Park Commission

OKLAHOMA CITY PARK COMMISSION AGENDA August 20, 2025 3:00 PM Pete White Health & Wellness Center 4021 S. Walker Avenue __________________________________________ COMMISSIONERS: Allen Paine, Ward 8, Chairman Angelica Villalobos, Ward 6 Louise Elkins-Alexander, Ward 4 Nathaniel Starks, Ward 7 Vacant, At-Large Joe Mallonee, Ward 1 Kelli Payne, Ward 3 Carol Sullivan, Ward 2 Mike Adams, Ward 5, Vice Chair  Oklahoma City Park Commission Meeting Information The Oklahoma City Park Commission meets the third Wednesday of each month at 3:00 PM at the Will Rogers Park, Garden Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36th Street, unless prior notice of a change is posted. To confirm meeting dates, call (405) 297-2974. It is the policy of The City of Oklahoma City to ensure that communications with participants and members of the public with disabilities are as effective as communications with others. Anyone with a disability who requires an accommodation, a modification of policies or procedures, or an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this meeting should call (405) 297- 2974, at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting (excluding weekends or holidays). The Park Commission will give primary consideration to the choice of auxiliary aid or service requested by the individual with disability before the scheduled meeting. If you need an alternate format of the agenda, or any information provided at this meeting, call (405) 297-2974 at least 48 hours before the meeting (excluding weekends or holidays). Addressing the Park Commission Citizens may address the Park Commission on certain agenda items or at the end of the meeting when the Chairman asks for citizen comments. If you wish to address the Park Commission, you may call (405) 297-2974 and provide your name and the topic of your remarks, or you may ask to speak at the meeting. Citizens who address the Park Commission will be asked to provide their name and address, as well as the agenda item number and their reason for appearing. All comments must be relevant to the item. The presiding officer may prohibit a person from addressing the Park Commission, or have any person removed from the meeting location, if they commit disorderly or disruptive behavior. This includes, but is not limited to, speaking without being recognized by the presiding officer; continuing to speak after notice that the allotted time has expired; presenting comments or material irrelevant to the item under discussion; failing to comply with lawful instructions of the presiding officer; or engaging in other conduct, activity, or speech that delays, disturbs, or interferes with the effective or timely conduct of the meeting or is otherwise violent, threatening, abusive, obscene, or jeopardizes the safety of self or others. A person may be subject to arrest and removal from the meeting location for violating the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 2020, § 30-81 – Disorderly Conduct and/or Violation of the Oklahoma Statutes, Title 21, § 280 - Willfully Disturbing, Interfering with, or Disrupting State Business, Agency Operations, or Employees. Citizens may not address the Park Commission under “Items from the Chairman,” “Items from Commissioners,” or “Items from Staff,” (except for items listed for a vote or if asked for comments by a Commissioner). Citizens may address the Park Commission on individual concerns, including on the listed exceptions, under “Public Comments.” However, “Public Comments” is not a public forum for announced or declared candidates for City office, and such persons will not be allowed to speak under “Public Comments.” No person will be allowed to campaign on any political issue during the Park Commission meeting. Comments must concern City services or policies. Please fill out a Request to be Heard form, as provided by staff, and PLEASE LIMIT YOUR COMMENTS TO THREE MINUTES. Continuing to speak beyond the time allowed by the presiding officer will constitute grounds for removal from the meeting location. Park Commission Actions The Park Commission may adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, receive, amend, or continue any agenda item. Park Commission actions are not limited by staff recommendations. If more information is needed, the Park Commission may refer matters to the Director of Parks and Recreation or to legal counsel, or submit them to committees, boards, or commissions for additional study. Items may be stricken from the agenda, or no action may be taken. For more information about the Park Commission, call (405) 297-2974.  NOTICE OF MEETING OKLAHOMA CITY PARK COMMISSION There will be a regular meeting of the Oklahoma City Park Commission on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM, at the Pete White Health & Wellness Center, located at 4021 S. Walker Avenue. AGENDA I. Pledge of Allegiance. II. Call to Order. III. Items from the Chairman. IV. Approval of the Minutes of the May 21, 2025, Oklahoma City Park Commission meeting. V. Items for Individual Consideration. A. Discussion/Action on request from community leaders to name the MAPS 3 Health and Wellness Center at 11501 North Rockwell Avenue, "Mick and Terry Cornett MAPS 3 Health and Wellness Center," in honor of former Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett and his late wife, Terry Cornett. (Ward 1) B. Discussion/Action on recommendation that the Mayor proclaim September 2025 as “Senior Center Month” in Oklahoma City. VI. Items from Commissioners. VII. Items from Staff. A. Review of 2025 General Obligation Bond program. B. Preview of Fall 2025 park and recreational programs. VIII. Public Comments. IX. Adjournment.