who expressed pride in his grandfather's community service.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 9i F and 9j 1e (unsecured structures and abandoned buildings) were deferred to the September 25th meeting.
Deadlines
- Public hearing for Home Sharing ordinance: August 28th
- Final hearing for Home Sharing ordinance: September 25th
- Public hearing for motor vehicle and traffic ordinance (streetcar): August 28th
- Final adoption for motor vehicle and traffic ordinance (streetcar): September 11th
Watch For
- Potential amendments to the Home Sharing ordinance regarding revocation based on neighbor complaints.
- Development of a comprehensive ordinance addressing bike and scooter sharing.
- Further analysis of citizen survey data, specifically cross-tabulations by income and ethnicity.
Announcements
- Robin Lockett recognized as August 2018 Employee of the Month.
- Proclamation of Freedom Fiesta Week (August 14-19) in honor of the Katz Drug Store sit-ins.
- Councilwoman Salyer commended Good Egg Dining Group for moving away from plastic straws and encouraged other restaurants to do the same.
- Councilman Stonecipher reported on the police vs. fire soccer game, with police winning 2-1.
- Councilman Shadid highlighted the importance of neighborhood meetings and community engagement.
Agenda Summary
3a & 3b
Recognition of August 2018 Employee of the Month and proclamation of Freedom Fiesta Week.
4a & 4b
Journal of council proceedings.
5
Requests for uncontested continuances.
6a
Revocable right-of-way use permit with American Cancer Society for Run for Hope OKC.
6b
Revocable permit with Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and Friends of Multisport for Redman Triathlon.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority Items A, B, C
Various items for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority Items A, B, C, D, E
Various items for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Items
Two items for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust.
7 (Consent Docket)
Numerous items on the consent docket, including social service grants, adaptive baseball field grant, and zoo lease/sublease agreements.
8 (Concurrence Docket)
Several items on the concurrence docket.
9a1
Amendment to the master design statement to limit permitted use for Orr Family Farm.
9a2
Ordinance on final hearing for Orr Family Farm PUD 1688.
9b
Ordinance on final hearing closing an alley located to the rear of 1800 Northwest 16th.
9c
Public hearing regarding ordinance relating to taxation amending chapter 52 article 4 division 2 section 52 151 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code regarding fee schedule for occupation taxes on alcoholic beverages.
9d
Ordinance to be introduced and set for public hearing relating to zoning and planning code amending chapter 59 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code (Home Sharing).
9e
Ordinance to be introduced and set for public hearing relating to business and occupation licenses amending chapter 15 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code (Home Sharing licensing).
9f
Ordinance to be introduced and set for public hearing relating to motor vehicle and traffic amending chapter 32 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code (streetcar operations).
9g
Ordinance to be introduced and adopted with an emergency relating to streets and sidewalks and the general schedule of fees (impoundment of obstructing items).
9h1
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.
9h2
Resolution declaring structures are dilapidated.
9i1
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.
9i2
Resolution declaring structures are unsecured.
9j1
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.
9j2
Resolution declaring buildings are abandoned.
9k1
Public hearing for resolution authorizing acceptance of the joint award for the 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
9k2
Resolution authorizing acceptance of the joint award for the 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
9l
Resolution of the mayor and council concurring and consenting to the approval of the real-estate purchase agreement for the sale of the Santa Fe Plaza parking garage.
9m
Resolution of the mayor and council concurring and consenting to the approval of the real-estate purchase agreement for the sale of the west portion of the Bricktown parking lot.
9n1
Resolution denying the request of a municipal employee to retain Gary James to represent him in the Oklahoma County District Court case styled Boston Pidgeon v. Keith Sweeney.
9o1
Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority authorizing Stacey Hawes Feltner and Collins Zorn and Wagner to represent municipal employees Dennis Laden and Adam Roll in the U.S. District Court case Green v. Laden et al.
9p
Executive session on advice of the municipal councilor to receive confidential communications from its attorney regarding the pending mediation in the City of OKC v. Mimosa Properties case.
9q
Executive session on advice of the municipal councilor to receive confidential communications with its attorney regarding pending litigation in the case of the City of OKC v. 23 Sacks Self Storage Corporation.
9r
Executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations for this current fiscal year with the FOP, the IAFF, and the NME.
9s1
Claims recommended for denial.
10a1
Claims recommended for approval.
12
City Manager reports, including presentation of the annual citizen survey results.
13
Citizens to be heard.