Meeting Summary
The City Council discussed and approved the repeal of the local peeping tom ordinance to instead utilize state statutes, ensuring these offenses are recorded in district court to better track serial offenders. Additionally, the Council addressed stormwater infrastructure issues at Red Canyon Ranch, directing staff to notify the HOA of required maintenance and explore amending city code to include penalties for non-compliance with private stormwater infrastructure upkeep.
Key Decisions & Votes
Elimination of Municipal Peeping Tom Ordinance
00:34The City Council approved the direction to repeal Section 24308 of the city's code of ordinances concerning peeping toms. This change will allow charges for such offenses to be filed under state statute (Title 21-1171), ensuring they are processed in district court and recorded with the OSBI, which is crucial for tracking serial offenders.
Red Canyon Ranch Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance
01:10The City Council directed staff to issue notice to the Red Canyon Ranch Property Owners Association regarding required maintenance of the stormwater detention pond and unauthorized alterations to its drainage structure. Staff was also directed to explore amending Section 5000 of the engineering design criteria to include criminal penalties for non-compliance with stormwater infrastructure maintenance.
Coming Up
Watch For
- State-level legislation addressing municipal court reporting
- Norman potentially becoming a court of record in the future
- Amendment of Section 5000 of the engineering design criteria to include criminal penalties for stormwater infrastructure non-compliance
Agenda Summary
Discussion regarding the elimination of section 24308 peeping toms from the code of ordinances of the city of Norman in order to utilize title 21-1171 of the Oklahoma statutes for filing charges.
Presentation by the City Attorney and Deputy Chief Jackson on the limitations of the current municipal peeping tom ordinance (not a court of record, cannot handle felonies) and the benefits of repealing it to use state statute. This would ensure charges are filed in district court, creating a criminal record (OSBI) essential for identifying and tracking serial offenders.
Discussion regarding Red Canyon Ranch storm water infrastructure.
Discussion about maintenance issues (silt buildup, unauthorized alterations) in a privately owned detention pond in Red Canyon Ranch, affecting adjacent properties. Options for resolution were explored, including private litigation, city intervention with cost recovery challenges, and amending city ordinances to include penalties for non-compliance.