THE City Of Oklahoma City

THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY
JOURNAL OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 4, 2003

(The agenda was posted on the Council Chamber bulletin board at 4:01 p.m. on January 31, 2003.)

I. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

REVEREND ELI SHELDON
CROWN HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH

PLEGE LED BY COUNCILMAN FOSHEE

II. Call to Order. 8:39 a.m.

MAYOR KIRK HUMPHREYS PRESIDING.

ALL MEMBERS PRESENT.

III. From the Office of the Mayor.

Presentation of a check was made to the Oklahoma City Police Department in the amount of $807,643.64 from funds confiscated during a drug raid. The asset forfeiture check was presented by Robert McCampbell, United States Attorney, to Deputy Chief of Police, David Shupe.

PROCLAIMED: February, 2003 as "Earned Income Tax Credit Information Month." Received by Debi Holtzclaw, Marketing Coordinator for Office of Workforce Development, Karen O'Neill, Territory Manager for United States Revenue Service, and Rebekah Zahn, Executive Director of Neighborhood Alliance.

A. Appointment of Barney Semtner to the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority.

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

B. Appointment of Robert Fillmore and P. Ed Kirkpatrick to the Board of Appeals - Building Code.

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

III. C. Appointment of Ira Schlezinger and Carol Wilkinson Troy to the Civic Center Foundation.

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

D. Appointment of Marty Christensen, Larry McAtee and Guy Liebmann to the Trails Advisory Committee.

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

E. Resolution of Commendation for the February 2003 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month, Carnell Gates.

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

Mayor Humphreys recognized Ward 1 Youth Councilors: Angela Baker and Da'Mon Smith.

IV. A. Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for January 22, 2003.

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

B. Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for January 14, 2003.

APPROVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY FOSHEE. 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. 8:53 a.m.
(Majority of a Quorum required for approval)

1. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with PeopleSoft USA, Inc., to acquire Directory Interface software for Enterprise Resource Software and Maintenance, not to exceed $11,000.

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

2. Resolution authorizing the Risk Manager and the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority's legal counsel to enter into a Joint Petition settlement of the Workers' Compensation Court Claim No. 2000-02515Y, styled: Seanterel Darby, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier.

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

3. Joint resolution authorizing the Risk Manager and the Trust's legal counsel not to appeal, and to comply with the Order of Workers' Compensation Court Claim No. 2001-06063J, styled: Rebecca A. Cleary, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier.

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

ADJOURN OCMFA. 8:53 a.m.

CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC PROPERTY AUTHORITY. 8:53 a.m.
(Five of nine affirmative votes required for approval.)

1. Change Order No. 2, Project MP-0301, new privacy wall, resurfacing and new parking lot construction at Lake Hefner Golf Course, 7800 South Lake Hefner Drive; increase of $909. Ward 1.

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

OCPPA. 2. Joint Request for Proposals with the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority to be advertised for management and operation of youth sports programs and facilities at Woodson Park sports complex, SW 33rd and May Avenue. Ward 3.

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED. RECEIPT DATE: FEBRUARY 25, 2003. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

ADJOURN OCPPA.

CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE TRUST. 8:53 a.m.
(five of nine affirmative votes required for approval.)

1. Resolution authorizing the secondary open market purchase of 95-98 gallon injection molded carts and delivery to customers' homes (OM3-C39024), not to exceed $200,000.

ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

2. Resolution directing the General Manager of the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust to prepare to implement Solid Waste Changes in Fall 2003 and directing the Chairman to sign the second amendment to the R.W. Beck, Inc. contract in an amount of $79,400 for assistance in revising City Solid Waste Routes with minimized and phased service-day changes.

ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

ADJOURN OCEAT.

RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING.

VI. Consent Docket.

A. Contract award and approval, Chief Fire and Safety Co., Inc., (C38123), one mobile air supply unit vehicle, $244,053.

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. Resolution authorizing the open market purchase of fire alarm and sprinkler systems, inspections, testing, certification and repair/replacement parts and services, until formal specifications can be prepared and advertised for bid (OM3-C36134), retroactive to January 1, 2003 until a contract is awarded, estimated cost $100,000.

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

C. Ordinances to be introduced and set for final hearing on February 25, 2003:
1. (ABC-532) 2505 South Robinson Avenue, ABC-1 Alcoholic Beverage Consumption, Restaurant with Limited Alcohol overlaying the C-CBD/UD Central Business/Urban Design District. Ward 6.
2. (ABC-533) 307 NE 2nd Street, ABC-2 Alcoholic Beverage Consumption, Restaurant with Alcohol overlaying the PUD-728 Planned Unit Development and C-4 General Business Districts. Ward 7.
3. (PC-9767) 901 NW 67th Street from R-1 Single Family Residential to I-1 Light Industrial. Ward 2.
4. (PC-9768) 13501 South May Avenue from AA Agricultural to C-3 Community Commercial. Ward 5.
5. (PC-9769) 3000 SW 134th Street from AA Agricultural to R-1 Single Family Residential. Ward 5.
6. (PC-9771) property located approximately 963 feet south of SW 119th Street and approximately 500 feet east of South Pennsylvania Avenue from C-3 Community Commercial and O-2 General Office to R-1 Single Family Residential. Ward 5.

VI. C. 7. (PC-9774) 7700 SW 29th Street from PUD-399 Planned Unit Development to I-3 Heavy Industrial. Ward 3.
8. (PUD-899) 14901 North Santa Fe Avenue from R-4 General Residential to PUD-899 Planned Unit Development. Ward 8.
9. (PUD-907) 13301 North Rockwell Avenue from PUD-198 Planned Unit Development to PUD-907 Planned Unit Development. Ward 8.
10. (PUD-909) 1401-1423 South Council Road from I-2 Moderate Industrial to PUD-909 Planned Unit Development. Ward 3.
11. (PUD-910) 200 Bass Pro Drive from PUD-692 Planned Unit Development to PUD-910 Planned Unit Development. Ward 7.
12. (PUD-911) 2200-2224 North Western Avenue from O-2 General Office/HP/UC/Historical Preservation/ Urban Conservation to PUD-911 Planned Unit Development. Ward 6.
13. (PUD-912) 13500-13608 South May Avenue and 2800-2848 SW 134th Street from AA Agricultural to PUD-912 Planned Unit Development. Ward 5.
14. (PUD-914) 5629 North Western Avenue from O-2 General Office and PUD-30 Planned Unit Development to PUD-914 Planned Unit Development. Ward 2.
15. (PUD-916) 1711 NW 110th Street from R-1 Single Family Residential, R-2 Medium Low Density Residential, and R-4 General Residential to PUD-916 Planned Unit Development. Ward 2.
16. (SPUD-306) 1220 and 1226 NW 32nd Street from R-1 Single Family Residential to SPUD-306 Simplified Planned Unit Development. Ward 2.
17. (SPUD-312) 600 South Mustang Road from PUD-788 Planned Unit Development to SPUD-312 Simplified Planned Unit Development. Ward 3.

INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING FEBRUARY 25, 2003: C. 1-7 AND 9-17. STRICKEN: C. 8. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

VI. D. Grant of Quit Claim Deed to Capitol Hill Shalom Initiative, Inc., for rehabilitation and sale to a lower-income family, 1920 NE 26th Street. Ward 7.

DEFERRED TO MARCH 4, 2003. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

E. Resolution releasing subdivision bonds:
1. River Bend Estates, Section 9, north of NW 63rd Street and west of Council Road. Ward 1.
2. Glenhurst, Section 1, south of NW 122nd Street and east of MacArthur Boulevard. Ward 8.
3. Brenton Hills, Section 4, north of NW 150th Street and west of Western Avenue. Ward 8.
4. Fenwick, Section 9, north of NW 164th Street and east of Pennsylvania Avenue. Ward 8.

ADOPTED: E. 1-4. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

F. Memorandum of Agreement with the Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Officer and the Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority regarding the Skirvin Hotel acquisition, 1 Park Avenue. Ward 7.

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

G. Resolution accepting Warranty Deed in lieu of foreclosure on 613 NW 30th Street, redeeming back taxes, declaring the property surplus to The City's needs, and offering the property for sale to the public, $1,046.60. Ward 2.

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

VI. H. Ratify and approve Addendum No. 1 and award contract to Amis Construction Company, Project DC-0211, drainage improvements, $98,853, SW 74th Street and Santa Fe Avenue; assigning Terracon Consultants, Inc. as testing laboratory; and approving contract and bonds. Ward 5.

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

I. Resolution authorizing the remittance of an overpayment from the FEMA-1401-DR-OK Public Assistance Program to the Oklahoma Department of Civil Emergency Management, ice storm damage clean-up, $27,000.

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

J. Amendment No. 1 and Change Order No. 1:
1. Project PC-0168, Phillips Avenue from NE 8th Street to NE 10th Street and NE 8th Street from Lincoln Boulevard to Lottie Avenue; increase of $62,957.32. Ward 7.
2. Project DC-0212, drainage improvements, NW 4th Street, east of Morgan Road, increase of $10,247.40. Ward 3.

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

K. Final acceptance, Project DC-0154, Drainage Improvements, SW 59th Street, east of Walker Avenue, south and east to Santa Fe Avenue and Harvey Avenue; and placing maintenance bond into effect. Ward 5.

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.

VI. L. Grant of Public Easement Dedication to the public for street, drainage and utility purposes, south of NE 4th Street and east of Bryant Avenue. Ward 7.

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

M. Resolution declaring the necessity for acquiring and owning permanent and temporary easements, Project SC-0609, Phase II, NW 35th Street and Venice Boulevard to NW 40th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Ward 2.

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

N. Resolution approving execution of the 2002 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program Agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Civil Emergency Management regarding grant funding, for the development of a Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan for The City, $100,000.

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

O. Resolution approving project agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for IMY-0040-4(383)143, Project PC-0260, Interstate 40, approximately 1.5 miles east of County Line Road over unnamed creek. Ward 3.

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

P. Acceptance of mineral Quit Claim Deeds from the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority for ±18.93 mineral acres in the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge. Ward 1.

ACCEPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

VI. Q. Joint Request for Proposals with the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority to be advertised for management and operation of youth sports programs and facilities at Woodson Park sports complex, SW 33rd and May Avenue. Ward 3.

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED. RECEIPT DATE: FEBRUARY 25, 2003. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

R. Oklahoma City Airport Trust Agreements:
1. Passenger Airline Operating and Lease Agreement for Signatory Airlines, Southwest Airlines Co., continued operation of a Part 121 commercial air service including the leasing of exclusive space and use of certain facilities, retroactive to January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2007, Will Rogers World Airport. Ward 3.

2. Assignment and Assumption Agreement between William Henderson and Jesse Sullivan, lease of a hangar site for storage of a privately owned aircraft, retroactive to January 23, 2003 through December 31, 2006, Lot 5, Block 4, Clarence E. Page Airport. Ward 3.

3. Passenger Airline Operating and Lease Agreement for Non-Signatory Airlines, Grand Holdings, Inc., dba: Champion Air, operation of a Part 121 charter carrier service between Oklahoma City and Las Vegas, Nevada, including the leasing of non-exclusive space and use of certain facilities, retroactive to January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003, Will Rogers World Airport. Ward 3.

4. Lease Agreement, Robert Parker, lease of hangar site for storage of a privately owned aircraft, retroactive to January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2007, Block 1, Lot 1, and Clarence E. Page Airport. Ward 3.

5. Lease Agreement, Eugene Colangelo, lease of hangar site for storage of a privately owned aircraft, retroactive to January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2007, Block 5, Lot 6, Clarence E. Page Airport. Ward 3.

VI. R. 6. Supplemental Agreement No. 3, Alamo Rent-A-Car, Inc., release space in Terminal Building and associated rentals from the Original Lease Agreement for Terminal construction purposes, retroactive to November 15, 2002 through December 31, 2002, Will Rogers World Airport. Ward 3.

APPROVED: R. 1-6. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS.

S. 1. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $800 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Elmo A. Gaines, Sr.

2. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $4,500 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Giang Lam.

ADOPTED: S. 1,2. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.

T. Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing February 11, 2003, relating to the General Schedule of Fees and Municipal Court; amending Chapter 60 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 1999, by amending section 60-33-11 to collect court costs and probation fees as set forth by State law.

INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING FEBRUARY 11, 2003. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MUNICIPAL COURTS.

VI. U. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with PeopleSoft USA, Inc., to acquire Directory Interface software for Enterprise Resource System Software and Maintenance, not to exceed $11,000.

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

V. Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority authorizing the Risk Manager and the Trust's legal counsel not to appeal, and to comply with the Order of Workers' Compensation Court Claim No. 2001-06063J, styled: Rebecca A. Cleary, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier.

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

VII. Concurrence Docket.

VIII. Items Requiring Separate Votes.

A. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval (five of nine affirmative votes required for approval), (PC-9772) 7501 East Britton Road from AA Agricultural to R-A Single Family Rural Residential. Ward 7.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,146. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

VIII. B. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval (five of nine affirmative votes required for approval), (SP-331) Special Permit to operate a residential drug and alcohol treatment center in the I-1 Light Industrial District, 5245 South I-35. Ward 4.
Planning Commission approval subject to Summary of Technical Evaluation.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY AS AMENDED. ORD. #22,147. (AMENDMENT: CONDITIONAL UPON APPLICANT HAVING SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT SATISFACTORILY PER CITY STAFF'S REVIEW WITHIN NINETY DAYS.) APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION AS AMENDED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, BROOKS, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. NAYS: CORNETT, MCATEE, RINEHART AND FOSHEE. MOTION TO CALL QUESTION: FAILED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, BROOKS, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. NAYS: CORNETT, MCATEE, RINEHART AND FOSHEE. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

C. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval, (CE-601) closing North Meridian Avenue between NW 150th Street and NW 164th Street. Ward 8.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,148. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: BROOKS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

D. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency) recommended for denial, (CE-579), to close Edenborough Drive, between Kings Manor Court and Miles Lane. Ward 1.
Deferred from June 18, July 9, November 5 and November 19, 2002.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY AS AMENDED. ORD. #22,149. (AMENDMENT: NEIGHBORHOOD PAYS FOR CLOSING AND OPENING ROAD.) MOVED BY CORNETT, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: VICE MAYOR RINEHART, CORNETT, MCATEE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND LIEBMANN. NAYS: BROOKS AND JOHNSON. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

VIII. E. Ordinances on final hearing:
1. Authorizing the installation of "No Parking Anytime" signs on both sides of SW 125th Place in the 2800 block and on the east side of Gatewood Avenue between NW 16th Street and NW 15th Street; and removing "No Parking Anytime" restrictions on the south side of NW 16th Street between Indiana Avenue and Blackwelder Avenue (north leg), and the west side of Gatewood Avenue between NW 16th Street and one half block north of NW 16th Street. Wards 5 and 6.

ADOPTED. ORD. #22,140. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: VICE MAYOR RINEHART, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

2. Authorizing the installation of two hour handicap parking signs on the north side of NW 16th Street beginning 45 feet east of Indiana Avenue and extending 40 feet east, the south side of NW 16th Street beginning approximately 230 feet east of Indiana Avenue and extending 40 feet east, and the north side of NW 16th Street beginning approximately 45 feet east of Gatewood Avenue and extending 70 feet east. Ward 6.

ADOPTED. ORD. #22,141. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY FOSHEE. AYES: VICE MAYOR RINEHART, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

3. Authorizing the removal of the existing "No Parking, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday" signs on the north side of NW 16th Street between Blackwelder Avenue and 170 feet west of Indiana Avenue, and "No Parking, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday through Friday" signs on the west side of Indiana Avenue between NW 16th Street and one half block south of NW 16th Street. Ward 6.

ADOPTED. ORD. #22,142. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: VICE MAYOR RINEHART, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

VIII. E. 4. Authorizing the installation of "No Parking Between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m." signs in front of 924 NW 60th Street. Ward 2.

ADOPTED. ORD. #22,143. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: VICE MAYOR RINEHART, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

5. Authorizing the installation of "No Vehicles In Excess of Two Axles" signs on SE 45th Street from Shields Boulevard to dead-end east of Durland Avenue; SE 46th Street from Shields Boulevard to dead-end east of Lindsay Avenue; SE 47th Street from Shields Boulevard to dead-end east of Lindsay Avenue; SE 48th Street from Shields Boulevard to dead-end east of Lindsay Avenue; SE 49th Street from Stiles Avenue to dead-end east of Lindsay Avenue; SE 50th Street from Shields Boulevard to dead-end east of Lindsay Avenue; SE 51st Street from Shields Boulevard to Byers Avenue; SE 51st Street from Durland Avenue to dead-end east of Lindsay Avenue; SE 52nd Street from Shields Boulevard to Durland Avenue; SE 53rd Street from Shields Boulevard to Durland Avenue; SE 54th Street from Shields Boulevard to Durland Avenue; SE 56th Street from Byers Avenue to dead-end west of Byers Avenue; SE 57th Street from Shields Boulevard to Byers Avenue; SE 57th Street from Lindsay Avenue to dead-end west of Lindsay Avenue; SE 58th Street from Shields Boulevard to Byers Avenue; Stiles Avenue from SE 44th Street to SE 50th Street; Stiles Avenue from SE 51st Street to SE 55th Street; Stiles Avenue from SE 57th Street to SE 59th Street; Byers Avenue from SE 44th Street to SE 55th Street; Durland Avenue from SE 44th Street to SE 51st Street; Lindsay Avenue from SE 46th Street to SE 51st Street; Lindsay Avenue from SE 55th Street to SE 59th Street; and Phillips Avenue from SE 55th Street to dead-end south of SE 55th Street. Ward 4.

ADOPTED. ORD. #22,144. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY FOSHEE. AYES: VICE MAYOR RINEHART, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

VIII. F. Ordinances on final hearing:
1. 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; and amending and deleting language relating to certain determinations or review by the City Manager or his designee.

MOTION TO ADOPT: FAILED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: CORNETT, BROOKS, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. NAYS: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

OR
2. Relating to advertising and signs; amending Article VI of Chapter 3 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 1999, by amending Sections 3-180 and 3-181 thereof; deleting certain language relating to banner content; providing for the display of decorative banners on privately-owned light poles located in the City's right-of-way with permission of the owners of such poles and upon compliance with certain specified regulations; repealing Sections 3-182 and 3-183 thereof; renumbering Sections 3-184 as 3-182; and amending the Section to provide a penalty; and repealing Section 3-185.
OR

ADOPTED AS AMENDED. ORD. #22,145. (AMENDMENT: EXISTING PROGRAM WILL BE IN PLACE UNTIL JULY 1, 2003.) MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE AND LIEBMANN. NAYS: BROOKS, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
3. 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.

MOTION TO ADOPT: FAILED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MCATEE AND FOSHEE. NAYS: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.

VIII. G. 1. Award of purchase of $25,000,000 The City of Oklahoma City General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003, to the bidder whose bid is determined to offer the lowest true interest cost.

AWARDED TO MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER. TRUE INTEREST COST: 4.188%. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: VICE MAYOR RINEHART, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.

2. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency), providing for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds in the sum of $25,000,000 by The City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, authorized at an election duly called and held for such purpose; prescribing form of bonds; providing for a combined bond issue designated "General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003"; prescribing redemption provisions; providing for registration thereof; appointing a paying-agent registrar for the issue; providing for the levy of an annual tax for payment of principal and interest on the bonds; fixing other details of the issue; and authorizing a continuing disclosure agreement.

ADOPTED WITH EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,139. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: VICE MAYOR RINEHART, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. EMERGENCY. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: VICE MAYOR RINEHART, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.

H. 1. Public hearing re:
a. 2301 Gatewood Avenue (fence, garage) Ward 6
b. 2305 Gatewood Avenue (garage) Ward 6
c. 9721 North Western Avenue (front house, rear house) Ward 2
d. 924 SE 11th Street (house, shed) Ward 7
e. 4246 NE 16th Street (house) Ward 7
f. 1205 NE 20th Street (garage) Ward 7
g. 2031 NW 20th Street (garage) Ward 6
h. 2053 NW 21st Street (garage) Ward 6
i. 2009 NW 22nd Street (garage) Ward 6
j. 821 NE 31st Street (garage) Ward 7
k. 333 SW 46th Street (garage) Ward 4
l. 1122 NW 96th Street (house) Ward 2

VIII. H. 1. m. 812 South Dewey Avenue (east commercial building, west commercial building) Ward 6
Deferred from January 7, 2003
n. 821 South Walker Avenue (commercial building with attached shed) Ward 6
Deferred from January 7, 2003
o. 3113 NE 16th Street (house) Ward 7
Deferred from January 7, 2003
2. Resolution declaring the structures are dilapidated; directing said structures to be torn down, establishing dates of February 5, 2003 and March 7, 2003 for commencement and completion of removal by owners.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED: H. 1. b-e, g, i-l, o, H. 2. STRICKEN: H. 1. a and f. DEFERRED TO MAY 6, 2003: H. 1. h. DEFERRED TO JULY 8, 2003: H. 1. m and n. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: VICE MAYOR RINEHART, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

I. 1. Public hearing re:
a. 1908 North Brauer Avenue (apartment) Ward 6
b. 5020 Gaines Street (house) Ward 4
c. 2116 North Lottie Avenue aka 2114 North Lottie Avenue (house) Ward 7
d. 4224 NE 18th Street (house) Ward 7
e. 2708 NE 19th Street (house) Ward 7
f. 4508 NE 20th Street (house) Ward 7
g. 1604 NW 22nd Street (house) Ward 6
h. 121 NW 25th Street (house) Ward 7
i. 2034 NW 33rd Street (house) Ward 2
j. 333 SW 46th Street (house) Ward 4
k. 3132 SW 46th Street (house, shed) Ward 3
l. 328 NW 81st Street (house) Ward 7
m. 412 NW 82nd Street (house) Ward 7
n. 614 NW 91st Street (house) Ward 2
2. Resolution declaring the structures are unsecured.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED: I. 1. a, c-e, h, i, k, l, I. 2. STRICKEN: H. 1. b, f, g, j, m and n. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: VICE MAYOR RINEHART, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

VIII. $ J. Amendment No. 5 to contract for engineering services, MAPS Project MC-0022, MAPS North Canal, Santa Fe Railroad Track, California Avenue southeasterly to Stiles Avenue. Ward 7.

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

$ K. Change Order No. 2, Amendment No. 2, MAPS Project MC-0099, North Canadian River May Avenue Dam, North Canadian River, approximately 500 feet west of May Avenue (Dam No. 3), increase of $57,756.50, accepting the project and placing maintenance bond into effect. Ward 6.

APPROVED, ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN EFFECT. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: VICE MAYOR RINEHART, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

$ L. Amendment No. 5 to contract for architectural/ engineering services, MAPS Project MB-0423, renovations and addition to Civic Center Music Hall, 201 Channing Square, fee increase of $20,000. Ward 6.

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

$ M. 1. Change Order No. 2, MAPS Project MP-0237, MAPS North Canadian River Western Avenue basin dredging, North Canadian River from approximately 2200 feet east of Western Avenue to approximately 400 feet west of May Avenue. Ward 6.

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

VIII. $ M. 2. Resolution authorizing ownership transfer of City-owned stockpiled dredged material (sand/dirt) to the Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority, North Canadian River east of South Agnew Avenue. Ward 6.

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

$ N. Change Order No. 19, MAPS Project MB-0449, Library/Learning Center, Park Avenue and Hudson Avenue; increase of $8,935.10. Ward 6.

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

$ O. Ratify and approve Addendum No. 1, adopt resolution extending time for award of contract and award contract to M.L. Young Construction, LLC, Project MB-0672, Cox Convention Center Structural Repairs, Phase II, One Myriad Gardens, $416,000; assigning Terracon, Inc., as testing laboratory; and approving contract and bonds. Ward 7.

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

$ P. Specifications to be advertised for bids, MAPS Project MC-0199, Downtown Arena (Ford Center) Ventmaster Equipment Package; 100 West Reno Avenue. Ward 7.

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED. BID RECEIPT DATE: FEBRUARY 25, 2003. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: VICE MAYOR RINEHART, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

Q. 1. Resolution authorizing settlement in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, case number CIV-02-487-C, Sherri A. Carver v. The City of Oklahoma City, et al., and directing counsel to prepare and execute all necessary paperwork to effectuate said settlement.
AND/OR

VIII. Q. 2. Enter into executive session with the Municipal Counselor to discuss the above settlement in said case as authorized by 25 O.S. (2001)§307(B)(4).

ADOPTED: Q. 1. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: VICE MAYOR RINEHART, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. ENTERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSON: Q. 2. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: VICE MAYOR RINEHART, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.

R. 1. Claims recommended for denial:
a. Jimmy Ballard $2,297.59
b. Elvin C. Dean $500
c. Sarah Grayson $246.10
d. Gilda M. Reese $465.61
AND/OR
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: R. 1. a-d. NO ACTION TAKEN: R. 2. MOVED BY MCATEE, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: VICE MAYOR RINEHART, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.

IX. A. 1. Claim for Approval.
a. Southwestern Bell Telephone $726.74
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).

APPROVED: A. 1. NO ACTION TAKEN: A. 2. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: VICE MAYOR RINEHART, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.

X. Items from Council.

A. Resolution expressing the support of the City Council of The City of Oklahoma City for renaming the North Canadian River as the "Oklahoma River".
Councilman McAtee, Councilman Foshee, Councilwoman Simank and Councilwoman Johnson.

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

Mr. Liebmann stated a sign is needed near the airport directing people to the new art museum.

Ms. Simank cautioned Council to be selective about signage on airport road and starting unwanted precedents.

Mr. Couch said Council should wait for completion of the way-finding process currently underway. The way-finding process will identify ways to get people into the downtown area.

Ms. Brooks asked if there were any plans to make a brochure to distribute at the airport to help visitors with our way-finding system and to inform them about our cultural districts.

Mr. Couch said he didn't know about a brochure or any other recommendations, but he offered to look into it.

Ms. Johnson sent condolences to the families of the Columbia astronauts lost in Saturday's Space Shuttle disaster. She stated the scientific research done by the space program has been very important to America.

Ms. Johnson welcomed the visiting youth councilors. She said she met two other youth councilors at a Youth Listening Forum she attended last week at Oklahoma City Community College. It was an interesting forum where young people talked about issues of concern to them.

X.

Ms. Johnson said that Saturday marked the beginning of Black Heritage Month. She said she gave a speech recently at the prison in Lexington and met a certain minister who gave the sermon while she was there. This minister talked about some of the challenges he had while in the military and on his way to fight for our country. She said it is important to remember some of the more challenging times in our history so our young people will appreciate the progress that has been made.

Ms. Simank said she was very excited about renaming the Oklahoma River and it would be a great thing for our City and our State.

Ms. Simank sent her sincere thanks to a couple of Oklahoma City employees who assisted her last Tuesday immediately following a car accident. Felicia Williams, employed at the Department of General Services, jumped in to calm her and kept her still while the other employee, a police service tech, assisted. She commended them for doing a fine job.

Mr. Foshee said that part of the street project on SW 89th and Western has been asphalted and people living in that area have volunteered to help the owner of the construction company to get the project completed.

Mr. Foshee also said some potholes have been reported in the Rivendell addition, and he promised crews would repair those holes as soon as possible.

Mr. Cornett felt Ray Ackerman's idea about renaming the river was a great idea. He said when it comes to the branding and imaging of our City and State we have a long way to go, but this was a baby step in the right direction.

Mr. Cornett asked the Ward 1 youth councilors to talk about what they learned during the City Council meeting today.

Angela Baker, Youth Councilor from Putnam City North High School, thanked the City Council for allowing her to observe the meeting. She learned how passionate the councilors and the residents were about the affairs of the City and she thought it was wonderful.

X.

Da'Mon Smith, Youth Councilor from Putnam City High School, thanked the council members for allowing the Youth Leadership Exchange opportunities to interact with city government. He felt the experience provided a great avenue into city government which he is interested in pursuing after he graduates from high school in a few months.

Ms. Brooks said Oklahoma City was greatly affected by the Columbia disaster because of the close ties to some of the astronauts. One was from Amarillo, Texas and graduated from Texas Tech and another one was from Lubbock, Texas. She extended condolences to the families of all of the astronauts.

Ms. Brooks thanked the Vietnamese-American community for the wonderful celebration she recently attended. She thanked Councilwoman Simank and Councilman McAtee for attending the event. She reminded Council that she has only seven more weeks remaining in her term.

Mr. McAtee thanked the Vietnamese people for inviting him to the celebration. He said a few weeks ago during a Chamber of Commerce retreat, council members were encouraged to celebrate the diversity within our communities. He took his grandchildren to this celebration and thought it was an excellent way to experience the diversity of our neighborhoods and a great way to learn about other cultures.

Mr. McAtee thanked John Dugan, Planning Director, and Sergeant Epperly, Police Department, who volunteered to come to a meeting last night to discuss the NW 23rd Street revitalization project. These two employees gave their own time to participate in that meeting and he expressed his appreciation for their efforts.

Mr. McAtee reported that a business which used to provide off-airport parking is now storing wrecked vehicles going up for auction. This is quite an eye sore and he asked that the Planning Department check on this matter.

Ms. Simank asked if the vehicles were behind a fence.

XI. Citizens to be Heard.

XII. City Manager Reports.

1. Brookhaven Neighborhood Association Street Closing Request

XIII. Adjournment.

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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