City Council Minutes:
12-11-01
| THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY JOURNAL OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2001 (The agenda was posted on the Council Chamber bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on December 14, 2001) I. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. PASTOR STEVE KERNS OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH PLEDGE LED BY COUNCILMAN LIEBMANN II. Call to Order. 8:35 a.m. MAYOR KIRK HUMPHREYS PRESIDING. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT. III. From the Office of the Mayor. IV. A. Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for December 11, 2001. RECEIVED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. B. Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for November 27, 2001. APPROVED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. V. Request for Uncontested Continuances. RECESS COUNCIL MEETING. 8:37 a.m. CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY. 8:37 a.m. (Majority of a Quorum required for approval) 1. Final specifications to be advertised, Project MP-0294, dredging of the north pond in Bluff Creek Park, NW 122nd Street and Meridian Avenue. Ward 8. APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED. RECEIPT DATE: JANUARY 8, 2002. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. 2. Joint resolution amending The City of Oklahoma City Group Health Indemnity Plan to reflect certain plan design changes, and providing an effective date of January 1, 2002. ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT. 3. Resolution approving Claims and Payrolls No. 25. ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ADJOURN OCMFA. 8:37 a.m. CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC PROPERTY AUTHORITY. 8:37 a.m. (Five of nine affirmative votes required for approval.) 1. Change Order No. 2, Project MB-0609, roofing and waterproofing improvements, Main Place Building, 420 West Main Street, increase of $14,705. Ward 6. APPROVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. 2. Final acceptance, Project MP-0268, Trosper Park golf course greens renovation, 2301 SE 29th Street, and placing maintenance bond in effect. Ward 7. ACCEPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. 3. Resolution approving an application for a mini grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council in the amount of $2,000 for the presentation of the HMS Pinafore performance at the Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theater and authorizing the Chairman to execute the application. ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. 4. Resolution approving Claims and Payrolls No. 25. ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ADJOURN OCPPA. 8:37 a.m. CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE TRUST. 8:37 a.m. (five of nine affirmative votes required for approval.) 1. Acceptance of audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001. ACCEPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. FINANCE DEPARTMENT. ADJOURN OCEAT. 8:37 a.m. RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING. VI. Consent Docket. A. Contract award and approval, FATS, Inc. (C28235), police weapons training simulator, $52,532.50. AWARDED AND APPROVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION. B. 1. Contract award and approval, Motorola, Inc. (C27100), Bolay Mobilecom, Inc. (C27101), Gamber Johnson, LLC (C27102), Lawton Communications (C27103), M/A-Com Private Radio Systems, Inc. (C27104), radio and communications equipment, December 18, 2001 through June 30, 2002. 2. Resolution authorizing the open market purchase of no bid items and related items for which a need cannot be specified (OM2-C27105), December 18, 2001 through June 30, 2002, not to exceed $30,000. AWARDED AND APPROVED: B. 1. ADOPTED: B. 2. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION. C. 1. Contract award and approval, Radio, Inc. (C27110), Synergy Datacom Supply, Inc. (C27111), Ram Products, Inc. (C27112), Comlink Wireless Technologies, Inc. (C27113), Computer Components Corp. dba Universal Battery, Battery World (C27114), Jim Maupin Distributing Co. (C27115), small electronic components and related equipment, December 18, 2001 through June 30, 2002. 2. Resolution authorizing the open market purchase of no bid items and related items for which a need cannot be specified (OM2-C27116), December 18, 2001 through June 30, 2002, not to exceed $50,000. AWARDED AND APPROVED: C. 1. ADOPTED: C. 2. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION. D. 1. Contract award and approval, Joe Cooper Ford (C28007), OKC Auto Collection (C28008), Carter Chevrolet (C28009), "OEM" repair parts and services for automobiles and light trucks, December 18, 2001 through June 30, 2002. 2. Resolution authorizing the open market purchase of no bid items and related items for which a need cannot be specified (OM2-C28010), December 18, 2001 through June 30, 2002, not to exceed $100,000. AWARDED AND APPROVED: D. 1. ADOPTED: D. 2. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION. E. Renewal of contracts: 1. Vital Chek Network, Inc. (R2-C02004), credit/ debit card service for the Department of Court Administration, retroactive to July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. 2. Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. (R2-C04093), parts washers service, supply and disposal of solvents, retroactive to July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. APPROVED: E. 1, 2. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION. F. Resolution approving an agreement with Ikon Office Solutions (C27227) for lease and maintenance of one Ricoh Aficio 1045 digital copier, December 18, 2001 through June 30, 2002. ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION. G. Resolution authorizing the purchase of dump beds from State contract SW20106, December 18, 2001 through June 30, 2002. ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION. H. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century grant application in the amount of: 1. $1,000,000 for streetscape improvements along NE 23rd Street. Ward 7. 2. $500,000 for Airport Road landscaping and scenic beautification project, Meridian Avenue and Airport Road. Ward 3. 3. $455,000 for new pedestrian and bicycle trail facilities, Lightning Creek Trail and North Canadian River corridor (I-35/I-40 Fort Smith junction). Wards 4, 5, 6 and 7. ADOPTED: H. 1-3. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT. I. Resolution accepting the dedications contained in the final plat of Waterfront Commercial, south of NW 150th Street and west of Santa Fe Avenue. Ward 2. ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT. J. Resolution releasing the subdivision bond for South Lake Estates, Section 3, south of SW 89th Street and east of May Avenue. Ward 5. ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT. K. Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing January 2, 2002, authorizing removal of existing "Reserved Parking for City Vehicles, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday" signs on the north side of Main Street between Walker Avenue and Hudson Avenue; authorizing removal of existing "No Parking" signs in front of 2209 Graham Avenue; authorizing installation of two "2-Hour Handicap Parking" signs on Colcord Drive and two "2-Hour Handicap Parking" signs on Couch Drive at the Civic Center Music Hall; authorizing installation of "No Parking Anytime" signs on both sides of Glade Avenue between Northwest Expressway and Wilshire Avenue. Wards 1 and 6. INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING JANUARY 2, 2002. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. L. Final plans and specifications to be advertised, Project MP-0294, dredging of the north pond in Bluff Creek Park, 122nd Street and Meridian Avenue. Ward 8. APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED. RECEIPT DATE: JANUARY 8, 2002. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. M. 1. Allocation of $230,500 from 1989 General Obligation Bond Fund Issue Surplus Funds, Proposition No. 1 - Limited Access Facility System Project BC-0059, Walnut Avenue over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. Ward 7. 2. Amendment No. 1 to contract for engineering services, Project BC-0059, Walnut Avenue Bridge Replacement, Walnut Avenue over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, fee increase of $230,500. Ward 7. APPROVED: M. 1. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. DEFERRED TO JANUARY 2, 2002: M. 2. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. N. Ratify and approve Addendum No. 1 and award contract to Krapff-Reynolds Construction Company, Project PM-0146, street repairs, not to exceed $500,000; and approving contract and bonds. Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. RATIFIED AND APPROVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. O. Amendment to Utility Relocation Agreement with Stephens and Johnson Operating Company for Street Improvement Projects PC-0126 and PC-0175, Eastern Avenue from SE 15th Street to SE 44th Street, increase of $43,345.05. Ward 7. APPROVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. P. Acceptance of twelve sanitary sewer privately constructed projects, and placing maintenance bonds in effect as of final inspection dates. Wards 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8. ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN EFFECT. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Q. Acceptance of temporary easements, Paving Project PC-0172, SW 74th Street (I.H. 240) and South Walker Avenue. Ward 5. ACCEPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. R. Acceptance of permanent and temporary easements: 1. Sanitary Sewer Project SC-0302, NE 33rd Street and Prospect Avenue. Ward 7. 2. Sanitary Sewer Project SC-0578, north of NW 36th Street and east of Walker Avenue. Ward 2. ACCEPTED: R. 1, 2. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. S. Final acceptance: 1. Project DC-0174, drainage improvements, NW 10th Street and Sara Road, and placing maintenance bond in effect. Ward 1. 2. Project DM-0183, channel cleaning and maintenance (five locations). Wards 1 and 3. ¢ 3. Project MB-0596, remodel Springlake Police/Fire Training Center, 4014 North Prospect Avenue, and placing maintenance bond in effect. Ward 7. 4. Project MB-0603, Phase III, replacement of air handler units at the Myriad Crystal Bridge, 100 Myriad Gardens, and placing maintenance bond in effect. Ward 6. 5. Project MP-0246, CDBG sidewalk improvements at Lippert Park, 5500 South Shartel Avenue, and placing maintenance bond in effect. Ward 6. 6. Project MP-0268, Trosper Park golf course greens renovation, 2301 SE 29th Street, and placing maintenance bond in effect. Ward 7. ACCEPTED: S. 2. ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN EFFECT: S. 1, 3-6. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. T. Seventh Amendment to lease agreement with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and East Wharf Development, L.L.C., Lake Hefner reservation, Lake Hefner Parkway and East Wharf Drive. Ward 8. APPROVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. U. Renewal of lease and easement for antenna facility and assignment from Western PCS I Corporation to VoiceStream PCS I LLC, Lake Hefner water tower, 3827 North Hefner Road. Ward 8. APPROVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. V. Grant of easement to Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company at East Wharf in the vicinity of Lake Hefner Parkway and East Wharf Drive. Ward 8. APPROVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. W. Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Utilities Trust rescinding Section F on contract with RGA-Oklahoma City (C19074) for various hoses, connections, materials, supplies, equipment, tools, gaskets and gasket materials, and packing and seals, fiscal year 2001-02, retroactive to November 15, 2001. ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. X. Resolution granting a quit claim deed to Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City and Oklahoma/Canadian Counties, Inc. of a certain property located at 2827 SW 38th Street as part of the City's Affordable Housing Program. Ward 6. ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT. Y. 1. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $11,227.57 and all costs of the action in the District Court for the claim of Kenneth W. Ballard. 2. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $9,938.80 and all costs of the action in the District Court for the claim of Theophilas Ballard Jr. 3. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $2,830 and all costs of the action in the District Court for the claim of Linda Sue Hegeman. 4. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $3,894.48 and all costs of the action in the District Court for the claim of James Richard McGinley III. 5. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $1,821.06 and all costs of the action in the District Court for the claim of Her-Shef Ra Tem and Ford Motor Credit Company. 6. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $18,000 and all costs of the action in the District Court for the claim of Julie Smith and Patrick Smith. ADOPTED: Y. 1-6. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE. Z. Resolution declaring the necessity of acquiring fee simple title to certain real property between SE 29th Street and Interstate 40, east of Douglas Boulevard; authorizing, instructing, and directing the City Manager to acquire said real property for economic development purposes by purchase and settlement of damages with the landowners; authorizing, instructing, and directing the Municipal Counselor to condemn said real property for said purposes if said real property cannot be purchased and the damages settled by agreement with the landowner. Ward 4. DEFERRED TO JANUARY 8, 2002. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE. AA. Acceptance of The City of Oklahoma City Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001. ACCEPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. FINANCE DEPARTMENT. BB. Renewal agreement with Bank One of Oklahoma City, N.A. for operating account banking services, January 1, 2002 through June 30, 2002. APPROVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. FINANCE DEPARTMENT. CC. Resolution establishing a revised investment policy for the investment of municipal funds in the custody of the City Treasurer. ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. FINANCE DEPARTMENT. DD. Resolution approving the sublease renewal agreement with The State of Oklahoma through the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission for 3,250 square feet of office space in the Sheridan-Walker Parking Facility, retroactive to July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, and designating deposit of proceeds. Ward 6. ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT. EE. Joint resolution amending The City of Oklahoma City Group Health Indemnity Plan to reflect certain plan design changes and providing an effective date of January 1, 2002. ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT. FF. Resolution authorizing staff to negotiate a contract with RCC Consulting, Inc., to assist the City in defining, acquiring, and successfully implementing various integrated public safety information systems, Project PS-0003. Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC SAFETY PROJECT OFFICE. GG. Lease and easement with Midwest Cellular Telephone Limited Partnership, dba AT&T Wireless for a portion of Woodson Park for the purpose of construction and operation of a cellular telephone tower transmitting station, SW 33rd Street and May Avenue, revenue of $11,000 per year. Ward 3. APPROVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. VII. Concurrence Docket. A. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority approving Change Order No. 2, Project MB-0609, roofing and waterproofing improvements, Main Place Building, 420 West Main Street, increase of $14,705. Ward 6. CONCURRED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. B. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving plans and specifications to be advertised for bids: 1. Project SC-0578, sanitary sewer relocation, west of the Broadway Extension from NW 36th Street to NW 50th Street. Ward 2. 2. Project WC-0411, water main extension at Ranchwood Drive and South Broadway Avenue, south of SW 89th Street and west of Santa Fe Avenue. Ward 5. CONCURRED: B. 1, 2. RECEIPT DATE B. 1, 2: JANUARY 8, 2002. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. C. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving: 1. Amendment No. 1, Water Project WC-0371, water main replacement, NW 24th Street and May Avenue, increase of $80,985. Ward 2. 2. Amendment No. 1, Water Project WC-0380, water main replacement, Britton Road from Mahler Place to Nichols Road, increase of $48,093.41. The Village. 3. Change Order No. 1, Water Project WR-0037, water main extension, Memorial Road from Morgan Road west, increase of $3,183.75. Ward 1. 4. Amendment No. 3 and Change Order No. 1, Water Project WT-0030, clearwell rehabilitation and repairs, Draper Water Treatment Plant, SE 134th Street and Stanley Draper Drive, increase of $54,026. Ward 4. CONCURRED: C. 1-4. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. D. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in accepting Project SC-0485, sanitary sewer replacement, Deep Fork Creek Interceptor, NW 41st Street and Pennsylvania Avenue to NW Expressway and Blackwelder Avenue; and placing maintenance bond in effect. Ward 2. CONCURRED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. E. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in adopting resolution awarding contract to Urban Contractors, Inc., Project SC-0549, sanitary sewer line, SE 15th Street to Carter Drive between South Everest Avenue and South Kate Avenue, $455,288.68, and approving contract and bonds. Ward 4. CONCURRED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. VIII. Items Requiring Separate Votes. A. Ordinances on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval (five of nine affirmative votes required for approval): 1. (ABC-503) ABC-2 Alcoholic Beverage Consumption, Restaurant With Alcohol overlaying the PUD-62A Planned Unit Development District, 2100 West Memorial Road. Ward 2. ADOPTED WITH EMERGENCY. ORD. #21,892. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT. 2. (PUD-832) 9200-9624 South May Avenue from PUD-234 Planned Unit Development to PUD-832 Planned Unit Development. Ward 5. Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation. ADOPTED WITH EMERGENCY. ORD. #21,893. APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT. 3. (PUD-838) 17500-17724 North Pennsylvania Avenue from PUD-651 Planned Unit Development to PUD-838 Planned Unit Development. Ward 8. Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation. ADOPTED WITH EMERGENCY. ORD. #21,894. APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT. 4. (PUD-840) 2500-2536 East Memorial Road from PUD-489 Planned Unit Development to PUD-840 Planned Unit Development. Ward 7. Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation. ADOPTED WITH EMERGENCY. ORD. #21,895. APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT. 5. (SPUD-282) 2720 NW Expressway from SPUD-269 Simplified Planned Unit Development to SPUD-282 Simplified Planned Unit Development. Ward 2. ADOPTED WITH EMERGENCY. ORD. #21,891. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY FOSHEE. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT. B. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval, (SP-323) Special Permit to erect a telecommunication tower (130-foot monopole) in the R-4 General Residential and C-3 Community Commercial Districts, 12406 North MacArthur Boulevard. Ward 8. Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation as amended. DEFERRED TO JANUARY 2, 2002. PLANNING DEPARTMENT. C. Ordinances on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval: 1. Amending Chapter 59, Section 59-4975 of Article IV of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 1999, relating to the Urban Design Zoning District by amending the purpose of the Urban Design District; deleting the description of the boundaries of the Urban Design District; deleting reference to the near northwest Urban Conservation District; amending the regulations relating to commercial waste collection receptacles; amending the requirements for a certificate of approval; deleting certificate of approvals for damage caused by the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building; amending the time period to take action on certificate of approvals and revocable permits; authorizing continuances and special meetings; amending the number, quorum, composition and terms of members on the commission; and amending certain policies and guidelines for certificate of approvals. ADOPTED WITH EMERGENCY. ORD. #21,888. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT. 2. Amending Chapter 59, Section 1400 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 1999, to include additional territory within the Urban Design District. ADOPTED WITH EMERGENCY. ORD. #21,889. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT. D. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency), relating to fishing; amending Section 38-121 of Article IV of Chapter 38 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 1999, by allowing the Director of Parks and Recreation to suspend certain fishing regulations during special events where warranted. ADOPTED WITH EMERGENCY. ORD. #21,890. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. E. Ordinance to be introduced and adopted with emergency, redistricting, changing, and describing the ward lines of The City of Oklahoma City pursuant to Article XI, Section 1 of the Charter of The City of Oklahoma City, by repealing Article II, Sections 17-16 through 17-24, inclusive, of Chapter 17 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code 1999, as amended, adopting a new Article II, Sections 17-16 through 17-24, inclusive, and providing an effective date of January 18, 2002. DEFERRED TO JANUARY 2, 2002. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY CORNETT. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. NAY: RINEHART. CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE. F. 1. Public hearing re: a. 10109 South Klein Avenue (house, attached carport) Ward 5 b. 3900 Moore Avenue (house, barn, outbuilding) Ward 7 c. 3850 South Prospect Avenue (commercial building, foundation) Ward 7 d. 1413 Standish Avenue (north shed, south shed, east wall, west wall) Ward 7 e. 2545 NW 11th Street (garage) Ward 6 f. 3604 NW 16th Street (house) Ward 6 g. 1904 NW 39th Street (duplex) Ward 2 h. 1608 SE 40th Street (north shed, south shed, east shed) Ward 7 F. 2. Resolution declaring the structures are dilapidated; directing said structures to be torn down, establishing dates of December 19, 2001 and January 18, 2002 for commencement and completion of removal by owners. ADOPTED AS AMENDED: F. 1. b-f, h. STRICKEN: F. 1. a, g. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MOTION TO RECONSIDER: F. 1. c. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MOTION TO RESCIND: F. 1. c. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MOTION TO DEFER TO FEBRUARY 12, 2002: F. 1. c. MOVED BY JOHNSON. SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND FOSHEE. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT. G. 1. Public hearing re: a. 638 SE 21st Street ( house, shed) Ward 4 b. 1517 SW 30th Street (house, garage, rear structure) Ward 6 c. 745 SW 34th Street (house, garage) Ward 4 d. 1640 SE 39th Street (house, cellar) Ward 7 e. 1608 SE 40th Street (house) Ward 7 f. 325 SE 42nd Street (house, garage) Ward 4 2. Resolution declaring the structures are unsecured. ADOPTED AS AMENDED: G. 1. b, d-f. STRICKEN: G. 1. a, c. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT. H. Appeal of the denial of an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness, 800 NW 19th Street, Mesta Park Historical Preservation District. Ward 7. AFFIRM APPEAL AND REVERSE DECISION OF THE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. NAY: BROOKS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT. I. Resolution authorizing the sale of $22,500,000 of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002 of The City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; fixing the amount of bonds to mature each year; fixing the time and place the bonds are to be sold; authorizing the publication of a Notice of Sale and approving and authorizing Official Statements. ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. FINANCE DEPARTMENT. J. 1. Revocable permit to hold "Opening Night", downtown area, December 31, 2001 and January 1, 2002, sponsored by the Arts Council of Oklahoma City, Inc. Wards 6 and 7. APPROVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. 2. Revocable permit to hold "Run for your Life", downtown area, January 1, 2002, sponsored by the Oklahoma Organ Sharing Network. Ward 6. APPROVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. K. 1. Resolution to reject the arbitrator's recommen-dation on wages for AFSCME, Local 2406 from July 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001. ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, RINEHART AND LIEBMANN. NAY: MCATEE, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT. OR 2. Resolution to accept the arbitrator's recommen-dation on wages for AFSCME, Local 2406 from July 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001, and directing the City Manager to prepare a contract amendment to incorporate the recommendation of the arbitrator. NO ACTION TAKEN. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT. AND/OR 3. Enter into executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations for fiscal year 2001-02 with American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, as authorized by 25 O.S. (2000 Supp.) §307(B)(2). ENTERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT. L. 1. Resolution authorizing Richard C. Smith and Tina A. Hughes, Assistant Municipal Counselors, to represent James D. Couch in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, Case Number CIV-01-1827-C, styled Cimarron Alliance Foundation v. The City of Oklahoma City, et al. AND/OR 2. Enter into executive session with the Municipal Counselor to discuss said case as authorized by 25 O.S. (2000 Supp.) §307(B)(4). ADOPTED: L. 1. NO ACTION TAKEN: L. 2. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE. M. 1. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor not to appeal the judgment in the case of Wanda Lee Jeffreys v. The City of Oklahoma City, Case No. SC-2001-20604, filed in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma. AND/OR 2. Enter into executive session with the Municipal Counselor to discuss said case as authorized by O.S. (2000 Supp.) §307(B)(4). ADOPTED: M. 1. NO ACTION TAKEN: M. 2. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE. N. Enter into executive session with the Municipal Counselor to discuss potential settlement and to designate an individual to attend mediation in the case of Myrtle Chapman and William Chapman v. Spaghetti Warehouse Restaurants of America, Inc. and The City of Oklahoma City, U.S. District Court, Case No. CIV-01-1081-W, as authorized by 25 O.S. (2000 Supp.) §307(B)(4). ENTERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE. O. Enter into executive session with the Municipal Counselor for purposes of confidential communications concerning a pending investigation involving the Oklahoma City Police Laboratory Services, as authorized by 25 O.S. (2000 Supp.) §307(B)(4). STRICKEN. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE. P. 1. Claims recommended for denial: a. CNA Commercial Insurance $4,837.46 b. Adrianne M. Covington $107.52 c. Steven and Kimberly King $100 d. Steven Swart $26.64 AND/OR P. 2. Enter into executive session with the Municipal Counselor to discuss the above claims as authorized by 25 O.S. (2000 Supp.) §307(B)(4). DENIED AS RECOMMENDED: P. 1. NO ACTION TAKEN: P. 2. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE. IX. Claims for Approval. Don and Laura Birdwell $631.54 Stuart Kirk $295.13 APPROVED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE. X. Items from Council. A. Professional Services Agreement with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Foundation for economic development work in support of the proposed Tinker Aircraft Maintenance Mall, not to exceed $25,000. Council Economic Development Committee. APPROVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. Mr. Foshee wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Mr. Foshee had to leave to take his son, Chris, to a specialist. Chris broke his foot and may require surgery. Mr. Foshee said Chris made a 3.7 grade point average this semester and his daughter made a 4.0 in her first semester of medical school. Ms. Simank attended a luncheon with Ed Jones and some of the street maintenance employees last week. The barbeque was held at Wiley Post Park and she had a great time. Ms. Simank commended all the employees and said they are always here for us. Ms. Simank commented on the reversal of the Historical Preservation Commission's decision (Item VIII. H). Ms. Simank supports the City performing a study to see if the ordinance can be improved. Ms. Simank stated she had heard it said that Council reverses all the Historical Preservation Commission's decisions. Ms. Simank pointed out this is not Council's objective, which is to look at all the facts and clarify the ordinance. Ms. Simank said the City needs to enhance the ordinance to encourage home ownership and revitalization of the inner city. Ms. Simank thanked Mr. Couch and told everyone how great the City employees are. Today, she and the Oklahoma City Employees Associa-tion are going to Westwood Elementary School. A big Christmas party is being held for the children. Ms. Simank appreciates the volunteerism of the employees in our communities of need. Ms. Johnson agreed with Ms. Simank's comments and said historical preservation improves the quality of neighborhoods and the City. Ms. Johnson said she used to have more historical preservation districts in her ward than any other council member. Ms. Johnson supports historical preservation and said the ordinance does need to be studied. She praised Ms. Brooks for putting a committee together to look at the ordinance and try to improve it. Ms. Johnson commended staff for hiring a consultant to gather data and give the City guidance in historical preservation and neighborhood conservation. Ms. Johnson said a conservation plan will ensure people don't have to live in a historical preservation district to have a crime-free, progressive, neighborhood. The citizens of Oklahoma City deserve to have the opportunity to live in a quality neighborhood. Ms. Johnson stated she is not anti-historical preservation as some have said. Ms. Johnson regretted missing the barbeque this year. Ms. Johnson asked Mr. Couch to convey her appreciation to Gloria Brown, Public Works Department. Ms. Brown has made Ms. Johnson's neighbors very happy by answering their questions and ensuring the contractor is doing what he is supposed to. Ms. Johnson wished everyone a Happy Holiday. Mr. Liebmann commented on a news program last evening showing the traffic problem at Memorial Road and Pennsylvania Avenue. Mr. Liebmann said the problem might be expected at Christmas time, but should be addressed after the holidays. New businesses are opening in the area, and this growth will contribute to the traffic congestion. Mr. Liebmann wished the redistricting had been addressed today. He wants to be sure the issue is resolved at the next Council meeting. Mr. Liebmann has been told that a solution of water and ammonia will solve the bird overpopulation in the downtown area. The smell drives the birds away but does not kill them. Mayor Humphreys said the bird problem is not exclusive to downtown but is area-wide. Mayor Humphreys stated the problem is the type of trees planted in these areas, pear and sycamore trees for example. The trees need to be removed and replaced with other varieties that birds do not like. Mr. Liebmann complimented Mr. Couch, his staff and all City employees for this great year. Citizens and neighborhood associations have worked hard to improve our City. Sales tax collections indicate we are doing much better than other cities in Oklahoma. Mr. Liebmann said he looks forward to a great new year in 2002. Mr. Cornett congratulated Mr. Couch for the Davis Cup to be held in Oklahoma City at the Myriad Convention Center, February 8 - 10, 2002. Mr. Cornett said this event will bring worldwide attention to our City and thanked Mr. Couch and his staff for their hard work. Mr. Couch said after we lost the IGA tournament, he and Mayor Humphreys discussed ways to bring in another event. SMG was contacted and teamed up with Express Sports to attract other events. Mr. Couch complimented SMG and Express Sports for working together to bring the Davis Cup to Oklahoma City. We were selected over two other cities for this event. Ms. Brooks said the Davis Cup is like the Olympics of tennis, and that the City is very fortunate to be hosting this event. Ms. Brooks said that MAPS is one of the strengths Oklahoma City had in attracting the event with the Myriad, the Renaissance Hotel and other attractions contained within the area. Ms. Brooks stated we may get a semi-final or final in the future. Ms. Brooks is thrilled about the Davis Cup and said this is one of the things MAPS has accomplished for the City. Ms. Brooks also congratulated SMG and Express Sports. Mr. McAtee said the Davis Cup is an opportunity to root for our country and show our patriotism. Mr. McAtee saw a press conference yesterday that showed the fans rooting for their country. Mr. McAtee thinks this is a chance for America to win its 32nd Davis Cup championship. Mr. McAtee asked Mr. Couch to convey his compliments to Mr. Brum regarding Viren Chandra of the Traffic Department. Mr. Chandra attended a neighborhood meeting and showed a real interest in solving their traffic problems. Mr. McAtee also commended Sheila Dees and asked Mr. Couch to include her. These two people are an example of the kind of people who work for the City. Mr. Couch thanked Mr. McAtee for his comments and stated he would be glad to pass them along to Mr. Brum. Mr. Rinehart attended a briefing yesterday at Tinker Air Force Base regarding the new maintenance mall to be located at SE 59th Street and Douglas Boulevard. Mr. Rinehart said this facility will benefit Oklahoma City and is a great advancement for south Oklahoma City. The facility will provide many jobs in the technical field. Mr. Rinehart wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Mayor Humphreys advised everyone that interviews were conducted last week for Municipal Counselor. Mayor Humphreys said a report should be available for Council members in early January. Mayor Humphreys wished Council and staff a Merry Christmas. Mayor Humphreys went to Branson, Missouri last Friday. On Saturday morning, his daughter-in-law Jennifer delivered his new grandson, Jonathan Ford Humphreys. XI. Citizens to be Heard. Mr. Michael Hinton, 333 NW 5th Street, appeared concerning the realistic-looking pellet guns being sold in stores to young people. Mr. Hinton wished Council and Mayor Humphreys a blessed holiday season. Mr. Clyde Madden, 1225 North Kate Avenue, also appeared concerning the pellet guns. XII. City Manager Reports. 1. December 2001 Sales and Use Tax Collections 2. Pest Bird Control in Downtown Oklahoma City After discussing the above reports, Mr. Couch commented that since last year we have added non-lethal weapons to our police department. Mr. Couch said last weekend, there were two instances in which the tasers were used in disarming people who threatened police officers with knives. Mr. Couch said this could have been a potentially lethal situation, but the suspects were taken into custody without injury. XII. Mr. Couch wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and looks forward to working with everyone next year. Mr. Couch said we have accomplished good things and will accomplish more next year. XIII. Adjournment. 10:10 a.m. _____________________________ Kirk Humphreys Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ _____________________________ Thomas P. Hurley James D. Couch City Clerk City Manager |
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