Meeting Summary
The City Council received a presentation on the state's comprehensive crisis response proposal, including the upcoming 988 mental health helpline and mobile crisis teams. Key decisions included confirming mayoral appointments, approving a contract with Neighborhood Alliance for community organizing, and adopting resolutions for animal welfare and 'Waters Worth It' month. Numerous financial matters and development-related items were also approved via the consent docket.
Key Decisions & Votes
Approval of Minutes
00:40:40The City Council approved the minutes from previous study sessions, special sessions, and various authority meetings.
Animal Welfare Volunteerism Award
00:40:55The Council adopted a resolution awarding the 2020 Norman Animal Welfare Volunteerism Award to Dr. Jennifer Devine and Jessica Beam for their contributions to animal welfare.
Waters Worth It Month Proclamation
00:46:10The Mayor's proclamation designating July 2021 as 'Waters Worth It' month was acknowledged, promoting water awareness and conservation.
Consent Docket
01:00:20Items 5 through 52 (excluding 7 and 42), covering numerous routine financial, development, and administrative matters, were approved unanimously.
Mayor's Appointments
01:05:00The Mayor's appointments to the Floodplain Permit Committee, Human Rights Commission, and Pioneer Library System were confirmed by a 6-2 vote.
Contract with Neighborhood Alliance
01:28:00A contract for $100,000 with Neighborhood Alliance for community organizing and neighborhood support activities was approved by a 7-1 vote.
Exemption from Subdivision Standards
01:31:00A resolution granting a partial exemption from current subdivision standards for sidewalks and curb/gutter street widening along Oklahoma Avenue was adopted unanimously.
Preliminary Plat for Cinnamon Creek Edition
01:33:00The preliminary plat for Cinnamon Creek Edition, located at 1811 Oklahoma Avenue, was approved unanimously.
Upcoming Community Events
Ward 2 Meeting
6:30 PM at St. Stephen's United Methodist Church
Healthplex Expansion Groundbreaking
9 AM
National Ice Cream Day Banana Split Eating Contest
2 PM at Rusty's Custard
Historic District Guidelines Public Meeting
5:30 PM in City Council Chambers
Young Family Athletic Center Groundbreaking
10 AM at University North Park
Move with the Mayor Event
9 AM, walking tour of the University of Oklahoma campus
Mayor's Book Club
5 PM at the Redbud Room of Norman Public Central, featuring author Rilla Askew
Historic District Guidelines Public Meeting
5:30 PM in City Council Chambers
Financial Matters
Oklahoma Municipal League Dues Assessment
Approval of payment for FYE 22 dues assessment.
Association of Central Oklahoma Governments Dues Assessment
Approval of payment for FYE 22 dues assessment.
Contract with Smith Roberts Land Services
Approval of expenditure for right-of-way acquisition services for the Porter Avenue Streetscape 2019 bond project.
Amendment to contract with ADGPC
Amendment to provide professional program management services for ongoing construction projects.
Change Order to contract with EMC Services
Increasing contract amount for FYE 2020 sidewalk concrete projects.
Contract with NAS Construction Company
Bid contract and bonds for sidewalk concrete projects and redistribution of project funds.
Contract with EMC Services LLC
Bid contract, change order, and bonds for the Street Maintenance Urban Concrete Program (Bid 1 FYE 22 locations).
Contract with A Tech Paving
Bid contract and bonds for the Street Maintenance Urban Concrete Program (Bid 2 FYE 22 locations).
Contract with Silver Star Construction
Bid contract and bonds for the Street Maintenance Asphalt Pavement Program (FYE 22 locations).
Contract with Haskell Limited Construction
Bid contract and bonds for the Bridge Maintenance Program (FYE 22 locations).
Contract with Asti Sawing Incorporated
Bid contract and bonds for sidewalk horizontal saw cut projects.
Contract with Metropolitan Fair Housing
Contract as agreed upon under the 47th year Community Development Block Grant program and the FYE 22 Home Investment Partnership Program.
Contract with Habitat for Humanity
Contract for the acquisition of property to be utilized as affordable housing.
Contract with Norman Affordable Housing Corporation
Contract for the acquisition of property to be utilized as affordable housing.
Contract with Owen Construction
Bid contract and bonds for the Merkel Creek Drainage Improvement Project.
Change Order to contract with Flinco LLC
Increasing contract amount and adding calendar days for the North Base Complex Project Phase One.
Grant from National Fitness Campaign
Resolution accepting a grant to go towards a fitness court in Frances Creek Park.
Contract with Trae Young Family Foundation
Contract for the donation of four million dollars for the construction of the Young Family Athletic Center.
Contract with Neighborhood Alliance
Contract for Norman Neighbors activities, funded by general funds.
Public Comments
One speaker expressed strong opposition to the recently passed conversion therapy ordinance, stating it puts children at risk and promotes the LGBTQ+ community, and vowed to work to unseat council members who voted for it. The second registered speaker did not make a comment.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Rezoning application for Shas Investments (Items 49-51) postponed to the August 10, 2021, Council meeting.
Watch For
- Council Retreat this weekend.
- Public meetings for Historic District Guidelines on July 19th and 26th.
- Community Planning and Transportation Committee meeting on August 19th.
- Healthplex expansion groundbreaking on July 15th.
- Young Family Athletic Center groundbreaking on July 21st.
- National Ice Cream Day banana split eating contest on July 18th.
- Move with the Mayor event on July 24th.
- Mayor's Book Club on July 25th.
- Opportunities to join city boards and commissions.
Announcements
- Norman Parks and Recreation is addressing mosquito issues; residents are advised to stay indoors between dusk and dawn.
- Ward 2 meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 14th, at 6:30 PM at St. Stephen's United Methodist Church; masks required.
- Tall grass issues in Ward 3 are being addressed.
- Ward 4 meeting was held, and residents provided input for the council retreat.
- Two public meetings for the revised Historic District Guidelines will be held on Monday, July 19th, and Monday, July 26th, both at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers. Draft guidelines are available on the city website.
- A poll is open on the Ward 5 Facebook page for questions and priorities for the upcoming council retreat.
- Ward 7 residents are encouraged to reach out with concerns for the council retreat via email or phone.
- The next Community Planning and Transportation Committee meeting is August 19th, discussing transit ridership and road construction updates.
- Residents are encouraged to watch the council conference on mobile crisis response on YouTube.
- Ward 8 residents are encouraged to provide input for the council retreat via email, Facebook poll, or phone.
- Groundbreaking for the Healthplex expansion is Thursday, July 15th, at 9 AM.
- Groundbreaking for the Young Family Athletic Center is Wednesday, July 21st, at 10 AM at University North Park.
- National Ice Cream Day banana split eating contest is Sunday, July 18th, at 2 PM at Rusty's Custard.
- Move with the Mayor event is Saturday, July 24th, at 9 AM, walking the University of Oklahoma campus.
- The Mayor's Book Club returns Sunday, July 25th, at 5 PM at the Redbud Room of Norman Public Central, featuring local author Rilla Askew.
- There are openings on various city boards and commissions; citizens are encouraged to get involved.
Agenda Summary
Comprehensive Crisis Response Proposal and Background Information
Presentation and discussion on the state's plan for a comprehensive crisis response system, including the 988 helpline, mobile crisis teams, urgent recovery centers, and transportation services for mental health crises.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of City Council study session minutes of October 6, 2020, special session minutes of October 20, 2020, and various authority minutes of June 22, 2021.
Resolution awarding the 2021 City of Norman Animal Welfare Volunteerism Award
Resolution in conjunction with the Norman Animal Welfare Oversight Committee to award the 2020 Norman Animal Welfare Volunteerism Award to Dr. Jennifer Devine and Jessica Beam.
Proclamation 2122-14: Proclaiming July 2021 as Waters Worth It Month
A proclamation by the Mayor of the City of Norman, Oklahoma, designating July 2021 as 'Waters Worth It' month to promote water awareness and conservation.
Consent Docket Items 5-52 (excluding 7 and 42)
Approval of routine agenda items including rezoning applications, contract and change order reports, bids for various purchases (chemicals, services, construction), easement grants, plat approvals, expenditure approvals, interlocal agreements, and resolutions for workers' compensation settlements and grant acceptance. Items 49-51 were postponed.
Consideration of the Mayor's Appointments
Confirmation of mayoral appointments to the Floodplain Permit Committee (Bill Scanlon), Human Rights Commission (Jackie Farley and Samuel Woodfork), and Pioneer Library System (Jonathan Fowler).
Contract with Neighborhood Alliance
Approval of a contract with Neighborhood Alliance in the amount of $100,000 for Norman Neighbors activities, funded by general funds.
Resolution granting a partial exemption from current subdivision standards
Resolution granting a partial exemption from current subdivision standards for sidewalks and curb gutter street widening along Oklahoma Avenue in the Cinnamon Creek Edition (1811 Oklahoma Avenue).
Consideration of a preliminary plat for Cinnamon Creek Edition
Consideration of a preliminary plat for Cinnamon Creek Edition, generally located at 1811 Oklahoma Avenue.