Meeting Summary
The City Council proclaimed July 26, 2015, as Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day, marking the 25th anniversary of the ADA. A significant decision was the adoption of Plan OKC, the city's comprehensive plan, after years of development and public input. The annual citizen survey results highlighted street maintenance as the top priority for residents, despite overall high satisfaction with city services.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointment to Library Commission
05:40Dr. Raul Font was unanimously appointed to the Library Commission.
Journal of Council Proceedings
06:00The journals for July 7th and June 23rd were unanimously approved.
Right-of-Way Use Permit for Downtown Dash
09:00A permit was unanimously approved for the Downtown Dash event to take place on August 1st.
Revocable Right-of-Way Permit for 8th & H Night Market
20:00A permit was unanimously approved for the 8th & H Association to hold monthly Night Markets, despite public comments regarding the food truck selection process.
Municipal Facilities Authority (MFA) Items
20:30Four items under the MFA agenda were unanimously approved.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (PPA) Items
20:50Four items under the PPA agenda were unanimously approved.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (EAT) Items
21:10Claims and payroll items for the EAT were unanimously approved.
Consent Docket
37:00The consent docket was approved, excluding items O and AS1 which were voted on separately.
Section 108 Loan for 21c Hotel
37:20A $7 million Section 108 low-interest loan was approved for the 21c Hotel project with an 8-1 vote, following discussion on its policy implications and use of funds.
Item AS1
37:40An unspecified item (AS1) was approved with an 8-0 vote after being pulled from the consent docket.
Concurrence Docket
38:00The concurrence docket was unanimously approved.
Close Utility Easement (Ward 8)
38:40An ordinance to close a utility easement south of 160th Street near MacArthur in Ward 8 was unanimously approved.
Airport Shuttle Service Definition
39:00An ordinance defining shuttle service at the airport was unanimously approved.
Repeal Uber/Lyft Ordinances
49:00An ordinance to repeal existing city regulations on Transportation Network Companies (Uber and Lyft) was unanimously approved to comply with state law, following extensive debate on fairness to the taxi industry.
Western Avenue Business Improvement District (BID)
49:50The annual ratification of the Western Avenue BID was unanimously approved.
Companion Item to Western Avenue BID
50:00A companion item (9E) related to the Western Avenue BID was unanimously approved.
Agreement with Yukon for New Park
50:30An agreement with the City of Yukon for a new park in the western part of the metro was unanimously approved.
Traffic Improvements (Check Call & 10th Street)
50:50An item (9G) providing access for traffic improvements to property at Check Call and 10th Street was unanimously approved.
Assessment District Ordinance Introduction
51:30An ordinance for an assessment district in far north Oklahoma City was introduced, setting up a future public hearing.
Dilapidated Structures Public Hearing
52:00Items under the public hearing for dilapidated structures were unanimously approved.
Unsecured Structures Public Hearing
55:00Items under the public hearing for unsecured structures were unanimously approved, with one citizen's concern noted for follow-up.
Abandoned Buildings Public Hearing
55:30Items under the public hearing for abandoned buildings were unanimously approved.
Adoption of Plan OKC
1:24:00Plan OKC, the comprehensive plan for Oklahoma City, was unanimously adopted after years of development and extensive public and inter-departmental collaboration.
Emergency Operations Plan Update
1:26:00The annual update to the city's Emergency Operations Plan, reflecting minor revisions and current FEMA doctrine, was unanimously approved.
Salary Continuation (Item 9N)
1:26:30A salary continuation item (9N) was unanimously approved.
Item 9O
1:27:00Item 9O was struck from the agenda.
Claims Recommended for Denial
1:27:30Claims recommended for denial (Item 9P) were unanimously approved.
Claims Recommended for Approval
1:27:50Claims recommended for approval (Item 10A) were unanimously approved.
Travel Arrangements for Mayor and Councilmen
1:28:20A resolution approving travel arrangements for the Mayor and Councilmen to the National League of Cities event in November was unanimously approved.
Travel Arrangements for Councilman Pettis
1:28:50A motion for Councilman Pettis to attend a National League of Cities event in Miramar, Florida, was unanimously approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Walk and Roll
Walking from 10th/11th & Hudson to the State Capitol, celebrating the 25th anniversary of ADA. Parking available in the South lot of the Capitol with shuttles to the starting point.
Downtown Dash
Taking place on North Walker Avenue and Northwest 9th Street, going through the neighborhoods of Midtown, Heritage Hills, and Mesta Park.
8th & H Association Night Market
American Flag Event
To be held at the State Capitol Rotunda on the second floor, just outside the Governor's office. Early planning is underway.
Financial Matters
Kirkpatrick Family Fund Donations
Provided almost $250,000 in donations to the city since 1975 to send Police Department management staff to training.
Section 108 Loan for 21c Hotel
A $7 million low-interest loan for the 21c Hotel project, which has a total cost of $53 million.
HUD Grant for Plan OKC Studies
Over $800,000 in grants and partner donations were received to fund various studies for the Plan OKC development.
Attorney General's Grant for Police Support
The grant for additional police and support in a specific area of the city has been re-established for another year.
Hotel Tax Collections
Hotel tax collections through June 30 are slightly under target but are still strong and growing.
General Fund Reserving Projects
Council support for $1 million for each ward for non-bond resurfacing projects occurred in 2011, 2012, and 2013, with reconsideration for 2015.
Salary Continuation (Item 9N)
Approval of a salary continuation item.
Claims Recommended for Denial (Item 9P)
Approval of claims that were recommended for denial.
Claims Recommended for Approval (Item 10A)
Approval of claims that were recommended for approval.
Public Comments
Citizens raised concerns regarding the transparency of the food truck selection process for the 8th & H Night Market, an incorrect property listing for an unsecured structure, and the city's use of asphalt for street repaving in a concrete-based neighborhood. Another citizen announced an upcoming American flag event at the State Capitol.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Public hearing for the assessment district ordinance (Item 9H) in two weeks.
- Impact fee information expected in the next few months.
- Opportunity for Council to consider using fund balance for more street resurfacing in the next month or so.
- Discussions for the General Obligation Bond 2017 or 2018 issue.
- National League of Cities event in November.
- World Police and Fire Games in Montreal in 2017.
Announcements
- Proclamation of July 26, 2015, as Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day in Oklahoma City, marking the 25th anniversary of the ADA.
- Recognition of the Kirkpatrick family fund for providing nearly $250,000 in donations since 1975 for Police Department management staff training.
- Recognition of Officer Travis Veneer and Officer Amy Hansen for assisting a 75-year-old lady with a broken scooter, which led to community support for her.
- Congratulations to Chief Kirk Wright for winning the senior division golf tournament at the World Police and Fire Games and being invited to represent Oklahoma City in 2017.
- The Attorney General's grant for additional police and support in the area from Council Road to Meridian and Reno up to Northwest 20th Street has been re-established for another year.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Appointment of Dr. Raul Font to the Library Commission
Consideration of the appointment of Dr. Raul Font to the Library Commission.
Item 4A: Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for July 7th
To receive the journal of council proceedings from the meeting on July 7th.
Item 4B: Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for June 23rd
To approve the journal of council proceedings from the meeting on June 23rd.
Item 5: Request for Uncontested Continuances
Requests to strike several addresses from the agenda due to owner actions or new ownership.
Item 6A: Right-of-Way Use Permit for Downtown Dash
A permit request to hold the Downtown Dash event on August 1st on North Walker Avenue and Northwest 9th Street.
Item 6B: Revocable Right-of-Way Permit for 8th & H Association Night Market
A permit request for the 8th & H Association to hold monthly Night Markets.
Municipal Facilities Authority (MFA) Items
Four items under the Municipal Facilities Authority agenda.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (PPA) Items
Four items under the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority agenda.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (EAT) Items
Claims and payroll items for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust.
Consent Docket
Approval of the consent docket, excluding items O and AS1.
Item O: Section 108 Loan for 21c Hotel
Consideration of a $7 million Section 108 loan for the 21c Hotel project.
Item AS1
An item pulled from the consent docket for separate vote.
Concurrence Docket
Approval of the concurrence docket.
Item 9A: Ordinance to Close Utility Easement in Ward 8
An ordinance on final hearing to close a utility easement south of 160th Street near MacArthur.
Item 9B: Ordinance Defining Airport Shuttle Service
An ordinance on final hearing defining shuttle service at the airport.
Item 9C: Ordinance to Repeal Uber and Lyft Regulations
An ordinance on final hearing to repeal existing city ordinances regarding Uber and Lyft to comply with state law.
Item 9D: Public Hearing for Western Avenue Business Improvement District (BID)
A public hearing to ratify the Western Avenue Business Improvement District on an annual basis.
Item 9E: Companion Item to Western Avenue BID
A companion item related to the Western Avenue Business Improvement District.
Item 9F: Agreement with Yukon for New Park
An agreement with the City of Yukon regarding a new park in the western part of the metro area.
Item 9G: Traffic Improvements for Property at Check Call and 10th Street
A companion item to 9F to provide access for traffic improvements to property at Check Call and 10th Street.
Item 9H: Introduction of Assessment District Ordinance
An ordinance being introduced today for an assessment district in far north Oklahoma City, to be on final hearing in two weeks.
Item 9I: Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structures
A public hearing concerning various dilapidated structures.
Item 9J: Public Hearing Regarding Unsecured Structures
A public hearing concerning various unsecured structures.
Item 9K: Public Hearing Regarding Abandoned Buildings
A public hearing concerning various abandoned buildings.
Item 9L: Resolution to Adopt Plan OKC
A resolution to adopt Plan OKC as the comprehensive plan of Oklahoma City, following years of development and public input.
Item 9M: Update on Emergency Operations Plan
An update on the city's Emergency Operations Plan, which is reviewed annually.
Item 9N: Salary Continuation
Consideration of a salary continuation item.
Item 9O
An item on the agenda that was moved to be struck.
Item 9P: Claims Recommended for Denial
Consideration of claims recommended for denial.
Item 10A: Claims Recommended for Approval
Consideration of claims recommended for approval.
Item 11A: Resolution Approving Travel Arrangements
A resolution to approve travel arrangements for the Mayor and Councilmen to the National League of Cities event in November.
Item 11B: Motion for Councilman Pettis to Attend NLC Event
A motion for Councilman Pettis to attend a National League of Cities event in Miramar, Florida.