Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a contract for a temporary emergency winter shelter for the unhoused, located at 109 West Gray Street, for the upcoming winter months. They also voted to terminate the purchase agreement for 1210 West Robinson Street, intended for affordable housing, due to unforeseen renovation costs exceeding the budget. Several resolutions and proclamations were adopted, including commemorating the International Festival and recognizing Norman North High School's 25th anniversary and October as Code Compliance Month.
Key Decisions & Votes
Minutes Approval
01:45Approval of City Council and Community Planning and Transportation Committee minutes from June 2022.
International Festival Resolution
02:00Resolution commemorating the inauguration of the City of Norman International Festival.
Norman North High School Resolution
02:05Resolution recognizing Norman North High School's 25th anniversary.
Code Compliance Month Proclamation
02:10Proclamation declaring October 2022 as Code Compliance Month.
Consent Docket Approval
42:05Approval of routine agenda items 5 through 22, excluding 14 and 21.
Emergency Winter Shelter Contract
01:18:05Approval of a contract with Food and Shelter Incorporated for operating a temporary emergency winter shelter at 109 West Gray Street.
DOJ Grant Approval
01:30:05Acceptance of a Department of Justice grant for police staffing analytical service, forensic equipment, and advanced training for Norman PD, Moore PD, and Cleveland County Sheriff's Office.
Jennings Estates Preliminary Plat
01:38:05Approval of a preliminary plat to create a new commercial lot at the southeast corner of West Main Street and 24th Avenue West.
Classen Montessori Special Use Ordinance
01:40:30Ordinance granting special use for Classen Montessori School to expand its facilities.
UNP BID Assessment Ordinance
01:45:30Ordinance adopting and ratifying the assessment role for the University of North Park Business Improvement District for its 10th and final year.
1210 W Robinson St Purchase Termination
01:55:05Resolution directing staff to terminate the purchase and sale agreement for 1210 West Robinson Street due to high renovation costs, which was intended for affordable housing.
Upcoming Community Events
City of Norman International Festival
2 PM at Reeves Park
Norman Pride Benefit
6-9 PM at The Garage
Norman Caravans Benefit
At The Garage
Big Trash Day
Most of Ward 2
Big Trash Day
Most of Ward 6
Big Trash Day
Most of Ward 7
Art Walk
Downtown Pantry Painting Party
6:30-7:30 PM, west-facing side of 22 South Porter
Affordable Housing Town Hall
6:30-9 PM
Redshirt Collective Mutual Aid Fair
Thanksgiving meal donations requested
Jacobson House
Open to the public, investments coming for improvements
Financial Matters
Emergency Winter Shelter Contract
Contract for operating a temporary emergency winter shelter for the unhoused.
DOJ Grant
Grant acceptance for police department equipment and training, shared with Moore PD and Cleveland County Sheriff's Office.
University of North Park Business Improvement District (BID)
10th and final assessment year for the BID.
1210 West Robinson Street Property Purchase
Purchase and sale agreement for a property intended for affordable housing, terminated due to excessive renovation costs.
Land Application of Biosolids Contract
Potential annual savings for NUA ranging from $300,000 to $750,000, averaging $2,650,000 over five years, due to a contract with the Potts family.
Public Comments
Public comments covered a wide range of topics, with significant input on the emergency winter shelter, affordable housing, and the proposed turnpike expansion. Many expressed strong support for the winter shelter, emphasizing the need to save lives and provide essential services for the unhoused. Concerns were raised regarding the termination of the affordable housing property purchase and the need for continued efforts. The proposed turnpike expansion drew passionate opposition, with citizens urging the council to fight against it due to its potential impact on homes, environment, and community character. Other topics included police technology, business improvement districts, construction site pollution near daycares, and city transparency.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Items 27 (bid documents) and 29 (mute due to 27) were withdrawn.
- The proposed downtown Business Improvement District (BID) was withdrawn.
Deadlines
- Voter registration deadline for November midterm election: Friday, October 14th.
- Questions for Affordable Housing Town Hall: 4 PM, October 18th.
Watch For
- New Ward boundaries effective October 13th.
- Pursuit of a permanent shelter location.
- Future affordable housing properties.
- Public transit system updates.
- Road construction projects.
- Norman Forward projects.
- Discussion on light rail.
- Continued opposition to the OTA Turnpike.
Announcements
- Items 27 (bid documents) and 29 (mute) were withdrawn by the applicant.
- Indigenous People's Day (October 10th) and LGBTQ+ History Month (October) were recognized.
- October 2022 was proclaimed Code Compliance Month, recognizing the efforts of code compliance officers.
- Council member Studley shared a personal story highlighting challenges faced by people with disabilities regarding transportation and healthcare access.
- New Ward boundaries will go into effect on October 13th.
- The Action Center (405-366-5396, action.center@normanok.gov) was highlighted as a resource for city issues.
- Discussion occurred regarding the interpretation of the city charter concerning the reading of ordinances and resolutions.
- Council members shared personal reflections on patriotism, nationalism, and the importance of using their platform for those without a voice.
- The Jacobson House was mentioned as a piece of Norman and Native history, open to the public.
Agenda Summary
Consideration of session minutes of June 21, 2022 (City Council) and June 23, 2022 (Community Planning and Transportation Committee).
Review and approval of past meeting minutes.
A resolution commemorating the inauguration of the City of Norman International Festival.
Resolution acknowledging and celebrating the first City of Norman International Festival on October 23rd, 2022, promoting diversity and cultural unity.
A resolution commanding and extending recognition to the students and faculty at Norman North High School for the 25th year anniversary of Norman North High School.
Resolution recognizing Norman North High School's 25th anniversary, its academic and athletic achievements, and community contributions.
A proclamation of the mayor city of Norman, Oklahoma, proclaiming the month of October 2022 as Code Compliance Month.
Proclamation recognizing the vital role of Code Compliance officers in ensuring safety, welfare, and property values in the city.
Consent docket (items 5 through 22 excluding items 14 and 21).
A block of routine agenda items approved together without individual discussion.
Consideration of approval, rejection, amendment, and/or postponement of contract K22356, a service and lease agreement between the City of Norman, Oklahoma, and Food and Shelter Incorporated in an amount not to exceed $305,298 for the 2022-23 Emergency Winter Shelter located at 109 West Gray Street and budget appropriation as outlined in the staff report.
Contract for operating a temporary emergency winter shelter for the unhoused during the coldest months.
Public hearing regarding a grant in the amount of $42,341 to the City of Norman, the Moore Police Department, and the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office from the United States Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, with Norman's purchase of $27,022 to be used by the Norman Police Department for the purchase of a police staffing analytical service, forensic equipment, and advanced training, approval of a contract and budget appropriation.
Grant acceptance for police department equipment and training, shared with Moore PD and Cleveland County Sheriff's Office.
A preliminary plat for Lots 2, 3, and 6, Block 1, a replat of Lots 2, 3, Block 1 for Jennings Estates Number 1 Edition, generally located at the southeast corner of West Main Street and 24th Avenue West.
Preliminary plat application to create a new commercial lot by redeveloping an oversized parking lot.
An ordinance to Grant special use for school in the R1 single-family dwelling District located at 2323 Classen Boulevard.
Ordinance to allow Classen Montessori School to expand its facilities to accommodate a growing student waiting list.
An ordinance adopting and ratifying the assessment role for the University of North Park Business Improvement District, establishing the time and terms of payment of the assessments and other expenses, fixing penalties to be charged for delinquent payment, for delinquent payment of the assessment or an installment thereof, setting forth the tracks or parcels of land against which the assessments are being adopted, ratified, and levied, directing the city clerk to prepare, sign, attest, and record with the county clerk of Cleveland County the following passage of the payment deadline a claim of land for any unpaid amount due and assessed against a tract or parcel of land.
Ordinance for the 10th and final assessment year of the UNP Business Improvement District.
Resolution directing staff to terminate the purchase and sale of agreement contracts for $2,004,000 regarding, excuse me, relating to real property located at 1210 West Robinson Street pursuant to its terms.
Resolution to terminate the purchase agreement for a property intended for affordable housing due to unforeseen renovation costs.