THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY
JOURNAL OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 14, 2004
(The agenda was posted on the Council Chamber bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on December 10, 2004.)
I. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
REVEREND SAM DAVISON
SW BAPTIST CHURCH
PLEDGE LED BY COUNCILMAN LARRY MCATEE
II. Call to Order. 8:33 a.m.
MAYOR MICK CORNETT PRESIDING.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT.
III. From the Office of the Mayor.
A. 1. Enter into executive session to interview applicants for the appointment of Councilmember Ward 8, as authorized by 25 O.S. (2001) §307(B)(1).
AND/OR
2. Resolution appointing a qualified person to fill the vacancy in the office of Councilmember from Ward 8 until a successor has been elected by the voters of Ward 8, with such appointment to become effective upon administration of the oath or affirmation of office as required by law.
ENTERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION: A. 1. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. ADOPTED: A. 2. STEVEN DOBBS. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. NAY: MCATEE.
Mayor Cornett recognized the City Employees Choir for singing Christmas carols prior to the council meeting.
Mayor Cornett reminded everyone to participate in the hotel/motel tax vote today to fund improvements to the horse show facilities at the State Fairgrounds.
RECESS COUNCIL MEETING. 9:10 a.m.
IV. A. Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for December 7, 2004.
RECEIVED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.
B. Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for November 23, 2004.
APPROVED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON.
V. Request for Uncontested Continuances.
RECESS COUNCIL MEETING. 8:37 a.m.
CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY. 8:37 a.m.
(Majority of a Quorum required for approval)
1. Consulting contract, Accela, Inc. (C51002), Planning, Permitting, and Licensing Information System for The City of Oklahoma City.
APPROVED. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
2. Joint resolution approving a one-year agreement with American Stop Loss Insurance Brokerage Services, Inc. for purchase of specific medical stop loss coverage, January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.
OCMFA. 3. Resolution authorizing the Risk Manager and the Trust’s legal counsel not to appeal and to comply with the Order of Workers’ Compensation Court Claim No. 2003-14036K, styled: George McPherson, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Insurance Carrier.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
4. Joint resolutions authorizing the Risk Manager and the Trust’s legal Counsel not to appeal and to comply with the Order of Workers’ Compensation Court Claims:
a. No. 2001-00342Y, styled: Lenell Jenkins, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Insurance Carrier.
b. No. 2002-04944H, styled: Bruce Wayne Landry, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier.
c. No. 2003-05496A, styled: Nancy C. Bird, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier.
ADOPTED: 4. a-c. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
ADJOURN OCMFA. 8:37 a.m.
CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC PROPERTY AUTHORITY. 8:37 a.m.
(Five affirmative votes required for approval.)
1. Request for proposals to be advertised for golf course marketing services for the Oklahoma City Golf Courses. Wards 1, 5 and 7.
APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED. BID RECEIPT DATE: JANUARY 11, 2005. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
OCPPA. 2. First Amendment of Lease Agreement with The City of Oklahoma City correcting the legal description of portions of Earlywine Park now leased for golf facility purposes, 3033 SW 119th Street. Ward 5.
APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
ADJOURN OCPPA. 8:38 a.m.
CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE TRUST. 8:38 a.m.
(Five affirmative votes required for approval.)
1. Consumer Price Index Adjustment Statements as provided in disposal of municipal solid waste agreements with All-American Waste Control:
a. Newcastle Landfill, retroactive to February 1, 2004 through January 31, 2005.
b. Southeast OKC Landfill, retroactive to February 1, 2004 through January 31, 2005.
APPROVED: 1. a,b. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
2. Acceptance of the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Audited Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004.
ACCEPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
ADJOURN OCEAT. 8:38 a.m.
RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING.
VI. Consent Docket.
A. Renewal of Operating Agreement with the Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City and Oklahoma and Canadian Counties, Inc. to conduct a Small Business Assistance Loan Program, with amendments to eligible areas and changes to the retention of interest earnings, January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2009. Wards 2, 4, 6 and 7.
APPROVED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
B. Ratify and approve Addendum No. 1, Request for Proposals for a Fiscal Impact Analysis and Model.
RATIFIED AND APPROVED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
C. Resolution approving grant application with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for a $1,375,211.72 Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century Grant, for the Meridian Avenue Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Project, over the Oklahoma River; and the 6th Street Centennial Gateway, Landscaping and Beautification Project, $378,802.93 in City matching funds required. Wards 3 and 7.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
D. Revocable Pipeline Permits:
1. New Dominion, L.L.C., construct, operate and maintain five pipeline crossings along South Bryant Avenue at SE 45th Street, SE 54th Street, SE 55th Street, SE 56th Street, and SE 59th Street, December 14, 2004 through May 1, 2005. Ward 4.
2. New Dominion, L.L.C., construct, operate and maintain a pipeline along Oakcliff Drive east of South Bryant Avenue and east of Gaines Street, December 14, 2004 through May 1, 2005. Ward 4.
APPROVED: D. 1,2. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
VI. E. Acceptance of permanent easements:
1. Project DC-0182, storm drainage construction, North Pennsylvania Avenue and NW 115th Street. Ward 2.
2. Project WC-0468, water main construction, Britton Road from County Line Road to John Kilpatrick Turnpike. Ward 1.
ACCEPTED: E. 1,2. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
F. Acceptance of privately constructed projects; and placing maintenance bonds into effect as of the final inspection dates:
1. One privately constructed paving project and eight privately constructed paving and drainage projects. Wards 1, 2, 5 and 8.
2. Three privately constructed sanitary sewer projects. Wards 1 and 8.
ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN EFFECT: F. 1,2. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
G. Acceptance of three permanent sanitary sewer easements. Ward 4.
ACCEPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
H. Resolution declaring the necessity for acquiring and owning permanent and temporary easements, Project DC-0165, Lightning Creek drainage projects, 6200 South Santa Fe Avenue, north to SW 45th Street and South Broadway Avenue. Ward 4.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
VI. I. Resolution accepting a $20,000 donation from Leadership Oklahoma City, Inc., reimbursement for the cost to procure consultant services for production of a master plan for Bicentennial Park and the grounds at City Hall. Ward 6.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
J. Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust approving the cancellation of the Permit issued to the Oklahoma City Youth Sports Association for operation and use of the sports complex at Stars and Stripes Park. Ward 2.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
K. First Amendment of Lease Agreement with the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority correcting the legal description of portions of Earlywine Park now leased for golf facility purposes, 3033 SW 119th Street. Ward 5.
APPROVED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
L. Amendment to Lease Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma County, Inc., allowing them to construct a new facility at Memorial Park, 1150 NW 36th Street. Ward 2.
APPROVED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
M. Resolution approving the designation of December 14, 2004, as Arbor Day for The City of Oklahoma City.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
VI. N. School Crossing Guard Agreement with the Independent School District I-89 of Oklahoma County, retroactive to July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.
APPROVED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. POLICE DEPARTMENT.
O. Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing December 21, 2004, relating to General Schedule of Fees, amending Section 60-43-1 of Chapter 60, Title 43, Article 1 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 2002, as amended, clarifying the nature of information that may be released; establishing a per page copy cost; increasing the search fee per quarter hour; clarifying the cost for photographs; establishing a cost for computer generated reports and electronically recorded records; increasing the administrative fee to prepare records to be mailed; and establishing a fee to expunge records.
INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING DECEMBER 21, 2004. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. POLICE DEPARTMENT.
P. Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority approving a one-year agreement with American Stop Loss Insurance Brokerage Services, Inc. for the purchase of specific medical stop loss coverage, January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.
Q. Joint resolutions with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority authorizing the Risk Manager and the Trust’s legal Counsel not to appeal and to comply with the Order of Workers’ Compensation Court Claims:
1. No. 2001-00342Y, styled: Lenell Jenkins, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Insurance Carrier.
2. No. 2002-04944H, styled: Bruce Wayne Landry, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier.
VI. Q. 3. No. 2003-05496A, styled: Nancy C. Bird, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier.
ADOPTED: Q. 1-3. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
R. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $1,102.91 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Southwestern Bell Telephone.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.
S. Modification No. 1, extension of Fiscal Agent Agreement with the Board of Local Elected Officials for the Central Oklahoma Workforce Investment Area, $77,242 in revenue, January 1, 2005 through March 31, 2005.
APPROVED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.
T. Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency reallocating excess training monies to Salary, $20,977; Fringe Benefits, $6,624; and Travel, $1,000 for Assistance Agreement JT-976552-01-1, Training for Environmental Remediation – Methamphetamine Lab Clean Up. Ward 6.
APPROVED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.
VI. U. Resolution declaring the cancellation of the regular Council meeting falling on Tuesday January 25, 2005 due to the Annual Budget Workshop to be held on that date, declaring items scheduled to be heard on January 25, 2005 be heard on February 1, 2005; and directing the City Clerk to give notice of such cancellation.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. CITY CLERK’S OFFICE.
VII. Concurrence Docket.
A. 1. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in ratifying and approving Addendum No. 1, Project WC-0469, Phase IV, waterline improvements, Western Avenue from Fairview Farm Boulevard to NW 197th Street. Ward 8.
2. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in adopting resolution awarding contract, Project WC-0469, Phase IV, waterline improvements, BRB Contractors, Inc., Western Avenue from Fairview Farm Boulevard to NW 197th Street, $3,531,290.05, approving contract and bonds; and authorizing execution upon receipt of signed originals from the contractor. Ward 8.
CONCURRED: A. 1,2. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILTIES DEPARTMENT.
B. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in ratifying and approving Addendum No. 1 and awarding contract to CL Boyd Co., Inc. (C59019), one new, latest model 3.5 cubic yard front end loader, $99,158; and approving contract.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILTIES DEPARTMENT.
VII. C. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving:
1. Amendment No. 2, Project WC-0402, water main replacement, NW 23rd Street to Cashion Place, between Lyon Boulevard and Portland Avenue, increase of $12,618.30. Ward 1.
2. Amendment No. 3, Project WC-0483, water main replacement, Oak Hollow Road from Rolling Stone Road to Twisted Oak Road, increase of $9,029.50. Ward 8.
CONCURRED: C. 1,2. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILTIES DEPARTMENT.
D. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Amendment No. 1 and Change Order No. 1, Project WE-0049, 60-inch water transmission main (Prestressed Concrete Embedded Cylinder Pipe – PCECP) repair, Douglas Boulevard between SE 59th Street and SE 74th Street, decrease of $27,471.68; accepting the project and placing maintenance bonds into effect. Ward 4.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILTIES DEPARTMENT.
E. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in adopting resolutions awarding contracts, approving contracts and bonds; and authorizing execution upon receipt of signed originals from the contractor:
1. Project WC-0469, Phase III, waterline improvements, Jordan Contractors, Inc., Western Avenue from Hefner Road to John Kilpatrick Turnpike, $2,080,917.20. Wards 2 and 8.
2. Project WT-0046, Phase III – Hefner Plant Improvements: New 3 MGD Sludge Pump Station to Urban Contractors, Inc., $547,250. Ward 8.
CONCURRED: E. 1,2. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILTIES DEPARTMENT.
VII. F. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in assigning agreement with Capstone Consulting Partners, Inc. (C59018) to Alliance Data Systems, utility billing system expert services.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILTIES DEPARTMENT.
G. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in authorizing the purchase of an automated extraction system and accessories from existing pricing agreement with Horizon Technology, Inc. (C49069), extraction of oil and grease from industrial waste samples.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILTIES DEPARTMENT.
H. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in accepting projects; and placing maintenance bonds into effect:
1. Project WT-0034, construction of two five million-gallon clearwells, Hefner Water Treatment Plant, 4000 West Hefner Road. Ward 8.
2. Project WT-0054, powdered activated carbon feed and storage system, Draper Water Treatment Plant, 13700 South Douglas Boulevard. Ward 4.
CONCURRED: H. 1,2. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILTIES DEPARTMENT.
I. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in receiving the Policy B-1 application from Trinity Baptist Church, Project SB-0015, sanitary sewer extension, between NW 10th Street and Reno Avenue, east of Cemetery Road. Ward 3.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILTIES DEPARTMENT.
VII. J. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in receiving the Policy B-1 application with Valencia Land, LLC, Project SB-0010, sanitary sewer improvements, NW 178th Street to NW 206th Street from May Avenue to Western Avenue. Ward 8.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILTIES DEPARTMENT.
K. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in receiving Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Construction Permit No. WT000055041035, Project WT-0046, Phase III – Hefner Plant Improvements: New 3 MGD Sludge Pump Station, Hefner Water Treatment Plant, 4000 NW 108th Street. Ward 8.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILTIES DEPARTMENT.
L. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in receiving Consultant Review Committee Report, Project WC-0499, New Pumps, Motors, Variable Frequency Drives, Switchgears, and Flow Monitoring, Atoka Pipeline pump station; and Project WC-0500, 48-inch Water Main Extension, Draper Water Treatment Plant, Douglas Boulevard to SE 164th Street, and west along SE 164th Street to Telephone Road; and authorization to negotiate contract. Ward 4.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
M. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in adopting resolution authorizing the declaration of water treatment residuals to be without value and authorizing the disposal of said waste material by private entities and persons.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILTIES DEPARTMENT.
VII. N. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in adopting resolution recommending the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 89 ratify and approve Addenda Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4, and award contract, base bid plus alternates 1, 2 and 14 to Oscar J. Boldt Construction, Project EB-0007, new John Marshall High School, 12201 North Portland Avenue, $20,410,000; and approving contract and bonds. Ward 8.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
O. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in adopting resolution recommending the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 89 approve Change Order No. 1, Project EB-0005, new Grant High School, 5016 South Pennsylvania Avenue, increase of $6,720. Ward 4.
CONCURRED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.
P. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in approving the applications of funding:
1. Crooked Oak Public School District, plumbing project, Central Oak Elementary School, 1901 SE 15th Street, $75,000. Ward 7.
2. Crooked Oak Public School District, 30 student desks, Crooked Oak High School, 1901 SE 15th Street, $2,698.50. Ward 7.
CONCURRED: P. 1,2. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.
VIII. Items Requiring Separate Votes.
A. 1. Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures:
a. 6436 Galaxie Drive aka 6438 Galaxie Drive (duplex, shed) Ward 1
b. 3101 South Independence Avenue (house) Ward 3
c. 1901 Vine Street (shed) Ward 7
VIII. A. 1. d. 1633 NW 3rd Street aka 1631 NW 3rd Street (house) Ward 6
e. 4008 NW 11th Street (house) Ward 3
f. 3915 NW 12th Street (garage) Ward 3
g. 1236 SW 16th Street (house) Ward 6
h. 2124 NW 20th Street (house) Ward 6
i. 4225 NE 20th Street (shed) Ward 7
j. 4228 NE 20th Street (house) Ward 7
k. 4308 NE 20th Street (shed) Ward 7
l. 4500 NE 20th Street (shed) Ward 7
m. 5801 NW 26th Street (garage, shed) Ward 3
n. 529 NW 30th Street (garage, house) Ward 2
o. 2825 SW 30th Street (house) Ward 6
2. Resolution declaring the structures are dilapidated; directing said structures to be torn down, establishing dates of December 15, 2004 and January 14, 2005 for commencement and completion of removal by owners.
ADOPTED AS AMENDED: A. 1. a-l,n. DEFERRED TO JANUARY 4, 2005: A. 1. m. STRICKEN: A. 1. o. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
B. 1. Public hearing regarding unsecured structures:
a. 1808 North Cherry Avenue (house) Ward 7
b. 1905 North Cherry Avenue (house) Ward 7
c. 5909 Empire Boulevard (house) Ward 4
d. 2001 Peachtree Street (house) Ward 7
e. 2005 Peachtree Street (house) Ward 7
f. 1924 Vine Street (house) Ward 7
g. 1629 NW 3rd Street (house) Ward 6
h. 1100 SW 26th Street (garage, house) Ward 6
i. 611 NW 90th Street (shed) Ward 2
j. 836 NW 110th Street (house) Ward 2
k. 840 NW 110th Street (house) Ward 2
2. Resolution declaring the structures are unsecured.
ADOPTED AS AMENDED: B. 1. a-e,g-k. STRICKEN: B. 1. f. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY FOSHEE. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
VIII. C. Resolution approving the request for salary continuation for Corporal David J. Fields while he continues to require rehabilitation for an on-duty injury, for up to an additional six months, as permitted by 11 O.S. (2001) § 49-111, providing for an effective date of December 14, 2004.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. FIRE DEPARTMENT.
D. Resolution relating to the resignation of Councilman Brent Rinehart, Ward 4, and approving the application process for the appointment of a qualified person to fill the balance of the unexpired term in Ward 4.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. CITY CLERK’S OFFICE.
E. 1. Claims recommended for denial:
a. Jeffrey Clark $200
b. Jerry Hawkins $18.62
c. Dont’a Searcy $1,000
AND/OR
2. Enter into executive session with the Municipal Counselor to discuss the above claims as authorized by 25 O.S. (2001) § 307(B)(4).
DENIED AS RECOMMNDED: E. 1. a-c. NO ACTION TAKEN: E. 2. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.
IX. A. 1. Claims for Approval,
a. Charles Holleman $241.85
b. Jacques Laurent $500
c. Twyla Miller $383.39
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 JOHNSON, SECONDED BY FOSHEE. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, RINEHART, FOSHEE, SIMANK AND JOHNSON. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.
X. Items from Council.
Ms. Johnson said she attended the Edwards Community Club Christmas Party last night. She said African-Americans as a result of the Veterans Readjustment Act of World War II built the Edwards Community. She said the southern end of the original Edwards Community was placed on the Historical Register several years ago. Ms. Johnson said discussions would begin soon about extending the historical designation north to 23rd Street.
Ms. Johnson said she and Councilman Bowman attended a meeting with the firefighters to discuss neighborhood issues yesterday. She said the meeting was very productive and she thanked Fire Chief Alan Benson, Mike Anderson, Local 157 President, and the firefighters for participating and providing great input about the issues.
Ms. Johnson challenged all the Councilmembers to vote today on the motel/hotel tax issue.
Ms. Simank said she attended the Third Annual Hispanic Christmas Dinner and Gala held at the Marriott on Northwest Expressway. She said the Grand Ballroom was full and it was a wonderful event.
Ms. Simank wished everyone Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas.
Mr. Foshee thanked Devon Energy and the other sponsors for the grand opening on the river over the weekend. Mr. Foshee said he got to ride on a boat during the parade and was really impressed with all the work that went into decorating the boats. He said there were 30,000 to 40,000 citizens in attendance. He said he received many calls asking for the boat parade on the river to be an annual event.
Mr. Foshee thanked the citizens for supporting the MAPS Projects over the years. He said without citizens willing to fund the MAPS Projects, none of them would have come to fruition.
Mr. McAtee thanked Fred Hall for the vision he shared in his presentation at the Chamber Induction last Thursday evening. He wished all the citizens could have seen the presentation about moving Oklahoma City to a higher level.
Mr. McAtee thanked the Musgrave-Pennington Neighborhood for the fellowship they shared on Saturday.
Mr. McAtee encouraged Classic Corbin Park neighbors to attend their Christmas Social tonight at 7:00 p.m. at St. John’s United Methodist Church on Meridian.
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Mr. McAtee said he attended the river dedication on Saturday night also and he thought it was a huge success.
Mr. Bowman said he recently attended holiday open houses at Putnam Heights and Brookhaven neighborhoods. He said he planned to attend another tonight at the Cleveland neighborhood. He said these events are especially festive with lots of holiday spirit.
Mr. Bowman said he and Councilwoman Johnson met with two shifts of firefighters at Fire Station 18 yesterday. Mr. Bowman thanked Councilwoman Johnson for complimenting public employees when opportunities arise. He said the positive encouragement and thanks Ms. Johnson dispenses is very important to our public employees.
Mr. Marrs thanked Mike McAuliffe and his volunteer group for organizing the Riverfront Opening events on short notice. He also thanked the Public Works employees, Parks and Recreation employees, the Police Department, and the Fire Department for providing wonderful services for this event.
Mr. Foshee said he attended a Chili Supper last night at Kingswood neighborhood. He said Kingswood is the neighborhood he lives in and he rarely attends their meetings because he is out attending other meetings in Ward Five. Mr. Foshee promised to attend more of the Kingswood meetings in the future.
XI. City Manager Reports.
Mr. Couch said the rains interfered with the work on the boat ramp and threatened to throw off the scheduled time-line. He said the City workers were able to play catch up at the end and finished the project with two hours to spare.
XII. Citizens to be Heard.
XIII. Adjournment. 2:50 p.m.
Mick Cornett, Mayor
ATTEST:
Frances Kersey, City Clerk
James D. Couch, City Manager