THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY

JOURNAL OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MAY 4, 2004

    I. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

LISA CRONE, ASSOCIATE CHAPLAIN

OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY

PLEDGE LED BY COUNCILMAN LIEBMANN

   II. Call to Order.  8:35 a.m.

MAYOR CORNETT PRESIDING.

ALL MEMBERS PRESENT.

  III. From the Office of the Mayor.

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

          Deferred from April 20, 2004.

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

     B. Resolution of Commendation for Metro Transit bus driver Steven Kalman for thwarting the kidnapping of a 5-year-old girl.

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

     C. Resolution of Commendation for the May 2004 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month, Amy Simpson.

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

  III. D. Appointment of Bill Johnstone and Fred J. Hall to the Oklahoma City Redevelopment Authority.

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

     E. Appointment of Jesse Mashburn to the Residential Building Code Commission.

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

Mayor Cornett recognized the At-large Youth Councilors, Sarah Steece and Jared Weingartner.  Jared said he has learned a great deal about Oklahoma City and all the entertainment opportunities available.  Sarah said she planned to leave Oklahoma City after high school but now she has changed her mind.  She thanked the Council for giving her the youth councilor experience.

   IV. A. Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for April 20, 2004.

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

     B. Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for April 13, 2004.

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

    V. Request for Uncontested Continuances.

     PPA. 1. VIII.  A. 5. VIII.  C.

     STRIKE 06-02-04 06-02-04

RECESS COUNCIL MEETING.  8:52 a.m.

CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.  8:52 a.m.

(Majority of a Quorum required for approval)

          1. Contract for consultant services with Sanborn Map Company, Inc., Project DC-0214, Digital Orthophotos, GIS Base Datasets and Topographical Aerial Mapping, fee of $960,000.  Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

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

          2. Receive $450,000 from the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust, Project DC-0214, Project WM-0097, and Project SM-0118, Water and Wastewater Utilities’ share of costs for Digital Orthophotos, GIS Base Datasets and Topographical Aerial Mapping.

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

          3. Joint Resolution approving a Business Associate Agreement with Preferred Community Choice PPO, 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 SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT:  JOHNSON.  PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.

ADJOURN OCMFA.  8:52 a.m.

CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC PROPERTY AUTHORITY.  8:52 a.m.

(Five of eight affirmative votes required for approval.)

          1. Appointment of Derry Myers to the Oklahoma City Golf Commission.

          Deferred from December 30, 2003 and January 21, 2004.

          Request to be stricken.

STRICKEN. 

  OCPPA. 2. Resolution authorizing SMG to execute the First Amendment to Extended Use License Agreement dated September 6, 2000, with OKC Blazers LLC, presentation of ice hockey, Ford Center, 100 West Reno Avenue.  Ward 7.

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

ADJOURN OCPPA.  9:01 a.m.

CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE TRUST.  9:01 a.m.

(Five of eight affirmative votes required for approval.)

       1. Specifications to be advertised for bids, multi-year pricing agreement for street sweeping services (B59000), May 4, 2004 through June 30, 2009.

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED.  BID RECEIPT DATE:  MAY 25, 2004.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT:  FOSHEE AND JOHNSON.  WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

ADJOURN OCEAT.  9:01 a.m.

RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING.

   VI. Consent Docket.

       A. Resolution authorizing the sole source purchase of genuine “OEM” repair and replacement parts for Harben trailer-mounted line cleaning equipment and approving price agreement with Frontier Equipment Sales, L.L.C. (SS4-C49005), retroactive to July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

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

   VI. B. Resolutions authorizing purchase from State Contracts:

          1. Tires and tubes (S4-SW30024), retroactive to May 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004.

          2. Automotive batteries (S4-SW40026), retroactive to April 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004.

ADOPTED:  B. 1, 2.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT: FOSHEE.  PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION.

       C. Contract award and approval, Total Truck and Trailer (C48021), eight contractors bodies and hoists, $50,360.

AWARDED AND APPROVED.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT: FOSHEE.  GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

       D. Resolution assigning price agreements with Midstate Utility Supply, Inc. to National Waterworks, Inc., ductile iron pipe (R4-C39000), ductile and cast iron sleeves, fittings and accessories (R4-C39011), PVC wastewater pipe and fittings (C49022) and traffic model fire hydrants, hydrant and valve repair parts, tools and accessories, gate valves, butterfly valves and tapping valves (C49028), May 4, 2004 through June 30, 2004.

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

       E. Ordinances to be introduced and set for final hearing May 25, 2004:

          1. (PC-9878) 120 NW 60^th Street from R-1 Single Family Residential to O-2 General Office.  Ward 2.

          2. (PUD-970) 7001 South Bryant Avenue from R-1 Single Family Residential, PUD-120 Planned Unit Development, and PUD-563 Planned Unit Development to PUD-970 Planned Unit Development.  Ward 4.

          3. (PUD-987) 3800 North I-44 Service Road from I-2 Moderate Industrial to PUD-987 Planned Unit Development.  Ward 2.

   VI. E. 4. (PUD-988) 4600 NE Grand Boulevard from PUD-63 Planned Unit Development and PUD-812 Planned Unit Development to PUD-988 Planned Unit Development.  Ward 7.

          5. (SP-347) Special Permit to operate a Mining and Processing: Minerals and Raw Materials Use (sand mining) in the R-1 Single Family Residential/Scenic River Overlay District, located at 4727 North Midwest Boulevard and 4661 North Air Depot Boulevard.  Ward 7.

          6. (SPUD-332) 808-816 NW 50^th Street from O-2 General Office and C-3 Community Commercial to SPUD-332 Simplified Planned Unit Development.  Ward 2.

INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING JUNE 2, 2004:  E. 1-6.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT: FOSHEE.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

       F. Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing May 25, 2004, relating to Zoning, amending Chapter 59, Article I, Section 59-1400; Article III, Section 59-3100; and Article IV, Section 59-4900 and Section 59-4950 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 2002, amending the Bricktown Core Development District and repealing the Bricktown Transitional Development District.

INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING JUNE 2, 2004.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT: FOSHEE.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

       G. Resolution releasing the irrevocable letter of credit for Marbleleaf Addition, Section 1, south of NW 150^th Street and east of Pennsylvania Avenue.  Ward 8.

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

       H. Resolution releasing the subdivision bond for Liberty Trails Addition, Phase I, north of SE 74^th Street and east of Sooner Road.  Ward 4.

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

   VI. I. Resolution accepting the irrevocable letter of credit and dedications contained in the final plat of Wind Wood North, Section 2, south of SE 74^th Street and west of Sooner Road.  Ward 4.

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

       J. Resolution accepting the dedications contained in the final plat of Wimberley Estates, Section 2, south of SW 29^th Street and west of Morgan Road.  Ward 3.

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

       K. Contract for engineering services with Johnson & Associates, Inc., Traffic Signal Installations and Intersection Striping, Project TC-0306, North Santa Fe Avenue and Kilpatrick Turnpike; Project TC-0307, South Council Road and SW 29^th Street; Project TC-0308, South Council Road and SW 36^th Street; Project TC-0310, North May Avenue and Cedar Springs Road; Project TC-0311, North Walker Avenue and West Memorial Road; Project TC-0312, South Santa Fe Avenue and SW 83^rd Street; fee of $37,000.  Wards 2, 3, 4 and 8.

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

       L. Amendment No. 1 to contract for engineering services, Project MP-0298 (Amendment No. 1 assigned as Project PC-0272, East Main Street from E.K. Gaylord Boulevard to Stiles Avenue), streetscape, NW 5^th Street from Walker Avenue to Harvey Avenue and Robinson Avenue to Broadway Avenue, East Main Street from Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railroad to Walnut Avenue, increase of $82,104.  Wards 6 and 7.

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

   VI. M. Resolution providing for the allocation of $20,000,000 in proceeds from the 2004 Sale of the 2000 General Obligation Bond Authorization, Proposition No. 1 – Streets, Proposition No. 2 – Bridges, Proposition No. 3 – Traffic Control System, Proposition No. 4 – Drainage Control System, Proposition No. 5 – Parks and Recreation Facilities, Proposition No. 6 – Fire, Proposition No. 7 – Police, Proposition No. 8 – Animal Welfare Facilities, and Proposition No. 9 – Libraries.  Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

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

       N. Acceptance of one permanent storm sewer easement.  Ward 8.

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

       O. Acceptance of:

          1. Nine privately constructed paving and drainage projects; and placing maintenance bonds into effect as of the final inspection dates.  Wards 1, 3, 4, 7 and 8.

          2. Nine privately constructed paving and drainage projects; and placing maintenance bonds into effect as of the final inspection dates.  Wards 3, 5 and 8.

ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN EFFECT:  O. 1,2.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT: FOSHEE.  PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

       P. Final Acceptance:

          1. Project PC-0126, street improvements, South Eastern Avenue from SE 15^th Street to SE 29^th Street; and placing maintenance bond into effect.  Ward 7.

          2. Project PC-0184, street improvements, Western Avenue from NW 36^th Street to NW 63^rd Street; and placing maintenance bond into effect.  Ward 2.

ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN EFFECT:  P. 1,2.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT: FOSHEE.  PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

   VI. Q. Release of sanitary sewer easements, south of NW 220^th Street and east of Pennsylvania Avenue.

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

       R. Replacement Maintenance Agreement with the Oklahoma Transportation Authority, John Kilpatrick Turnpike from ½ mile west of MacArthur Boulevard, west and south to SW 15^th Street, west of Sara Road.  Wards 1, 3 and 8.

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

       S. Agreement with The City of Bethany and the Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County, street resurfacing, NW 50^th Street from Council Road to Stinchcomb Avenue, $36,000.  Ward 1.

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

       T. Preliminary Report, Project MP-0205, Lake Hefner to Lake Overholser Trail, 600 feet south of NW 39^th Street Bridge, connecting to Lake Overholser Trail and extending approximately 5.9 miles along Stinchcomb Road; NW 50^th Street, Council Road and Wilshire Boulevard to a crossing at NW Expressway and northeast to MacArthur Boulevard and connecting with the Hefner Trail at the intersection of Britton Road and West Lake Hefner Drive; and authorization to prepare plans and specifications.  Wards 1 and 8.

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

   VI. U. Resolution requesting Urbanized Area Project Safety Funds under the terms of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21^st Century relating to Surface Transportation Program Urbanized Area funds for railroad crossing improvements; Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad crossing, South Eastern Avenue between I-240 and SE 59^th Street in conjunction with the South Eastern Avenue widening Federal Aid Project No. STP-55B(830), State Job Piece No. 14365(04).  Ward 4.

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

       V. Amendment No. 1 to Service Agreement with Veolia Water North America (formerly U.S. Filter Operating Services, Inc.) changing the name and adjusting the annual fee for 2004 Contract Year, increase of $359,231.41.  Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

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

       W. Authorization for the General Manager of the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust to negotiate a Utility Relocation Agreement with Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Project WC-0415, 60-inch Atoka Pipeline Relocation reimbursement, State Highway 99, Byng, $2,662,700.  Pontotoc County.

AUTHORIZED.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT: FOSHEE.  WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILTIES DEPARTMENT.

       X. Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing May 11, 2004, relating to General Schedule of Fees, amending Chapter 60, Article VI, Sections 60-38-11 and 60-38-12 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 2002; amending admission fees for entry to City swimming pools and fees for use of City pools.

INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING MAY 11, 2004.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT: FOSHEE.  PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

   VI. Y. Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing May 11, 2004, relating to Parks Recreation Cultural Affairs, Etc., amending Chapter 38, Division 5 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 2002, Section 38-242, relating to length and size of canoes on City-operated reservoirs.

INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING MAY 11, 2004.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT: FOSHEE.  PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

       Z. Resolution authorizing renewal of the City’s Own Risk permit with the Workers’ Compensation Court for workers compensation insurance, for Oklahoma City Public Property Authority, Oklahoma City Zoological Trust, Oklahoma City Airport Trust, Oklahoma City Development Trust, Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust, Central Oklahoma Transportation Authority, and Job Training Partnership Act participants, July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

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

       AA. Resolution setting a public hearing date of May 11, 2004, for a proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2003-04 budget for the General Fund; Federal Grants Management Funds; the MAPS Operation Fund; the Police and Fire Capital Equipment Use Tax Fund; the Airports Cash Fund; the Water and Wastewater Utility Cash Fund; the Transit and Parking Cash Fund; the Fleet Services Internal Service Fund; the Debt Service Fund; and the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Sales Tax Fund; and directing the City Clerk to publish appropriate notice.

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

   VI. BB. Joint Resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority approving a Business Associate Agreement with Preferred Community Choice PPO, 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 SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT: FOSHEE.  PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.

       CC. Request for Proposals to be advertised, Federal Legislative Consulting Services, July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. 

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED.  BID RECEIPT DATE:  JUNE 1, 2004.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT: FOSHEE.  CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE.

       DD. Resolution approving amendments to the Economic Development Contracts with the South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, the Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City, and Oklahoma/Canadian Counties, Inc., transferring $12,000 from South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce to the Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City, administration of funds in support of the Capitol Hill Main Street Program.

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

       EE. 1. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $2,300 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Rhonda Banks.

          2. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $3,518 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Mark Copeland.

   VI. EE. 3. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $3,788.77 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Tom and Trena Lieberz.

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

  VII. Concurrence Docket.

     A. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving plans and specifications to be advertised for bids, Project WC-0432, water main replacement, Hickory Stick Road to Blue Sage Road along Lamp Post Lane.  Ward 8.

CONCURRED.  BID RECEIPT DATE:  MAY 11, 2004.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT: FOSHEE.  WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

     B. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Amendment No. 1, Project SC-0583, 8-inch sanitary sewer pipe, SE 22^nd Street to SE 25^th Street between High Avenue and I-35, decrease of $100,015.90; accepting the project and placing maintenance bond into effect.  Ward 7.

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

     C. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving contract for architectural services with Triad Design Group, Inc., Project WM-0096, Additions to Lake Draper Concession Building – Shower/ Dressing Areas, Lake Stanley Draper, fee of $6,000.  Ward 4.

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

  VII. D. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in adopting resolution declaring an emergency, ratifying approval of the construction plans, waiver of formal competitive bidding procedures, utilization of informal sealed bidding procedures, determination of lowest responsible bidder, award of the contract:

          1. Project SC-0663, emergency 8-inch to 10-inch line replacement, NW 14^th Street to NW 13^th Street between Broadway Avenue and Santa Fe Railroad Tracks, to Urban Contractors, Inc. for $39,800, issuance of an emergency work order; and approval of the contract and bonds.  Ward 7.

          2. Project SC-0676, emergency 8-inch relief line, SW 100^th Street and Brentwood Drive, to United Trenching, Inc., $116,752.50, issuance of an emergency work order; and approval of the contract and bonds.  Ward 5.

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

     E. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in adopting resolution awarding contract to Jordan Contractors, Inc., Project WC-0455, water main replacement, NW 14^th Street to NW 19^th Street from Tulsa Avenue to Portland Avenue, $962,227.50, approving contract and bonds; and authorizing execution upon receipt of signed originals from the contractor.  Ward 3.

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

     F. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in receiving Consultant Review Committee Report, Project WM-0094, Engineering and Economic Services for Water Meter Replacement; and authorization to negotiate a contract.  Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

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

  VII. G. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in accepting Project SM-0113, Phase I, Line Maintenance Building: Roofing, Remediation and Interior Repair, 621 North Pennsylvania Avenue; and placing maintenance bond into effect.  Ward 6.

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

     H. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in adopting resolution approving final plans and specifications to be advertised for bids, 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 authorizing execution of the documents by the chairman.  Wards 2, 4 and 6.

CONCURRED.  BID RECEIPT DATE:  MAY 25, 2004.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT: FOSHEE.  PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

     I. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in adopting resolution approving Change Order No. 1, Project EB-0002, Star Spencer High School Improvements, 3001 North Spencer Road, increase of $19,244.  Spencer.

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

     J. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in authorizing purchase of computers from Dell Inc. (SW206) under state contract, (sixteen facilities), $740,541.  Wards 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7.

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

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

          1. Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public School District, two 71-passenger buses, (nine facilities), $110,600.  Choctaw and Nicoma Park.

          2. Deer Creek Public School District, Middle School bus loop, Deer Creek Middle School, 21175 North MacArthur Boulevard, $103,415. 

          3. Oakdale School District, parking lot, Oakdale School, 10901 North Sooner Road, $15,145.  Ward 7.

CONCURRED:  K. 1-3.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT: FOSHEE.  MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.

VIII. Items Requiring Separate Votes.

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

          1. (PUD-975) property north of Draper Lake from AA Agricultural, R-1 Single Family Residential and PUD-477 Planned Unit Development to PUD-975 Planned Unit Development.  Ward 4.

AMENDED.  (AMENDMENT: TO INCORPORATE THE LAND USE COMPATABILITY RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TINKER AIR FORCE BASE.)   MOVED BY RINEHART, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT:  FOSHEE.  ADOPTED AS AMENDED.  ORD. #22,451.  MOVED BY RINEHART, SECONDED BY LIEBMANN.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT:  FOSHEE.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

          2. (PUD-981) 3825-29 NW 23^rd Street from R-1 Single Family Residential and O-2 General Office to PUD-981 Planned Unit Development.  Ward 1.

          Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,452.  APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT:  RINEHART AND FOSHEE.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

VIII. A. 3. (PUD-983) 4000 North Kelley Avenue from R-1 Single Family Residential to PUD-983 Planned Unit Development.  Ward 7.

          Easement to be accepted.

          Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation.

ADOPTED WITH EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,453.  EASEMENT ACCEPTED.  APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT:  RINEHART AND FOSHEE.  EMERGENCY.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT:  FOSHEE.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

          4. (PUD-984) 3801-3921 North Sooner Road from R-1 Single Family Residential to PUD-984 Planned Unit Development.  Ward 7.

DEFERRED TO MAY 18, 2004.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

          5. (PUD-985) 100-336 SW 79th Street from PUD-846 Planned Unit Development to PUD-985 Planned Unit Development.  Ward 5.

          Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation.

     Request for deferral to May 25, 2004.

DEFERRED TO JUNE 2, 2004.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

          6. (SPUD-331) 1317 SW 89^th Street from R-1 Single Family Residential to SPUD-331 Simplified Planned Unit Development.  Ward 5.

     Deferred from March 30 and April 13, 2004.

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

DEFERRED TO MAY 11, 2004.  MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY BOWMAN.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

VIII. A. 7. (SPUD-335) 11000 Surrey Hills Boulevard from O-2 General Office to SPUD-335 Simplified Planned Unit Development.  Ward 8.

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

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,454.  APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION AS AMENDED.  MOVED BY LIEBMANN, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT:  FOSHEE.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

     B. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval, (SP-349) Special Permit to operate a residential drug and alcohol treatment center in the NBD/UDD Neighborhood Business/Urban Design District, 1215 NW 25^th Street.  Ward 2.

          Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY.  ORD. #22,455.   APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION.  MOVED BY BOWMAN, SECONDED BY SIMANK.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT:  FOSHEE.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

       C. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency), (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.

     Request for deferral to May 25, 2004.

DEFERRED TO JUNE 2, 2004.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

     D. 1. Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures:

          a. 1601 East Euclid Street (shed)  Ward 7

          b. 1718 East Madison Street (garage)  Ward 7

          c. 1920 Peachtree Street (shed)  Ward 7

          d. 2501 North Redmond Avenue (patio cover)  Ward 3

          e. 1715 NW 1^st Street (garage)  Ward 6

          f. 320 NE 2^nd Street (commercial building)  Ward 7

          g. 1721 NW 8^th Street (garage)  Ward 6

          h. 6504 NW 11^th Street (apartment)  Ward 3

          i. 6516 NW 11^th Street (apartment)  Ward 3

          j. 417 SE 18^th Street (house)  Ward 7

          k. 3621 NW 19^th Street (rear house)  Ward 6

          l. 1516 NW 21^st Street (garage)  Ward 6

          m. 3717 NW 24^th Street (garage)  Ward 1

VIII. D. 1. n. 600 SW 27^th Street (shed)  Ward 6

          o. 528 NW 31^st Street (garage)  Ward 2

          p. 816 NW 35^th Street (garage)  Ward 2

          q. 832 NW 35^th Street (garage)  Ward 2

          r. 1011 NW 35^th Street (garage)  Ward 2

          s. 2401 SE 44^th Street (mobile home)  Ward 7

          t. 1321 NW 91^st Street (garage)  Ward 2

          u. 2118 North Lottie Avenue (house)  Ward 7

          Deferred from March 9, 2004.

          2. Resolution declaring the structures are dilapidated; directing said structures to be torn down, establishing dates of May 5, 2004 and June 4, 2004 for commencement and completion of removal by owners.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED:  D. 1. b,e,g-l,o-r,t,u.  STRICKEN:  D. 1. a, c,d,f,m,n,s.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT:  FOSHEE.  NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

     E. 1. Public hearing regarding unsecured structures:

          a. 1601 East Euclid Street (house)  Ward 7

          b. 6313 North Harvard Avenue (house, shed)  Ward 1

          c. 9200 West Hefner Road (house)  Ward 1

          d. 1712 North Highland Drive (house)  Ward 7

          e. 7329 Kings Ridge Road (house)  Ward 1

          f. 1153 North McKinley Avenue (house)  Ward 6

          g. 1117 North Peniel Avenue (apartment)  Ward 3

          h. 1119 North Peniel Avenue (apartment)  Ward 3

          i. 1121 North Peniel Avenue (apartment)  Ward 3

          j. 1123 North Peniel Avenue (apartment)  Ward 3

          k. 1125 North Peniel Avenue (apartment)  Ward 3

          l. 1129 North Peniel Avenue (apartment)  Ward 3

          m. 2501 North Redmond Avenue (house)  Ward 3

          n. 1717 NW 1^st Street (house)  Ward 6

          o. 931 NE 5^th Street (house)  Ward 7

          p. 1801 NW 8^th Street (house)  Ward 6

          q. 1328 NW 9^th Street (garage apartment, house)  Ward 6

          r. 4008 NW 11^th Street (house, shed)  Ward 3

          s. 6500 NW 11^th Street (apartment)  Ward 3

          t. 6500 NW 11^th Street (pool house)  Ward 3

          u. 6506 NW 11^th Street (apartment)  Ward 3

          v. 6508 NW 11^th Street (apartment)  Ward 3

          w. 6510 NW 11^th Street (apartment)  Ward 3

          x. 6512 NW 11^th Street (apartment)  Ward 3

          y. 6520 NW 11^th Street (apartment)  Ward 3

VIII. E. 1. z. 6526 NW 11^th Street (apartment)  Ward 3

          aa. 3709 NW 24^th Street (house)  Ward 1

          bb. 2612 SW 30^th Street (house, shed)  Ward 6

          cc. 2332 SW 33^rd Street (east shed, house, west shed)  Ward 6

          dd. 1017 NW 97^th Street (house, shed)  Ward 2

          ee. 2704 NW 109^th Terrace (house)  Ward 2

          2. Resolution declaring the structures are unsecured.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED:  E. 1. b-e,g-l,o,r-z,bb,cc,ee.  STRICKEN:  E. 1. a,f,m,n,p,q,aa,dd.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY RINEHART.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT:  FOSHEE AND JOHNSON.  NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

     F. 1. Public Hearing.

          2. Resolution approving the fifth Action Year increment of the Consolidated Plan for the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, and applications for the Community Development Block Grant Program, $6,355,000; the Home Investment Partnership Program, $3,268,066; HOME American Dream Down Payment Assistance Grants, $389,120; the Emergency Shelter Grant Program, $238,279; and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS Program, $466,000; providing for the allocation of the new grant funds; providing for the reallocation of anticipated recaptured funds from programs/activities funded in prior years in the amount of $549,626; providing for the allocation of current and anticipated Program Income in the amount of $280,000 and HOME in the amount of $500,000; authorizing the recapture of funds; approving statement of Community Development Objectives; authorization to file grant applications; authorization to receive request for proposals for the use of Emergency Shelter Grant funds; authorization to negotiate a Memorandum of Agreement with the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency for the administration of Housing Opportunities for persons with HIV/AIDS; approving the continuation of programs/activities and remaining fund balances at June 30, 2004.

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

VIII. G. Resolution approving application for a Section 108 Loan Guarantee, in the amount of $1,000,000, renovation of the Gold Dome Building, 1112 NW 23^rd Street.  Ward 6.

          Deferred from March 30 and April 13, 2004.

MOTION TO CALL QUESTION: FAILED.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  BOWMAN, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.  NAYS:  MAYOR CORNETT, MCATEE, RINEHART AND LIEBMANN.    ABSENT:  FOSHEE.  AMENDED.  (AMENDMENT: TO INCLUDE $200,000 GUARANTEE FROM DR. IRENE LAM.)  MOVED BY RINEHART, SECONDED BY MCATEE.   AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  NAY:  BOWMAN.  ABSENT:  FOSHEE.  ADOPTED AS AMENDED.  MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT:  FOSHEE.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

     H. Appeal of Traffic Commission Decision by Metro Towing and Recovery, Inc. for award of contract for wrecker service in Zone 4, April 13, 2004 through April 30, 2005.  Wards 2, 6, 7 and 8.

          Deferred from April 13, 2004.

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

     I. 1. Agreement with AAAA Wrecker Service, Inc., wrecker service for Zone 4, April 13, 2004 through April 30, 2005.

          2. Amendment No. 1 to Agreements with Arrow Wrecker Service, Inc. and Car Cab Wrecker Service, Inc., wrecker services for Zone 4 NE Quadrant.  Wards 2, 6, 7 and 8.

          Deferred from April 13, 2004.

APPROVED:  I. 1.  MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY RINEHART.  AYES:  MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, AND JOHNSON.  NAYS: SIMANK AND LIEBMANN.  ABSENT: FOSHEE.  NO ACTION TAKEN:  I. 2.  PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

VIII. J. 1. Claim recommended for denial:

          a. James E. Cooksey  $520

          AND/OR

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

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

   IX. A. 1. Claims for Approval,

          a. Mary Gagnon  $300

          b. Michael Keefe  $89.50

          c. Dan Snare  $108

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

    X. Items from Council.

Mr. Foshee requested a Resolution of Condolence be prepared for J.W. Mashburn for the recent loss of his son.

Mr. Foshee asked if it were possible to televise the Firefighters Awards Banquet where citizens are honored for heroism.

Ms. Johnson said the First Tee Golf Tournament yesterday was a huge success with 52 teams competing.  Ms. Johnson thanked Lou Dechert and Joe Clytus for their assistance.  She said Debi Martin, Executive Assistant to the Council, gave so generously of her personal time and was responsible for the success of the tournament.   Ms. Johnson recognized Mayor Cornett for his service as a former Board member for the First Tee Program and she asked him to stay on as an advisor.  She also thanked Councilman McAtee for competing in the tournament.

    X.

Ms. Johnson said the International Association of Firefighters won the First Tee Golf Tournament.  She reminded everyone that the First Tee Program teaches life skills to young people who wouldn’t ordinarily have the opportunity to play golf.

Ms. Johnson apologized for being late to the meeting today.  She said she was participating in a 100-year anniversary celebration of the Oklahoma City Zoo at Langston University.  Ms. Johnson presented a Langston Year Book to Mayor Cornett.

Ms. Johnson said she held a Town Hall meeting last Thursday night.  She thanked the following City employees for assisting with the meeting:  Wendel Whisenhunt, Parks & Recreation Director; Kay Strange, Parks & Recreation Administrative Specialist; Craig Freeman, Interim Budget Director; Jane Abraham, Budget Specialist; Paul Brum, Public Works Director; and Major Willard Paige, Springlake Patrol Division.

Ms. Simank said the Miller Neighborhood is having their Historic Home Tour on Saturday, May 15^th.  She encouraged everyone to view these lovely homes.

Ms. Simank said she recently read a newspaper article about some issues facing the Dallas City Council.  She said Dallas is in trouble with no comprehensive plan for their City.  Ms. Simank said we should be proud of our accomplishments in Oklahoma City, especially when compared with Dallas.

Mr. McAtee attended the Classic Corbin Park Neighborhood meeting.  He was glad to learn the Classic Corbin Park Neighborhood Association donated $250 to E.B. Jeffrey Pool.  Mr. McAtee encouraged citizens to form neighborhood associations to get things accomplished in their neighborhoods.

Mr. McAtee thanked the Mayor and City Manager for organizing the meeting with the School Board last week.  He said even though the Oklahoma City School District has many challenges, he was impressed with how the administration and faculty are working on the problems rather than complaining about them.

Mr. Bowman said he attended the annual meeting of the Community Foundation recognizing high school scholars.  He said scholarships were presented to students from about 40 schools at the meeting.  Mr. Bowman said he was impressed with the Mayor’s theme of determination and inspiration in his speech. 

    X.

Mr. Bowman said he liked Councilman Foshee’s idea about televising the Firefighters Awards Banquet.  He said the stories are newsworthy and inspirational.

Mayor Cornett said he attended the Yard Dawgz game on Saturday night at the Ford Center and there were 13,000 fans in attendance.  He said at the same time, there were 10,000 in attendance at the Redhawks Game.  He said he was impressed with how easily traffic moved downtown with so many drivers out navigating the streets.

   XI. Citizens to be Heard.

John Brady, 1338 NW 16^th Street, submitted a petition requesting the utility poles on the Plaza District streetscape project be removed.

Lou Ellen Schlegel, 1401 NW 16^th Street, also spoke about the relocation of utility poles on the streetscape project.

Dr. Isabell Masters, 4336 NE 16^th Terrace, requested Council to remove a lien placed on her property.

John Bates, 608 North Peniel Avenue, spoke about tree removal at Lake Overholser and railway tressel removal at Rockwell Avenue and Melrose Lane.

Kris Nelson, 4629 East Wilshire Boulevard, spoke about trash service in rural areas.

  XII. City Manager Reports.

     A. Seatbelt Citation Demographics

     B. April 2004 Sales and Use Tax Collections

     C. Gasoline Drive-Offs

     D. Parks and Recreation Summer Programs

     E. Section 108 Application for Gold Dome Building

     F. Parks and Recreation Department Aquatics Program

     G. Financial Summary for the period ending December 31, 2003

XIII. Adjournment.  11:34 a.m.

Mick Cornett Mayor

ATTEST:

 

Frances Kersey City Clerk

James D. Couch City Manager