Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a substantial amendment to the 2021 Action Plan, allocating over $1.5 million in HOME-ARP funds for the development of 12 units of Permanent Supportive Housing for chronically homeless individuals. Additionally, the Council approved several land use and zoning changes for properties on West Lindsay Street and Hoover Avenue, including exemptions from standard subdivision regulations. Various council members also shared community announcements and expressed gratitude to city staff for their recent efforts.
Key Decisions & Votes
HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Budget Appropriations
53:00Approved the allocation of over $1.5 million in HOME-ARP funds for the development of 12 units of Permanent Supportive Housing, with a focus on chronically homeless individuals and provision for supportive services. The plan also includes $234,000 for program administration.
Land Use Plan Amendment for 1300 West Lindsay Street
1:15:00Approved a resolution to amend the Norman 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan, removing 1300 West Lindsay Street from commercial and high-density residential designations and placing it solely in a commercial designation. This supports a SPUD for a commercial office space with a revised site plan.
Rezoning of 1300 West Lindsay Street
1:26:00Approved Ordinance 02223-22 on second and final reading, rezoning 1300 West Lindsay Street from Co Suburban Office Commercial District and R3 Multi-family Dwelling District to a Simple Planned Unit Development (SPUD) District, incorporating an amended site plan and narrative.
Partial Exemption for Historic Berry Farms (1300 West Lindsay Street)
1:28:00Approved a resolution granting a partial exemption from current standards for the proposed Historic Berry Farms development at 1300 West Lindsay Street, advancing the short form plan process.
Partial Exemption for Lot 1 Block 6, Oak Ridge Edition (902 Hoover Street)
1:44:00Approved a resolution granting a partial exemption from current standards for Lot 1 Block 6, Oak Ridge Edition at 902 Hoover Street, allowing the advancement of a short form plat process. This exemption waives requirements for sidewalks and curb/gutter on the existing street, citing the established nature of the neighborhood and functional existing infrastructure.
Upcoming Community Events
Norman Arts Council annual fundraiser 'One Mashup'
Center City Form-Based Code walking tour
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, starts at Neighborhood Jam
Reeves Park Phase 1 Ribbon Cutting (new t-ball fields)
Beep Ball World Series
Financial Matters
HOME-ARP Allocation for Permanent Supportive Housing
Funds for the production of 12 units of Permanent Supportive Housing.
HOME-ARP Allocation for Supportive Services
Funds to provide wrap-around services for clients in Permanent Supportive Housing units.
HOME-ARP Allocation for Program and Administration
Funds for the administration and oversight of the HOME-ARP program until 2030.
Public Comments
One citizen spoke, proposing a 'gardening bond' initiative to offer rebates for residents who install gardens, suggesting this could offset water rate increases and promote environmental benefits.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Groundbreaking for new Transit Hub and implementation of new bus routes and stops.
- Council action regarding the emergency shelter (Friends House) to prevent its closure at the end of the month.
- Budget season discussions for Ward 6.
- Pricing for sidewalks on 12th Street.
- Completion of new multimodal trail between Jenkins and Classen along Constitution, including railroad crossing repair.
- Upcoming water rate election.
Announcements
- Proclamation of March 18, 2023, as Public Transit Professional Appreciation Day in the City of Norman.
- Recognition of Embark Norman operations, maintenance, and administrative staff for their dedication and service.
- Appreciation for Ward residents' efforts in storm debris removal.
- Acknowledgement of Public Works Director O'Leary for a tour of the Embark yard and transit operations.
- Community Planning and Transportation Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of every month to discuss transit and transportation projects.
- Ward 2 residents encouraged to submit budget priorities to Ward2@normanok.gov.
- Action Center (405-366-5396, action.center@normanok.gov) is available for resident concerns.
- Launch of the Jarvis Sportsmanship Foundation to provide scholarships and sporting equipment for underprivileged children.
- Launch of 22 Shenanigans, a non-profit focused on PTSD and suicide prevention, with upcoming media reports on related city issues.
- Art Walk was successful.
- Neighborhood Alliance 'Neighborly Normanites' event was successful.
- Gratitude to City staff (Mr. Pyle, Sean O'Leary, Chris Mattingly, Chief Foster) for their efforts following the tornado.
- Approval for storm-related debris pickup on private roads, with procedures to be announced within a week.
- Demonstration of Beep Ball (baseball for the visually impaired) was held last Saturday.
Agenda Summary
Consideration of City Council Study Session Minutes of November 29th, 2022
Review and approval of previous study session minutes.
Consent Docket Items 3-12
Approval of routine administrative and operational items.
Public Hearing to consider Substantial Amendment One to Contract K21-2277, the Second Year Action Plan and HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and Budget Appropriations
Consideration and approval of the allocation plan for over $1.5 million in federal HOME-ARP funds to address homelessness, focusing on Permanent Supportive Housing.
Resolution amending the Norman 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan to remove property located at 1300 West Lindsay Street from the commercial designation and high density residential designation and placed the same in the commercial designation
Amendment to the city's land use plan for a property at 1300 West Lindsay Street to facilitate a commercial office development.
Ordinance 02223-22 upon second and final reading rezoning property located at 1300 West Lindsay Street from Co Suburban office commercial District in R3 multi-family dwelling District to spot simple planned unit simple planned unit development District
Rezoning of 1300 West Lindsay Street to a Simple Planned Unit Development (SPUD) District to allow for a commercial office space, with an amended site plan.
Resolution granting a partial exemption from current standards relating to proposed historic Berry Farms with advanced Berry Farms with the exam advancement of the short form plant process located at 1300 West Lindsay Street
Granting a partial exemption from current standards for the Historic Berry Farms development at 1300 West Lindsay Street to advance the short form plan process.
Resolution granting a partial exemption from current standards relating to proposed lot one block six a replied of lots block six Oak Ridge Edition with the advancement of the short form
Granting a partial exemption from current standards for a property at 902 Hoover Street to allow a short form plat process, waiving requirements for sidewalks and curb/gutter.