THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY

FORMAL AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL

APRIL 6, 2004

(The agenda was posted on the Council Chamber bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on April 2, 2004.)

    I. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

PASTOR ANTHONY J. CHATMAN

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

PLEDGE LED BY COUNCILMAN BOWMAN

   II. Call to Order.  8:42 a.m.

MAYOR CORNETT PRESIDING.

COUNCILMAN LIEBMANN ABSENT.

  III. From the Office of the Mayor.

     A. Resolution of Commendation for the April 2004 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month, David Knowles.

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

     B. Resolution of Commendation for Southeast High School for winning the 5A High School Basketball State Championship.

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

Mayor Cornett recognized Head Coach Walter Brewer.  Coach Brewer introduced Rafael White, Principal; Gary Cruzen, Site Athletic Coordinator; and Shirley Childers, Executive Secretary.

     C. Appointment of Jeff Bolgren to the Building Code Commission.

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

  III. D. Resolution approving travel expenses for Mayor Mick Cornett to attend the 72^nd Annual United States Conference of Mayors, Boston, Massachusetts, June 25-29, 2004.

          (Two-thirds affirmative vote required for approval.)

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

   IV. A. Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for March 30, 2004.

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

     B. Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for March 16, 2004.

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

    V. Request for Uncontested Continuances.

   VI. Consent Docket.

       A. Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing May 4, 2004, (PC-9877) 401 East Reno Avenue from R-1 Single Family Residential, I-3 Heavy Industrial and BT Bricktown Transitional to BC Bricktown Core.  Ward 7.

INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING MAY 4, 2004.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

       B. Resolution accepting the irrevocable letter of credit and dedications contained in the final plat of Muirfield Village, south of NW 164^th Street and west of May Avenue.  Ward 8.

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

   VI. C. Specifications to be advertised for bids, Project   PR-01 01/02, street resurfacing/rehabilitation, Phase II, (15 locations).  Ward 6.

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED.  BID RECEIPT DATE:  MAY 4, 2004.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

       D. Change Order No. 1, Project MP-0305, South Lakes Park, Phase II, SW 119^th Street and South Meridian Avenue, increase of $391.05.  Ward 3.

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

       E. Amendment No. 1, Project PM-0161, street repairs, increase not to exceed $500,000.  Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

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

       $ F. Amendment No. 6, MAPS Project MC-0018, Environmental Engineering Consultant Services for MAPS Program Area – West, no increase.  Ward 7.

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

       $ G. Ratify and approve Addenda Nos. 1, 2 and 3, and award contract to High-Tech-Tronics, Inc., Project MC-0233, Ford Center Security Surveillance System, Ford Center, 100 West Reno Avenue, $90,968.27; and approving contract and bonds.  Ward 7.

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

   VI. H. Acceptance of Preliminary Report, Project MB-0666, Animal Welfare Facility Expansion, 2811 SE 29^th Street; and authorization to prepare final plans and specifications.  Ward 7.

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

       I. Resolution accepting bid of $2,400 on certain surplus property and granting of Quit Claim Deed to Eldridge Gordon, Jr. F.L.P., 740 NW 112^th Street, 701 NW 112^th Street, 613 NW 112^th Street, 633 NW 112^th Street and 625 NW 112^th Street.  Ward 2.

ADOPTED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

       J. Receive Consultant Review Committee Report, Project MP-0320, Aquatic Swimming Strategic/Marketing Plan; and authorization to negotiate a contract.  Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

RECEIVED AND AUTHORIZED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

       K. Use of Space Agreement with Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City Branch, Play in the Park Program, use of golf maintenance course at the Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City Branch horticulture building, 900 North Portland Avenue, June 16, 2004 through August 6, 2004.  Ward 6.

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

   VI. L. Oklahoma City Airport Trust Agreements:

          1. Lease and Operations Agreement, AAR Distribution, Inc., dba: AAR Aircraft Services, lease the first floor of 6921 South Meridian Avenue, maintenance, servicing and storage of its vehicles used in connection with its Fixed Base Operation, April 6, 2004 through October 31, 2008, $32,950.50 annually, Will Rogers World Airport.  Ward 3.

          2. Lease and Operations Agreement, Scott Rayburn dba: Aerospace Refinishing, to lease Hangar 4 and associated premises for operation of an aircraft refurbishment center, retroactive to April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2005, $18,000 revenue annually, Clarence E. Page Airport.  Ward 3.

          3. Supplemental Agreement No. 1, Aviation Associates, to increase ground space rental from 244,575 square feet to 264,658 square feet, Hangar 56, effective April 1, 2004 through December 31, 2014, Will Rogers World Airport.  Ward 3.

          4. Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Oil and Gas Lease, Baron Exploration Company, Inc., extend the primary term for a six month period, May 1, 2004 through October 30, 2004, Wiley Post Airport.  Ward 1.

APPROVED:  L. 1-4.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS.

       M. 1. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $1,316.23 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed

          2. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $4,822.64 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Southwestern Bell Telephone.

ADOPTED:  M. 1,2.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.

  VII. Concurrence Docket.

VIII. Items Requiring Separate Votes.

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

     1. (PC-9844) 12401 SW 59^th Street from AA Agricultural to R-A Single Family Rural Residential.  Ward 3.

     Easement to be accepted.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,434.  EASEMENT ACCEPTED.  MOVED BY MCATEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

     2. (PC-9862) 10500 NW 36^th Street from C-3 Community Commercial to R-2 Medium Low Density Residential.  Ward 1.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,435.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY MCATEE.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

          3. (PC-9865) 12501 North Morgan Road, 13441 North Morgan Road, and 10201 and 10321 West Memorial Road from PUD-445 Planned Unit Development to AA Agricultural.  Ward 8.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,436.  MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

         4. (PC-9866) 4100 SE 104^th Street from AA Agricultural to I-1 Light Industrial.  Ward 4.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,437.  MOVED BY RINEHART, SECONDED BY MCATEE.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

     5. (PC-9870) 11200 North Air Depot Boulevard from AA Agricultural to R-A Single Family Rural Residential.  Ward 7.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,438.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

VIII. A. 6. (PC-9871) 3310 North Classen Boulevard from R-2 Medium Low Density Residential/Classen Boulevard Overlay to C-3 Community Commercial/Classen Boulevard Overlay.  Ward 2.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,439.  MOVED BY BOWMAN, SECONDED BY MCATEE.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

          7. (PUD-974) 13901 Quail Pointe Drive from C-3 Community Commercial to PUD-974 Planned Unit Development.  Ward 8.

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

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,440.  APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION AS AMENDED.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY FOSHEE.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

          8. (PUD-980) 1601 SW 119^th Street from PUD-572 Planned Unit Development to PUD-980 Planned Unit Development.  Ward 5.

     Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,441.  APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION.  MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

          9. (SN-038) changing the name of Busch Street, located one block east of Kelley Avenue between NE 20^th Street and NE 21^st Street, to Drinkwater Drive.  Ward 7.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,442.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY RINEHART.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

VIII. A. 10. (SN-039) providing that the name of an unidentified street south of I-240 Service Road between Midwest Boulevard and Post Road be hereafter designated as North Stanley Draper Drive.  Ward 4.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,443.  MOVED BY RINEHART, SECONDED BY FOSHEE.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

          11. (SPUD-333) 2712 NW 39^th Street from O-2 General Office and C-3 Community Commercial to SPUD-333 Simplified Planned Unit Development.  Ward 2.

     Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,444.  APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION.  MOVED BY BOWMAN, SECONDED BY RINEHART.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

     12. (SPUD-334) 3600-3612 North Pennsylvania Avenue from R-1 Single Family Residential and R-4 General Residential to SPUD-334 Simplified Planned Unit Development.  Ward 2.

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

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,445.  APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION AS AMENDED.  MOVED BY BOWMAN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

     B. 1. Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures:

          a. 1712 Cairo Avenue (house)  Ward 7

          b. 1605 NW 16^th Street (garage, house)  Ward 6

          c. 2812 NW 20^th Street (garage)  Ward 6

          d. 1408 SW 24^th Street (shed)  Ward 6

          e. 1445 SW 26^th Street (garage, house)  Ward 6

          f. 1621 SW 29^th Street (house)  Ward 6

          g. 3000 Pioneer Avenue (garage)  Ward 2

          Deferred from March 9, 2004.

          h. 19 SW 24^th Street (front house)  Ward 7

          Deferred from February 3, 2004.

VIII. B. 2. Resolution declaring the structures are dilapidated; directing said structures to be torn down, establishing dates of April 7, 2004 and May 7, 2004 for commencement and completion of removal by owners.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED:  B. 1. a-c,e-h.  STRICKEN:  B. 1. d.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

     C. 1. Public hearing regarding unsecured structures:

          a. 304 SE Grand Boulevard (rear apartment)  Ward 7

          b. 2321 South Kate Avenue (house)  Ward 7

          c. 3321 South Kentucky Avenue (north house, north shed, south house, south shed)  Ward 6

          d. 2901 Magerus Avenue (house)  Ward 3

          e. 129 East Main Street (commercial building)  Ward 7

          f. 1123 NE 7^th Street (house)  Ward 7

          g. 1127 NE 7^th Street (front house, rear house)  Ward 7

          h. 3744 NW 23^rd Street (north apartment complex)  Ward 3

          i. 1418 NE 25^th Street (garage, house)  Ward 7

          j. 3601 SW 43^rd Street (garage)  Ward 3

          k. 208 NW 79^th Street aka 210, 212, 214 NW 79^th Street (east duplex, west duplex)  Ward 7

          l. 1304 NW 94^th Street (house, south shed, west shed)  Ward 2

          m. 1105 SW 126^th Street (house)  Ward 5

          2. Resolution declaring the structures are unsecured.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED:  C. 1. a-f,h-m.  STRICKEN:  C. 1. g.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

     D. Revocable Permit for holding the “Festival of the Arts”, April 20-25, 2004, sponsored by the Arts Council of Oklahoma City, Inc., Downtown.  Ward 6.

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

VIII. E. Resolution directing the Planning Department to invite a working group of representatives from the non-accessory sign industry, local businesses, interested organizations and the general public to a series of public meetings and reviews of proposed regulations for non-accessory signs in the downtown Oklahoma City area.  Wards 6 and 7.

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

     F. 1. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to file the necessary paperwork to permit The City to intervene in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division case, Civil Action No. 04-110-A, styled: Arkansas Chronicle, et al. vs. R. Mark Easley, et al. and to confess judgment without admitting liability by filing a Journal Entry of Judgment in said case.

          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.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY MCATEE.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, AND SIMANK.  ABSENT:  FOSHEE AND JOHNSON.  ENTERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION:  F. 2.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.

       G. 1. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to prepare and file a Journal Entry of Judgment without admitting liability in the case of Cinthia Shakra et al. vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County District Court, Case No. CJ-2001-8971.

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

VIII. H. Enter into Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations for fiscal year 2004-05 with Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 123; International Association of Firefighters, Local 157; and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2406, as authorized by 25 O.S. (2001) §307(B)(2).

ENTERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY FOSHEE.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.

     I. 1. Claims recommended for denial:

          a. Marcia S. McMillin  $411.94

          b. Edward Yarbrough  $10,800

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

   IX. A. 1. Claims for Approval,

          a. Latosha Craine  $275

          b. Raina M. Pelofsky  $144

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

    X. Items from Council.

       A. 1. Rescind the previous action of the Council on March 30, 2004, referring this application back to the Planning Commission.

          (Five of eight affirmative votes required for approval.)

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

    X. A. 2. Ordinance to be reintroduced and set for final hearing May 11, 2004, (CE-626) to close a portion of Brookline Avenue, NW 38^th Street, and a platted 14-foot alley, south of NW 39^th Street and west of North May Avenue.  Ward 2.

REINTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING MAY 11, 2004.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.

          3. Resolution establishing a date for enactment of said ordinance and determining those entitled to notice.

          Councilman Bowman.

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

Ms. Johnson congratulated the citizens who organize and operate the Christmas In April Program.  She said she was grateful because many Ward 7 seniors have benefited from the program.

Ms. Simank reminded everyone about the upcoming Free Landfill Drop-Off Day on Saturday, May 1^st, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  She said it is best to bring your utility bill to the landfill because that is your ticket to get in free.  Ms. Simank said each household is allowed to bring up to four cubic yards of trash.

Mr. Couch said four cubic yards measures 3’ x 3’ x 12’ and is roughly the size of two refrigerators placed end-to-end.  Marsha Slaughter, Water and Wastewater Utilities Department Director, said citizens should call 297-2833 to schedule pick up of any items with refrigerant in them like refrigerators and air conditioners.

Mr. Foshee commended the Ford Center staff for the success of the McDonald’s All American Game on March 31^st.  Mr. Foshee said he hoped Oklahoma City citizens recognize the fact that Oklahoma City is one of the best places to live in America.  He said the quality of entertainment options being offered at the Ford Center is incredible.  He said Prince and Rod Stewart are also scheduled to appear this month.

Ms. Johnson said Eric Clapton and Roberta Flack are also appearing later this year.  She agreed with Mr. Foshee about the improved quality of entertainment available in Oklahoma City.

    X.

Mr. Rinehart thanked Paul Brum, Public Works Director, for all the work done on the Draper Lake Road.

Mr. Rinehart asked if The City would look into the practice of using I-3 zoning for outside storage of junk.  He said the I-3 zoning is not intended for storage of junk but many private citizens are using it that way and it is an eye sore for The City. 

Mr. McAtee said the National Street Rod Association event was a huge success with more than 2,000 cars participating.  He thanked Police Chief Bill Citty for the efforts of Major Ed Hill, Captain Steve McCool, Lieutenant Roger Bratcher and Sergeant David Baxter.  He also thanked the Hefner Impact, Santa Fe Impact, Vice Division Officers, the Able Commission and the Oklahoma City Sheriff’s Office for an outstanding job of keeping the peace on South Meridian Avenue.

Mr. McAtee said a Town Meeting is scheduled for April 12^th, at 7:00 p.m., at the Windsor Hills Elementary School where the Planning Department will present the vision for NW 23^rd Street from I-44 to the Bethany line.  Mr. McAtee encouraged all residents of Windsor Hills, Meridian Hills, Windsor Oaks, Windsor Forest, Musgrave-Pennington and Hilldale neighborhoods to attend this Town Meeting.

Mr. McAtee read a letter from Ideal Homes, the developer for the Fountain Grass addition located at SW 29^th Street and Morgan Road.  He thanked Ideal Homes for agreeing to build brick homes in the Fountain Grass addition instead of vinyl homes.

Mr. Bowman said he met with a Houston-based mobile animal welfare unit on a recent visit to Oklahoma City.  He said the unit was here for five days working in some of our older neighborhoods.  Mr. Bowman said he was impressed with the efficiency of the operation.  He said the mobile unit spays and neuters 4,200 animals at no cost in lower income neighborhoods and another 1,400 animals at a reduced cost. 

   XI. Citizens to be Heard.

Ronny Kirk, 2328 North Missouri Avenue, spoke about the June Teenth Block Party and the Annual Easter Egg Hunt for the northeast part of The City.

Stephen Florentz, 3709 NW 59^th Street, spoke about bicycling safety at Lake Hefner.

   XI.

John Bates, 608 North Peniel, requested environmental impact surveys be conducted for Lake Hefner, Lake Overholser and the Stinchomb Wildlife Refuge.

  XII. City Manager Reports.

     A. Presentation on Development Center Online System

Public Works Director Paul Brum, made a presentation about the online access available for building permits and inspections information through the Development Center.

XIII. Adjournment.  10:30 a.m.

 

Mick Cornett Mayor

ATTEST:

Frances Kersey City Clerk

James D. Couch City Manager