THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY
JOURNAL OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 4, 2003
(The agenda was posted on the Council Chamber bulletin board at 4:01 p.m. on
February 28, 2003.)
I. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
DR. BOB LONG
ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
PLEDGE LED BY COUNCILMAN RINEHART
II. Call to Order. 8:37 a.m.
MAYOR HUMPHREYS PRESIDING.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT.
III. From the Office of the Mayor.
A. Resolution of Commendation for the March 2003 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis
Club Employee of the Month, Louis Scott.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
B. Appointment of Charles Burton, Jr. and John Hickson to the Oklahoma City Game
and Fish Commission.
CONFIRMED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
C. Appointment of Bond Payne to the Bond Advisory Committee.
CONFIRMED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
Mayor Humphreys said he attended the Rally for America last night at Fifty Penn Place
in support of our troops and the President. He was glad to see all the people who
came out for the rally.
Mayor Humphreys announced Hal Smith will be Grand Marshal of the St. Patrick's Day
Parade.
IV. A. Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for February 25, 2003.
RECEIVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
B. Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for February 18, 2003.
APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
V. Request for Uncontested Continuances.
RECESS COUNCIL MEETING. 8:47 a.m.
CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY. 8:47 a.m.
(Majority of a Quorum required for approval)
1. Assignment and Amendment No. 3, to contract for landscape architectural services,
Project MP-0213, Conceptual Master Plan Development and Construction, Phases I and
II of the Recreation and Sports Complex Improvements in South Lakes Park, SW 119th
Street and Meridian Avenue, fee increase of $20,000. Ward 3.
ASSIGNED AND APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT.
2. Oil and Gas Lease Agreement to Shields Energy, Inc. for Geraldine Park, 3229 North
Geraldine. Ward 1.
APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
ADJOURN OCMFA. 8:47 a.m.
RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING.
VI. Consent Docket.
A. Resolution approving an agreement with Copy Solutions, a Division of RK Black,
Inc., (C37223), lease and maintenance of one Ricoh Aficio AP3800CMF digital copier,
March 4, 2003 through June 30, 2003.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION.
B. Rejection of bids for auctioneering services for surplus office equipment, unclaimed
property and miscellaneous items (BID-3516).
REJECTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, 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 March 25, 2003:
1. (ABC-534) 3416 North May Avenue, ABC-1 Alcoholic Beverage Consumption, Restaurant
with Limited Alcohol overlaying the C-3 Community Commercial District. Ward 2.
2. (PC-9779) 5101 South Choctaw Road from AA Agricultural to R-A Single Family Rural
Residential. Ward 4.
3. (PUD-908) 8135 NW 85th Terrace from PUD-674 Planned Unit Development to PUD-908
Planned Unit Development. Ward 1.
4. (PUD-913) 3101-3629 West Overholser Drive and 10000-10048 NW 36th Street from
AA Agricultural to PUD-913 Planned Unit Development. Ward 1.
5. (PUD-915) 14700 North Pennsylvania Avenue from R-1 Single Family Residential to
PUD-915 Planned Unit Development. Ward 8.
6. (PUD-918) 12900-13024 North Broadway Extension from I-2 Moderate Industrial to
PUD-918 Planned Unit Development. Ward 7.
7. (PUD-919) 11201-11345 NW Expressway from PUD-215 Planned Unit Development to PUD-919
Planned Unit Development. Ward 8.
VI. C. 8. (SPUD-310) 7820 South Pennsylvania Avenue from R-1 Single Family
Residential to SPUD-310 Simplified Planned Unit Development. Ward 5.
9. (SPUD-311) 3014-3016 South Harvey Avenue from R-1 Single Family Residential and
I-1 Light Industrial to SPUD-311 Simplified Planned Unit Development. Ward 6.
INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING MARCH 25, 2003. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY
BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK,
JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
D. 1. Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing April 8, 2003, (CE-587)
to vacate NE 9th Street and the platted alley through Block 13, Maywood Addition
and Block 1, Oak Park Addition, between North Geary Avenue and North Lincoln Boulevard.
Ward 7.
2. Resolution establishing a date for enactment of said ordinance and determining
those entitled to notice.
INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING APRIL 8, 2003: D. 1. ADOPTED: D. 2. MOVED BY
SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART,
FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
E. 1. Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing April 8, 2003, (CE-602)
closing a three foot portion of a platted 25-foot utility easement through Lot 19,
Block 1, Springhollow Addition, 11116 Springhollow Court. Ward 8.
2. Resolution establishing a date for enactment of said ordinance and determining
those entitled to notice.
INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING APRIL 8, 2003: E. 1. ADOPTED: E. 2. MOVED BY
SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART,
FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
VI. F. Surveyor's Certificate and Correction of Plat, Westlake, Blocks 23
and 24, south of Memorial Road and east of Rockwell Avenue. Ward 8.
APPROVED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
G. 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 from February 4, 2003.
GRANTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
H. Resolution authorizing preparation of an application for federal grant funds from
the 2003 Collaborative Initiative to Help End Chronic Homelessness; authorization
to publish a Request for Proposals to seek proposals from non-profit organizations
for permanent housing, substance abuse treatment, mental health services, in response
to the Notification of Funding Availability; and assistance to chronically homeless
veterans be included in the grant application.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
I. Resolution releasing the subdivision bond for Magnolia Square, south of Northwest
Expressway and west of Sara Road. Ward 1.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
J. Resolution accepting the subdivision bond and dedications contained in the final
plat of Miller's Gate, Third Addition, north of NW 36th Street and west of Sara Road.
Ward 1.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
VI. K. Resolution accepting the dedications contained in the final plat of
Eckerd Store #3981, south of SW 119th Street and west of Pennsylvania Avenue. Ward
5.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
L. Resolution allocating Fiscal Year 2002-03 HOME Program Community Housing Development
Organization operating funds to the Neighborhood Housing Services of Oklahoma City,
$23,000; and authorization to execute the necessary agreements. Wards 6 and 7.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
M. Amendment No. 1, Project PC-0126, Utility Relocation Agreement with Oklahoma Natural
Gas Company for street improvement, South Eastern Avenue from SE 15th Street to SE
29th Street, increase of $22,980.91. Ward 7.
APPROVED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
N. Amendment No. 1, Contract PR2-00/01, street resurfacing, (10 locations), increase
of $53,492.92; accepting the project and placing maintenance bond into effect. Wards
1, 2, 3 and 7.
APPROVED, ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN EFFECT. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES:
MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
O. Assignment and Amendment No. 3, to contract for landscape architectural services
with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority, Project MP-0213, Conceptual
Master Plan Development and Construction, Phases I and II of the Recreation and Sports
Complex Improvements in South Lakes Park, SW 119th Street and Meridian Avenue, fee
increase of $20,000. Ward 3.
ASSIGNED AND APPROVED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT.
VI. P. Ratify and approve Addenda Nos. 1, 2 and 3, and award contract to Markwell
Paving Company, Project PC-0205, street widening and reconstruction, $1,945,307.45;
SW 29th Street from Portland Avenue to Meridian Avenue; assigning Professional Services
Industries, Inc. as testing laboratory; and approving contract and bonds. Wards 3
and 6.
RATIFIED, APPROVED, AWARDED AND ASSIGNED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES:
MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
Q. 1. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process
and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $6,000 and
all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed
by Caryl Bishop.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.
2. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and
to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $12,300 and all
costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Rochelle
Gordon.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.
R. Agreement with Oklahoma County for street improvements, PJ-OK-83, I-240 South
Service Road, Douglas Boulevard to SE 89th Street and Post Road, not to exceed $72,000.
Ward 4.
APPROVED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
VI. S. Oil and Gas Lease Agreement with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities
Authority to Shields Energy, Inc. for Geraldine Park, 3229 North Geraldine. Ward
1.
APPROVED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
T. Final acceptance, Project No. BC-0088, bridge replacement, North Western Avenue
at Chisholm Creek, south of NW 192nd Street; and placing maintenance bond into effect.
Ward 8.
ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN EFFECT. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT.
U. Acceptance of permanent easement, Project BC-0142, bridge construction, SW 89th
Street west of Council Road. Ward 3.
ACCEPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
V. Resolution authorizing the open market purchase of water and wastewater treatment
chemicals until contract award, trial testing of chemicals, qualified trial chemicals,
and related chemicals for which a need cannot be specified, (OM3-C39037), March 4,
2003 through June 30, 2003, estimated cost $500,000.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES
DEPARTMENT.
VI. W. Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing March 11, 2003,
relating to Personnel and Retirement Systems; amending Chapter 40, Article III, Division
5, Section 201(7) to change the definition of employee, to exclude non-participating
employee groups from receiving healthcare and insurance benefits after retirement;
and Section 202(2)(b) by limiting the recognition of the Oklahoma Firefighters Pension
and Retirement System as a group that is eligible to receive a continuing benefit
to those who terminate employment prior to January 1, 2003.
INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING MARCH 11, 2003. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY
BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK,
JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.
X. Oklahoma City Airport Trust Agreement-Supplemental Airport Lease Agreement No.
1, Aero Oklahoma LLC, extend the drop dead date for all required actions to be completed
pertaining to the acquisition, assignment and assumption of the Ellers-Leader Enterprises
Airport Development Partnership's Original Lease, to March 7, 2003, Will Rogers World
Airport. Ward 3.
APPROVED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS.
Y. Consent to assignment and assumption of Lease Agreement (Original Lease) dated
January 17, 1990 between the Trustees of the Oklahoma City Airport Trust and Ellers-Leader
Enterprise Airport Development Partnership, Will Rogers World Airport. Ward 3.
APPROVED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS.
VI. Z. Termination of Air Cargo Lease Agreement, Trustees of the Oklahoma
City Airport Trust and Ellers-Leader Enterprise Airport Development Partnership dated
January 17, 1990, setting commencement date of March 7, 2003 for the Air Cargo Lease
Agreement dated November 20, 2002 between Trustees of the Oklahoma City Airport Trust
and Aero Oklahoma LLC, Will Rogers World Airport. Ward 3.
APPROVED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS.
VII. Concurrence Docket.
VIII. Items Requiring Separate Votes.
A. Ordinances on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval (five of
nine affirmative votes required for approval):
1. (PC-9775) 2546 NW 23rd Street from R-1 Single Family Residential to O-1 Limited
Office. Ward 6.
ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,168. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES:
MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
2. (PC-9776) 2932 NW 23rd Street from C-3 Community Commercial to R-2 Medium Low
Density Residential. Ward 6.
ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,169. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES:
MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
3. (PC-9778) 3300 West Reno Avenue from R-1 Single Family Residential to I-2 Moderate
Industrial. Ward 6.
ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,170. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES:
MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
VIII. A. 4. (PC-9780) 5800 West Reno Avenue from I-3 Heavy Industrial to I-2
Moderate Industrial. Ward 3.
ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,171. MOVED BY MCATEE, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES:
MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
5. (PUD-899) 14901 North Santa Fe Avenue from R-4 General Residential to PUD-899
Planned Unit Development. Ward 8.
Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation.
ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,172. APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL
EVALUATION. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
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.
Easement requested but not submitted.
DEFERRED TO APRIL 8, 2003. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
7. (SPUD-313) 600 SW 4th Street from R-1 Single Family Residential to SPUD-313 Simplified
Planned Unit Development. Ward 6.
Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation.
ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,174. APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL
EVALUATION. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
8. (SPUD-314) 3801 North Meridian Avenue from PUD-858 Planned Unit Development to
SPUD-314 Simplified Planned Unit Development. Ward 1.
ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,173. MOVED BY CORNETT, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES:
MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
ABSENT: SIMANK. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
VIII. B. Ordinance on final hearing, authorizing the installation of "No
Parking Anytime" signs on the west side of Brookline Avenue between NW 73rd
Street and Grand Boulevard; and removing "No Parking Anytime" signs on
the west side of Blackwelder Avenue from NW 16th Street extending one and a half
blocks north of NW 16th Street. Wards 2 and 6.
ADOPTED. ORD. #22,167. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS,
CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: SIMANK.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
C. 1. Public hearing re:
a. 8500 Oak Avenue aka West of 11901 Rose Drive (north shed, south shed, east shed)
Ward 7
b. 2320 East Park Place (house) Ward 7
c. 11825 Rose Drive (east shed) Ward 7
d. 2521 NE 19th Street (house) Ward 7
e. 9 SE 30th Street (house) Ward 7
f. 243 SE 38th Street (house, cellar, north dog house, south dog house) Ward 7
g. 1905 NW 39th Street (garage) Ward 2
h. 905 NW 67th Street (house, shed) Ward 2
i. 1515 NW 17th Street (carport) Ward 6
Deferred from February 18, 2003.
2. Resolution declaring the structures are dilapidated; directing said structures
to be torn down, establishing dates of March 5, 2003 and April 4, 2003 for commencement
and completion of removal by owners.
ADOPTED: C. 1. a-h. STRICKEN: C. 1. i. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES:
MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
VIII. D. 1. Public hearing re:
a. 5208 Bodine Drive (house) Ward 4
b. 306 SE Grand Boulevard aka 304 SE Grand Boulevard (house, rear apartment) Ward
7
c. 1416 Straka Terrace (house) Ward 5
d. 1122 NW 10th Street aka 1120 NW 10th Street (apartment) Ward 6
2. Resolution declaring the structures are unsecured.
ADOPTED: D. 1. b and d. STRICKEN: D. 1. a and c. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY BROOKS.
AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON
AND LIEBMANN. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
E. Resolution rescinding the Resolution of February 9, 1999, and abolishing the program
on Cox Cable Channel 20 to identify individuals charged with municipal offenses under
Article VII of Chapter 30 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 1999, and related
State offenses.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. NAYS: RINEHART. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S
OFFICE.
F. Revocable permit for holding a multi-cultural program for children, March 25-28,
2003, Stars and Stripes Park, sponsored by Green Meadows Productions. Ward 8.
APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BROOKS. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
G. Resolution adopting a revised Park Naming and Renaming Policy for Oklahoma City
parks and park facilities.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS,
MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
VIII. H. 1. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor not to appeal the
awards of costs and attorneys' fees in 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 to prepare and execute all necessary paperwork
to pay said judgments.
AND/OR
2. Enter into executive session with the Municipal Counselor to discuss the awards
of costs and fees in the above case, as authorized by 25 O.S. (2001) §307(B)(4).
ADOPTED: H. 1. NO ACTION TAKEN: H. 2. MOVED BY BROOKS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES:
MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. NAYS:
RINEHART. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.
I. Enter into executive session with the Municipal Counselor to discuss the "Written
Demand" from "More Than Ten Resident Taxpayers of The City of Oklahoma
City Calling Themselves: Taxpayers for Honest Government ("THG"), dated
February 25, 2003, as authorized by 25 O.S. (2001) §307(B)(4).
ENTERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, 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. Lula Broussard $313.95
Deferred from February 18, 2003
b. Timothy C. Hearn $1,652.82
Deferred from February 18, 2003
c. Minnie Jones $2,793.72
Deferred from February 18, 2003
d. Zenephor and Oleta Overstreet $1,333.14
Deferred from February 18, 2003
e. The Rawlings Company $4,691.33
f. Mary A. Slaughter $2,625
Deferred from February 18, 2003
g. Debbie Smith $3,805
Deferred from February 18, 2003
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. e. DEFERRED TO MARCH 11, 2003: J. 1. a-d, f and g. MOVED
BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART,
FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ENTERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION: J. 2. MOVED
BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART,
FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.
IX. Items from Council.
A. Resolution designating and promoting the Oklahoma Adventure District, encompassing
Coles Garden, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, the National Softball
Hall of Fame, the Oklahoma City Zoo, the Oklahoma Firefighters' Museum, the Omniplex,
Remington Park, and Tinseltown USA. Ward 7.
Councilwoman Johnson
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT,
BROOKS, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
IX.
Mr. Cornett said even though his father passed away in 1997, he recently received
a diploma for his graduating from high school. Mr. Cornett explained how the Oklahoma
City Public School System has a new program where those who dropped out of high school
to serve in World War II are being awarded diplomas all these years later. His father's
diploma is dated 1942, but is signed by Cliff Hudson and the current members of the
School Board.
Mayor Humphreys said he knew Mick's father, Carroll Cornett, and he is credited for
building the gymnasium, basketball and wrestling program at Satellite Athletic. He
was a wonderful man who ran the gym and who volunteered there daily for forty years.
IX.
Mr. McAtee thanked the Oklahoma City Blazers for the hospitality they showed
his family Saturday night at Mayor and Council Night. Oklahoma City can be proud
that the Blazers are one of the few hockey teams in the country who are actually
showing a profit. There were over 10,000 people attending the game that night. Mr.
McAtee congratulated Mick Cornett for making $100 for a charity when he scored a
goal during one intermission at the hockey game Saturday night.
Mr. Rinehart asked if the City could review a potential traffic problem that might
be in the making at the Pole Road exit off I-240. With construction beginning soon
at I-35 and I-240 and scheduled to take 16-18 months to complete, the access to Crossroads
Mall will be limited. Pole Road exit will be used as an alternate route to the mall
but there is a stop sign at the end of the off-ramp that might cause a backup on
the freeway.
Mr. Rinehart also asked if the City could check with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation
to be sure they have plans to display the appropriate signage announcing the alternate
route to Crossroads Mall so congestion and confusion can be minimized.
Mr. Foshee commended Mayor Humphreys for attending the Rally for America yesterday.
Mr. Foshee supports the United States troops and the President and he said the very
same comments being made now by war protesters were made about Adolph Hitler. The
comments he referred to were: "He's not hurting us, it's a continent away...and
we should strive to appease him or strive for peace".
Mr. Foshee said Saddam Hussein is a man who has gassed his own people and committed
numerous war crimes in Kuwait. He reiterated his support for United States troops
and said the majority of the American people support the President. Mr. Foshee said
the bottom line is Saddam Hussein is a terrorist.
Mayor Humphreys said the Viet Nam war was fought to stop Communism and was very divisive
to our country. He said we should remember that eighteen months ago our country was
attacked and thousands of people died. The terrorists intend nothing but ill for
our country. Saddam Hussein is aiding and abetting these terrorists and trying to
find the wherewithal to attack us. The Mayor feels this situation is vastly different
than the situation surrounding the Viet Nam war.
IX.
Ms. Simank said Oklahoma City has a new slogan for the month of April: "Keep
it clean OKC. Let's be litter-free in 2003". Ms. Simank thanked Becky Durrett
with the Oklahoma City Adopt a Street Program for organizing this effort. She reminded
everyone that on April 8, 2003, the Downtown Litter Blitz is scheduled at Leadership
Square at 3:00 p.m. She encouraged businesses to get involved and asked them to call
Becky directly at 297-2141 for more details.
Ms. Johnson emailed the troops on the USS Oklahoma City to let them know how proud
she is that they are defending our freedom.
Ms. Johnson said trash pick up is especially important in Oklahoma City because Oklahoma
City is a windy city and debris gets blown around. She thanked a group of people
who came out on February 15th and picked up trash on NE 23rd Street.
Mayor Humphreys said Oklahoma City Beautiful has challenged the Mayor and Council
to a litter pickup on 23rd Street sometime this spring.
Ms. Brooks thanked the City for partnering with Oklahoma City Beautiful and said
if anyone is interested in organizing more clean ups they should call 525-8822.
Ms. Johnson issued a challenge to everyone involved in Leadership Oklahoma City to
participate in these clean up efforts.
Ms. Johnson announced she was leaving this afternoon for the National League of Cities
Conference. She was asked to participate at the Nigh Leadership Institute and feels
there are some bright and competent young people out there to pass the public leadership
baton to. Catherine O'Connor, Assistant City Manager, was also on the panel and did
a great job of talking about our city and how it has grown.
Mr. Liebmann said it was a good investment to get a TotalCare membership if your
insurance coverage isn't adequate to cover ambulance expenses.
Mr. Leibmann reminded everyone about the Water Trust meeting this afternoon at 2:00
p.m.
IX.
Mr. Liebmann said Saturday night the streets of Oklahoma City were bustling with
the Blazers hockey game going on at the Ford Center, Pre-Paid Legal hosting 10,000
people at a convention at the Cox Center, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic performing
at the Civic Center and the Red Tie dinner held at the Cox Center. All reports stated
the parking was adequate and the traffic moved freely.
Mr. Cornett said the way finding system leads people to parking at the Santa Fe parking
garage but felt signs are needed to tell people how to get to the Ford Center from
the Santa Fe parking garage. If someone really doesn't know, it can be quite confusing.
Mr. Couch said some signage improvements were in the plans for the Cox Center and
those plans might be expanded to include Mr. Cornett's suggestion.
X. Citizens to be Heard.
Luke Buthman spoke about the Falun Gong regime in China.
XI. City Manager Reports.
1. Finance Committee Meeting Schedule for the Fiscal Year 2003-2004
2. Presentation on New Historical Preservation Design Guidelines and Standards
Russell Claus, Planner, presented on overview of the new Historical Preservation
Design Guidelines and Standards.
XII. Adjournment. 10:45 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