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October 11, 2023 City Council Meeting

October 11, 2023 • Norman, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved various minutes and a consent docket. Council members announced numerous community events, deadlines, and upcoming discussions, including the new Transit Center ribbon cutting and bus route changes. Public comments covered concerns about the unhoused population with criminal records, an upcoming anti-racism event, calls for inclusivity in public symbols, communication principles, and frustrations over perceived restrictions on discussing community issues like homelessness.

Key Decisions & Votes

Approval of City Council Minutes

02:00

The City Council unanimously approved the study session minutes from February 2 and March 21, 2023, and conference minutes from June 27 and July 11, 2023.

Approved

Consent Docket Placement

30:00

Items 2 through 14 were unanimously placed on the consent docket for streamlined approval.

Approved

Approval of Consent Docket Items

32:00

All items on the consent docket, including a first reading ordinance for rezoning, were unanimously approved.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

Thursday, October 12th

New City of Norman Transit Center Ribbon Cutting

2:30 PM at the new city of Norman Transit Center

This Friday, October 13th

Second Friday Art Walk

Downtown Norman

November 4th

Norman's Race Against Racism

Andrews Park

Friday, October 13th

National Weather Center Breakfast

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM, registration required

Saturday, October 14th

Norman Weather Festival

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the National Weather Center

Saturday, October 28th

Electronics Waste Collection Event

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Reeves Park

Public Comments

5 citizens spoke

Public comments included concerns regarding the unhoused population with criminal records and their ineligibility for housing programs, an announcement for an upcoming 'Race Against Racism' event, a call for greater inclusivity in public symbols, a discussion on communication principles and civil rights, and expressions of frustration over perceived restrictions on discussing sensitive community issues like homelessness.

Homelessness and housing eligibility Public safety and criminal records Community unity and anti-racism Inclusivity and religious symbols Freedom of speech and communication School Resource Officers (SROs)

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • Human Rights Award nominations: October 18th, 5 PM

Watch For

  • New bus routes going into operation on October 16th.
  • Community Planning and Transportation Committee meeting on October 26th at 4 PM to discuss transit ridership, route changes, and road construction.
  • Ongoing feedback collection for the Aim Norman comprehensive plan.
  • SRO discussion at a Ward 6 meeting on October 17th.
  • Oversight Committee meeting on October 12th at 4 PM for emergency shelter and boards/commissions updates.
  • Potential updates to the emergency operation plan and consideration of an emergency management coordinator position.
  • Sharing of suggested solutions for community issues at future council meetings.

Announcements

  • Ribbon cutting for the new City of Norman Transit Center on Thursday, October 12th at 2:30 PM.
  • New bus routes will go into operation on Monday, October 16th.
  • Community Planning and Transportation Committee meeting on October 26th at 4 PM at City Hall.
  • Encouragement to visit aimnorman.com for feedback on the Norman comprehensive plan development.
  • Thank you extended to the Police Department and other entities for hosting National Night Out.
  • Voting for bridge bonds was held today, October 10th.
  • Big trash day is on October 21st.
  • Human Rights Award nominations are due by October 18th at 5 PM.
  • Monarchs in the Park was a well-attended event.
  • Art Walk is this Friday, October 13th, in downtown.
  • Electronics waste collection event on Saturday, October 28th at Reeves Park from 9 AM to noon.
  • Sign up for Norman News at normanok.gov/news for city information.
  • Police Department's August monthly overview report is available with crime statistics.
  • Oversight Committee meeting on Thursday, October 12th at 4 PM at City Hall.
  • Norman Weather Festival on Saturday, October 14th from 10 AM to 2 PM at the National Weather Center.
  • National Weather Center breakfast on Friday, October 13th from 7:30 AM to 9 AM (registration required).
  • Norman Police Department is monitoring Middle East events and is on the Joint Terrorism Task Force.

Agenda Summary

Approval of City Council Study Session and Conference Minutes

Approval of the city council study session minutes of February 2, 2023, March 21, 2023, city council conference minutes of June 27, 2023, and July 11, 2023.

Approved

Placement of Items 2-14 on Consent Docket

Motion to place routine agenda items 2 through 14 on the consent docket for a single vote.

Approved

Approval of Consent Docket Items 2-14

Approval of all items included in the consent docket, including a first reading ordinance for rezoning requested by G2SO Investments LLC.

Approved
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