Meeting Summary
The City Council appointed Stephen L. Tolson as a municipal judge and proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Key financial approvals included a $5.1 million budget amendment and the acceptance of a $365,769 Justice Assistance Grant for the police department. Permits were also approved for several community events, including The Color Run, Thunder Alley, and the 20th annual Race for the Cure.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointment of Municipal Judge
03:00Stephen L. Tolson was appointed as a municipal judge with a term beginning immediately and running for nearly two years.
Recognition of Lieutenant Larry King
20:00A resolution was passed to commend Lieutenant Larry King of the Oklahoma City Fire Department as the October 2013 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month for his heroic actions in saving a life.
Budget Amendment
50:00A $5.1 million budget amendment was approved, primarily for purchase order rollovers from the previous fiscal year and for stormwater drainage fund repairs and dredging.
Acceptance of Justice Assistance Grant
54:00The council accepted a $365,769 Justice Assistance Grant for the police department to fund various positions and equipment, including a latent print examiner, a forensics computer examiner, victim services, radar units, and portable CCTV units.
Revocable Right-of-Way Permit for The Color Run
01:00:00A permit was approved for The Color Run event to be held on October 5th in Ward 7.
Revocable Right-of-Way Permit for Thunder Alley
01:00:30A permit was approved for Thunder Alley to be held for virtually every Thunder home game in Ward 7.
Revocable Right-of-Way Permit for Race for the Cure
01:01:30A permit was approved for the 20th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, scheduled for October 19th and 20th, which will relocate to the Myriad Gardens.
Upcoming Community Events
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Citizens encouraged to wear purple on October 3rd and light homes/businesses purple from October 3rd-9th.
The Color Run
Held in Ward 7.
Thunder Alley
Held in Ward 7.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
20th annual race, moving back to the Myriad Gardens (Wards 6 and 7). Has invested over $19 million locally.
Fiesta de Las Americas
Moved to the Cox Center due to rain.
Plaza Festival
Saturday afternoon.
Financial Matters
Environmental Assistance Trust Fleet Replacement
Replacement of fleet vehicles, with 10 of 19 new vehicles being CNG, as part of an ongoing effort to convert the entire fleet to natural gas.
Budget Amendment
A budget amendment of $5.1 million, including $4.5 million for purchase order rollovers from the previous fiscal year, $600,000 from the stormwater drainage fund for dam repairs and dredging, and $22,000 for a fairgrounds roadway improvement project.
Justice Assistance Grant
Acceptance of a $365,769 Justice Assistance Grant for the police department to fund a part-time latent print examiner, a civilian forensics computer examiner position, victim service coordinator, 100 radar units, and five portable CCTV units.
Public Comments
One citizen, Roy Stafford, spoke about issues related to homelessness, a past rape case, and proposed a public service announcement package to rebuild community faith in law enforcement, suggesting corporate entities would fund the airtime.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 7B on the concurrent docket (not approved by the school trust) will be brought back at a later date.
Deadlines
- FEMA reimbursement timeframe for city action on some dilapidated homes terminates in November.
Watch For
- Progress report on the repair of the railroad crossing on General Pershing, east of May Avenue.
- A council meeting with the Oklahoma City Public School Board later this month to discuss improving academic achievement and the use of school facilities for recreational opportunities.
- A review and suggestions from the Fire Department on how to reduce the minute and 47 seconds added to dispatch times due to the new medical priority dispatch system.
Announcements
- October 2013 is proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month; citizens are encouraged to wear purple on October 3rd and light homes/businesses purple from October 3rd-9th. The YWCA hotline (1-800-522-SAFE) is available 24/7.
- Oklahoma City Beautiful recognized various groups, including Girl Scout Troops, neighborhood associations, and Boy Scouts, for their Adopt-a-Park efforts.
- Lieutenant Larry King of the Oklahoma City Fire Department was honored as the October 2013 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month for saving a young man's life.
- Nesta Park was selected by This Old House Magazine as one of 61 neighborhoods nationwide with promising futures, strong communities, and homes deserving long-term commitment.
- The Fiesta de Las Americas and the annual Plaza Festival were successfully held this past weekend despite rain, showcasing the diversity of the community.
Agenda Summary
Appointment of Municipal Judge Stephen L. Tolson
Resolution to appoint Stephen L. Tolson as a municipal judge with a term beginning today and running for nearly two years.
Proclamation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Proclamation of October 2013 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City Beautiful Adopt-a-Park Winners
Awarding and recognition of various groups and associations for their efforts in maintaining city parks.
South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month
Recognition of Lieutenant Larry King from the Oklahoma City Fire Department as the October 2013 Employee of the Month for a life-saving act.
Appointments (Items 3D and E)
A couple of appointments on the council agenda.
Journal of Council Proceedings (Items 4A and 4B)
To receive the Journal of Council Proceedings for September 24th and approve for September 10th and 17th.
Request for Uncontested Continuances (Item 5)
Requests to strike several items from the concurrent docket and dilapidated/unsecured structures list due to new owners, repairs, or removal.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA)
Six items on the OCMFA agenda.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA)
Two items on the OCPA agenda.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT)
One item regarding the replacement of fleet vehicles, with a focus on CNG conversion.
Consent Docket (excluding Item V)
Approval of the consent docket items.
Whitewater Facility Preliminary Report (Item V from Consent Docket)
Presentation by s2o design and engineering on the preliminary report for the Whitewater facility, including site plans, renderings, and cost estimates.
Closing of Street and Alley (Item 8A1)
Closing of a street and alley bounded by North Walker and North Harvey, at 97th and 100th Street in Ward 7.
Closing of Plighted Utility Easement (Item 8A2)
Closing a portion of a plighted utility easement in Ward 3.
Modify Ordinance (EMSA contract) (Item 8B)
Modification of an ordinance to reflect the new EMSA contract.
Establish Reserved Parking Space (Item 8C)
Establishment of a reserved parking space for the physically disabled on North Oklahoma Avenue in Ward 7.
Dilapidated Structures (Public Hearing) (Item 8D)
Public hearing regarding various dilapidated structures, with one owner speaking about their property.
Unsecured Structures (Public Hearing) (Item 8E)
Public hearing regarding various unsecured structures.
Budget Amendment (Public Hearing) (Item 8F)
Public hearing for a budget amendment primarily for purchase order rollovers and stormwater drainage fund repairs.
Accepting Grant (Public Hearing) (Item 8G)
Public hearing for accepting a Justice Assistance Grant for the police department.
Revocable Right-of-Way Permit (The Color Run) (Item 8H1)
Request for a revocable right-of-way permit for The Color Run event on October 5th in Ward 7.
Revocable Right-of-Way Permit (Thunder Alley) (Item 8H2)
Request for a revocable right-of-way permit to hold Thunder Alley for virtually every Thunder home game in Ward 7.
Revocable Right-of-Way Permit (Race for the Cure) (Item 8H3)
Request for a revocable right-of-way permit to hold the annual Race for the Cure on October 19th and 20th in Wards 6 and 7.
Executive Session (Item 8I)
Consideration of an item for Executive Session.
Items from Council (Item 9)
Council members' comments and updates on city matters.
City Manager Reports (Annual Performance Report)
Presentation on the city's annual performance report for fiscal year 2013, covering public safety, neighborhoods, financial management, transportation, and education/health.
Citizens to be Heard
Opportunity for citizens to address the council.