THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY

JOURNAL OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

JANUARY 7, 2003

(The agenda was posted on the Council Chamber bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on January 3, 2003.)

I. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

PASTOR MAJOR L. JEMISON

ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

PLEDGE LED BY COUNCILMAN BRENT RINEHART

II. Call to Order. 8:32 a.m.

MAYOR KIRK HUMPHREYS PRESIDING.

GUY LIEBMANN ABSENT.

III. From the Office of the Mayor.

A.Resolution of Commendation for the 2002 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Police Officer of the Year, Sergeant Charles Phillips.

ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON.

B.Resolution of Commendation for the 2002 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Firefighter of the Year, Major Leslie Gomez.

ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY FOSHEE. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON.

C.Resolution of Commendation for the 2002 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Year, Robert L. Hood.

ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON.

III.D.Appointment of Stephen Eugene Hardesty to the Mechanical Code Review and Appeals Commission.

CONFIRMED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. ABSENT: FOSHEE.

Mayor Humphreys recognized Craig Humphreys as the first president of the First Tee Program. Craig Humphreys presented an overview of the First Tee Program. Doug Tewell, Senior Tour player, and Billy Peterson, Executive Director of the Senior Tour Championship, presented a check for $7,500 to the First Tee Program from donations received from the Senior Tour players. Darryl James, Willa Johnson, and Debi Martin were also recognized for their service to the Program. Willa Johnson presented a scramble stick to Craig Humphreys.

IV.A.Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for December 31, 2002.

RECEIVED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. ABSENT: FOSHEE.

B.Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for December 17, 2002.

APPROVED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. ABSENT: FOSHEE.

V.Request for Uncontested Continuances.

VI. D.

07-01-03

RECESS COUNCIL MEETING.

CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY. 9:05 a.m.

(Majority of a Quorum required for approval)

1.Change Order No. 1, Project MP-0295, parking lot renovation and expansion at Will Rogers Park, 3400 NW 36^th Street, increase of $2,780. Ward 1.

APPROVED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

ADJOURN OCMFA. 9:06 a.m.

 

CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC PROPERTY AUTHORITY. 9:06 a.m.

(Five of nine affirmative votes required for approval.)

1.Appointment of Dr. Mark M. Sneed, Sig Harpman and Leroy Richardson to the Oklahoma City Golf Commission.

CONFIRMED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON.

2.Resolution approving Claims and Payrolls No. 28.

ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON.

ADJOURN OCPPA. 9:07 a.m.

CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE TRUST. 9:07 a.m.

(five of nine affirmative votes required for approval.)

1.Resolution approving Claims and Payrolls No. 28.

ADOPTED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON.

ADJOURN OCEAT. 9:07 a.m.

RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING.

 

VI.Consent Docket.

A.Resolution authorizing the purchase of hazardous material removal and emergency response from State Contract (S3-SW10092), January 1, 2003 through June 30, 2003.

ADOPTED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION.

B.Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing February 4, 2003, (PC-9772) 7501 East Britton Road from AA Agricultural to R-A Single Family Rural Residential. Ward 7.

INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING FEBRUARY 4, 2003. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

C.Resolution allocating Fiscal Year 2002-03 HOME Program Community Housing Development Organization Funds to the South Oklahoma City Council of Neighborhoods, $195,850; to Latino Community Development Agency, $100,000; to Northeast Homeownership Consortium, $50,000; to Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City, $87,950; and to Jefferson Park Neighbors Association, $50,000 operating funds. Wards 2, 4, 6 and 7.

ADOPTED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

D.Real Estate Purchase Agreement and Quit Claim Deed with Charles A. Shadid, L.L.C. for surplus property located on the north side of NW 10^th Street, west of Western Avenue, $36,000. Ward 6.

Deferred from October 1, 2002.

Request deferral to July 1, 2003.

DEFERRED TO JULY 1, 2003. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

VI.E.Final specifications to be advertised for bid, Contract No. PR-07-02/03, street resurfacing, (nine locations). Ward 7.

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED. RECEIPT DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2003. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

F.Contract award to Rudy Construction Co., Project PM-0154, utility cut repairs, not to exceed $500,000; and approving contract and bonds. Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

AWARDED AND APPROVED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

G.Ratify and approve addenda Nos. 1, 2, and 3, and award of contract to Brewer Construction Company, Project DC-0204, drainage improvements, Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, 500 Land Rush Avenue, $655,694; and approving contract and bonds. Ward 6.

RATIFIED, APPROVED AND AWARDED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

H.Ratify and approve addenda Nos. 1, 2, and 3 and award of contract to Connelly Paving Company, Project MP-0257, playground improvements at Flower Garden Park, 1300 NW 47^th Street; Glen Ellyn Park, 2308 Glen Ellyn Street; Shallow Brook Park, 4904 South Shallow Brook Drive; Siler Park, 2500 SW 95^th Street; and Top 'O' Town Park, 1040 Carter Drive; $543,444.46; and assigning GW² Engineering, Inc. as testing laboratory; and approving contract and bonds. Wards 2, 4, 5 and 7.

RATIFIED, APPROVED, AWARDED AND ASSIGNED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

VI.I.Amendment No. 1 and Change Order No. 1, Project BC-0109, bridge replacement, NE 164^th Street east of Henney Road, increase of $14,984.75. Ward 7.

APPROVED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

J.Grant of permanent easement to Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company for electrical lines and switching cubicle, Byers Avenue at SW 15^th Street; Walker Avenue at SW 15^th Street; and SW 3^rd Street at E.K. Gaylord Avenue. Wards 6 and 7.

GRANTED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

K.Acceptance of:

1.One permanent drainage easement, and one permanent sanitary sewer easement. Wards 1 and 5.

2.Two permanent drainage easements. Ward 8.

ACCEPTED: K. 1, 2. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

L.Resolution extending time for awarding of contract, ratifying and approving Addendum No. 1 and awarding contract to McConnell Construction, Inc., Project PR-1-02/03, street resurfacing, $1,035,392.45, (seven locations); assigning Oklahoma Testing Laboratory as testing laboratory; and approving contract and bonds. Ward 4.

ADOPTED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

VI.M.Agreement with MidFirst Bank for Housing Partnership Program and Purchase Rehabilitation Program in partnership to enhance the revitalization efforts of communities within the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area from north of NW 36^th Street to the south of SW 44^th Street, and from east of Bryant Avenue to west of Portland Avenue, $198,500. Wards 2, 3, 6 and 7.

APPROVED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

N.Resolution authorizing the destruction of weed complaints and inspection records; and abandoned housing complaints and inspection records for calendar year 1997 in the Neighborhood Services Department.

ADOPTED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

O.Resolution approving Metropolitan Statistical Area Consortium Grant funds for the payment of salary and benefits of a construction site instructor for the YouthBuild program as authorized by the Metropolitan Statistical Area Grant Committee, not to exceed $10,000, retroactive to January 3, 2003 through March 31, 2003.

ADOPTED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.

P.1.Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $6,500 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Maria T. Callente and Jorge Callente.

2.Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $1,000 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Ana Isabel Flores and Teresa Flores.

 

VI.P.3.Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $2,500 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Ana Lilia Flores and Luis Flores.

4.Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $5,000 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Carmen Flores and Jossue Flores.

5.Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $4,000 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Mandy Forrester.

ADOPTED: P. 1-5. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.

VII.Concurrence Docket.

A.Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in approving the Grant High School Project Requirements.

CONCURRED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.

VIII.Items Requiring Separate Votes.

A.Ordinances on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval (five of nine affirmative votes required for approval):

1.(PC-9752) 4200 South County Line Road from R-1/CUP-56 Single Family Residential/Community Unit Plan to R-1 Single Family Residential. Ward 3.

Deferred from November 19 and December 10, 2002.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. 22,120. MOVED BY MCATEE, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

VIII.A.2.(PC-9753) 8901 SW 44^th Street R-1/CUP-56 Single Family Residential/Community Unit Plan to R-1 Single Family Residential. Ward 3.

Deferred from November 19 and December 10, 2002.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. 22,121. MOVED BY MCATEE, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

B.Ordinances on final hearing:

1.Authorizing installation of "Do Not Enter, 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday" signs for eastbound traffic on NW 30^th Street between Roff Avenue and Tulsa Avenue, and for southbound traffic on Lyons Boulevard between NW 30^th Street and Cashion Place. Ward 1.

ADOPTED. ORD. 22,118. MOVED BY CORNETT, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

2.Authorizing installation of "Do Not Enter, 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday" signs for northbound traffic on McKinley Avenue between NW 80^th Street and Wilshire Boulevard. Ward 2.

ADOPTED. ORD. 22,119. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

C.1.Public hearing re:

a.2113 SW 13^th Street (north house, middle house) Ward 6

2.Resolution declaring the long-term boarded structure is dilapidated; directing said structure to be torn down, establishing dates of January 8, 2003 and February 7, 2003 for commencement and completion of removal by owners.

PUBLIC HEARING HELD: C. 1. ADOPTED: C. 2. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. ABSENT: FOSHEE. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

VIII.D.1.Public hearing re:

a.1600 South Agnew Avenue (commercial building) Ward 6

b.736 North Brauer Avenue (north house, south house) Ward 6

c.812 South Dewey Avenue (east commercial building, west commercial building) Ward 6

d.3904 South Harvey Avenue (house) Ward 6

e.2600 North Kate Avenue (rear south shed) Ward 7

f.4300 South Lindsay Avenue aka 700 SE 42^nd Street (house) Ward 7

g.2208 West Main Street (house with attached carport) Ward 6

h.2622 West Main Street (house) Ward 6

i.2832 West Park Place (garage) Ward 6

j.3852 West Park Place (garage) Ward 3

k.12724 Parker Heights Boulevard (house) Ward 7

l.2004 Peachtree Street (shed) Ward 7

m.821 South Walker Avenue (commercial building with attached shed) Ward 6

n.9721 North Western Avenue (rear house) Ward 2

o.1612 NE 11^th Street (garage) Ward 7

p.1509 NE 12^th Street (house) Ward 7

q.1523 NE 12^th Street (garage) Ward 7

r.2309 SE 12^th Street (shed) Ward 7

s.1417 NE 13^th Street (house) Ward 7

t.2514 SE 13^th Street (house, shed) Ward 7

u.2332 NW 16^th Street (garage) Ward 6

v.2344 NW 16^th Street (garage) Ward 6

w.3113 NE 16^th Street (house) Ward 7

x.715 SE 18^th Street (house, cellar) Ward 7

y.4232 NE 20^th Street (house) Ward 7

z.1900 NW 27^th Street (shed) Ward 2

aa.100 SE 33^rd Street (house, garage) Ward 7

bb.10111 NE 41^st Street (commercial building, wellhouse) Ward 7

cc.1118 NW 96^th Street (house, shed) Ward 2

VIII.D.2.Resolution declaring the structures are dilapidated; directing said structures to be torn down, establishing dates of January 8, 2003 and February 7, 2003 for commencement and completion of removal by owners.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED: D. 1. a, b, d-h, j-l, o-q, s-u, x, y, aa, bb. STRICKEN: D. 1. i, n, r, v, z, cc. DEFERRED TO FEBRUARY 4, 2003: D. 1. c, m, w. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, AND JOHNSON. ABSENT: FOSHEE, SIMANK. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

E.1.Public hearing re:

a.2509 South Blackwelder Avenue aka 2511 South Blackwelder Avenue (house) Ward 6

b.712 North Brauer Avenue (house) Ward 6

c.1413 Garland Drive (house) Ward 7

d.3101 South Goff Avenue aka 3500 SW 29^th Place (apartment building) Ward 3

e.743 North Kentucky Avenue aka 1900 NW 7^th and 741 North Kentucky Avenue (rear house, garage apartment) Ward 6

f.3310 South Liberty Avenue aka 3500 SW 29^th Place (apartments) Ward 3

g.3100 South Meta Avenue aka 3500 SW 29^th Place (apartment) Ward 3

h.3504 South Shartel Avenue (house, garage) Ward 6

i.3534 South Shawnee Avenue (house) Ward 3

j.622 NW 5^th Street (apartment) Ward 6

k.1500 NE 8^th Street (house) Ward 7

l.1129 NW 9^th Street (house) Ward 6

m.1932 NW 9^th Street (house, garage, cellar) Ward 6

n.1735 NW 11^th Street (house) Ward 6

o.2309 SE 12^th Street (house, shed) Ward 7

p.3245 NW 13^th Street (house) Ward 6

q.518 NW 26^th Street (house) Ward 2

r.823 NE 27^th Street aka 821 NE 27^th Street (duplex) Ward 7

s.2015 NW 27^th Street (garage) Ward 2

t.1340 SW 29^th Street (commercial building) Ward 6

u.3500 SW 29^th Place aka 3200 South Saint Clair Avenue (apartments) Ward 3

v.3500 SW 29^th Place (apartment) Ward 3

w.3140 NW 30^th Street (house, shed) Ward 2

 

 

VIII.E.1.x.2637 SW 34^th Street (house, shed, garage) Ward 6

y.2641 SW 34^th Street (house) Ward 6

z.2213 SW 35^th Street (house, garage) Ward 6

aa.218 SE 44^th Street (east apartment building) Ward 4

bb.1112 NW 85^th Street (house) Ward 2

cc.927 NW 115^th Court (townhouse) Ward 2

2.Resolution declaring the structures are unsecured.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED: E. 1. b, c, g, j-l, n, o, s, t, w, z, bb, cc. STRICKEN: E. 1. a, d, e, f, h, i, m, p, q, r, u, v, x, y, aa. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, AND JOHNSON. ABSENT: FOSHEE, SIMANK. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

F.1.Public hearing regarding Petition for De-annexation, part of SE/4, Section 7, T12N, R4W, I.M. Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, filed by the City of Bethany, Oklahoma for de-annexation/detachment of two tracts of land located north of NW 50^th Street and west of Council Road from the corporate limits of The City of Oklahoma City. Ward 1.

2.Ordinance diminishing the corporate limits of The City of Oklahoma City by excluding two tracts of land located north of NW 50^th Street and west of Council Road. Ward 1.

Deferred from October 1, 2002.

STRICKEN: F. 1, 2. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.

$G.Ratify and approve Addenda Nos. 1 and 2 and award contract to Downey Contracting, L.L.C., MAPS Project MC-0024, canal widening and hoof splash improvements, $124,054, Santa Fe Railroad Track, California Avenue, Southeast to Stiles Avenue; and approving contract and bonds. Ward 7.

RATIFIED, APPROVED AND AWARDED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, AND JOHNSON. ABSENT: FOSHEE, SIMANK. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

VIII.$H.Receive the Metropolitan Area Projects Citizens Oversight Board Semi-Annual Report.

RECEIVED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, AND JOHNSON. ABSENT: FOSHEE, SIMANK. MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.

I.Enter into executive session with the Municipal Counselor to discuss the Court ordered Settlement Conference in the case of Charlotte M. Guiffre v The City of Oklahoma City, United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, Case No. CIV-01-1706-A, as authorized by 25 O.S. (2001) §307(B)(4).

ENTERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.

J.1.Claim recommended for denial:

a.Ora B. Redic $755.35

AND/OR

2.Enter into executive session with the Municipal Counselor to discuss the above claim as authorized by 25 O.S. (2001) §307(B)(4).

DEFERRED TO JANUARY 22, 2003: J. 1 AND 2. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.

IX.Claims for Approval.

 

 

 

X.Items from Council.

A.Agreement with The Law Office of Scott D. Bergthold, P.L.L.C., to provide professional assistance in developing new regulations or legislation relating to sexually oriented businesses, not to exceed $11,500.

Councilman McAtee

Deferred from December 31, 2002.

MOTION TO DEFER NO LATER THAN MARCH 4, 2003: FAILED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. NAYS: CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, AND FOSHEE. MOTION TO DENY: FAILED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: BROOKS, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. NAYS: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, MCATEE, RINEHART, AND FOSHEE. APPROVED. MOVED BY MCATEE, SECONDED BY FOSHEE. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, AND JOHNSON. NAYS: BROOKS AND SIMANK.

Mr. McAtee said the All College Basketball Classic was a fantastic event Saturday night. He complimented the Mayor on the promo spot he did for Oklahoma City.

Mayor Humphreys said Tim Brassfield at All Sports asked him to do the promotional spot. The Mayor thanked Cox Communications for producing the spot without a fee.

Ms. Brooks said there was a wonderful article in Sunday's paper about the Ford Center. The article stated the NCAA Basketball Association is very enthusiastic about Oklahoma City and the Ford Center.

Mayor Humphreys said thanks should be given to OU and OSU for agreeing to trade dates to be able to come to the Classic. They came to the City at some financial sacrifice to their own schools.

Mayor Humphreys thanked Vice Mayor Brent Rinehart for chairing the meeting last week and said he heard it went well.

Mr. Rinehart thanked Mayor Humphreys for his comments.

Mr. Foshee said the Mayor did a great job on the All College event and thought the commercials put Oklahoma City in a wonderful light. The Ford Center looked great and was packed with people, which looked very impressive.

Mr. Foshee congratulated the University of Oklahoma for their win over Washington State at the Rose Bowl

Mr. Foshee thanked the Blazers for all the courtesies shown to his daughter when she sang the National Anthem at a hockey game. His son-in-law also attended. Mr. Foshee thanked the fans for all the wonderful comments afterwards.

Ms. Johnson said she felt honored to receive so many expressions of sympathy on the passing of her mother. She thanked all the people who attended the funeral on Saturday.

Ms. Johnson congratulated Councilman McAtee on his appointment to the Human Development Steering Committee for the National League of Cities.

Mr. Foshee requested an update of repairs at SW 89^th Street and Western Avenue. Paul Brum, Public Works Director, reported all the curbs and gutters will be finished this week. The entire project should be finished within thirty days from today.

XI.Citizens to be Heard.

Steve Flores, 3709 NW 59^th Street, spoke about littering and asked the Council to use inspectors to warn and fine repeat litterers.

XII.City Manager Reports.

XIII.Adjournment. 10:40 a.m.

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Kirk Humphreys
Mayor

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Brent Rinehart

Vice Mayor

ATTEST:

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Frances Kersey
City Clerk

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James D. Couch
City Manager