Meeting Summary
The City Council conference reviewed the Center for Policing Equity report on use of force data, which highlighted racial disparities and prompted further investigation by the Norman Police Department. During the regular meeting, the Council approved various routine items, acknowledged two proclamations, and made key decisions including a temporary administrative delay for Center City Form-Based Code applications to allow for review and simplification. Additionally, the City Manager's employment agreement was amended to provide a city-owned vehicle and cell phone in lieu of allowances.
Key Decisions & Votes
Minutes Approval
00:46:00The City Council approved various meeting minutes from August, September, October, and November 2021.
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month Proclamation
00:47:00Proclamation 2122-16, declaring December 2021 as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, was acknowledged.
Kwanzaa Week Proclamation
00:55:00Proclamation 2122-17, declaring December 26, 2021 through January 1, 2022 as Kwanzaa Week, was acknowledged.
Consent Docket Approval
01:00:00Items 4 through 31, excluding item 10, were approved as part of the consent docket.
Electric Transit Buses Payment
01:17:00An additional payment of $29,758 to Gillig for the purchase of two 35-foot electric transit buses was approved.
Paratransit Vans Purchase
01:22:00Resolution 2122-72, appropriating $346,703 to purchase five Dodge Promaster vans for the public transportation fleet, was adopted.
Center City Form-Based Code Administrative Delay
01:49:00A resolution declaring a temporary six-month administrative delay on applications for certificates of compliance, demolition permits, or CCPUD in the Center City study area was approved to allow for code review and simplification.
City Manager Compensation Ordinance (Second Reading)
01:53:00Ordinance 2122-32, fixing the compensation of the City Manager, was adopted on its second reading.
City Manager Compensation Ordinance (Final Reading)
01:53:00Ordinance 2122-32, fixing the compensation of the City Manager, was adopted on its final reading.
City Manager Employment Agreement Amendment
01:57:00Amendment 2 to Contract 1819-146, amending the City Manager's employment agreement to provide a city-owned cell phone and vehicle in exchange for previous allowances, was approved.
City Manager Employment Agreement as Amended
01:58:00The City Manager's employment agreement, as amended to include a city-owned vehicle and cell phone, was adopted.
Upcoming Community Events
Community Christmas Dinner
Norman High School, 11 am - 2 pm
Kwanzaa Kuromu
Norman Central Public Library
Financial Matters
Center for Policing Equity Report
The report on use of force data was provided at no cost to the department.
Additional payment for two 35-foot electric transit buses
Additional payment to Gillig for the purchase of two electric transit buses.
Amendment to contract for Senior Wellness Center professional design services
Increasing the contract amount with Frankfurt Short Bruza Associates PC (FSB) for additional professional design services.
Amendment to contract for Senior Wellness Center construction management at-risk services
Increasing the contract amount with Crossland Construction Company Incorporated for construction management at-risk services.
Change order for asphalt pavement project FYE 2022
Decreasing the contract amount with Silverstar Construction Company for the Asphalt Pavement Project FYE 2022 Locations A.
Change order for FYE 2022 24th Avenue NW Sidewalk Accessibility Construction Project
Increasing the contract amount with Parathon Construction LLC for the sidewalk accessibility construction project.
Contract for FYE 2019 Sewer Maintenance Project professional surveying and design services
Contract between Norman Utilities Authority and Parkhill Smith and Cooper Incorporated.
Contract for Clarifier 1 and 2 Rehabilitation Project professional engineering services
Contract between Norman Utilities Authority and Corollo Engineers.
Contract for Reclaimed Water Modeling Evaluation for Lindsay Street Water Tower
Contract between Norman Utilities Authority and Allen Plummer Associates Incorporated.
Acceptance of HOME Investment Partnerships Program American Rescue Plan Award (HOME ARP) planning and administration funding
Acceptance of funding and approval of a contract and budget appropriation from the Community Development Fund balance.
Contract for Norman Forward Multi-Sport and Aquatic Center Project construction testing and special inspection services
Contract between Norman Municipal Authority and CEC Corporation.
Contract for Norman Forward-Griffith Community Park Renovation Project construction manager at-risk services
Contract between Norman Municipal Authority and Crosslands Construction Company Incorporated.
Resolution appropriating funds for traffic signal equipment/traffic signs repair/replacement
Appropriating funds from the Risk Management Miscellaneous Reimbursement Refunds account for repairs due to traffic collisions.
Resolution appropriating funds for traffic signal equipment/traffic signs repair/replacement
Appropriating funds from the Risk Management Miscellaneous Reimbursements Refunds account for repairs due to traffic collisions.
Resolution appropriating funds from 2021 Street Maintenance Bond Program for asphalt maintenance on 72nd Avenue NW
Appropriating funds for asphalt maintenance in coordination with Cleveland County District Three.
Resolution appropriating funds to purchase five 3500 Dodge Promaster vans for public transportation fleet
Appropriating funds from the Capital Fund Balance for fleet replacement.
Public Comments
Public comments included concerns from developers regarding the proposed administrative delay for the Center City Form-Based Code, citing potential financial burdens and the existing market demand for student housing. Other comments addressed the Center for Policing Equity report, emphasizing racial disparities in use of force and the need for police accountability. Additionally, citizens spoke about the displacement of unhoused individuals without adequate support and suggested exploring reimbursement for COVID-related labor costs using federal relief funds.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Resolution declaring a temporary administrative delay for Center City Form-Based Code applications (Item 33) effectively postpones new applications for six months.
Deadlines
- CDBG community survey (December 31)
- Strategic planning process to reduce homelessness survey (ongoing)
Watch For
- Community Planning and Transportation Committee meeting (December 30)
- Further investigation into policing data with University of Oklahoma
- Micro-transit proposal for next budget consideration
- Future discussions on surplus fleet vehicles
Announcements
- Councilmember Studly thanked the Hypel family for a sculpture donation and expressed concern over the displacement of unhoused individuals without suitable housing solutions.
- Councilmember Schuler reported on road construction in Ward 2, including delays on Imhoff Road bridge and the closure of Berry Road, encouraging residents to sign up for city press releases.
- Councilmember Berlin announced that the city is working on a quick resolution for after-school programs ending at several schools to provide childcare.
- Councilmember Hall reminded residents about the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) community survey and the strategic planning process to reduce homelessness survey, and highlighted the new housing navigator.
- Councilmember Torello urged drivers to pay attention and observe road conditions on Highway 9 due to construction and recent accidents.
- Councilmember Foreman invited everyone to the Community Christmas Dinner at Norman High School on Christmas Day and suggested the city share resources for emotional support during the holidays.
- Councilmember Holman announced the Community Planning and Transportation Committee meeting on December 30, discussed the increase in traffic accidents, and encouraged shopping at Norman businesses.
- Councilmember Peacock wished everyone happy holidays and encouraged shopping local.
- Mayor Clark thanked Norman Parks and Recreation for the Christmas Tree Lighting and Winterfest, encouraged shopping local, and recommended getting COVID-19 boosters and donating blood.
Agenda Summary
Minutes Approval
Consideration of approval, rejection, amendment, and/or postponement of various City Council and Authority minutes.
Proclamation 2122-16
A proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming the month of December 2021 as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.
Proclamation 2122-17
A proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming the week of December 26, 2021 through January 1, 2022 as Kwanzaa Week.
Ordinance 2122-21 upon first reading by title
Amending the planned unit development established in Ordinance 1415-45 to amend the allowable uses for Lot 4-A and Block 1 of University North Park Professional Center.
Ordinance 2122-24 upon first reading by title
To grant special use for a bar, lounger, tavern for property located at 2224 West Main Street, Suite 2262.
Ordinance 2122-25 upon first reading by title
For the revised floodplain ordinance allowing for a reduction in flood insurance premiums through amendment of Section 22-429.1 4c1 and 4c3.
Mayor's appointment of Brandon Hopper to the Norman Ford Griffin Park Ad Hoc Advisory Group
Appointment of Brandon Hopper to the advisory group.
Receipt of the Finance Director's Investment Report as of November 30, 2021
Receipt of the monthly investment report.
Acknowledgment of receipt of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2021
Acknowledgment of the annual financial report prepared by the city finance department and audited by BKD LLP.
Bid from the purchase of local register water meters
Bid from Core and Main LP for sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, and 13 and Utility Technology Services for sections 4, 7, and 9 for the Line Maintenance Division.
A donation of a sculpture entitled "First Love" valued at $15,250 from Greg Hypel
Donation of a sculpture to be placed in Andrews Park in honor of Kathy Hypel.
A donation of Lot 7, Block 1 of the Spring Brook Edition from the Core Norman Land Trust
Donation of property.
Final Site Development Plan and Final Plan for Trail Woods Edition Section 12
A re-plat of Trail Woods West Edition and receipt of a certificate of deposit for deferral of paving, drainage, and sidewalks in connection with 12th Avenue Northwest.
Amendment 5 to Contract 1920-32 with the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma
Extending the term of the lease agreement for office space, service-based fleet storage, and warehouse garage space for transportation services until January 31, 2022, or upon substantial completion and occupation of the North Base Complex Project Phase One.
Amendment Number 3 to Contract 1920-40 with Frankfurt Short Bruza Associates PC (FSB)
Increasing the contract amount by $105,000 for a revised contract amount of $3,330,975 to provide additional professional design services for the Senior Wellness Center and budget transfer.
Amendment Number One to Contract 2021-115 with Crossland Construction Company Incorporated
Increasing the contract amount by $2,022,408 for a revised contract amount of $2,048,728 for construction management at-risk services to provide steel fabrication and erection for the construction of the Senior Wellness Center and Resolution 2122-74 granting tax-exempt status.
Change Order Number One to Contract 2122-4 with Silverstar Construction Company
Decreasing the contract amount by $88,181.50 for a revised contract amount of $1,040,318.50 for the Asphalt Pavement Project FYE 2022 Locations A, final acceptance of the project, and final payment in the amount of $52,015.93.
Change Order Number One to Contract 2122-26 with Parathon Construction LLC
Increasing the contract amount by $120,066 for a revised contract amount of $312,486.50 for the FYE 2022 24th Avenue Northwest Sidewalk Accessibility Construction Project.
Contract 2122-71
A contract between the Norman Utilities Authority and Clean Earth LLC to provide household hazardous waste collection and disposal services for the city's permanent household hazardous waste facility.
Contract 2122-72
Between the Norman Utilities Authority and Parkhill Smith and Cooper Incorporated doing business as Parkhill in the amount of $124,500 to provide professional surveying and design services for the Fiscal Year Ending FYE 2019 Sewer Maintenance Project.
Contract 2122-73
Between the Norman Utilities Authority and Corollo Engineers in the amount of $73,661 to provide professional engineering services associated with the Clarifier 1 and 2 Rehabilitation Project and budget transfer.
Contract 2122-76
Between the Norman Utilities Authority and Allen Plummer Associates Incorporated in the amount of $49,820 to provide a reclaimed water modeling evaluation for the Lindsay Street Water Tower.
Acceptance of the five percent planning and administration funding from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program American Rescue Plan Award (HOME ARP)
In the amount of $78,045.40, approval of a contract and budget appropriation from the Community Development Fund balance.
Contract 2122-79
Between the Norman Municipal Authority and CEC Corporation in the amount of $139,447.25 to provide construction testing and special inspection services for the Norman Forward Multi-Sport and Aquatic Center Project.
Contract 2122-81
Between the Norman Municipal Authority and Crosslands Construction Company Incorporated in the amount of $14,450 to provide construction manager at-risk services for the Norman Forward-Griffith Community Park Renovation Project.
Contract 2122-82
With Norman Regional Hospital Authority for the development of the Porter Health Village and conveyance of property.
A resolution appropriating $26,278.18
From the Risk Management Miscellaneous Reimbursement Refunds account to repair and replace traffic signal equipment or traffic signs damaged in traffic collisions.
A resolution appropriating $17,865.49
From the Risk Management Miscellaneous Reimbursements Refunds account to repair and replace traffic signal equipment or traffic signs damaged in traffic collisions.
A resolution appropriating $180,000
From 2021 Street Maintenance Bond Program to be used to complete asphalt maintenance on 72nd Avenue Northwest in coordination with Cleveland County District Three.
A resolution adopting the City of Norman Water Conservation Plan 2021
Adoption of the 2021 Water Conservation Plan.
Consideration of approval, rejection, amendment, and/or postponement of an additional payment in the amount of $29,758
For the purchase of two 35-foot electric transit buses for a revised purchase amount of $1,858,242 or $929,121 per bus.
Resolution 2122-72
A resolution of the Council of the City of Norman Oklahoma appropriating $346,703 from the Capital Fund Balance to be used to purchase five 3500 Dodge Promaster vans for the public transportation fleet.
Resolution declaring a temporary administrative delay for a period of six months
On the acceptance of all applications for Certificates of Compliance (COC), demolition permits, or Center City Planned Unit Development (CCPUD) study area of Norman, declaring possible exceptions, declaring a procedure for administrative review and appeals process.
Ordinance 2122-32 upon second and final reading
An ordinance fixing the compensation of the City Manager as provided by Article 17, Section 1 of the Charter of the City of Norman and providing for the severability thereof.
Amendment 2 to Contract 1819-146
By and between the City of Norman and Darrell Pyle amending his employment agreement to remove provisions for a cell phone allowance in exchange for the provision of a city-owned cell phone and to include a city-owned vehicle in exchange for the vehicle allowance.