November 10, 2021 City Council Meeting

The City Council adopted an ordinance to codify the city's ability to accept electronic signatures and records in city transactions, aligning with state and federal laws. This moves the city into the 21st century for business transactions.

An ordinance was adopted to amend existing regulations for small cell (5G) applications, balancing federal and state laws with local concerns regarding placement, construction, and co-location, including a 'for good cause shown' clause for exceptions.

A special use permit was granted for municipal uses at the 3000 East Robinson Street water treatment facility, specifically for the installation of a solar array to offset energy usage.

A special use permit was granted for municipal uses at the 3500 Jenkins Avenue water reclamation facility, including the installation of a solar array and a new scale house for the compost facility to manage commercial waste.

The zoning ordinance was amended to change off-street parking requirements from minimums to recommendations for most residential, multi-family, office, commercial, and industrial districts, aiming to reduce impervious surfaces and promote more human-scale development.

Grant for Zoll X Series Monitor Defibrillator

Grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for Norman Fire Department equipment.

Right-of-Way Acquisition Services (Porter Avenue Streetscape)

Expenditure for additional right-of-way acquisition services for the Porter Avenue Streetscape 2019 bond project.

Nash Construction Company Contract Decrease (Pickard Avenue Reconstruction)

Change order decreasing contract amount for Pickard Avenue Reconstruction Project, with final payment of $35,025.53.

Rudy Construction Company Contract Increase (Campus Corner Capital Improvement)

Change order increasing contract amount for 2021 Campus Corner Capital Improvement Project, with final payment of $27,477.30.

Grover Lane Reconstruction Project

Bid contract with Parathon Construction Company LLC for the Grover Lane Reconstruction Project.

FYE 22 Bridge Maintenance Program

Contract with Haskell Lemon Construction Company for the FYE 22 Bridge Maintenance Program.

Public Transportation Onboard Surveillance System

Contract with IBS Incorporated for a public transportation onboard surveillance system.

South Lake Edition Water Line Replacement Project

Contract with Smith Roberts Baldishweiler LLC for engineering services.

Resolution Transferring Funds (48th Ave NW to Tecumseh Rd)

Transferring funds from 48th Avenue Northwest project to Tecumseh Road project.

Resolution Transferring Funds for Asbestos Remediation

Transferring funds from various capital projects to provide funding for asbestos remediation for the Development Center.

Emergency Shelter Operating Cost

Public comment mentioned the monthly cost to run the emergency shelter.

Electronic Signature Ordinance

Discussion on codifying the city's ability to accept electronic signatures in specific situations, aligning with state and federal law.

Item 2 (Study Session)

Item was not ready for discussion.

Approval of Minutes

Consideration of approval of City Council, Norman Utility Authority, Norman Municipal Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority minutes of October 26, 2021.

Proclamation 2122-12

Proclaiming Thursday, November 11, 2021, as Veterans Day in the City of Norman.

Proclamation 2122-13

Proclaiming Saturday, November 27, 2021, as Small Business Saturday in the City of Norman.

Consent Docket (Items 4-23)

Routine agenda items approved by one motion.

Ordinance 2122-15

Rezoning property from R1 single-family dwelling district to SPUD simple planned unit development district and removing the south 152.5 ft of lot 2 block 10 of Pickard Acres Edition urban office commercial district to SPUD simple planned unit development district.

Ordinance 2122-26

Authorizing electronic signatures and electronic records that comply with the requirements of the Oklahoma Uniform Electronic Transaction Act and city policy in city transactions and communications (First Reading).

Mayor's Appointments

Appointments to Development Oversight Committee for TIF District Number Two, Environmental Control Advisory Board, Greenbelt Commission, Historic District Commission, Norman Election Commission, Planning Commission, Public Art Board.

City Managed Contract and Change Order Report

Directing the filing thereof.

Grant for Zoll X Series Monitor Defibrillator

Grant in the amount of $40,196.21 for the purchase of one Zoll X Series Monitor Defibrillator with accessories from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation board of directors to be used by the Norman Fire Department and budget appropriation.

Expenditure for Right-of-Way Acquisition Services

Expenditure number seven for on-call contract 1314-102 with Smith Roberts Land Services Incorporated in the amount of $29,005 to provide additional right-of-way acquisition services for the Porter Avenue Streetscape 2019 bond project.

Change Order to Nash Construction Company Contract

Change number two to contract 2021-5 with Nash Construction Company decreasing the contract by $27,814.96 for a revised contract amount of $700,510.54 and adding 146 calendar days to the contract for the Pickard Avenue Reconstruction Project final acceptance of the project and final payment in the amount of $35,025.53.

Change Order to Rudy Construction Company Contract

Change order number one to contract 2021-120 with Rudy Construction Company increasing the contract amount by $20,734.80 for a revised contract amount of $155,584.80 for the 2021 Campus Corner Capital Improvement Project final acceptance of the project final payment in the amount of $27,477.30 and budget transfer as outlined in the staff report.

Bid Contract for Grover Lane Reconstruction

Bid contract and associated bonds with Parathon Construction Company LLC in the amount of $205,225 for the Grover Lane Reconstruction Project and resolution granting tax exempt status.

Contract for FYE 22 Bridge Maintenance Program

Contract 2122-6 with Haskell Lemon Construction Company for the FYE 22 Bridge Maintenance Program and final payment of $7,552.45.

Contract for Public Transportation Onboard Surveillance System

Contract 2122-43 with IBS Incorporated doing business as Angel Tracks in an amount not to exceed $31,262 to provide a public transportation onboard surveillance system for the City of Norman public transportation fleet and budget appropriation as outlined in the staff report.

Bid Contract for Water Treatment Plant Carbon Dioxide Replacement Tank

Bid contract and associated bonds between the Norman Utilities Authority and Wind Construction for the Water Treatment Plant Carbon Dioxide Replacement Tank Project and authorizing the Utilities Director to purchase materials on behalf of the contractor.

Contract for South Lake Edition Water Line Replacement Project

Contract 2122-62 between the Norman Utilities Authority and Smith Roberts Baldishweiler LLC in the amount of $59,000 to provide engineering services associated with the South Lake Edition Water Line Replacement Project.

Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement

Contract 2122-69 a real estate purchase and sale agreement with the Drebec Trust for the acquisition of property needed for the James Garner Norman Forward Flood to Acres Project.

Agreement with Pioneer Library System

Contract 2122-70 an agreement with the Pioneer Library System for library services facilities and maintenance effective July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

Resolution Transferring Funds for Road Project

Resolution 2122-48 transferring $146,660 from the 48th Avenue Northwest project from Indian Hills Road to one mile north of the 34th Street Moore and applying funds to the Tecumseh Road Project from 156th Avenue Northeast to 180th Avenue Northeast.

Resolution for Municipal Elections

Resolution 2122-55 given the Secretary of the Cleveland County Election Board notice of municipal and municipal runoff elections for 2022.

Resolution for Workers Compensation Claim

Resolution 2122-56 authorizing joint petition settlement of workers compensation claim of Henry Baskeyfield.

Resolution Transferring Funds for Asbestos Remediation

Resolution 2122-59 transferring $950,000 from various capital projects in order to provide funding for asbestos remediation for the Development Center.

Resolution Canceling Meetings

Resolution 2122-60 declaring the City Council and Norman Municipal Authority, Norman Utilities Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority meetings scheduled for November 23rd and November 28th, 2021, to be canceled and a City Council meeting shall be scheduled for November 30th, 2021.

Ordinance 2122-7

Amending section 22-431.2 of article 12 of chapter 22 to establish and further define additional standards for small cell applications and providing for the severability thereof.

Ordinance 2122-4

To grant special use for municipal uses in the A2 rural agric property located at 3000 East Robinson Street (Water Treatment Facility Solar Array).

Ordinance 2122-5

To grant special use for municipal uses in the A2 rural agricultural district for property located at 3500 Jenkins Avenue (Water Reclamation Facility Solar Array and Compost Scale House).

Ordinance 2122-6

Amending the zoning ordinance regarding off-street parking requirements for residential and multi-family in all office commercial and industrial districts less C3 intensive commercial.