THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY
JOURNAL OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 11, 2003
(The agenda was posted on the Council Chamber bulletin board at 4:03 p.m.
on February 7, 2003.)
I. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
REVEREND RUSS KOELZER
DRAPER PARK CHRISTIAN CHURCH
PLEDGE LED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON
II. Call to Order. 8:34 a.m.
MAYOR HUMPHREYS PRESIDING.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT.
III. From the Office of the Mayor.
A. Appointment of Michael E. Dunn to the Board of Adjustment.
CONFIRMED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. ABSENT: LIEBMANN.
IV. A. Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for February 4, 2003.
RECEIVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. ABSENT: LIEBMANN.
B. Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for January 22, 2003.
APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, AND JOHNSON. ABSENT: LIEBMANN.
V. Request for Uncontested Continuances.
RECESS COUNCIL MEETING.
CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC PROPERTY AUTHORITY. 9:07 a.m.
(Five of nine affirmative votes required for approval.)
1. Resolution authorizing destruction of financial records for fiscal year 1996-1997
and prior years in the Finance Department.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
ADJOURN OCPPA.
RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING.
VI. Consent Docket.
A. Resolution authorizing the purchase of dump beds from State Contract
(SW30106), February 11, 2003 through June 30, 2003, estimated cost $75,000.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PROCUREMENT
SERVICES DIVISION.
B. Resolution authorizing the sole source purchase of Fuelmaker vehicle
refueling appliances from Fuelmaker Corporation (SS3-C38071), February 11, 2003
through June 30, 2003, estimated cost $50,000.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PROCUREMENT
SERVICES DIVISION.
VI. C. Resolution authorizing the first amendment of the fiscal year
2002-03 Community Development Block Grant Technical Assistance for Neighborhood
Capacity Building Contract with Neighborhood Alliance to include the approved
fiscal year 2001-02 Best Practices Program, $3,000.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
D. Ordinances to be introduced and set for final hearing March 4, 2003:
1. (PC-9775) 2546 NW 23rd Street from R-1 Single Family Residential to O-1 Limited
Office. Ward 6.
2. (PC-9776) 2932 NW 23rd Street from C-3 Community Commercial to R-2 Medium
Low Density Residential. Ward 6.
3. (PC-9778) 3300 West Reno Avenue from R-1 Single Family Residential to I-2
Moderate Industrial. Ward 6.
4. (PC-9780) 5800 West Reno Avenue from I-3 Heavy Industrial to I-2 Moderate
Industrial. Ward 3.
5. (PUD-899) 14901 North Santa Fe Avenue from R-4 General Residential to PUD-899
Planned Unit Development. Ward 8.
6. (PUD-917) 16501-17125 North Pennsylvania Avenue and 2101-2445 NW 164th Street
from AA Agricultural and R-1 Single Family Residential to PUD-917 Planned Unit
Development. Ward 8.
7. (SPUD-313) 600 SW 4th Street from R-1 Single Family Residential to SPUD-313
Simplified Planned Unit Development. Ward 6.
8. (SPUD-314) 3801 North Meridian Avenue from PUD-858 Planned Unit Development
to SPUD-314 Simplified Planned Unit Development. Ward 1.
INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING MARCH 4, 2003. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED
BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE,
SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
VI. E. Resolution accepting:
1. Dedications contained in the final plat of Oak Hollow Industrial Park, south
of SE 89th Street and west of Eastern Avenue. Ward 4.
2. Subdivision bond and dedications contained in the final plat of Wind Wood
North, Section 1, south of East Interstate 240 and west of Sooner Road. Ward
4.
ADOPTED: E. 1, 2. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING
DEPARTMENT.
F. Contract for architectural services with Richard L. Cavin, Architect, P.C.
and Glover Architects, P.C. (Joint Venture), Project MB-0666, Animal Welfare
facility expansion, 2811 SE 29th Street, fee of $155,200. Ward 7.
APPROVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT.
G. Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in adopting
resolution rescinding contract with M & M Ditching, Inc., Project WC-0378,
water and sanitary sewer line relocations, Broadway Extension at Memorial Road
and Kelley Avenue. Wards 7 and 8.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
H. Final acceptance:
1. Project DC-0212, drainage improvements, NW 4th Street and Morgan Road; and
placing maintenance bond into effect. Ward 3.
2. Project PC-0168, street construction, Phillips Avenue from NE 8th Street
to NE 10th Street, and NE 8th Street from Lincoln Boulevard to Lottie Avenue;
and placing maintenance bonds into effect. Ward 7.
ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN EFFECT: H. 1, 2. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.
AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON
AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
VI. I. Resolution declaring the cancellation of the regular Council meetings
scheduled on June 24, July 8, July 22, August 5, August 19, September 3, September
16, and September 30, 2003 due to an anticipated lack of quorums for said meetings;
and directing the City Clerk to give notice of such cancellations.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE.
J. Consulting contract with Azteca Systems, Inc., Project WM-0088 and SM-0115,
purchase and implementation of a comprehensive Field Work Management System,
$407,500 with a ten percent contingency.
APPROVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
K. Rental agreement with Dave Lindo, City-owned house located inside the grounds
of the Martin Park Nature Center, 4700 West Memorial Road, February 11, 2003
to February 10, 2004, $280 per month. Ward 8.
APPROVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT.
¢ L. Agreement with the Independent School District No. 89 of Oklahoma
County for the provision of school security services, retroactive to July 1,
2002 through June 30, 2003; revenue not to exceed $829,538 and authorizing the
deposit of funds.
APPROVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. POLICE DEPARTMENT.
VI. M. Resolution declaring a certain structure, Foundry Building 208A,
Gulfstream Complex, 7400 NW 50th Street, Bethany, Oklahoma, to be surplus to
the needs of The City of Oklahoma City; authorizing the Corporate Trustee, Bank
of Oklahoma, N.A., to execute a Release of said structure; and authorizing the
Trustees of the Oklahoma City Airport Trust to have said structure removed and
the site remediated by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Wiley Post Airport.
Ward 1.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. DEPARTMENT OF
AIRPORTS.
N. Resolutions accepting:
1. Donations from the Best Friends of the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Division,
including a cash donation of $6,030 for medicine, vaccines, tests for diseases,
medical supplies, and collars valued at $378.
2. Donation of $5,000 from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals for the care and housing of 53 dogs rescued from abandonment and
starvation in Stillwell, Oklahoma.
3. Grant of $5,000 from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals for Animal Control Officer training.
4. Donations to the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Division generally, upon receipt
of the donation by the Division, without creating a resolution for each single
donation unless requested by the donor.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. NEIGHBORHOOD
SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
VII. Concurrence Docket.
A. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving
plans and specifications to be advertised for bids, Project WC-0389, Phase I,
6-inch, 8-inch and 12-inch water main replacement, Interstate 44 and North May
Avenue, between NW 39th Street and NW 50th Street, from May Avenue to Grand
Boulevard. Ward 2.
CONCURRED. BID RECEIPT DATE: FEBRUARY 25, 2003. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED
BY JOHNSON. 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 rejecting bids,
and approving revised plans and specifications to be advertised for bids, Project
WC-0449, 12-inch water main replacement, SW 74th Street between Pennsylvania
Avenue and Virginia Avenue. Ward 5.
CONCURRED. BID RECEIPT DATE: FEBRUARY 25, 2003. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED
BY JOHNSON. 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
to Professional Services Agreement with Thompson and Associates to conduct additional
cost of service and rate design work, increase of $66,470.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
D. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving contract
for engineering services with Coon Engineering, Inc., Project WC-0358, water
main replacement (Phase II), Ridgeview Drive to Pennsylvania Avenue from Britton
Road to Huntleigh Drive, fee of $49,600. The Village.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
VII. E. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in ratifying
and approving Addendum No. 1, Project WR-0039, water main extension, South Sunnylane
Road between SE 59th Street and North I-240 Frontage Road. Ward 4.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. 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 adopting resolution
declaring an emergency, Project SC-0650, sanitary sewer replacement, NW 105th
Street to NW 105th Terrace between McKinley Avenue and Western Avenue; approving
construction plans, waiving formal competitive bidding procedures; ratifying
informal sealed bidding procedures; awarding construction contract to Bivens
Contractors, Inc., $131,873; assigning Engineering Services and Testing, Inc.
as testing laboratory; ratifying issuance of emergency work order; and approving
contract and bonds. Ward 2.
STRICKEN. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
VIII. Items Requiring Separate Votes.
A. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval (five
of nine affirmative votes required for approval), (PC-9777) 211 NW 59th Street
from R-1 Single Family Residential to I-1 Light Industrial. Ward 2.
ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,151. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY CORNETT.
AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON
AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
B. Ordinance on final hearing, 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.
ADOPTED. ORD. #22,150. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MUNICIPAL
COURT.
VIII. C. 1. Public hearing re:
a. 10725 Sleepy Hollow Drive (house) Ward 4
b. 1804 NW 9th Street (garage) Ward 6
c. 1523 NW 17th Street (apartment) Ward 6
d. 3821 South Harvey Avenue (house) Ward 6
Deferred from September 17, 2002, October 15, 2002, November 13, 2002, December
10, 2002
e. 6500 NW 11th Street aka 6504 NW 11th Street (apartment building) Ward 3
Deferred from December 11, 2001, February 12, 2002, June 11, 2002, December
10, 2002
f. 6500 NW 11th Street aka 6509 NW 11th Street (apartment building) Ward 3
Deferred from December 11, 2001, February 12, 2002, June 11, 2002, December
10, 2002
g. 6500 NW 11th Street aka 6526 NW 11th Street (apartment building) Ward 3
Deferred from December 11, 2001, February 12, 2002, June 11, 2002, December
10, 2002
2. Resolution declaring the structures are dilapidated; directing said structures
to be torn down, establishing dates of February 12, 2003 and March 14, 2003
for commencement and completion of removal by owners.
ADOPTED: C. 1. b,c. DEFERRED TO MARCH 11, 2003: C. 1. d-g. DEFERRED TO APRIL
15, 2003: C. 1. a. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. NEIGHBORHOOD
SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
D. 1. Public hearing re:
a. 2136 Sherman Avenue (house) Ward 7
b. 1904 NW 11th Street (house) Ward 6
c. 4336 NE 16th Terrace (house) Ward 7
d. 1510 NW 18th Street (duplex, garage) Ward 6
e. 101 NW 19th Street aka 2009 North Broadway Avenue (rear house) Ward 7
f. 1413 NE 30th Street (house, shed) Ward 7
g. 7601 SW 74th Street (house, garage, barn) Ward 3
h. 417 NW 90th Street (house) Ward 7
i. 1159 NW 91st Street (house, shed) Ward 2
VIII. D. 2. Resolution declaring the structures are unsecured.
ADOPTED: D. 1. a-e, g. STRICKEN: D. 1. f, h, i. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY
JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK,
JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
$ E. Resolutions approving:
1. Real estate donation agreement with H. Seth Wood for a 0.2273 acre tract
of land, for the North Canadian River Sedimentation Basin and new roadway, north
of SW 15th Street, east of MacArthur Boulevard, south of Reno Avenue. Ward 3.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT.
2. Real estate purchase agreement with H. Seth Wood for a 0.4432 acre tract
of land, for the North Canadian River Sedimentation Basin and new roadway, north
of SW 15th Street, east of MacArthur Boulevard, south of Reno Avenue, $18,603.
Ward 3.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT.
$ F. Resolutions approving:
1. Real estate donation agreement with Saffell, LLC, for a 3.4027 acre tract
of land, for the North Canadian River Sedimentation Basin and new roadway, north
of SW 15th Street, east of MacArthur Boulevard, south of Reno Avenue. Ward 3.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT.
VIII. $ F. 2. Real estate purchase agreement with Saffell, LLC, for 0.6222
acre and 0.4432 acre tracts of land, for the North Canadian River Sedimentation
Basin and new roadway, north of SW 15th Street, east of MacArthur Boulevard,
south of Reno Avenue, $45,598. Ward 3.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT.
G. 1. Enter into executive session with the Municipal Counselor to discuss the
action styled: Dannie Patrick Wooten and Gilda Hanley v. Billy Joe Smith and
The City of Oklahoma City, Case No. CJ-2002-7779-67, in the District Court of
Oklahoma County, as authorized by 25 O.S. (2001)§307(B)(4).
ENTERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES:
MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON
AND LIEBMANN. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.
2. Enter into executive session with the Municipal Counselor to discuss settlement
in the case of Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. v. The City of Oklahoma City, Zerby
Interests, L.L.C. and Westgate Market Place Developers II, L.L.C., Oklahoma
County District Court Case No. CJ-2000-1254, as authorized by 25 O.S. (2001)§307(B)(4).
ENTERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES:
MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON
AND LIEBMANN. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.
H. 1. Claims recommended for denial:
a. GuideOne Insurance $11,316.63
b. The Hartford Unknown Amount
c. Don Hill $82.18
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: H. 1. NO ACTION TAKEN: H. 2. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED
BY FOSHEE. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE,
JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: SIMANK. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.
IX. A. 1. Claims for Approval.
a. Bob Boatman $100
b. Amy Graymire $85
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).
APPROVED: A. 1. NO ACTION TAKEN: A. 2. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN.
AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND
LIEBMANN. ABSENT: SIMANK. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.
X. Items from Council.
A. Resolution expressing concern with the National League of Cities' recent
article on President Bush's Economic Growth Plan and encouraging the Board of
the National League of Cities to undertake a wider and more thoughtful evaluation
of the President's Economic Growth Plan.
Councilman Liebmann.
STRICKEN. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MCATEE, RINEHART, AND
FOSHEE. NAYS: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT:
SIMANK.
B. Resolution be introduced and set for final hearing February 18, 2003 declaring
Council's intent to continue a program on Cox Cable Channel 20 (The City government
channel), to identify individuals charged with municipal offenses under Article
VII of Chapter 30 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code 1999, entitled Prostitution,
Public Lewdness, etc., and related state offenses.
Councilman Rinehart.
MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING FEBRUARY 18, 2003 AS AMENDED:
FAILED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY RINEHART. AYES: MCATEE, RINEHART, AND FOSHEE.
NAYS: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: SIMANK.
Ms. Brooks said she wouldn't be here next week because she will be watching
her mother receive an award from the Texas Alliance for Arts and Education and
be recognized as an Outstanding Leader for the State of Texas.
X.
Mayor Humphreys congratulated Ms. Brooks and reminded everyone her mother
had attended Councilwoman Brooks' swearing in ceremony four years ago when she
was 80 and she had a considerable presence.
Ms. Johnson said Councilwoman Brooks' mother's name has been mentioned recently
in the National League of Cities for her efforts in the arts in Lubbock, Texas.
Mr. McAtee encouraged all the residents of Windsor Oaks to come to the neighborhood
meeting tonight.
Mr. Rinehart asked the City Manager if there were city ordinances against panhandling
and, if so, could they be enforced.
Mr. Couch suggested doing a sweep and making the City's presence known for a
period of time.
Mr. Foshee said he spent the weekend with his daughter in Charleston, South
Carolina, to celebrate his birthday. Having a son-in-law in the military, Mr.
Foshee is sensitive to all the families separated because of the military build
up overseas. He encouraged everyone to spend time with military family members
left behind by inviting them to church or over for dinner. He said his daughter
is very fortunate to have a strong support group of pilots' wives who get together
on a regular basis, but not everyone in that situation is as fortunate.
Mr. Foshee said the project at SW 89th and Western Avenue is now ready to be
paved but the Public Works Director says the outside temperatures have to rise
before the asphalt work can begin.
Ms. Johnson thanked the Oklahoma Transit Association for presenting her with
an award last Wednesday night.
Ms. Johnson said the Persimmon Hills Neighborhood Association is meeting tonight
and invited everyone to attend.
Ms. Johnson thanked the City Manager for the new website and feels it is more
convenient for people to e-mail her through the site rather than having to remember
a long e-mail address.
Ms. Johnson also talked about the City funds wasted on rounding up animals when
cattle trucks overturn. Her understanding is the County has contracts with cowboys
to round up animals when these trucks overturn. She thought it would be best
to let the County handle that task and no longer spend City funds on it.
X.
Mr. Liebmann had a great neighborhood meeting in Copper Creek last Tuesday
night. He reminded everyone about Friday being Valentine's Day.
Mr. Liebmann also likes the new website and gave accolades to the City Manager.
XI. Citizens to be Heard.
Mark Powers, 331 SE 49th Street, commented about the "John TV"
issue.
XII. City Manager Reports.
1. Seatbelt Citation Demographics
2. Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Presentation
Roy Williams, Economic Director of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce,
made a presentation.
3. Quarterly Fund Transfer Report
4. New "OKC.GOV" City Web Site
Mr. Couch reported the latest sales tax check, which included Christmas sales,
was $1.4 million below target and was $1 million below last year's collections.
The Use Tax was $400,000 below target for the month. This puts Oklahoma City
$7 million behind for the first eight months of the year and may negatively
impact the projections for next year.
XIII. Adjournment.
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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