Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting began with a proclamation for United States Navy Days in Oklahoma City, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Navy's presence at Tinker Air Force Base. The council also received an update on the city's response to Hurricane Harvey, highlighting the significant efforts of Oklahoma Task Force One. Several revocable permits for community events were approved, and discussions were held regarding business improvement districts and a proposed ordinance for insulation inspections.
Key Decisions & Votes
United States Navy Days Proclamation
00:03:00A proclamation was read and adopted, recognizing and celebrating the 25th anniversary of the United States Navy Tecmo Wing at Tinker Air Force Base and declaring United States Navy Days in Oklahoma City.
Vietnamese American Community of Oklahoma City Lunar Moon Festival Permit
00:20:00A revocable permit was approved for the Vietnamese American Community of Oklahoma City to hold their 2017 Lunar Moon Festival at Military Park.
Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation Permit
00:22:00A revocable permit was approved for the Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation for a portion of the Eastern basin of the Oklahoma River from October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2018.
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Walk Permit
00:22:40A revocable permit was approved for the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association to hold their annual 'Walk to End Alzheimer's' at Bicentennial Park on September 30th.
Monarch Madness 5K Permit
00:26:00A revocable permit was approved for DG Productions to host the first Monarch Madness 5K at the Oklahoma City Zoo on September 23rd.
JDRF One Walk Permit
00:27:30A revocable permit was approved for the JDRF Oklahoma chapter to hold their annual 'One Walk' at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark on September 16th.
Uptown 23rd District Association Uptown Fun 5K Permit
00:28:40A revocable permit was approved for the Uptown 23rd District Association to host their first Uptown Fun 5K, with an after-party at the Mesta Festa.
Closure of a small street right-of-way near 16th Street
00:32:00A small closure of a street right-of-way just off 16th Street was approved to allow a resident to place a fence along their property line.
Ordinance on final hearing regarding court fees
00:32:40An ordinance related to state-mandated court fees was approved on final hearing.
Public hearing on assessment roll for Stockyards City Business Improvement District
00:33:00The assessment roll for the Stockyards City Business Improvement District was approved despite public comments from property owners expressing concerns about the benefits and necessity of the assessments for marketing and cleaning.
Resolution creating Western Avenue Business Improvement Assessment District
00:41:00A resolution creating a Western Avenue Business Improvement Assessment District was approved, following public comments from a business owner who felt they had not received benefits from the previous district.
Resolution establishing Increment District Number 12 (Wheeler District Project)
00:46:00A resolution establishing and creating Increment District Number 12 for the Wheeler District Project along South Western Avenue was approved, marking the next step in its development.
Ordinance to be introduced for insulation inspection
00:46:40An ordinance establishing a permit and inspection process for wall insulation in residential construction, intended to ensure compliance with minimum energy efficiency standards, was approved for introduction.
Ordinance to be introduced for Cox Communications franchise agreement
00:50:00An ordinance regarding an agreement with Cox Communications for a 10-year franchise agreement was approved for introduction, with minor changes from the previous agreement.
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures
00:55:00The council approved actions related to dilapidated structures following a public hearing.
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures
00:56:00The council approved actions related to unsecured structures following a public hearing.
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings
00:57:00The council approved actions related to abandoned buildings following a public hearing.
Public hearing regarding removal of properties from abandoned building lists
00:58:00The council approved the removal of properties from the abandoned building lists following a public hearing.
Resolution receiving an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan (East Memorial Road)
00:58:30A resolution receiving an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, changing the land-use topology area southwest of East Memorial Road by I-35, was approved to accommodate development.
Resolution for salary continuance
01:04:00A resolution for salary continuance was approved.
Claims recommended for denial
01:05:00Claims recommended for denial were approved.
Claims recommended for approval
01:05:30Claims recommended for approval were approved.
Upcoming Community Events
United States Navy Days
Proclaimed in Oklahoma City, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Navy Tecmo Wing at Tinker Air Force Base. Includes OKC Navy Golf Classic on October 6th and OKC Navy Ball.
Vietnamese American Community of Oklahoma City Lunar Moon Festival
To be held at Military Park, expanding to include Chinese, Philippine, and Indian communities.
Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation Event
Permit for a portion of the Eastern basin of the Oklahoma River.
Walk to End Alzheimer's
Starts at 7:30 AM at Bicentennial Park, with formal presentations at 9 AM and the walk at 9:30 AM. Expecting 9,000-10,000 walkers.
Monarch Madness 5K
Starts at 8 AM at the Oklahoma City Zoo, with a 1-mile fun run at 8:30 AM. Benefits the butterfly conservatories.
JDRF One Walk
Walk begins at 9 AM at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, fundraising for Type 1 Diabetes research.
Uptown Fun 5K
Starts at 10 AM, with an after-party at the 22nd annual Mesta Festa. Benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Oklahoma.
Brad Nights Out
12 different homeowners associations in Ward 8 are conducting events.
Financial Matters
Economic Impact of United States Navy
The United States Navy has an annual economic impact of over 100 million dollars in the greater Oklahoma City area.
Sales Tax Report
Sales taxes are up 3.4%, marking five year-over-year positive months, though still below 2015 numbers.
Stockyards City Business Improvement District Assessment
Public hearing on the assessment roll for the Stockyards City Business Improvement District, with concerns raised by property owners about the benefits of the assessment for marketing and cleaning.
Western Avenue Business Improvement Assessment District
Resolution creating a new Business Improvement Assessment District for Western Avenue, with a business owner expressing dissatisfaction with past benefits.
Increment District Number 12 (Wheeler District Project)
Resolution establishing Increment District Number 12 for the Wheeler District Project, which involves financial mechanisms for development.
Public Comments
Two citizens spoke during the public comments section. One individual expressed frustration over an encounter with police, alleging racial discrimination and questioning the police department's policies on body cameras and officer diversity. The second speaker supported these claims, criticizing a councilman for not addressing issues in the African-American community and alleging discriminatory practices.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- September 26th: Public hearing for insulation inspection ordinance
- October 10th: Final hearing for insulation inspection ordinance
- September 26th: Public hearing for Cox Communications franchise agreement ordinance
- October 24th: Final hearing for Cox Communications franchise agreement ordinance
Watch For
- Full update on transportation system at the next meeting
- Discussion on the 2017 bond issue and 2017 tax vote for street improvements
Announcements
- United States Navy Days proclaimed in Oklahoma City, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Navy Tecmo Wing at Tinker Air Force Base.
- Councilman Mark Stonecipher announced 'Brad Nights Out' tonight (September 12th) with 12 different homeowners associations in Ward 8, encouraging citizen participation.
- Councilman Stonecipher encouraged everyone to vote in the crucial election, highlighting the city's work on potholes.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Pastor Paul Sparks led the invocation, and Councilman Mark Stonecipher led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Proclamation for United States Navy Days
A proclamation was read recognizing the 25th anniversary of the United States Navy Tecmo Wing at Tinker Air Force Base and declaring United States Navy Days in Oklahoma City.
Update on Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
Interim Fire Chief Richard Kelly provided an overview of Oklahoma City's response to Hurricane Harvey, detailing the deployment and activities of Oklahoma Task Force One.
Journal of Council Proceedings for August 29th, 2017
To receive the Journal of Council Proceedings.
Journal of Council Proceedings for August 15th, 2017
To approve the Journal of Council Proceedings.
Uncontested Continuances
Requests for striking several items from the agenda due to owners securing properties.
Revocable Permit for Vietnamese American Community of Oklahoma City Lunar Moon Festival
Permit for the 2017 Lunar Moon Festival at Military Park.
Revocable Permit for Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation
Permit for a portion of the Eastern basin of the Oklahoma River from October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2018.
Revocable Permit for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Walk
Permit for the 'Walk to End Alzheimer's' at Bicentennial Park on September 30th.
Revocable Permit for Monarch Madness 5K
Permit for the first Monarch Madness 5K at the Oklahoma City Zoo on September 23rd.
Revocable Permit for JDRF One Walk
Permit for the annual 'One Walk' at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark on September 16th.
Revocable Permit for Uptown 23rd District Association Uptown Fun 5K
Permit for the first Uptown Fun 5K, with an after-party at the Mesta Festa.
Recess Council Meeting and Convene as Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority
Procedural item to shift to a different authority meeting.
Adjourn OC MFA and Convene as Oklahoma City Public Property Authority
Procedural item to shift to a different authority meeting.
Adjourn OCPPA and Convene as Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust
Procedural item to shift to a different authority meeting.
Claims and Payroll for Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust
Approval of claims and payroll for the trust.
Adjourn OCEAT and Reconvene Council Meeting
Procedural item to return to the council meeting.
Consent Docket
Approval of items on the consent docket.
Concurrence Docket
Approval of items on the concurrence docket.
Closure of a small street right-of-way near 16th Street
Approval of a small closure of a street right-of-way to allow a resident to place a fence.
Ordinance on final hearing regarding court fees
Final hearing and approval of an ordinance related to state-mandated court fees.
Public hearing on the assessment roll for the Stockyards City Business Improvement District
Public hearing and approval of the assessment roll for the Stockyards City Business Improvement District.
Adopting and setting the assessment roll for 2017-18 for the Stockyards City Business Improvement District
Approval of the assessment roll for the upcoming year.
Resolution creating a Western Avenue business improvement assessment district
Approval of a resolution to create a new business improvement assessment district for Western Avenue.
Resolution describing, establishing, and creating Increment District Number 12 (Wheeler District Project)
Approval of a resolution to establish Increment District Number 12 for the Wheeler District Project.
Ordinance to be introduced for insulation inspection
Introduction of an ordinance establishing a permit and inspection process for wall insulation in residential construction.
Ordinance to be introduced for Cox Communications franchise agreement
Introduction of an ordinance regarding a 10-year franchise agreement with Cox Communications.
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures
Public hearing and approval of actions related to dilapidated structures.
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures
Public hearing and approval of actions related to unsecured structures.
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings
Public hearing and approval of actions related to abandoned buildings.
Public hearing regarding removal of properties from abandoned building lists
Public hearing and approval of the removal of properties from abandoned building lists.
Resolution receiving an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan (East Memorial Road)
Approval of a resolution receiving an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, changing the land-use topology area southwest of East Memorial Road by I-35.
Resolution for salary continuance
Approval of a resolution for salary continuance.
Executive Session
Motion to move into executive session for a specific item.
Claims recommended for denial
Approval of claims recommended for denial.
Claims recommended for approval
Approval of claims recommended for approval.
Items from Council
Councilman Mark Stonecipher provided announcements regarding community events and encouraged voting.
City Manager's Report
Presentations on the annual 'Leading for Results' performance report, Action Center operations, Utilities Department services, and Public Works street maintenance.
Citizens to be Heard
Two citizens spoke, raising concerns about police conduct, discrimination, and the effectiveness of city services in certain communities.