Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting included the approval of several routine items, budget amendments, and a rezoning application. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a public hearing on a proposed mandatory curbside recycling program, which garnered extensive public input. Additionally, the council heard a request from a resident regarding the city's mini pig ordinance, prompting staff to review the current regulations.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
02:00Approved minutes from December 19, 2022, received Planning Commission minutes, and ratified claims and expenditures totaling $5,656,873.94.
Rezoning Application RZ1029
03:00Approved Ordinance Number 14-23 for a permissive use for gasoline sales and a convenience store at 601 Northwest 5th Street.
Phillips 66 Park Development Agreement
06:50Approved a scope of work agreement with LAWd Studio LLC for $17,195 for the budget development of Phillips 66 Park.
Dispatch Services Contract Renewal
08:00Approved a contractual agreement for the city to provide dispatch services for emergency medical calls for the Norman Regional Hospital Authority (EMSSTAT), including a slight fee increase.
Fleet Maintenance Budget Amendment
09:20Approved a budget amendment to budget additional sales tax and increase the Fleet Maintenance budget for new equipment.
Fourth Street Underpass Court Settlements Budget Amendment
10:50Approved a budget amendment to budget court settlements related to the Fourth Street Underpass project, to be paid from bond funds.
Laptop Computer Purchase
12:30Authorized staff to return 34 rugged laptop computers and purchase 34 new ones with GPS for a price difference of $2,581.62.
Eastern Avenue Rehabilitation Project Change Orders
14:40Approved change orders number one through five with Allen Construction for $53,884 for the Eastern Avenue rehabilitation project, covering erosion control, temporary access, and structural adjustments.
More Public Works Authority Consent Docket
39:00Approved minutes from December 19, 2022, and ratified claims and expenditures totaling $2,039,908.48.
More Risk Management Consent Docket
40:40Accepted minutes from December 19, 2022, and approved claims and expenditures totaling $217,220.84.
Financial Matters
City Council Claims and Expenditures
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023.
Phillips 66 Park Development Agreement
Scope of work agreement with LAWd Studio LLC for park budget development.
Fleet Maintenance Budget Amendment
Budget amendment for new equipment and additional sales tax collected.
Fourth Street Underpass Court Settlements
Budget amendment for court settlements related to the project, to be paid from bond funds.
Laptop Computer Purchase Price Difference
Difference in cost for returning 34 laptops and purchasing new ones with GPS.
Eastern Avenue Rehabilitation Project Change Orders
Total estimated amount for change orders 1-5 with Allen Construction.
More Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023.
More Risk Management Claims and Expenditures
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023.
Curbside Recycling Program Proposal
Proposed monthly cost per residence for mandatory curbside recycling, with a $1.95 rate for eligible seniors.
Public Comments
Citizens provided extensive input on a proposed mandatory curbside recycling program, with some advocating for its convenience, environmental benefits, and affordability, while others expressed concerns about mandatory fees, past public votes, potential hardship for fixed-income residents, and contamination rates. A resident also requested an ordinance review to allow her to keep her mini pig, Larry, which exceeds current weight and height limits.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Curbside recycling program discussion and potential vote (first meeting in February)
- Review of the city's mini pig ordinance by staff
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Approval of minutes and ratification of claims and expenditures.
Item 3: Rezoning Application RZ1029
Consideration of rezoning application for permissive use for gasoline sales and convenience store at 601 Northwest 5th Street.
Item 4: Scope of Work Agreement with LAWd Studio LLC
Consideration of approval of scope of work agreement for budget development of Phillips 66 Park.
Item 5: Contractual Agreement for Dispatch Services
Consideration of approval of a contractual agreement for the city to provide dispatch services for emergency medical calls for Norman Regional Hospital Authority.
Item 6: Budget Amendment - Sales Tax and Fleet Maintenance
Consideration of a budget amendment to budget additional sales tax and increase the Fleet Maintenance budget.
Item 7: Budget Amendment - Court Settlements
Consideration of a budgeted amendment to budget Court settlements related to the Fourth Street Underpass project.
Item 8: Authorizing Staff to Return and Purchase Laptop Computers
Consideration of authorizing staff to return 34 rugged laptop computers and purchase 34 new ones with GPS.
Item 9: Approval of Change Orders 1-5 with Allen Construction
Consideration of approving change orders number one through five for the Eastern Avenue rehabilitation project.
Item 10: Public Input Regarding Proposed Curbside Recycling Program
Receive public input regarding a proposed mandatory curbside recycling program.
Item 11: More Public Works Authority Meeting Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes and ratify claims and expenditures for the Public Works Authority.
Item 12: More Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket
Accept minutes and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for the Risk Management meeting.
Item 13: Citizens Forum for Items Not on the Agenda
Opportunity for citizens to speak on items not on the agenda, including a request to review the mini pig ordinance.
Item 14: Adjournment
Adjournment of the meeting.