Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a $120 million bond issuance for the Norman Regional Health System's "Inspire Health" plan, which includes expanding the Healthplex, building a freestanding emergency department, and revitalizing the Porter campus. Additionally, a rezoning request for a medical marijuana processing facility on West Main Street was passed, and a preliminary plat for Avara Phase One was approved. The public transit sales tax initiative also passed overwhelmingly in the city-wide election, securing dedicated funding for the city's public transportation system.
Key Decisions & Votes
Approval of Norman Regional Health System Bonds
1:04:00The City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the Norman Regional Health System to issue up to $120 million in bonds to finance its "Inspire Health" plan, which includes expanding the Healthplex, building new facilities, and revitalizing the Porter campus.
Rezoning for Medical Marijuana Processing Facility
0:34:00Property located at 2505 West Main Street was rezoned from C-2 General Commercial District to SPUD (Simple Planned Unit Development) to allow for a medical marijuana processing facility, with the previously proposed grow operation removed due to public concerns.
Public Transit Sales Tax Initiative
1:56:00Council members announced that the public transit sales tax initiative passed overwhelmingly with approximately 70% approval, securing dedicated funding for the city's public transportation system.
Upcoming Community Events
Women's Entrepreneurship Day
Proclaimed in the City of Norman to celebrate, empower, and support women in business.
Homeless Resource Expo
Third floor of the library, offering opportunities for homeless individuals to get birth certificates, driver's license updates, Social Security claims, and learn about available resources.
Veterans Ceremony
Held at Reaves Park, coordinated by the Veterans Committee with contributions from Parks and Police.
Financial Matters
Bid contract for Phase 4 24-inch water transmission line
Contract with H&H Plumbing and Utilities Inc. for water transmission line construction.
Bid contract for Urban Concrete Pavement FYE 2020 Locations Project 2
Contract with Central Contracting Services Inc. for urban concrete pavement.
Bid contract for Urban Concrete Pavement FYE 2020 Locations Project 3
Contract with Central Contracting Services Inc. for urban concrete pavement.
Permanent sidewalk easement acceptance
Easement from David A. Hittner Revocable Trust for 24th Avenue NW and T Drive/T Circle project.
Donation for homelessness efforts
Donation from Community Solutions International to address homelessness.
Donation for Homeless Resource Expo
Donation from Legacy Rotary Club for the Police Department's Homeless Resource Expo.
Donation of equipment for City CNG facility
Donation of two compressors and associated equipment from Reno Partners.
Grant from Oklahoma Highway Safety Office
Grant for police department traffic safety initiatives, including high-visibility enforcement and education campaigns.
Right-of-way acquisition services for 36th Avenue Northwest Phase 2
Authorization for expenditure under contract with Smith Roberts Land Services Inc.
Amendment to contract for Griffin Park Sports Complex architectural services
Amendment to contract with PDG for additional architectural services, increasing the contract amount.
Change Order for Lahoma Avenue Reconstruction Project (Gray to Nebraska)
Change order to contract with R.D. & J. dba A-Tech Paving, decreasing the contract amount.
Change Order for Lahoma Avenue Reconstruction Project (Nebraska to Hubert)
Change order to contract with R.D. & J. dba A-Tech Paving, decreasing the contract amount.
Amendment to contract for Parsons Addition Water Line Replacement Project
Amendment to contract with Cabinets Engineering for project design and administration, increasing the contract amount.
Contract for design of new Traffic Management Center
Contract with Stantec Consulting Services for professional engineering services.
Public Transit Revolving Fund Agreement with ODOT
Agreement distributing funds for urban public mass transportation services.
Fund Disbursement Agreement with Norman Regional Hospital Authority
Agreement for annual payment for paratransit services.
Contract with Cardinal Engineering for water transmission lines project
Contract for design and management of water transmission lines.
Appropriation to close out FYE 2019 accounting entries
Various appropriations from fund balances and grant revenue to close out fiscal year 2019 accounting.
Appropriation for 12th Avenue Recreation Center tennis court renovation
Appropriation from Room Tax Fund Balance for outdoor tennis court renovation (for pickleball).
Appropriation for Summit Lakes Park improvements
Appropriation from Neighborhood Parkland Fund Balance for park improvements.
Norman Regional Health System bond issuance
Authorization for Norman Regional Health System to issue bonds for the 'Inspire Health' plan.
Public Comments
Public comments included appreciation for Women's Entrepreneurship Day, support for the Avara plat, concerns and clarifications regarding the medical marijuana processing facility (odor, PUD appropriateness, Main Street gateway, future use), strong support for the Norman Regional Health System's bond plan, and significant concerns about the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district, particularly regarding potential city obligations and lack of transparency.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Discussion on the University North Park Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) was moved to an executive session.
Deadlines
- Norman Regional Health System bond pricing: November 19th
- Norman Regional Health System bond closing: Mid-December
- Homeless Resource Expo: November 21st
- First meeting for Porter campus master planning: January 23, 2020
Watch For
- Further details on the warming shelter for the homeless.
- More details on a permanent day facility for the homeless.
- Continued master planning for the Porter campus revitalization.
- Exploration of ambulance insurance for Norman residents by the City Council Business and Community Affairs Committee.
- Future discussions on the TIF district.
Announcements
- The public transit sales tax initiative passed overwhelmingly with approximately 70% approval.
- A warming shelter for the homeless is being identified and hoped to be up and running soon.
- The Homeless Resource Expo will be held on November 21st at the library.
- Barret Williamson, an architect with extensive experience in historic preservation, was appointed to the Historic District Commission.
- Norman Regional Health System is now in-network for the Blue Cross Advantage plan.
- Norman Regional Health System will be an active participant in helping the homeless community.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Approval of minutes
Approval of the City Council Oversight Committee minutes of June 6, 2019, City Council Finance Committee minutes of September 19, 2019, and the City Council, Norman Utilities Authority, Norman Municipal Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority minutes of October 8, 2019.
Item 4: Proclamation 1920-20
Proclaiming Wednesday, November 19, 2019, as Women's Entrepreneurship Day in the City of Norman.
Item 5: Consent Docket (Items 6-43)
Designation of routine agenda items for approval or acknowledgment by one motion.
Item 6: Ordinance 1920-10
Upon first reading, rezoning property located at 325 East Honover Street from R-3 Multi-Family Dwelling District to C-3 General Commercial District to allow for a parking lot.
Item 7: Ordinance 1920-13
Upon first reading, rezoning property located at 223 McCullough Street from Center City Form-Based Code Neighborhood Middle Frontage to CC PUD Center City Planned Unit Development District.
Item 8: Ordinance 1920-17
Upon first reading, requesting special use for a medical marijuana processor for property located at 1304 Lindsay Plaza Drive currently zoned C-2 General Commercial District.
Item 9: Ordinance 1920-19
Upon first reading, requesting special use for a medical marijuana processor for property located at 109 East Onawa Street Suite 120 currently zoned C-3 Intensive Commercial District.
Item 10: Ordinance 1920-22
Upon first reading, rezoning property located at the northeast corner of 12th Avenue Southeast and Cobblestone Creek Drive from R-1 Single-Family Dwelling District to PUD Planned Unit Development District.
Item 11: Ordinance 1920-23
Upon first reading, closing a portion of a platted front building line for Lot 2, Block 1, Jennings Estate Number 1 Addition, a replat of a part of Block 1, Jennings Estate Number 1 Addition.
Item 12: Mayor's appointments
Mayor's appointment to the Norman Forward Adult Softball/Football Facility Ad Hoc Group, Greenbelt Commission, and Historic District Commission.
Item 13: City Manager's Change Order Report
Submission of the City Manager's Change Order Report.
Item 14: Bid contract with H&H Plumbing and Utilities Inc.
Contract for Phase 4 24-inch water transmission line from Timber Dale Road and Chautauqua Avenue to Jenkins Avenue and Constitution.
Item 15: Bid contract with Central Contracting Services Inc. (Project 2)
Contract for the Urban Concrete Pavement FYE 2020 Locations Project 2.
Item 16: Bid contract with Central Contracting Services Inc. (Project 3)
Contract for the Urban Concrete Pavement FYE 2020 Locations Project 3.
Item 17: Acceptance of permanent sidewalk easement
Acceptance of a permanent sidewalk easement from David A. Hittner Revocable Trust for the 24th Avenue Northwest and T Drive/T Circle Signalization and Intersection Widening Project.
Item 18: Certificate of Plat Correction
Certificate of Plat Correction for Highland Village Addition Section 7, Lot 7, 8, 14, and 15, Block 3.
Item 19: Consent to encroach
Consent to encroach for Lot 10, Block 5, Sutton Place Number 2 Addition, aka 208 Wilderness Drive.
Item 20: Donation from Community Solutions International
Donation to assist efforts to address homelessness in the City of Norman and budget appropriation.
Item 21: Donation from Legacy Rotary Club
Donation to be used by the Police Department for the Homeless Resource Expo.
Item 22: Donation of equipment from Reno Partners
Donation of two compressors and associated equipment to be used as repair parts for the City CNG facility.
Item 23: Acceptance of grant from Oklahoma Highway Safety Office
Grant to be used by the Police Department for traffic safety initiatives, including high-visibility enforcement and education campaigns.
Item 24: Authorization for Expenditure Number 3
Authorization for right-of-way acquisition services for the 36th Avenue Northwest Phase 2.
Item 25: Amendment Number 2 to contract with PDG
Increasing the contract amount for additional professional architectural services for the Griffin Park Sports Complex.
Item 26: Change Order Number 2 to contract with R.D. & J. (Lahoma Avenue Reconstruction)
Decreasing the contract amount for the Lahoma Avenue Reconstruction Project from Gray Street to Nebraska Street and final acceptance of the project.
Item 27: Change Order Number 2 to contract with R.D. & J. (Lahoma Avenue Reconstruction)
Decreasing the contract amount for the Lahoma Avenue Reconstruction Project from Nebraska Street to Hubert Street and final acceptance of the project.
Item 28: Amendment Number 1 to contract with Cabinets Engineering
Increasing the contract amount for project design, bidding, and construction administration for the Parsons Addition Water Line Replacement Project and budget appropriation from the Water Fund Balance.
Item 29: Contract with Stantec Consulting Services
Contract to provide professional engineering services for the design of a new Traffic Management Center.
Item 30: Public Transit Revolving Fund Agreement contract with Oklahoma Department of Transportation
Distributing funds for establishing, expanding, improving, and maintaining the City's urban public mass transportation services.
Item 31: Fund Disbursement Agreement contract with Norman Regional Hospital Authority
Providing the annual payment of $50,000 payable quarterly for paratransit services.
Item 32: Contract with Cardinal Engineering
Contract to provide professional engineering services for final design, bidding, and construction management of water transmission lines.
Item 33: Resolution selecting H.W. Lochner
Resolution selecting H.W. Lochner as the City's appointed bridge inspection consultant to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.
Item 34: Resolution appropriating funds for FYE 2019 closeout
Appropriating funds from various balances to close out year-round accounting entries for FYE 2019.
Item 35: Resolution appropriating funds for 12th Avenue Recreation Center
Appropriating funds from the Room Tax Fund Balance for the renovation of the outdoor tennis courts at the 12th Avenue Recreation Center (for pickleball).
Item 36: Resolution appropriating funds for Summit Lakes Park
Appropriating funds from the Neighborhood Parkland Fund Balance for improvements to Summit Lakes Park.
Item 37: Roadway improvements along Constitution Street
Programming request for federal service transportation Block Grant Program urbanized area funds for roadway improvements along Constitution Street.
Item 38: New Traffic Management Center
Programming request for federal service transportation Block Grant Program urbanized area funds for a new Traffic Management Center.
Item 39: Roadway improvements along 24th Avenue North Northeast
Programming request for federal service transportation Block Grant Program urbanized area funds for roadway improvements along 24th Avenue North Northeast.
Item 40: Roadway improvements along Lindsay Street Phase 3
Programming request for federal service transportation Block Grant Program urbanized area funds for roadway improvements along Lindsay Street Phase 3.
Item 41: Roadway improvements along Lindsay Street Phase 4
Programming request for federal service transportation Block Grant Program urbanized area funds for roadway improvements along Lindsay Street Phase 4.
Item 42: Roadway improvements along Rock Creek Road
Programming request for federal service transportation Block Grant Program urbanized area funds for roadway improvements along Rock Creek Road.
Item 43: Resolution authorizing Mayor to submit Water Smart grant application
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit a Water Smart Cooperative Watershed Management Program Phase 1 grant application to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
Item 44: Consideration of a preliminary plat for Avara Phase One
Preliminary plat for Avara Phase One at the southwest corner of Highway 9 and 12th Avenue Southeast, a replat to add an additional lot.
Item 45: Ordinance 1920-1 rezoning property at 2505 West Main Street
Rezoning property located at 2505 West Main Street from C-2 General Commercial District to SPUD Simple Planned Unit Development to allow for a medical marijuana processing facility.
Item 46: Resolution 1920-39 approving Norman Regional Health System bonds
Approving and authorizing the Norman Regional Health System to issue bonds not to exceed $120 million for its 'Inspire Health' plan.