Meeting Summary
The City Council denied a request for rezoning a property on West Gray Street to allow medical marijuana processing, citing concerns about maintaining the integrity of the Center City Form-Based Code. Separately, the council unanimously adopted the assessment roll for the UMP Business Improvement District to fund park maintenance and enhancements. Several financial matters and routine approvals were passed via the consent docket.
Key Decisions & Votes
Rezoning for Medical Marijuana Processing
57:00A request to rezone 230 West Gray Street from Center City Form-Based Code to Center City Planned Unit Development (CC PUD) to allow medical marijuana processing (heat extraction for pre-rolls and edibles) was denied. Council members expressed concerns about the permanency of the PUD and its potential impact on the vision and integrity of the Center City Form-Based Code.
UMP Business Improvement District Assessment
01:03:00The ordinance adopting and ratifying the assessment roll for the UMP Business Improvement District was unanimously adopted. This assessment levies $150,000 against property owners in the district to fund Legacy Park maintenance, trails, and other enhancements.
Upcoming Community Events
Ward 8 Meeting
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM at Fire Station 7
Interfaith Breakfast
8:00 AM registration, 8:30 AM breakfast, 9:00 AM program at the Central Library
Read and Ride
6:00 PM at the Central Library
Ward 4 Meeting
Central Library
Point in Time Count
Volunteers needed to census the homeless population
44th Annual Chili Supper Benefit
Norman High, $5 all-you-can-eat, benefits Christmas Store
Financial Matters
Quality Jobs Incentive Payment
Payment to the Norman My Development Coalition in accordance with contract 1314-106 University North Park TIF Development Agreement Number Six.
Natural Gas Engine and Labor Purchase
Authorization for the purchase of a natural gas engine and labor to repower an existing compressed natural gas compressor from JW Power for fast fill and slow fill expansion needs.
CNG Fueling Facility Storage Vessel Purchase
Authorization for the purchase of a CNG fueling facility storage vessel from CP Industries to accommodate fast fill and slow fill needs.
Biosolids Removal and Land Application Bid Award
Awarding Bid 1819-84 for removal and land application of digester biosolids, including approval of Contract 1920-6 with Industrial Hydro Services and budgetary appropriation from the Water Reclamation Fund Balance.
Griffin Park Phase 3B Southwest Field Improvements Project
Approval of Request for Proposal RFP 1920-38 and Contract 1920-89 with Mid-America Sports Construction for the project.
Special Claim by OG&E
Reduced claim for damage to a buried cable at the northwest corner of Moore and Drive and Beacon Avenue.
Special Claim by RJH Realty Investments
Reduced claim for property damage as a result of a water main break at 1316, 1318, and 1320 Glen Oaks Drive.
Medical Reserve Corps Grant Acceptance
Acceptance of a grant from the National Association of City and County Health Officials to support the Medical Reserve Corps volunteer program, including contract and budget appropriation.
Classification and Compensation Study Contract
Contract with Jill Hanson Consulting Incorporated to conduct a classification and compensation study and implement a compensation management software system.
2020 Census Marketing Contract
Contract with The Gooden Group Incorporated for the development of marketing materials and public education for the 2020 Census Complete County Campaign.
Traffic Signal Equipment Reimbursement
Resolution appropriating funds received from Traffic Signals Incorporated from risk management miscellaneous reimbursement refunds account to replace damaged traffic signal equipment.
UMP Business Improvement District Assessment
Ratification of the assessment roll for the UMP Business Improvement District, with property owners assessed $150,000 this year to fund Legacy Park maintenance and enhancements.
Public Comments
Public comments included a citizen inquiring about the city's carport ordinance and advocating for city-approved covers. Another speaker raised concerns about the city's method for calculating protest percentages in zoning changes, particularly regarding city-owned property. A third speaker presented a 'Victory Garden solution' concept and also commented on the medical marijuana rezoning, suggesting flexibility in precedent-setting. The discussion on the medical marijuana rezoning also drew public input, with some supporting the business's ability to operate and others emphasizing the importance of adhering to the Center City Form-Based Code.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Interfaith Breakfast reservation deadline: January 15th
Watch For
- Oversight Committee discussion in February on Central Norman zoning overlay, tobacco/vaping ordinances, and support/opposition zoning maps.
- Oversight Committee discussion in March on restructuring boards and commissions, East Gutter pilot program, and residential lighting ordinance.
- Oversight Committee discussion in April on building codes (solar panels) and recycling updates.
- Oversight Committee discussion in May on regulating or banning wastewater disposal wells.
- Revisiting Center City Form-Based Code policies regarding medical marijuana processing and special use permits.
- Point in Time count for the homeless population on January 23rd (volunteers needed).
- Ward 5 meeting on the second Saturday of February at Thunderbird Baptist Church.
Announcements
- Ward 8 meeting will be held on Sunday, January 26th, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Fire Station 7, hosted by Councilmember Scott and her successor Matt Peacock.
- The warming shelter has served 89 individuals previously unknown to the system; donations of Clorox wipes, new socks, and camping cots are needed. Drop-offs can be made at the Central Library on Wednesdays at 1:30 PM or Transition House on Friday afternoons.
- The Interfaith Breakfast, hosted by the Mayor and Human Rights Commission, will be on Monday, January 20th, with registration at 8:00 AM, breakfast at 8:30 AM, and program at 9:00 AM. Reservations are due by January 15th.
- Councilmember Hall will host a Ward 4 meeting at the Central Library towards the end of the month (date/time TBD).
- Councilmember Wilson is hosting a 'Read and Ride' event next Thursday at 6:00 PM, meeting at the Central Library to ride the bus and read winter-themed books.
- The 44th annual Chili Supper Benefit at Norman High will be this Thursday, January 16th, for $5 all-you-can-eat chili, benefiting the Christmas Store in Cleveland County.
Agenda Summary
Item 4
Approval of City Council, Community Planning and Transportation Committee, City Council Oversight Committee, City Council Conference, City Council Special Session, Joint City Council Senior Ad Hoc Committee, and City Council Norman Utilities Authority, Norman Municipal Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Financing meeting minutes.
Item 5
Ordinance 1920-26 upon first reading, closing a portion of a platted 50-foot building line located on the front boundary of Lot 1, Block 1, Norman Center North Addition.
Item 6
Ordinance 1920-27 upon first reading, 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.
Item 7
Ordinance 1920-30 upon first reading, closing four portions of public rights-of-way on the south side of Block 5, Bel Air Number 3 Addition.
Item 8
Ordinance 1920-28 upon first reading, rezoning the southeast corner of 36th Avenue Northwest and Franklin Road from A2 Rural Agricultural District to PL Parkland District.
Item 9
Ordinance 1920-29 upon first reading, rezoning the North Base Complex south of Rock Creek Road between Flood Avenue and Goddard Avenue from A2 Rural Agricultural District to I1 Light Industrial District with special use for municipal uses with a variance to the exterior masonry requirement.
Item 10
Submission of the Finance Director's Investment Report as of November 30, 2019.
Item 11
Submission of the Monthly Departmental Reports for the month of November 2019.
Item 12
Submission of the City Manager's Change Order Report.
Item 13
Submission of the City of Norman TIF Number 2 Oversight Committee Annual Report for the period of July 1, 2018, to September 31, 2019.
Item 14
Payment of quality jobs incentive to the Norman My Development Coalition.
Item 15
Authorization for the purchase of a natural gas engine and labor to repower an existing compressed natural gas compressor from JW Power.
Item 16
Authorization for the purchase of a CNG fueling facility storage vessel from CP Industries.
Item 17
Awarding Bid 1819-84 for removal and land application of digester biosolids, approval of Contract 1920-6 with Industrial Hydro Services, performance bond and statutory bond, and budgetary appropriation from the Water Reclamation Fund Balance.
Item 18
Request for Proposal RFP 1920-38 and Contract 1920-89 with Mid-America Sports Construction for the Norman Forward Griffin Park Phase 3B Southwest Field Improvements Project.
Item 19
Norman Rural Certificate of Survey COS 1920-1 for Tim's Estates and acceptance of easements located near the northeast corner of 60th Avenue Northeast and Alameda Street.
Item 20
Acceptance of a public drainage easement donated by Norman Affordable Housing Corporation for Lot 1A, Block 23A, Jones Addition, 115 East Hubert Street for stormwater improvements and maintenance.
Item 21
Acceptance of a temporary construction easement donated by Norman Affordable Housing Corporation for Lot 1A, Block 23A, Jones Addition, 115 East Hubert Street for construction of stormwater infrastructure.
Item 22
Special claim submitted by OG&E through CMR for damage to a buried cable at the northwest corner of Moore and Drive and Beacon Avenue.
Item 23
Special claim submitted by RJH Realty Investments for property damage as a result of a water main break at 1316, 1318, and 1320 Glen Oaks Drive.
Item 24
Acceptance of a grant from the National Association of City and County Health Officials to support the efforts of the Medical Reserve Corps volunteer program managed by the Emergency Management Division of the Fire Department, approval of a contract and budget appropriation.
Item 25
Final acceptance and final payment of Contract 1920-5 with R.D. and J. LLC doing business as A-Tech Paving for the Dostana Wa Ali Drainage Improvement Project.
Item 26
Contract with Jill Hanson Consulting Incorporated doing business as Johansson Group to conduct a classification and compensation study and implement a compensation management software system.
Item 27
Contract with The Gooden Group Incorporated for the development of marketing materials and public education for the 2020 Census Complete County Campaign.
Item 28
Resolution appropriating funds received from Traffic Signals Incorporated from risk management miscellaneous reimbursement refunds account to replace traffic signal equipment damage.
Item 29
Ordinance 1920-20, rezoning 230 West Gray Street from Center City Form-Based Code to Center City Planned Unit Development (CC PUD) to allow medical marijuana processing (heat extraction for pre-rolls and edibles) in addition to dispensing.
Item 30
Ordinance 1920-31, adopting and ratifying the assessment roll for the UMP Business Improvement District, establishing payment terms, fixing penalties, and directing the City Clerk to record claims for lien for unpaid amounts.