THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY

JOURNAL OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

APRIL 20, 2004

(The agenda was posted on the Council Chamber bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on April 16, 2004.)

    I. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION DELIVERED BY COUNCILMAN MCATEE

PLEDGE LED BY COUNCILMAN BOWMAN

   II. Call to Order.  8:36 a.m.

MAYOR CORNETT PRESIDING.

COUNCILWOMAN ANN SIMANK ABSENT.

  III. From the Office of the Mayor.

     A. Resolution of Commendation for Wayland K. Bonds, Superintendent of Moore Public Schools.

DEFERRED TO MAY 4, 2004.

PROCLAIMED: April 20-25, 2004, as the 38^th Annual Festival of the Arts Week.  Received by Beth Wells and Carl Shortt, co-chairs of the Festival of the Arts, and Elizabeth Eickman, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Oklahoma City.

Mayor Cornett recognized Seth Turnipseed, Johnathan Hill, and Luke Buthman performers in “Man of LaMancha”, the last production of the season for the Oklahoma City University School of Music scheduled for April 23-25, 2004.

   IV. A. Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for April 13, 2004.

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

   IV. B. Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for April 6, 2004.

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

    V. Request for Uncontested Continuances.

     IX.  A. VIII.  C.

     INDEFINITELY 05-11-04

RECESS COUNCIL MEETING.  8:53 a.m.

CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.  8:53 a.m.

(Majority of a Quorum required for approval)

          1. Joint Resolution approving a Business Associate Agreement with Wakely Consulting Group, Inc. to comply with privacy and security requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, estimated cost $500, retroactive to April 14, 2004.

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

ADJOURN OCMFA.  8:53 a.m.

CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC PROPERTY AUTHORITY.  8:53 a.m.

(Five of eight affirmative votes required for approval.)

     1. Resolution authorizing destruction of revenue records, invoices, bank activity records, claim vouchers, and other financial records and correspondence, in various City departments for fiscal year 1997-98 and prior years pursuant to Title 11 O.S. (2001) § 22-131.

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

ADJOURN OCPPA.  8:55 a.m.

RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING.

   VI. Consent Docket.

       A. Contract award and approval, Hudiburg Chevrolet (C45001), two or more 4WD V8 sport utility vehicles, $75,562, fiscal year 2003-04.

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

       B. Resolution allocating $143,000 in HOME loan funds to South Oklahoma City Council of Neighborhoods (Shidler Wheeler Neighborhood and SW 41^st Street and Drexel Avenue), a Community Housing Development Organization, to leverage Community Housing Development Organization funds for the completion of the fiscal year 2003-04 building program to construct ten new homes; and authorization to prepare the necessary documents.  Wards 3 and 7.

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

       C. Resolution allocating fiscal year 2003-04 HOME Program Community Housing Development Organization Funds to South Oklahoma City Council of Neighborhoods (Shidler Wheeler Neighborhood and SW 41^st Street and Drexel Avenue), $30,658; Latino Community Development Agency (Riverside Neighborhood), $150,000; Neighborhood Housing Services (Classen 10 Penn Neighborhood), $60,000; Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City (NE Madison Street and NE 21^st Street), $252,000; and allocating fiscal year 2003-04 HOME Program Operating funds to Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City, $25,000; Jefferson Park Neighbors Association (Jefferson Park Neighborhood), $16,000; and Latino Community Development Agency, $9,000; and authorization to execute the necessary documents.  Wards 2, 4, 6 and 7.

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

   VI. D. Resolution allocating $80,873.43 in HOME Investment Partnership Program funds to Red Rock Behavioral Health Services, transitional housing home reconstruction, 1141 NW 28^th Street; and allocating $116,800 to Neighborhood Services Organization, home reconstruction for transitional housing, 1416 North College Avenue.  Wards 2 and 6.

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

       E. Resolution accepting Quit Claim Deed for vacant property from the Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County, Sunset Park Addition, 1616 SW 34^th Street; Lumbermans #3 Addition, 2512 SE 48^th Street; Lumbermans #3 Addition, 2508 SE 48^th Street; and Lumbermans #3 Addition, 2509 SE 49^th Street; and granting deed to Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity, Inc., as part of the City’s Affordable Housing Program.  Wards 4 and 6.

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

       F. Resolutions releasing irrevocable letters of credit:

          1. Rose Creek (#9131267), Blocks 12-13, north of NW 164^th Street and east of Portland Avenue.  Ward 8.

          2. Wheatland Estates, south of SW 89^th Street and west of Council Road.  Ward 3.

ADOPTED:  F. 1,2.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY FOSHEE.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

       G. Resolutions accepting the irrevocable letters of credit and dedications contained in the final plats of:

          1. Muirfield Village II, south of NW 164^th Street and west of May Avenue.  Ward 8.

          2. Rivendell, Section 11, north of SW 134^th Street and east of May Avenue.  Ward 5.

   VI. G. 3. Santa Fe Sunset, Section 5, south of SW 134^th Street and west of Santa Fe Avenue.  Ward 5.

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

       H. Resolutions accepting the dedications contained in the final plats of:

          1. Chapel Creek, Section II, north of Hefner Road and east of County Line Road.  Ward 8.

          2. Lone Oak Pointe, south of NW 164^th Street and east of MacArthur Boulevard.  Ward 8.

ADOPTED:  H. 1,2.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY FOSHEE.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

       I. Resolutions accepting the subdivision bonds and dedications contained in the final plats of:

          1. Glenhurst, Section 3, south of NW 122^nd Street and east of MacArthur Boulevard.  Ward 8.

          2. Winfield II, Section 5, south of SE 89^th Street and west of Bryant Avenue.  Ward 4.

ADOPTED:  I. 1,2.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY FOSHEE.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

       J. Specifications to be advertised for bids, Project DM-0233, channel cleaning and maintenance, east of Rockwell Avenue from the railroad north of Reno Avenue, south to the North Canadian River, and the median of Reno Avenue from May Avenue west to the North Canadian River.  Wards 3 and 6.

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED.  BID RECEIPT DATE:  MAY 11, 2004.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY FOSHEE.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

   VI. K. Resolution extending time for award of contract and awarding contract to Johnson Building Co., Inc., Project DM-0232, channel cleaning and maintenance, channel east of Meridian Avenue from the North Canadian River, north and west of MacArthur Boulevard; I-40 Service Road west of Meridian Avenue south to the detention pond; NW 10^th Street and Vermont Avenue, and NW 26^th Street and Meridian Avenue, $49,800; approving contract and bonds; and authorization to execute the necessary documents.  Ward 3.

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

       L. Ratify and approve Addendum No. 1 and award contract to Rudy Construction Company, Project PC-0231, streetscape improvements, NW 10^th Street from Classen Boulevard to Broadway Avenue; Project PC-0232, Classen Drive from NW 10^th Street to NW 13^th Street; and Project PC-0233, Phase I, Walker Avenue from Robert S. Kerr Avenue to NW 13^th Street; $1,428,651.45; assigning Standard Testing and Engineering Company as testing laboratory; and approving contract and bonds.  Wards 6 and 7.

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

       M. Change Order No. 1, Project MB-0662, Emergency Communications Center, 715 Robert S. Kerr Avenue, northeast of the intersection of Robert S. Kerr Avenue and Shartel Avenue, increase of $17,137.  Ward 6.

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

       N. Change Order No. 2, Project MP-0305, South Lakes Park, Phase II, SW 119^th Street and South Meridian Avenue, increase of $2,960.  Ward 3.

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

   VI. O. Amendment No. 2 and Change Order No. 2, Project PC-0224, NW 164^th Street from the Edmond City limits to Western Avenue, increase of $32,163.04.  Ward 8.

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

       P. Amendment No. 1, Project PC-0184, street improvements, Western Avenue from NW 36^th Street to NW 63^rd Street, increase of $74,932.14.  Ward 2.

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

       Q. Acceptance of temporary easement, Project PC-0158, street widening, South MacArthur Boulevard, Newcastle Road to SW 74^th Street, $600.  Ward 3.

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

       R. Acceptance of two permanent sanitary sewer easements and one permanent sanitary sewer utility easement.  Ward 8.

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

       S. Acceptance of six privately constructed storm sewer, paving and drainage projects; and placing maintenance bonds into effect as of final inspection dates.  Wards 3, 5 and 8.

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

   VI. T. Acceptance of nine privately constructed sanitary sewer projects; and placing maintenance bonds into effect as of the final inspection dates.  Wards 1, 4, 5 and 8.

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

       U. Non-Drilling Oil and Gas Lease with Baron Exploration Company, 156.15 net mineral acres, Lake Overholser to Lake Hefner Canal.  Ward 1.

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

       V. Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County to receive $3,000 to partially fund the cost to open and operate E.B. Jeffrey Pool for the 2004 swim season, NW 16^th Street and Portland Avenue; and to provide certain improvements to Lorraine Thomas Park, 2350 South Independence Boulevard; South Rotary Park, 1800 Westwood Boulevard; and Douglass Park, 900 Carverdale Drive; not to exceed $39,955.76, April 20, 2004 through June 30, 2004.  Wards 3, 6 and 7.

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

       W. Resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., for $1,000 to partially fund the cost to open and operate E.B. Jeffrey Pool for the 2004 swim season, NW 16^th Street and Portland Avenue.  Ward 3.

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

   VI. X. Resolution accepting the donation of $5,000 from Cox Communications, Inc. and $250 from the Musgrave-Pennington Neighborhood Association to partially reimburse The City of Oklahoma City for the cost to open and operate E.B. Jeffrey Pool for the 2004 swim season, NW 16^th Street and Portland Avenue.  Ward 3.

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

       Y. Resolution accepting $1,000 donation from Ms. Cindy Sharp, permanent bench at Merrel Medley Park, 1600 Kingsridge Drive.  Ward 5.

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

       Z. Resolution approving an application for a Local Government Challenge Grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council in the amount of $5,000 for the Arts in the Park program, requires $5,000 in City matching funds; and authorizing execution of the necessary documents.

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

       AA. Request for proposals to be advertised and Addenda Nos. 1 and 2 for recreational boat concession operator(s) on the North Canadian River, within the Eastern, Western, and/or May Avenue basins.  Wards 3, 6 and 7.

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED.  RECEIPT DATE:  MAY 25, 2004.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY FOSHEE.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE.

   VI. BB. Resolution selecting Water Taxi of Oklahoma, LLC, as the qualified firm to provide low wake boats and operate a water transportation service on the North Canadian River, from approximately Meridian Avenue to Eastern Avenue; and authorization to negotiate a contract.  Wards 6 and 7.

ADOPTED.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY FOSHEE.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE.

       CC. Resolution declaring the cancellation of the regular Council meeting falling on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 due to the joint Council workshop with the Oklahoma City School Board and the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust to be held on that date; declaring items scheduled to be heard on April 27, 2004 be heard on May 4, 2004; and directing the City Clerk to give notice of such cancellation.

ADOPTED.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY FOSHEE.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  CITY CLERK’S OFFICE.

       DD. Resolution declaring one ambulance chassis (VIN IFDWF36F1YEC67518) surplus and approving transfer of said chassis to the Emergency Medical Services Authority.

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

       EE. Joint Resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority approving a Business Associate Agreement with Wakely Consulting Group, Inc. to comply with privacy and security requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, estimated cost $500, retroactive to April 14, 2004.

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

   VI. FF. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $2,282.04 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by LaFawn Little.

ADOPTED.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY FOSHEE.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  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-9875) 203 NW 59^th Street from R-1 Single Family Residential to I-2 Moderate Industrial.  Ward 2.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,448.  MOVED BY BOWMAN, SECONDED BY MCATEE.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

         2. (PUD-979) 19300-19924 North Western Avenue and 601-1029 NW 192^nd Street from R-1 Single Family Residential to PUD-979 Planned Unit Development.  Ward 8.

     Easement requested but not submitted.

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

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,449.  EASEMENT ACCEPTED.  APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION AS AMENDED.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY RINEHART.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

VIII. B. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval (SN-040) changing the name of Garland Court, located in the Turtle Creek Estates Addition, to Turtle Pond Court.  Ward 8.

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

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,450.  APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION AS AMENDED.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY MCATEE.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

       C. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency) recommended for denial (SP-346) Special Permit to operate an Emergency Shelter and Feeding Site in the I-2 Moderate Industrial, 704 West California Avenue.  Ward 6.

          If approved, Planning Commission recommends Summary of Technical Evaluation be included.

          Request to defer to May 11, 2004.

DEFERRED TO MAY 11, 2004.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

       D. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval (SP-348) Special Permit to operate a High Impact Institutional Use (hospital) in the O-2 General Office and R-4 General Residential, 1044 SW 44^th Street.  Ward 4.

          Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,447.  APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION.  MOVED BY RINEHART, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

     E. 1. Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures:

          a. 9611 North Classen Boulevard (house)  Ward 2

          b. 1411 East Euclid Street (rear house)  Ward 7

          c. 5700 NE Grand Boulevard (detached garage, house)  Ward 7

          d. 2123 West Park Place (rear house)  Ward 6

          e. 730 NE 3^rd Street (house)  Ward 7

          f. 812 SW 4^th Street (house, shed)  Ward 6

          g. 2516 NW 13^th Street (shed)  Ward 6

          h. 1120 NW 15^th Street (front house)  Ward 6

          i. 1632 NW 15^th Street (shed)  Ward 6

          j. 2427 SW 24^th Street (apartment)  Ward 6

VIII. E. 1. k. 1511 SW 25^th Street (east house, west house)  Ward 6

          l. 1508 NE 26^th Street (garage)  Ward 7

          m. 1410 NE 29^th Street (shed)  Ward 7

          n. 1615 NW 34^th Street (garage)  Ward 2

          o. 321 NW 61^st Street (house, outhouse, shed)  Ward 2

          p. 219 NW 67^th Street (garage)  Ward 2

          q. 221 NW 67^th Street (cellar, garage)  Ward 2

          r. 821 NW 89^th Street (garage)  Ward 2

          2. Resolution declaring the structures are dilapidated; directing said structures to be torn down, establishing dates of April 21, 2004 and May 21, 2004 for commencement and completion of removal by owners.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED:  E. 1. b-i,k-o,r.  DEFERRED TO MAY 18, 2004:  E. 1. a.  STRICKEN:  E. 1. j, p, q.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT:  FOSHEE.  NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

     F. 1. Public hearing regarding unsecured structures:

          a. 2709 Fonshill Avenue (north garage, south garage, house)  Ward 7

          b. 2901 North Jordan Avenue (east house, garage, west house)  Ward 7

          c. 2604 North Jordan Avenue (house)  Ward 7

          d. 5109 South May Avenue (commercial building)  Ward 3

          e. 1435 Milam Court (house)  Ward 7

          f. 11005 Penrith Avenue (house)  Ward 7

          g. 3617 South Stiles Avenue (house)  Ward 7

          h. 1420 NE 12^th Street (house)  Ward 7

          i. 1632 NW 15^th Street (garage, house)  Ward 6

          j. 222 NW 24^th Street (house)  Ward 2

          k. 1410 NE 29^th Street (house)  Ward 7

          l. 704 SW 44^th Street (house)  Ward 4

          m. 533 SW 48^th Street (garage)  Ward 4

          2. Resolution declaring the structures are unsecured.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED:  F. 1. a-c,e,f,h-k,m.  STRICKEN:  F. 1. d,g,l.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT:  FOSHEE.  NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

VIII. G. Resolution authorizing the incurring of indebtedness and approving the issuance of lease obligations for Oklahoma Christian University by the Oklahoma City Industrial and Cultural Facilities Trust in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 issued in one or more transactions, 2501 East Memorial Road; approving the purpose for which the obligations are to be issued; waiving competitive bidding; and authorizing the sale of such lease obligations by negotiation at less than par value in accordance with and within the limits of 60 O.S. (2001) § 176(f).  Ward 7.

          (Two-thirds affirmative vote required to incur indebtedness.)

          (Three-fourths affirmative vote required to waive competitive bidding.)

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

     H. Resolution authorizing the incurring of indebtedness and approving the issuance of lease obligations for Oklahoma City University by the Oklahoma City Industrial and Cultural Facilities Trust in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,100,000 issued in one or more transactions, 2501 North Blackwelder Avenue; approving the purpose for which the obligations are to be issued; waiving competitive bidding; and authorizing the sale of such lease obligations by negotiation at less than par value in accordance with and within the limits of 60 O.S. (2001) § 176(f).  Ward 2.

          (Two-thirds affirmative vote required to incur indebtedness.)

          (Three-fourths affirmative vote required to waive competitive bidding.)

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

       I. Revocable Permits for holding:

          1. “American Heart Walk”, April 24, 2004, sponsored by American Heart Association, Downtown.  Ward 7.

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

VIII. I. 2. “The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon”, April 25, 2004, sponsored by Oklahoma City Marathon, Inc., Downtown.  Ward 6.

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

          3. “Walk America”, May 1, 2004, sponsored by March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, Downtown.  Ward 6.

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

Extra Item 1: Enter into executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations for fiscal year 2004-05 with Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 123 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 LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY FOSHEE.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.

   IX. Items from Council.

       A. Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing May 11, 2004, relating to zoning, amending Chapter 59, Article VII, Section 59-7200.2C(4) of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 2002, as amended, regarding initiation of zoning amendments by the City Council; limiting when such amendments may be initiated by the City Council; deleting an obsolete reference to the “Community Development Director” and substituting therefore the term “Planning Director”.

          Deferred from March 2 and 30, 2004.

          Councilman Bowman.

          Request to defer indefinitely.

DEFERRED INDEFINITELY.

   IX. B. Resolution approving travel expenses for Councilwoman Willa Johnson to attend and participate in the National League of Cities Central Cities Council, June 10-12, 2004, Chicago, Illinois.

          (Two-thirds affirmative vote required for approval.)

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

       C. Resolution approving travel expenses for Councilwoman Willa Johnson to attend the National League of Cities Summer Board of Directors Meeting, July 1-3, 2004, Boston, Massachusetts.

          (Two-thirds affirmative vote required for approval.)

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

Mr. Liebmann said the Traffic Commission has not visited the sites of the wrecker companies applying for contract.  He asked each council member to take time to check these wrecker sites out before the vote on May 4^th.

Ms. Johnson thanked Cox Communications for being a wonderful corporate neighbor.  She said thanks to a monetary donation by Cox Communications the E.B. Jeffrey Pool is able to open and operate this season.  Ms. Johnson said Cox Communications also donated a truck to the First Tee Program that teaches young people to play golf and to master life skills.

Ms. Johnson offered her condolences to Chief M.T. Berry for the loss of his father.  She requested a Resolution of Condolence be prepared for Chief Berry.

Ms. Johnson congratulated the winners of the Western Heritage Awards presented last Saturday night at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

Mr. Foshee thanked all the people who donate to the park system.  He said the impact of those donations ripples throughout the community and makes a difference in the lives of Oklahoma City’s young people.  Mr. Foshee said having parks in certain neighborhoods has reduced vandalism and theft because it gives the young people something positive to occupy their time.  He said any other citizens wanting to donate should do so by contacting the City Manager’s Office at 297-2345 or the Parks and Recreation Department at 297-3882.

   IX.

Mr. McAtee thanked the Retired Firefighters for their hospitality at a function last night.  He said the Firefighters are setting a high standard when it comes to the spirit of volunteerism.

Mr. McAtee encouraged the residents of the Classic Corbin Park Neighborhood to attend the neighborhood meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. at St. John’s Methodist Church. 

Mr. Bowman expressed disappointment about the City’s inability to find funding for some of the shallow depth swimming pools.  He thanked the County Commissioners, Cox Communications and other private citizens for keeping some pools open this season.  Mr. Bowman asked about plans to enhance water attractions.

Mr. Whisenhunt said a consultant would be hired to study the future of the aquatic system in Oklahoma City.  He said The City wants to offer a system that is both exciting and affordable. 

Mr. Bowman requested a report be prepared listing the pools opened for the season.

Mr. Liebmann said he thinks closing pools that don’t have attendance should not be considered a step back for The City.  He said there are new concepts doing well elsewhere, like spray grounds, and Oklahoma City must be flexible and move with the times.

Ms. Johnson said the pool situation must continue to be scrutinized because of the budget.  She said The City supports so many activities that have nothing to do with our children and she asks that careful consideration be given before closing any other pools.

Mr. McAtee thanked County Commissioner Roth for helping keep pools opened the last two years.  He acknowledged that the neighborhood association near E.B. Jeffrey Pool initiated a challenge two years ago when it became obvious that the pool would not be opened and, thankfully, the challenge was answered.  Mr. McAtee said due to the generosity of Cox Communications, County Commissioner Roth, and Oklahoma County, the pool remains opened.  He thanked all of them for their support on this issue.

Mr. McAtee said the First Tee Program is holding a Spring Golf Tournament on May 3^rd to raise funds for the First Tee Program.  He encouraged all interested parents to participate.

    X. Citizens to be Heard.

   XI. City Manager Reports.

  XII. Adjournment.  9:50 a.m.

 

Mick Cornett, Mayor

ATTEST:

Frances Kersey, City Clerk

James D. Couch, City Manager