THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY
JOURNAL OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 8, 2002
(The agenda was posted on the Council Chamber bulletin board at
4:00 p.m. on October 4, 2002)
I. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
REVEREND DAN LIZARRAGO
CHRISTIAN LIFE TABERNACLE
PLEDGE LED BY COUNCILMAN CORNETT
II. Call to Order.
MAYOR KIRK HUMPHREYS PRESIDING.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT.
III. From the Office of the Mayor.
A. Appointment of Brent Rinehart as Vice Mayor.
CONFIRMED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
B. Appointment of Madalynne K. Norick, Beth Shumway, Jim Hasenbeck,
Sean Ridenour and Jackie Jones to the Oklahoma City Arts Commission.
CONFIRMED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
C. Appointment of Tuttle J. Gamble, III, Steve Esco and Stewart F.
McMinimy, P.E. to the Building Code Commission.
CONFIRMED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
III. D. Appointment of Dick L. Hames, Joe Suchy and Brooks
G. Mitchell to the Electrical Appeals and Code Commission.
CONFIRMED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
E. Appointment of Lynn Horton to the Oklahoma City Myriad Gardens
Authority.
CONFIRMED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
Mayor Humphreys presented Mr. Cornett with a desk set to commemorate
his service as Vice Mayor.
Mayor Humphreys announced that Reverend Harold Davis, Allen Chapel
AME Church, passed away October 2, 2002, the day after he appeared
at Council to give the invocation. Mayor Humphreys expressed his condolences
to Reverend Davis' family.
PROCLAIMED: October 2002 as Disability Awareness Month and October
28, 2002 as Special Disability Awareness Day, received by Mr. George
B. Lewis, Chairman of the Mayor's Committee on Disability Concerns.
PROCLAIMED: October 31, 2002 as Meet and Treat Night, received by
Mr. Wendel Whisenhunt, Director of the Parks and Recreation Department.
IV. A. Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for October 1, 2002.
RECEIVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
B. Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for September 17, 2002.
APPROVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
V. Request for Uncontested Continuances.
RECESS COUNCIL MEETING.
CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY. 8:50 a.m.
(Majority of a Quorum required for approval)
1. Secondary contract award and approval, Bill's Hauling (C26118),
removal of trash, litter and/or debris, retroactive to July 1, 2002
through December 31, 2002.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION.
2. Joint resolution authorizing the renewal of modified agreements:
a. Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma for two dental benefit plans for
The City of Oklahoma City and participating public trust employees,
and eligible dependents, effective January 1, 2003 through December
31, 2003.
b. CommunityCare HMO, Inc., for the administration of a health maintenance
organization network of physicians, surgeons, and health care facilities
for The City of Oklahoma City and participating public trust employees,
retirees, and eligible dependents, effective January 1, 2003 through
December 31, 2003.
c. PacifiCare of Oklahoma, Inc., for the administration of a health
maintenance organization network of physicians, surgeons, specialists
and health care facilities for The City of Oklahoma City and participating
public trust employees, retirees and eligible dependents, effective
January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.
3. Resolution approving the Certified Workplace Medical Plan Agreement
with CompCHOICE, L.L.C. for the provision of medical services for
workers' compensation medical treatment.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
OCMFA. 4. Resolution approving the renewal of insurance coverages
for real and personal property and airport liability with Gallagher
Bryce; commercial general liability with Rich & Cartmill; aircraft
hull and liability with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.;
and public employees' blanket bond and money and securities bonds
with Cole, Paine and Carlin for The City of Oklahoma City and certain
trusts, effective October 1, 2002.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
5. Joint resolution ratifying the actions of the Trust's legal counsel
in entering into a Form 14 Settlement of Worker's Compensation Court
Claim No. 2002-11838K, styled: Jason Knight, Claimant vs. The City
of Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier, and authorizing
the Municipal Counselor to assist said counsel in the rendition of
said Form 14 Settlement to Judgment as authorized by 85 O.S. §42,
62 O.S. §§365.1 et seq., and Article 10, Section
28 of the Oklahoma Constitution.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
6. Resolution approving Claims and Payrolls No. 15.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
ADJOURN OCMFA. 8:50 a.m.
CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC PROPERTY AUTHORITY. 8:50 a.m.
(Five of nine affirmative votes required for approval.)
1. Resolution authorizing the sole source purchase of Club Car, Inc.,
utility vehicles, replacement parts and services/repair from Justice
Golf Car Co. Inc., not to exceed $50,000, October 8, 2002 through
June 30, 2003 (SS3-C36119).
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION.
OCPPA. 2. Change Order No. 1, Project MP-0301, new privacy
wall, resurfacing and new parking lot construction at Lake Hefner
Golf Course, 7800 South Lake Hefner Drive, decrease of $1,835. Ward
1.
APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
3. Resolution approving Claims and Payrolls No. 15.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
ADJOURN OCPPA. 8:50 a.m.
CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE TRUST. 8:51 a.m.
(five of nine affirmative votes required for approval.)
1. Resolution approving Claims and Payrolls No. 15.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
ADJOURN OCEAT. 8:51 a.m.
RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING.
VI. Consent Docket.
A. Contract award and approval, ATC American LaFrance (C38054),
three or less 1,500 GPM Tele-Booms, $404,144, October 8, 2002 through
June 30, 2003.
AWARDED AND APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES:
MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK,
JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION.
B. Contract award and approval, Cherokee Trailers (C38065), emergency
response team trailer, $37,345.
AWARDED AND APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES:
MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK,
JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION.
VI. C. 1. Contract award and approval, Professional Turf Products,
Inc. (C38041), NAPA Auto Parts (C38042), Professional Power Equipment
(C38043), Jones Repair Services, Inc. (C38044), Central new Holland
(C38045), Chickasha New Holland, Inc. (Bid 1) (C38046), Chickasha
New Holland, Inc. (Bid 2) (C38047), Montage Enterprises, Inc. (C38048),
Southside Lawn & Garden, Inc. (C38049), G & R Equipment Co.,
Inc. (C38050), G.W. Van Keppel Co. (C38051), Standridge Equipment
Co., Inc. (C38052), repair parts and services for grounds maintenance
equipment, October 8, 2002 through June 30, 2003.
2. Resolution authorizing the open market purchase of no bid items
and related items for which a need cannot be specified (OM3-C38053),
not to exceed $75,000, October 8, 2002 through June 30, 2003.
AWARDED AND APPROVED: C. 1. ADOPTED: C. 2. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED
BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART,
FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION.
D. 1. Resolution authorizing the purchase of culverts from Dub Ross
Company, Inc., through State Contract S3-SW20094, October 8, 2002
through June 30, 2003.
2. Resolution authorizing the purchase of roofing maintenance and
repairs from Oklahoma Roofing and Sheet Metal on State Contract S3-SW30308,
October 8, 2002 through June 30, 2003.
ADOPTED: D. 1, 2. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR
HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON
AND LIEBMANN. PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION.
E. Resolution accepting and authorizing the use of a model year 2002
Dodge 1500 Quad Cab pick-up truck provided by the United States Conference
of Mayors, October 8, 2002 through October 7, 2004.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION.
VI. F. Resolution authorizing eleven obsolete tractors from
the Parks Department to be declared surplus and traded in, in conjunction
with the purchase of ten new tractors from Central New Holland, Inc.,
on State Contract S3-SW20190.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION.
G. Resolution declaring certain miscellaneous equipment as surplus
and authorizing its sale by auction (C35032), October 26, 2002.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION.
H. Amendment to the Agreement with the City of Moore, the City of
Del City, the City of Midwest City, and the Greater Oklahoma City
Tree Bank Foundation to extend the term for the performance of services
related to recovery from the May 3, 1999 tornadoes, retroactive to
June 19, 2001 through June 30, 2003. Wards 4 and 5.
APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
I. Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between The City of
Oklahoma City and the State Department of Agriculture - Forestry Services,
to provide additional time to complete services required by a Forestry
Services grant received as a result of the May 3, 1999 tornados, retroactive
to August 8, 2001 through June 30, 2003. Wards 4 and 5.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
J. Surveyor's Certificate and Correction of Plat for Rose Creek, Blocks
6-8, north of NW 164th Street and west of May Avenue. Ward 8.
APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
VI. K. Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing
October 15, 2002, authorizing installation of "No Parking Anytime"
signs: on the west side of Hudson Avenue beginning at the north curb
line of Couch Drive and extending 60 feet north; on the west side
of Hudson Avenue beginning 102 feet north of the north curb line of
Couch Drive and extending north to the south curb line of Robert S.
Kerr Avenue; on the south side of SW 3rd Street between E.K. Gaylord
Avenue and Broadway Avenue, and on the north side of SW 4th Street
between E.K. Gaylord Avenue and Broadway Avenue; and installation
of "No Parking, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday"
signs, on the south side of NE 28th Street from the east property
line of 920 NE 28th Street to Kelley Avenue, and removal of "No
Parking, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday" signs,
on the south side of NE 28th Street from the east property line of
920 NE 28th Street to Laird Avenue; and removal of "No Parking
Anytime" signs, on the west side of Altadena Avenue between NW
36th Street and NW 35th Street. Wards 2, 6 and 7.
INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING OCTOBER 15, 2002. MOVED BY JOHNSON,
SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE,
RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
L. Addendum No. 1 and resolution awarding contracts for Project PM-0153,
snow and ice plowing and removal services, October 23, 2002 through
June 30, 2003, City wide, not to exceed $100,000 per occurrence. Wards
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES:
MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK,
JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
M. Amendment No. 1 to contract for landscape architectural/engineering
services, Project MP-0231, Feasibility Study and Conceptual Development
Plan for Lake Draper improvements, Lake Stanley Draper, fee increase
of $173,040. Ward 4.
APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
VI. N. Acceptance:
1. Permanent easement, Project DC-0138, storm drainage, NW 56th Street,
Pennsylvania Avenue to Villa Avenue. Ward 2.
2. Permanent and temporary easements, Project DC-0193, storm drainage,
Brock Creek, SW 55th Street to SW 59th Street. Ward 4.
ACCEPTED: N. 1, 2. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR
HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON
AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
O. Resolution and Maintenance Agreement with the Oklahoma Department
of Transportation for pedestrian crossing warning flashers at the
State Capitol Complex, Capitol Complex Phase III ADA Improvement Project,
Federal Aid No. STP-155E(329)EH, North Lincoln Boulevard at NE 18th
Street and NW 21st Street. Ward 7.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
P. Resolution authorizing the remittance of interest earnings from
Public Assistance Funds to the Federal Emergency Management Agency,
for grants received for disaster relief after the May 2001 windstorm,
$5,718.83.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
Q. Resolution approving the Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity for VIP Limousine Service, Inc. to operate 10 vehicles and
approving permits for said vehicles.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
R. Addenda Nos. 3 and 4 to request for proposals for wastewater treatment
plant operations, maintenance and sludge disposal services.
APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
VI. S. 1. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to
waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission
of liability in the amount of $1,342.27 and all costs of the action
in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Southwestern
Bell Telephone.
2. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service
of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability
in the amount of $2,248.11 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma
County District Court in the claim filed by Gregory Pennington.
3. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service
of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability
in the amount of $9,000 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma
County District Court in the claim filed by Jacklyn Pennington.
ADOPTED: S. 1-3. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR
HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON
AND LIEBMANN. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.
T. Acceptance:
1. Ten permanent easements for water and fire lines. Wards 1, 2, 3,
7, 8 and Warr Acres.
2. Ten permanent easements for water and fire lines. Wards 1, 3, 4,
5, 6, 7 and 8.
3. Ten permanent easements for water and fire lines. Wards 1, 3, 5,
7 and 8.
4. Seven permanent easements for water and fire lines. Wards 3, 4,
5, 7 and 8.
5. Six permanent easements for water and fire lines, two permanent
and two temporary easements for sanitary sewer. Wards 3, 4 and 8.
ACCEPTED: T. 1-5. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR
HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON
AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
U. Ordinances to be introduced and set for final hearing October 22,
2002:
1. Relating to application fee for mural permits; amending Article
VII of Title 59, Chapter 60, "General Schedule of Fees",
of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 1999, by the addition of a new
Section 60-59-27 to establish an application fee for murals and declaring
an emergency.
VI. U. 2. Relating to Advertising and Signs; amending Section
3-82, Division 1, Article V of Chapter 3 of the Oklahoma City Municipal
Code, 1999, by adding a new definition for murals; amending Section
3-150, Division 4, and Section 3-166, Division 5, Article V of said
chapter to delete the requirement for a licensed sign contractor for
murals and declaring an emergency.
3. Amending Chapter 59 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 1999,
relating to Zoning; amending Sections 59-2300 and 59-2314.1 of said
Code to provide a use unit for murals, amending Section 59-6200.4
to allow murals in all zoning districts unless specifically prohibited;
setting forth standards for approval of murals; amending Section 59-8200
to define the term "murals" and declaring an emergency.
INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING OCTOBER 22, 2002: U. 1-3. MOVED
BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. NEIGHBORHOOD
SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
V. Resolution accepting a cash donation of $6,030 from The Best Friends
of the OKC Animal Welfare Division for medicine, vaccines, tests for
disease and medical supplies, and a donation of collars valued at
$378.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
W. Resolution approving the sublease renewal with the State of Oklahoma
through the Department of Rehabilitation Services for 120 square feet
of office space in the Sheridan-Walker Parking Facility, retroactive
to July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 and designating deposit of proceeds.
Ward 6.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.
VI. X. Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities
Authority authorizing the renewal of modified agreements:
1. Delta Dental Plan of Oklahoma for the administration of two dental
benefit plans for The City of Oklahoma City and participating public
trust employees, and eligible dependents, effective January 1, 2003
through December 31, 2003.
2. CommunityCare HMO, Inc., for the administration of a health maintenance
organization network of physicians, surgeons, and health care facilities
for The City of Oklahoma City and participating public trust employees,
retirees, and eligible dependents, effective January 1, 2003 through
December 31, 2003.
3. PacifiCare of Oklahoma, Inc., for the administration of a health
maintenance organization network of physicians, surgeons, specialists
and health care facilities for The City of Oklahoma City and participating
public trust employees, retirees and eligible dependents, effective
January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003.
ADOPTED: X. 1-3. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR
HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON
AND LIEBMANN. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.
Y. Resolution amending The City of Oklahoma City Group Health Indemnity
Plan to provide audiological services and hearing aids for children
up to 13 years of age, effective November 1, 2002.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.
Z. Rental Agreement for a City-owned house located in South
Lakes Park, 4100 SW 119th Street, retroactive to August 20, 2002 through
August 20, 2003. Ward 5.
APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
VI. AA. Resolution authorizing The City of Oklahoma City, for
the benefit of the Oklahoma City Police Department, to accept a $461,000
Methamphetamine Initiative Grant (2002CKWX0203), from the U.S. Department
of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, retroactive
to July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, and authorizing execution of
the document.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
BB. Resolution providing that the Bricktown Canal Fountain shall be
named the "Ray Ackerman Dancing Fountains", and directing
the installation of a bronze plaque recording for posterity Ray Ackerman's
instrumental role in the building of the Bricktown Canal.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE.
CC. Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority
ratifying the actions of the Trust's legal counsel in entering into
a Form 14 Settlement of Worker's Compensation Court Claim No. 2002-11838K,
styled: Jason Knight, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent,
an Own Risk Carrier, and authorizing the Municipal Counselor to assist
said counsel in the rendition of said Form 14 to Judgment as authorized
by 85 O.S. §42, 62 O.S. §§365.1 et seq., and
Article 10, Section 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
DD. 1. Resolution rescinding Council's October 1, 2002 action regarding
banking services, and approving a Banking Services Agreement with
Bank of Oklahoma, retroactive to July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003,
with an option for four one-year renewal periods.
VI. DD. 2. Resolution rescinding Council's October 1, 2002
action regarding banking services; and approving a Banking Services
Agreement with Bank One Oklahoma, retroactive to July 1, 2002 through
June 30, 2003, with an option for four one-year renewal periods.
ADOPTED: DD. 1, 2. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR
HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON
AND LIEBMANN. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
VII. Concurrence Docket.
A. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in
ratifying and approving Addendum No. 1, Project ST-0082, rehabilitation
of raw sewage pump buildings, Phases I and II, North Canadian Wastewater
Treatment Plant, 12800 North Anderson Road. Ward 7.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
B. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving
Amendment No. 1 to contract for engineering services with Poe &
Associates, Inc., Project SC-0302, Zoo sanitary sewer interceptor
improvements, Remington Place on the north, NE 23rd Street on the
south, Kelley Avenue on the west and _ mile east of Martin Luther
King Boulevard on the east, fee increase of $12,000. Ward 7.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. 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
Amendment No. 1 and Change Order No. 1, Project SC-0643, sanitary
sewer replacement, North Ross Avenue east of May Avenue (crossing
the railroad tracks), increase of $24,501, accepting the project and
placing maintenance bond into effect. Ward 6.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
VII. D. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities
Trust in approving Amendment No. 2 to contract for landscape architectural/engineering
services with Carter & Burgess, Inc., Project WM-0082, Private
Sector Development Process Plan and Project WM-0083, Off Road Vehicle
Relocation Plan for West Elm Creek, Lake Stanley Draper. Ward 4.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. 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 approving
Change Order No. 1, Project SC-0265, NW 38th Street to NW 44th Street
between Walker Avenue and Harvey parkway, increase of $13,015. Ward
2.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
F. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving
contracts for engineering services:
1. C.H. Guernsey & Company, Project WC-0423, water main replacement,
NW 37th Street to NW 46th Street between Western Avenue and Walker
Avenue, $52,150. Ward 2.
2. FHC, Inc., Project SC-0465, Lightning Creek sanitary sewer line
rehabilitation and reconstruction, Phase I, SW 17th Street to SW 30th
Street from South Robinson Avenue to South Santa Fe Avenue, fee of
$88,295. Wards 6 and 7.
CONCURRED: F. 1, 2. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES:
MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK,
JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
G. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools
Trust in recommending the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education
authorize the OCMAPS Trust to negotiate contracts based on the Consultant
Review Committee Reports for Projects EB-001 (Douglass High School),
EB-0002 (Star Spencer High School), and EB-0003 (Eisenhower High School)
for school facility design improvements. Ward 7.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
MAPS OFFICE.
VIII. Items Requiring Separate Votes.
A. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval
(five of nine affirmative votes required for approval), (ABC-525)
ABC-1 Alcoholic Beverage Consumption, Restaurant With Limited Alcohol
overlaying the C-3 Community Commercial District, 910 SW 104th Street.
Ward 5.
ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,055. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED
BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART,
FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
B. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval,
(CE-597) closing a portion of North Robinson Avenue extending north
from NW 62nd Street 138.75 feet. Ward 2.
ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,056. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED
BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART,
FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
C. 1. Ordinance to introduced and adopted with emergency, relating
to advertising and signs; repealing Article VI of Chapter 3 of the
Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 1999, which relates to light pole banners
and decorations; and amending Section 3-83 of Article V of said Chapter
3 to be consistent with the said repealer, and declaring an emergency.
OR
2. Ordinance to be introduced and adopted with emergency, relating
to Advertising and Signs; amending Article VI of Chapter 3 of the
Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 1999, by amending Sections 3-180 through
3-185 thereof; deleting certain sections and certain language; providing
for the display of decorative banners on privately-owned light poles
located in the City's rights-of-way with permission of the owners
of such poles and upon compliance with certain specified regulations;
providing that no banners shall be displayed on City-owned light poles
by any entity other than the City; providing certain regulations for
display of decorative banners from privately-owned light poles within
the City's rights-of-way, providing a penalty; and declaring an emergency.
OR
VIII. C. 3. Ordinance to be introduced and adopted with emergency,
relating to advertising and signs; amending Article VI, Chapter 3,
of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 1999, by amending certain language
in Sections 3-180, 3-181, and 3-182 thereof; deleting certain language
relating to the acceptance of donations of certain banners or decorations
to be placed on light poles; deleting certain definitions; deleting
language relating to certain determinations or review by the City
Manager or City Engineer; and declaring an emergency.
STRICKEN: C. 1-3. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR
HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON
AND LIEBMANN. CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE.
D. Ordinance on final hearing, relating to Sewers and Sewage Disposal,
amending Chapter 47 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 1999, by
amending Article I, Section 47-1 relating to Definitions; by amending
Article V, Sections 47-121 and 47-123 relating to Affirmative Defenses
to Discharge Violations; amending Article VII, Sections 47-211, 47-214,
47-241, 47-242, 47-274, 47-301, 47-303, 47-305, 47-307, 47-309, 47-331,
47-334, 47-337, 47-338, 47-339, and 47-411 relating to Industrial
or Harmful Discharges; amending Article VIII, Sections 47-501 and
47-522, relating to Rates, Charges, Billing and Collection Procedures;
by amending Article X, Section 47-683 relating to Septic Tanks; by
repealing Sections 47-830 through 47-841 relating to Enforcement and
Penalties for Pretreatment Facility Service and Wastewater Transporting
and Disposal; and repealing Article VII, Section 47-218 relating to
Definitions for Additional Limits for Organic Wastes.
ADOPTED. ORD. #22,053. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES:
MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK,
JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
VIII. E. Ordinance on final hearing, relating to Personnel
and Retirement Systems; amending Section 40-92 of Article III, Division
1, Part C of Chapter 40 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 1999,
by providing for the appointment by Council of a total of five members
to the Board of Trustees of the Employee Retirement System, two of
which shall be selected from the various City departments and three
of which shall be selected from Oklahoma City residents who possess
professional experience in investment or funds management, public
funds management or retirement and/or pension fund management; adding
the Finance Director to the Board; changing the City Clerk's position
from a voting member to an ex officio, non-voting member of the Board;
and clarifying that the City Treasurer is a non-voting member of the
Board.
ADOPTED. ORD. #22,054. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES:
MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK,
JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
F. 1. Public hearing re:
a. 300 SW 10th Street, aka 1107 South Harvey Avenue (house, out house)
Ward 6
b. 1422 NE 10th Street (house) Ward 7
c. 1746 NE 18th Street (garage) Ward 7
d. 1413 NW 22nd Street (rear house, garage) Ward 6
e. 1709 NW 33rd Street (garage apartment) Ward 2
f. 200 NE 44th Street (house) Ward 7
g. 3308 SE 89th Street, aka Lot 480 (mobile home) Ward 4
2. Resolution declaring the structures are dilapidated; directing
said structures to be torn down, establishing dates of October 9,
2002 and November 8, 2002 for commencement and completion of removal
by owners.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD: F. 1. ADOPTED: F. 2. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED
BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART,
FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
G. 1. Public hearing re:
a. 2117 NE 12th Street (garage) Ward 7
b. 2230 NE 15th Street (house) Ward 7
c. 2232 NE 15th Street (house) Ward 7
d. 2837 NW 16th Street (house) Ward 6
e. 1413 NW 22nd Street (house) Ward 6
VIII. G. 1. f. 401 NW 24th Street, aka 417 NW 24th Street (apartment)
Ward 2
g. 706 NW 26th Street (house) Ward 2
h. 937 NE 29th Street (house) Ward 7
i. 4020 SE 48th Street (house) Ward 4
j. 1132 NW 85th Street (house) Ward 2
2. Resolution declaring the structures are unsecured.
ADOPTED AS AMENDED: G. 1. b-d, f, g, i, j. STRICKEN: G. 1. a, e, h.
MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. NEIGHBORHOOD
SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
H. Enter into executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations
for fiscal year 2002-03 with the International Association of Firefighters,
Local 157, as authorized by 25 O.S. (2001) §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.
I. 1. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment
without admission of liability in a proposed pretrial settlement of
the claim of John Wayne Towe in the case styled Towe v. The City of
Oklahoma City, et al., U.S. District Court for the Western District
of Oklahoma Case No. CIV-02-700-A, removed from the District Court
of Oklahoma County as Case No. CJ-2002-2904, and to execute all necessary
documents to pay said judgment.
AND/OR
2. Enter into executive session with the Municipal Counselor to discuss
said case as authorized by 25 O.S. (2001) §307(B)(4).
ADOPTED: I. 1. NO ACTION TAKEN: I. 2. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY
JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART,
FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.
J. 1. Claims recommended for denial:
a. Brandon Dawson $3,852.91
b. Parry and Shannon Hicks $238.43
c. Patricia Malone $105
d. David Silver $503.44
e. George Hershel Smith $500
AND/OR
VIII. J. 2. Enter into executive session with the Municipal
Counselor to discuss the above claims as authorized by 25 O.S. (2001)
§307(B)(4).
DENIED AS RECOMMENDED: J. 1. NO ACTION TAKEN: J. 2. MOVED BY LIEBMANN,
SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE,
RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S
OFFICE.
Extra Item 1: a. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor
to settle the United States District Court for the Western District
of Oklahoma, Case No. CIV-01-1827-C, styled: Cimarron Alliance Foundation
v. The City of Oklahoma City, et al., and directing the Municipal
Counselor to prepare and execute all necessary paperwork to effectuate
said settlement pursuant to 51 O.S. (2001) §158.
AND/OR
b. Enter into executive session with the Municipal Counselor to discuss
said case as authorized by 25 O.S. (2001) §307(B)(4).
ENTERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION: 1. B. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY
BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART,
FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ADOPTED: 1. A. MOVED BY BROOKS,
SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE,
FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. NAY: RINEHART.
Extra Item 2: a. Resolution to consider the correspondence
among the arbitration board an award in favor of the City and directing
the Mayor to sign the City's last best offer as the 2002-03 contract
with the IAFF, Local 157.
AND/OR
b. Resolution directing the Mayor and City Manager to execute and
deliver a letter to the City Clerk requesting an election on the last
best offers of the parties in the 2002-03 interest arbitration with
the IAFF, Local 157.
AND/OR
Extra Item 2: c. Enter into executive session to discuss collective
bargaining negotiations for fiscal year 2002-03 with the International
Association of Firefighters, Local 157, as authorized by 25 O.S. (2001)
§307(B)(2).
ENTERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION: 2. C. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED
BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART,
FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. NO ACTION TAKEN: 2. A, B.
IX. Claims for Approval.
X. Items from Council.
Mayor Humphreys welcomed Mr. Foshee back. Mr. Foshee took his
mother on a trip to New England and Canada. Mr. Foshee said he was
on a bus for 11 days. They went to Niagara Falls, Montreal, Boston,
New Hampshire, Maine and Salem, Massachusetts. The trip was something
his mother will always remember and he enjoyed it very much.
Ms. Brooks invited everyone to come to the Myriad Gardens for the
opening of the orchid show on October 17, 2002. The crystal bridge
will be open free to the public. There will also be a special luncheon
at 11:30 a.m., honoring Jim Tolbert. Ms. Brooks said we would not
have the gardens as they appear today without Mr. Tolbert's leadership.
People may call the Myriad Gardens Foundation for more information.
Mr. McAtee thanked the residents of Westbury for inviting him to their
neighborhood meeting last week. He commended them on their concern
for their neighborhood.
Mr. McAtee commented on recent reports about the state of the economy.
It was very uplifting last night to attend a function honoring Tom
Hill's character and the manner in which he conducts his business.
Mayor Humphreys said Mr. Hill is the CEO of Kimray, Inc. He is also
the founder of the Character First Institute, which can now be found
in 38 countries around the world.
Mr. Rinehart attended a barbeque at Draper Lake on Sunday hosted by
the First Step Men's Recovery Center. He thanked Pete White for everything
he does for Ward 4 and the men and women of First Step who need his
help. Mayor Humphreys said First Step is impressive.
X.
Mr. Foshee had the opportunity before his vacation to go to Betsy
Davidson's house. Ms. Davidson started a new program called Lanterns
for Literacy. A Coleman lantern was placed on the front porch, which
signals the neighborhood children to come hear the reading. Neighbors
and their children come to the front yard to have refreshments and
hear Ms. Davidson or a guest speaker read. Governor and Mrs. Keating
attended and Governor Keating read his new children's book about Will
Rogers. The Coleman Company is going to try to take this program nationwide.
Mr. Foshee said the submarine USS Oklahoma City has been called into
service in the war on terrorism. If anyone wants to send correspondence
to any of the crew on board the USS Oklahoma City, an email text message
can be sent to cob@oklahoma-city.navy.mil or cmc@oklahomacity.navy.mil.
The Secretary of the Navy said Oklahoma City has the best relationship
of any city with its namesake submarine.
Mayor Humphreys asked the Public Information Office to put the email
addresses on the City's website and/or Channel 20 where citizens can
see them.
Mr. Foshee thinks the sailors would appreciate hearing from the people
of Oklahoma.
Ms. Johnson said during the Oklahoma City bombing, the crew of the
USS Oklahoma City came here to visit and raised money. Mr. Foshee
said they brought a truck filled with supplies to Oklahoma City after
the May 1999 tornado.
Ms. Johnson asked for a resolution in support of Remington Park, which
has been a great economic boom to Oklahoma City, specifically to northeast
Oklahoma City.
Mayor Humphreys said if quarter horse racing is not cut at Remington
Park, it is possible the track may have to close down due to lost
revenue. They are losing approximately $5 million per year and this
could continue if they operate as they are presently.
Ms. Johnson agreed and said it is very difficult for her, as the representative
for Ward 7, to hear they may possibly close.
Ms. Johnson attended the Firefighters' Memorial last Sunday, where
they honored the fallen and living firefighters. It was a very moving
service.
X.
Ms. Johnson said she regretted being unable to attend the Susan
G. Komen Race for the Cure last weekend. She thoroughly supports this
cause and will make a donation.
Ms. Johnson asked Mr. Burkett why staff attorneys sign documents differently
as to form and legality. Mr. Burkett said he would investigate and
return an answer to her.
Ms. Johnson asked for a Resolution of Condolence for the family of
Reverend Harold Davis.
Mr. Liebmann commented on the paramedics killed this past weekend
and expressed his condolences.
Mr. Liebmann attended October Fest and Bricktown Friday evening and
visited with Jim Brewer. It was a great event.
Mr. Liebmann congratulated Ms. Simank on her recent marriage.
Mr. Liebmann invited everyone to the kids' park at Lake Hefner on
October 19, 2002 to learn about clean water.
Mr. Liebmann said the 227th birthday of the Marine Corps is October
15, 2002. Anyone interested in the celebration luncheon can call his
office to get information.
Mayor Humphreys said a group from the Lower Manhattan Development
Corporation visited Oklahoma City last Friday. The group is rebuilding
the area around where the World Trade Center stood. Hearing our people
talk about the processes the people of Oklahoma City have been through
in past years struck a chord with the group. There is a strong bond
with the people of Oklahoma and New York.
XI. Citizens to be Heard.
XII. City Manager Reports.
XIII. Adjournment. 10:00 a.m.
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Kirk Humphreys
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Frances Kersey
City Clerk
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James D. Couch
City Manager