September 10, 2013 City Council Meeting

Heather Meldrum, a fifth-grade teacher at Stanley Hufeld Academy, was recognized as the September 2013 Teacher of the Month for her dedication to student and family involvement, and continuous professional development.

Christy Hess, an office clerk in the Personnel Department, was recognized as the September 2013 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month for her excellent customer service and commitment.

The zoning for 2101 North Sarah Road was changed from R1 single-family residential and PUD to a new medium-low density residential district.

The zoning for 163000 Northwestern was changed from PUD to a new planned unit development.

The zoning for 1919 Northwest 142nd Street was changed to a new PUD.

A zoning case for 2953 Northeast 23rd Street, seeking to change from R1 single-family residential and I2 moderate industrial to a new PUD, was deferred for one month to allow the applicant to address concerns regarding property appearance.

The zoning for 11804 North I35 Service Road was changed from PUD to a new simplified planned unit development, with an emergency clause also approved.

The zoning for 182000 North May Avenue was changed from PUD to a new simplified planned unit development, with the condition that the storage facility be built according to the approved drawings.

An ordinance allowing a special permit to operate an auto sales dealership in Ward 5 at West I-240 Service Road was approved, along with an emergency clause.

An ordinance regarding procedures for electronic purchasing was approved after a public hearing.

An ordinance changing fees in the Parks Department was approved after a public hearing.

An ordinance to change the EMS response time requirement for Priority One calls from 8 minutes 59 seconds to 10 minutes 59 seconds was introduced for future discussion and public hearing.

Claims regarding dilapidated structures were approved following a public hearing.

Claims regarding unsecured structures were approved following a public hearing, with specific properties being addressed by an owner present.

Budget amendments were approved, including moving $8 million from fund balance to capital improvement, conduit financing for Softball Hall of Fame improvements, and funds for asbestos abatement, carpet replacement, storm damage, and an airport road project.

A contract for the Softball Hall of Fame was awarded, following the transfer of necessary funds.

A revocable permit was approved for the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes event in Bricktown.

A revocable permit was approved for the 10th Annual Rebuilding Together Construction Derby on October 6th.

A revocable permit was approved for the Runtoberfest 5K running event on October 6th.

A revocable permit was approved for the 'Premier on Film Row' event, to be held every third Friday of the month, closing Sheridan between Chartel and Lee.

A revocable permit was approved for McNelly's Octoberfest celebration in Midtown.

A revocable permit was approved for the First Baptist Church of Yukon's 'Miles for Missions 5K' event at Lake Overholser.

A revocable permit was approved for DG Productions' 'Blaze the Night' 5K event, raising money for the March of Dimes.

A revocable permit was approved for the 9th Annual Red Man Triathlon, drawing 1100 athletes from across the country and internationally.

A revocable permit was approved for the Mesta Festa event.

A revocable permit was approved for the Oklahoma Regatta Festival, hosted by the Boathouse Foundation, from October 2nd to 6th.

A revocable permit was approved for the 2013 Oklahoma Ultra Running Championships at Bluff Creek, featuring 6, 12, and 24-hour races.

A resolution was approved to call a special council meeting for Tuesday, September 17th.

A motion to strike item 8N from executive session was approved.

A motion to move item 8O into executive session was approved.

A motion to move item 8P into executive session was approved.

Claims recommended for denial were approved.

Claims recommended for approval were approved.

An ordinance to be introduced by Councilman White regarding the council meeting schedule was introduced for a final hearing on September 24th.

Budget Amendments

Transfer of $8 million from fund balance to capital improvement plan, conduit financing for Softball Hall of Fame improvements, asbestos abatement, carpet replacement, storm damage, and an airport road project.

EMS Contract Cost Difference

Estimated cost difference over five years for Oklahoma City by changing Priority One EMS response time from 8:59 to 10:59.

West River Trail Project Cost Estimate

Total estimated budget for the Garver portion of the West River Trail, including base bid and alternates, which is under the project budget of $4,575,000.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Led by Jim Newbie, pastor at Church of the Savior, and Councilman Greenwell.

Teacher of the Month Recognition (Heather Meldrum)

Recognition of Heather Meldrum, a fifth-grade teacher at Stanley Hufeld Academy, as September 2013 Teacher of the Month.

Employee of the Month Recognition (Christy Hess)

Recognition of Christy Hess, an office clerk in the Personnel Department, as September 2013 Employee of the Month.

Item 3: Council Agenda Appointments

Appointments for items 3C, 3D, and 3E, including Allan Payne to the Trails Advisory Committee.

Item 4A: Journal of Council Proceedings (August 27th)

Receive council proceedings for August 27th.

Item 4B: Journal of Council Proceedings (August 13th)

Approve council proceedings for August 13th.

Item 5: Request for Uncontested Continuances

Requests for continuances and striking of several items from the consent docket and individual consideration.

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA)

Council convened as the OCMFA to address items subject to individual consideration.

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA)

Council convened as the OCPPA to address three items subject to individual consideration.

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT)

Council convened as the OCEAT to address claims and payroll.

Consent Docket

Approval of the consent docket, including presentations on police headquarters and West River Trail.

Presentation: Preliminary Report on Police Headquarters

Presentation by Scott Deadmond from ADG on the preliminary report for the new police headquarters, including design, materials, and schedule.

Presentation: Resolution for City Care (Safari McDull Point)

Commissioner Man presented a resolution regarding a request from City Care to name a point at Crystal Lake after Safari McDull.

Presentation: Final Plans for Phase One of MAPS 3 Street Trails (West River Trail)

Presentation by Marty Ferris from Garver on the design, alignment, cost estimate, and amenities for the West River Trail project.

Concurrence Docket

Approval of three items on the concurrence docket.

Item 8A1: Zoning Case (2101 N Sarah Rd)

Change zoning from R1 and PUD to new medium-low density residential district.

Item 8A2: Zoning Case (163000 Northwestern)

Change zoning from PUD to new planned unit development.

Item 8A3: Zoning Case (1919 NW 142nd St)

Change zoning to new PUD.

Item 8A4: Zoning Case (2953 NE 23rd St)

Change zoning from R1 and I2 to new PUD.

Item 8A5: Zoning Case (11804 N I35 Service Rd)

Change zoning from PUD to new simplified planned unit development.

Item 8A6: Zoning Case (182000 N May Ave)

Change zoning from PUD to new simplified planned unit development.

Item 8B1: Ordinance on Final Hearing (Auto Sales Dealership)

Allow a special permit to operate an auto sales dealership in Ward 5 at West I-240 Service Road.

Item 8C1: Deferred Zoning Case (ABC 787)

Deferred until September 24th meeting.

Item 8C2: Deferred Zoning Case (ABC 788)

Deferred until September 24th meeting.

Item 8C3: Deferred Zoning Case (S706)

Deferred until September 24th meeting.

Item 8D: Public Hearing (Electronic Purchasing)

Public hearing regarding procedures involving electronic purchasing.

Item 8E: Public Hearing (Parks Department Fees)

Public hearing regarding fees in the Parks Department.

Item 8F: Ordinance for Introduction (MSA Service)

Introduction of an ordinance regarding changes to EMS response time requirements.

Item 8G: Public Hearing (Dilapidated Structures)

Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.

Item 8H: Public Hearing (Unsecured Structures)

Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.

Item 8I: Public Hearing (Budget Amendments)

Public hearing regarding budget amendments, including fund transfers and capital improvements.

Item 8J: Contract Award (Softball Hall of Fame)

Awarding of contract for Softball Hall of Fame improvements.

Item 8K1: Revocable Permit (Walk to Cure Diabetes)

Approval for JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes event.

Item 8K2: Revocable Permit (Rebuilding Together OKC Construction Derby)

Approval for Rebuilding Together OKC Construction Derby event.

Item 8K3: Revocable Permit (Runtoberfest)

Approval for Runtoberfest 5K event.

Item 8K4: Revocable Permit (Premier on Film Row)

Approval for Premier on Film Row event.

Item 8K5: Revocable Permit (McNelly's Octoberfest Celebration)

Approval for McNelly's Octoberfest celebration.

Item 8K6: Revocable Permit (Miles for Missions 5K)

Approval for First Baptist Church of Yukon's Miles for Missions 5K.

Item 8K7: Revocable Permit (Blaze the Night)

Approval for DG Productions' Blaze the Night 5K.

Item 8L1: Revocable Permit (Red Man Triathlon)

Approval for the Red Man Triathlon event.

Item 8L2: Revocable Permit (Mesta Festa)

Approval for the Mesta Festa event.

Item 8L3: Revocable Permit (Oklahoma Regatta Festival)

Approval for the Oklahoma Regatta Festival.

Item 8L4: Revocable Permit (Oklahoma Ultra Running Championships)

Approval for the 2013 Oklahoma Ultra Running Championships.

Item 8M: Resolution (Special Council Meeting)

Resolution to call a special council meeting for September 17th.

Item 8N: Executive Session

Item removed from executive session.

Item 8O: Executive Session

Item moved into executive session.

Item 8P: Executive Session

Item moved into executive session.

Item 8Q: Claims Recommended for Denial

Approval of claims recommended for denial.

Item 9: Claims Recommended for Approval

Approval of claims recommended for approval.

Item 10: Ordinance from Councilman White (Council Meeting Schedule)

Introduction of an ordinance regarding the council meeting schedule.

City Manager Reports

Update from Mike Carrier of CVB on year-end report and disaster recovery status report.

Citizens to be Heard

No citizens spoke during this segment.