Meeting Summary
The City Council approved various minutes and adopted a resolution awarding the 2019 Norman Animal Welfare Volunteerism Award to Pam Jordan and Tom Turner. Several proclamations were acknowledged, including Paint the Town Pink Day, Crop Hunger Walk Day, and Indigenous Peoples Day, which also saw the announcement of a new tribal liaison position. The council accepted a federal grant for the police department for polygraph instruments and employee wellness counseling, and approved numerous consent docket items.
Key Decisions & Votes
Awarding the 2019 Norman Animal Welfare Volunteerism Award
02:45Resolution to award the 2019 Norman Animal Welfare Volunteerism Award to Pam Jordan and Tom Turner for their significant contributions to animal welfare in the community.
Establishment of Tribal Liaison position
30:00The City of Norman will create a tribal liaison position to work with tribes within city limits, with City Manager Darrell Pyle serving as the liaison.
Acceptance of Justice Assistant Grant
47:00Acceptance of a $21,509 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. Norman's portion ($19,358) will fund new polygraph instruments and employee wellness counseling for the police department.
Upcoming Community Events
Paint the Town Pink Day
Encourages residents to raise awareness about breast cancer prevention, detection, and treatment; supports Norman Regional Health Systems initiative.
Crop Hunger Walk Day
Anders Park, youth activities at 1 PM, walk send-off at 2 PM. Raises funds to fight hunger locally and globally.
Indigenous Peoples Day
Celebrates thriving cultures and values of indigenous people, encourages collaboration with indigenous communities and tribal governments.
Second Friday Artwalk
Historic downtown Norman.
Ward 3 Meeting
Fire Station #4 (48th & Robinson). Discussion on transportation sales tax and Norman Regional Health Systems.
Ward 4 Meeting (Norman Regional Hospital)
Norman Regional Health System Porter campus, Education Center, Jameson Auditorium.
Ward 4 Meeting (Norman Regional Hospital)
Norman Regional Health System Porter campus, Education Center, Jameson Auditorium.
Fire Department Graduation
National Guard Armory.
Joint Ward 2/7 Meeting
Reeves Park/Reeve Center (Jenkins & Constitution). Topics include transportation, UNP, OG&E, Norman Regional Hospital.
RF-100 Meeting (Environmental Control Advisory Board)
East Side library.
Parks and Recreation Moonlight Masquerade Family Dance
12th Avenue Rec Center.
Ward 1 Meeting
Franklin Baptist Church (72nd & Franklin Road).
Financial Matters
Release of cash surety for Deerfield Addition Section 5
Release of owner's obligation for paving and sidewalk improvements and return of cash surety for deferred construction. A small section of sidewalk will be completed by the applicant at their own cost.
Contract with Small Arrow Engineering LLC for CNG facility upgrade
Professional engineering and design services to upgrade and expand the compressed natural gas facility to accommodate transit fast fill and slow flow requirements, including a budget transfer.
Contract with Hal and Van Kuren Inc. for Norman Forward Community Sports Park
Professional architectural services for design, construction documents, bidding, and construction administration for the Norman Forward Community Sports Park development project.
Justice Assistant Grant (JAG)
Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. Norman's portion ($19,358) for police department polygraph instruments and employee wellness counseling.
Public Comments
Three citizens addressed the council. Topics included a recommendation for City Attorney, the importance and challenges of public transportation, and concerns about the University North Park proposal's economic viability.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to the project plan for the University North Park tax increment finance district number two (first public hearing on October 22nd, second and final on November 5th).
- Appeal for item 25 (rescheduled date to be announced later).
Watch For
- Transportation sales tax proposal (vote on November 12th).
- Norman Regional Health Systems feasibility study (requested prior to October 29th study session).
- UNP (University North Park) proposal discussions.
- OG&E issues.
Announcements
- Recognition of Pam Jordan and Tom Turner as co-recipients of the 2019 Norman Animal Welfare Volunteerism Award.
- Mayor encourages council members and residents to wear pink on October 22nd for Paint the Town Pink Day.
- Cleveland County Crop Walk celebrating 35th anniversary, goal to raise $22,000. Mayor encourages citizens to support the walk.
- City of Norman to create a tribal liaison position, City Manager Darrell Pyle will serve as liaison. This is believed to be the first such position in Oklahoma.
- Mental Health Awareness Week. Encourage taking care of mental health.
- ECAB (Environmental Control Advisory Board) has at least two open slots. Meeting on RF-100 (100% renewable energy) tomorrow (Oct 9) at East Side library at 6:30 PM.
- Parks and Recreation Moonlight Masquerade Family Dance on October 18th at 6:30 PM at the 12th Avenue Rec Center.
Agenda Summary
Approval of City Council study session minutes of July 16th 2019, City Council conference minutes of July 23rd 2019, City Council conference minutes of August 13th 2019, City Council Finance Committee minutes of August 15 2019, City Council study session minutes of August 20th 2019 and City Council Norman utilities authority nor a municipal authority in Norman tax increment financing minutes of September 24th 2019
Approve various City Council and authority minutes.
Resolution 1920-45 in conjunction with the Norman Animal Welfare Oversight Committee awarding the 2019 city of Norman animal welfare volunteerism award
Award the 2019 Norman Animal Welfare Volunteerism Award.
Proclamation 19 20-14 proclaiming Tuesday October 22nd 2019 as paint the town pink solidarity day
Acknowledge receipt of proclamation for Paint the Town Pink Day.
Proclamation 19 20-15 proclaiming Sunday October 20th 2019 as crop Hunger Walk day in the city of Norman
Acknowledge receipt of proclamation for Crop Hunger Walk Day.
Proclamation 19 20-16 proclaiming Monday October 14 2019 as indigenous peoples day in the city of Norman
Acknowledge receipt of proclamation for Indigenous Peoples Day.
Ordinance 1920 - 6 upon first reading requesting special used for a medical marijuana processor for property currently zoned c1 general commercial district located 1104 24th Avenue South eats units 1102 to 1104
First reading for special use permit for a medical marijuana processor at 1104 24th Avenue South.
Ordinance 1920 - 8 upon first reading request special use for a marijuana processor for property currently zoned c1 in general commercial district located at 23 15 East Lindsey Street
First reading for special use permit for a marijuana processor at 2315 East Lindsey Street.
Ordinance 19 2011 upon first reading rezoning property located at 1450 112th Avenue southeast from RM to - family dwelling district - spud simple Planned Unit development
First reading for rezoning property at 1450 112th Avenue Southeast from RM-2 to SPUD.
Ordinance 1920 - 14 upon first reading rezoning property located north and east of Robertson Street and 24th Avenue Northeast from a to rural agricultural district to pl parkland a1 General agricultural district and a1 with special use for a municipal use
First reading for rezoning property north and east of Robertson Street and 24th Avenue Northeast from A-2 to PL Parkland, A-1, and A-1 with special use for municipal use.
Ordinance 1920 - 15 upon first reading requesting special use for light manufacturing bar lounge or tavern and live entertainment venue for property currently zoned c3 intensive commercial district for property located at 333 West Boyd Street
First reading for special use permit for light manufacturing, bar/lounge/tavern, and live entertainment venue at 333 West Boyd Street.
Ordinance 1920 - 24 upon first reading regarding the adoption of proposed amendments the project plan for tax increment finance district number 2
First reading regarding adoption of proposed amendments to the project plan for TIF District #2.
Mayor's appointment of Tom Burke and James Barnett to the ad A Citizens Advisory Committee Elizabeth Ross to the board of parks commissioners matthew rom to the environmental control advisory board joan coos brent swift and emily wilkins the historic district committee Christina Owens and Daniel Dux to the Human Rights Commission Matthew peacock to the Planning Commission and Jane Purcell and Michael Moorhead to the Norman Election Commission
Approve mayoral appointments to various boards and commissions.
Submission of a final report from the Norman Election Commission for the 2018 City Council election cycle
Receive final report from Norman Election Commission for 2018 City Council election cycle.
Release of the owners obligation of paving and sidewalk improvements in the return of cash surety for deferred construction in connection with Deerfield addition section 5
Release owner's obligation for paving and sidewalk improvements and return cash surety for Deerfield Addition Section 5.
Contract with small arrow engineering LLC in the amount of thirty three thousand four hundred and thirty dollars to provide professional engineering and design services to upgrade and expand the compressed natural gas facility to accommodate transit fast Ville and slow flow requirements and budget transfer between project accounts
Approve contract with Small Arrow Engineering LLC for CNG facility upgrade and expansion, and budget transfer.
Contract with Francis solar for a parking space lease agreement for an electric vehicle charging station to be located at the city compressed natural gas fueling facility on Goddard Avenue
Approve contract with Francis Solar for a parking space lease agreement for an EV charging station.
Contract with Hal and van kuren incorporated in an amount not to exceed a hundred and ninety four thousand dollars to provide professional architectural services for design construction documents bidding services and construction administration for the Norman forward community sports park development project
Approve contract with Hal and Van Kuren Inc. for architectural services for Norman Forward Community Sports Park.
Resolution authorizing joint petition settlement of workers compensation claim filed by Ryan loveless directing the legal department to file settlement all costs and workers compensation Commission than authorizing and directing the finance director to purchase workers compensation Commission judgment from the risk management insurance fund
Approve resolution authorizing joint petition settlement of workers compensation claim filed by Ryan Loveless.
Resolution adopting the updated implementation plan for projects funded by revenues collected from the Norman forward temporary sales tax
Approve resolution adopting updated implementation plan for Norman Forward temporary sales tax projects.
Acceptance of a grant in the amount of twenty-one thousand five hundred and nine dollars to the city of Norman in Cleveland County from the United States Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance through the Edward Byrne Memorial justice assistant grants program with Norman's portion of nineteen thousand three hundred and fifty eight dollars to be used by the police department for polygraph instruments and employee wellness counseling approval of contract 1920 - seventy four and budget appropriation from the grant revenue account
Accept grant for police department polygraph instruments and employee wellness counseling.