Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting included proclamations for White Cane Safety Day and National Arts and Humanities Month. Key discussions involved concerns about diversity in city appointments, the status of dilapidated properties, and the future of bus shelters and regional transit. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation by the Latino Community Development Agency on its economic impact and extensive social services.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointments to Boards, Trusts, and Commissions
20:00The council approved the appointments, including Carl Springer to the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust, despite concerns raised about the lack of diversity in overall city appointments.
Journal of Council Proceedings
21:00The Journal of Council Proceedings for October 8th and October 1st were both received and approved unanimously.
Uncontested Continuances
22:00Requests for deferrals of Item 8A (Spud 710) to January 14th and striking of two unsecured structures (8D1, E and F) were approved.
Oklahoma Gazette's Halloween Parade Permit
26:00A revocable right-of-way permit was approved for the 7th Annual Halloween Parade on October 26th, with a route adjustment due to construction.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (MFA) Items
29:00Six items related to the MFA, including workers' compensation claims, were passed unanimously.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA) Item
31:00A single item for the OCPA was passed unanimously.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Items
31:30Claims and payroll for the OCEAT were passed unanimously.
Consent Docket
49:00The entire consent docket, comprising numerous routine items, was approved unanimously following public comment and council discussion.
Concurrence Docket
49:30Three items on the concurrence docket were passed unanimously.
Dilapidated Structure (814 NW 91st St)
58:00The council voted to declare the structure dilapidated, with staff to work with the owner on a restoration plan and timeline.
Dilapidated Historical Property (121 NW 22nd St)
1:14:00A motion to defer the item to November 19th failed (3-5 vote). Subsequently, a resolution to declare the structure dilapidated was passed unanimously, meaning demolition will proceed unless the owner takes action within the standard timeframe.
Unsecured Structures
1:14:30Items related to unsecured structures were passed unanimously.
Farmers Market District Fall Festival Permit
1:16:00A revocable right-of-way permit for the Fall Festival on October 27th was approved unanimously.
OCU Race with the Stars Permit
1:17:00A revocable right-of-way permit for the 10th Annual Mary Ann Vetta Race with the Stars on November 2nd was approved unanimously.
Executive Session Item 8F
1:17:30An item that did not require an executive session was passed unanimously.
Executive Session Item 8G
1:18:00An item that did not require an executive session was passed unanimously.
Executive Session Item 8H
1:18:30An item requiring an executive session was moved to executive session.
Claims Recommended for Denial
1:19:00A list of claims recommended for denial was passed unanimously.
Claims Recommended for Approval
1:19:30A list of claims recommended for approval was passed unanimously.
Upcoming Community Events
White Cane Safety Day Walk
10:00 AM around the Spaghetti Warehouse area in Bricktown.
Oklahoma Gazette's Halloween Parade
Seventh annual parade, route changed to Hudson due to construction.
OCU Mary Ann Vetta Race with the Stars
10th Annual race hosted by Oklahoma City University.
COTPA Public Meeting
11:45 AM at the Ralph Ellison Library.
Financial Matters
Emergency Solution Grant Funds
Annual grants awarded to various social service organizations for addressing challenging issues.
Bus Shelter Federal Funding
Approximately $200,000 of federal funding available for bus shelters, with an 80% federal share and 20% local match.
Fund Balance Allocation
$8 million available for Capital Improvements, historically used for street resurfacing. Discussion on allocation priorities, including quiet zone design and drainage projects.
Public Comments
Ron Walters raised concerns about metal recycling plant noise, the Moon School, and code enforcement in the Strategic Neighborhood Initiative area. Diane Bowers, a visually impaired bus rider, emphasized the critical need for accessible bus shelters and integrated public transportation. William E. Gonzalez alleged a police cover-up regarding his son's arrest and planted evidence.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Spud 710 (Item 8A) deferred to January 14th meeting.
- Dilapidated historical property at 121 NW 22nd St (Item 8C1 and 2) was requested to be deferred to November 19th, but the motion to defer failed.
Watch For
- Public meetings on Regional Transit Authority routes.
- Further discussions and proposals regarding bus shelter implementation and funding models.
- A proposal from the Latino Community Development Agency regarding city-owned land for youth programs and expansion.
- Staff report on options for addressing industrial noise violations.
Announcements
- October 15, 2013, proclaimed as White Cane Safety Day in Oklahoma City.
- October 2013 proclaimed as Arts and Humanities Month in Oklahoma City.
- Pat Ryan was thanked for serving as Vice Mayor for the past six months.
- Councilman Greenwell was officially installed as the new Vice Mayor.
- The Dale Rogers Training Center celebrated its 60th anniversary.
- James Griner from Hobby Lobby was recognized for designing fabric for a bow tie worn by Councilman Pettis.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Pastor Ron Isim and Councilman Pettis.
Proclamation: White Cane Safety Day
Proclaiming October 15, 2013, as White Cane Safety Day, recognizing the white cane as a symbol of independence for the visually impaired.
Proclamation: National Arts and Humanities Month
Proclaiming October 2013 as Arts and Humanities Month, recognizing the economic and cultural importance of arts.
Appointments to Boards, Trusts, and Commissions
Including Carl Springer to the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust. Discussion on lack of diversity in appointments.
4A: Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for October 8th
Review of previous meeting's journal.
4B: Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for October 1st
Review and approval of previous meeting's journal.
5: Request for Uncontested Continuances
Requests for deferrals and striking of certain items.
8E2: Oklahoma Gazette's Halloween Parade Permit
Request for a revocable right-of-way permit for the 7th Annual Halloween Parade on October 26th, with a route change to Hudson.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (MFA) Items
Six items related to MFA business, including workers' compensation claims.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA) Item
One item related to OCPA business.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Items
Claims and payroll for OCEAT.
Consent Docket
A collection of routine items for approval.
Concurrence Docket
Three items for concurrence.
8A: Spud 710
A zoning item in Ward 5.
8B: Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structures
Discussion of a historic Shintaffer house at 814 NW 91st St, damaged by hail, with owner seeking to restore.
8C1 and 2: Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Historical Property (121 NW 22nd St)
Discussion of a long-dilapidated property in Heritage Hills East with ownership disputes and neighbor concerns.
8D: Public Hearing Regarding Unsecured Structures
Hearing on various unsecured structures.
8E1: Farmers Market District Fall Festival Permit
Request for a revocable right-of-way permit for the Fall Festival on October 27th.
8E3: OCU Race with the Stars Permit
Request for a revocable right-of-way permit for the 10th Annual Mary Ann Vetta Race with the Stars on November 2nd.
8F: Executive Session Item
An item that did not require an executive session.
8G: Executive Session Item
An item that did not require an executive session.
8H: Executive Session Item
An item requiring an executive session.
8I: Claims Recommended for Denial
A list of claims recommended for denial.
9: Claims Recommended for Approval
A list of claims recommended for approval.
10: Items from Council
Council members shared updates and discussed various city matters.
City Manager Reports
Reports on the Latino Community Development Agency, bus shelters, and fund balance allocation.
Citizens to be Heard
Public comments from citizens on various issues.