Meeting Summary
The City Council unanimously approved significant amendments to the Center City Form-Based Code, aiming to streamline administration, increase density near campus, and improve project quality. The meeting also featured proclamations recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month, June 20-26 as Pollinator Week, and June 19 as Juneteenth Day, celebrating community and environmental stewardship.
Key Decisions & Votes
Approval of Minutes
01:40The City Council conference minutes from October 26, 2021, January 25, 2022, and the City Council, Norman Utilities Authority, Norman Municipal Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority minutes from April 26, 2022, were unanimously approved.
Consent Docket
14:40Items 5 through 27, including various ordinances, appointments, donations, easements, and financial resolutions, were placed on and unanimously approved as part of the consent docket.
Center City Form-Based Code Amendments (Ordinance 2122-47)
37:00Ordinance 2122-47, implementing amendments throughout the Center City Form-Based Code document, was unanimously adopted on its second and final reading, with an emergency section also approved. These amendments aim to streamline administration, increase density near campus, and improve project quality.
Upcoming Community Events
47th Annual Westwood Golf Invitational
Norman 4th Fest
Reeves Park, beginning at 5 pm, fireworks at 9:45 pm
Legacy Concert Series featuring JB and Friends
Outdoor Movie Series featuring Disney's Jungle Cruise
Westwood Family Aquatic Center
Scavenger Hunt
Visit normanparks.com for more information
Pop-up Parks
Visit normanparks.com for more information
Pollinator Week Events
Visit greennorman.org for more information
Juneteenth Festival
Reeves Park
Financial Matters
Donation to Fire Department
A donation from Kappa K Cap Gamma Kappa of the Kappa Sigma to the Fire Department.
Expenditure for Jenkin Avenue Widening Project
Expenditure number two to the on-call contract with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group Incorporated for right-of-way acquisition for the Jenkin Avenue widening project from Imhoff Road to Lindsay Street.
Interagency Agreement for Educational Signage
An interagency agreement with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission for reimbursement for educational signage produced and installed by the City of Norman.
Surface Transportation Block Grant
Acceptance of a fiscal year 2021 and 2022 Surface Transportation Block Grant from ODOT to be used to purchase two 35-foot CNG transit buses.
Sewer Maintenance Fund Appropriation
A Norman Utilities Authority resolution appropriating funds from the sewer maintenance fund to replenish accounts for fleet parts and auto repair and to complete installations, repairs, and restorations for the remainder of FYE 2022.
Westwood Fund Balance Appropriation
A Norman Municipal Authority resolution appropriating funds from the Westwood fund balance for a leak repair at the Westwood Family Aquatic Center.
Water Reclamation Fund Appropriation
A Norman Utilities Authority resolution appropriating funds from the water reclamation fund balance to be used to purchase polymer for de-watering for the remainder of FYE 2022.
Workers Compensation Case Settlements
A resolution authorizing joint petition settlements of two workers compensation cases filed by Christopher Kaczynski.
Public Comments
Autumn McMahon, a community representative on the Center City Form-Based Code Development Review Team, spoke in favor of the proposed amendments. She highlighted that the rewrite streamlines the process, makes it easier to enforce, and moves closer to the goal of creating more diverse middle housing and increased density, particularly near campus.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Voter approval for OG&E franchise agreement on January 10, 2023.
Watch For
- Discussion of pending litigation associated with Cleveland County court case CV 2022-1692 Amy Serrado Pike off OTA et al versus Oakland Turnpike Authority in executive session.
- Discussion of the possible purchase of real property located at 3101 Silverado Way in executive session.
Announcements
- July 2022 is proclaimed as Parks and Recreation Month.
- June 20-26, 2022, is proclaimed as Pollinator Week.
- Sunday, June 19, 2022, is proclaimed as Juneteenth Day.
- Recognition of Commissioner Isakson for accepting the Parks and Recreation Month proclamation.
- Recognition of Vonsel Harmon for accepting the Pollinator Week proclamation.
- Recognition of George Wesley for accepting the Juneteenth Day proclamation.
- Councilmember Hall thanked Mayor Clark for her support on various initiatives.
Agenda Summary
Item 1
Approval of City Council conference minutes from October 26, 2021, January 25, 2022, and City Council, Norman Utilities Authority, Norman Municipal Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority minutes from April 26, 2022.
Item 2
Proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming July 2022 as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Norman.
Item 3
Proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming June 20-26, 2022, as Pollinator Week in the City of Norman.
Item 4
Proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming Sunday, June 19, 2022, as Juneteenth Day in the City of Norman.
Item 5
Ordinance 2122-42 upon first reading by title, rezoning property at the northwest corner of Imhoff Road and Oakhurst Avenue from PUD to PUD.
Item 6
Ordinance 2122-43 upon first reading by title, granting special use for a church, temple, or other place of worship in the R3 Multi-Family Dwelling District located at 494 Elm Avenue.
Item 7
Ordinance 2122-48 upon first reading by title, for a franchise agreement with Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company, subject to voter approval on January 10, 2023.
Item 8
Nominations for appointment of Drew Nichols as Presiding Judge, Gail Blaylock as Associate Judge, and David Porch as Acting Judge of the Municipal Criminal Court for terms beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2024.
Item 9
Mayor's appointments to various boards and committees: Joshua Atkinson and Bill Wilson to Citizens Oversight Committee for Tiff Number Two; Paula Price to Citizens Oversight Committee for Tiff Number Two; Haley Hopper and Josh Henkel to Economic Development Advisory Board; Ryan Broyles to Economic Development Advisory Board; Dr. Bin Bin Wing to Human Rights Commission; Cody Giles to Public Art Board; Scott Meyer to Social and Voluntary Services Commission; Christy Shepard to Social and Voluntary Services Commission; Darrell Janaway to Tree Board.
Item 10
A donation from Kappa K Cap Gamma Kappa of the Kappa Sigma to the Fire Department.
Item 11
Granting an easement to OG&E for relocating pad mount transformers at Porter and Findlay Avenues.
Items 12-17
Acceptance of easements donated by Norman Regional Hospital Authority for the Porter Avenue Streetscape Project.
Item 18
Expenditure number two to the on-call contract with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group Incorporated for right-of-way acquisition for the Jenkin Avenue widening project.
Item 19
An interagency agreement with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission for reimbursement for educational signage.
Item 20
Acceptance of a fiscal year 2021 and 2022 Surface Transportation Block Grant from ODOT to purchase two 35-foot CNG transit buses.
Item 21
A project agreement with ODOT for the Norman Forward James Garner Avenue Project Phase 2.
Item 22
A project agreement with ODOT for the Great Street Two-Way Project.
Item 23
Project agreement with ODOT for the Porter Avenue Streetscape Project.
Item 24
A Norman Utilities Authority resolution appropriating funds from the sewer maintenance fund to replenish accounts for fleet parts and auto repair and to complete installations, repairs, and restorations.
Item 25
A Norman Municipal Authority resolution appropriating funds from the Westwood fund balance for a leak repair at the Westwood Family Aquatic Center.
Item 26
A Norman Utilities Authority resolution appropriating funds from the water reclamation fund balance to purchase polymer for de-watering.
Item 27
A resolution authorizing joint petition settlements of two workers compensation cases filed by Christopher Kaczynski.
Item 28
Ordinance 2122-47 upon second and final reading, implementing amendments throughout the Center City Form-Based Code (CCFBC) document and declaring an emergency.
Item 29
Adjourning into an executive session to discuss pending litigation and the possible purchase of real property.