THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY
JOURNAL OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 26, 2003
(The agenda was posted on the Council Chamber bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on August 22, 2003.)
I. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
PASTOR RAY IVY
CHEROKEE HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH
PLEDGE LED BY COUNCILMAN LIEBMANN
II. Call to Order. 8:32 a.m.
MAYOR HUMPHREYS PRESIDING.
COUNCILWOMAN SIMANK ABSENT.
III. From the Office of the Mayor.
A. Resolution of Commendation for Chesapeake Energy Corporation.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY MCATEE. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
B. Resolution of Commendation for Oklahoma City Beautiful.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
C. Resolution of Commendation for Oklahoma City Community Foundation.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY MCATEE. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
III. D. Resolution of Commendation for Lou Dechert.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.
E. Resolution approving travel expenses for Mayor Kirk Humphreys to attend the United States Conference of Mayors 2003 Fall Leadership meeting, October 9-11, 2003, Miami Beach, Florida.
(Two-thirds affirmative vote required for approval)
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: RINEHART.
F. Appointment of Stanley F. Hupfeld and Valerie R. Thompson to the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust.
CONFIRMED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: RINEHART.
PROCLAIMED: August 26, 2003, as OCU Varsity Rowing Day, received by Ron Norick, Chairman of the Oklahoma City River Redevelopment Authority, and Tom McDaniel, President of Oklahoma City University.
Mayor Humphreys recognized Cathy O’Connor, Finance Director/Assistant City Manager, and staff for achieving national recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association by being awarded with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2002-03 Budget.
IV. A. Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for August 12, 2003.
RECEIVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: RINEHART.
B. Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for July 29, 2003.
APPROVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: RINEHART.
V. Request for Uncontested Continuances.
RECESS COUNCIL MEETING. 9:19 a.m.
CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY. 9:19 a.m.
(Majority of a Quorum required for approval)
1. Joint resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager/General Manager to negotiate a contract for subsequent City Council and Trust consideration:
a. Express Scripts, Inc. to provide prescription drug benefit management program services for The City of Oklahoma City’s Self-Funded Group Health Plan, effective January 1, 2004.
b. PacifiCare of Oklahoma, Inc. and CommunityCare HMO, as Health Maintenance Organizations to provide managed care services to The City of Oklahoma City and participating public trust employees, retirees, and eligible dependents, effective January 1, 2004.
ADOPTED: 1. a,b. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: RINEHART. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.
2. Resolution authorizing the sole source purchase of training units for PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource Planning System from PeopleSoft, USA, not to exceed $71,250, fiscal year 2003-04.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: RINEHART. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
ADJOURN OCMFA. 9:19 a.m.
CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC PROPERTY AUTHORITY. 9:19 a.m.
(Five of nine affirmative votes required for approval.)
1. Resolution allocating $82,761.25 from the Golf System Operating Reserve Fund for operation and maintenance of Golf System courses.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: RINEHART. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
OCPPA. 2. Joint resolution authorizing the Facilities Use Affiliation Agreement with seven 18-hole golf courses by the Metropolitan Youth Development Education Foundation, Inc. (Oklahoma City First Tee Chapter) to allow participants of the First Tee Program, at the Birdie Level and above, access to play at any of the seven courses at the First Tee Fee, retroactive to March 1, 2003 through February 29, 2028.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANNN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: RINEHART. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
3. Resolution establishing green fees and annual permit fees at Oklahoma City Public Property Authority golf system golf courses, September 2, 2003 through June 30, 2004.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: RINEHART. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
4. Resolution establishing a First Tee Fee at the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority golf courses.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: RINEHART. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
5. Professional Services Agreement with the Oklahoma Centennial Commemoration Fund, Inc., to raise and administer public and private funds for certain Centennial projects in Oklahoma City, $500,000, retroactive to July 1, 2003.
APPROVED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: RINEHART. CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE.
6. Final acceptance, Project MP-0301, new privacy wall resurfacing and new parking lot construction, Lake Hefner Golf Course, 7800 South Lake Hefner Drive; and placing maintenance bond into effect. Ward 1.
ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN EFFECT. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: RINEHART. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
ADJOURN OCPPA. 9:20 a.m.
CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE TRUST. 9:20 a.m.
(five of nine affirmative votes required for approval.)
1. Performance bond from Waste Management of Oklahoma for solid waste collection services.
APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: RINEHART. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
ADJOURN OCEAT. 9:20 a.m.
RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING.
VI. Consent Docket.
A. 1. Contract award and approval, Lincoln Equipment, Inc. (C46120), G. Farney and Associates, Inc. (C46121); swimming pool repair/replacement parts and accessories; August 26, 2003 through June 30, 2004.
2. Resolution authorizing the open market purchase of items for which a need cannot be specified (OM4-C46122), estimated cost $25,000, August 26, 2003 through June 30, 2004.
AWARDED AND APPROVED: A. 1. ADOPTED: A. 2. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION.
B. Contract award and approval, The Fastenal Company (C46123), D.F. Sales (C46124), Hilti, Inc. (C46125), J&E Supply & Fastener Co., Inc. (C46126), KAR Products (C46127), Hessel Holding Co., Inc. dba A M Supply (C46128), fasteners, August 26, 2003 through June 30, 2004.
AWARDED AND APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION.
VI. C. Resolution authorizing and directing staff to negotiate contracts with III Star Agency (C47130), Effective Transitions, Inc. (C47131), Lend-A-Hand Parent-Child Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, Inc. (C47132), Urban League of Greater OKC, Inc. (C47133), Wildewood Christian Church (C47134), juvenile offender community services, mentoring and literacy, fiscal year 2003-04.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION.
D. Service subcontract with Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City and Oklahoma/Canadian Counties, Inc. to perform lead-based paint inspections and risk assessments on households as specified by the agency, retroactive to July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.
APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
E. Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing September 23, 2003, (PC-9830) 321 SE 37th Street from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-2 Medium Low Density Residential. Ward 7.
INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING SEPTEMBER 23, 2003. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
F. Ordinances to be introduced and set for final hearing September 23, 2003:
1. Relating to the General Schedule of Fees, amending Chapter 60, Title 59, Article VII, of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 2002, pertaining to the addition of a fee for construction mobile homes.
VI. F. 2. Relating to Zoning, amending Chapter 59, Article VI, Section 59-6300.1 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 2002, pertaining to qualified use and structure regulations by providing conditions for vehicle impound yards and damaged vehicle auctions, and providing conforming uses.
INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING SEPTEMBER 23, 2003: F. 1,2. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
G. Ordinances to be introduced and set for final hearing September 23, 2003:
1. Amending Chapter 59, Article XXI of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 2002, by the creation of a new Section 59-21140 Mayfair Heights Urban Conservation District.
2. (UC-14) establishing the Mayfair Heights Urban Conservation District, between North May Avenue, North Miller Avenue, NW 50th Street, and NW 41st Street. Ward 2.
INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING SEPTEMBER 23, 2003: G. 1,2. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
H. Contract for governmental services with the Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission, provide enforcement of the Zoning Code in the Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning District, bounded by NE 8th Street on the south, Lottie Avenue on the east, I-235 on the west, and NE 30th Street on the north, retroactive to July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. Ward 7.
DEFERRED TO SEPTEMBER 9, 2003. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
VI. I. Amendment and extension of Professional Services Agreement with Community Capital Group General Partnership to assist the City with formulating a Section 108 Loan Program evaluation of proposals and other services as deemed necessary to facilitate the economic recovery of the Central Business District and Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area, not to exceed $50,000, retroactive to July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.
APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
J. Resolution allocating Community Development Block Grant Program income in the amount of $23,626.64 for interim repairs to the Skirvin Hotel which completes the establishment of a repair fund in the amount of $30,000; and authorization to expend $10,750 for repair of a parapet on the building, 200 North Broadway. Ward 6.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
K. Resolution approving the award of 2003-04 Neighborhood Capacity Building Funds for technical assistance from the Community Development Block Grant to Possibilities, Inc., for its Neighbors in Action Project Institute, $47,970; Neighborhood Alliance, for grant writing training, Community Center Project, Neighborhood Organizing Assistance and Neighborhood Leaders for Today, $32,030.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
L. Resolution declaring certain property surplus, 613 NW 30th Street; and authorization to advertise for bids by public auction. Ward 2.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
VI. M. Resolution approving Request for Proposals to be advertised, servicing of housing rehabilitation loans for the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program; and authorization to negotiate a proposed loan servicing agreement.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
N. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to file quiet title actions in the district courts of Oklahoma to clear title to properties donated to The City for use in its Affordable New Home Construction Program, as authorized by Title 11, Section 22-101 of the Oklahoma statutes, all without further specific Council authorization, as long as federal funds are available.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
O. Resolution accepting the dedications contained in the final plat of Sheffield Gardens, north of NW 150th Street and west of Santa Fe Avenue. Ward 8.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
P. Resolution releasing the subdivision bond for Wind Wood North, Section 1, south of Interstate 240 and west of Sooner Road. Ward 4.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
VI. Q. Revised plans and specifications to be advertised for bids, Project MC-0135, Galleria Parking Garage expansion, NE corner of Sheridan Avenue and Hudson Avenue and Project PC-0242, Harvey Avenue Street extension. Ward 6.
APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED. BID RECEIPT DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2003. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
R. Final plans and specifications to be advertised for bids:
1. Project PC-0235 and WC-0463, street improvements and water and wastewater facilities reconstruc-tion, NW 10th Street from Morgan Road to Sara Road. Wards 1 and 3.
2. Project MP-0189, Lake Overholser Trail, Lake Overholser Reservation, NW 10th Street and NW 39th Street, east side of Lake Overholser. Ward 1.
APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED. BID RECEIPT DATE SEPTEMBER 16, 2003: R. 2. BID RECEIPT DATE SEPTEMBER 23, 2003: R. 1. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
S. Specifications to be advertised for bids,
1. Project DM-0225, channel cleaning and maintenance, (seven locations). Wards 1, 2 and 8.
2. Project DM-0226, channel cleaning and maintenance, (13 locations). Wards 2, 7 and 8.
3. Project MC-0147, wayfinding signage, Downtown /Bricktown area. Wards 6 and 7.
APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED: S. 1-3. BID RECEIPT DATE SEPTEMBER 16, 2003. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
VI. T. Contract award to Cook’s Fence & Iron Co., Inc., Project MC-0224, fence repair and installation, not to exceed $200,000; July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; and approving contract and bonds. Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
AWARDED AND APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
U. Ratify and approve Addendum No. 1, and award contract to Shell Construction Company, Inc., Project PM-0142, pavement rehabilitation for the Police/Fire Training Center, 800 North Portland Avenue, $217,220.65; assigning Oklahoma Testing Lab as testing laboratory, and approving contract and bonds. Ward 6.
RATIFIED, AWARDED, ASSIGNED AND APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
V. Change Order No. 1:
1. Project MB-0652, Salt Storage Facility, Central Maintenance Facility, Southwest from the intersection of SW 15th Street and Portland Avenue, decrease of $73,184. Ward 3.
2. Project MC-0193, 800 MHz Trunked Radio System, Fire Station No. 28, 7101 South Anderson Road and Oklahoma Tower, 210 West Park Avenue, decrease of $23,113. Wards 4 and 6.
3. Project PC-0246, streetscape improvements to NW 16th Street, NW 16th Street from Classen Boulevard to Pennsylvania Avenue, increase of $2,774. Ward 6.
APPROVED: V. 1-3. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
W. Amendment No. 2, Project DC-0171 (B), drainage improvements, and Project SC-0588 (B), sanitary sewer improvements, Brock Creek, SW 49th Street to SW 55th Street, west of Youngs Boulevard, increase of $18,087.02. Ward 4.
APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
VI. X. Assignment and Amendment No. 1 to contract for engineering services, Project DC-0183, drainage improvements, NE 52nd Street, east of Rhode Island Avenue and north to Deep Fork Creek, fee increase of $17,920. Ward 7.
ASSIGNED AND APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
Y. Ratify and approve Addendum No. 1 and adopt resolution extending time for award of contract and awarding contract to Downey Contracting, L.L.C., Project MP-0265, improvements to swimming pools at Will Rogers Park, 3201 North Grand Boulevard; Lippert Park, 5501 South Shartel Avenue; and Sellers Park, 8303 South Villa Avenue; $1,340,500; assigning Standard Testing and Engineering as testing laboratory and approving contract and bonds. Wards 1, 4 and 5.
RATIFIED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
Z. Allocation of $7,000 from 2000 General Obligation Bond Funds, Proposition No. 3 — Traffic, Unlisted Funds "(c)" — Advanced Design & Engineering for Traffic, Project TC-0324, Meridian Avenue and SW 36th Street. Ward 3.
APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
AA. Ordinances to be introduced and set for final hearing September 9, 2003:
1. Authorizing the installation of four 30-minute parking spaces on Reno Avenue beginning approximately 120 feet west of the west curb line of E.K. Gaylord Avenue, and extending 80 feet west, south side, in the proposed cut-out spaces in front of the new Courtyard of the Marriot Hotel. Ward 7.
VI. AA. 2. Authorizing the installation of "No Vehicles in Excess of Two Axles" signs; Grove Avenue from NW 31st Terrace to NW 31st Street; Purdue Avenue from NW 10th Street to NW 16th Street; Green Valley Drive from NW 122nd Street to Memorial Road; and St. Andrews Drive from NW 122nd Street to Green Valley Drive. Wards 3 and 8.
INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING SEPTEMBER 9, 2003: AA. 1,2. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
BB. Agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for 2002-05 bridge inspections, Project MC-0227, large bridge inspections related to Engineering Contract No. 834 Project No. BR-NBIS(039) Job Piece No. 20671(04), $42,959, 2003-05 inspection cycle; and initiating the Bridge Inspection Program. Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
CC. Mutual Cooperation Agreement with Oklahoma County, street improvements, retroactive to July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
DD. Acceptance of:
1. Permanent easements, Project PC-0225, street widening, South Eastern Avenue, SE 44th Street to SE 59th Street. Ward 4.
2. Permanent easements, Project SD-1591, sanitary sewer improvements. Ward 8.
ACCEPTED: DD. 1,2. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
VI. EE. Preliminary Engineering Report, Project TC-0283, street and intersection improvements, North Kelley Avenue and NE 63rd Street; and authorization to prepare final plans and specifications. Ward 7.
APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
FF. Receive Consultant Review Committee Reports:
1. Project MP-0310, Canal Maintenance Facility west of canal south of I-40 alignment, and Project MP-0315, Myriad Botanical Gardens Crystal Bridge Improvements, 100 Myriad Gardens; and authorization to negotiate a contract. Wards 6 and 7.
2. Project MP-0316, Will Rogers Tennis Center improvements, 3400 North Portland Avenue; and authorization to negotiate a contract. Ward 1.
RECEIVED AND AUTHORIZED: FF. 1,2. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
GG. Resolution approving mileage reimbursement for actual and necessary personal transportation incurred by the Mayor and Council on City business in Oklahoma, fiscal year 2003-04.
(Two-thirds affirmative vote required for approval.)
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. COUNCIL SUPPORT OFFICE.
VI. HH. Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust authorizing grant of title to the property currently developed as a United States Army Reserve Center, totaling a sum of 23 to 24 acres of land, to the United States of America, in exchange for the mutual cancellation of the lease executed in 1971, modified in 1975, to the approximately 79 acres in the northeast corner of SE 59th Street and Douglas Boulevard, for construction of the Oklahoma Maintenance and Repair and Overhaul Technology Center. Ward 4.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
II. Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing September 9, 2003, relating to the General Schedule of Fees; amending the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 2002, Chapter 60, repealing Sections 60-47-29, 60-47-30.1 through 60-47-30.5, 60-55-16, 60-55-26, 60-55-27, 60-55-28 and 60-55-29 regarding sanitary sewer and water user charges, generally; adopting new Section 60-47-29 regarding sanitary sewer user charges, new Section 60-47-30 regarding additional surcharge for industrial users, new Section 60-55-16 regarding water user charges, new Section 60-55-26 regarding private fire service charges, new Section 60-55-27 regarding water meter calibration fees, new Section 60-55-28 regarding additional and private monthly meter charges, new Section 60-55-29 regarding service line water meter inspection fees, and new Section 60-55-37 establishing a fee for originating or transferring a utility customer service account; providing for an effective date of October 1, 2003.
INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING SEPTEMBER 9, 2003. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
VI. JJ. Resolution authorizing the open market purchase of laboratory equipment, supplies, accessories, chemicals, water and wastewater sample analysis and related items for which a need cannot be specified until contract award (OM4-C49047), estimated cost $200,000.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
KK. Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Airport Trust accepting:
1. Grant Agreement for FAA Grant No. 3-40-0072-046-2003, "Phase 2A of Terminal Building Expansion (Includes Portion of Apron Under Removed Concourses)", in the amount of $4,911,538, Will Rogers World Airport. Ward 3.
2. Grant Agreement for FAA Grant No. 3-40-0072-047-2003, "Modification of Outbound Baggage Handling Systems and Terminal Building to Accommodate Installation of Explosive Detection System Equipment", in the amount of $3,750,000, Will Rogers World Airport. Ward 3.
ADOPTED: KK. 1,2. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS.
LL. Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority authorizing and directing the City Manager/General Manager to negotiate a contract for subsequent City Council and Trust consideration:
1. Express Scripts, Inc. to provide prescription drug benefit management program services for The City of Oklahoma City’s Self-Funded Group Health Plan, effective January 1, 2004.
2. PacifiCare of Oklahoma, Inc. and CommunityCare HMO, as Health Maintenance Organizations to provide managed care services to The City of Oklahoma City and participating public trust employees, retirees, and eligible dependents, effective January 1, 2004.
ADOPTED: LL. 1,2. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.
VI. MM. Resolution declaring the cancellation of the Council meetings scheduled on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 and Tuesday, December 23, 2003, due to an anticipated lack of quorum for said meetings; and directing the City Clerk to give notice of such cancellations.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. CITY CLERK’S OFFICE.
NN. 1. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $1,789.60 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Carlos Adeniregun, a minor by and through his mother Barbara Sheffield.
2. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $2,767.60 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Diana Gathron, a minor by and through her mother Barbara Sheffield.
3. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $2,018.78 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Melvin H. and Opal M. Malone.
4. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $755.00 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Rose Ann Mann.
5. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $1,642.08 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Randall W. Morgan.
6. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $2,767.60 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Barbara Sheffield.
VI. NN. 7. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $1,685.60 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Larry Smith, a minor by and through his mother Barbara Sheffield.
ADOPTED: NN. 1-7. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.
OO. Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority authorizing the Facilities Use Affiliation Agreement with seven 18-hole golf courses by the Metropolitan Youth Development Education Foundation, Inc. (Oklahoma City First Tee Chapter) to allow participants of the First Tee Program, at the Birdie Level and above, access to play at any of the seven courses at the First Tee Fee, retroactive to March 1, 2003 through February 29, 2028.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
VII. Concurrence Docket.
A. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in ratifying and approving Addendum No. 1, Project SC-0640, Phase I, Tinker Relief Line, SE 29th Street to SE 59th Street from Post Road to Sooner Road. Ward 4.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
B. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving plans and specifications to be advertised for bids:
1. Project SC-0615, sanitary sewer system improvements, NW 22nd Street to NW 16th Street between Classen Boulevard and Brauer Avenue. Ward 6.
2. Project SC-0641, renovate lift station, NE 27th Street and Granada Boulevard. Ward 7.
VII. B. 3. Project WC-0416, water main replacement, NW 42nd Street to NW 52nd Street, between North May Avenue to Linn Avenue. Ward 2.
CONCURRED: B. 1-3. BID RECEIPT DATE: SEPTEMBER 9, 2003. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
C. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Amendment No. 1 to contract for engineering services:
1. Project SC-0465, Lightning Creek sanitary sewer rehabilitation and reconstruction, SW 17th Street to SW 30th Street from South Robinson Avenue to South Santa Fe Avenue, fee increase of $93,000. Wards 6 and 7.
2. Project ST-0087, Witcher Pump Station improvements, East Hefner Road and North Sooner Road, fee increase of $32,000. Ward 7.
3. Project WC-0444, water line relocation, intersection of Britton Road and MacArthur Boulevard, fee increase of $5,000. Ward 1.
CONCURRED: C. 1-3. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
D. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Amendment No. 1:
1. Project SC-0553, sanitary sewer replacement, NW 12th Street to NW 16th Street between Drexel Boulevard and Miller Avenue, decrease of $42,643.84; accepting the project; and placing maintenance bond into effect. Ward 6.
2. Project SC-0623, sanitary sewer rehabilitation, SW 59th Street and SW 74th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Country Club Drive, decrease of $180; accepting the project; and placing maintenance bond into effect. Ward 5.
VII. D. 3. Project WC-0447, water main replacement, West Hefner Road to Manchester Drive from Sunnymead Place to Greystone Avenue, decrease of $49,290.43; accepting the project; and placing maintenance bond into effect. The Village.
CONCURRED: D. 1-3. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
E. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Amendment No. 1 and Change Order No. 1, Project WR-0039, Sunnylane Road between SE 59th Street and North Interstate 240 Frontage Road, decrease of $3,334.10; accepting the project; and placing maintenance bond into effect. Ward 4.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
F. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Change Order No. 2, Project ST-0082, rehabilitation of raw sewage pump buildings Phases I and II, North Canadian Wastewater Treatment Plant, 12800 North Anderson Road, increase of $26,139.71. Ward 7.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
G. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Preliminary Engineering Reports:
1. Project SC-0465, Lightning Creek sanitary sewer line rehabilitation and reconstruction, SW 17th Street to SW 30th Street from Robinson Avenue to Santa Fe Avenue; and authorization to prepare plans and specifications. Wards 6 and 7.
2. Project WT-0046, Hefner Water Treatment Plant improvements, 3827 West Hefner Road; and authorization to prepare final plans and specifications. Ward 8.
CONCURRED: G. 1,2. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
VII. H. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in receiving the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality construction permits:
1. Permit No. SL000055030568, Project SC-0640, Phase I — Tinker Relief Line, SE 29th Street to SE 59th Street from Post Road to Sooner Road. Ward 4.
2. Permit No. SL000055030478, Project SC-0660, Interstate 40 Bricktown Canal Bridge relocation, SW 5th Street from Phillips Avenue to Byers Avenue, and Phillips Avenue from SW 4th Street to SW 5th Street. Ward 7.
CONCURRED: H. 1,2. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
I. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in adopting resolution declaring an emergency, Project SC-0653, sanitary sewer replacement, SW 19th Street to SW 36th Street between Virginia Avenue and Ross Avenue; approving construction plans; waiving formal competitive bidding procedures; ratifying informal sealed bidding procedures; awarding construction contract to Jordan Contractors, Inc., $216,367.70; assigning Oklahoma Testing Laboratories, Inc. as testing laboratory; ratifying issuance of an emergency work order; and approving contract and bonds. Ward 6.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
J. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in adopting resolution declaring an emergency, extending time for award of contracts and awarding contracts:
1. Project SC-0487, sanitary sewer replacement, NW 63rd Street and NW 69th Street along Country Club Drive to May Avenue; approving construction plans; waiving formal competitive bidding procedures; ratifying informal sealed bidding procedures; awarding construction contract to Urban Contractors, Inc.; $198,681; assigning Oklahoma Testing Laboratories, Inc. as testing laboratory; ratifying issuance of emergency work order; and approving contract and bonds. Ward 2.
VII. J. 2. Project WE-0044, emergency pipe support repair, Robinson Bridge at the North Canadian River, SW 15th Street and Robinson Avenue; approving construction plans; waiving formal competitive bidding procedures; ratifying informal sealed bidding procedures; awarding construction contract to Downey Contracting, L.L.C., $31,900; assigning GW2 Engineering, Inc. as testing laboratory; ratifying issuance of emergency work order; and approving contract and bonds. Ward 6.
CONCURRED: J. 1,2. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
K. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in adopting resolution extending time to award contracts and awarding of contracts to:
1. Whitetail Services, LLC, Project ST-0094, replacement of high performance coatings on four primary clarifiers, North Canadian Wastewater Treatment Plant, 12800 North Anderson Road, and Deer Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, 20600 North Portland Avenue, $260,000; and approving contract and bonds. Ward 7 and Edmond.
2. W.N. Couch, Inc., Project WC-0419, water main replacement, Meridian Avenue between NW 60th Street to NW 63rd Street, and NW 63rd Street between Harvard Avenue to Warren Avenue, $571,402; and approving contract and bonds. Ward 1.
CONCURRED: K. 1,2. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
L. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in recommending the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education approve the Preliminary Report, Project EB-0001, Douglass High School and Stadium, 900 North Martin Luther King Avenue. Ward 7.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.
VII. M. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in recommending the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education approve the contracts for architectural services with:
1. Michael Mahaffey Associates, Project EB-0008, Ridgeview Elementary School, 10010 Ridgeview Drive, fee of $222,595. Midwest City.
2. Hite McCoy Architects, Project EB-0009, Telstar Elementary School, 9521 NE 16th Street, fee of $243,908. Midwest City.
3. Cobb Architecture, Project EB-0010, Willow Brook Elementary School, 8105 NE 10th Street, fee of $310,525. Midwest City.
CONCURRED: M. 1-3. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.
N. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in approving the amended application of funding, Deer Creek Public School District, fire mains and hydrants, Deer Creek Middle School, 21175 North MacArthur Boulevard, $20,250. Edmond.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.
O. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in approving the applications of funding:
1. Yukon Public School District, intercom/clock system, Yukon High School 9-10, 1029 South Garth Brooks Boulevard and Yukon High School 11-12, 1000 Yukon Avenue, $77,000. Yukon.
2. Putnam City School District, telephone system upgrade, (22 schools), $237,324.65. Wards 1, 2, 3, 8, Bethany and Warr Acres.
CONCURRED: O. 1,2. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.
VII. P. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in receiving the Consultant Review Committee Reports:
1. Project ES-0017, New Cesar Chavez Elementary School; and authorizing negotiation of a contract for architectural services.
2. Project ES-0018, New Elementary School No. 2; and authorizing negotiation of a contract for architectural services.
CONCURRED: P. 1,2. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.
Q. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in recommending the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education approve the Schematic Design, Project EB-0003, Eisenhower High School new addition and facility improvements, 1301 NE 101st Street. Ward 7.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.
R. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in approving the Schematic Design, Project ES-0001, Martin Luther King Elementary School (formerly Longfellow Elementary), 1201 NE 48th Street; and authorizing the architect to proceed with the preliminary report. Ward 7.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.
S. Concurrence with the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority in approving Agreement with Murray, Montgomery, & O’Donnell for legislative consulting services, not to exceed $41,400, retroactive to May 15, 2003 through May 14, 2004.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. TRANSIT SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
VIII. Items Requiring Separate Votes.
A. Ordinances on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval (five of nine affirmative votes required for approval):
1. (ABC-543) 3015 West Memorial Road, ABC-2 Alcoholic Beverage Consumption, Restaurant With Alcohol overlaying the C-3 Community Commercial. Ward 8.
ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,296. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
2. (PC-9818) 15201 SE 44th Street from AA Agricultural to R-A Single Family Rural Residential. Ward 4.
ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,297. MOVED BY RINEHART, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
3. (PUD-933) 1000 NW 150th Street from R-1 and C-3/CUP-50 Single Family Residential and Community Commercial/Community Unit Plan to PUD-933 Planned Unit Development. Ward 8.
Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation as amended.
ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,298. APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION AS AMENDED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
4. (PUD-940) 16209-16309 North Pennsylvania Avenue from R-1 Single Family Residential and PUD-923 Planned Unit Development to PUD-940 Planned Unit Development. Ward 8.
Easement to be accepted.
ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,299. EASEMENT ACCEPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
VIII. A. 5. (SPUD-326) 1200 SW 104th Street from R-4 General Residential to SPUD-326 Simplified Planned Unit Development. Ward 5
ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,300. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
6. (SPUD-327) 1500 SW 89th Street from O-2 General Office to SPUD-327 Simplified Planned Unit Development. Ward 5.
Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation as amended.
ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,301. APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION AS AMENDED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
B. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval, (CE-613) closing a portion of NW 105th Street and NW 106th Street at North Robinson Avenue, North Robinson Avenue between NW 105th Street and NW 106th Street, and portions of the platted alleys extending east and west from North Robinson Avenue between NW 105th Street and NW 106th Street. Ward 2.
ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,302. MOVED BY BOWMAN, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
C. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval, (SP-342) 4312 North Classen Boulevard, Special Permit to erect a telecommunication tower (100-foot monopole) in the O-2 General Office. Ward 2.
Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation as amended.
ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,303. APPROVAL SUBJECT OT SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION AS AMENDED. MOVED BY BOWMAN, SECONDED BY CORNETT. AYES: CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, VICE MAYOR JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
VIII. D. Ordinances on final hearing:
1. Authorizing the installation of "No Vehicles in Excess of Two Axles" signs on NW 31st Street from MacArthur Boulevard to Grove Avenue. Ward 3.
ADOPTED. ORD. #22,293. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY MCATEE. AYES: CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, VICE MAYOR JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
2. Authorizing the installation of "No Vehicles in Excess of Two Axles" signs on Purdue Avenue from NW 16th Street to NW 23rd Street. Ward 3.
ADOPTED. ORD. #22,294. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY MCATEE. AYES: CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, VICE MAYOR JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
3. Authorizing the installation of two handicap parking spaces on the south side of NW 5th Street starting 43 feet west of the Santa Fe Railroad tracks and extending 44 feet in a westerly direction. Ward 7.
ADOPTED. ORD. #22,295. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY MCATEE. AYES: CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, VICE MAYOR JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
E. Ordinance on final hearing, relating to Garage Sales, Yard Sales, Etc.; amending Chapter 22, Article I, Section 22-2 and Article II, Section 22-21 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 2002, to revise the intervals permitted between sales.
ADOPTED. ORD. #22,292. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY FOSHEE. AYES: CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, VICE MAYOR JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
F. 1. Public hearing re:
a. 1173 Bellevidere Drive (shed) Ward 7
b. 3709 East Avenue (shed) Ward 7
c. 625 East Eubanks Street (house, garage apartment) Ward 7
d. 2148 Miramar Boulevard (shed) Ward 7
e. 2308 SE 12th Street (house, shed) Ward 7
f. 1137 NW 56th Street (west shed, middle shed, north shed) Ward 2
g. 1152 NW 91st Street (house, rear house) Ward 2
VIII. F. 1. h. 1441 NW 92nd Street (6 air conditioner platforms, 2 sets of stairs) Ward 2
i. 1336 SW 24th Street (house) Ward 6
Deferred from July 1, 2003.
2. Resolution declaring the structures are dilapidated; directing said structures to be torn down, establishing dates of August 27, 2003 and September 26, 2003 for commencement and completion of removal by owners.
ADOPTED AS AMENDED: F. 1. a-i. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY MCATEE. AYES: CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE AND VICE MAYOR JOHNSON. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS AND LIEBMANN. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
G. 1. Public hearing re:
a. 725 West Reno Avenue (house) Ward 6
2. Resolution declaring the long-term boarded structures are dilapidated; directing said structures to be torn down, establishing dates of August 27, 2003 and September 26, 2003 for commencement and completion of removal by owners.
STRICKEN. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
H. 1. Public hearing re:
a. 1710 North Broadway Avenue (commercial building) Ward 7
b. 1808 South Central Avenue (house) Ward 7
c. 3100 South Goff Avenue aka 3500 SW 29th Place (apartment building) Ward 3
d. 3101 South Goff Avenue (apartment building) Ward 3
e. 3310 South Liberty Avenue aka 3500 SW 29th Place (apartment building) Ward 3
f. 2913 South St. Clair Avenue (house) Ward 6
g. 1528 NW 9th Street (house) Ward 6
h. 3020 SW 21st Street (house) Ward 6
i. 1232 SW 23rd Street (house, garage) Ward 6
j. 111 NW 29th Street (duplex) Ward 7
k. 115 NW 29th Street (house, garage) Ward 7
l. 628 SW 35th Street (house, garage) Ward 6
m. 341 NW 87th Street (house) Ward 7
n. 1229 NW 91st Street (house, east shed, west shed) Ward 2
VIII. H. 2. Resolution declaring the structures are unsecured.
ADOPTED AS AMENDED: H. 1. a,b e-n. STRICKEN: H. 1. c,d. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY MCATEE. AYES: CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE AND VICE MAYOR JOHNSON. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS AND LIEBMANN. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
I. 1. Public hearing.
2. Resolution amending the Consolidated Plan to provide $734,000 in Section 108 Loan Guarantee Fund assistance and $4,000,000 to capitalize a Revolving Loan Fund; allocating $356,777.50 in Community Development Block Grant Program Income to the Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority; and amending the recapture provisions of the HOME Program to avoid General Fund repayment of direct homebuyer assistance loans that are foreclosed, surrender deeds or transfer to Housing and Urban Development in lieu of foreclosure during the affordability period, Bank One Building, 1112 NW 23rd Street. Ward 6.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD: I. 1. ADOPTED: I. 2. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY BOWMAN. AYES: CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, FOSHEE AND VICE MAYOR JOHNSON. NAYS: RINEHART. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS AND LIEBMANN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
$ J. Ratify and approve Addenda Nos. 1 thru 12, and award of contract:
1. Timberlake Construction Co., Inc., MAPS Project MC-0206A, Canal Hardscape Improvements, Phase II, Base Bid A, Santa Fe Railroad Track from California Avenue southeast to Stiles Avenue, $2,269,500; assigning Terracon, Inc. as testing laboratory; and approving contract and bonds. Ward 7.
VIII. J. 2. Downey Contracting, L.L.C., MAPS Project MC-0206B, Canal Hardscape Improvements, Phase II, Base Bid B, Santa Fe Railroad Track from California Avenue southeast to Stiles Avenue, $550,400; assigning Terracon, Inc. as testing laboratory; and approving contract and bonds. Ward 7.
RATIFIED, AWARDED, ASSIGNED AND APPROVED: J. 1,2. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY RINEHART. AYES: CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE AND VICE MAYOR JOHNSON. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
$ K. Change Order No. 23, MAPS Project MB-0449, Library/Learning Center, Park Avenue and Hudson Avenue, increase of $591.47. Ward 6.
APPROVED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY BOWMAN. AYES: CORNETT, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE AND VICE MAYOR JOHNSON. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS, BOWMAN AND LIEBMANN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
$ L. Change Order No. 1, MAPS Project MB-0426, Civic Center Bicentennial Plaza, 201 North Walker Avenue, increase of $117,839 (after liquidated damages); and accepting the project. Ward 6.
APPROVED AND ACCEPTED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: CORNETT, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, VICE MAYOR JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS AND BOWMAN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
$ M. Change Order No. 1 and Amendment No. 1, MAPS Project MC-0024, Canal Widening and Hoof Splash Improvements, Santa Fe Railroad Track, California Avenue southeast to Stiles Avenue, increase of $2,080; accepting the project and placing maintenance bond into effect. Ward 7.
APPROVED, ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN EFFECT. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY RINEHART. AYES: CORNETT, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, VICE MAYOR JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS AND BOWMAN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
VIII. $ N. Amendment No. 2, MAPS Project MP-0237, North Canadian River Western Avenue basin dredging, North Canadian River from approximately 2200 feet east of Western Avenue westward to approximately 400 feet west of May Avenue, decrease of $35,367.68; accepting the project; and placing additional maintenance bond into effect. Ward 6.
APPROVED, ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN EFFECT. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY FOSHEE. AYES: CORNETT, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, VICE MAYOR JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS AND BOWMAN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
$ O. Final acceptance, MAPS Project MB-0410, MAPS Downtown Arena (Ford Center), 100 West Reno Avenue, release of securities held in lieu of retainage; and placing maintenance bond into effect. Ward 7.
ACCEPTED, RELEASED AND PLACED IN EFFECT. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY FOSHEE. AYES: CORNETT, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, VICE MAYOR JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS AND BOWMAN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
P. Appeal of Traffic Commission Decision to deny the installation of "No Parking Anytime" signs, 7712 South Youngs Boulevard. Ward 5.
DEFERRED TO SEPTEMBER 9, 2003. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
Q. Resolution establishing a policy for review of applicant requests regarding Resolutions of Local Support to the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency for Affordable Housing Tax Credits, providing for application requirements; providing for application review by the Council Neighborhood Conservation Committee; and providing for public hearing before the City Council.
MOTION TO AMEND. (AMENDMENT: COUNCILPERSON BE GIVEN SAME INFORMATION AS COMMITTEE MEMBERS.) MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, VICE MAYOR JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. ADOPTED AS AMENDED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, VICE MAYOR JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
VIII. R. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to file with the Registrar of Deeds Public Notices describing Historic Preservation Districts: Crown Heights, Edgemere Park, Heritage Hills, Heritage Hills East, Mesta Park, Putnam Heights, and Shepherd Neighborhood; and Historic Landmark Districts: Heritage Hills East, Jefferson Park, and Paseo Neighborhood, for the purpose of notifying present and future property owners of the specific requirements related to the preservation and modification of buildings and premises. Wards 2, 6 and 7.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY BOWMAN. AYES: CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, VICE MAYOR JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
S. 1. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment without admission of liability in a proposed pretrial settlement of the claim of Rachelle Smith and Emmitt Smith, in the case styled: Rachelle Smith and Emmitt Smith vs. The City of Oklahoma City, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, Case No. CIV-03-543-C, and to file a friendly suit in the District Court of Oklahoma County if expedient, and to execute all documents necessary or convenient to pay said judgment.
AND/OR
2. Enter into executive session with the Municipal Counselor to discuss said case as authorized by 25 O.S. (2001) § 307(B)(4).
ADOPTED: S. 1. NO ACTION TAKEN: S. 2. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY FOSHEE. AYES: CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, VICE MAYOR JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.
T. 1. Claims recommended for denial:
a. Rolley and Joan Baird $150
b. Michael Barlow $259.02
c. Patricia A. Rogers $149
d. Vince Vaughns $40,164.37
AND/OR
VIII. T. 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: T. 1. a-c. STRICKEN: T. 1. d. NO ACTION TAKEN: T. 2. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY FOSHEE. AYES: CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, VICE MAYOR JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.
IX. A. 1. Claims for Approval.
a. Linda M. Hall $307.91
b. OG&E $588.52
c. Donna Orcutt $100
d. Dana R. Wade $374.69
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. a-d. NO ACTION TAKEN: A. 2. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN. AYES: CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, VICE MAYOR JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.
X. Items from Council.
A. Resolution adopting a City Economic Development Policy.
Economic Development Committee
ADOPTED. MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY FOSHEE. AYES: CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, VICE MAYOR JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN. ABSENT: MAYOR HUMPHREYS. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
Mr. Liebmann said he received an email from some Oklahoma Marines who are interested in forming a motorcycle club. He said anyone interested in forming such a club should write to OklahomaMarines@cox.net.
Mr. Liebmann said the Duck Blind Drawings would be held on September 9th at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake Overholser Pavilion and on September 13th at 10:00 a.m. at the Lake Draper Marina. He said to call the Parks and Recreation Department at 297-3903 for additional information.
Mr. Liebmann said the Water Trust meets today at 2:00 p.m.
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Mr. Liebmann said EMSA would meet tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. in Stroud, Oklahoma.
Mr. Foshee said he attended motorcycle rallies in Oklahoma City this weekend. He said he went to the rally at Harley-Davidson World on Agnew and to the Bricktown Bike Bash. He said both rallies were very well attended.
Mr. Foshee asked that a letter be sent to the Department of Transportation requesting barriers be placed in the median on I-44 south of the river. He said recently there was a terrible accident at SW 119th and I-44, which might have been averted with barriers in place.
Mr. Foshee said his daughter was in town for a surprise birthday party for her 30th birthday. He said his son-in-law is going to be a fighter pilot instructor stationed in Enid so they are moving back to Oklahoma.
Mr. Rinehart requested a status report on Southgate. He said there were several contingencies to be met by September 1st and he wanted to be brought up-to-date on the progress.
Mr. Rinehart thanked Tinker Air Force Base for donating two surplus jet engines to Metro Tech’s Aviation Mechanic Program. Mr. Rinehart said he and Debi Martin worked with General Burpee for the last year to complete this project. He thanked Debi Martin, Executive Assistant to the City Council, for seeing this project to completion.
Mr. Rinehart thanked General Burpee for his work with the Chamber, and Dennis Wallace and Tom Hall from the State Surplus Office, for handling the transportation of these three-ton engines. He also thanked Tom Jaworski, from the Central Purchasing Office; Sherill Riley, Ed Able, Sam Malone, Michael Burch, Vince Howry, and Al Rich at Tinker for their assistance with this project.
Ms. Johnson attended a Character First workshop last weekend that was presented for the new Youth Councilors. She said Councilman McAtee did a wonderful job of delivering the workshop to the attendees and she thought the subject matter was superb.
Mr. McAtee said it was a privilege to work with the Youth Council all day Saturday and Sunday afternoon at the retreat workshop. He said also attending were Councilman Bowman, Councilwoman Johnson, Mayor Humphreys and City Manager Couch.
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Mr. McAtee thanked the Retired Firefighters for the event they hosted this week. He mentioned Councilman Cornett and his wife were in attendance and were celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary.
Mr. McAtee congratulated the OU Med Center for sponsoring the Corporate Challenge this weekend. The Corporate Challenge is an Olympic-type competition and was held at McGuiness High School. He said the Police Department had a team represented in the Corporate Challenge and he was very impressed with their performance.
Mr. Bowman asked the Municipal Counselor if the Traffic Commission had a procedure for notifying citizens about traffic commission applications as is done with planning commission applications. He said it sounded like the neighbors involved in the No Parking signs issue earlier today were not aware of the Traffic Commission meeting.
Mr. Burkett said the Traffic Commission has meetings and gives notice about the meetings.
Mr. Bowman thanked Debi Martin and everyone involved with coordinating the workshop for the Youth Councilors. He said he was impressed with the insightful questions posed by the Youth Councilors and was surprised that they would be so interested in issues such as zoning, etc.
Mr. Cornett reminded citizens that school is starting and asked them to pay careful attention to speed limit signs.
Vice Mayor Johnson said she attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for the INAFA Corporation in Mayor Humphreys’ absence. She said INAFA has opened a plant on I35, which assembles moon roofs for SUVs. Vice Mayor Johnson said the plant currently has 15 employees, but plans to expand to 50.
Vice Mayor Johnson said she had the privilege of meeting Mark Boulware who is the United States Counsel General to Rio de Janeiro. She learned that Mark Boulware is a native Oklahoman from Muskogee. Vice Mayor Johnson said she is excited about building this relationship with our Sister City - Rio de Janeiro.
Vice Mayor Johnson attended a flag raising ceremony at the Langston University Oklahoma City campus yesterday. She congratulated Dr. Halloway for opening campuses in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
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Vice Mayor Johnson said about 10,000 people participated in Family Fun Night. She said the Police Department did a marvelous job with security and everyone had a good time.
Vice Mayor Johnson complimented the Lyric Theatre for bringing the "Smokey Joe’s Café" production to Oklahoma City. She said it was one of the best shows she has ever seen.
Vice Mayor Johnson thanked Lisa Hogue and Andrew Dechert for the tremendous amount of work they did coordinating the life skills part of the First Tee Program.
XI. Citizens to be Heard.
Leroy Richardson, 3601 North Maxwell, from the Golf Commission spoke about the mention made of Oklahoma City in the book, "The Chosen One" written by Dave Owen.
XII. City Manager Reports.
1. General Obligation Bond Program Status Report
Mr. Bowman requested the General Obligation Bond Program Status Report be changed to reflect the 2000 Census ward boundaries.
2. August 2003 Sales and Use Tax Collections
XIII. Adjournment. 10:43 a.m.
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Willa Johnson, Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
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Frances Kersey, City Clerk