Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several key initiatives, including negotiating a contract for an employee medical clinic, a significant section of the MAPS 3 river trail, and an ordinance to implement angled parking on Broadway in Automobile Alley. A comprehensive public safety briefing highlighted a 12% reduction in aggravated assaults and a high cardiac arrest survival rate, while also addressing challenges in emergency response times and the need to review state ethics laws for municipal elections.
Key Decisions & Votes
Employee Medical Clinic Contract Negotiation
09:00Council approved negotiating a contract with Care ATC for an employee medical clinic to provide preventative and chronic healthcare, aiming for a January 1, 2015 opening and long-term cost savings.
MAPS 3 River Trail Project
31:00Council approved the 4.5-mile section of the 8-mile MAPS 3 river trail, which will be 12 feet wide and asphalt, with an estimated cost of $3.6 million. Completion is anticipated by January 2015.
Broadway Angled Parking Ordinance
40:00An ordinance for Phase 1 of adding 45-degree angled parking on Broadway in Automobile Alley was approved, increasing parking by over 20 spaces, with property owners contributing to the project.
Upcoming Community Events
O City St. Patrick's Day Parade
Reno Avenue between Hudson and Joe Carter, starts 11:00 a.m., 40 entries.
McNell's 5th Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party
North Walker at South Fort (Midtown).
Earlywine Park YMCA 5th Annual Earlywine Dash
Uses two westbound lanes, raises funds for Earlywine Elementary and YMCA.
Financial Matters
Amended EMSA Budget for FY2013-14
Council received the amended budget reflecting actual contract costs for EMSA, which were lower than initial estimates, keeping the total care program fee at $3.65/month.
MAPS 3 River Trail Project
Estimated cost for the 4.5-mile section of the river trail project.
Public Comments
One citizen expressed concerns regarding inadequate construction and insulation in his home and improper commercial AC unit installation, alleging a lack of follow-up and action from city code enforcement.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Roadway vacation request (Consent Docket 6A)
- Resolution (Item 10A) deferred for two weeks
Deadlines
- MAPS 3 River Trail bid opening: April 1st
- MAPS 3 River Trail order to contract: early May
- MAPS 3 River Trail completion: January 2015
- Employee Medical Clinic opening: January 1, 2015
Watch For
- Phase 2 of Automobile Alley angled parking (side streets)
- PFM study authorization for CVB (next 2-3 weeks)
- New CVB advertising campaign (later this year)
- Discussion on Political Subdivisions Ethics Act and independent expenditures in municipal elections
- Discussion on city issuing ABC licenses
Announcements
- Happy birthday to Councilman Grinder.
Agenda Summary
Receive journal of council proceedings for March 4th, 2014
To formally receive the official record of the council meeting from March 4th, 2014.
Approve Journal of Council proceedings for February 25th, 2014
To formally approve the official record of the council meeting from February 25th, 2014.
Roadway vacation request (Consent Docket item 6A, page 8)
A request for the vacation of a roadway, which was identified as needing further review due to a storm sewer issue.
Item 8 B1, 1312 Louise Avenue
An item related to a property at 1312 Louise Avenue.
Item 8 C1, 1911 North Classen
An item related to a property at 1911 North Classen.
Item C, 1225 East I44 Service Road
An item related to a property at 1225 East I44 Service Road.
Item E, 710 West Hill Street
An item related to a property at 710 West Hill Street.
Item G, 427 Southwest 4 Street
An item related to a property at 427 Southwest 4 Street.
Item N, 1428 Southwest 34th Street
An item related to a property at 1428 Southwest 34th Street.
Item O, 1413 Southwest 44th Street
An item related to a property at 1413 Southwest 44th Street.
Item Q, 40 Northeast 65th Street
An item related to a property at 40 Northeast 65th Street.
Resolution (Item 10A, page 15)
A resolution from council that was requested to be deferred.
OCMFA: Permission to negotiate a contract for an employee medical clinic
Approval for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authorities to negotiate a contract with Care ATC for an on-site employee medical clinic.
OCPA: Plans and specs for door replacement at Norc Arena and other buildings
Approval of plans and specifications for replacing aged glass storefronts, primarily at Norc Arena, with clarification on which buildings are slated for future demolition.
OCAT: Claims and payroll
Approval of claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistant Trust.
Consent Docket
A collection of routine items approved without individual discussion.
Concurrent Docket (Item 7)
A collection of items requiring concurrent approval.
Item 8A: Ordinance on final hearing for W6 (Broadway angled parking)
An ordinance to establish 45-degree angled parking on Broadway between 6th and 10th Street in Automobile Alley.
Item 8B: Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures
A public hearing concerning structures declared dilapidated.
Item 8C: Public hearing regarding unsecured structures
A public hearing concerning structures identified as unsecured, including discussion of the Lantana Apartments.
Item 8D1: Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit for Downtown OKC, Inc.
A permit for Downtown OKC, Inc. to host the O City St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Item 8D2: Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit for McNell's Plaza Courts
A permit for McNell's Plaza Courts to host their 5th Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party.
Item 8D3: Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit for Earlywine Park YMCA
A permit for the Earlywine Park YMCA to host their 5th Annual Earlywine Dash.
Item 8E: Receive amended Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) budget for FY2013-14
To receive the updated budget for EMSA, reflecting actual contract costs for the fiscal year.
Item 8F: Executive session item
An item initially slated for executive session.
Item 8G: Executive session item
An item requiring discussion in executive session.
Item 8H: Claims recommended for denial
Approval of recommendations to deny certain claims.
Item 8I: Claims recommended for approval
Approval of recommendations to approve certain claims.