January 29, 2020 City Council Meeting

The City Council, Norman Utilities Authority, Norman Municipal Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority minutes of January 14, 2020 were unanimously approved.

A motion to allow the presentation of awards from the Oklahoma Municipal League to city employees for 25 years of continuous service passed unanimously.

A motion to allow the presentation of reaccreditation to the City of Norman by the American Public Works Association passed unanimously.

Proclamation 1920-26, proclaiming February 2020 as Black History Month, was acknowledged and adopted unanimously.

Proclamation 1920-27, publicly condemning and apologizing for historical sundown practices in Norman, was acknowledged and adopted unanimously.

Items 9 through 29 on the consent docket were approved unanimously by a single motion.

Ordinance 1920-26, rezoning property on North Finlay Avenue to allow for a drive-through canopy by reducing a platted building line, was adopted on final reading.

Ordinance 1920-30, closing four portions of public right-of-way on the south side of Block 5, Bel Air #3 Edition, to accommodate new development, was adopted on final reading.

Ordinance 1920-27, rezoning property near the southwest corner of East Boyd Street and 12th Avenue Southeast from R1 to SPUD for a new residential development, was adopted on final reading.

The preliminary plat for the Boyd Street Commons Edition, a simple planned unit development, was approved unanimously.

Ordinance 1920-28, rezoning the southeast corner of 36th Avenue Northwest and Franklin Road from A2 Rural Agricultural District to PL Parkland District for Ruby Grant Park, was adopted on final reading.

The preliminary plat for Ruby Grant Park, located at the southeast corner of 36th Avenue Northwest and West Franklin Road, was approved unanimously.

Resolution 1920-67, amending the Norman 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan to change property designation from Industrial to Institutional for the North Base Complex, was approved unanimously.

Ordinance 1920-29, rezoning the North Base Complex from A2 Rural Agricultural District to I-1 Light Industrial District with special use for municipal uses and a variance for exterior masonry, was adopted on final reading.

The preliminary plat for the North Base Complex, generally located between Flood Avenue and Goddard Avenue, was approved unanimously.

Finance Director's investment report

Submission of the report as of December 31, 2019.

Incentive payment from Pepsi Beverages Company

Acceptance of payment for exclusive sale of Pepsi products at Westwood Golf Course and Westwood Family Aquatic Center, with budget appropriation.

Donation from Target Corporation

Acceptance of a gift card to be used by the Animal Welfare Division.

Bidding contract with Cimarron Construction Company LLC

For Grace Street and Tonawa Street water line replacement, including budget transfers.

Special claims submitted by OG&E

For damage to a utility pole at 3901 Chautauqua Avenue.

Special claims submitted by Carrie Bracken

For damage to the interior of her home as a result of a sewer backup.

Amendment Number Two to contract with Alan Plummer Associates Incorporated

Increasing contract for water modeling assistance on an on-call basis in association with the FYE 15 water wells and supply lines project.

Final acceptance and final payment of contract with Cunningham Associates Incorporated

For the Cedar Lane Songbird Play Park playground project.

Change Order Number One to contract with Parathon Construction LLC

Decreasing contract amount for the street maintenance bond reconstruction project from 2700 block of Walnut Road to Imhof Road and final acceptance of the project.

Change Order Number One to contract with Southwest Waterworks LLC

Increasing the contract amount for the Parsons Edition water line project and final acceptance of the project.

Amendment Number One to the contract with Clean Earth of Alabama Incorporated

Increasing the contract amount to pay final costs for the household hazardous waste collection event held at Lloyd Noble Center on November 2, 2019, and budget appropriation from the water reclamation fund balance.

Contract with Freeze and Nickels

To provide engineering design services for the Constitution Street 2019 transportation bond project from Jenkins Avenue to Classen Boulevard.

Contract with Barrett L Williamson Architects Incorporated

To provide preliminary site and building design services for the line maintenance facility located near 3000 East Robinson Street.

Approval of the City Council, Norman Utilities Authority, Norman Municipal Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority minutes of January 14, 2020

Review and approval of previous meeting minutes.

Presentation of awards from the Oklahoma Municipal League to City of Norman employees who have completed 25 years of continuous service

Recognition of long-serving city employees.

Presentation of reaccreditation to the City of Norman by the American Public Works Association

Recognition of the city's public works department achieving reaccreditation.

Proclamation 1920-26 proclaiming the month of February 2020 Black History Month in the City of Norman

Official declaration recognizing Black History Month.

Proclamation 1920-27 a Sundown Downtown Apology and Reconciliation Proclamation of the City of Norman publicly condemning and apologizing for historical sundown practices in Norman and renewing its commitment to building an inclusive community firmly dedicated to inclusivity, equality and justice for all residents

Official apology and commitment to inclusivity regarding historical sundown practices.

Ordinance 1920-33 upon first reading rezoning 801, 809 and 819 North Finlay Avenue from PUD Plan Unit Development District and R1 Single Family Dwelling District to SPUD Simple Planned Unit Development District

Rezoning for a Chick-fil-A property to allow for a drive-through canopy.

Consideration of the Mayor's appointment of Buddy Dolan, Christy Wright and Susan Favors to the Board of Parks Commissioners; Deborah Kretzinger to the Environmental Control Advisory Board; Jamie Shelton to the Library Board; Jan Hunter and Marianne Ratliff of the Norman Housing Authority; Dr. Jerry Weber, Joan Greenleaf and Tom Sherman to the Norman Regional Hospital Authority; and Currently to the Social and Voluntary Services Commission

Appointments to various city boards and commissions.

Submission of the Finance Director's investment report as of December 31, 2019

Presentation of the city's investment report.

Submission of the monthly departmental reports for the month of December 2019

Presentation of departmental activity reports.

Declaration of surplus and/or obsolete equipment and materials and authorizing the sale or disposal thereof

Authorization for the city to dispose of old equipment.

Acceptance of an incentive payment in the amount of $7,970 from the Pepsi Beverages Company for the exclusive sale of Pepsi products at the Westwood Golf Course and Westwood Family Aquatic Center and budget appropriation

Acceptance of a payment and associated budget adjustment.

Acceptance of a donation of a gift card in the amount of $250 donated by Target Corporation to be used by the Animal Welfare Division

Acceptance of a charitable donation.

Bidding contract with Cimarron Construction Company LLC in the amount of $2,136,695 and the accompanying bonds for the Grace Street and Tonawa Street water line replacement and budget transfers

Approval of a contract for water line infrastructure work.

Special claims submitted by OG&E through CMR in the reduced amount of $8,605 for damage to utility pole at 3901 Chautauqua Avenue

Approval of a claim for utility pole damage.

Special claims submitted by Carrie Bracken in the agreed amount of $7,500 for damage to the interior of her home as a result of a sewer backup that occurred on March 10, 2019 at 3545 Brookford Drive

Approval of a claim for property damage due to a sewer issue.

Amendment Number Two through the contract with Alan Plummer Associates Incorporated increasing contract by $50,000 for a revised amount of $305,000 to provide water modeling assistance on an on-call basis in association with the FYE 15 water wells and supply lines project

Contract amendment for water modeling services.

Final acceptance and final payment of the contract with Cunningham Associates Incorporated for the Cedar Lane Songbird Play Park playground project

Final approval and payment for a park playground project.

Change Order Number One to the contract with Parathon Construction LLC decreasing contract amount by $66,559 for a revised contract amount of $293,821 for the street maintenance bond reconstruction project from the 2700 block of Walnut Road to Imhof Road and final acceptance of the project

Contract modification and final acceptance for a street reconstruction project.

Change Order Number One to the contract with Southwest Waterworks LLC increasing the contract amount by $9,317.18 for a revised contract amount of $837,429.18 for the Parsons Edition water line project and final acceptance of the project

Contract modification and final acceptance for a water line project.

Amendment Number One to the contract with Clean Earth of Alabama Incorporated increasing the contract amount by $1,060.15 for a revised contract amount of $117,060.40 to pay final costs for the household hazardous waste collection event held at Lloyd Noble Center on November 2, 2019 and budget appropriation from the water reclamation fund balance

Contract amendment and budget appropriation for a hazardous waste collection event.

Contract with Freeze and Nickels in an amount not to exceed $413,665 to provide engineering design services for the Constitution Street 2019 transportation bond project from Jenkins Avenue to Classen Boulevard

Approval of a contract for engineering design services for a transportation project.

Bid and contract with TFR Enterprises Incorporated as a pre-positioned or standby agreement that obligates contract to provide certain debris cleanup removal services on an as needed basis

Standby contract for debris removal services.

Bid and contract with D J Enterprises Incorporated as a pre-positioned or standby agreement that obligates contractor to provide certain debris cleanup removal services on an as needed basis

Standby contract for debris removal services.

Bid and contract with Custom Tree Care Incorporated as a pre-positioned or standby agreement that obligates contractor to provide certain debris cleanup removal services on an as needed basis

Standby contract for debris removal services.

Contract with Barrett L Williamson Architects Incorporated in the amount of $124,250 to provide preliminary site and building design services for the line maintenance facility located near 3000 East Robinson Street

Contract for design services for a new maintenance facility.

A resolution adopting a public transportation Title VI program of the 1964 Civil Rights Act

Adoption of a program ensuring non-discrimination in public transportation.

Ordinance 1920-26 closing a portion of a platted 50-foot building line located on the front boundary of lot one block one norman center north edition

Second reading of an ordinance to reduce a building line setback for a commercial property (Chick-fil-A).

Ordinance 1920-26 closing a portion of a platted 50-foot building line located on the front boundary of lot one block one norman center north edition

Final reading of an ordinance to reduce a building line setback for a commercial property (Chick-fil-A).

Ordinance 1920-30 closing four portions of public right-of-way on the south side of block five bel air number three edition

Second reading of an ordinance to vacate old road right-of-way for new development.

Ordinance 1920-30 closing four portions of public right-of-way on the south side of block five bel air number three edition

Final reading of an ordinance to vacate old road right-of-way for new development.

Ordinance 1920-27 rezoning property near the southwest corner of east boyd street and 12th avenue southeast from r1 single family dwelling district to spud simple planned unit development

Second reading of an ordinance to rezone property for the Boyd Street Commons residential development.

Ordinance 1920-27 rezoning property near the southwest corner of east boyd street and 12th avenue southeast from r1 single family dwelling district to spud simple planned unit development

Final reading of an ordinance to rezone property for the Boyd Street Commons residential development.

Preliminary plot for boyd street commons edition a simple planned unit development generally located near the southwest corner of east boys street and 12th avenue east

Approval of the preliminary plat for the Boyd Street Commons residential development.

Ordinance 1920-28 rezoning the southeast corner of 36th avenue northwest and franklin road from a2 rural agricultural district to pl parkland district

Second reading of an ordinance to rezone property for Ruby Grant Park.

Ordinance 1920-28 rezoning the southeast corner of 36th avenue northwest and franklin road from a2 rural agricultural district to pl parkland district

Final reading of an ordinance to rezone property for Ruby Grant Park.

Preliminary plot for ruby grant park located at the southeast corner of 36th avenue northwest and west franklin road

Approval of the preliminary plat for Ruby Grant Park.

Resolution 1920-67 amending the norman 2025 land use and transportation plan to remove property located between flood avenue and goddard avenue from industrial designation to institutional designation

Amendment to the land use plan for the North Base Complex.

Ordinance 1920-29 rezoning the north base complex south of rock creek road between fled avenue and goddard avenue from a2 rural agricultural district with special use for municipal uses with the variance of the exterior masonry requirement

Second reading of an ordinance to rezone the North Base Complex for municipal facilities.

Ordinance 1920-29 rezoning the north base complex south of rock creek road between fled avenue and goddard avenue from a2 rural agricultural district with special use for municipal uses with the variance of the exterior masonry requirement

Final reading of an ordinance to rezone the North Base Complex for municipal facilities.

Preliminary plot for north base complex generally located between flood avenue and goddard avenue

Approval of the preliminary plat for the North Base Complex.

Miscellaneous discussion

Opportunity for citizens to address city council.