THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY
JOURNAL OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 18, 2005
The agenda was posted on the Council Chamber bulletin board at 5:17 p.m. on January 13, 2005.)
I. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
REVEREND JIM AVERY
DRAPER PARK CHRISTIAN CHURCH
PLEDGE LED BY ANN SIMANK
II. Call to Order. 8:38 a.m.
VICE-MAYOR GARY MARRS PRESIDING.
MAYOR MICK CORNETT ABSENT.
III. From the Office of the Mayor.
A. Swearing in Ceremony for Pete White, City Councilman, Ward 4.
Judge Barbara Swinton administered the Oath of Office to City Councilman Pete White.
IV. A. Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for January 11, 2005.
RECEIVED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS.
B. Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for January 4, 2005.
APPROVED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS.
V. Request for Uncontested Continuances.
RECESS COUNCIL MEETING.
CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY. 8:44 a.m.
(Majority of a Quorum required for approval)
1. Amendment No. 2, Project MP-0233, Douglass Park Improvements; and Project MP-0234, Athletic Field
Improvements, (six locations), decrease of $4,060. Wards 1, 2, 6 and 7.
APPROVED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
2. Acceptance of the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority audited financial statements for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2004.
ACCEPTED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
3. Joint resolution authorizing the Risk Manager and the Trust’s legal counsel not to appeal and to comply with
the award in the Workers’ Compensation Court:
a. Claim No. 2003-01283Y, styled: Kirk Steven Dowell, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City,
Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier, and further authorizing the Municipal Counselor to assist said counsel
in the rendition of said Order to Judgment as authorized by 85 O.S. §42, 62 O.S. §§365.1 et seq. and
Article 10, Section 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution.
b. Claim No. 2003-04912Q, styled: Audrey Colbert, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City,
Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier, and further authorizing the Municipal Counselor to assist said counsel
in the rendition of said Order to Judgment as authorized by 85 O.S. §42, 62 O.S. §§365.1 et seq. and
Article 10, Section 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution.
OCMFA 3. c. Claim No. 2003-10671L, styled: William H. Woolf, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City,
Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier, and further authorizing the Municipal Counselor to assist said
counsel in the rendition of said Order to Judgment as authorized by 85 O.S. §42, 62 O.S. §§365.1
et seq. and Article 10, Section 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution.
d. Claim No. 2004-8771X, styled: Stephen F. Smith, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City,
Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier, and further authorizing the Municipal Counselor to assist said
counsel in the rendition of said Order to Judgment as authorized by 85 O.S. §42, 62 O.S. §§365.1
et seq. and Article 10, Section 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution.
ADOPTED. 3. a,b,c,d. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
4. Joint resolution memorializing the agreement between The City and the Oklahoma City Municipal
Facilities Authority relating to the purchase of advanced architectural and engineering services by the
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority for the City’s general obligation bond projects; complying
with General Obligation Bond Administrative Procedures where applicable; and authorizing all
administrative actions necessary including establishment of necessary accounting procedures.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
ADJOURN OCMFA. 8:44 a.m.
CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC PROPERTY AUTHORITY. 8:44 a.m.
(Five affirmative votes required for approval.)
1. Change Order No. 1, Project MB-0700, Lobby Renovations to Cox Business Services Convention
Center Phase II, One Myriad Gardens, increase of $22,242.67. Ward 7.
APPROVED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY FOSHEE. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
OCPPA. 2. Acceptance of the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority audited financial statements for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2004.
ACCEPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY FOSHEE. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
3. Joint Resolution relating to the Skirvin Hotel property; approving an amendment to the Early Entry and
Professional Services Agreement, to assist in obtaining the guaranteed maximum price for the
construction contract, to include professional services to assist the City and the Oklahoma City Urban
Renewal Authority in maximizing the benefit of the State and Federal Tax Credits applicable to the
project, including Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits and New Markets Tax Credits, if feasible; and
authorization to take all actions necessary or appropriate to implement and perform the agreement.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY FOSHEE. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
4. Ratify and approve Addenda Nos. 1 and 2 and adopt Resolution awarding contract to C-P Integrated
Services, Inc., Project MC-0248, Oklahoma River Site Storm Sewer Improvements, SW 15th Street and
Portland Avenue, $2,241,530.20; assigning Terracon, Inc. as testing laboratory; and approving contract
and bonds when returned by the bidder. Ward 6.
RATIFIED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY FOSHEE. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
5. Ratify and approve Addendum No. 1 and adopt Resolution awarding contract to Environmental
Action, Inc., Project MB-0723, Skirvin Hotel Asbestos Abatement, One Park Avenue, $378,354; and
approving contract and bonds when returned by the bidder. Ward 7.
RATIFIED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY FOSHEE. AYES: VICE-MAYOR, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
ADJOURN OCPPA. 9:00 a.m.
RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING.
VI. Consent Docket.
A. Resolution authorizing the purchase from State Contract S5-SW40400 of industrial supplies and equipment,
janitorial supplies and equipment, lamps and lighting fixtures from Grainger Industrial Supply, Western States
Contracting Alliance, estimated cost $300,000, retroactive to December 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION.
B. Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing February 15, 2005, (ABC-580) ABC-2 Alcoholic
beverage Consumption, Restaurant With Alcohol overlaying PUD-631, Planned Unit Development, 6200 SW
3rd Street. Ward 3.
INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING FEBRUARY 15, 2005. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
C. Resolution accepting the dedications contained in the final plat of Santa Fe Villas II, south of SW 89th Street
and west of Santa Fe Avenue. Ward 5.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
D. Resolution releasing the expired subdivision bond for Cobblestone Park, Section 3, and accepting the
replacement subdivision bond and dedications contained in the final plat, north of NW 122nd Street and west
of Council Road. Ward 8.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
VI. E. Amendment No. 2, Project MP-0233, Douglass Park Improvements; and Project MP-0234, Athletic Field
Improvements, (six locations), decrease of $4,060. Wards 1, 2, 6 and 7.
APPROVED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
F. Change Order No. 1, Project MB-0700, Lobby Renovations to Cox Business Services Convention Center
Phase II, One Myriad Gardens, increase of $22,242.67. Ward 7.
APPROVED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
G. Change Order No. 2, Project MP-0298, Streetscape Phase I, 5th Street from Walker Avenue to Harvey
Avenue and Robinson Avenue to Broadway Avenue, increase of $2,800. Ward 6.
APPROVED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
H. Resolutions approving Rights-of-Way, Public Utility and Encroachment Agreements with the Oklahoma
Department of Transportation:
1. PC-0226, widening, traffic signals and reconstruction of Eastern Avenue, Eastern Avenue from SE 74th
Street to SE 59th Street. Ward 4.
2. PC-0241, reconstruction of Meridian Avenue, south Meridian Avenue from the North Canadian Bridge
to Reno Avenue. Ward 3.
ADOPTED: H. 1-2. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
VI. I. Resolution declaring the cancellation of the regular Council meetings scheduled on June 28, July 12, July 26,
August 9, August 23, September 6, and September 20, 2005 due to an anticipated lack of quorum for said
meetings; and directing the City Clerk to give notice of such cancellations.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
J. Grant of Quit Claim Deed to Kerr McGee Corporation for Dean A. McGee Park, NW 112th Street
between North Shartel Avenue and North Olie Avenue. Ward 2.
GRANTED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE- MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PARKS DEPARTMENT.
K. Ratify and approve Addenda Nos. 1, 2, and 3 and adopt Resolution extending time to award the contract
and awarding the contract to Allen Contracting, Inc., Project BC-0059, Walnut Avenue Bridge
Replacement, Walnut Avenue over the Union Pacific Railroad and Main Street, $4,292,536.52; assigning
Standard Testing and Engineering Co. as testing laboratory; approving contract and bonds; and allocating
$1,204,024.52 of 1989 and 2000 General Obligation Bond Funds. Ward 7.
RATIFIED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
L. 1. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment
without admission of liability in the amount of $2,150 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County
District Court in the claim filed by Lisa Gifford.
2. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment
without admission of liability in the amount of $1,299.26 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma
County District Court in the claim filed by SBC Communications.
3. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment
without admission of liability in the amount of $11,500 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma
County District Court in the claim filed by Zula Williams.
ADOPTED. L. 1-3. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.
M. Right of Entry Agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for the I-40 realignment, SE
5th Street and South Byers Avenue. Ward 7.
APPROVED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
N. Acceptance of the Oklahoma City Employee Retirement System Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004.
ACCEPTED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
O. Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority memorializing the agreement
between The City and the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority relating to the purchase of
advanced architectural and engineering services by the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority for
the City’s general obligation bond projects; complying with General Obligation Bond
Administrative Procedures where applicable; and authorizing all administrative actions necessary
including establishment of necessary accounting procedures.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
VI. P. Joint Resolution with the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority relating to the Skirvin Hotel property;
approving an amendment to the Early Entry and Professional Services Agreement, to assist in obtaining the
guaranteed maximum price for the construction contract, to include professional services to assist the City and
the Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority in maximizing the benefit of the State and Federal Tax Credits
applicable to the project, including Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits and New Markets Tax Credits, if
feasible; and authorization to take all actions necessary or appropriate to implement and perform the
agreement.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
Q. Joint resolution 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 the Workers’ Compensation Court:
1. Claim No. 2003-01283Y, styled: Kirk Steven Dowell, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City,
Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier, and further authorizing the Municipal Counselor to assist said
counsel in the rendition of said Order to Judgment as authorized by 85 O.S. §42, 62 O.S. §§365.1 et
seq. and Article 10, Section 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution.
2. Claim No. 2003-04912Q, styled: Audrey Colbert, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City,
Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier, and further authorizing the Municipal Counselor to assist said counsel
in the rendition of said Order to Judgment as authorized by 85 O.S. §42, 62 O.S. §§365.1 et seq. and
Article 10, Section 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution.
3. Claim No. 2003-10671L, styled: William H. Woolf, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City,
Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier, and further authorizing the Municipal Counselor to assist said counsel
in the rendition of said Order to Judgment as authorized by 85 O.S. §42, 62 O.S. §§365.1 et seq. and
Article 10, Section 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution.
VI. Q. 4. Claim No. 2004-8771X, styled: Stephen F. Smith, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent,
an Own Risk Carrier, and further authorizing the Municipal Counselor to assist said counsel in the
rendition of said Order to Judgment as authorized by 85 O.S. §42, 62 O.S. §§365.1 et seq. and Article
10, Section 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution.
ADOPTED: Q. 1-4. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE- MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
VII. Concurrence Docket.
VIII. Items Requiring Separate Votes.
A. Ordinances on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval (five affirmative votes required for
approval):
1. (PUD-1045) 10201-10313 North Coltrane Road and 10200-10312 North Coltrane Road from AA
Agricultural to PUD-1045 Planned Unit Development. Ward 7.
Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation.
Deferred from January 4, 2005.
ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD.#22,643. APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
2. (SPUD-344) 2029 and 2033 NW 30th Street from R-1 Single Family Residential, C-3 Community
Commercial, and SPUD-205 Simplified Planned Unit Development to SPUD-344 Simplified Planned
Unit Development. Ward 2.
Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Staff Evaluation as amended.
ADOPTED AS AMENDED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD. #22,644. AMENDMENT: REQUIRE 8 FOOT PRIVACY FENCE. APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SUMMARY OF STAFF EVALUATION AS AMENDED. MOVED BY BOWMAN, SECONDED BY FOSHEE. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. NAY: SIMANK. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
VIII. B. 1. Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures:
a. 524 SW 11th Street (garage) Ward 6
b. 526 SW 11th Street (garage) Ward 6
c. 2217 SW 31st Street (garage, house) Ward 6
d. 2326 SW 42nd Street (demolished house) Ward 6
e. 800 NW 46th Street (shed with attached carport) Ward 2
f. 1224 SW 50th Street (rear porch) Ward 4
g. 1245 NW 98th Street (garage) Ward 2
2. Resolution declaring the structures are dilapidated; directing said structures to be torn down, establishing
dates of January 19, 2005 and February 18, 2005 for commencement and completion of removal by
owners.
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. B. 1. a,c-g. STRICKEN: B. 1. b. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. ABSENT: FOSHEE. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
C. 1. Public hearing regarding unsecured structures:
a. 2415 North Robinson Avenue (house) Ward 2
b. 3116 SW 27th Street (house) Ward 6
c. 612 NW 29th Street (apartment) Ward 2
d. 1224 SW 50th Street (house) Ward 4
e. 1447 NW 95th Street (house) Ward 2
2. Resolution declaring the structures are unsecured.
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. C. 1. b,d,e. STRICKEN: C. 1. a,c. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE- MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. ABSENT: FOSHEE. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
D. Early Entry Agreement with the Oklahoma City Redevelopment Authority and Dell, Inc. for the Dell
Business Service Center, SW 15th Street between I-44 and Portland Avenue. Ward 6.
APPROVED. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. ABSENT: FOSHEE. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
VIII. E. Resolution authorizing the sale of $47,000,000 of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005 of the City of
Oklahoma City; fixing the amount of bonds to mature each year; fixing the time and place the bonds are
sold; authorizing the publication of a Notice of Sale; and approving and authorizing official statements.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. ABSENT: FOSHEE. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
F. Resolution approving an amendment to the membership requirement of the Oklahoma City Trails Advisory
Committee.
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT: MEMBERS WILL RESIDE IN CORPORATE LIMITS OF OKLAHOMA CITY AND THOSE WHO ARE CURRENT APPOINTEES, IF RE-APPOINTED MAY CONTINUE TO SERVE. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BOWMAN. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. ABSENT: FOSHEE. ADOPTED. MOVED BY BOWMAN, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. ABSENT: FOSHEE. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
G. 1. Claims recommended for denial:
a. Glenna Hargrove $188.55
b. Robert Shadrick $95.95
AND/OR
2. Enter into executive session with the Municipal Counselor to discuss the above claims as authorized by
25 O.S. (2001) §307(B)(4).
DENIED AS RECOMMENDED: G. 1. a,b. NO ACTION TAKEN: G. 2. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. ABSENT: FOSHEE. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.
IX. A. 1. Claims for Approval,
a. Fred Hibbler $184.85
b. Stephanie Isaac $553.41
AND/OR
2. Enter into executive session with the Municipal Counselor to discuss the above claims as authorized by 25
O.S. (2001) §307(B)(4).
APPROVED: A. 1. a,b. NO ACTION TAKEN: A. 2. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: VICE-MAYOR MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. ABSENT: FOSHEE. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.
X. Items from Council
A. Recognition of Shriner’s Burn Awareness Week, February 6-12, 2005.
Councilman Foshee
Mr. Foshee announced they are having a burn awareness week, sponsored by the Shriners, February 6-12, 2005. He said the proclamation will be read at City Council the prior week and representatives from Shrine Hospital would be present.
Mr. Foshee announced the Southeast High School, “Class of 1965”, will have their 40th year class reunion, June 3-4, 2005 at the Renaissance Hotel. He asked class members to contact him or Carol Smith for information.
Mr. White commented he is glad to be back. He said it has always been a privilege to serve on this Council.
Ms. Simank complimented Mr. Marrs on his fine performance today in the absence of the Mayor.
Ms. Simank welcomed Councilman Pete White to the Council. She said there have been many changes in City Hall since he last served on the Council, to include e-mail, computers, palm pilots and telephones. She said we have some of the best City staff members to assist Council and that he's going to love it here.
Mr. White said this morning at the reception and last week during his indoctrination and introduction, he recognized a number of people on staff that are still here. He said it’s a joy to see so many familiar faces and to have good relationships with such a quality group of people.
Ms. Johnson also welcomed Councilman Pete White to the Council.
Ms. Johnson thanked the City Manager for the report on “Sector Plans, Process and Schedule”. She said the planned meeting for the sector plans, to include Northeast Oklahoma City, would be on August 16, 2005. She encourages the residents in Northeast Oklahoma City to get involved in this process.
Ms. Johnson thanked the City Manager for the report on the curfew violations. She said she is amazed that we still have kids out past curfew, while it’s cold.
Ms. Johnson said the Martin Luther King celebrations went wonderfully. She attended the interdenominational services on Sunday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Guest speakers were Ms. Clara Luper, Civil Rights Advocate; John Green, U.S. Attorney; and a minister from California. She said it was a high energy ceremony and she was pleased to see Police Chief Bill Citty and other City Staff members there.
Ms. Johnson attended the Oklahoma Natural Gas Company breakfast. She said Dr. Mitchell, OSU instructor, was the keynote speaker and he was quite good.
Ms. Johnson said the ceremony at the Coca Cola Conference Center in Bricktown was quite well attended. She said Mr. Bowman was there and that the Mayor had sent a proclamation to proclaim yesterday as “Martin Luther King Day”, in Oklahoma City.
Ms. Johnson commented on the Martin Luther King Parade. She said the weather was almost perfect and the adjusted route, in her opinion, was a good route. Ms. Johnson expressed some concern about the properties along N.E. 8th Street, which have become dilapidated.
Ms. Johnson proposed the Walnut Street Bridge be named the G.E. Finley Bridge to commemorate long time physician, Dr. Gravley Finley. She said Mr. Finley retired at the age of 87 years old and meant a lot to this City.
Ms. Johnson asked that Everest Street, from NE 16th to Success be repaired. She said the street is terrible and interferes with what they are trying to do in the Edwards Community. She said she has been asking for over a year and nothing has been done.
Ms. Johnson requested the City Manager to provide a status report on N.E. 23rd street.
Mr. Dobbs complimented Luther Trent on the work that is being done at the airport. He said the new terminal is wonderful. Mr. Dobbs complimented airport employee, Dick Lee, on the services he provided at the information desk. He said he is an ambassador for the City.
Ms. Dobbs mentioned that he is also having his 40th year high school reunion.
Mr. Dobbs complimented the Police Department for great public service. He said he observed a police officer on Hefner Parkway changing a tire for a citizen in the cold.
Mr. Dobbs commended the Fire Department along with the Police Department, for the marvelous job they did in containing the fire that occurred at the oil company and for getting the residents moved out to safety and keeping other structures from burning.
Mr. Dobbs announced he would be attending a meeting with the Surrey Hills Homeowners Association this evening. He said there is going to be Representatives of Congressional leaders there. He said he will also be touring Ward 8 tomorrow with Paul Brum.
Mr. Bowman welcomed Councilman Pete White to the Council.
Mr. Bowman said Roosevelt Milton, President of the NAACP, commended the Police Department for the decrease in the instances of racial profiling, while speaking at a Martin Luther King ceremony.
Mr. Bowman thanked staff for the report on “Shelter for the Homeless during extremely cold weather”. He said he visited the Jesus House on Saturday night. He said the environment was very hospitable and rooms seemed to be quite comfortable. Although there was an over capacity of 30 or more people, the staff was very courteous, respectful and orderly. He said mattresses and blankets were placed in the hallways to accommodate the overflow of people. He said it was helpful and reassuring to him, in seeing the report and visiting the shelter, and stated they have provisions for dealing with over capacity.
Mr. McAtee congratulated the Police and Fire Departments, Tinker Officials and the Red Cross for an outstanding job in the way they came together in dealing with a very dangerous and serious situation. He also complimented Ronnie Warren and Justin Adams, Emergency Management Office on their outstanding professionalism. He said they briefed him on the status of the fire and informed him that other cities look to us to receive consulting advice on how to handle disasters, which is a fine tribute to our Police and Fire Departments and other agencies involved.
Mr. McAtee and his wife will be attending the West Pointe Neighborhood Association meeting tonight at the North Mustang Middle School.
Mr. McAtee announced the Westridge Neighborhood Association will meet tomorrow night at the North Mustang Middle School. He said Major Allen, Oklahoma City Police Department, Paul Brum, and the Contractor who was awarded the project for the widening of Reno, west of Mustang Rd., will be attending. He encourages the neighbors in Westridge to get out and come to the meeting.
Mr. McAtee announced he would be attending the Windsor Forest and Windsor Oaks Neighborhood Association meetings on Thursday night. He encouraged the neighbors to get out and get involved with their neighborhood associations.
Mr. McAtee thanked John Dugan and Mike Deming, Planning Department, for the way they conducted the sector meeting. He said they did an outstanding job. He also thanked Kathy Smith, City Council, for her involvement in organizing the meeting.
Mr. Marrs commented he watched the fire on television. He said the Fire Department did a good job.
Mr. Marrs said he would be attending a news conference at 11:00 a.m., at the Airport, to announce new services coming to Oklahoma City.
XI. City Manager Reports.
A. Curfew Violations
B. Seatbelt Citation Demographics
C. Sector Plans, Process and Schedule
John Dugan, Planning Director, said the first sector plan meeting went very well. He said representatives from different organization groups out of Tuttle, Mustang and Yukon, the State Senator, State Representative, City Councilmen, Planning Commissioners, and over 70 citizens were there. He said this year, they are going to start the sector plans in the peripheral areas of the city to complement the plans that are in place for the Central City, which include SW 44th Street, NE 23rd Street, the eastside investment area, N.W. 23rd Street and the Asian District. He said since the adoption of the Oklahoma City Plan 5 years ago, the population has increased by 40,000 and there have been over 20,000 permits issued. Mr. Dugan said he would advise City Council members of future meetings as the process moves forward.
D. Shelter for the Homeless during extremely cold weather
XII. Citizens to be Heard.
Edward Koesler, 1510 Rosemont Drive, spoke on issues regarding the I-40 Crosstown Highway.
Gail Poole, 705 Tiffin Avenue, spoke in an attempt to save the rail yard of the Union Station.
Tom Elmore, North American Transportation Institute, 6617, commented on advanced transport options in Central Oklahoma.
XIII. Adjournment. 10:36 a.m.
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Gary Marrs
Vice-Mayor
ATTEST:
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Frances Kersey James D. Couch
City Clerk City Manager