Meeting Summary
The city council meeting included proclamations for Mental Illness Awareness Week and Disability Awareness Month, recognizing community efforts and upcoming events. Key decisions involved approving several revocable permits for community events and introducing ordinances related to use taxes. The council also discussed the progress of the city's transportation system, including street conditions, sidewalk construction, and public transit ridership.
Key Decisions & Votes
Mental Illness Awareness Week Proclamation
02:20:00The council adopted a proclamation designating October 1st through 7th as Mental Illness Awareness Week in Oklahoma City, highlighting the importance of mental health and NAMI's efforts.
Disability Awareness Month Proclamation
07:50:00The council adopted a proclamation designating October as Disability Awareness Month and October 24th as Special Disability Awareness Day, recognizing efforts to improve accessibility and support for individuals with disabilities.
Teacher of the Month Resolution
12:50:00A resolution was approved recognizing Shannon Larsen of Wilson Elementary School as the September 2017 Teacher of the Month for her dedication to special education and literacy.
Revocable Permit: Fiesta de las Américas
18:40:00A permit was approved for Capitol Hill Main Street to hold the Fiesta de las Américas on September 30th on Southwest 25th Street between Robinson and Hudson.
Revocable Permit: Brick-or-Treat
20:30:00A permit was approved for Downtown Oklahoma City to hold the Brick-or-Treat event in Bricktown on October 24th, requiring the closure of Mickey Mantle from Flaming Lips to Wanda Jackson.
Revocable Permit: Fallen Heroes Half Marathon
22:40:00A permit was approved for the Oklahoma Fallen Heroes Foundation to hold the 45 IBCT Fallen Heroes Half Marathon on September 30th, starting at Joe Carter Avenue.
Revocable Permit: Rosary and St. Francis Oktoberfest
24:40:00A permit was approved for St. Francis of Assisi Church and Rosary School to hold the Rosary and St. Francis Oktoberfest on October 1st between 18th and 19th Streets.
Revocable Permit: Walk a Mile in Their Boots
26:30:00A permit was approved for the Toby Keith Foundation OK Kids Korral to hold a 'Walk a Mile in Their Boots' event on September 30th on 104th Street between Penn and Kingsgate Drive.
Amendment to Master Design Statement (Sidewalk Requirement)
32:00:00An amendment was approved to a master design statement for a property on SE 59th Street, striking the requirement for an 80-foot sidewalk due to lack of connectivity and planned development.
Use Tax Ordinances Introduction
38:40:00Three ordinances related to use taxes accompanying the recently passed sales taxes were introduced for future adoption, including a general fund use tax, a temporary 1% sales tax use tax, and a resolution directing the use tax for public safety.
Building Code Changes (Insulation)
41:00:00Changes to the building code regarding insulation installation and licensing were approved after a public hearing.
Franchise Agreement with Cox Cable
41:40:00The franchise agreement with Cox Cable was approved after a public hearing.
Dilapidated Structures
42:00:00Items regarding dilapidated structures were approved after a public hearing.
Unsecured Structures
42:20:00Items regarding unsecured structures were approved after a public hearing.
Abandoned Buildings
42:40:00Items regarding abandoned buildings were approved after a public hearing.
2018 Fiscal Budget Amendment
43:00:00An amendment to the 2018 fiscal budget was approved, covering purchase order rollovers and furniture for the new courts building.
Claims Recommended for Denial
44:40:00Claims recommended for denial were approved.
Claims Recommended for Approval
45:00:00Claims recommended for approval were approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Proclaimed in Oklahoma City. Includes events like a performance by Kyle Dillingham at Festival Marketplace on Oct 3rd, Outback Steakhouse fundraiser on Oct 4th, and an awareness and awards banquet on Oct 7th.
Disability Awareness Month
Proclaimed in Oklahoma City. Includes a special seminar on ADA accessibility and the 27th annual awards luncheon on October 24th.
Fiesta de las Américas
Hosted by Capitol Hill Main Street on Southwest 25th Street between Robinson and Hudson. Features a parade at 10 AM.
Brick-or-Treat
Happening in Bricktown from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with businesses handing out candy to children in costume. Mickey Mantle from Flaming Lips to Wanda Jackson will be closed.
45 IBCT Fallen Heroes Half Marathon
Organized by the Oklahoma Fallen Heroes Foundation, starting at Joe Carter Avenue between 4th and East Reno. Registration at 45ibctfallenheroes.org.
Rosary and St. Francis Oktoberfest
Hosted by St. Francis of Assisi Church and Rosary School, with a fun run starting around 12:00 PM after 11:00 AM mass, between 18th and 19th Streets.
Walk a Mile in Their Boots
Hosted by the Toby Keith Foundation OK Kids Korral, starting at Shot Square Shopping Center at 9:00 AM, followed by a children's fest from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Course on Southwest 104th Street.
Financial Matters
Use Tax for General Fund
Introduction of an ordinance for a use tax to accompany the quarter-cent sales tax, with proceeds going to the general fund.
Use Tax for Temporary 1% Sales Tax
Introduction of an ordinance for a use tax to accompany the temporary 1% sales tax for 27 months.
Resolution for Use Tax Allocation
Introduction of a resolution directing the use tax proceeds primarily for public safety capital and administration of the tax.
2018 Fiscal Budget Amendment
Budget amendment for purchase order rollovers from the previous fiscal year and for furniture for the new courts building.
Public Comments
One citizen spoke about the killing of Magda Sanchez by Oklahoma City Police Department officers, expressing concern over the police department's handling of the incident, the lack of accountability, and the need for an external investigation and police oversight, including representation from the deaf community.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- October 3rd: Kyle Dillingham performance at Festival Marketplace
- October 4th: Outback Steakhouse fundraiser for mental health organizations
- October 7th: NAMI Oklahoma City Metro affiliate awareness and awards banquet
- October 24th: Special Disability Awareness Day, ADA accessibility seminar, and 27th annual awards luncheon
Watch For
- Final adoption of use tax ordinances in two weeks
- Bike Walk OKC comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle master plan
- Update to comprehensive plan (Livable Streets/Complete Streets)
- Street design manual for contractors and designers
Announcements
- Oklahoma City Community College celebrated its 45th year, with Councilman Stone highlighting its impact on individual lives and the city's assistance in developing the Capitol Hill facility.
- The Convention and Visitors Bureau reported a successful year, booking more rooms than ever before, and highlighted upcoming events like the National Baptist Convention's 2018 education conference and the Paddle Sports Retailers Association convention for the next five years.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Mike Meeks, pastor at Lakeview Park Church of the Nazarene, and Councilman Greiner.
Proclamation: Mental Illness Awareness Week
Designating October 1st through 7th as Mental Illness Awareness Week in Oklahoma City.
Proclamation: Disability Awareness Month
Designating October as Disability Awareness Month and October 24th as Special Disability Awareness Day in Oklahoma City.
Resolution: Teacher of the Month
Recognizing Shannon Larsen of Wilson Elementary School as the September 2017 Teacher of the Month.
Journal of Council Proceedings
Receive journal for September 12th and approve journal for August 29th.
Request for Uncontested Continuances
Requests to strike items AF1, AF2, 9K1 item C15404 Johnson Drive, F1144 Northwest 95th Street, 9L1 item C1544 Johnson Drive, and E1144 Northwest 95th Street.
Revocable Permit: Fiesta de las Américas
Request from Capitol Hill Main Street to hold the Fiesta de las Américas on September 30th.
Revocable Permit: Brick-or-Treat
Request to hold the Brick-or-Treat event in Bricktown on October 24th.
Revocable Permit: 45 IBCT Fallen Heroes Half Marathon
Request from Oklahoma Fallen Heroes Foundation to hold the half marathon on September 30th.
Revocable Permit: Rosary and St. Francis Oktoberfest
Request from St. Francis of Assisi Church and Rosary School to hold the Oktoberfest on October 1st.
Revocable Permit: Walk a Mile in Their Boots
Request from Toby Keith Foundation OK Kids Korral to hold a 5K and walk on September 30th.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA)
Six items on the OCMFA agenda.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA)
Items for comments or questions on the PPA agenda.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT)
Two items on the EAT agenda.
Consent Docket
Approval of the consent docket.
Concurrence Docket
Approval of the concurrence docket.
Amendment to Master Design Statement (9A)
Amendment to a master design statement for a property on SE 59th Street, changing zoning from R-1 single-family residential to a new SPUD.
Ordinance related to Master Design Statement (9A.2)
Vote on the ordinance related to the master design statement, with a motion to strike item 3 (sidewalk requirement).
Traffic Commission Item: Parking Spot Removal (9B.1)
Removing a parking spot in Ward 7.
Traffic Commission Item: 90-Degree Angle Parking (9B.2)
Establishing 90-degree angle parking on the south side of 27th Street in Ward 2.
Traffic Commission Item: Reserved Parking for Disabled (9B.3)
Establishing a reserved parking space for the physically disabled on 27th Street in Ward 2.
Traffic Commission Item: 90-Degree Angle Parking (9B.4)
Establishing 90-degree angle parking on the north side of Northwest 1st Terrace in Ward 6.
Traffic Commission Item: Reserved Parking for Disabled (9B.5)
Establishing a reserved parking space for the physically disabled on Northwest Terrace in Ward 6.
Downtown BID: Assessment Roll Adoption (9C)
Adopting and ratifying the assessment roll for the Downtown Business Improvement District.
Downtown BID: Assessment Roll Confirmation (9D)
Public hearing to adopt and confirm the assessment roll for the Downtown Improvement District.
Introduction of Use Tax Ordinance (9E)
Introduction of an ordinance for a use tax accompanying the quarter-cent sales tax for the general fund.
Introduction of Use Tax Ordinance (9F)
Introduction of an ordinance for a use tax accompanying the temporary 1% sales tax.
Resolution: Use Tax Allocation (9G)
Resolution designating the use tax for public safety capital and administration.
Public Hearing: Building Code Changes (9H)
Public hearing regarding changes to the building code concerning insulation installation and licensing.
Public Hearing: Cox Cable Franchise Agreement (9I)
Public hearing regarding the franchise agreement with Cox Cable.
Public Hearing: Dilapidated Structures (9J)
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.
Public Hearing: Unsecured Structures (9K)
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.
Public Hearing: Abandoned Buildings (9L)
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.
Public Hearing: 2018 Fiscal Budget Amendment (9M)
Public hearing regarding an amendment to the 2018 fiscal budget for purchase order rollovers and furniture for the new courts building.
Resolution Approval (9N)
Motion to approve a resolution without executive session.
Resolution Approval (9O)
Motion to approve a resolution without executive session.
Executive Session Item (9P)
Motion to move item 9P to executive session.
Executive Session Item (9Q)
Motion to move item 9Q to executive session.
Claims Recommended for Denial (9R)
Approval of claims recommended for denial.
Claims Recommended for Approval (10A)
Approval of claims recommended for approval.
Items from Council (11)
Council members' reports and comments.
City Manager Reports
Presentation on CVB by Mike Carrier and presentation on transportation system by Eric Weiner, Jason Fairbrush, and Aubrey McDermid.
Citizens to be Heard
Public comments from citizens.