Meeting Summary
The City Council extended Norman's mask mandate to March 1, 2021, citing rising COVID-19 cases, overwhelmed hospitals, and the proven effectiveness of mandates in slowing transmission. A contract for the purchase of 12 acres for the University Town Center multi-sport facility was discussed and postponed to allow for further clarification on contract details and an executive session. The Mayor announced significant changes to future meeting formats due to the expiration of virtual meeting allowances and the ongoing pandemic.
Key Decisions & Votes
Extension of COVID-19 Mask Mandate
02:25Ordinance 2021-21 was adopted, extending the city's mask mandate from November 30, 2020, to March 1, 2021, due to the severe increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
University Town Center Land Purchase Agreement
02:30The contract for the purchase of 12 acres for the Norman Forward multi-sport indoor aquatic facility was postponed to November 24, 2020, to allow for an executive session and further clarification on contract specifics, including property description, mineral rights, and infrastructure cost recoupment.
Upcoming Community Events
Blake Baldwin Skate Park Grand Opening
Noon, Andrew's Park
Second Friday Art Walk (Virtual)
Broadcast on Facebook page, starting at 6 PM
Lake Thunderbird Workshop and Cleanup Event
End of Alameda, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Financial Matters
Purchase of buildings and contents insurance
From Affiliated FM Insurance Company for Dec 1, 2020 - Dec 1, 2021, with budget appropriation from risk management fund.
Norman Forward Griffin Park Phase 4 Northwest Field improvements
Contract with United Turff and Track.
FYE 2021 concrete sidewalk project
Contract with Nash Construction Company, with tax exempt resolution and budget transfer.
Easement from Quest Church Incorporated
For 36th Avenue Northwest Bond project.
Donation from JM Williams revocable trust
To be used by the police department.
Amendment to contract with How and Van Kiran Incorporated
For additional design services for Ruby Grant Park.
Change order to contract with Central Contracting Services Incorporated
For urban concrete payment project FY 2019 locations and final acceptance.
Change order to contract with SilverStar Construction Company Incorporated
For urban concrete pavement project FY 2020 locations and final acceptance.
Change order to contract with EMC Services LLC
For Vicksburg Channel Lina replacement project, final acceptance and budget transfer.
Contract with Norman Affordable Housing Corporation and Norman Community Housing Development 2015 Incorporated
Under FYE 2021 Home Investment Partnership Program to construct three 3-bedroom single-family affordable housing structures.
Ratification of emergency approval of contract with Thompson Consulting Services
And budget transfer.
Resolution authorizing Norman Municipal Authority to seek financing proposals
In connection with the issuance of the Authority sales tax revenue note series 2020.
Contract purchase and sale agreement for University Town Center LLC
For the purchase of 12 acres of real property for the multi-sport facility, with budget appropriation from the University North Park Tax Increment Finance fund balance.
Public Comments
Public comments included concerns about businesses not enforcing the mask mandate and questioning the effectiveness of the mandate given rising cases in Norman.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Contract purchase and sale agreement for University Town Center LLC (postponed to November 24, 2020)
Deadlines
- Open Meetings Act virtual meeting allowance expires November 15, 2020
Watch For
- Further discussions on the University Town Center land purchase and related agreements (parking, mineral rights, infrastructure recoupment)
- Bloomberg Harvard US City's Recovery Leadership Initiative Innovation track work
- Council elections in February 2021 and other local elections in 2021
Announcements
- November 2020 was proclaimed Indigenous People's Heritage Month in the city of Norman.
- The Mayor announced upcoming changes to city council meetings (post-November 24) due to the expiration of virtual meeting allowances and rising COVID-19 cases, including canceling non-required comments, focusing on mission-critical agenda items, and suspending non-critical study sessions and board/commission meetings.
- A stuffed animal drive for the Mary Abbott House is being hosted, with collection boxes at City Hall and porch pickup available through November 20.
- Norman was selected for the Bloomberg Harvard US City's Recovery Leadership Initiative Innovation track, providing free training and guidance to a city leadership team.
- Veterans Day (November 11) was acknowledged and celebrated.
- The integrity of Oklahoma's election system was praised.
- City staff were thanked for their extensive work on ice storm cleanup and recovery efforts.
- Citizens were encouraged to participate in the public transit system survey.
- Future efforts for tree canopy restoration after ice storm damage were discussed.
- Citizens were encouraged to engage with the train study.
Agenda Summary
Ordinance 2021-8
Amending the site plan adopted in ordinance 0304-33 for property located at 512 North Interstate Drive.
Ordinance 2021-9
Amending Chapter 15 of the City Code, 'Flood Plain Management', to update references to the conditional letter of map revision and allow for additional information in certain zones.
Ordinance 2021-12
Rezoning property located at 2001 East Rock Creek Road from RE Residential Estates District to A1 General Agricultural District.
Ordinance 2021-13
Granting special use for light manufacturing and special use for a bar, lounge, or tavern in C2 Intensive Commercial District for property located at 109 East Tonhawa Street, Suite 120 only.
Ordinance 2021-14
Granting special use for municipal uses in A2 Rural Agricultural District for property located at 3901 Shaka Avenue.
Submission of the Norman Convention and Visitors Bureau Incorporated 2020 annual report
Annual report through June 30, 2020.
Authorization for the purchase of buildings and contents insurance
From Affiliated FM Insurance Company in the amount of $341,500 from December 1, 2020, to December 1, 2021, and budget appropriation from the risk management fund balance.
Acceptance of a request for proposal and approval of a contract and associated bonds with United Turff and Track
In the amount of $648,000 for the Norman Forward Griffin Park Phase 4 Northwest Field improvements project.
Acceptance of a bid and approval of a contract and associated bonds with Nash Construction Company
In the amount of $258,200 for the FYE 2021 concrete sidewalk project with a tax exempt resolution and budget transfer.
Bid for the purchase of Portland cement concrete
For the street and storm water divisions.
Easement in the amount of $3,670 from Quest Church Incorporated
For the 36th Avenue Northwest Bond project from Dumpa Road to Indian Hills Road.
Temporary easement donated by Quest Church Incorporated
For the 36th Avenue Northwest Bond project from Theumer Road to Indian Hills Road.
An easement, a permanent drainage easement donated by Bill and Blinda Rosco
To serve Grand View Estates North Edition number two.
Norman rural certificate of survey for Harmon Estates
Southside of Rock Creek Road, 1/2 Mile West of 60th Avenue Northeast.
Norman rural certificate of survey for Sand Plum Hills
Generally located on the west side of 132nd Avenue Southeast approximately 1/4 mile south of Post Oak Road.
Acceptance of a donation in the amount of $500 from the JM Williams revocable trust
To be used by the police department.
Amendment number two to the contract with How and Van Kiran Incorporated
Increasing the contract amount by $46,800 for a revised contract amount of $527,500 plus an additional $500 for reimbursable expenses to provide additional Design Services for the preparation of construction documents, bidding services and construction supervision for the Norman Forward Ruby Grant Park.
Change order number three to the contract with Central Contracting Services Incorporated
Decreasing the contract amount by $3,635 for a revised contract amount of $1,562,065.90 for the urban concrete payment project FY 2019 locations and final acceptance of the project.
Change order number one to the contract with SilverStar Construction Company Incorporated
Increasing the contract by $65,513 for the urban concrete pavement project FY 2020 locations and final acceptance of the project.
Change order number one to the contract with EMC Services LLC
Increasing the contract amount by $103,245 for a revised contract amount of $496,500 for the Vicksburg Channel Lina replacement project, final acceptance of the project and budget transfer.
Contract with Norman Affordable Housing Corporation Incorporated in Norman Community Housing Development 2015 Incorporated
In the amount of $653,000 as agreed upon under the FYE 2021 home investment partnership program to construct three 3-bedroom single family structures located at 112 and 114 West Johnson Street and 815 North Stewart Avenue to be used for affordable housing in the city of Norman.
Ratification of a declaration of an emergency approval of a contract with Thompson Consulting Services
In an amount not to exceed $1,281,000 and budget transfer.
Amendment number two to the resolution establishing a charter review commission
To conduct a targeted review of the Norman City Charter and to report its findings to city council.
Resolution authorizing the Norman Municipal authority to seek financing proposals
In connection with the issuance of the Authority sales tax revenue note series 2020.
Contract purchase and sale agreement with the Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority and University Town Center LLC
For the purchase of 12 acres of real property in the vicinity of 24th Avenue Northwest and West Rock Creek Road for a purchase price of $2,069,971 and budget appropriation from the University North Park Tax Increment Finance fund balance.
Ordinance 2021-21
Extending the previously adopted Sunset date related to COVID-19 regulations regarding the wearing of masks from November 30, 2020, to March 1, 2021, and declaring an emergency.