Meeting Summary
The City Council approved construction management contracts for the Norman Forward Reeves, Griffin, and Ruby Grant Park remodel projects, with amendments to remove a consequential damages clause. The transportation bond passed in the recent election, while propositions for stormwater and utility infrastructure failed. The meeting also featured proclamations for Sexual Assault Awareness and Fair Housing Months, and extensive public comments on abortion, construction site safety, and CART access.
Key Decisions & Votes
Approval of Consent Docket
18:45The council unanimously approved the consent docket, which included numerous routine agenda items such as bid and contracts, easements, donations, grant acceptance, claims, contract amendments, change orders, project acceptances, and resolutions for deferral funds and project agreements with ODOT.
Construction management contract for Reeves and Griffin Park remodel projects
40:00The council approved a contract with Flintco LLC for $55,000 for construction management and risk services. An amendment was passed to remove Section 8 D2, which related to consequential damages, from the contract.
Construction management contract for Ruby Grant Park project
43:00The council approved a contract with Crossland Construction Company for $17,575.13 for construction management and risk services. An amendment was passed to remove Section 8 D2, which related to consequential damages, from the contract.
Upcoming Community Events
Seminar on accessibility and visitability in Norman
At the Central Library, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Supported by Progressive Independence, Adapt, and the Norman ad hoc committee on accessibility and visitability.
Open Streets Norman
West side, just north of Sooner Mall, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Adult Bike School
Irving Middle School, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Free, organized by Norman Police Department.
Lucha Deo
NCED conference center, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Features Mexican wrestlers (luchadors).
Norman Native American Frontier Days
New addition to the city of festivals.
Pause for Consent
Andrews Park, 10:00 AM. $5, benefits Women's Resource Center, dog-friendly event with educational components on consent.
Ward Meeting (Ward 1)
Franklin Baptist Church, 10:30 AM.
Second Friday Art Walk
Historic downtown and Ward 4. Grand opening of Gabriel Birds Dentistry at 4:00 PM. Installation of the Artful Inlet project on Main Street (street will be closed).
Operation School Bell 5k
8:00 AM, supports Assistance League.
Norman Music Fest
Over the weekend, downtown area, family-friendly, music, local shopping.
Cleanup event at Woodcreek Creek Park
1509 Concord Drive, 10:00 AM to noon. Hosted by Norman's Environmental Control Advisory Board, OU Big Event, Norman Stormwater Division, Norman Environmental Services. Supplies and refreshments provided.
Financial Matters
Bid and contract with John A. Marshall Company
Contract for unspecified services/goods.
Bid and contract with Mirfield Office and School Supply
Contract for unspecified office and school supplies.
Bid and contract with Workspace Solutions Scott Rice
Contract for unspecified workspace solutions.
Donation from Community Solutions International
Donation to assist in efforts to address homelessness in the city of Norman.
2018 Continuum of Care planning Grant from HUD
Grant for coordination of activities related to homelessness.
Special claim submitted by Michelle Stewart
Claim for vehicle damage due to an accident with a sanitation vehicle.
Amendment number one to a contract with Freeze and Nickels
Additional engineering design services for the East Interstate Drive project, increasing contract to $363,500.
Change order number one to a contract with Sac Services
Decrease for the 2016 Urban concrete pavement repair Bond program, revised contract $1,316,400.
Change order number one to a contract with SilverStar Construction
Decrease for the 2016 Urban asphalt pavement Rehabilitation Bond program, revised contract $823,079.
Resolution depositing deferral funds for 24th Avenue East project
Funds deposited for the 24th Avenue East project.
Resolution depositing deferral funds for 24th Avenue East project
Funds deposited for the 24th Avenue East project.
Resolution depositing deferral funds for 24th Avenue East widening project
Funds paid by developers for the 24th Avenue East widening project from Lindsay Street to Robinson.
Project agreement with ODOT for 24th Avenue East widening
City's share for the widening of 24th Avenue East from Alamo Street to Robinson Street with signals.
Project agreement with ODOT for 24th Avenue East widening
City's share for the widening of 24th Avenue East from Alamo Street to Robinson Street with signals.
Contract with Flintco LLC for Reeves and Griffin Park remodel projects
Initial contract for construction management and risk services for Norman Forward projects.
Contract with Crossland Construction Company for Ruby Grant Park project
Initial contract for construction management and risk services for Norman Forward project.
Public Comments
Nine citizens addressed the council. Key themes included concerns about unsafe construction sites and the need for contractor accountability, issues with CART transportation access, and a significant focus on abortion, with multiple speakers advocating for Norman to become a 'sanctuary city for unborn babies' and presenting arguments against abortion. Other comments included praise for the OU debate team and discussion of recent election results and community responses to hate crime vandalism.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Land acquisition for the Reeves Park expansion.
- Investigation into enacting stronger hate ordinances in Norman.
- A potential meeting regarding Reeves Park, the Senior Center, Medieval Fair, and OU softball stadium.
- Allyship training for Norman residents to combat white nationalist sentiment and improve understanding of diverse faiths.
- Continued efforts to educate the public on the importance of funding stormwater and utility infrastructure.
Announcements
- Courtney Foster, director of the Rape and Crisis Center, was recognized for her important work during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
- Mary Dulan and staff from the fair housing agency were recognized for their work and the agency's 40th anniversary.
- Council Members Beerman, Wilson, and Hickman were recognized for their work on accessibility and visitability.
- An update was provided on Norman Forward projects (Reeves, Griffin, Ruby Grant Parks) including design progress and contractor selections.
- The University of Oklahoma debate team of Jasmine Pickin and Darius White won the cross-examination debate Association National Tournament, going undefeated.
- Discussion occurred regarding recent hate crime vandalism in the community, the quick rally response, and an apology for insensitivities in speaker selection at the rally.
- Council member Clark mentioned tours set up with the Shusterman Center to address a deficit in knowledge about the Jewish faith.
- Council member Hickman discussed the benefits of the passed transportation bond for Ward 7 and Ward 4, including road projects, bike lanes, sidewalks, ADA compliance, and a new traffic control management center.
- Council member Hickman also mentioned plans to investigate stronger hate ordinances.
- Council member Beerman discussed the 'Artful Inlet' project installation on Main Street, transforming storm drains into public art, and the city of Plano taking inspiration from Norman.
- Mayor Miller expressed disappointment over the failure of propositions two and three (stormwater and utility infrastructure) in the recent election, emphasizing the critical and ongoing need for these infrastructure improvements and thanking those who worked on the education effort.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Approval of minutes
Approval of the city council special session minutes of February 19, 2019; city council special session meetings of March 26; City Council, Norman Utilities Authority, Norman Municipal Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority minutes of March 26; and city council special session minutes of April 2.
Item 4: Proclamation - Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Proclamation proclaiming the month of April 2019 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the city of Norman.
Item 5: Proclamation - Fair Housing Month
Proclamation proclaiming the month of April 2019 as Fair Housing Month in the city of Norman.
Item 6: Consent Docket
Approval of the consent docket for items 7 through 32, with the exception of items 8, 9, 25, and 26.
Item 7: City Manager's change order report
Submission of the city manager's change order report.
Item 10: Bid and contract with John A. Marshall Company
Bid and contract with John A. Marshall Company in the amount of $336,500.
Item 11: Bid and contract with Mirfield Office and School Supply
Bid and contract with Mirfield Office and School Supply in the amount of $3,477.77.
Item 12: Bid and contract with Workspace Solutions Scott Rice
Bid and contract with Workspace Solutions Scott Rice in the amount of $2,725.40.
Items 13-17: Acceptance of easements from JD McCardy Center
Acceptance of temporary and permanent easements from the JD McCardy Center for the 24th Avenue East widening project (Alamo to Robinson Street and signalization).
Item 18: Donation from Community Solutions International
Donation in the amount of $500 from Community Solutions International to assist in efforts to address homelessness in the city of Norman and budget appropriations.
Item 19: Acceptance of 2018 Continuum of Care planning Grant
Acceptance of a 2018 Continuum of Care planning Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $2,882 to be used for the coordination of activities related to homelessness, approval of a contract, and budget appropriations from the Community Development block grant fund.
Item 20: Special claim by Michelle Stewart
Special claim submitted by Michelle Stewart in the reduced amount of $4,198.94 for damage to her vehicle as a result of an accident with a sanitation vehicle at 2813 Weymouth Court.
Item 21: Amendment number one to a contract with Freeze and Nickels
Amendment number one to a contract with Freeze and Nickels increasing the contract amount by $160,000 for a revised contract amount of $363,500 to provide additional engineering design services for the East Interstate Drive project from Main Street to Robinson Street.
Item 22: Change order number one to a contract with Sac Services
Change order number one to a contract with Sac Services decreasing the contract amount by $1,919.92 for a revised contract amount of $1,316,400 for the 2016 Urban concrete pavement repair Bond program FYE 2018 locations and final acceptance of the project.
Item 23: Final acceptance and final payment to Grom Landscape Nursery
Final acceptance and final payment of a contract by and between the city of Norman Oklahoma and Grom Landscape Nursery for offsite tree planting for the Main Street bridge over Brook Haven Creek and budget transfer.
Item 24: Change order number one to a contract with SilverStar Construction
Change order number one to a contract with SilverStar Construction increasing decreasing the contract by $220,100.21 for a revised contract amount of $823,079 for the 2016 Urban asphalt pavement Rehabilitation Bond program FY 2018 locations and final acceptance of the project.
Item 27: Resolution depositing deferral funds for 24th Avenue East project
Resolution of the council of the city of Norman Oklahoma depositing deferral funds totaling $59,750.96 and $327.45 to the 24th Avenue East project.
Item 28: Resolution depositing deferral funds for 24th Avenue East widening project
Resolution of the Council of the city of Norman Oklahoma depositing deferral funds totaling $8,315 paid by the developers of the Alamo Park Edition section three, Royal Oaks Edition number eight, and Royal Oaks Edition number nine and appropriating those funds to the project account to be used for the 24th Avenue East widening project from Lindsay Street to Robinson.
Items 29-32: Project agreements with ODOT for 24th Avenue East widening
Project agreements with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the city's share of the widening of 24th Avenue East from Alamo Street to Robinson Street with signals, and adoption of resolution R1819100, and right-of-way and public utility agreements with ODOT for the 24th Avenue East widening project phase one and phase two from Alamo Street to Robinson Street and the adoption of resolution R18996.
Item 25: Contract with Flintco LLC for Reeves and Griffin Park remodel projects
Contract with Flintco LLC in the amount of $55,000 to provide construction management and risk services for the Norman Forward Reeves and Griffin Park remodel projects.
Item 26: Contract with Crossland Construction Company for Ruby Grant Park project
Contract K1819133 with Crossland Construction Company in the amount of $17,575.13 to provide construction management and risk services for the Norman Forward Ruby Grant Park project.