Meeting Summary
The City Council received a detailed presentation on the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) assessment, a foundational step for future water rate adjustments and improved water management. Key decisions included the approval of a contract for groundwater treatment site evaluation, and the adoption of several ordinances concerning rezoning, special use permits for residential development, and right-of-way closure. Proclamations for Parks and Recreation Month, French American Heritage Month, and Eat Norman Restaurant Week were also acknowledged.
Key Decisions & Votes
Approval of Minutes
31:50The minutes from the City Council, Norman Utilities Authority, Norman Municipal Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority meeting of June 8, 2021, were approved.
Proclamation 2021-30: Parks and Recreation Month
36:00The proclamation designating July 2021 as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Norman was acknowledged.
Proclamation 2021-31: French American Heritage Month
39:40The proclamation designating July 2021 as French American Heritage Month in the City of Norman was acknowledged.
Proclamation 2021-32: Eat Norman Restaurant Week
43:00The proclamation designating July 2nd through 11th, 2021, as #EatNorman Restaurant Week was acknowledged.
Consent Docket
59:50Items 9 through 20 and 22 through 30 were approved as part of the consent docket.
Contract 2021-129: Groundwater Blending and Treatment Site Evaluation
1:06:50A contract with Corollo Engineers Incorporated for professional engineering services for groundwater blending and treatment site evaluation was approved.
Ordinance 2021-38: Special Use for 4+ Bedrooms
1:36:50An ordinance granting special use for dwelling units with four or more bedrooms for a property at 430 South James Garner Avenue was adopted on second and final reading.
Resolution 2021-114: Amending Land Use Plan
1:43:50A resolution amending the land use plan for property located at 911 North Lahoma Avenue from industrial and institutional designations to office designation was adopted.
Ordinance 2021-42: Rezoning 911 North Lahoma Avenue
1:45:00An ordinance rezoning 911 North Lahoma Avenue from R1 Single-Family Dwelling District to O-1 Office Institutional District was adopted on second and final reading.
Ordinance 2021-43: Closure of Right-of-Way
1:55:50An ordinance for the closure of right-of-way within Block 1 Replat of Fuzzle's Second Edition, located at 1230 West Main Street, was adopted on second and final reading.
Upcoming Community Events
Community Barbecue
4-8pm at Colonial Estate Park
CDBG Coronavirus II Public Hearing
6:30pm at City Hall Multi-purpose Room
Outdoor Movie Series (Trolls World Tour)
7pm at Lions Park
Norman Fourth Fest
Reeves Park, featuring the largest firework show and live music
Outdoor Movie Series
Westwood Aquatic Center
Annual Park Scavenger Hunt
Through the Goose Chase app
OKC Festival of Arts
Financial Matters
Amendment Number Two to Contract 1617-107 with Harris Corporation
Decrease in contract amount for phase three of the emergency communication system replacement.
Amendment Number One to Contract 1718-110 with Science Consulting
Increase in contract amount for additional consulting services for Parks and Recreation department software.
Contract 2021-128 with Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA) dba EMBARK
Interlocal agreement to provide transit services for the city from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.
Contract 2021-130 with Cowan Group Engineering LLC
Engineering services for the James Garner water line replacement project.
Contract 2021-133 with Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway Company
Pipeline license for the Flood Avenue water line replacement project.
Resolution 2021-133
Appropriating funds from the sanitation fund balance to pay increased costs of taking storm-related refuse to the landfill.
Resolution 2021-134
Appropriating funds from the general fund balance to pay remaining balances for contractual storm debris removal and monitoring services as a result of the October 2020 ice storm.
Resolution 2021-135
Appropriating funds from the general fund balance to pay pending outside legal fees accrued through FYE 2021.
Contract 2021-129 with Corollo Engineers Incorporated
Professional engineering services for the groundwater blending and treatment site evaluation.
Public Comments
Public comments raised concerns about the abandonment of a portion of the 2060 water master plan and its financial implications, the continued focus on student-centered housing in the Center City Form-Based Code, and logistical issues regarding the proposed Jones Street bus transfer station in the Go Norman Transit Plan. One speaker advocated for the prohibition of conversion therapy on minors.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- CDBG Coronavirus II Public Hearing: Thursday, June 24th, 6:30pm
- CPT Committee Meeting: Thursday, 4pm
- Ward 2 Town Hall: Information forthcoming
- Ward 6 Retreat Input: Information forthcoming
Watch For
- AMI implementation and water rate increase discussions (Fall, July retreat)
- Center City Form-Based Code review and solutions for diverse housing
- Affordable housing discussions
- Go Norman Transit Plan site and route discussions
- Vote on conversion therapy prohibition (next meeting)
Announcements
- Oklahoma Municipal League awards for 25 years of service were presented to city employees.
- Norman Regional Health System celebrated its 75th anniversary.
- June is recognized as Pride Month.
- The Mayor will be attending the Mayor's conference in Lawton.
- The Juneteenth festival was a success.
- A reminder was issued about the odd/even watering system.
- Councilmember Patron announced her last meeting will be July 6th.
- Councilmember Poorman noted her one-year election anniversary on June 30th.
Agenda Summary
Presentation on Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Assessment
eSource presented on the feasibility study for smart water meters, outlining project stages, components, and benefits for water management and customer service.
Item 3: Approval of the City Council, Norman Utilities Authority, Norman Municipal Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority meeting minutes of June 8, 2021
Review and approval of previous meeting's minutes.
Item 4: Presentations of awards from the Oklahoma Municipal League to city employees for 25 years of continuous service
Recognition of long-serving city staff members.
Item 5: Proclamation 2021-30 proclaiming July 2021 as Parks and Recreation Month
Official declaration recognizing the importance of parks and recreation.
Item 6: Proclamation 2021-31 proclaiming July 2021 as French American Heritage Month
Official declaration recognizing French American heritage and the sister city relationship.
Item 6A: Proclamation 2021-32 proclaiming July 2nd through 11th, 2021 as #EatNorman Restaurant Week
Official declaration encouraging support for local restaurants and a charity component.
Item 9: Ordinance 2021-44 upon first reading, rezoning for Shaz Investments LLC
Request to rezone approximately 41.46 acres from A1/A2 to R1 for single-family dwellings.
Item 10: Ordinance 2021-45 upon first reading, amending city code to add definition of conversion therapy and prohibit its practice with a minor
Proposed amendment to city code regarding conversion therapy.
Item 11: Proposed appointments of judges for the Municipal Criminal Court
Appointments of Drew Nichols, Blaine Nice, and David Porch for terms beginning July 1, 2021.
Item 12: Submission of the Finance Director's Investment Report as of May 31, 2021
Financial report on city investments.
Item 13: Norman Certificate of Survey COS 2021-12 for Gordon's Acres
Approval with a variance of minimum tract width requirement.
Item 14: Norman Rural Certificate of Survey 2021-13 for Blackberry Ridge
Approval with variances for private road and minimum acreage, and acceptance of easements.
Item 15: Certificate of Plaque Correction for Greenleaf Trails Edition Section 10
Correction for a planned unit development.
Item 16: Final Site Development Plan and Final Plat for Glenn Ridge Edition Section 3
Approval for a planned unit development.
Item 17: Final Site Development Plan and Final Plat for University North Park Edition Section 18
Approval for a planned unit development.
Item 18: Amendment Number Two to Contract 1617-107 with Harris Corporation
Decrease in contract amount and amendment to scope of work for emergency communication system.
Item 19: Amendment Number One to Contract 1718-110 with Science Consulting
Increase in contract amount for additional consulting services for Parks and Recreation software.
Item 20: Contract 2021-128, an interlocal agreement with COTPA dba EMBARK
Agreement to provide transit services for the city.
Item 22: Contract 2021-130 with Cowan Group Engineering LLC
Engineering services for the James Garner water line replacement project.
Item 23: Contract 2021-133, a pipeline license with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company
License for the Flood Avenue water line replacement project.
Item 24: Resolution 2021-107 establishing procedures for adjusting building permit fees as an incentive for HERS energy rating scores
Extension of a pilot program to incentivize energy-efficient residential homes.
Item 25: Resolution 2021-118 establishing a two-year pilot program for adjusting building permit fees as an incentive for visitability standards
Pilot program to incentivize dwellings achieving certain visitability standards.
Item 26: Resolution 2021-130 adopting the Go Norman Transit Plan
Amending the comprehensive transportation plan and establishing a framework for public transportation.
Item 27: Resolution 2021-131, a resolution of support for application and associated citizen participation plan for the CDBG program
Support for applying for CDBG-CV2 CARES Act funds.
Item 28: Resolution 2021-133 appropriating $250,000 from the sanitation fund balance
Funds to cover increased costs for storm-related refuse disposal.
Item 29: Resolution 2021-134 appropriating $3,725,000 from the general fund balance
Funds to pay remaining balances for storm debris removal and monitoring services from the October 2020 ice storm.
Item 30: Resolution 2021-135 appropriating $150,000 from the general fund balance
Funds to pay pending outside legal fees accrued through FYE 2021.
Item 21: Contract 2021-129 with Corollo Engineers Incorporated
Professional engineering services for groundwater blending and treatment site evaluation.
Item 31: Ordinance 2021-38 upon second and final reading, granting special use for dwelling units with four or more bedrooms
Special use permit for a 6-unit townhouse project at 430 South James Garner Avenue.
Item 32: Resolution 2021-114 amending land use plan for property located at 911 North Lahoma Avenue
Change from industrial and institutional to office designation.
Item 33: Ordinance 2021-42 upon second and final reading, rezoning 911 North Lahoma Avenue
Change from R1 Single-Family Dwelling District to O-1 Office Institutional District.
Item 34: Ordinance 2021-43 upon second and final reading, closure of right-of-way
Closure of an alleged alley within Block 1 Replat of Fuzzle's Second Edition at 1230 West Main Street.