Meeting Summary
The City Council approved numerous consent docket items, including contracts for infrastructure and animal welfare services. Significant actions included adopting ordinances to mandate diaper changing tables in new commercial developments and increasing the petty larceny threshold to align with state law. A resolution aimed at terminating the University North Park Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) by June 30, 2019, was postponed until March 12th following extensive debate.
Key Decisions & Votes
Diaper Changing Tables Requirement
43:00An ordinance was adopted to amend the 2015 International Building Code and 2015 International Existing Building Code, requiring the installation of diaper changing tables in new commercial developments and certain existing building modifications, including in men's restrooms.
Petty Larceny Threshold Increase
55:00An ordinance was adopted to amend the city code, increasing the monetary threshold for petty larceny from $500 to $1,000 to align with state law and criminal justice reform efforts.
Postponement of UNP TIF Termination Resolution
1:20:00A motion to postpone a resolution expressing the council's intent to terminate the University North Park Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) by June 30, 2019, was approved, delaying the discussion until the March 12th meeting.
Financial Matters
Norman data center HVAC replacement project
Contract with Streets Ellis LLC for the Norman data center HVAC replacement project.
24th Avenue East water line relocation project phase two
Contract with H&H plumbing and utilities for the 24th Avenue East water line relocation project phase two.
Donation from Annie's rescue house for the Norman Animal Welfare Center
Acceptance of a donation from Annie's rescue house to be used at the Norman Animal Welfare Center and budget appropriation.
Special claim by Oklahoma natural gas company for damage to a light pole and wires
Special claim submitted by Oklahoma natural gas company for damage to a light pole and wires by a Sanitation Department truck.
Surveying and drafting services for sewer maintenance project FYE eighteen
Authorization for expenditure number six under the contract with Limb Keel in Surveying to provide surveying and drafting services.
Change order decreasing contract for lift station modifications fy17 project
Change order number two to a contract with Crossland heavy contractors inc decreasing the contract amount for the lift station modifications FY17 project.
Change order increasing contract for Building C restroom renovation Americans with Disabilities Act compliance project
Change order number one to a contract with Son Construction Services Inc increasing the contract amount for the Building C restroom renovation ADA compliance project.
Contract with Crossing the Chasm LLC for ADA compliance consultation services
Contract with Crossing the Chasm LLC to provide professional consultation services related to Americans with Disabilities Act compliance efforts.
Appropriation for Westwood Golf Course restaurant operation
Resolution appropriating funds from the Westwood fund balance to be used for the operation of the Westwood Golf Course restaurant.
Appropriation to the Net Revenue State Stabilization Fund (Rainy Day Fund)
Resolution appropriating funds from the general fund balance to the Net Revenue State Stabilization Fund to maintain the projected target fund balance.
Public Comments
Public comments addressed concerns about children's access to inappropriate content on school laptops and social media, advocated for Norman to become an abortion-free 'sanctuary city for preborn children,' highlighted safety issues with electric scooters, and expressed disappointment regarding the council's conduct and process during the TIF discussion.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Resolution expressing intent to terminate University North Park TIF (postponed to March 12th meeting).
Deadlines
- June 30, 2019: Proposed deadline for binding agreements for early termination of the University North Park TIF.
Watch For
- Budget discussions (starting in two weeks from meeting date).
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with developers regarding TIF termination.
Announcements
- Oklahoma Municipal League Awards were presented to employees with 25 or more years of service.
- Jack McMann, owner/operator of Crossing the Chasm, was introduced as the new full-time accessibility management consultant, starting March 1st.
- A new permanent veterinarian for the Norman Animal Welfare Center is expected to start on April 1st.
Agenda Summary
Approval of City Council Community Planning and Transportation Committee minutes of October 25th, November 29th, and January 15th; City Council conference minutes of November 13th, 2018, and January 8th, 2019; City Council special session minutes of December 18th and January 15th and 29th, 2019; City Council Norman utilities authority, Norman municipal authority, and Norman tax increment financing minutes of January 22nd, 2019
Approval of various committee, conference, special session, and joint authority meeting minutes.
Ordinance amending the city code to add article 11 to chapter 10 titled utility vegetation management
Amending city code for utility vegetation management, setting forth notice requirements and best management practices for vegetation management and maintenance activities by utility companies operating in public rights-of-way.
Ordinance amending the city code by adding article 10 to chapter 10 establishing regulations to protect healthy and significant trees
Amending city code to protect healthy and significant trees in public streets and rights-of-way, providing for definitions, provisions for applications to remove trees, and for the severability thereof.
Bid and contract with Streets Ellis LLC for the Norman data center HVAC replacement project
Contract for the Norman data center HVAC replacement project, associated bonds, resolution granting tax exempt status, budget appropriation from the capital fund balance, and budget transfer between project accounts.
Bid and contract with H&H plumbing and utilities for the 24th Avenue East water line relocation project phase two
Contract for the 24th Avenue East water line relocation project phase two, associated bonds, and resolution granting tax-exempt status.
Submission and acknowledgment of Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality water line permit for the Robinson Street water line replacement project phase two
Acknowledging receipt of Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality water line permit for the Robinson Street water line replacement project phase two, located between Crossroads Boulevard and the Robinson Street water tower west of 36th Avenue.
Final platform IO side East Park addiction addition section 2 and acceptance of public dedications
Final plat for IO side East Park addition section 2 and acceptance of public dedications contained therein, located in the east side of Flood Avenue north of the intersection of Flood Avenue and 24th Avenue Northwest.
Declaration of surplus and/or obsolete equipment and materials
Declaring surplus and/or obsolete equipment and materials and authorizing the sale or disposal thereof.
Acceptance of a donation from Annie's rescue house for the Norman animal welfare Center
Acceptance of a donation from Annie's rescue house to be used at the Norman animal welfare Center and budget appropriation.
Special claim submitted by Oklahoma natural gas company for damage to a light pole and wires
Special claim submitted by Oklahoma natural gas company for damage to a light pole and wires as a result of an incident with the Sanitation Department truck at 625 North Berry Road.
Authorization for expenditure number six under the contract with Limb Keel in Surveying for the sewer maintenance project FYE eighteen
Authorization for expenditure number six under the contract with Limb Keel in Surveying to provide surveying and drafting services for the sewer maintenance project FYE eighteen.
Amendment number one to a contract with Tyler Technology Technologies Inc for substitution of services and software
Amendment number one to a contract with Tyler Technology Technologies Inc (formerly New-World Inc) for a substitution of services and software, a substitution of parties, and providing for a final payment amount and date for the computer-aided dispatch police records management services and mobile data network project.
Change order number two to a contract with Crossland heavy contractors inc for the lift station modifications fy17 project
Change order number two to a contract with Crossland heavy contractors inc decreasing the contract amount for the lift station modifications FY17 project and final acceptance of the project.
Final acceptance and final payment of the contract with Stu form for the St. James Park section five addition storm sewer pipe rehabilitation project
Final acceptance and final payment of the contract with Stu form for the St. James Park section five addition 48 inch reinforced concrete pipes storm sewer pipe rehabilitation project.
Final acceptance and final payment of the contract with mtz construction for the Burlington Drive drainage improvement project
Final acceptance and final payment of the contract with mtz construction for the Burlington Drive drainage improvement project.
Amendment with Rose Rock veterinary hospital and pet resort to extend the contract until June 30th, 2019
Amendment to a contract with Rose Rock veterinary hospital and pet resort to extend the contract until June 30th, 2019, to provide professional veterinary services for the Norman animal welfare center.
Amendment number 1 to a contract with spay wait clinic extending the contract until June 30th, 2019
Amendment number 1 to a contract with spay wait clinic extending the contract until June 30th, 2019, to provide off-site spay and neuter services for the Norman animal welfare center.
Change order number 1 to a contract with son construction services inc for the building C restroom renovation Americans with Disabilities Act compliance project
Change order number 1 to a contract with son construction services inc increasing the contract amount for the Building C restroom renovation Americans with Disabilities Act compliance project and final acceptance of the project.
Contract with constellation new energy gas division LLC for the sale of biogas environmental attributes
Contract with Constellation New Energy Gas Division LLC, a term sheet for the sale of biogas environmental attributes.
Contract with Cove environmental to provide whole toxicity evaluation testing services
Contract with Cove environmental to provide whole toxicity evaluation testing services and other biomonitoring services on a unit price basis for a period of one year.
Contract with crossing the chasm LLC to provide professional consultation services related to Americans Disabilities Act compliance efforts
Contract with Crossing the Chasm LLC to perform and provide professional consultation services related to the Americans with Disabilities Act compliance efforts for the City of Norman.
Contract with the Norman adult Sports Association for the operation of adult softball and football flag football leagues at Reeves Park
Contract with the Norman adult Sports Association for the operation of adult softball and flag football leagues at Reeves Park.
Resolution appropriating funds from the Westwood fund balance for the operation of the Westwood golf course restaurant
Resolution appropriating funds from the Westwood fund balance to be used for the operation of the Westwood golf course restaurant.
Resolution authorizing joint petition settlement of workers compensation claim filed by Richard Heartless
Resolution authorizing joint petition settlement of a workers' compensation claim filed by Richard Heartless, directing the legal department to file settlement and attendant cost in Workers' Compensation Commission, and authorizing and directing the finance director to purchase Workers' Compensation Commission judgment from the risk management insurance fund.
Resolution appropriating funds from the general fund balance to the net revenue state Stabilization Fund (rainy day fund)
Resolution appropriating funds from the general fund balance to the net revenue state Stabilization Fund (the rainy day fund) in order to maintain the projected target fund balance as recommended by the City Council Finance Committee.
Ordinance amending the 2015 International Building Code and 2015 International Existing Building Code to include requirements for installation of diaper changing tables
Ordinance amending the 2015 International Building Code and 2015 International Existing Building Code to include requirements for installation of diaper changing tables in new commercial developments and certain existing building modifications.
Ordinance amending section 15 109 of the city code to increase the monetary threshold in the definition of petty larceny from $500 to $1,000
Ordinance amending section 15 109 of the city code to increase the monetary threshold in the definition of petty larceny from $500 to $1,000 to be consistent with state law.
Resolution expressing the desire of council to enter into binding agreements by June 30th, 2019, providing for early termination of the University North Park increment finance district sales tax and ad valorem tax increments
Resolution directing the city manager to direct staff to negotiate with related development partners in EDC and other community partners to reach a mutually agreeable settlement of all outstanding matters related to the UNP TIF and directing the city manager to prepare the fiscal year ending 2020 budget based on the goal of sales tax and ad valorem tax increments ending on June 30th, 2019.