THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY

JOURNAL OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

NOVEMBER 25, 2003

(The agenda was posted on the Council Chamber bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on November 21, 2003.)

    I. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

PASTOR STEVE KERNS

OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH

PLEDGE LED BY COUNCILMAN CORNETT

   II. Call to Order.  8:31 a.m.

VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN PRESIDING.

ALL MEMBERS PRESENT.

  III. From the Office of the Mayor.

     A. Appointment of Joe Mallonee to the Board of Park Commissioners.

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

   IV. A. Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for November 18, 2003.

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

     B. Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for November 4, 2003.

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

    V. Request for Uncontested Continuances.

RECESS COUNCIL MEETING.  8:36 a.m.

CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.  8:36 a.m.

(Majority of a Quorum required for approval)

       1. Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority and The City of Oklahoma City permitting surface damage payments for drilling at Trosper Park to be used for golf course maintenance as an exception to the August 12, 1986, resolution allowing oil and gas drilling in City parks and City restrictions and conditions, 2301 SE 29th Street.  Ward 7.

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

ADJOURN OCMFA.  8:36 a.m.

CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC PROPERTY AUTHORITY.  8:36 a.m.

(Five of nine affirmative votes required for approval.)

     1. Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority and The City of Oklahoma City permitting surface damage payments for drilling at Trosper Park to be used for golf course maintenance as an exception to the August 12, 1986, resolution allowing oil and gas drilling in City parks and City restrictions and conditions, 2301 SE 29th Street.  Ward 7.

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

ADJOURN OCPPA.  8:36 a.m.

RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING.


   VI. Consent Docket.

       A. Resolution authorizing the purchase from State Contracts:

          1. Batteries (S4-SW10026), November 25, 2003 through March 31, 2004.

          2. Vehicles (S4-SW40035), retroactive to November 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

          3. Microsoft software products and services (S4-SW40120), retroactive to November 15, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

ADOPTED:  A. 1-3.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION.

       B. Resolution declaring certain vehicles, boats, motorcycles and miscellaneous equipment and property surplus and authorizing its sale by public auction (C-351205); and authorizing open market authority to dispose or sell remaining items at the next scheduled auction.

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

       C. Resolution declaring surplus and authorizing the auction, sale or disposal of certain unidentified surplus property and waste materials on the open market including used oil, lubricants, scrap metal, paper, tires, rims, filters, small appliances, broken computer parts/keyboards, telephones, obsolete electronic equipment, furniture, vehicles, parts, unclaimed property, and miscellaneous by-products (OM4-C48241), estimated cost of disposal or salvage value revenue $2,500 per lot, retroactive to July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

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


   VI. D. Resolution allocating Community Development Block Grant funds to guarantee payment of engineering studies, provide for environmental remediation; and establish reliable estimates for redevelopment, Skirvin Hotel, One Park Avenue, $125,000.  Ward 7.

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

       E. Resolution authorizing execution of necessary documents for the United States Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Assessment and Revolving Loan Fund Program Grants.  Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

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

       F. Resolutions accepting:

          1. Corrected Quit Claim Deed for vacant properties from the Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County and authorizing a corrected Quit Claim Deed for conveyance of the properties to Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity, Inc., as part of The City’s Affordable Housing Program, (11 locations).  Wards 4, 6 and 7.

          2. Quit Claim Deed for residential properties from the Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County on behalf of the Neighborhood Services Department for implementation of its Affordable New Home Construction Program, 1111 West Park Place, 1600 block of West Park Place, 1000 block of NE 21st Street, 1301 North Kentucky Avenue; and granting a Quit Claim Deed to correct erroneous conveyance of one of the properties, 537 SE 14th Street.  Wards 6 and 7.


   VI. F. 3. Quit Claim Deed for vacant property from the Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County and authorizing conveyance of the property to Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity, Inc., as part of The City’s Affordable Housing Program, Morningside Addition, 1704 SW 15th Street.  Ward 6.

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

       G. Resolution accepting the irrevocable letter of credit and dedications contained in the final plat of Wheatland Estates, south of SW 89th Street and west of Council Road.  Ward 3.

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

       H. Ratify and approve Addendum No. 1 and award contract to McConnell Construction, Inc., Project No. PR-2-02/ 03, street resurfacing, (four locations), $956,708.52; assigning Oklahoma Testing Laboratories as testing laboratory; and approving contract and bonds.  Ward 3.

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

       I. Contract for engineering services with DeCastro Engineering, LLC, Project BC-0150, bridge deck rehabilitation, NW 50th Street over I-235, fee of $39,090.  Wards 2 and 7.

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


   VI. J. Amendment No. 5 with the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority to contract for engineering services, Project MC-0135, Galleria Parking Garage expansion, Sheridan Avenue and Hudson Avenue, and Project PC-0242, Harvey Avenue street extension, Harvey Avenue and Main Street intersection, fee increase of $48,500.  Ward 6.

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

       $ K. Final acceptance, Project MC-0214, structural reinforcements, MAPS Downtown Arena (Ford Center), 100 West Reno Avenue; and placing maintenance bond into effect.  Ward 7.

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.

       L. Accept permanent and temporary easements, Project DC-0178, drainage improvements, Hefner Road between Rockwell Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard.  Ward 8.

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

       M. Real Estate Purchase Agreements and Quit Claim Deeds with Robert and Elizabeth Holland, and Michael Wayne and Tiffany Ann Davis, for surplus properties, 1932 NW 35th Street and 1939 NW 35th Street, (vacant lots).  Ward 2.

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

       N. Agreement with Board of County Commissioners of Canadian County:

          1. Project PJ-CA-41, street improvements, SW 59th Street from Frisco Road to Richland Road, not to exceed $40,000.  Ward 3.


   VI. N. 2. Project PJ-CA-42, street improvements, Frisco Road, NW 10th Street to NW 36th Street, not to exceed $50,000.  Ward 3.

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. Ratify and approve Addendum No. 1, and award joint, multi-year pricing agreements with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust, Dionex Corporation (C49063), Environmental Express, Ltd. (C49064), FA Associates (C49065), Fox Scientific, Inc. (C49066), Fisher Scientific Co. LLC (C49067), Hach Company (C49068), Horizon Technology, Inc. (C49069), Isco, Inc. (C49070), Millipore Corporation (C49071), Red Bird Service (C49072), Tekran, Inc. (C49073), ULTRA Scientific (C49074), Varian, Inc. (C49075), provide laboratory chemicals, supplies, equipment, install-ation, technical factory training, repair/replacement parts and accessories, November 25, 2003 through June 30, 2004. 

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

       P. Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority and the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority permitting surface damage payments for drilling at Trosper Park to be used for golf course maintenance as an exception to the August 12, 1986, resolution allowing oil and gas drilling in City parks and City restrictions and conditions, 2301 SE 29th Street.  Ward 7.

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

       Q. Employee Retirement System Administrative Services Agreements to provide administrative services:

          1. Money Purchase Plan and Trust #8751 and #7697, $6,946, retroactive to July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

   VI. Q. 2. 457 Deferred Compensation Plans, $19,434, retroactive to July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. 

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

       R. Memorandum of Agreement with the Oklahoma Industries Authority for the Administration of Economic Development Initiative, Special Projects Grants from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, to assist with the development of the Oklahoma City Aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Technology Center.  Ward 4.

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

       S. 1. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $2,467.80 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Sean W. Clement.

          2. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $1,000 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Teresa Ervin.

          3. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $3,500 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Sylvia Henderson.

ADOPTED:  S. 1-3.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.

  VII. Concurrence Docket.

     A. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in ratifying and approving Addenda No. 1 and 2, Project WE-0046, Draper Water Treatment Plant Emergency Chlorine and Ammonia Interim Improvements, Draper Water Treatment Plant, 13700 South Douglas Boulevard.  Ward 4.

CONCURRED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  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 ST-0087, Witcher Pump Station Improvements, East Hefner Road and North Sooner Road.  Ward 7.

          2. Project WT-0049, Overholser Dam Spillway Rehabilitation, East Overholser Drive and NW 16th Street, authorizing determination of the lowest responsible bidder, awarding contract; and issuing notice to proceed with construction immediately following bid receipt.  Ward 1.

CONCURRED:  B. 1,2.  BID RECEIPT DATE DECEMBER 9, 2003:  B. 1,2.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  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. 4 to contract for engineering services, Project ST-0068, toxicity reduction evaluation, North Canadian/ South Canadian/ Deer Creek/Chisholm Creek Wastewater Treatment Plants, fee increase of $124,336.  Wards 5 and 7.

CONCURRED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  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 Change Order No. 3, Project ST-0082, rehabilitation of raw sewage pump buildings, Phases I and II, North Canadian Wastewater Treatment Plant, 12800 North Anderson Road, increase of $59,402.69.  Ward 7.

CONCURRED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  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 in adopting resolutions declaring an emergency, ratifying approval of the construction plans, waiver of formal competitive bidding procedures, ratifying informal sealed bidding procedures, determination of lowest responsible bidder, awarding contracts, issuance of an emergency work order, and approving contract and bonds:

          1. Project SC-0671, emergency 24-inch point repair, south of Reno Avenue at the intersection of SW 2nd Street and Compress Street, to Amis Construction Company, $41,000.  Ward 7.

          2. Project SC-0672, emergency 8-inch line replacement, Walker Avenue to Hudson Avenue between NW 19th Street and NW 20th Street, to Krapff-Reynolds Construction Company, $41,760.  Ward 6.

          3. Project WE-0046, emergency chlorine and ammonia system interim improvements, Draper Water Treatment Plant, 13700 South Douglas Boulevard, to BRB Contractors, Inc., $428,716.  Ward 4.

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


  VII. F. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in adopting resolution declaring an emergency; approving construction plans; waiving formal competitive bidding procedures; utilization of a state contract with Oklahoma Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.; awarding construction contract to Oklahoma Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., Project WT-0055, Draper control room and main building emergency roof maintenance and repair, Draper Water Treatment Plant, 13700 South Douglas Boulevard $96,345.80; issuance of emergency work order; and approving the contract.  Ward 4.

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

     G. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in adopting resolution awarding contract to Amis Construction Company, Project WC-0389, Phase II, water main replacement, I-44 and North May Avenue between NW 36th Street to NW 39th Street, from May Avenue to Chicago Avenue, $510,721; approving contract and bonds; and authorizing execution upon receipt of signed originals from the contractor.  Ward 2.

CONCURRED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  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 approving Final Design Report, Project WT-0049, Overholser Dam Spillway Rehabilitation, East Overholser Drive and NW 16th Street.  Ward 1.

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


  VII. I. 1. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in adopting resolution accepting the resignation of Bank One as Trustee Bank; appointing BancFirst as Trustee Bank; directing and authorizing Bank One to transfer all rights, property, powers, duties and records to BancFirst; and authorizing and directing BancFirst to notify bondholders.

          2. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Corporate Trust Services Contract with BancFirst, retroactive to November 1, 2003 through October 31, 2008.

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

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

          1. Crooked Oak Public School District, gymnasium roof replacement, Crooked Oak High School, 1901 SE 15th Street, $135,562.  Ward 7.

          2. Crooked Oak Public School District, water heater, Crooked Oak High School, 1901 SE 15th Street, $2,927.49.  Ward 7.

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

     K. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in recommending the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education approve Schematic Design, Project EB-0010, Willow Brook Elementary School, 8105 NE 10th Street; and authorization to proceed with the Preliminary Report.  Midwest City.

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


  VII. L. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in adopting resolution establishing a procedure by which changes of Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools projects will be presented to the Trust, and authorizing changes for Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools projects without the Trust’s prior approval when an emergency situation exists which would jeopardize the best interests of the Trust, the School District, or the public.

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

VIII. Items Requiring Separate Votes.

     A. 1. Public hearing re:

          a. 5905 Empire Boulevard (house)  Ward 4

          b. 6412 South Indiana Avenue (house)  Ward 5

          c. 3229 SW 62nd Street (shed)  Ward 5

          d. 3616 NW 178th Street (commercial building) Ward 8

          2. Resolution declaring the structures are dilapidated; directing said structures to be torn down, establishing dates of November 26, 2003 and December 26, 2003 for commencement and completion of removal by owners.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED:  A. 1. b-d.  STRICKEN:  A. 1. a.  MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

     B. 1. Public hearing re:

          a. 723 Culbertson Drive (apartment building)  Ward 7

          b. 2900 North Harvey Parkway (garage apartment)  Ward 2

          c. 6517 Johnnie Terrace (house)  Ward 4

          d. 3012 North Robinson Avenue (apartment)  Ward 7

          e. 1801 NW 8th Street aka 907 North Indiana Avenue (apartment)  Ward 6

          f. 1515 NE 18th Street (house)  Ward 7

          g. 2023 NW 25th Street (apartment)  Ward 2

          h. 1434 NE 29th Street (house)  Ward 7

VIII. B. 1. i. 1116 SW 40th Street (house, shed)  Ward 6

          j. 1530 SW 41st Street (house, shed)  Ward 6

          k. 2629 SW 41st Street (house)  Ward 6

          l. 2604 SW 60th Street (rear house)  Ward 5

          m. 600 SE 71st Street (house)  Ward 4

          2. Resolution declaring the structures are unsecured.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED:  B. 1. a,b,d-g,i,k,l.  STRICKEN:  B. 1. c,h,j,m.  MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

     C. Revocable permit for holding “Downtown in December” and “Oklahoman Christmas Tree” in Downtown/Bricktown, November 25, 2003 through January 6, 2004, sponsored by Downtown OKC, Inc.  Ward 7.

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

     D. 1. Claims recommended for denial:

          a. Mildred Coleman  $80

          b. Hector Guzman  $547.80

          c. USAA  $10,000

          AND/OR

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

DENIED AS RECOMMENDED:  D. 1. a-c.  NO ACTION TAKEN:  D. 2.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY FOSHEE.  AYES:  VICE MAYOR LIEBMANN, CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.

   IX. A. 1. Claims for Approval.

          a. Joan M. Higbee  $50

          b. New Beginnings Learning Center  $256.46

          AND/OR


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

    X. Items from Council.

Ms. Simank wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.  She announced the Stockyards Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, at 10:00 a.m. and invited everyone to attend.

Mr. Foshee asked the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to put signs up suggesting alternative routes into Crossroads Mall.  He said the traffic congestion on I-35 from the ongoing road construction is negatively affecting shopper turn out at the Crossroads Mall. 

Mr. McAtee praised the Windsor Hills Neighborhood Association for having a neighborhood patrol program, which has become a model for other Oklahoma City neighborhoods.  He said he recently attended the Windsor Hills Patrol Banquet.

Mr. McAtee said we should be thankful for the visionary past Oklahoma City leaders, be thankful for the tremendous investment in Bricktown, and be thankful to the Lord for all the blessings He has given us. 

Mr. Cornett said there is a new dog wash opening in Ward 1 near 50th and Meridian.  He said some neighbors were concerned about dogs getting away from the dog wash and running loose around the neighborhood.  Mr. Cornett asked if Oklahoma City had any ordinances relating to this issue.

Mr. Cornett wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.  He said this is the time of the year when we focus on the needs of others.  He said others who are hurting and need help are usually right in our own neighborhood.  Mr. Cornett suggested we should take care of each other.

Ms. Johnson also wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. 


    X.

Ms. Johnson reminded everyone about a new law going into effect on January 1, 2004.  She said the new law requires anyone involved in a fender bender to move the vehicles out of the way or else be fined.  Ms. Johnson said she would be discussing this topic on an upcoming episode of her television show.

Ms. Johnson congratulated the recent graduates of the Neighborhood Alliance Leadership of Today Academy.  She said she attended the graduation at the Capitol this past week.

Ms. Johnson said it was reported in the news that nearly 15,000 people attended the Bass Pro grand opening.  She said the grand opening generated a lot of excitement and, by all accounts, was a huge success.

Vice Mayor Liebmann wished everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

   XI. Citizens to be Heard.

  XII. City Manager Reports.

     A. Presentation of Report: Impact Analysis of MAPS and Other Significant Central City Investments by Larkin Warner, Regents Professor Emeritus, Oklahoma State University

Larkin Warner made a presentation about the impact that MAPS and other investments have had to the Oklahoma City downtown area.

     B. Police/Fire Equipment Projects Update

     C. November 2003 Sales and Use Tax Collections

Mr. Couch said the November sales tax collections are up $1.2 million.    He said the November sales tax was adjusted for a one-time change in the collection process. 


  XII.

Mr. Couch said recent legislation now requires taxpayers with average sales tax remittances greater than $2,500 but less than $25,000 a month to file electronically and bimonthly.  He said approximately $800,000 of the $1.2 million came early as a result of this legislation.  He said the trend is still good, however, because sales tax collections were projected to be up by 2.6% in November over last year and we are very close to that number.  Mr. Couch said last November we were $4 million under target.

Mr. Couch said the use tax collections are down about $500,000.  He said if you look at them together we are almost right on target overall and much better off then we were November 2002.  Mr. Couch said the economy appears to be a little more solid and he remains optimistic.

XIII. Adjournment.  9:36 a.m.

 

Guy Liebmann Vice Mayor

ATTEST:

 

Frances Kersey City Clerk

James D. Couch City Manager