Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting saw the unanimous approval of the 2018 Human Rights Award to Brenda G. Lloyd for her extensive community service. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the discussion and eventual adoption of an ordinance regarding medical marijuana, which included zoning regulations and a business licensing fee, following extensive debate and amendments. The council also accepted the Parking Strategic Plan final report and addressed various financial and contractual matters.
Key Decisions & Votes
Approval of Minutes
02:00:00Approval of City Council study session minutes of October 30th, 2018, City Council conference minutes of November 1st, and City Council/Norman Utilities Authority/Norman Municipal Authority/Norman Tax Increment Financing minutes of November 13th, 2018.
2018 City of Norman Human Rights Award
02:20:00Resolution awarding the 2018 City of Norman Human Rights Award to Brenda G. Lloyd in conjunction with the Norman Human Rights Commission, recognizing her extensive volunteer work and community contributions.
Consent Docket
13:00:00Approval of items 6 through 32, excluding items 23, 24, and 31, on the consent docket, covering various contracts, resolutions, and financial matters.
Memorandum of Understanding with District Attorney's Office (Item 23)
20:00:00Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the District Attorney's Office, District 21, Cleveland County, allowing the Norman Police Department to use two new vehicles purchased by the DA's office, with equipment purchased from the seizures and restitution fund balance.
Executive Leadership Training and Development (Item 24)
39:00:00Resolution appropriating $11,000 from the state seizures and restitution fund balance to fund executive leadership training and development for the police department.
Parking Strategic Plan Final Report (Item 31)
46:00:00Resolution accepting the Parking Strategic Plan final report dated December 2018 and appointing two council members to serve as liaisons to a working group focused on creating a parking governance structure and implementing the plan.
Special Use for Mixed Building (Item 33)
57:00:00Ordinance requesting special use for a mixed building at 205 East Main Street, allowing for loft apartments and a restaurant, aiming to revitalize downtown.
PUD Amendment for Red Rock Canyon Grill (Item 34)
01:03:00Ordinance amending the PUD for Red Rock Canyon Grill at 1820 Legacy Park Drive to allow for seasonal outdoor live entertainment, with coordination to avoid conflict with Legacy Park events.
Rezoning for Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority House (Item 35)
01:15:00Ordinance rezoning property at 700 College Avenue from R-2 to RM-2 with special use for a fraternity or sorority house, to accommodate growth and facility upgrades.
Medical Marijuana Ordinance (Item 36)
01:20:00Ordinance amending the city code and zoning ordinance to establish public nuisance definitions, individual and business licensing for marijuana, and add permitted/special uses for marijuana establishments, with an emergency clause and amendments to remove specific security requirements and set a $100 licensing fee.
Upcoming Community Events
Ward 7 Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM/8:00 PM at the Reeves Center (Reeves Park). Discussion on stormwater, transportation bond, Norman Forward projects, Senior Center, Aquatic Center, multi-sport facility.
Christmas Winter Fest
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (or 5:30 PM) at Legacy Park.
Christmas Parade
6:00 PM on Main Street.
Norman Community Christmas Day Dinner
At Norman High, no one should eat alone, gifts for children.
Coffee with a Cop
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM at Ozzy's Diner.
Joint Ward 2 and Ward 4 Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at City Hall. Discussion on transportation bond, stormwater, and police safety.
Art Walk
6:00 PM onwards in historic downtown Norman.
Holidays on the Campus
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM on Campus Corner.
Financial Matters
Buildings and Contents Insurance
Authorization for the purchase of buildings and contents insurance for the City of Norman from Affiliated FM Insurance Company for December 15, 2018, through December 15, 2019, with a budget appropriation from the risk management fund balance.
Police Motorcycles and Equipment
Authorization for the purchase of two police motorcycles and associated equipment from Maverick Harley-Davidson.
Urban Concrete Rehabilitation FYE 2015
Change order number two to a contract with RDNJ LLC A-Tech, decreasing the contract amount for Main Street rehabilitation from Park Drive to Berry Road.
2010 Bond Road Reconstruction Iowa Street Phase One
Change order with RDNJ A-Tech Paving, decreasing the amount for the 2010 bond road reconstruction on Iowa Street Phase One, with final acceptance of the project.
Crossroads Boulevard Area Water Line Project
Change order with McGee Utility Contractors, decreasing the contract amount for the Crossroads Boulevard area water line project, with final acceptance.
Constitution Street Multimodal Path Design
Amendment to a contract with Freese and Nichols, increasing the contract amount to provide additional design services for the Constitution Street multimodal path between Jenkins and Classen, with budget appropriations from the capital fund balance.
Fiber-Optic Infrastructure Construction
Contract with Trans-Tel Central Inc. for the construction of fiber-optic infrastructure and connection for phase two of completing a fiber-optic loop along the east side of Porter Avenue from Alameda north to Main Street, and resolution granting tax-exempt status.
Bicycle Skills Park Construction
Contract with Progressive Bike Ramps for the bicycle skills park construction project, and resolution granting tax-exempt status.
Compost Reuse Pumped Station Project
Contract with Allan Plummer & Associates to provide design, surveying, bidding, and limited construction services for the compost reuse pumped station project.
Incarceration of City Prisoners
Contract with the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department and the Board of County Commissioners of Cleveland County to provide for the incarceration of city prisoners in the Cleveland County Jail at a cost of $47.50 per day per prisoner.
Artful Inlets Program
Contract for services with Norman Arts Council for implementation of the Artful Inlets program.
C Restroom Renovation Compliance Project
Contract with Sun Construction Services for the building of C restroom renovation compliance project.
Water Line Replacement for Parsons Edition
Contract with Cabinets Engineering LLC to provide engineering services related to design, bidding, and construction for the water line replacement for Parsons Edition.
Traffic Signal Equipment Repair/Replacement
Resolution appropriating funds from refunds, reimbursement, and miscellaneous risk management account to repair and replace traffic signal equipment, traffic signs, and parking meters damaged in traffic accidents.
2010 Street Maintenance Bond Program Capital Fund
Resolution appropriating funds from the 2010 street maintenance bond program capital fund to be used to fund other street projects.
Legacy Park and University North Park Maintenance
Resolution appropriating funds from the TIF fund balance to fund various maintenance, repair, and replacement items in Legacy Park and University North Park.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report & Single Audit Report
Receipt of reports entitled Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year June 30th, 2018, and the City of Norman Single Audit Report for the year ended June 30th, 2018.
Police Department Equipment (Item 23)
Expenditures from the federal seizure fund to purchase equipment for two Tahoe vehicles being purchased by the District Attorney's Office, District 21.
Executive Leadership Training (Item 24)
Appropriation from state seizures and restitution fund balance to fund executive leadership training and development for the police department.
Public Comments
Public comments primarily focused on the medical marijuana ordinance, with concerns raised about the potential for lawsuits due to overly restrictive regulations and the use of civil asset forfeiture funds. One speaker also inquired about the timeline for the indoor aquatic center and multi-sport facility.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Resolution on the Equal Rights Amendment
- Further discussions on the Senior Center site and funding
- Potential contract for land purchase from the University
- Oversight Committee discussion on noise ordinance in January
Announcements
- Mayor Miller announced she will not be running for re-election.
- Councilmember Scott announced continued Ward meetings at the fire station by the YMCA, 1:30-3:00 PM on Sunday, every two months.
- Councilmember Clark announced Clark in the Park events and rescheduled Christmas holiday events.
- Councilmember Hickman announced Coffee with a Cop at Ozzy's Diner, a joint Ward 2 and Ward 4 meeting at City Hall, Art Walk in downtown Norman, and Holidays on the Campus on Campus Corner.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Approval of Minutes
Approval of City Council study session minutes of October 30th, 2018, City Council conference minutes of November 1st, and City Council/Norman Utilities Authority/Norman Municipal Authority/Norman Tax Increment Financing minutes of November 13th, 2018.
Item 4: 2018 City of Norman Human Rights Award
Resolution awarding the 2018 City of Norman Human Rights Award to Brenda G. Lloyd in conjunction with the Norman Human Rights Commission.
Item 5: Consent Docket
Approval of items 6 through 32, excluding items 23, 24, and 31, on the consent docket.
Item 6: Recode to State Regulations on Marijuana
Recode to conform to state regulations concerning penalties, definition, and possession of marijuana.
Item 7: TIF District Number Two Annual Report
Submission of the Development Oversight Committee for TIF District Number Two annual report from July 1 to June 30th of 2018.
Item 8: Purchase of Buildings and Contents Insurance
Authorization for the purchase of buildings and contents insurance for the City of Norman from Affiliated FM Insurance Company.
Item 9: Purchase of Police Motorcycles and Equipment
Authorization for the purchase of two police motorcycles and associated equipment from Maverick Harley-Davidson.
Item 10: Change Order for Urban Concrete Rehabilitation
Change order number two to a contract with RDNJ LLC A-Tech, decreasing the contract amount for urban concrete rehabilitation on Main Street.
Item 11: Final Acceptance and Payment for East Branch Library Project
Final acceptance and final payment of a contract with Globe Construction for the Norman Forward East Branch Library project.
Item 12: Change Order for 2010 Bond Road Reconstruction
Change order with RDNJ A-Tech Paving, decreasing the amount for the 2010 bond road reconstruction on Iowa Street Phase One, and final acceptance of the project.
Item 13: Change Order for Crossroads Boulevard Water Line Project
Change order with McGee Utility Contractors, decreasing the contract amount for the Crossroads Boulevard area water line project, and final acceptance of the project.
Item 14: Amendment to Contract for Constitution Street Multimodal Path
Amendment to a contract with Freese and Nichols, increasing the contract amount to provide additional design services for the Constitution Street multimodal path.
Item 15: Final Acceptance and Payment for 12th Avenue Recreation Center Playground
Final acceptance and final payment of a contract with ACS Playground Adventures Inc. for the 12th Avenue Recreation Center playground project.
Item 16: Contract for Fiber-Optic Infrastructure
Contract with Trans-Tel Central Inc. for the construction of fiber-optic infrastructure and connection for phase two of completing a fiber-optic loop.
Item 17: Contract for Bicycle Skills Park Construction
Contract with Progressive Bike Ramps for the bicycle skills park construction project.
Item 18: Contract for Compost Reuse Pumped Station Project
Contract with Allan Plummer & Associates to provide design, surveying, bidding, and limited construction services for the compost reuse pumped station project.
Item 19: Contract for Incarceration of City Prisoners
Contract with the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department and the Board of County Commissioners of Cleveland County to provide for the incarceration of city prisoners.
Item 20: Contract for Artful Inlets Program
Contract for services with Norman Arts Council for implementation of the Artful Inlets program.
Item 21: Contract for C Restroom Renovation Compliance Project
Contract with Sun Construction Services for the building of C restroom renovation compliance project.
Item 22: Contract for Water Line Replacement for Parsons Edition
Contract with Cabinets Engineering LLC to provide engineering services related to design, bidding, and construction for the water line replacement for Parsons Edition.
Item 23: MOU with District Attorney's Office
Memorandum of Understanding with the District Attorney's Office, District 21, Cleveland County, allowing the Norman Police Department to use two new vehicles purchased by the DA's office, with equipment purchased from the seizures and restitution fund balance.
Item 24: Executive Leadership Training and Development
Resolution appropriating $11,000 from the state seizures and restitution fund balance to fund executive leadership training and development.
Item 25: Resolution for Traffic Signal Equipment Repair/Replacement
Resolution appropriating funds from refunds, reimbursement, and miscellaneous risk management account to repair and replace traffic signal equipment, traffic signs, and parking meters damaged in traffic accidents.
Item 26: Partial Exemption from Subdivision Standards
Resolution granting a partial exemption from current subdivision standards for Lawrence One and Two, Block One, Oak Ridge Edition, 800 West Lindsey Street.
Item 27: Appropriation from 2010 Street Maintenance Bond Program
Resolution appropriating funds from the 2010 street maintenance bond program capital fund to be used to fund other street projects.
Item 28: Resolution Supporting Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment
Resolution supporting the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, urging the Oklahoma State Legislature to ratify it during the 2019 legislative session.
Item 29: Resolution Authorizing Compromise Settlement of Claim
Resolution authorizing compromise settlement of claim filed by Tommy Johnson III for a workers' compensation case.
Item 30: Appropriation for Legacy Park and University North Park Maintenance
Resolution appropriating funds from the TIF fund balance to fund various maintenance, repair, and replacement items in Legacy Park and University North Park.
Item 31: Parking Strategic Plan Final Report
Resolution accepting the Parking Strategic Plan final report dated December 2018 and appointing two council members to serve as liaisons to a working group.
Item 32: Receipt of Financial Reports
Receipt of reports entitled Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year June 30th, 2018, and the City of Norman Single Audit Report for the year ended June 30th, 2018.
Item 33: Special Use for Mixed Building at 205 East Main Street
Ordinance requesting special use for a mixed building for property currently zoned as C-3 Intensive Commercial District at 205 East Main Street.
Item 34: PUD Amendment for 1820 Legacy Park Drive (Red Rock Canyon Grill)
Ordinance amending the PUD established by ordinance 00203-2, as amended, for 1820 Legacy Park Drive.
Item 35: Rezoning for 700 College Avenue (Kappa Kappa Gamma)
Ordinance rezoning property located at 700 College Avenue from R-2 Two-Family Dwelling District to RM-2 Low Density Apartment District with special use for a fraternity or sorority house.
Item 36: Medical Marijuana Ordinance
Ordinance amending the city code and the zoning ordinance in order to establish a public nuisance as to the creation and failure to prevent the emanation of noxious odors, light, or noise beyond property boundaries; to establish individual and business licensing for the possession and use of marijuana as permitted by state law; to add permitted and special uses to the zoning ordinance; and to add definitions and other related provisions.
Item 37: Opportunity for Citizens to Address the City Council
Citizens addressed the City Council on various topics.
Item 38: Executive Session
Consideration of adjourning into executive session to discuss and consider the possible terms of a separation agreement between the city, the city attorney, and possible authorization of expenditure of public funds in relation thereto.