Meeting Summary
The City Council appointed Michael Nash to the Ward 5 vacancy and discussed a proposed temporary outdoor dining permit, providing feedback for the Mayor to issue it. A significant decision was the adoption of an ordinance setting capacity limits for bars and restaurants at 75% of occupant load until 2 AM on OU home football game days, which will be reviewed before the next game. Proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month and Pain Awareness Month were also acknowledged.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointment of Michael Nash to Ward 5 Council Vacancy
40:00Michael Nash was nominated and unanimously appointed to fill the Ward 5 council vacancy and administered the oath of office.
Approval of City Council Study Session Minutes
42:00Minutes from March 17, March 31, April 7, and August 25, 2020, meetings were approved unanimously.
Proclamation 2021-1: Hispanic Heritage Month
43:00Proclamation declaring September 15th through October 15th, 2020, as Hispanic Heritage Month was acknowledged.
Proclamation 2021-2: Pain Awareness Month
47:00Proclamation declaring September 2020 as Pain Awareness Month was acknowledged.
Placement of Items 9-33 on Consent Docket
49:00Items 9 through 33 were unanimously placed on the consent docket for a single vote.
Approval of Consent Docket
1:17:00The consent docket, including items 9-33, was approved unanimously.
Ordinance 1920-59: Alley Right-of-Way Closure (Second Reading)
1:29:00Ordinance to close a portion of an alley in Block 68 for the County Well Project was adopted on second reading.
Ordinance 1920-59: Alley Right-of-Way Closure (Final Reading)
1:30:00Ordinance to close a portion of an alley in Block 68 for the County Well Project was adopted on final reading.
Ordinance 2021-11: Game Day Capacity Limits (First Reading)
1:32:00Ordinance to amend capacity limits for bars and restaurants on OU home football game days was adopted on first reading.
Amendment to Ordinance 2021-11 (Extend Time)
1:40:00An amendment was passed to extend the game day capacity restrictions until 2 AM the following day.
Amendment to Ordinance 2021-11 (Capacity to 75% Occupant Load)
2:06:00An amendment was passed to set game day capacity at 75% of the occupant load (indoor and outdoor patios) until 2 AM the following day.
Ordinance 2021-11: Game Day Capacity Limits (Second Reading as Amended)
2:19:00Ordinance 2021-11, as amended to set game day capacity at 75% of occupant load until 2 AM the following day, was adopted on second reading.
Emergency Section for Ordinance 2021-11
2:20:00The emergency section for Ordinance 2021-11 was adopted unanimously, allowing it to take effect immediately.
Ordinance 2021-11: Game Day Capacity Limits (Final Reading)
2:21:00Ordinance 2021-11, as amended, was adopted on final reading.
Upcoming Community Events
Hispanic Heritage Month
Pain Awareness Month
OU Home Football Game Day Activities
Campus Corner will have blocked-off areas, a jumbotron broadcasting the game, and will encourage mask-wearing. Downtown will host a 'Boomer Bash' in the Gray Street parking lot with a DJ and local breweries, promoting local restaurants with pay-per-view.
Financial Matters
Bid 2021-18 Contract 2021-11 with Hammer Construction for 2015 Water Well Lines Project
Contract for water well lines project near Tecumseh Road and 108th Avenue Northeast.
Purchase of one boat and trailer for Fire Department
Purchase of equipment for water rescue incidents.
Special Claim 2021-2 by Nikki McDowell
Claim for expenses incurred when vehicle was struck by a police department vehicle.
Emergency Solutions Grant from Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Grant to operate a warming shelter for the homeless during winter months.
Grant from Oklahoma Highway Safety Office
Grant for Police Department to conduct high visibility enforcement and education campaigns for traffic safety.
Expenditure 4 under Contract 1314-102 with Smith Roberts Land Services Incorporated
Right-of-way acquisition services for 36th Avenue Northwest Bond Project Phase 2.
Amendment 4 to Contract 1516-110 with ADGPC
Increase in contract amount for construction phase services for the North Base Complex Project Phase 1.
Amendment 5 to Contract 1617-114 with PDG LLC
Increase in contract amount for professional architectural design services for City Park Maintenance and Transit Fire Maintenance Facilities.
Contract 2021-43 with Metropolitan Fair Housing Council Incorporated
Contract under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and HOME Investment Partnership Program.
Contract 2021-44 with the Norman Affordable Housing Corporation
Contract for acquisition of property to be utilized as affordable housing.
Contract 2021-48 with Moscow Lighting
Contract for the Norman Ford Anders Park Skatepark Lighting Project.
Sewer line relocation for Train Depot
Estimated cost for rerouting the train depot's sewer line as part of the alley vacation for the County Well Project.
Public Comments
Public comments expressed concerns about the enforcement of existing restrictions, disagreement with increased leniency (75% capacity) given rising COVID-19 cases, support for 75% capacity, and questions regarding game day street closures and vendor policies. There was also a comment about funding new infrastructure for new homes.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Mayor to issue the temporary outdoor expansion permit proclamation.
- Review of the game day capacity ordinance before the next home game (September 26th) and subsequent games.
- Oversight Committee meeting on Thursday to discuss updates to the tree ordinance and revisions to easement ordinances.
- Skatepark opening in approximately two months.
- Further discussions on the potential for a permanent outdoor dining policy.
- Consideration of closing a portion of Boyd Street for future game days.
Announcements
- Michael Nash was appointed and sworn in as the new Council Member for Ward 5.
- Juanito Renteria, a fifth-grade teacher at Truman Elementary, was recognized for accepting the Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation.
- Penny Pacemix, representing the U.S. Pain Foundation, was recognized for accepting the Pain Awareness Month proclamation.
- Chris Mattingly was congratulated on his promotion to Director of Utilities.
- Terry Kim was congratulated on his appointment to the City Council in Las Animas, Colorado.
- Councilmember Biermann announced an Oversight Committee meeting on Thursday to discuss updates to the tree ordinance and revisions to easement ordinances.
- Mayor Clark commended Parks and Recreation for the socially distanced Labor Day fireworks event, noting the drone footage.
- Council members expressed appreciation for city staff, non-profits, and arts agencies for their adaptability during the pandemic.
Agenda Summary
Discussion regarding temporary use of parking lots and/or spaces for outdoor dining uses
Presentation and discussion on a proposed proclamation for a temporary outdoor expansion permit allowing restaurants and bars to use public rights-of-way and private spaces for outdoor dining, with requirements for safety, social distancing, and an expiration date of November 30th.
Nomination and appointment of an eligible person to fill the council vacancy in Ward 5
Motion to appoint Michael Nash as recommended by the Ward 5 selection committee.
Approval of City Council Study Session Minutes
Approval of minutes from March 17, 2020, March 31, 2020, April 7, 2020, and August 25, 2020, meetings.
Proclamation 2021-1 proclaiming September 15th through October 15, 2020 as Hispanic Heritage Month
Acknowledgement of the proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Proclamation 2021-2 proclaiming the month of September 2020 as Pain Awareness Month
Acknowledgement of the proclamation for Pain Awareness Month.
Consent Docket Items 9-33
Placement of routine agenda items 9 through 33 on the consent docket for a single vote.
9: Appointment of Lee Hall to serve as the City Council representative on the Board of Trustees for the City of Norman Retirement System
Appointment of Lee Hall to the Board of Trustees for the City of Norman Retirement System.
10: Bid 2021-13 for unleaded diesel fuel delivery for the Fleet Division
Approval of bid for unleaded diesel fuel delivery.
11: Bid 2021-18 Contract 2021-11 with Hammer Construction in the amount of $822,226.40 for the 2015 Water Well Lines Project
Approval of contract with Hammer Construction for the 2015 Water Well Lines Project, including performance, statutory, and maintenance bonds, and a budget transfer.
12: Authorization for the Chairman of the Norman Utilities Authority to execute Addendum B to Consent Order Number 13-077
Authorization to execute Addendum B from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality for the Norman Water Reclamation Facility.
13: Authorization for the purchase of one boat and trailer from One Boat in the amount of $71,181.50
Authorization for the purchase of a boat and trailer for water rescue incidents for the Fire Department.
14: Consent to Encroach 2021-2 for Lot 8 Block 3 Brookhaven Edition Section 17, 1832 Cedar Hill Road
Approval of consent to encroach for 1832 Cedar Hill Road.
15: Consent to Encroach 2021-3 for Lot 7 Block 8 Brookhaven Number 31 Edition, 816 Cedarbrook Drive
Approval of consent to encroach for 816 Cedarbrook Drive.
16: Consent to Encroach for Lot 20 Block 5 Hallbrook 6 Edition, 1959 Burning Tree
Approval of consent to encroach for 1959 Burning Tree.
17: Special Claim 2021-2 submitted by Nikki McDowell in the total amount of $3,266.02
Acceptance of special claim for expenses incurred when vehicle was struck by a police department vehicle.
18: Acceptance of an Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of $147,692 from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Acceptance of grant for operating a warming shelter for the homeless, approval of Contract 2021-42, and adoption of Resolution 2021-40.
19: Acceptance of a grant in the amount of $95,083 from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office
Acceptance of grant for Police Department to conduct high visibility enforcement and education campaigns for traffic safety, approval of Contract 2021-49, and budget appropriation.
20: Expenditure Number 4 under Contract 1314-102 with Smith Roberts Land Services Incorporated in the amount not to exceed $20,180
Approval of expenditure for right-of-way acquisition services for 36th Avenue Northwest Bond Project Phase 2.
21: Amendment Number 4 to Contract 1516-110 with ADGPC increasing the contract amount by $157,180
Amendment to contract with ADGPC for construction phase services for the North Base Complex Project Phase 1, increasing the total contract amount.
22: Amendment Number 5 to Contract 1617-114 with PDG LLC doing business as Planning Design Group increasing the contract amount by $49,500
Amendment to contract with PDG LLC for professional architectural design services for City Park Maintenance and Transit Fire Maintenance Facilities, increasing the total contract amount and budget transfer.
23: Contract 2021-43 with Metropolitan Fair Housing Council Incorporated in the amount of $25,000
Approval of contract with Metropolitan Fair Housing Council under the CDBG program and HOME Investment Partnership Program.
24: Contract 2021-44 with the Norman Affordable Housing Corporation in the amount of $100,000
Approval of contract with Norman Affordable Housing Corporation for acquisition of property to be utilized as affordable housing.
25: Contract 2021-48 with Moscow Lighting in the amount of $153,432
Approval of contract with Moscow Lighting for the Norman Ford Anders Park Skatepark Lighting Project, including performance, statutory, and maintenance bonds.
26: Resolution 2021-37 authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit, execute and file an application with the United States Department of Transportation
Authorization to submit an application to USDOT for financing planning, capital, and/or assistance projects.
27: Resolution 2021-4 prohibiting the distribution or sale for public consumption of intoxicating or alcoholic beverages at any public park or recreational facility
Resolution prohibiting alcohol sales/distribution in most public parks, with specific exemptions for certain parks that host events.
28: Resolution 2021-44 programming federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Urbanized Area (STBG-UZA) funds
Resolution programming federal funds for enhancements to the city's public transit vehicle fleet.
29: Resolution 2021-45 programming federal Service Transportation Program Urbanized Area Safety (STP-UZA Safety) funds
Resolution programming federal funds for the installation of pavement markings at various locations.
30: Resolution 2021-46 programming federal Service Transportation Block Grant Program Urbanized Area (SDBG-UZA) funds for roadway improvements along Jenkins Avenue
Resolution programming federal funds for roadway improvements along Jenkins Avenue from Imhof Road to Lindsay Street.
31: Resolution 2021-47 programming federal Surface Transportation Program Urbanized Area (SDP-UZA) funds for roadway improvements along James Garner Avenue
Resolution programming federal funds for roadway improvements along James Garner Avenue between Acre Street and Duffy Street.
32: Resolution 2021-48 programming federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Urbanized Area (STBG-UZA) funds for roadway improvements along Porter Avenue
Resolution programming federal funds for roadway improvements along Porter Avenue between Robinson Street and Alameda Street.
33: Resolution 2021-49 programming federal Surface Transportation Program Urbanized Area (STP-UZA) funds for the construction of a multimodal path
Resolution programming federal funds for the construction of a multimodal path along the west side of Flood Avenue and the south side of Tecumseh Road.
Ordinance 1920-59 closing a portion of the alley right-of-way located in Block 68 Original Town of Norman
Ordinance to close a portion of an alley right-of-way for the County Well Project in downtown Norman.
Ordinance 2021-11 amending Chapter 10 Article 11 of the City of Norman imposing capacity limitation in bars and restaurants on days where there is a University of Oklahoma home football game
Ordinance to amend capacity limits for bars and restaurants on OU home football game days, setting the occupant load to 75% until 2 AM the following day.