Meeting Summary
The City Council adopted significant amendments to the Center City Form-Based Code, including changes to frontage requirements and the introduction of a special use permit for dwelling units with four or more bedrooms. Additionally, a contract was approved for program management services for the 2019 transportation bond projects, a 10-year program valued at nearly $140 million. The council also approved various financial matters and heard numerous community announcements.
Key Decisions & Votes
2019 Transportation Bond Program Management
50:00Contract with Olsen Incorporated for program management services for the 2019 transportation bond projects, a 10-year program totaling approximately $140 million in work, leveraging city and federal funds. The initial contract is for four years at $750,000.
Center City Form-Based Code: McCulloh and Eddington Street Frontage
01:28:00Amendment to extend the Neighborhood Middle Frontage Building Form Standard (BFS) to include specific portions of McCulloh Street and Eddington Street, aligning with the original intent of the ad-hoc committee.
Center City Form-Based Code: Corner Lot RBL Requirements
01:31:00Amendment to specify that on corner lots, the 100% Required Build Line (RBL) requirement applies only to the addressed frontage, while the non-addressed frontage will have a 65% RBL requirement.
Center City Form-Based Code Amendments (Final Adoption)
01:45:00Final adoption of Ordinance 1920-3, implementing various amendments to the Center City Form-Based Code, including changes to frontage requirements and the introduction of a special use permit for dwelling units with four or more bedrooms.
Upcoming Community Events
Tourist for a Day
Encouraging Norman residents to explore local attractions, museums, retail districts, and restaurants with discounts/incentives.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Fundraiser
Madison Square Events Center, supporting the Police Activities League (PAL).
Police Activities League (PAL) Graduation
1 PM in the City Council room.
National Night Out
Starting at 5:30 PM, with a community event outside the police station for those without neighborhood events.
Public Art Artist Talk (Central Library)
6 PM at the Main Site.
Public Art Dedication (Central Library)
5 PM at the Central Library.
Teen Book Discussion: 'Dear Martin'
Noon at City Hall, pizza provided.
Adult Book Club: 'The Other Einstein'
10 AM at City Hall, muffins and juice provided.
Judith Mahdi Memorial/Celebration of Life
2 PM at St. Stephen's.
Financial Matters
FYE 2020 dues assessment to ACOG
Payment of annual dues to the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments.
Furniture and accessories for Norman Public Library Central
Contract with McKinney Office Supply Incorporated for the purchase and installation of furniture.
Norman Forward Griffin Park Phase 3 construction management
Amendment to contract with Flintco for construction management at risk services, increasing the total amount.
Program management services for 2019 transportation bond projects
Contract with Olsen Incorporated for program management services for the 2019 transportation bond projects.
Canadian River water quality and quantity monitoring
Contract with Oklahoma Water Resources Board and US Geological Survey for monitoring services.
Funding for Boys and Girls Club of Norman
Contract with the Center for Children and Family Incorporated for use in the Boys and Girls Club.
Workers' compensation case settlement (Kyle L. Bernhardt)
Approval of a court order for a workers' compensation case settlement.
ODOT refund for 24th Avenue East widening project
Resolution appropriating funds refunded from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.
Public Comments
Public comments covered a range of topics including appreciation for the Center City code process, concerns about the impact of the 3-bedroom limit on families, transportation and road safety issues (Constitution Road, Lindsay Street, airport bike path), frustration with the transparency of the UNP TIF discussions, moral arguments regarding abortion and LGBTQ+ issues, suggestions for city website improvements, concerns about senior citizen services in Ward 5, and public transit fare increases.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- The administrative delay for the Center City Form-Based Code expires Monday, July 29th.
- Councilmember Hickman's resignation as Ward 4 councilmember is anticipated to be effective August 27th.
Watch For
- Continued committee work on Center City Form-Based Code remaining items, including affordability, accessibility, visitability, green building, and design review.
- Discussion and public comment process regarding the public transit program and potential fare changes.
- Public hearings and discussions concerning amendments to the University North Park (UNP) TIF project plan, following statutory review committee meetings.
- Further progress and public engagement on the city website redesign.
- More information and discussion on the County's Wellness Square plan.
- Potential council initiatives to improve the Lake Thunderbird State Park area.
Announcements
- Saturday, July 27th, 2019, is proclaimed 'Tourist for a Day' in Norman, encouraging residents to explore local attractions and businesses.
- Councilmember Scott announced a Ward meeting this Sunday from 1:30 PM to 3 PM at Fire Station 7.
- Councilmember Scanlon praised city staff for their professionalism and competence.
- Councilmember Scanlon announced a Citizens Police Academy Alumni fundraiser on Thursday evening at Madison Square Events Center to support the Police Activities League (PAL).
- The PAL program's 50 kids will graduate in the City Council room on August 2nd at 1 PM.
- Councilmember Wilson will be driving the new City Manager around Ward 5 on Monday.
- National Night Out is scheduled for August 6th, starting at 5:30 PM, with a community event outside the police station for those without neighborhood events.
- Councilmember Patron announced that Judith Mahdi, a former Charter Review Committee member, passed away; her memorial is Wednesday, July 31st, at 2 PM at St. Stephen's.
- Aishah Ali of King Coffee has been appointed to the Charter Review Committee.
- Councilmember Hickman announced his intent to step down as Ward 4 councilmember, effective August 27th, to join the board of the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA).
- The dedication for the new Central Library's public art will include an artist talk on Wednesday at 6 PM at the Main Site and the dedication ceremony on Thursday at 5 PM at the Central Library.
- Mayor Clark will lead a teen book discussion on 'Dear Martin' on Friday, August 9th, at noon at City Hall, and an adult book club on 'The Other Einstein' on Saturday, August 10th, at 10 AM at City Hall.
Agenda Summary
Approval of City Council study session minutes of May 7, 2019, May 14, 2019, May 21, 2019; City Council conference minutes of May 28, 2019; City Council minutes of July 2, 2019; and City Council Norman Utilities Authority, Norman Municipal Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Financing minutes of July 9, 2019.
Approval of various City Council and associated authority meeting minutes.
Proclamation proclaiming Saturday, July 27, 2019, as 'Tourist for a Day' in the City of Norman.
A proclamation encouraging residents to explore local attractions and businesses.
Placement of items 6 through 21 on the consent docket.
Designating routine agenda items for approval by one motion.
Ordinance 1920-4 upon first reading amending chapter 13 (licensing and occupations) and chapter 22 (zoning ordinance) to update licensing for medical marijuana establishments, add/update permitted/special uses, add definitions, and declaring an emergency.
Amendments to city ordinances to align with state law regarding medical marijuana establishments.
Submission of the Finance Director's Investment Report as of June 30, 2019.
Presentation of the city's investment report.
Submission of the monthly departmental reports for the month of June 2019.
Presentation of routine departmental activity reports.
Submission of the City Manager's Change Order Report.
Presentation of the city manager's report on change orders.
Submission of the Norman Regional Health System FYE 2020 budget.
Presentation of the Norman Regional Health System's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Payment of FYE 2020 dues assessment of $65,394 to the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) for the period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020.
Approval for the payment of annual dues to ACOG.
Acceptance of bids and approval of a contract with McKinney Office Supply Incorporated in the amount of $167,024.38 for the purchase and installation of furniture and accessories for the Norman Public Library Central and acceptance of a letter of credit in lieu of bonds.
Contract for new furniture and accessories for the Central Library.
Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Flintco increasing the contract amount by $789,352 for a revised contract amount of $844,352 for construction management at risk services contract to provide construction of the Norman Forward Griffin Park Phase 3 project.
Increase in contract amount for construction management services for Griffin Park Phase 3.
Contract 1920-22 with Olsen Incorporated in an amount not to exceed $750,459.84 to provide program management services for the 2019 transportation bond projects and adoption of Resolution 1920-19 appropriating and transferring funds for the project.
Contract for program management services for the city's 2019 transportation bond projects.
Contract with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and the US Geological Survey in the amount of $5,900 to provide for Canadian River water quality and water quantity monitoring through June 30, 2020.
Contract for environmental monitoring of the Canadian River.
Contract with the Alternative Dispute Resolution System of the State of Oklahoma for the purpose of certifying Norman's dispute mediation program beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020.
Contract for certification of the city's dispute mediation program.
Contract with the Center for Children and Family Incorporated in the amount of $120,000 for use in the Boys and Girls Club of Norman.
Funding for programs at the Boys and Girls Club of Norman.
City Attorney's recommendation for approval of a court order in the amount of $16,957.50 regarding Kyle L. Bernhardt versus the City of Norman workers' compensation case.
Approval of a settlement for a workers' compensation case.
Amendment No. 2 to the resolution establishing a Charter Review Commission to conduct a targeted review of the Norman City Charter to add additional items for review and replace a member who is no longer able to serve.
Amendment to the Charter Review Commission's scope and membership.
Resolution appropriating $90,289.75 refunded from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to be used for the 24th Avenue East widening project.
Appropriation of state funds for a road widening project.
Resolution authorizing joint petition settlement of claims filed by Chris Kaczynski under workers' compensation statutes directing the legal department to file settlement in all costs and Workers Compensation Commission authorizing and directing the finance director to purchase Workers Compensation Commission judgment from the risk management insurance fund.
Authorization for a workers' compensation settlement.
Ordinance 1920-3 implementing amendments to replace, supplement, or correct language to resolve inconsistencies or inaccuracy, referencing to building form standards, amending Section 303 within Part Three, to amend and supplement general provisions and the building form standards in Part Four, to amend requirements in Part Six, to amend and supplement uses identified in Part Seven including the addition of a special use for dwelling units with four or more bedrooms to Section 704, to amend and add definitions to Part Eight, to add Part Nine and to make other language alterations as necessary by or consistent with these amendments and declaring an emergency.
Second reading and final adoption of comprehensive amendments to the Center City Form-Based Code.
Approval of emergency section eight for Ordinance 1920-3.
Approval of the emergency clause for the Center City Form-Based Code amendments.
Final reading of Ordinance 1920-3 as amended.
Final vote on the amended Center City Form-Based Code ordinance.