Meeting Summary
Mayor David Holt was inaugurated, taking the oath of office and outlining his vision for a unified "One OKC." The council approved numerous revocable permits for community events and advanced plans for significant city projects, including improvements to the Softball Hall of Fame Complex and the designation of a developer for the historic old jail building.
Key Decisions & Votes
Mayor David Holt's Oath of Office
05:00David Holt was officially sworn in as the new Mayor of Oklahoma City by Commissioner Willa Johnson, marking a new beginning for the city's leadership.
Designation of Developer for Old Jail Building
47:00A resolution was approved to designate a developer for the former police headquarters building (old jail) to explore potential adaptive reuse, with a 90-day timeframe set for a specific proposal.
Authorization to Advertise Bids for Softball Hall of Fame Complex Improvements
50:00As part of the consent docket, the council approved the authorization to advertise for bids for Phases 3 and 4 of the Softball Hall of Fame Complex improvements, a $20.3 million project to add 4,000 seats and other facilities.
Upcoming Community Events
American Heart Association Heart Walk
Starts at OU Children's Hospital, with mile and three-mile routes.
Leslie's Supperclub LLC 4,200 Northwestern Block Party
March of Dimes Foundation March for Babies
Registration begins at 9:00 AM, walk starts at 10:45 AM. Staging area is on the north edge of the Myriad Gardens.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk MS of Central Oklahoma
Southwest 29th Street Children's Day Festival dia de los ninos
From noon to 6:00 PM, on Southwest 29th Street between May and Shields.
Financial Matters
Softball Hall of Fame Complex Improvements
Estimated construction cost for phases 3 and 4 of improvements, funded by the 2017 bond program, to add 4,000 new seats, ADA ramps, and media facilities.
Route 66 Park Improvements
Funding from the 2007 bond issue for an adaptive baseball field, parking lot improvements, infrastructure, and landscaping.
CDBG Funds for First Step Campus
Request for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to support addiction services at the First Step Campus.
Travel and reimbursement for Councilman Stonecipher
For attending the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber 2018 DC visit to represent the city to federal officials.
Martin Nature Park Refurbishment
Project to refurbish facilities and build an ADA-friendly deck over the lake.
Public Comments
One citizen, William E. Gonzales, spoke about alleged police misconduct, citing several past lawsuits and settlements against the city involving police officers. He specifically mentioned an incident involving Officer Brian Poole and questioned the police chief's handling of such issues.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Agreement for the old jail building project is anticipated to be presented to Council by the end of June.
- Construction for the old jail building project could potentially begin in the fourth quarter of 2018 if approved.
- Softball Hall of Fame Complex improvements are targeted for completion by May 2020 to secure the College World Series through 2035.
- Route 66 Park improvements are expected to be completed late this year or by spring of 2019.
Watch For
- Discussions regarding MAPS 4 projects.
- A group is expected to address the council in two weeks to discuss increasing the number of wards in the city and considering evening meeting times for the City Council.
Announcements
- Mayor David Holt will host a Facebook live tour of his office at 2:30 PM.
- A celebration for Mayor Holt's inauguration will be held at the Civic Center Hall of Mirrors at 4:30 PM, featuring food from local restaurants and music.
- The Curbside Chronicle successfully won an additional $50,000 grant from Google, bringing their total to $100,000, with other organizations like ReMerge, YMCA, and Sunbeam also receiving $50,000 grants.
- The City-County Health Department and its 60 partners hosted a successful Open Streets event on Sunday, despite chilly weather.
- The Pennington Neighborhood Association hosted a program on neighborhood quality and improvement.
- The Windsor Business Group sponsored an Easter Festival around 23rd and Meridian.
- West 10 sponsored an event at the Lions Club on Northwest 10th Street.
- A dedication ceremony was held for the $880,000 improvements at Martin Nature Park in Ward 8, which included refurbished facilities and an ADA-friendly deck over the lake. Martin Nature Park is the number one park for attendance in Oklahoma City.
Agenda Summary
Item 3a
Oath of Office for Mayor David Holt.
Item 4
Journal of Council Proceedings.
Item 5
Requests for Uncontested Continuances, with several items stricken or continued.
Item 6a
Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with the American Heart Association to hold the Heart Walk.
Item 6b
Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Leslie's Supperclub LLC to hold the 4,200 Northwestern block party.
Item 6c
Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with the March of Dimes Foundation to hold the March for Babies.
Item 6d
Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to hold Walk MS of Central Oklahoma.
Item 6e
Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with the Southwest 29th Business Improvement District Association to hold the Southwest 29th Street Children's Day Festival dia de los ninos.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OSI MFA) Items A, B, C, D
Approval of various items under the Municipal Facilities Authority.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCP PA) Items A, B, C
Approval of various items under the Public Property Authority.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Items
Approval of four items under the Environmental Assistance Trust.
Consent Docket
Approval of all items on the consent docket, including authorization to advertise for bids for the Softball Hall of Fame Complex Improvements and a request for CDBG funds for the First Step Campus.
Item 8
Concurrence Docket, approving actions of various trusts.
Item 9a1
Amendment to Master Design Statement to add section 8.4 regarding electronic message display signs.
Item 9a2
Ordinance on final hearing related to electronic message display signs.
Item 9b1
Amendment to Master Design Statement section I 9 and I 10 regarding access and sidewalks for Positive Tomorrows school.
Item 9b2
Ordinance on final hearing recommended for approval of SPUD 1043 at 901 North Villa Avenue for Positive Tomorrows school.
Item 9c
Ordinance on final hearing recommended for approval to close 150 feet of street right-of-way at 109 North East 40th Street.
Item 9d
Public hearing regarding ordinance related to taxation, amending chapter 52 article 4 division 2 section 52 151 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code.
Item 9e1
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.
Item 9f1
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.
Item 9g1
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.
Item 9h1
Resolution approving the request for salary continuation for Corporal Jeremy Ferris.
Item 9i1
Resolution authorizing Richard Smith and Sherry Kansas as municipal counselors to represent and defend former city employee Can Donald and city employee Williams City.
Item 9j1
Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor's Office to settle the case of Shannon McCarty versus the city of Oklahoma City.
Item 9k1
Resolution to receive confidential communications to discuss the case of Charlotte Seta Red versus the city of Oklahoma City, moving into executive session.
Item 9l1
Claims recommended for denial.
Item 10a1
Claim recommended for approval.
Item 11
Resolution for travel and reimbursement for Councilman Stonecipher to attend the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber 2018 DC visit.