THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY
JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 22, 2005

(The agenda was posted on the Council Chamber’s bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on March 18, 2005)

   I. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

DR. STAN TOLER, TRINITY NAZARENE CHURCH.

PLEDGE LED BY COUNCILMAN DOBBS.

  II. Call to Order 8:33 a.m.

MAYOR MICK CORNETT PRESIDING.

ALL MEMBERS PRESENT.

 III. From the Office of the Mayor.

A. Resolution approving travel expenses for Mayor Mick Cornett to attend the 73rd Annual United States Conference of Mayors in Chicago, Illinois, June 10-14, 2005.
(Two-thirds affirmative vote required for approval.)

ADOPTED. MOVED BY DOBBS, SECONDED BY FOSHEE. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. ABSENT: SIMANK.

Mayor Mick Cornett recognized Commander Chris Williams, USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723), Master Chief Machinist’s Mate Eric H. Antoine and Lt. Daniel W. Hudson.

  IV. A. Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for March 15, 2005.

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

B. Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for March 8, 2005.

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

   V. Request for Uncontested Continuances.

VIII. D.
3/29/05

RECESS COUNCIL MEETING.

CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY 8:44 a.m.
(Majority of a Quorum required for approval)

1. Request for proposals to be advertised, Private Investigation Services for The City of Oklahoma City’s Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Program.

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED. RECEIPT DATE: APRIL 12, 2005. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, CATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.

2. Final acceptance, Project MP-0296, Riverfront Skate Park, south side of the Oklahoma River between South Robinson Avenue and Shields Boulevard; and placing maintenance bond into effect. Wards 6 and 7.

ACCEPTED AND PLACED INTO EFFECT. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

3. Joint Resolution authorizing the Risk Manager and the Trust’s legal counsel to enter into a Joint Petition Settlement in the Workers’ Compensation Court Claim No. 2004-3472L styled: Scott R. Malone, Claimant vs. The City Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier, and further authorizing the Municipal Counselor to assist said counsel in the rendition of said Petition to Judgment as authorized by 85 O.S. §42, 62 O.S. §§361.1 et seq. and Article 10, Section 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution.

ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.

4. a. Joint Resolution authorizing Robert E. Manchester and Susan Ann Knight to represent municipal employees, Oklahoma City Police Officers Jason Garner, Diron Carter and Billy Moon in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, Case Number CIV-04-1618W, styled: Rodney Stevens, Cheryl Stevens, Brian Stevens and Christina Harris vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Diron Carter, Jason Garner, Billy L. Moon, John Does and Jane Does, et al.,

AND/OR

b. Enter into Executive Session with the Municipal Counselor to discuss said case as authorized by 25 O.S. (2001) §307(B)(4).

ADOPTED: 4. a. NO ACTION: 4. b. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.

ADJOURN OCMFA.

CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE TRUST 8:45 a.m.
(Five affirmative votes required for approval.)

1. a. Request for Proposals to be advertised, Revenue Bond Underwriter Services.

b. Resolution approving issuance of bonds in Spring 2005 and direct financial advisor and bond counsel to proceed with appropriate steps for implementation of capital financing plan.

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED: 1. a. RECEIPT DATE: APRIL 5, 2005. ADOPTED: 1. b. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

ADJOURN OCEAT.

RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING.

  VI. Consent Docket.

A. Resolutions authorizing purchases from State Contracts:

1. Automated fleet fuel management system (S5-SW00101) estimated cost $100,000, April 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005.
2. Automotive batteries (S5-SW40026) estimated cost $30,000, April 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005.
3. Document imaging and content management products and services (S5-SW40169) estimated cost $75,000, March 22, 2005 through June 30, 2005.

ADOPTED: A. 1-3. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PROCUREMENT DIVISION.

B. Resolution ratifying and approving the purchase of computer printer and LAN storage supplies utilizing state contract pricing for the period of February 24, 2005 through March 22, 2005 and authorizing the purchase of computer, printer and LAN storage supplies, (S5-SW50206) from State Contract, March 22, 2005 through June 30, 2005.

ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PROCUREMENT DIVISION.

C. Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing April 12, 2005 (PC-9946) 9001 SW 59th Street from AA Agricultural to R-1 Single Family Residential. Ward 3.

INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING APRIL 12, 2005. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

D. Surveyor’s Certificate and Correction of Plat for Bergamo, north of SW 119th Street and west of Pennsylvania Avenue. Ward 5.

APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

E. Resolutions releasing subdivision bonds:

1. Sonoma Lake, Phase I, south of NW 164th Street and east of Pennsylvania Avenue. Ward 8.
2. Sonoma Lake, Phase II, south of NW 164th Street and east of Pennsylvania Avenue. Ward 8.
3. Winfield II Addition, Section six, south of SE 89th Street and west of Bryant Avenue. Ward 4.

ADOPTED: E. 1-3. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

F. Resolution approving and consenting to the vacation of a portion of Quail Creek Villas (PV-042) south of Memorial Road and east of May Avenue. Ward 8.

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

G. Resolution accepting the irrevocable letter of credit and dedications contained in the final plat of Kiva Commons, south of SE 44th Street and west of Sooner Road. Ward 4.

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

H. Resolution accepting the subdivision bond and dedications contained in the final plat of Sycamore Creek, Section 2, and acceptance of three 10-foot utility easements and two 15-foot drainage easements, north of SW 15th Street and west of Mustang Road. Ward 3.

ADOTPED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

I. Resolution accepting the subdivision bond and dedications contained in the final plat of Villas at the Meadows and acceptance of a five-foot sanitary sewer easement and a 10-foot sanitary sewer easement, south of Hefner Road and east of Mustang Road. Ward 8.

ADOTPED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

J. Final Plans and Specifications to be advertised for bids, Project PC-0272, Main Street Beautification, East Main Street from E.K. Gaylord Avenue to Stiles Avenue. Ward 7.

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED. RECEIPT DATE: APRIL 12, 2005. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

K. Specifications to be advertised for bids:

1. Project DM-0243, Channel Cleaning and Maintenance (ten locations). Wards 3, 4 and 5.
2. Project DM-0247, Mowing of City Owned Properties and Detention Ponds. Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
3. Project PR-5-04/05, street resurfacing, SW 44th Street from Council Road to County Line Road. Ward 3.

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED: K. 1-3. BID RECEIPT DATE: APRIL 12, 2005. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

L. Change Order No. 1, Project MB-0704, Ford Center Arena Football (Yard Dawgz) Locker Room Build-Out, 100 West Reno Avenue, increase of $15,592. Ward 7.

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

M. Amendment No. 1 and Change Order No. 1, Project MP-0311, Playground Improvements, (six locations), increase of $20,458. Wards 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8.

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

N. Acceptance of two permanent sanitary sewer line easements. Ward 8.

ACCEPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

O. Partial release of existing permanent frontage road easement and acceptance of a permanent street and utility easement, south MacArthur Boulevard, I-40 to Reno Avenue. Ward 3.

RELEASED AND ACCEPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

P. Revocable Pipeline Permits:

1. Duke Energy Field Services, L.P., construct and maintain two pipeline crossings, south Rockwell Avenue and SW 134th Street, March 22, 2005 through May 1, 2006. Ward 3.
2. Duke Energy Field Service, L.P., construct and maintain pipeline crossing, North Rockwell Avenue, March 22, 2005 through May 1, 2006. Ward 1.
APPROVED: P. 1-2. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

Q. Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust and Independent School District No. 70 (Little Axe Public School District), establishing 50% as bond indebtedness limitation percentage for Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools sales tax funds.

APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.

R. Assignment of contract to Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust, Amendment No. 1 and Change Order No. 1, Project MC-0141, Centennial Land Run Monument Site Improvements, south of I-40 on the east and west sides of Bricktown’s south canal, increase of $11,567.75. Ward 7.

ASSIGNED AND APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

S. Final acceptance, Project MP-0296, Riverfront Skate Park, south side of the Oklahoma River between south Robinson Avenue and Shields Boulevard; and placing maintenance bonds into effect. Wards 6 and 7.

ACCEPTED AND PLACED INTO EFFECT. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

T. Final acceptance, Project DM-0229, Channel Cleaning and Maintenance, (eight locations). Wards 4, 5, 6 and 7.

ACCEPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

U. Memorandum of Understanding with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust, the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the United States Department of Justice granting permission to continue locating a radio receiver on the water tower, Will Rogers World Airport, 6800 South Eddie, retroactive to October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005.

APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

V. Agreement with Oklahoma Natural Gas Company, a division of ONEOK, Inc. and the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust for reimbursement to Oklahoma Natural Gas Company for relocating natural gas pipelines, Project SC-0665, Chisholm Creek Sanitary Sewer Relief Interceptor, NW 214th Street and Western Avenue to NW 183rd Street and Western Avenue, $10,110.

APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

W. Amendment No. 1 and Change Order No. 1, Project SC-0698, sanitary sewer improvements, SW 15th Street between Portland Avenue and Interstate 44, increase of $5,262.35. Ward 6.

APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

X. Receive the amended Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality construction permit, Permit No. SL000055030478, Project SC-0660, Interstate 40 Bricktown Canal Bridge Project, sanitary sewer relocation, SW 5th Street from Phillips Avenue to Byers Avenue, and Phillips Avenue from SW 4th Street to SW 5th Street. Ward 7.

RECEIVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

Y. Joint Resolution with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust authorizing the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to plant and cultivate vegetation as part of an erosion control project, Lake Stanley Draper; and agreeing to construct a breakwater. Ward 4.

ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

Z. Joint Resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority authorizing the Risk Manager and the Trust’s legal counsel to enter into a Joint Petition Settlement in the Workers’ Compensation Court Claim No. 2004-3472L styled: Scott R. Malone, 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 Petition 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. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.

AA. Resolution designating March 20-26, 2005, as Arbor Week for The City of Oklahoma City.

ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARMENT.

BB. Agreement with Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. for Paying Agent and Registrar Services for the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2005, not to exceed $500 in FY 2004-2005, March 22, 2005 through June 30, 2005.

APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.

CC. Modification of the One-Stop Operations Agreement with the Board of Local Elected Officials for the Central Oklahoma Workforce Investment Area, establishing the amount of new fiscal year 2004-05 Title I funds up to $1,394,507; and establishing the amount of funds available from carry-in portions of prior year grant funds as approximately $625,000, retroactive to July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.

DD. Modification No. 1 to the Workforce Investment Act Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker and Business Services Contract with the Board of Local Elected Officials for the Central Oklahoma Workforce Investment Area, increase of $194,507, retroactive to July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.

EE. Receive the Official Election Returns for the Regular Primary Election for the office of Councilmember Wards 3, 4 and 7 and a Special Primary Election for Ward 8 Councilmember held March 1, 2005.

RECEIVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. CITY CLERK’S OFFICE.

FF. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $1,091.85 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Margy Dillon.

ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.

 VII. Concurrence Docket.

A. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in ratifying and approving Addendum No. 1, WC-0522, Hefner Canal Diversion Building Skylights, 4201 North Stinchcomb Avenue. Ward 1.

CONCURRED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

B. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in awarding and approving pricing agreements, Fini Enterprises, Inc./General Chemical (C59033), Altivia (C59034), Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation (C59035), General Chemical Performance Products, LLC (C59036), Sweetwater Technologies (C59037), provide coagulants and aides for the water and wastewater treatment plants, March 22, 2005 through February 28, 2008.

CONCURRED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

C. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in adopting resolution awarding contract to Westfahl Construction, Inc., Project WC-0522, Hefner Canal Diversion Building Skylights, 4201 North Stinchcomb Avenue, $41,000 and approving contract and bonds. Ward 1.

CONCURRED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

D. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Amendment No. 1, Project SC-0200, sanitary sewer replacement, Interstate 44 to West Eubanks Street between North Land Avenue to Hartford Street, increase of $17,179; and accepting the project and placing maintenance bond into effect. Ward 2.

CONCURRED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

E. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Amendment No. 1, Project WC-0455, water main replacement, NW 14th Street to NW 19th Street, from Tulsa Avenue to Portland Avenue, decrease of $66,260.81; accepting the project and placing maintenance bond into effect. Ward 3.

CONCURRED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

F. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Amendment No. 3 to contract for architectural services, Project SM-0113, roof repair/ replacement at the Line Maintenance Facility Building and 11 other facility buildings, fee increase of $10,900. Wards 1, 3, 4, 6 and 8.

CONCURRED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

G. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Amendment No. 4, Project WC-0483, water main replacement, Oak Hollow Road from Rolling Stone Road to Twisted Oak Road, increase of $1,958.22; accepting the project and placing maintenance bond into effect. Ward 8.

CONCURRED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

H. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Amendment No. 5 and Change Order No. 2, Project WC-0402, Water Main Replacement, NW 23rd Street to Cashion Place between Lyon Boulevard and Portland Avenue; increase of $32,382.30. Ward 1.

CONCURRED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

I. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Amendment No. 2 and Change Order No. 4, Project SC-0640, Phase I, sanitary sewer improvements, SE 29th Street to SE 59th Street, from Douglas Boulevard to Sooner Road, increase of $11,051.71; and accepting the project and placing maintenance bond into effect. Ward 4.

CONCURRED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

J. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving contract for engineering services with Black & Veatch Corporation, Project SC-0670, Wastewater Master Plan, fee of $738,500. Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

CONCURRED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

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

1. Little Axe Public School District, floor scrubber, Little Axe Elementary School, 2013 168th Avenue NE; and Little Axe Middle/High School, 1608 168th Avenue NE, $6,050. Norman
2. Mustang Public School District, ParentCONNECTxp software, (10 facilities), $24,000. Ward 3 and Mustang.
3. Piedmont Public School District, soffitt replacement, Piedmont Elementary School, 1011 Piedmont Road North, $92,500. Piedmont.

CONCURRED: K. 1-3. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.

L. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in adopting resolution accepting Project ES-0004 and Project ES-0005, Fire Alarm Systems, (nine locations). Wards 2, 3, 6 and 7.

CONCURRED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.

VIII. Items Requiring Separate Votes.

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

1. (PC-9905) 2301 NW 150th Street from PUD-288 Planned Unit Development to R-1 Single Family Residential. Ward 8.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD.# 22,687. MOVED BY DOBBS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

2. (PC-9931) 8200 NW 150th Street from AA Agricultural to R-1 Single Family Residential. Ward 8.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD.# 22,688. MOVED BY DOBBS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

3. (PC-9932) 136 NW 122nd Street from PUD-587 Planned Unit Development to I-1 Light Industrial. Ward 2.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD.# 22,689. MOVED BY BOWMAN, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

4. (PC-9933) 3901 South Cemetery Road from AA Agricultural to R-A Single Family Rural Residential. Ward 3.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD.# 22,690. MOVED BY MCATEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

5. (PUD-1030) 12001-13025 South Meridian Avenue and 4500-5224 SW 119th Street from I-2 Moderate Industrial to PUD-1030 Planned Unit Development. Ward 3.
Easements requested but not submitted.
Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation as amended.
Deferred from February 1 and March 1, 2005.

DEFERRED TO APRIL 26, 2005. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

6. (PUD-1056) 9000-9348 NW 150th Street and 14401-15025 North County Line Road from AA Agricultural to PUD-1056 Planned Unit Development. Ward 8.
Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD.# 22,692. SUBJECT TO SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION. MOVED BY DOBBS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

7. (PUD-1063) 9217 NW Expressway from R-1 Single Family Residential to PUD-1063 Planned Unit Development. Ward 1.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD.# 22,693. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

8. (PUD-1064) 921-941 NW 164th Street from PUD-681 Planned Unit Development to PUD-1064 Planned Unit Development. Ward 8.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD.# 22,694. MOVED BY DOBBS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

9. (PUD-1067) 11521 North MacArthur Boulevard from R-1 Single Family Residential to PUD-1067 Planned Unit Development. Ward 8.

QUESTION MOVED BY DOBBS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. NAYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, AND WHITE. MOTION FAILED. ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT: PROHIBIT SIGNAGE. ORD.# 22,695. MOVED BY DOBBS, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

10. (SPUD-355) 130 West Britton Road from PUD-921 Planned Unit Development to SPUD-355 Simplified Planned Unit Development. Ward 7.
Planning Commission approval subject to the Summary of Technical Evaluation as amended.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD.# 22,696. APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION AS AMENDED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

B. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval (CE-642) closing a portion of Out West Trail, south of SW 7th Street. Ward 3.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD.# 22,697. MOVED BY MCATEE, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

C. Ordinances on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval:

1. (SP-365) Special Permit to operate a Heavy Public Protection and Utility (natural gas processing plant) use in the I-2 Moderate Industrial District, 6924 South Bryant Avenue. Ward 4.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD.# 22,698. MOVED BY WHITE, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. ABSENT: MARRS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

2. (SP-366) Special Permit to erect a telecommunications tower in the AA Agricultural District, 15819 East Britton Road. Ward 7.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD.# 22,691. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. ABSENT: MARRS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

D. Ordinance on final hearing, (SPUD-352) 2827 NW 63rd Street from O-2 General Office to SPUD-352 Simplified Planned Unit Development. Ward 2.
Request for deferral to March 29, 2005.

DEFERRED TO MARCH 29, 2005. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

E. Ordinance on final hearing, relating to the Sewers and Sewage Disposal, amending Chapter 47 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 2002, by amending Article VII by creating a new Section 47-218 authorizing waivers and variances of specific pollutants.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD.# 22,686. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. ABSENT: MARRS, BOWMAN AND FOSHEE. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

F. 1. Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures:

a. 1607 Bernard Boulevard (shed) Ward 7
b. 1515 North Blackwelder Avenue (front house and rear house) Ward 6
c. 4908 Briarwood Drive (house) Ward 4
d. 2015 West Harlow Place (greenhouse frame and shed) Ward 3
e. 407 North High Avenue (rear house) Ward 7
f. 5813 Itio Boulevard (garage) Ward 4
g. 900 South MacArthur Boulevard (commercial building, tarp covered structure) Ward 3
h. 918 NE 4th Street (house) Ward 7
i. 920 NE 4th Street (house) Ward 7
j. 414 SW 11th Street (garage and house) Ward 6
k. 3045 SW 12th Street aka 3035 SW 12th Street (east shed and west shed) Ward 6
l. 4516 NW 12th Street (garage) Ward 3
m. 2909 SW 13th Street (house) Ward 6
n. 419 NE 14th Street (house) Ward 7
o. 2017 NW 15th Street (garage) Ward 6
p. 4224 NW 15th Street (shed) Ward 3
q. 715 SE 22nd Street (garage) Ward 7
r. 1508 NW 22nd Street (garage) Ward 6
s. 427 SE 24th Street (garage) Ward 7
t. 221 SE 25th Street aka 219 SE 25th Street (house) Ward 7
u. 3001 SW 26th Street (north shed and south shed) Ward 6
v. 317 SE 27th Street (garage) Ward 7
w. 3704 NW 27th Street (house) Ward 1
x. 608 NE 29th Street (house) Ward 7
y. 6110 NW 30th Street (garage and house) Ward 3
z. 1528 SW 32nd Street (house) Ward 6
aa. 1800 East Park Place (garage and house) Ward 7
Deferred from February 22, 2005.
bb. 813 NW 109th Street (house) Ward 2

2. Resolution declaring the structures are dilapidated; directing said structures to be torn down, establishing dates of March 23, 2005 and April 22, 2005 for commencement and completion of removal by owners.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED: F. a-b, d-e, g-l, n-o, q-r, t-aa. STRICKEN: F. 1. f, p. DEFERRED TO APRIL 26, 2005: F. 1. bb. DEFERRED TO MAY 24, 2005: F. 1. c, m, s. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. ABSENT: FOSHEE. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

G. 1. Public hearing regarding unsecured structures:

a. 1629 North Marion Avenue (house) Ward 6
b. 1012 NE 4th Street (house) Ward 7
c. 604 SE 13th Street (house) Ward 7
d. 1222 NW 13th Street (front house and middle house and rear house) Ward 6
e. 2243 NW 15th Street (house and shed) Ward 6
f. 2828 NW 20th Street (garage and house) Ward 6
g. 337 SE 24th Street (house) Ward 7
h. 317 SE 27th Street (east shed and house) Ward 7
i. 340 SE 41st Street (house) Ward 7
j. 3403 SW 42nd Street (house) Ward 3
k. 1244 NW 98th Street (house and shed) Ward 2
l. 906 NW 99th Street (house and out building) Ward 2

G. 2. Resolution declaring the structures unsecured.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED: G. 1. a-e, h, k. STRICKEN: G. 1. f, g, i-j, l. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. ABSENT: FOSHEE. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

H. 1. Public hearing regarding: 1717 North Sapulpa Avenue (house) Ward 3

2. Resolution declaring the long-term boarded structure is dilapidated; directing said structures to be torn down, establishing dates of March 23, 2005 and April 22, 2005 for commencement and completion of removal by owners.

PUBLIC HEARING HELD: H. 1. ADOPTED: H. 2. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. ABSENT: FOSHEE. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

I. 1. Resolution providing for the designation of JPMorgan as Senior Managing Underwriter and Oppenheim, Bank of America and Capital West as Co-Managing Underwriters for the sale and issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2005

2. Resolution on final hearing, providing for the sale and issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds in the sum not-to-exceed $105,000,000 by The City of Oklahoma City, State of Oklahoma for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding General Obligation Bonds of the City; waiving competitive bidding for the bonds; prescribing form of bonds; providing for a bond issue designated “General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2005”; providing for registration thereof; appointing a registrar for the issue; providing levy of an annual tax for payment of principal and interest on the bonds; approving a continuing disclosure agreement; fixing other details of the issue; and approving an escrow agreement.

ADOPTED: I. 1-2. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY MCATEE. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. ABSENT: FOSHEE. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.

J. 1. Joint Resolution authorizing Robert E. Manchester and Susan Ann Knight to represent municipal employees, Oklahoma City Police Officers Jason Garner, Diron Carter and Billy Moon in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, Case Number CIV-04-1618W, styled: Rodney Stevens, Cheryl Stevens, Brian Stevens and Christina Harris vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Diron Carter, Jason Garner, Billy L. Moon, John Does and Jane Does, et al.,
AND/OR

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

ADOPTED: J. 1. NO ACTION TAKEN: J. 2. MOVED BY DOBBS, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.

K. 1. Claims recommended for denial:

a. Bill Hale $70
b. Karen Masters $276.83
c. Shelter Insurance Company Unknown Amount
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: K. 1. NO ACTION TAKEN: K. 2. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.

  IX. A. 1. Claims for Approval:

a. Sharon Butler $740.21
b. Graden Krag $265
c. Mercy Health Center $383.25
d. Phoenix Physician’s Services $221
e. SBC Communications $231.13
f. Marquita Williams $214.58
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-f. NO ACTION TAKEN: A. 2. MOVED BY FOSHEE, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, FOSHEE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.

   X. Items from Council.

Councilman Marrs welcomed back Mayor Cornett from his trip to Washington, D.C. He stated it was a great weekend in Oklahoma City with the NCAA Basketball Tournament and all the events in downtown.

Mayor Cornett commented over the weekend, the NCAA Basketball Tournament was held at the Ford Center, the Future Farmers of America Horse Show was at the Fairgrounds and the Christian Homeschool Basketball Tournament was at the Southern Nazarene University. He noted any other time, the City would be grateful for just one of those events during a weekend.

Councilman McAtee reported the National Christian Homeschool Basketball Tournament was held at venues all over the city with over 3,000 attendees. There were approximately 250 teams from 23 states. He reported the event was a great success and an economic boost to the City. He also announced his 12 year-old granddaughter was named to the All-American Team.

Councilman McAtee announced to the residents of Windsor Forest that Bill Claffin has coordinated a presentation with the Oklahoma City Police Department regarding homeland security. It will be presented at Forest Christian Church on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. He encouraged residents to attend.

Councilman McAtee asked City Manager Couch to forward his thanks to Chief Citty and Mr. Wendel Whisenhunt, their joint efforts have resolved the situation at Woodson Park. He commended them for their efforts, noting the program worked and the residents are very grateful.

Councilman White stated his dog problem was resolved. He thanked Animal Control for taking care of it and he appreciates their hard work. He stated Animal Control picked up a litter of puppies and while they were walking to their vehicle, two puppies were adopted.

Councilman White attended the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours Meeting this last week. He reported the meeting was extremely rewarding. It was well attended and it is a well run organization. He believes the organization will be beneficial to south Oklahoma City.

Councilman Foshee attended the NCAA Basketball Tournament this past weekend. He said the City handled the tournament very well, noting other venues were set up around the Ford Center. He believes Oklahoma City is setting the standard for how events should operate. He attended two neighborhood meetings this week. One meeting was regarding an apartment complex, which he is still working on. He requested that Mr. Brum, Public Works Department, contact Brookwood Neighborhood Association regarding the road project. Councilman Foshee announced he was glad to be back. He recently went on a ten-day cruise for his 35th Wedding Anniversary.

Councilman Simank announced there is a Riverfront Trust Meeting at 1:00 p.m. Tonight at 5:30 p.m., there will be a Heritage Hills Neighborhood Association meeting. The social begins at 5:00 p.m. Councilwoman Simank wished everyone a Happy Easter.

Councilwoman Johnson announced a Neighborhood Conservation meeting at 2:00 p.m. today. She complimented John Calhoun, Planning Department employee, for his work regarding the Edward’s Addition Historical designation. Mr. Calhoun attended a meeting on Saturday, bringing along a representative from the State Historical Society. They answered all the questions residents had and explained the process. Over the weekend, she had an opportunity to take Dr. Finley to Edward’s Lake encouraging him to donate land to expand the lake. Councilwoman Johnson requested a meeting with the City Manager and Mr. Whisenhunt regarding this issue. Councilwoman Johnson wished everyone a “Happy Easter.”

Councilman Dobbs will be meeting with residents at Epworth Villa. He hopes the public appreciates the civic lesson they receive while watching Channel 20. Councilman Dobbs noted today’s vineyard issue is a prime example of how things are worked out. Everyone has an opportunity to be heard, there are no backdoor deals. He recognized Council tries to do what’s best for the applicant and still consider the effects toward the City as a whole.

Councilman Dobbs suggested Council consider setting up a zone where citizens can dispose of their tickets legally and crack down on ticket scalping. Mayor Cornett stated he believes the City handled it very responsibly, noting the persons arrested were trying to sell numerous tickets above face value.

Councilman Dobbs also expressed his concern regarding the resident who stated they had to sell their transportation in order to repair their home. He said there is something terribly wrong with that, especially when the residents were working so hard toward fixing up their home.

Councilman Dobbs thanked Mayor Cornett for meeting at the Pentagon working to ensure that Tinker Air Force Base does not become a casualty in the Federal cut backs. Mayor Cornett stated the first BRAT closure list will come out in May and we cannot breathe easy until then.

Councilwoman Johnson agreed that low-income families shouldn’t have to sell their cars to pay for house repairs. She encouraged the public to contact their congressmen to save Community Development Block Grant funds.

  XI. City Manager Reports.

A. Bricktown Mural Project Presentation

City Manager James Couch introduced Mr. Blake Wade, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Centennial Commemoration Fund, Inc., Professor Mary Ann Moore, Oklahoma City Community College, Dr. Anne Ackerman representing Dr. Todd and Amy Weaver, OCCF. Mr. Wade and Professor Moore presented a proposal to install a tile mosaic at the Bricktown Canal.

 XII. Citizens to be Heard.

J. R. Meek, appeared regarding the zoning case at 2827 NW 63rd Street. Mayor Cornett informed Mr. Meek the item would not be heard until March 29, 2005 and he should probably save his comments until that time. Councilman Bowman responded that he is aware of this situation and if Mr. Meek leaves his phone number, he will put him in touch with Mr. Dennis Box.

Larry Sherer, 4410 SW 29th Street. Mr. Sherer expressed concern regarding a street project that began in June 2003 on SW 29th Street between Meridian and Portland Avenues, which has not been completed. Mr. Dan Boland, Assistant to the Public Works Director, stated staff is waiting for Mr. Sherer to grant a driveway easement so the project may move forward. The City Manager referred Mr. Sherer to city staff for resolution of this matter.

XIII. Adjournment 10:31 a.m.

ATTEST:

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Mick Cornett
Mayor

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Frances Kersey James D. Couch
City Clerk City Manager