THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY

JOURNAL OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

NOVEMBER 18, 2003

(The agenda was posted on the Council Chamber bulletin board at 4:04 p.m. on November 14, 2003.)

    I. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

REVEREND JOHN MAYSHACK

TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH

PLEDGE LED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON

   II. Call to Order.  8:34 a.m.

VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN PRESIDING.

ALL MEMBERS PRESENT.

  III. From the Office of the Mayor.

PROCLAIMED: November 16-22, 2003, as “Oklahoma Heritage Week”, received by Clay Bennett, Chairman, Oklahoma Heritage Association; Louise Painter, Chairman, Oklahoma Heritage Week; and Bob Burke, Vice-President, Oklahoma Heritage Association.

Steve Williamson, President and CEO of EMSA, presented the Council with a framed piece of artwork recognizing the partnership between EMSA and the Fire Department.

   IV. A. Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for November 4, 2003.

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

     B. Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for October 28, 2003.

APPROVED.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY FOSHEE.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.

    V. Request for Uncontested Continuances.

RECESS COUNCIL MEETING.  8:47 a.m.

CONVENEAS OKLAHOMA CITY MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.  8:47 a.m.

(Majority of a Quorum required for approval)

     1. Amendment No. 4 to contract for landscape architect-ural services, Project MP-0213, Conceptual Master Plan Development and Construction, Phases I and II of the Recreation and Sports Complex improvements, South Lakes Park, SW 119^th Street and Meridian Avenue, fee increase of $12,899.31.  Ward 3.

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

     2. Joint resolution authorizing the Risk Manager and the Trust’s legal counsel not to appeal and to comply with the Order of the Workers’ Compensation Court:

          a. Claim No. 2003-04811R, styled: Jason L. Hill, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier, and authorizing the Municipal Counselor to assist said counsel in the rendition of said Order to Judgment as authorized by 85 O.S. § 42, 62 O.S. §§ 365.1 et seq. and Article 10, Section 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution.

          b. Claim No. 2001-11086H, styled: Richard Lee Spurgeon, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier, and authorizing the Municipal Counselor to assist said counsel in the rendition of said Order to Judgment as authorized by 85 O.S. § 42, 62 O.S. §§ 365.1 et seq. and Article 10, Section 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution.

ADOPTED:  2. a,b.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  ABSENT: FOSHEE.  FINANCE DEPARTMENT.

OCMFA. 3. Joint resolution authorizing the Risk Manager and the Trust’s legal counsel to enter into a Joint Petition settlement of Workers’ Compensation Court Claim No. 2003-14738Y styled: Lawrence S. Smith, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier, and authorizing the Municipal Counselor to assist said counsel in the rendition of said Petition to Judgment as authorized by 85 O.S. §42, 62 O.S. §§365.1 et seq. and Article 10, Section 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution.

ADOPTED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  ABSENT: FOSHEE.  FINANCE DEPARTMENT.

     4. a. Joint resolution authorizing Robert E. Manchester and Susan Ann Knight to represent municipal employee, Oklahoma City Police Officer Jennifer Rodgers in the United States Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, Case No. CIV-03-969R, styled: Michael Thierry vs. The City of Oklahoma City, et al.

          AND/OR

          b. Enter into Executive Session with the Municipal Counselor to discuss said case as authorized by 25 O.S. (2001) § 307(B)(4).

ADOPTED:  4. a.  NO ACTION TAKEN:  4. b.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  ABSENT: FOSHEE.  MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.

          5. Resolution approving proposal submitted by Engineering Services & Testing, Inc. to establish prices for geotechnical engineering and testing services, Project PC-0254, turnarounds under the John Kilpatrick Turnpike at Pennsylvania Avenue.  Ward 8.

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

ADJOURN OCMFA.  8:47 a.m.

CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC PROPERTY AUTHORITY.  8:47 a.m.

(Five of nine affirmative votes required for approval.)

          1. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with the Oklahoma Centennial Commemoration Fund, Inc. adding the Community Boathouse, fee increase of $200,000.

APPROVED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  NAYS: RINEHART.  ABSENT: FOSHEE.  CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE.

ADJOURN OCPPA.  8:49 a.m.

RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING.

   VI. Consent Docket.

       A. Amendment to sole source professional services contract with OKC Metro Alliance, Inc. (SS4-C47020), to provide a non-medical detoxification center, increase of $17,555.20, November 18, 2003 through June 30, 2004. 

APPROVED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION.

       B. Amendment to contract with Voss Lighting (C46108), lamps and related items (adding accessories, starters, ballasts, etc.), retroactive to October 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

APPROVED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION.

       C. Ordinances to be introduced and set for final hearing December 9, 2003:

          1. (ABC-551) ABC-1 Alcoholic Beverage Consumption, Restaurant With Limited Alcohol overlaying the C-CBD/UD Central Business/Urban Design, 2534 South Robinson Avenue.  Ward 7.

          2. (PC-9832) 5300 NW 164^th Street from AA Agricultural, R-1 Single Family Residential, and PUD-248 Planned Unit Development to R-1 Single Family Residential.  Ward 8.

   VI. C. 3. (PC-9837) 414 West Wilshire Boulevard from R-1 Single Family Residential to I-2 Moderate Industrial.  Ward 2.

          4. (PC-9838) 1015 SE 34^th Street from R-1 Single Family Residential to I-2 Moderate Industrial.  Ward 7.

          5. (PC-9842) 6500 South Council Road from AA Agricultural to I-2 Moderate Industrial.  Ward 3.

INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING DECEMBER 9, 2003:  C. 1-5.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

       D. Resolutions releasing the subdivision bond:

          1. Magnolia, Phase I, south of Northwest Expressway and west of Sara Road.  Ward 8.

          2. Magnolia, Phase II, south of Northwest Expressway and west of Sara Road.  Ward 8.

          3. Magnolia, Phase III, south of Northwest Expressway and west of Sara Road.  Ward 8.

ADOPTED:  D. 1-3.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

       E. Resolution releasing the irrevocable letter of credit for South Harbor Addition, Section 5, north of SW 104^th Street and west of May Avenue.  Ward 5.

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

       F. Landscape Maintenance Agreement with the Plaza District Association, NW 16^th Street, Blackwelder Avenue to Indiana Avenue, retroactive to November 1, 2003 through September 30, 2013.  Ward 6.

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

   VI. G. Final plans and specifications to be advertised for bid, Project MP-0233, Douglass Park development plan and park improvements, 900 North Carverdale and Project MP-0234, athletic field improvements at Hefner Park, 6900 NW Grand Boulevard; Stars and Stripes Park, 3701 Lake Hefner Drive; Washington Park, 400 North High Avenue; Wheeler Park, 1120 South Western Avenue; and Wiley Post Park, 2021 South Robinson Avenue.  Wards 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8.

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED.  BID RECEIPT DATE:  DECEMBER 9, 2003.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

       H. Specifications to be advertised for bids, Project DM-0230, channel cleaning and maintenance, (four locations).  Wards 1, 3 and 6.

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED.  BID RECEIPT DATE:  DECEMBER 9, 2003.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

       I. Change Order No. 1, Project MP-0303, Martin Park Nature Center, 5000 West Memorial Road, pond reclamation, increase of $3,190.81.  Ward 8.

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

       J. Change Order No. 2, Project MB-0652, salt storage facility, SW 15^th Street and Portland Avenue, increase of $44,036.  Ward 3.

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

       K. Change Order No. 2, Project PC-0246, streetscape improvements, NW 16^th Street from Classen Boulevard to Pennsylvania Avenue, increase of $18,798.32.  Ward 6.

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

   VI. L. Amendment No. 1 and Change Order No. 1, Project PC-0224, street improvements, NW 164^th Street from the Edmond city limits to Western Avenue, increase of $148,051.53.  Ward 8.

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

       M. Amendment No. 1, Project MP-0188, South Grand Boulevard Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail, East Reno Avenue south and west along South Grand Boulevard to Woodson Park, and north along I-44 to the North Canadian River, including a partial loop in both Woodson Park and Oliver Park, decrease of $1,468.83; accepting the project and placing maintenance bond into effect.  Wards 3, 4, 6 and 7.

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

       $ N. 1. Amendment No. 3, to contract for architectural/ engineering services, MAPS Project MC-0097, two low-water dams and lake improvements on the North Canadian River, east of Western Avenue west to Meridian Avenue, fee increase of $18,000.  Wards 3 and 6.

       $ 2. Amendment No. 3, to amended and restated contract for engineering services, MAPS Project MP-0146, MAPS North Canadian River Eastern Avenue Dam, North Canadian River, Eastern Avenue west to May Avenue, fee decrease of $18,005.  Wards 3 and 6.

APPROVED:  N. 1,2.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

       O. 1. Amendment No. 4, 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, South Lakes Park, SW 119^th Street and Meridian Avenue, fee increase of $12,899.31.  Ward 3.

   VI. O. 2. Amendment No. 4, to contract for engineering services, Project MP-0231, feasibility study and conceptual plan for Lake Draper improvements, Lake Stanley Draper, fee increase of $12,600.  Ward 4.

APPROVED:  O. 1,2.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

       P. Acceptance of continuous easement from the Commissioners of the Land Office of the State of Oklahoma located south of NE 10^th Street and east of Martin Luther King Boulevard for Project MP-0206.  Ward 7.

ACCEPTED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

       Q. Permits with Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and:

          1. Putnam City Athletic Association to utilize land east of Lake Hefner, near the intersection of Britton Road and the Lake Hefner Parkway, for baseball and softball facilities for local youth, November 18, 2003 through November 17, 2008.  Ward 8.

          2. Oklahoma Radio Kontrol Society, to allow the Oklahoma Radio Kontrol Society to utilize an area on the south side of Lake Hefner for activities and events relating to flying radio-controlled model aircraft, November 18, 2003 through November 17, 2008.  Ward 8.

APPROVED:  Q. 1,2.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

   VI. R. Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority authorizing the Risk Manager and the Trust’s legal counsel to enter into a Joint Petition settlement of Workers’ Compensation Court Claim No. 2003-14738Y styled: Lawrence S. Smith, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier, and authorizing the Municipal Counselor to assist said counsel in the rendition of said Petition to Judgment as authorized by 85 O.S. § 42, 62 O.S. §§ 365.1 et seq. and Article 10, Section 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution.

ADOPTED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.

       S. Revocable Pipeline Permit for New Dominion, L.L.C. to construct and maintain seven oil, gas, and water pipelines crossing Sunnylane Road, south of SE 59^th Street, and crossing a drainage easement west of Sunnylane Road and south of SE 59^th Street.  Ward 4.

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

       T. Resolution declaring certain property surplus and authorizing the sale and the advertisement of said property for public auction to the public, located in the 4800 block of NW 36^th Street.  Ward 2.

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

       U. Resolution requesting classification amendments to the Oklahoma City Area Regional Transportation Study Urban and Rural Federal and Functional Classification Plan, (17 locations).  Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8.

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

   VI. V. Permit with the Friends of Martin Park Nature Center to operate a gift shop for the retail sale of nature-related merchandise, 5000 West Memorial Road, November 18, 2003 through November 17, 2008.  Ward 8.

APPROVED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

       W. Assignment of contract for engineering services to the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust, Project PC-0256, NE 23^rd Street streetscape and street improvements, NE 23^rd Street from I-35 to Bath Avenue; and approving Amendment No. 1, Project WC-0488, water main construction, NE 23^rd Street from Martin Luther King Avenue to I-35, fee increase of $24,400.  Ward 7.

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

       X. Amendment No. 3, contract for engineering services, Project MP-0231, Feasibility Study and Conceptual Development Plan for Lake Draper improvements, Lake Stanley Draper, fee increase of $183,500.  Ward 4.

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

       Y. Request for Qualifications for selection of prospective developer(s) for development of recreational improvements at Lake Stanley Draper in accordance with the adopted Conceptual Development Plan Report, Project WM-0082.  Ward 4.

APPROVED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

       Z. Receive West Elm Creek Off Road Vehicle Project Relocation Plan, WM-0083.  Ward 4.

RECEIVED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

   VI. AA. Acceptance of permanent easements, Project WC-0355, water main construction, Martin Luther King Boulevard between NE 10^th Street and NE 36^th Street.  Ward 7.

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

       BB. Resolution approving a modification of the Central Oklahoma Workforce Investment Area One-Stop Operations Agreement between the Board of Local Elected Officials and The City of Oklahoma City, modifying the one-stop operator costs and establishing first and second quarter fiscal year 2003-04 funding of other Non-Workforce Investment Area Title I funds up to $2,200,000, retroactive to July 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003; and designating deposit of proceeds.

ADOPTED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.

       CC. Resolution authorizing The City of Oklahoma City, for the benefit of the Oklahoma City Police Department, to accept a grant in the amount of $90,000 from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office, to provide continued funding for the Oklahoma City Impaired Driving Enforcement Program, ratifying the application; and authorizing the receipt and deposit of funds.

ADOPTED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  POLICE DEPARTMENT.

       DD. Release of Easement reserved in case styled: In the Matter of the Application of Leonard Don Mathis, Trustee of the Leonard Don Mathis Trust, u/t/a/ 5/14/91, to Foreclose the Absolute Right to Reopen a portion of a drainage and utility easement and a fire line easement located in The Quadrum Addition, City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, Case No. CJ-96-463-64.  Ward 6.

APPROVED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.

   VI. EE. Grant of Special Warranty Deed to Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority to transfer two tracts of land in the Bricktown Entertainment Center, SE 3^rd Street and Byers Avenue.  Ward 7.

GRANTED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.

       FF. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $8,000 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Jeremy White.

ADOPTED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.

       GG. Acceptance of the Statements of Debt Services Fund and Requirements from Ad Valorem Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2003-04.

ACCEPTED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  FINANCE DEPARTMENT.

       HH. Joint resolutions with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority authorizing the Risk Manager and the Trust’s legal counsel not to appeal and to comply with the Order of the Workers’ Compensation Court:

          1. Claim No. 2003-04811R, styled: Jason L. Hill, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier, and authorizing the Municipal Counselor to assist said counsel in the rendition of said Order to Judgment as authorized by 85 O.S. § 42, 62 O.S. §§ 365.1 et seq. and Article 10, Section 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution.

   VI. HH. 2. Claim No. 2001-11086H, styled: Richard Lee Spurgeon, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier, and authorizing the Municipal Counselor to assist said counsel in the rendition of said Order to Judgment as authorized by 85 O.S. § 42, 62 O.S. §§ 365.1 et seq. and Article 10, Section 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution.

ADOPTED:  HH. 1,2.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  FINANCE DEPARTMENT.

  VII. Concurrence Docket.

     A. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Amendment No. 1 to contract for engineering services, Project SC-0640, sanitary sewer relief line expansion, SE 29^th Street from Douglas Boulevard to Sooner Road, fee increase of $22,000.  Ward 4.

CONCURRED.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

     B. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Amendment No. 1, Project WC-0409, water transmission main, County Line Road from SW 59^th Street to SW 44^th Street, decrease of $25,413; accepting project and placing maintenance bond into effect.  Ward 3.

CONCURRED.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

     C. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Amendment No. 1, Project WE-0044, pipe support repair, Robinson Bridge at the North Canadian River, SW 15^th Street and Robinson Avenue, decrease of $4,000.  Ward 6.

CONCURRED.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

  VII. D. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving:

          1. Change Order No. 4, Project ST-0082, rehabilitation of raw sewage pump buildings Phase I and II at North Canadian Wastewater Treatment Plant, 12800 North Anderson Road, increase of $123,280.94.  Ward 7.

          2. Change Order No. 5, Project ST-0082, rehabilitation of raw sewage pump buildings Phase I and II at North Canadian Wastewater Treatment Plant, 12800 North Anderson Road, increase of $57,221.45.  Ward 7.

          3. Change Order No. 7, Project WT-0034, five million-gallon clearwells at the Hefner Water Treatment Plant, 3827 West Hefner Road, increase of $15,021.93.  Ward 8.

CONCURRED:  D. 1-3.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

     E. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust awarding contract to I&C Sales, Inc., Project WT-0051, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, $1,100,000.  Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

CONCURRED.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

     F. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in awarding contract to Urban Contractors, Inc., Project SC-0558, sanitary sewer replacement, Lindley Avenue to NW 5^th Street along Kentucky Avenue, $218,300; and approving contract and bonds.  Ward 6.

CONCURRED.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

  VII. G. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in adopting resolution awarding contract to TMI Coatings, Inc., Project WC-0429, rehabilitation of water storage tank, Reno Avenue west of State Highway 92, $483,400; and approving contract and bonds.  Ward 3.

CONCURRED.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

     H. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in adopting resolution awarding contracts:

          1. M&M Ditching, Inc., Project WC-0400, water main relocation, Eastern Avenue from SE 59^th Street to SE 44^th Street, $252,535; approving contract and bonds; and authorizing execution upon receipt of signed originals from the contractor.  Ward 4.

          2. Downey Contracting, LLC, Project WC-0444, water main relocation, intersection of Britton Road and MacArthur Boulevard, $69,928; approving contract and bonds; and authorizing execution upon receipt of signed originals from the contractor.  Ward 1.

CONCURRED:  H. 1,2.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

     I. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in adopting resolution authorizing payment in the amount of $658,183.93 upon approval of Change Order No. 7 and completion of the punch list items; authorizing the General Manager to approve Change Order No. 7 and the completion of the punch list items; authorizing the maintaining of $372,500 as liquidated damages and for remaining construction items; and authorizing the General Manager to determine the validity of the rationalization for Lippert Bros. Inc.’s failure to timely and properly perform and determine if any additional payment is due for Project WT-0034, construction of two five-million gallon clearwells at the Hefner Water Treatment Plant, 3827 West Hefner Road.  Ward 8.

CONCURRED.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

  VII. J. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in receiving the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Construction Permit WT000055030627, Project WT-0033, Draper Water Treatment Plant high lift 2 and 4 pump/motor replacement and high lift bay floor replacement, 13700 South Douglas Boulevard.  Ward 4.

CONCURRED.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

     K. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in recommending the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education ratify and approve Addendum No. 1, and award contract to Mid America Roofing and Const., Inc., Project EB-0006, roof replacement and selective masonry restoration, Willard Alternative Center, 1400 NW 3^rd Street, $172,407; and approving contract and bonds.  Ward 6.

CONCURRED.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.

     L. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in recommending the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education ratify and approve Addenda Nos. 1, 2 and 3, and award contract to M&M Wrecking, Inc., Project EB-0012, Douglass High School Early Site Package, demolition of football stadium, 900 North Martin Luther King Avenue, $209,850; and approving contract and bonds.  Ward 7.

CONCURRED.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.

     M. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in recommending the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education approve final plans and specifications to be advertised for bids:

          1. Project EB-0002, Star Spencer High School improvements, 3001 North Spencer Road.  Spencer.

  VII. M. 2. Project EB-0004, fire alarm systems, (five locations).  Ward 6, The Village and Midwest City.

CONCURRED:  M. 1,2.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.

     N. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in approving final plans and specifications to be advertised for bids, Project ES-0004 and Project ES-0005, fire alarm systems, (nine locations).  Wards 2, 3, 6 and 7.

CONCURRED.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.

     O. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in approving Preliminary Report, Project ES-0003, sales tax funded roof replacements, Hoover Middle School, 2401 NW 115^th Terrace; Bodine Elementary School, 5301 South Bryant Avenue; Coolidge Elementary School, 5212 South Villa Avenue; Mark Twain Elementary School, 2451 West Main Street; and authorization to prepare final plans and specifications.  Wards 2, 4 and 6.

CONCURRED.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.

     P. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in recommending the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education approve the Schematic Designs:

          1. Project EB-0008, Ridgeview Elementary School, 10010 Ridgeview Drive, and authorization to prepare the Preliminary Report.  The Village.

          2. Project EB-0009, addition and renovation to Telstar Elementary School, 9521 NE 16^th Street, and authorization to prepare the Preliminary Report.  Midwest City.

CONCURRED:  P. 1,2.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.

  VII. Q. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in approving the applications of funding:

          1. Little Axe Public School District, ceiling repair, Little Axe Middle School, 2000 NE 168^th Avenue, $19,588.  Norman.

          2. Luther Public School District, tractor and finish mower, Luther High School, 320 SE 2^nd Street; Luther Middle School, 800 South Dogwood; Luther Elementary School, 900 South Dogwood, $8,000.  Luther.

CONCURRED:  Q. 1,2.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.

VIII. Items Requiring Separate Votes.

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

     1. (ABC-547) ABC-1 Alcoholic Beverage Consumption, Restaurant With Limited Alcohol overlaying the I-2 Moderate Industrial, 8000 South I-35 Service Road.  Ward 4.

DENIED.  MOVED BY RINEHART, SECONDED BY CORNETT.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

          2. (ABC-549) ABC-1 Alcoholic Beverage Consumption, Restaurant With Limited Alcohol overlaying the C-3 Community Commercial, 4621 North May Avenue.  Ward 2.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,353.  MOVED BY BOWMAN, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

     3. (ABC-550) ABC-2 Alcoholic Beverage Consumption, Restaurant With Alcohol overlaying the C-3 Community Commercial, 7900 South Walker Avenue.  Ward 5.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,354.  MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

VIII. A. 4. (PC-9834) 10308 SE 29^th Street from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-4 General Business.  Ward 4.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,355.  MOVED BY RINEHART, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

          5. (PC-9835) 3012-16 NE 10^th Street from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-3 Community Commercial.  Ward 7.

DEFERRED TO DECEMBER 2, 2003.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

          6. (PC-9836) 7001 Main Street from AA Agricultural to I-1 Light Industrial.  Ward 3.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,357.  MOVED BY MCATEE, SECONDED BY CORNETT.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

     7. (PUD-942) 7600-8024 South Sunnylane Road from PUD-472 Planned Unit Development to PUD-942 Planned Unit Development.  Ward 4.

     Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,358.  APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION.  MOVED BY RINEHART, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

     8. (PUD-955) 1337 NW 158^th Street from PUD-207 Planned Unit Development to PUD-955 Planned Unit Development.  Ward 8.

     Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation as amended.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,352.  APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION AS AMENDED.  MOVED BY RINEHART, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

VIII. B. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval, (CE-619) to close a portion of SW 83^rd Street, located east of South Douglas Avenue.  Ward 5.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,356.  MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY BOWMAN.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

     C. 1. Public hearing re:

          6616 South Kelley Avenue (house)  Ward 4.

          Deferred from September 23, 2003.

          2. Resolution declaring the structure is dilapidated; directing said structure to be torn down, establishing dates of November 19, 2003 and December 19, 2003 for commencement and completion of removal by owner.

STRICKEN.  NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

     D. 1. Resolution calling a special primary election and, if necessary, a special general election for the office of Mayor of The City of Oklahoma City, as required by Oklahoma City Charter, Article II, § 10, as amended, to fill the balance of the unexpired term of Mayor Kirk Humphreys, who resigned from office effective November 3, 2003, at 5:00 p.m.; setting forth the dates of the filing period and designating a date for the special primary election for Mayor; providing that a candidate who is unopposed or who receives a majority of all the votes cast at said special primary election shall be entitled to be sworn into office upon receiving a certificate of election to such office as provided by law; calling the special general election for mayor, if necessary, and further designating a date for said special general election; setting forth the qualifications for the office of Mayor of The City of Oklahoma City; setting forth certain procedures for filing a declaration of candidacy for such office; stating that certain state election laws shall govern the conduct of said special election(s); and further directing the City Clerk to publish the Resolution.

ADOPTED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.

VIII. D. 2. Resolution notifying the Oklahoma County Election Board of the Special Election(s) to be held in The City of Oklahoma City in 2004 for the purpose of electing a person to fill the balance of the unexpired term of Mayor Kirk Humphreys, who resigned from office effective November 3, 2003, at 5:00 p.m.; setting forth certain facts as required by state law and directing that this Resolution be delivered by the City Clerk to the Secretary of the Oklahoma County Election Board for the purpose of giving official notice of said special election(s); and directing the City Clerk to submit a current, certified copy of the Oklahoma City Charter with a current City map to the Election Board.

ADOPTED.  MOVED BY RINEHART, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.

     E. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to enter into Journal Entries of Judgment in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, Case No. CJ-2000-1254-66, Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. vs. The City of Oklahoma City, et al., and directing the Municipal Counselor to prepare and file Journal Entries incorporating said resolution for the court’s approval.

ADOPTED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY FOSHEE.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.

     F. 1. Joint resolution authorizing Robert E. Manchester and Susan Ann Knight to represent municipal employee, Oklahoma City Police Officer Jennifer Rodgers in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, Case No. CIV-03-969R, styled: Michael Thierry vs. The City of Oklahoma City, et al.

          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:  F. 1.  NO ACTION TAKEN:  F. 2.  MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.

VIII. G. 1. Claims recommended for denial:

          a. Phyllis A. Bechtold  $802

          b. Mitchell G. Gibson  $50

          c. The Hartford  $8,623.78

          d. USAA Insurance  $7,352.91

          e. Stephen Winkler  $355.07

          AND/OR

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

DENIED AS AMENDED:  G. 1. b-e.  DEFERRED TO DECEMBER 2, 2003:  G. 1. a.  MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.

   IX. Items from Council.

Ms. Johnson said Marc Morial, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Urban League, is in Oklahoma City today to commemorate the 25^th Annual Equal Opportunity Day and to honor Valerie Thompson, Oklahoma City’s Urban League Director.

Ms. Simank requested a briefing about a situation involving a utility light pole at NW 16^th Street, which has a wire hanging across private property. 

Ms. Simank said a traffic control box has been placed on a median where the Miller Neighborhood Association had already placed a sign identifying the area known as Legacy Corner.  She asked if something could be done about the placement of the traffic control box, which is obstructing the Legacy Corner sign.  Mr. Paul Brum, Public Works Director, said he would meet with residents to find better placement for the traffic control box.

   Ms. Simank said there is a town hall meeting scheduled for Turning Point Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.  She said Turning Point is a volunteer organization working with United Way and other community leaders to address medical needs in the community.  She said normally City Hall doors are locked at 5:30 p.m., but Thursday evening the north and south doors will remain open until 7:00 p.m. and the east and west doors will be unlocked as well.  She said anyone arriving after 7:00 p.m. may not be able to enter City Hall.

   IX.

Mr. Foshee said he spoke at Southeast High School during a recent bonfire celebration for their football team.  He said Southeast High School was his alma mater and he has great pride for the students currently attending the school.  Mr. Foshee thanked the Fire Department for keeping the bonfire activities safe.

Mr. Foshee said he and Bentley Hedges played host to the National Director for the FAA and spent time discussing the issue of bundling contracts for travel and the negative impact it has on small travel agencies.  He said the FAA is mandated to use a nationwide travel agency to book travel as a result of bundling contracts together, even if it is at a higher cost to the taxpayers.  The FAA National Director promised she would look into the issue.

Mr. Foshee said he found the recent City Manager Report about the Development Center customer survey very interesting.  He said 88% of the commercial respondents and 97% of the residential respondents were satisfied with the service they received from the permit and inspection divisions.  Mr. Foshee was surprised to learn that many developers chose not to respond to the survey. 

Mr. Couch said the Public Works staff meets with developers on a quarterly basis to discuss concerns.  He said he gets complaints from time to time about the Development Center.  Mr. Couch says the majority of complaints comes from developers who don’t do regular development work with The City and the complaints primarily result from lack of knowledge about processes.  He said The City is continuing to make improvements on the process and the recent development fee increase will support some of those improvements. 

Mr. Foshee wished his mother a speedy recovery from surgery.

Mr. Rinehart thanked his fellow Councilmembers, the Water Trust, and the City Manager for supporting the Draper Lake project.

Mr. Rinehart said the Republican Primary election is today in south Oklahoma City for the Senate race in District #44.

Mr. McAtee encouraged residents to attend the Windsor Hills Patrol Banquet tonight at the Sportsman Club.  He said Sergeant Epperle and Major Scully, from the Oklahoma City Police Department, would be in attendance.  He said the Meridian Hills Neighborhood Association is also meeting tonight.  Mr. McAtee said the Windsor Forest Neighborhood Association meets this Thursday night.

   IX.

Mr. McAtee said there is a Reaching Our City Open House tonight from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.  Reaching Our City is a non-profit organization working to improve the quality of life on NW 10^th Street.

Mr. McAtee attended a service honoring veterans on Sunday, November 9^th, at the Windsor Hills Baptist Church.  Mr. McAtee said he had the honor of meeting two winners of the Congressional Medal of Honor.  He said we should all recognize that the freedoms we enjoy are directly tied to the past sacrifice of our soldiers.

Mr. Bowman referred to recent Daily Oklahoman articles about gas drive offs.  He asked if The City could address the issue of people driving off from convenience stores without paying for gasoline they pumped into their vehicles.

Mr. Bowman commended the Hazardous Waste facility located at SW 15^th and Portland Avenue.  He says he gives high marks to this facility and encourages citizens to give it a try.  He recommended doing a “spring cleaning” promotion by featuring the facility in the City newsletter, which goes out with the water bills.

    X. Citizens to be Heard.

John Miller, 3037 SW 37^th Street, regarding police patrols at Woodson Park.

Mr. Miller appeared and discussed police patrols at Woodson Park and police treatment of people with disabilities.  Mr. Miller was referred to Police Chief Citty. 

Ray Whalen, 1108 Glade Avenue, Apartment 118, regarding recycling in multi-family dwellings.

Mr. Whalen appeared and discussed recycling in apartment buildings.  Council suggested that Royal Oaks, Mr. Whalen’s apartment complex, become a pilot project for recycling.

Melvin Lumus, General Manager for the Blazers Ice Centre, appeared about ABC-547.

   XI. City Manager Reports.

     Development Center Customer Survey Forms

  XII. Adjournment.  10:16 a.m.

 

Guy Liebmann, Vice Mayor

ATTEST:

 

Frances Kersey,City Clerk

James D. Couch,City Manager