THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY
JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 12, 2005

(The agenda was posted on the Council Chamber’s bulletin board at 4:01 p.m. on April 8, 2005)

   I. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

REVEREND JAMES EASTER, DEACON
ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

PLEDGE LED BY COUNCILMAN WHITE

  II. Call to Order 8:34 a.m.

MAYOR MICK CORNETT RESIDING.

COUNCILMAN JERRY FOSHEE ABSENT.

 III. From the Office of the Mayor.

A. Receive the Official Election Returns for the Regular General Election for Councilmember Ward 4 and the Special General Election for Councilmember Ward 8 held April 5, 2005.

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

B. Swearing in Ceremony for Gary Marrs, Ward 1; Larry McAtee, Ward 3; Pete White, Ward 4; Willa Johnson, Ward 7; and Patrick J. Ryan, Ward 8.

Gary Marrs was ceremonially sworn in by Joe Van Bullard, Executive Director of the Urban Renewal Authority.

Larry McAtee was ceremonially sworn in by his grandchildren: Kevin Young, Kelsey Young, James Williams, Katie Young and Kyle Young.

Pete White was officially sworn in by Oklahoma County Judge Barbara Swinton.

Willa Johnson was officially sworn in by Oklahoma County Judge Barbara Swinton.

Patrick J. Ryan was ceremonially sworn in by Grace Ryan.

C. Appointment of Ann Simank as Vice Mayor.

CONFIRMED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BOWMAN. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN.

D. Appointment of Steven Dobbs to the Board of Adjustment.

CONFIRMED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY BOWMAN. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN.

Proclaimed: April 19-24, 2005 “THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS WEEK”. Received by Kathy Williams and John Covington, Co-Chairpersons of the Festival.

Mayor Cornett presented outgoing Vice-Mayor Gary Marrs with a City of Oklahoma City watch.

Mayor Cornet presented Councilmen White and Ryan with a Greg Burns print of City Hall.

  IV. A. Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for April 5, 2005.

RECEIVED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN.

B. Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for March 29, 2005.

APPROVED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN.

   V. Request for Uncontested Continuances.

VI. W. VIII. B.
Strike 4-26-05

RECESS COUNCIL MEETING.

CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC PROPERTY AUTHORITY 9:00 a.m.
(Five affirmative votes required for approval.)

1. Ratify and Approve Addenda Nos. 1 and 2, and award contract to Shell Construction Company, Inc., Project PC-0285 and Project TC-0350, traffic signal and channelization improvements, SW 15th Street from I-44 to Portland Avenue, $333,759; assigning Terracon, Inc. as testing Laboratory; and approving contract and bonds. Ward 6.

RATIFIED, APPROVED AND AWARDED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

2. Final Plans and Specifications to be advertised for bids:

a. Project MB-0731, Fairgrounds Ballpark Demolition, excavation and site grading, 500 Land Rush Street. Ward 6.
b. Project MB—0732, Fairgrounds International Trade Center Building Improvements, 500 Land Rush Street. Ward 6.

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED. BID RECEIPT DATE: MAY 3, 2005. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

3. Request for Proposals to be advertised, concession services and as an option, security services at the Oklahoma City Skatepark. Ward 7.

STRICKEN. (MOVED TO CONSENT DOCKET) PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

ADJOURN OCPPA.

RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING.

  VI. Consent Docket.

A. Resolutions approving agreements:

1. Sharp Electronics Corporation (C54078), lease and maintenance of one Sharp AR-M550NP1 digital copier and one Sharp AR-M277 digital copier, April 12, 2005 through June 30, 2005.
2. R.K. Black, Inc. (C54079), lease and maintenance of one Ricoh Aficio 2035e digital copier and one Ricoh Aficio 2075 digital copier, April 12, 2005 through June 30, 2005.
3. Sharp Electronics Corporation (C54080) lease and maintenance of two Sharp AR-M550NP1 digital copiers, April 12, 2005 through June 30, 2005.

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

B. Ordinances to be introduced and set for final hearing May 3, 2005:

1. (PC-9939) 21600 SE 89th Street from AA Agricultural to R-A Single Family Rural Residential. Ward 4.
2. (PC-9945) 1120 NW 50th Street from R-1 Single Family Residential to O-1 Limited Office. Ward 2.
3. (PUD-1071) 13001-13241 West Reno Avenue, 1-125 South Cemetery Road, and 1-325 North Cemetery Road from AA Agricultural to PUD-1071 Planned Unit Development. Ward 3.
4. (PUD-1074) 801-825 North Meridian Avenue from R-1 Single Family Residential, O-2 General Office and I-1 Light Industrial to PUD-1074 Planned Unit Development. Ward 3.

INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING MAY 3, 2005: B. 1-4. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

C. Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing May 3, 2005, (SN-047) changing the name of NE 31st Street, between Jordan Avenue and Rhode Island Avenue to Bishop Bobby L. Williams Drive. Ward 7.

INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING MAY 3, 2005. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

D. 1. Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing May 24, 2005, (CE-646) closing a street and utility easement, south of NW 150th Street at Gaillardia Lane. Ward 8.

2. Resolution establishing a date for enactment of said ordinance and determining those entitled to notice.

INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING MAY 24, 2005: D. 1. ADOPTED: D. 2. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

E. Surveyor’s Certificate and Correction of Plat for Westcreek Estates, Phase III, north of SW 15th Street and west of Czech Hall Road. Ward 3.

APPROVED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

F. Resolution accepting the irrevocable letter of credit and dedications contained in the final plat of Cottonwood Farm, north of Wilshire Boulevard and west of County Line Road. Ward 1.

ADOPTED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

G. Request for Proposal to be advertised, agencies desiring to participate in the response to the Notification of Funding Availability for FY 2005-2006 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Continuum of Care Program; submitting requests for the use of funds allocated to the City under the Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids for FY 2005-2006 by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $441,000; submitting requests for the use of funds allocated to the City under the Emergency Shelter Grant Program for FY 2005-2006 by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $232,400; and the City’s FY 2005-2006 Social Services Grant estimated to total $121,000.

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED. BID RECEIPT DATE: MAY 4, 2005. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT

H. Acceptance of permanent and temporary easements:

1. Project PC-0247, right of way construction, SW 15th Street, County Line Road to Morgan Road. Ward 3.
2. Project SB-0007, sanitary sewer construction, NW 150th Street and County Line Road. Ward 8.

ACCEPTED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

I. Acceptance of permanent easements:

1. Project WC-0364, waterline improvements, NE 23rd Street from Phillips Avenue to Martin Luther King Avenue. Ward 7.
2. Project WC-0468, waterline construction, Britton Road from County Line Road to Morgan Road. Ward 1.

ACCEPTED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

J. Acceptance of privately constructed projects and placing maintenance bonds into effect as of final inspection dates:

1. Five sanitary sewer projects. Wards 2, 3 and 8.
2. Two storm sewer projects and six paving and drainage projects. Wards 2, 5, 8 and Moore.

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

K. Resolution declaring the necessity for acquiring and owning permanent easements, Project WC-0364, water main right of way, NE 23rd Street, Kelley Avenue to Prospect Avenue. Ward 7.

ADOPTED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

L. Receive Consultant Review Committee Report, Project MC-0250, on-call engineer to serve the Oklahoma City Riverfront Redevelopment Authority.

RECEIVED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

M. Specifications to be advertised for bids, Project MC-0254, debris cleanup, NE 8th Street and North Bryant Avenue. Ward 7.

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED. BID RECEIPT DATE: MAY 3, 2005. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

N. Resolution declaring an emergency; approving construction plans; waiving formal competitive bidding procedures; accepting informal bids; and awarding contract to Cimarron Construction Company, Project DC-0219 in conjunction with Project PC-0231, Project PC-0232 and Project PC-0233, storm sewer repair, NW 10th Street between Walker Avenue and Dewey Avenue, $103,015; ratifying issuance of an emergency work order; assigning Standard Testing and Engineering as testing laboratory; and approving contract and bonds. Ward 6.
(Two-thirds affirmative vote required to declare an emergency.)

ADOPTED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

O. Amendment No. 7 to agreement with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and Cross Timbers Forestry, harvest and forest management services, Lake Atoka, increase of $58,000.

APPROVED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT.

P. Amendment No. 3 and Change Order No. 3, Project PC-0234 and Project WC-0471, streetscape improvements, SW 25th Street from Shields Boulevard to Walker Avenue, increase of $43,018. Wards 6 and 7.

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

Q. Lease Agreement with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and OKC Metro Alliance, Inc., housing for Firstep Men and Women Recovery Program, West Elm Creek Reservation, April 12, 2005 through April 11, 2015. Ward 4.

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

R. Resolution proposing the creation of a Water Improvement District for Silver Lake Addition, Project WC-0460, construction of the improvements, North MacArthur Boulevard and South Shore Drive (north of Britton Road and west of MacArthur Boulevard), and providing issuance of notice of hearing. Ward 1.

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

S. Resolution approving an application for a $5,000 Local Government Challenge Grant through the Oklahoma Arts Council with matching funds of $5,000 from the City for the Arts in the Park Program.

ADOPTED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

T. Amendment to the FY 2003-2004 Community Development Block Grant Operating Agreement with Westlawn Gardens Neighborhood Association, completion of a neighborhood improvement project, through June 15, 2005. Ward 6.

APPROVED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DIVISION.

U. Resolution authorizing the submission of an application for a $175,000 Award of Excellence Grant to the Cities United for Science Process, the United States Conference of Mayors and DuPont, Lead-Safe for Kids’ Sake Program, and authorize $314,000 in Community Development Block Grant matching funds.

ADOPTED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DIVISION.

V. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $8,474.60 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by OG&E Energy Corp.

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

W. Collateral Assignment and Pledge Agreement and Home Program Loan Agreement with Faith to Government, Inc., an Oklahoma not-for-profit corporation, and Temple Garden, L.P., construction of 50 residential apartments for occupancy by lower-income and low-income elderly, 1515 NE 48th Street, $520,000 loan and $20,000 grant. Ward 7.
Deferred from April 5, 2005.
Request to be stricken.

STRICKEN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

EXTRA ITEM: Request for Proposals to be advertised, concession services and as an option, security services at the Oklahoma City Skatepark. Ward 7.

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED. BID RECEIPT DATE: MAY 3, 2005. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

 VII. Concurrence Docket.

A. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in awarding contract, J & R Equipment, L.L.C. (C59041), four new, latest model 66,000 GVWR trucks with centrifugal compressor sewer cleaners, $953,248.

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

B. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in ratifying and approving Addenda Nos. 1 and 2, Project SC-0660, Bricktown Canal Zones F & G, sanitary sewer line relocation, SW 5th Street from Byers Avenue to South Phillips Avenue, and South Phillips Avenue from SW 4th Street to SW 5th Street, Ward 7.

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

C. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in adopting resolution awarding contract, Project WT-0067, rehabilitation of Filter No. 9 at Draper Water Treatment Plant, Wynn Construction Co., Inc., 13700 South Douglas Boulevard, $225,315; and approving contract and bonds. Ward 4.

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

D. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Amendment No. 1, Project WC-0358, Phase II, water main replacement, Ridgeview Drive to Pennsylvania Avenue from Britton Road to Huntleigh Drive, increase of $18,721.23. The Village.

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

E. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Amendment No. 1, Project WC-0510, water main replacement, Apache Drive, Osage Drive and Chickasaw Drive between NW 138th Street and NW 141st Street, decrease of $3,471.10; accepting the project and placing maintenance bond into effect. Ward 8.

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

F. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Amendment No. 5 to contract for engineering services, Project WC-0330, water and sanitary sewer relocations, Broadway Extension at NW 63rd Street, Britton Road, Hefner Road, NE 122nd Street, Memorial Road and Wilshire Boulevard, fee increase of $2,800. Wards 2 and 7.

CONCURRED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

G. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Amendment No. 1 and Change Order No. 2, Project WE-0048, Overholser Water Treatment Plant low lift pump station leak repairs, Overholser Water Treatment Plant, 501 North Pennsylvania Avenue, increase of $695. Ward 6.

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

H. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Change Order No. 1, Project WT-0068, painting and welding of corrosion pits and steel plating for Water Storage Tank No. 2, Overholser Water Treatment Plant, 601 North Pennsylvania Avenue, increase of $12,000. Ward 6.

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

I. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in approving Agreement with Wynn Construction Co., Inc., to accept Certificates of Deposit in Lieu of Retainage, Project WC-0418, improvements and expansion of Lake Draper Water Treatment Plant from 90 MGD to 124 MGD, 13700 South Douglas Boulevard. Ward 4.

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

J. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust in receiving Consultant Review Committee Report, Project ST-0105, design of new chlorination and de-chlorination facilities, South Canadian Wastewater Treatment Plant, 15924 South May Avenue; and authorization to negotiate a contract. Ward 5.

CONCURRED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

K. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in adopting resolution ratifying and approving Addenda Nos. 1 and 2; extending time to award contract; awarding contract; and approving contract and bonds:

1. Standard Roofing Company, Inc., Project ES-0019A, roof replacement, Webster Elementary School, 6708 South Santa Fe, $448,711. Ward 4.
2. Chris Axtell Roofing Co., Inc., Project ES-0019B, roof replacements, Independence Middle School, 3232 NW 65th Street; Rogers Elementary School, 4000 North Spencer Road; and Taft Middle School, 2901 NW 23rd Street, $894,420. Ward 2 and Spencer.
3. Oklahoma Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., Project ES-0019C, roof replacements, Britton Elementary School, 1215 NW 95th Street; Edwards Elementary School, 1123 NE Grand Boulevard; Lee Elementary School, 4242 SW 29th Street; and Sequoyah Elementary School, 2400 NW 36th Street, $580,394. Wards 2, 3 and 7.

CONCURRED: K. 1-3. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

L. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in adopting resolution ratifying and approving Addenda Nos. 1, 2 and 3; extending time to award contract; and awarding contract to Timberlake Construction Company, Inc., Project ES-0001, Martin Luther King Jr., K-8 School, 1201 NE 48th Street, $10,115,000; and approving contract and bonds. Ward 7.

CONCURRED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

M. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in adopting resolution accepting Project ES-0006 and Project ES-0007, fire alarm systems, (ten schools). Wards 4, 5, 6 and 7.

CONCURRED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

N. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in adopting resolution accepting Project ES-0025, 62 Type “C” school buses for Independent School District No. 89 of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

CONCURRED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.

O. Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust in approving application of funding, Moore Public School District, carpet, furniture and networking equipment, Wayland Bonds Elementary School, 14025 South May Avenue, $191,783.08. Ward 5.

CONCURRED. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. MAPS PROJECT OFFICE.

VIII. Items Requiring Separate Votes.

A. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval (five affirmative votes required for approval), (PC-9946) 9001 SW 59th Street from AA Agricultural to R-1 Single Family Residential. Ward 3.

ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD.# 22,714. MOTION BY MCATEE, SECONDED BY BOWMAN. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

B. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval (CE-644) closing Platinum Lane between Copper Creek Addition and Fenwick Addition, south of NW 172nd Street. Ward 8.
Deferred from March 15, 2005.
Request deferral to April 26, 2005.

DEFERRED TO APRIL 26, 2005. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

C. Ordinance to be introduced and adopted with emergency, enacting a temporary prohibition on the issuance of Special Event Licenses for any event to be held from 5:00 p.m., April 15, 2005, through 8:00 a.m., April 18, 2005, on premises located between the 300 Block North and the 2900 Block South, both inclusive, on Meridian Avenue; providing for an appeal to the License Appeals Board; and providing for an effective date.

INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED WITH EMERGENCY. ORD.# 22,713. MOTION BY MCATEE, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. EMERGENCY MOVED BY MCATEE, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. POLICE DEPARTMENT

D. 1. Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures:

a. 2609 South Byers Avenue aka 430 SE 25th Street (house) Ward 7
b. 1000 Oakdale Drive (house and shed) Ward 3
c. 819 Patrick Drive aka 900 North Ann Arbor Avenue (trailer house) Ward 3
d. 3701 North Westminster Road (south house) Ward 7
e. 6000 Yale Drive aka 6002 Yale Drive (duplex) Ward 1
f. 307 NE 4th Street (garage) Ward 7
g. 1127 NE 7th Street (house) Ward 7
h. 214 SW 10th Street (fence) Ward 6
i. 221 SW 11th Street (fence) Ward 6
j. 2604 NW 12th Street (garage) Ward 6
k. 1317 NW 15th Street (garage) Ward 6
l. 2930 NW 15th Street (garage) Ward 6
m. 1200 NE 17th Street (garage) Ward 7
n. 404 SE 20th Street (garage) Ward 7
o. 30 SW 25th Street (commercial building)
Ward 7
p. 521 SW 30th Street (garage) Ward 6
VIII. D. 1. q. 732 NE 34th Terrace (apartment and house) Ward 7
r. 12 SE 17th Street (commercial building and inside metal fence) Ward 7
Deferred from February 15, 2005.
s. 2039 NW 22nd Street (garage) Ward 6
Deferred from March 15, 2005.

2. Resolution declaring the structures are dilapidated; directing said structures to be torn down, establishing dates of April 13, 2005 and May 13, 2005 for commencement and completion of removal by owners.

ADOPTED: D. 1. a-s. MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DIVISION.

E. 1. Public hearing regarding unsecured structures:

a. 1124 North McKinley Avenue (house) Ward 6
b. 3701 North Westminster Road (west garage) Ward 7
c. 307 NE 4th Street (house) Ward 7
d. 212 NW 24th Street (house) Ward 2
e. 222 NW 24th Street (house) Ward 2
f. 1325 SW 31st Street (cellar, house and shed) Ward 6
g. 1336 SW 34th Street (house) Ward 6
h. 2440 SW 34th Street (house) Ward 6
2. Resolution declaring the structures are unsecured.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED: E. 1. a, c, e-g. STRICKEN: E. 1. b, d, h. MOTION BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DIVISION.

F. 1. Public Hearing on Cox Communications Oklahoma City Basic Cable Service, Equipment and Installation Rate Summary together with FCC Forms 1205 and 1240.

2. Resolution and Order approving the March 3, 2005 basic service, equipment and installation rate submission of Cox Communications Oklahoma City pursuant to current FCC benchmarks and regulations.

PUBLIC HEARING HELD: F. 1. ADOPTED: F. 2. MOTION BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE.

G.. 1. Claims recommended for denial:

a. AAA Insurance $979.38
b. Ray Johnson $55,000
c. 21st Century Insurance $985.54
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: G. 1. a-c. NO ACTION TAKEN: G. 2. MOTION BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.

  IX. A. 1. Claims for Approval:

a. M. Paul Ennis $194.57
b. Francis Helm $120.04
c. IBMC ER Physicians $97
d. Mark Strunk $437.87
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-d. NO ACTION TAKEN: A. 2. MOTION BY RYAN, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.

   X. Items from Council.

A. Resolution approving travel expenses for Councilman Larry McAtee, Councilwoman Ann Simank and Councilwoman Willa Johnson to attend The National League of Cities Economic Vitality meetings including the Human Development Committee, Community and Economic Development Committee, and the Advisory Council to the Board of Directors, June 16-18, 2005, Denver, Colorado.
(Two-thirds affirmative vote required for approval)

ADOPTED. MOTION BY BOWMAN, SECONDED BY RYAN. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND RYAN.

   X. Items from Council.

Councilman Marrs is happy to start another term as Ward 1 Councilman for The City of Oklahoma City.

Councilman Bowman asked staff to draft an ordinance for Council consideration requiring installation of backflow valves on homes that are replacing sewer lines, in order to avoid sewage backups.

Councilman Bowman thanked City Manager James Couch for the Animal Welfare report, stating it was very helpful. In addition to the report, Councilman Bowman asked for statistics regarding response to high priority animal welfare calls.

Councilman Bowman announced the Cleveland and Edgemere neighborhood associations would be meeting tonight in Ward 2. Both associations will be discussing lighting in their neighborhoods and project fundraising.

Councilman McAtee attended the dedication for Reaching Our City medical clinic on NW 10th Street. The clinic offers free medical services to residents in that area. This is a tremendous step toward assisting families with no medical insurance.

On Saturday, Councilman McAtee attended a ceremony for McKinley Properties’ Potomac Apartments, SW 59th Street and South May. It is the first apartment building dedicated toward crime free multi-family housing. He expressed his gratitude toward Chief Citty, Major Allen, Sergeant Clous and Lieutenant Freeman for their support in moving this initiative forward. He encouraged other apartment complexes to pursue crime free multi-housing, so residents can live in safety with a high quality of life.

Last night, Councilman McAtee attended the Corbin Park Neighborhood Association meeting. He congratulated Zenoba Johnson for her efforts.

Councilman McAtee announced the National Street Rod Car Show would be this weekend. The City will be preparing a press release calling on residents and visitors to abide by City laws, ensuring a wholesome good time for all. The City will not tolerate any indecent or illegal activities. He encouraged residents to enjoy the street rods while they are here, attend official street rod functions, but avoid any activities that might cause problems.

Councilman White is happy to start another term as Ward 4 Councilman for The City of Oklahoma City.

Councilwoman Simank announced Emergency Medical Services Authority would be unveiling the new ambulance design at 11:30 a.m., today. The new ambulances will be arriving at the end of April and will have a “bold” new look. The ambulances are equipped with high-tech life saving measures, including traffic safety features. The unveiling will be at the South Walker location.

Councilwoman Johnson thanked the voters that came out in support of their Council candidates during the recent City Council Election. Voting enables council to know constituents are concerned with what they are doing. She welcomed the new councilman, Patrick J. Ryan.

Councilwoman Johnson was absent last week due to the fact the Oklahoma City Orchestra League recognized her as a “Notable Woman”. All “Ten Notable Women” participated in a fashion show. She thanked the Oklahoma City Orchestra League and Glenna Tannebaum, President of the Orchestra League, for choosing all of the “Ten Notable Women”, stating she was very honored to be in their company. It was an experience she will never forget.

Councilwoman Johnson thanked City Manager James Couch for the reports. She is deathly afraid of dogs. The Animal Welfare report reflected 2132 people were bitten by a loose animal. She encouraged residents to take note of this statistic and make sure their animals are secure.

Councilwoman Johnson commented on the Curfew Violations report, noting there had been a problem with teenagers staying out past curfew. She supports the enforcement of the curfew ordinance, especially with summer approaching.

Councilwoman Johnson wished Councilman Jerry Foshee a speedy recovery from his illness.

Councilman Ryan thanked the Mayor and Council for their warm welcome. He thanked City staff; stating he is very impressed by staff’s responsiveness and citizens should be proud to know they do an excellent job. Councilman Ryan also thanked constituents for voting during the recent elections.

Mayor Cornett commented on how useful the Animal Control Service Response report was. He requested Council consider examining Animal Welfare staffing levels during the budget process to ensure the department is being staffed appropriately.

Mayor Cornett also stated he appreciated the Curfew Violations report.

  XI. City Manager Reports.

A. Animal Control Service Response

B. Curfew Violations

 XII. Citizens to be Heard.

Mark Powers, 331 SE 49th Street, Oklahoma City, reported he too had a problem with stray animals. He encouraged Council to consider additional funding for animal control, especially in regards to public safety.

XIII. Adjournment 9:35 a.m.

ATTEST:

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Mick Cornett
Mayor

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Frances Kersey James D. Couch
City Clerk City Manager