Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several permits for community events, including walks, runs, and festivals. They also adopted an agreement with the Chickasaw Nation for the American Indian Cultural Center and ratified the name of the new downtown park as Scissortail Park. Discussions also included updates on social and criminal justice initiatives and the economic impact of arts and culture.
Key Decisions & Votes
Sun Smart City Initiative
03:00:00The Parks Department will implement a new program to provide free sunscreen dispensers at golf courses and interactive fountains to help prevent skin cancer, with 15 dispensers initially installed.
Senior Center Month Proclamation
07:00:00The month of September 2017 was proclaimed Senior Center Month in Oklahoma City, recognizing the contributions of older citizens and the city's senior centers.
Teacher of the Month Recognition
13:00:00Madison Wingate, a pre-K teacher at Pierce Elementary, was recognized as the August 2017 Teacher of the Month for her dedication and innovative teaching methods.
American Indian Cultural Center Agreement
48:00:00The council approved a real estate purchase and sale agreement, a Memorandum of Understanding, and a resolution related to the American Indian Cultural Center, with significant involvement and funding from the Chickasaw Nation.
Scissortail Park Naming
57:00:00The name 'Scissortail Park' was officially ratified for the new MAPS 3 downtown park.
Criminal Justice Reform Interlocal Agreement
59:00:00An interlocal agreement was approved to establish the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, involving Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City, Edmond, and Midwest City, to implement criminal justice reform recommendations.
Criminal Justice Reform Staffing Budget
01:00:00A budget of approximately $300,000 was approved for staff to help implement criminal justice reform recommendations, with Oklahoma City contributing about 41%.
Upcoming Community Events
St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer
Family-friendly 5k, proceeds benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Sign up at stjude.org/walkrun.
AIDS Walk of Oklahoma City and 5k Red Run
19th annual event, now includes a 10k run, located in the Farmers Market area of downtown.
Redman Triathlon
Conducted in Ward 1 and Ward 8.
September Fest
Northeast 23rd Street between North Kelly and North Lincoln, Ward 7.
Jim Thorpe Courage Run
12th annual event, one-mile and 5k course, hosted at the Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Center on Lincoln Boulevard. Sign up at IntegrisJimThorpeRehab or SignMeUpSports.
Mesta Festa
Northwest 18th Street between Chartel and North Lee Avenue.
Plaza District Festival
19th annual event, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, three stages, expecting 20,000 people. 16th Street will be closed.
Financial Matters
American Indian Cultural Center Funding
City funding towards the American Indian Cultural Center, part of a 2012 resolution.
Chickasaw Nation Contribution to AICCM
Provided by the Chickasaw Nation to help fund operations and support completion costs of the AICCM.
Chickasaw Nation Additional Support for AICCM
To support unforeseen requirements over the completion cost of the AICCM.
Criminal Justice Reform Staffing Budget
Budget for staff to implement criminal justice reform recommendations, with the city's share being about 41%.
EMSA Legal Fees
EMSA has spent this amount in legal fees related to lawsuits, with one attorney charging $825/hour and paralegals $200/hour.
EMSA CEO Legal Fees
Legal fees incurred by Steve Williamson, CEO of EMSA, reimbursed through EMSA, averaging $77,000/month.
Affordable Housing Component in Bond Issue
Set aside for affordable housing as part of the economic development piece of the bond issue up for vote on September 12th.
City Social Services Grants
Total annual funding provided by the city through federal grants and city appropriations for various social services programs.
Public Housing Repair Need
Estimated nationwide need for repairs to public housing.
Public Housing Current Funding Proposal
Current funding proposal for public housing repairs, significantly less than the estimated need.
Public Comments
One citizen spoke about the need for the city to open its own jails to relieve overcrowding in the county jail and questioned the contract with the county. He also supported the idea of using TIFs for inner-city apartment complexes.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- September 12th: Vote on bond issue including affordable housing component
- September 12th: Elections for various initiatives
- September 1st - September 30th: EMSA opt-in/opt-out period
Watch For
- PUD for 645 Northeast 63rd Street to be presented in October
- Expansion of the Sun Smart City initiative
- Further reductions in incarceration rates for municipal charges
- New affordable housing strategy for Oklahoma City
- Kick-off of the National Fitness Campaign's 100-city campaign in 2018, potentially with Oklahoma City as the number one city
Announcements
- September is Senior Center Month in Oklahoma City.
- Madison Wingate was recognized as the August 2017 Teacher of the Month.
- The Martin Park Nature Center has been completely renovated and is reopening.
- The Arts Council of Oklahoma City and Parks and Recreation Department are partnering for 'Art in the Parks' through June 2018.
- The Wellness Center in northwest Oklahoma City now has over 3600 members.
- The Youth Council members were introduced.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Delivered by Dr. Paul Kerr boss and Councilwoman Salyer.
Sun Smart City Initiative Presentation
Presentation on a new program to provide free sunscreen dispensers in city parks.
Senior Center Month Proclamation
Proclamation recognizing September 2017 as Senior Center Month.
Teacher of the Month Recognition
Recognition of Madison Wingate as August 2017 Teacher of the Month.
Item 3: Appointments
Motion on appointments.
Item 4a: Journal of Council Proceedings for August 15th
To receive the journal.
Item 4b: Journal of Council Proceedings for August 1st
To approve the journal.
Item 5: Request for Uncontested Continuances
Requests for continuances on various items.
Item 6a: Permit Request - St. Jude Walk/Run
Request from St. Jude's Research Hospital to hold the 2017 Jude Walk and Run to End Childhood Cancer.
Item 6b: Permit Request - AIDS Walk of Oklahoma City
Request to hold the AIDS Walk of Oklahoma City and a 5k Red Run.
Item 6c: Permit Request - Redman Triathlon
Request from Friends of Multi-Sport Inc. to hold the Redman Triathlon.
Item 6d: Permit Request - September Fest
Request from Friends of the Mansion to hold the September Fest event.
Item 6e: Permit Request - Jim Thorpe Courage Run
Request from Integris Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Center to hold the Jim Thorpe Courage Run.
Item 6f: Permit Request - Mesta Festa
Request from the Mesta Park neighborhood to hold the Mesta Festa.
Item 6g: Permit Request - Plaza District Festival
Request from the Plaza District to hold the Plaza District Festival.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Meeting
Recess council meeting to convene OCMFA meeting with six items.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Meeting
Recess OCMFA meeting to convene OCPPA meeting with two items.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Meeting
Recess OCPPA meeting to convene OCEAT meeting with three items.
Consent Docket
Approval of items on the consent docket, with specific mentions of Martin Park Nature Center, Art in the Parks, and Sarah Road widening.
Concurrence Docket
Approval of items on the concurrence docket.
Item 9a1: Zoning Case - 2916 Southwest 59th Street
ABC issue in Ward 3.
Item 9a2: Zoning Case - 3710 South May
ABC issue in Ward 6.
Item 9a3: Zoning Case - 3000 West Memorial Road Suite 103
ABC issue in Ward 8.
Item 9a4: Zoning Case - 3000 West Memorial Road Suite 104
ABC issue in Ward 8.
Item 9a5: Zoning Case - 645 Northeast 63rd Street
Change from R-1 single-family to O-1 Limited Office District in Ward 7.
Item 9a6: Zoning Case - 201 Northwest 96th Street
Change from R-1 single-family to I-2 Moderate Industrial District in Ward 7.
Item 9a7: Zoning Case - 12300 North Coltrain Road
Change from AA agricultural to a new PUD in Ward 7.
Item 9a8: Zoning Case - 11301 Northwestern Avenue
Change from R-1 single-family residential to a new SPUD in Ward 2.
Item 9a9: Zoning Case - 13236 Northeastern Avenue
Change from an existing SPUD to a new SPUD in Ward 7.
Item 9a10: Zoning Case - 12400 Southwest 15th Street
Change from AA to a new SPUD for a bus maintenance facility for Mustang schools in Ward 3.
Item 9b1: Helipad Relocation Request
Request from the Heart Hospital to relocate a helipad in Ward 4.
Item 9b2: Special Permit - 11600 North Westminster Road
Special permit for mining of raw materials.
Item 9b3: Special Permit - 15103 North Pennsylvania Avenue
Special permit to operate a surgical center in Ward 8.
Item 9c: Parking Enforcement Ordinance
Final hearing on an ordinance for parking enforcement downtown and other areas.
Item 9d: Associated Parking Fees
Associated fees related to the parking enforcement ordinance.
Item 9e1-e3: Red Andrews Park Parking Changes
Traffic Commission recommendations for parking changes around Red Andrews Park.
Item 9e4-e6: Plaza District Parking Restrictions
Traffic Commission recommendations to restrict parking on one side of streets in the Plaza District (Classen Tenpin neighborhood).
Item 9e7-e9: North Blackwelder Parking Changes
Traffic Commission recommendations for parking changes on North Blackwelder in the Plaza District.
Item 9e10: Parking Situation in Ward 7
Traffic Commission recommendation for a parking situation in Ward 7.
Item 9e11: Parking Situation in Ward 7
Traffic Commission recommendation for a parking situation in Ward 7.
Item 9f: Public Hearing - State Mandated Court Fees
Public hearing regarding state mandated court fees.
Item 9g: Public Hearing - Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures, including 11212 North Briar Avenue and a property on Northeast 23rd Street.
Item 9h: Public Hearing - Unsecured Structures
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.
Item 9i: Public Hearing - Abandoned Buildings
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.
Item 9j: Public Hearing - Removal from Abandoned Buildings List
Public hearing regarding the removal of property from the abandoned buildings list in Ward 3.
Item 9k: Agreement with Chickasaw Tribe for AICCM
Real estate purchase and sale and post-closing operations and funding agreement with the Chickasaw Nation for the American Indian Cultural Center.
Item 9l: MOU for AICCM Construction
Memorandum of Understanding between the city, state, Chickasaw Nation entity, AICCM Foundation, and Native American Cultural and Education Authority for review of construction plans and agreements.
Item 9m: Resolution Addressing AICCM Closing Issues
Resolution authorizing the mayor to sign documents for closing on the AICCM agreement and designating the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust for operations.
Item 9n: Scissortail Park Naming
Resolution to ratify the name of the new MAPS 3 downtown park as Scissortail Park.
Item 9o: Dolphin Park Walking Trail Naming
Resolution requesting the Wildwood Hills Heights neighborhood association to name the walking trail in Dolphin Park the Sherman M. Cough Carthon Walking Trail.
Item 9p1: Criminal Justice Reform Interlocal Agreement
Interlocal agreement to establish the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee.
Item 9p2: Criminal Justice Reform Staffing Budget
Approval of budget for staff to implement criminal justice reform recommendations.
Item 9q: Executive Session
Motion to approve without executive session.
Item 9r: Executive Session
Motion to approve without executive session.
Item 9s: Executive Session
Motion to approve without executive session.
Item 9t: Executive Session
Motion to approve without executive session.
Item 9u: Executive Session
Motion to move to executive session.
Item 9v: Claims Recommended for Denial
Claims recommended for denial.
Item 10a1: Claims Recommended for Approval
Claims recommended for approval.
Item 11: Items from Council
Council members' comments and updates, including on the Wellness Center, Youth Council, EMSA legal fees, and the economic impact of arts.
City Manager Reports
Reports on economic impacts of art study, social and criminal justice initiatives, and recreation and wellness.
Citizens to be Heard
Public comments from citizens.