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Home My WebLink About2010.07.20_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, July 20, 2010 The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 in the Council Chambers at Old Central per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2010. ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor Sinex called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ITEM 2. INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Councilor Cataudella. ITEM 3. FLAG SALUTE Councilor Guevara led the flag salute. ITEM 4. ROLL CALL PRESENT Jon Sinex, Vice Mayor Steve Cataudella, Councilor Wayne Guevara, Councilor Bryan Stovall, Councilor ABSENT Doug Bonebrake, Mayor A quorum was declared present. STAFF Sherry Bishop, Assistant City Manager Julie Lombardi, City Attorney (Rodney Ray, City Manager arrives at 6:37) ITEM 5. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes of the July 6, 2010 Regular Meeting and July 13, 2010 Special Meeting. B. Approval of Claims. C. Acknowledgement of receiving the monthly FY 2009-10 budget status report. Owasso City Council July 20, 2010 Mr. Guevara moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to approve the Consent Agenda with claims totaling $374,097.09. Also included for review were the healthcare self-insurance claims report and payroll payment report for pay period 07/03/10. YEA: Cataudella, Stovall, Sinex, Guevara NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 6. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA No action was required on this item. ITEM 7. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM THE AREA PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTER, AND APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE POLICE SERVICES BUDGET, INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000 Mr. Yancey presented the item, recommending City Council acceptance of the donation and approval of a supplemental appropriation in the Police Services Budget. Mr. Sinex recognized Stephanie Tillman, representative of the Area Prevention Resource Center. Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Guevara, to accept the donation and approve a supplemental appropriation in the Police Services Budget, as recommended. YEA: Sinex, Stovall, Cataudella, Guevara NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 8. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATE ENERGY PROGRAM (SEP) AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) GRANT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION Mr. White presented the item, recommending City Council acceptance of the SEP ARRA funding grant in the amount of $1,450,000, with a total contract amount of $1,750,000; and authorization for the Mayor to execute all required documentation. Mr. Guevara moved, seconded by Mr. Cataudella, to accept the SEP ARRA funding grant, and authorize the Mayor to execute all required documentation, as recommended. YEA: Guevara, Stovall, Sinex, Cataudella NAY: None 2 Owasso City Council Motion carried 4-0. July 20, 2010 ITEM 9. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 968, ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE WATER RATES AS SET BY OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO. 2010-04 AND THE SANITARY SEWER SERVICES RATES AS SET BY OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO. 2010-05 Ms. Bishop presented the item, recommending City Council approval of Ordinance No. 968, adopting and approving water rates to become effective October 1, 2010, contingent upon OPWA Trustee adoption of Resolution No. 2010-04; and adopting and approving sanitary sewer services rates to become effective October 1, 2010, contingent upon OPWA Trustee adoption of Resolution No. 2010-05. Mr. Stovall moved, seconded by Mr. Cataudella, to approve Ordinance No. 968, as recommended. YEA: Guevara, Cataudella, Sinex, Stovall NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 10. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2010-09, ADOPTING RATES FOR STORMWATER SERVICE, AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATES Ms. Bishop presented the item, recommending City Council approval of Resolution No. 2010- 09. Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Guevara, to approve Resolution No. 2010-09, as recommended. YEA: Sinex, Stovall, Guevara, Cataudella NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 11. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN EASEMENT CLOSURE ON TULSA TECH PROPERTY LOCATED 1/4 OF A MILE NORTH OF EAST 106T11 STREET NORTH AND JUST DUE EAST OF THE OWASSO EXPRESSWAY Ms. Darnaby presented the item, recommending City Council approval of the Tulsa Tech casement closure. 3 Owasso City Council July 20, 2010 Mr. Guevara moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to approve the Tulsa Tech easement closure, as recommended. YEA: Cataudella, Stovall, Guevara, Sinex NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 12. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE CARRINGTON POINTE I FINAL PLAT Ms. Darnaby presented the item, recommending City Council approval of the Carrington Pointe I Final Plat. Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to approve the Carrington Pointe I Final Plat, as recommended. YEA: Stovall, Cataudella, Guevara, Sinex NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 13. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2010-10, REQUESTING THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) CONSIDER THE SELECTION OF THE EAST 76TH STREET NORTH IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AS A CANDIDATE FOR FEDERAL FUNDING ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Mr. Stevens presented the item, recommending City Council approval of Resolution No. 2010- 10. Mr. Guevara moved, seconded by Mr. Cataudella, to approve Resolution No. 2010-10, as recommended. YEA: Guevara, Sinex, Stovall, Cataudella NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 14. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS COMPANY (ONG) AND THE CITY OF OWASSO IN THE AMOUNT OF $988,502, FOR GAS FACILITIES RELOCATION FOR THE EAST 86TH STREET NORTH FROM MAIN TO MEMORIAL PROJECT; AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE 4 Owasso City Council July 20, 2010 THE DOCUMENT; AND APPROVAL OF AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO TERMINATE THE AGREEMENT Mr. Stevens presented the item, recommending City Council approval of an agreement between ONG and the City of Owasso; authorization for the Mayor to execute the document; and approval of authority for the City Manager to terminate the agreement if revised estimates exceed the contract amount prior to construction, and it is determined by the City Manager that the revised estimate no longer fits within the City budget. Mr. Stovall moved, seconded by Mr. Guevara, to approve the agreement between ONG and the City of Owasso; authorize the Mayor to execute the document; and approve authority for the City Manager to terminate the agreement, as recommended. YEA: Cataudella, Guevara, Stovall, Sinex NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 15. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE FY 2009-2010 STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM PROJECT LISTING Mr. Stevens presented the item, recommending City Council approval of the FY 2009-2010 Street Rehabilitation Program Project Listing. Mr. Guevara moved, seconded by Mr. Cataudella, to approve the FY 2009-2010 Street Rehabilitation Program Project Listing, as recommended. YEA: Sinex, Stovall, Cataudella, Guevara NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 16. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Mr. Sinex presented the item, recommending City Council confirmation of the Mayor's appointments to various boards and commissions: ANNEXATION COMMITTEE: Councilor Jon Sinex Councilor Doug Bonebrake David Vines (Planning Commission Representative) Kevin Lane (Citizen) Bradd Clark (Fire) Dan Yancey (Police) Warren Lehr (Assistant City Manager) Karl Fritschen (Community Development) Chelsea Harkins (Economic Development) 5 Owasso City Council Roger Stevens (Public Works) Julie Lombardi (City Attorney) AUDIT COMMITTEE: Councilor Bryan Stovall (Seat 1) Dennis Phillips (Seat 5) BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Jim Bausch (Citizen) David Hall (Citizen) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE: Doug Bonebrake (City Council) Bryan Stovall (City Council) Charlie Brown (Planning Commission) Dirk Thomas (OEDA Representative) Frank Enzbrenner (Banking Representative) Trish Hauser (Chamber Representative) Wayne Ruess (Citizen) Jim Hunter (Citizen) Dr. Chris Kelley (Citizen) Rob Haskins (Citizen) Bradd Clark (Fire) Karl Fritschen (Community Development) Chelsea Harkins (Economic Development) Angela Hess (Finance) Roger Stevens (Public Works) Dan Yancey (Police) Sherry Bishop (Assistant City Manager) Warren Lehr (Assistant City Manager) Rodney Ray (City Manager) OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: David Charney (Citizen) Gary Akin (Chamber Representative) Councilor Steve Cataudella (Council Representative) PERSONNEL BOARD: Mike Sullivan (Citizen) PLANNING COMMISSION: Dr. Paul Loving (Citizen) Charlie Brown (Citizen) July 20, 2010 TULSA COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE AUTHORITY SALES TAX COMMITTEE: Alan Hughes (Citizen) INCOG BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Councilor Wayne Guevara (City Council) Rodney Ray (City Manager, Alternate) INCOG LEGISLATIVE CONSORTIUM: Dan Yancey (Police) 6 Owasso City Council John Feary (Public Works, Alternate) INCOG ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY COMMITTEE: Roger Stevens (Public Works) REGIONAL METROPOLITAN UTILITY AUTHORITY: Sherry Bishop (Assistant City Manager) Rodney Ray (City Manager) TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE: Councilor Wayne Guevara Rodney Ray (City Manager, Alternate) TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL COMMITTEE: Roger Stevens (Public Works) Steve Albert (Public Works, Alternate) July 20, 2010 Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to confirm the Mayor's appointments to various boards and commissions, as recommended. YEA: Stovall, Cataudella, Guevara, Sinex NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 17. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 969, AMENDING PART 2, ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENT, CHAPTER 4, RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 2-402, REGULAR MEETING, AND 2-409, ORDER OF BUSINESS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA Ms. Lombardi presented the item, recommending City Council approval of Ordinance No. 969. Mr. Guevara moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to approve Ordinance No. 969, as recommended. YEA: Cataudella, Stovall, Guevara, Sinex NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 18. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 970, REPEALING PART 11, PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL AFFAIRS, CHAPTER 1, ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL OF PARKS, SECTIONS 11- 101, 11-102,11-10-),11-104,11-105,11-106,11-107,11-108,11-109, 11-111, 11- 114 AND 11-115 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA Ms. Lombardi presented the item, recommending City Council approval of Ordinance No. 970. 7 Owasso City Council July 20, 2010 Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Guevara, to approve Ordinance No. 970, as recommended. YEA: Guevara, Sinex, Stovall, Cataudella NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 19. PRESENTATION REGARDING THE QUALITY OF LIFE INITIATIVE Mr. Ray introduced Karl Fritschen, Community Development Director. Mr. Fritschen provided an update on the community outreach and citizen engagement portion of the Quality of Life Initiative. Mr. Fritschen further provided an overview of the City's online Wikiplanning website and briefed the Council on the results of online participation through the Wikiplanning website. Mr. Fritschen noted that these results will be utilized to develop the preliminary vision and plan of action for future stages of the Quality of Life Initiative. ITEM 20. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER Mr. Ray commended Mr. Stevens on his efforts in seeking partnerships with outside organizations which will result in a significant cost reduction in a Street Rehabilitation Project. Mr. Ray praised Mr. Fritschen, Ms. Wilson, and the City's Information Technology department for their work in creating an online resource which will allow the City to obtain online input from citizens regarding future City initiatives and projects. ITEM 21. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY No report. ITEM 22. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS No report. ITEM 23. NEW BUSINESS None. ITEM 24. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Guevara moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to adjourn the meeting. YEA: Sinex, Guevara, Stovall, Cataudella NAY: None Motion carried 4-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. J n Si ex, Vice Mayor AKian mas, Mii1u Clerk