May 25, 2022 City Council Meeting

The City Council, Norman Utilities Authority, Norman Municipal Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority minutes of April 12, 2022, were approved unanimously.

Items 5 through 25, covering various appointments, reports, easements, contract changes, and grant acceptances, were approved unanimously as part of the consent docket.

A resolution was adopted to amend the Norman 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan, changing the designation of property north of 1700 North Porter Avenue from institutional to medium density residential for a new housing development.

Ordinance 2122-41 was adopted on second and final reading, rezoning property north of 1700 North Porter Avenue from R1 Single-Family Dwelling District to SPUD Simple Planned Unit Development District for the Avadon Terrace Edition.

The preliminary plat for Avadon Terrace Edition, a 24-home luxury development, was approved unanimously.

Ordinance 2122-45 was adopted on second and final reading, proposing multiple amendments to the city charter, including changes to council/mayor stipends, term lengths, residency, and the creation of a city auditor position, to be placed on a special election ballot.

Ordinance 2122-46 was adopted on second and final reading, authorizing a special election on August 23, 2022, for registered voters to consider the proposed city charter amendments.

Acceptance of Easement for Porter Avenue Streetscape

Acceptance of a permanent public sidewalk and utility easement for the Porter Avenue Streetscape 2019 Bond Project.

Change Order #2 for Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Increasing the contract amount for the Household Hazardous Waste Facility and Container Maintenance Facility project.

Change Order #4 for Porter Avenue and Acre Street Intersection

Increasing the contract amount for the Porter Avenue and Acre Street Intersection Project.

Memorandum #4 for Senior Wellness Center

Increasing the contract amount for the Senior Wellness Center project, resulting in a revised total contract amount of $11,158,521.

Change Order #3 for Imhoff Bridge Emergency Repair

Decreasing the contract amount for the Imhoff Bridge Emergency Repair Project.

Bid Contract for McGee Drive Concrete Pavement Repair

Contract for concrete pavement repair on McGee Drive between Highway 9 and Westbrook Terrace.

Acceptance of Sub-Grantee Award

Acceptance of an award for a Mini Ray Calibration Kit for the Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Unit.

Acceptance of Recreational Trails Grant

Acceptance of a grant for improvements to the George M. Sutton Urban Wilderness Park.

FYE 2023 Proposed Budget

Overview of the proposed budget with total projected revenues of $258,182,937 and total projected expenditures of $245,281,720 across all funds.

Approval of Minutes

Approval of the City Council, Norman Utilities Authority, Norman Municipal Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority minutes of April 12, 2022.

Proclamation of June 2022 as Pride Month

A proclamation by the Mayor of Norman, Oklahoma, proclaiming the month of June 2022 as Pride Month in the City of Norman.

Proclamation of May 2022 as Mental Health Awareness Month

A proclamation by the Mayor of Norman, Oklahoma, proclaiming the month of May 2022 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Norman.

Proclamation of June 2022 as National Safety Month

A proclamation by the Mayor of Norman, Oklahoma, proclaiming the month of June 2022 as National Safety Month in the City of Norman.

Mayor's Appointments

Consideration of acknowledgement, approval, rejection, amendment, and/or postponement of the Mayor's appointments to various committees and boards.

Appointment to Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District (Amanda Nairn)

Consideration of the Mayor's appointment of Amanda Nairn to the Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District and adoption of Resolution 2122-124.

Appointment to Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District (Dr. Edgar O'Rear)

Consideration of the Mayor's appointment of Dr. Edgar O'Rear to the Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District.

Finance Director's Investment Report

Receipt of the Finance Director's Investment Report as of April 30, 2022.

Monthly Departmental Reports

Receipt of the monthly departmental reports for the month of April 2022.

Norman Convention and Visitors Bureau Annual Report

Submission of the Norman Convention and Visitors Bureau Visit Norman Annual Report from June 30 through December 31, 2021.

Declaration of Surplus/Obsolete Equipment

Declaration of surplus and/or obsolete equipment materials and authorizing the sale or disposal thereof.

Acceptance of Easement for Porter Avenue Streetscape

Acceptance of a permanent public sidewalk and utility easement from Larry Hollingsworth, Linda R. Anderson, Phil and Christiaan Hollingsworth Trust, and Lisa J. Porterfield in the amount of $2,585 for the Porter Avenue Streetscape 2019 Bond Project.

Granting Easement for Norman Forward James Garner Phase Two

Granting a permanent public roadway, sidewalk, and utility easement to the City of Norman and the Norman Utilities Authority for the Norman Forward James Garner Phase Two project from Acre Street to Flood Avenue.

Change Order #2 for Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Change Order Number Two to Contract 2021-10 between the Norman Municipal Authority and Landmark Construction Group LLC increasing the contract amount by $50,314 and adding 60 calendar days for the Household Hazardous Waste Facility and Container Maintenance Facility project.

Change Order #4 for Porter Avenue and Acre Street Intersection

Change Order Number Four to Contract 2021-53 with Rudy Construction Company Incorporated increasing the contract amount by $80 for the Porter Avenue and Acre Street Intersection Project final acceptance and payment.

Memorandum #4 for Senior Wellness Center

Memorandum Number Four to Contract 2021-115 with Crossland Construction Company Incorporated increasing the contract amount by $5,049,000 for a revised contract amount of $11,158,521 for the Senior Wellness Center.

Change Order #3 for Imhoff Bridge Emergency Repair

Change Order Number Three to Contract 2122-59 with Haskell Lemon Construction Company decreasing the contract amount by $2.58 for the Imhoff Bridge Emergency Repair Project final acceptance and payment.

Bid Contract for McGee Drive Concrete Pavement Repair

Bid contract and associated bonds with Parathon Construction in the amount of $403,235 for the McGee Drive Concrete Pavement Repair Project.

Acceptance of Sub-Grantee Award for Calibration Kit

Acceptance of a sub-grantee award valued at $8,524.24 for a Mini Ray Calibration Kit to be used by the Hazardous Materials Unit of the Fire Department.

Acceptance of Recreational Trails Grant

Acceptance of a Recreational Trails Grant in the amount of $111,200 from the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department for improvements to the George M. Sutton Urban Wilderness Park.

Contract Right-of-Way License with The Meeting Place

Contract right-of-way license with The Meeting Place allowing the licensee to install certain improvements in the public right-of-way for a limited period of time.

Resolution for FTA Grant Application (Buses)

A resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Federal Transit Administration FYE 2022 Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program for two Gillig CNG 35-foot transit buses for the fixed route fleet and Ford Dodge Promaster paratransit vans.

Resolution for USDOT Grant Application (Low/No Emission Vehicles)

A resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the United States Department of Transportation FYE 2022 Low or No Emission Vehicle Program Grant Program for two Gillig CNG 35-foot transit buses for the fixed route fleet.

Resolution for Workers Compensation Case (Reagan Harris)

A resolution authorizing joint petition settlement of a workers compensation case filed by Reagan Harris.

Resolution for Workers Compensation Case (William Will Brian Cruz)

A resolution authorizing joint petition settlement of a workers compensation case filed by William Will Brian Cruz.

Second Public Hearing for FYE 2023 Budget

Conducting and closing the second public hearing for consideration of approval, rejection, amendment, and/or postponement of the FYE 2023 City of Norman proposed operating and capital budgets.

Resolution Amending Land Use Plan (1700 N Porter Ave)

A resolution amending the Norman 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan so as to remove property located north of 1700 North Porter Avenue from institutional designation and place the same in medium density residential designation.

Ordinance Rezoning Property (1700 N Porter Ave)

Ordinance 2122-41 upon second and final reading rezoning property located north of 1700 North Porter Avenue from R1 Single-Family Dwelling District to SPUD Simple Planned Unit Development District.

Preliminary Plat for Avadon Terrace Edition

A preliminary plat for Avadon Terrace Edition generally located approximately one half mile north of Robinson Street on the west side of Porter Avenue.

Ordinance Amending City Charter

Ordinance 2122-45 upon second and final reading amending the city charter regarding council/mayor stipends, compensation commission, term lengths, residency requirements, filling vacancies, city auditor, city attorney appointment, Norman Regional Hospital Authority board size, recall process, utility rate increases, and reapportionment.

Ordinance Authorizing Special Election for Charter Amendments

Ordinance 2122-46 upon second and final reading authorizing the calling and holding of a special election on August 23, 2022, for the purpose of submitting the proposed charter amendments to registered voters.