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City Council Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Norman, OK · July 12, 2022

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CITY OF NORMAN, OK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 201 West Gray, Norman, OK 73069 Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 6:30 PM MINUTES It is the policy of the City of Norman that no person or groups of persons shall on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, marital status, including marriage to a person of the same sex, disability, retaliation, or genetic information, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in employment activities or in all programs, services, or activities administered by the City, its recipients, sub-recipients, and contractors. In the event of any comments, complaints, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, and auxiliary aids and services regarding accessibility or inclusion, please contact the ADA Technician at 405-366-5424, Relay Service: 711. To better serve you, five (5) business days' advance notice is preferred. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Heikkila called the Meeting to Order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT Mayor Larry Heikkila Councilmember Ward 1 Brandi Studley Councilmember Ward 2 Lauren Schueler Councilmember Ward 4 Helen Grant Councilmember Ward 5 Rarchar Tortorello Councilmember Ward 7 Stephen Holman Councilmember Ward 8 Matthew Peacock ABSENT Councilmember Ward 3 Kelly Lynn Councilmember Ward 6 Elizabeth Foreman PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Heikkila led the Pledge of Allegiance CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Page 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE MINUTES AS FOLLOWS: CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 1, 2022 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 15, 2022 CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF MARCH 1, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 10, 2022 NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY MINUTES OF MAY 10, 2022 NORMAN MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY MINUTES OF MAY 10, 2022 NORMAN TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY MINUTES OF MAY 10, 2022 Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello. Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock Items submitted for the record 1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Brenda Hall, City Clerk 2. City Council Study Session minutes of February 1, 2022 3. City Council Study Session minutes of February 15, 2022 4. City Council Conference minutes of February 22, 2022 5. City Council Study Session minutes of March 1, 2022 6. City Council minutes of May 10, 2022 7. Norman Utilities Authority minutes of May 26, 2022 8. Norman Municipal Authority minutes of May 10, 2022 9. Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority minutes of May 10, 2022 The Minutes were Approved. ***** PROCLAMATIONS 2. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF PROCLAMATION P-2223-1: A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF JULY, 2022, AS WATER’S WORTH IT™ MONTH IN THE CITY OF NORMAN. Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock. Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Page 2 Item 2, continued: Items submitted for the record 1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Brenda Hall, City Clerk 2. Proclamation P-2223-1 Participants in discussion 1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Brenda Hall, City Clerk 2. Ms. Michele Loudenback, Environmental and Sustainability Manager, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council Receipt of the Proclamation was Acknowledged. ***** 3. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF PROCLAMATION P-2223-2: A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF JULY, 2022, AS LAKES APPRECIATION MONTH AND THE WEEK OF JULY 25TH AS LOVE YOUR LAKE WEEK IN THE CITY OF NORMAN. Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler. Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock Items submitted for the record 1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Brenda Hall, City Clerk 2. Proclamation P-2223-2 Participants in discussion 1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Brenda Hall, City Clerk 2. Ms. Michele Loudenback, Environmental and Sustainability Manager, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council Receipt of the Proclamation was Acknowledged. ***** COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS City Council Retreat. Councilmember Studley reminded residents about the City Council Retreat that will be held on Friday, July 22nd and Saturday, July 23rd. She said Council will be setting their agenda of items that they want to implement in the City. She said Council would love input. She has posted this on Facebook and asked her constituents or anyone who had an issue or idea to contact her. She said she could be emailed at Ward1@normanok.gov. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Page 3 Council Announcements, continued: City Council Retreat, continued. Councilmember Schueler said the City Council Retreat allows City Council to do their planning for the upcoming year. She said the Retreat is where they decide what topics are going to be discussed in their committee meetings. She asked citizens to contact her at Ward2@normanok.gov with suggestions. Councilmember Tortorello asked constituents to go the poll he has posted on his Ward Page and select the items they want him to discuss during the retreat. He said suggestions can be added. Councilmember Holman encouraged anyone in Ward 7 to reach out to him. His phone number is on the website and his email address is Ward7@normanok.gov. He said the retreat is a yearly opportunity for City Council to plan for things but it is also the only opportunity for Council to become acquainted and learn more about each other. He said they all have different lives and represent thousands of different people. Councilmember Peacock said local government is the most important form of government because it is the closest to the people. He asked residents to let their voice be heard. * Eat Norman Restaurant Week. Councilmember Schueler said this week is "Eat Norman Restaurant Week" which lasts ten days beginning July 8 and ending July 17. She said money raised during this ten-day period will be donated to Food and Shelter, Inc. She said information about bars and restaurants who are participating is available on the VisitNorman App or their website. She urged people to support local businesses. * Summer Sidewalk Sale. Councilmember Schueler said the Summer Sidewalk Sale starts on July 15 and runs through July 17. She said the Chamber of Commerce website has more information. * McGee Drive Reconstruction Project. Councilmember Schueler said the McGee Drive Reconstruction Project from Highway 9 to Westbrooke Terrace will begin on Wednesday, July 13, starting on the southbound lane. She said McGee Drive is buckling in places and this project will take approximately 4 months. She said detours are expected. * Moore-Lindsay Historical Museum. Councilmember Grant announced that the Moore-Lindsey Historical House Museum has a "Sundown Town" exhibit that runs from June 18 through October 29. She said admission is free and recommended it to everyone. * CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Page 4 Council Announcements, continued: Information about Ward 4. Councilmember Grant said she just received her IPad and phone and asked constituents to be patient with her as she catches up on what is all that is happening in Ward 4. * Water Conservation. Councilmember Holman reminded everyone that the City is on year round odd/even watering and it is a good idea to conserve whenever possible. He reminded everyone that Lake Thunderbird is classified an "Impaired Body of Water" and everyone needs to be conscious of that. ***** CONSENT DOCKET This item is placed on the agenda so that the City Council, by unanimous consent, can designate those routine agenda items that they wish to be approved or acknowledged by one motion. If any item proposed does not meet with approval of all Councilmembers, that item will be heard in regular order. Staff recommends that Item 4 through Item 18 be placed on the consent docket. Motion made by Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 1 Studley. Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock Item 4 through Item 18 were Placed on the Consent Docket. ***** Reports/Communications 4. CONSIDERATION OF SUBMISSION, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR REJECTION OF RECEIPT OF THE CITY MANAGER’S CONTRACT AND CHANGE ORDER REPORT AND DIRECTING THE FILING THEREOF. Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock. Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Page 5 Item 4, continued: Items submitted for the record 1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Brenda Hall, City Clerk 2. Memorandum dated June 27, 2022, from Rachel Croft, Staff Engineer, through Chris Mattingly, P.E., Director of Utilities, to Darrel Pyle, City Manager 3. Change Order No. One to Contract K-2122-48 The City Manager’s Contract and Change Order Report was Submitted and Acknowledged. ***** Request for Payment 5. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF PAYMENT OF FYE 2023 DUES ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000 TO THE OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023. Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock. Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock Items submitted for the record 1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Brenda Hall, City Clerk 2. Invoice 082865 dated July 1, 2022, in the amount of $65,000 from Oklahoma Municipal League Payment of Dues Assessment in the Amount of $65,000 to Oklahoma Municipal League was Approved. ***** 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF PAYMENT OF FYE 2023 DUES ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,711 TO THE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA GOVERNMENTS FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023. Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock. Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Page 6 Item 6, continued: Items submitted for the record 1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Brenda Hall, City Clerk 2. Invoice 7524 dated July 1, 2022, in the amount of $68,856 from the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments Payment of Dues Assessment in the Amount of $68,856 to the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments was Approved. ***** Acceptance of Deed 7. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF DECLARATION OF SURPLUS AND/OR OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OR DISPOSAL THEREOF. Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock. Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock Items submitted for the record 1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Frederick Duke, Procurement Analyst 2. Inventory of Goods to be Auctioned Declaration of Surplus and/or Obsolete Equipment and Materials was Approved and the Sale or Disposal Thereof was Authorized. ***** Easement 8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF EASEMENT E-2223-2: A PERMANENT PUBLIC SIDEWALK EASEMENT DONATED BY BILL ROBERT AND MARY R. NOELKER AT 2504 LANGLEY COURT IN THE ST. JAMES PARK, SECTION 3 ADDITION. (GENERALLY LOCATED ONE-QUARTER MILE NORTH OF CEDAR LANE ROAD AND EAST 24TH AVENUE NW.) Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock. Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Page 7 Item 8, continued: Items submitted for the record 1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Jack Burdett, Subdivision Development Coordinator 2. Easement E-2223-2 with Exhibit “A”, location map and legal description 3. Location map Easement E-2223-2 was Accepted. ***** Contracts 9. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF CHANGE ORDER NO. ONE TO CONTRACT K-2122-5: BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND PARATHON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY DECREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $9,563.46 FOR A REVISED AMOUNT OF $195,661.54 FOR THE GROVER LANE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROJECT, AND FINAL PAYMENT OF $14,216.40 FOR THE GROVER LANE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock. Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock Items submitted for the record 1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Joseph Hill, Streets Program Manager 2. Change Order No. One to Contract K-2122-5 3. Before and After Photographs of the Project 4. Project location map Change Order No. One to Contract K-2122-5 was Approved, the Project was Accepted, and Final Payment in the Amount of $14,216.40 was Approved. ***** CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Page 8 10. CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING, ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF BID 2223-1 AND CONTRACT K-2223-1: BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND ARROYO’S CONCRETE L.L.C., IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,124,371.50 FOR THE URBAN CONCRETE PAVEMENT PROJECT, FYE 2023 LOCATIONS, BID 1, PERFORMANCE BOND B-2223-1; STATUTORY BOND B-2223-2; MAINTENANCE BOND MB-2223-1, AND RESOLUTION R-2223-1 GRANTING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock. Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock Items submitted for the record 1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Joseph Hill, Streets Program Manager 2. Contract K-2223-1 3. Performance Bond B-2223-1 4. Statutory Bond B-2223-2 5. Maintenance Bond MB-2223-1 6. Resolution R-2223-1 7. Project location map The Bid was Awarded to Arroyo’s Concrete, Contract K-2223-1 and Associated Bonds were Approved, and Resolution R-2223-1 was Adopted. ***** 11. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2223-3: A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICES, WILDLIFE SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 FOR THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL/WORK PLAN FOR CONTROL OF AQUATIC RODENTS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023. Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock. Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock Items submitted for the record 1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Jason Murphy, Stormwater Program Manager 2. Contract K-2223-3 Contract K-2223-3 was Approved. ***** CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Page 9 12. CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING, ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF BID 2223-3 AND CONTRACT K-2223-4 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND INNOVATIVE ROADWAY SOLUTIONS, L.L.C., IN THE AMOUNT OF $614,478.48 FOR THE ASPHALT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROJECT, FYE 2022 AND 2023 LOCATIONS, PERFORMANCE BOND B-2223-5; STATUTORY BOND B-2223-6; MAINTENANCE BOND MB-2223-3, AND RESOLUTION R-2223-3 GRANTING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock. Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock Items submitted for the record 1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Joseph Hill, Streets Program Manager 2. Contract K-2223-4 3. Performance Bond B-2223-5 4. Statutory Bond B-2223-6 5. Maintenance Bond B-2223-3 6. Resolution R-2223-3 7. Project Location Map 8. List of locations The Bid was Awarded to Innovative Roadway Solutions, L.L.C., Contract K-2223-4 and Associated Bonds were Approved, and Resolution R-2223-3 was Adopted. ***** 13. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2223-7: A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY AND DUKE’S SALES AND SERVICE, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $169,000 TO PROVIDE ROOT CONTROL FOR SANITARY SEWER MAINS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF NORMAN. Acting as the Norman Utilities Authority Motion made by Trustee Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Trustee Ward 8 Peacock. Voting Yea: Chairman Heikkila, Trustee Ward 1 Studley, Trustee Ward 2 Schueler, Trustee Ward 4 Grant, Trustee Ward 5 Tortorello, Trustee Ward 7 Holman, Trustee Ward 8 Peacock Items submitted for the record 1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Scott Aynes, Line Maintenance Manager 2. Contract K-2223-7 I Contract K-2223-7 was Approved. ***** 14. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT OR POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2223-9: A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 P a g e 10 NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY, THE OKLAHOMA WATER RESOURCES BOARD AND THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,900 TO PROVIDE FOR CANADIAN RIVER WATER QUALITY AND WATER QUANTITY MONITORING THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023. Acting as the Norman Utilities Authority Motion made by Trustee Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Trustee Ward 8 Peacock. Voting Yea: Chairman Heikkila, Trustee Ward 1 Studley, Trustee Ward 2 Schueler, Trustee Ward 4 Grant, Trustee Ward 5 Tortorello, Trustee Ward 7 Holman, Trustee Ward 8 Peacock Items submitted for the record 1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Nathan Madenwald, Utilities Engineer 2. Contract K-2223-9 Contract K-2223-9 was Approved. ***** Resolutions 15. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-11: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZING JOINT PETITION SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM FILED BY KEITH NELSON UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION STATUTES OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE CASE OF KEITH NELSON V. THE CITY OF NORMAN, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION CASE 2022-01836 F; DIRECTING THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO THEN FILE SUCH SETTLEMENT AND ALL ATTENDANT COSTS IN THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO SUBSEQUENTLY PURCHASE SUCH WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION JUDGMENT FROM THE RISK MANAGEMENT INSURANCE FUND. Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock. Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 P a g e 11 Item 15, continued: Items submitted for the record 1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Jeanne Snider, Assistant City Attorney 2. Resolution R-2223-11 3. Settlement calculations Resolution R-2223-11 was Adopted. ***** 16. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, APPROPRIATING $17,018.47 FROM THE RISK FUND BALANCE TO REPAIR AND REPLACE TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT OR TRAFFIC SIGNS DAMAGED IN TRAFFIC COLLISIONS. Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock. Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock Items submitted for the record 1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Jami Short, Traffic Engineer 2. Resolution R-2223-12 Resolution R-2223-12 was Adopted. ***** 17. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-15: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT, EXECUTE, AND FILE ANNUAL NON-COMPETITIVE GRANT APPLICATIONS UNDER 49 U.S.C. §§ 5307 AND 5339 AND ANY CORRESPONDING REQUIRED ASSURANCES OR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NORMAN WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO AID IN THE FINANCING OF PUBLIC TRANSIT IN URBANIZED AREAS AND BUS AND BUS FACILITIES PLANNING, CAPITAL, AND/OR ASSISTANCE PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SET FORTH AND EXECUTE POLICIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROGRAMMING OF PROJECTS, BUDGETS, AND PROCUREMENT NEEDS. Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 P a g e 12 Item 17, continued: Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock Items submitted for the record 1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Taylor Johnson, Transit and Parking Program Manager 2. Resolution R-2223-15 Resolution R-2223-15 was Adopted. ***** 18. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-16: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, APPROPRIATING $3,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE AND $7,000 FROM THE REIMBURSEMENTS-MISC. RISK MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT FOR PAYMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED FOR THE CARE OF ANIMALS SEIZED BY THE NORMAN ANIMAL WELFARE DIVISION. Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock. Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock Items submitted for the record 1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Jeanne Snider, Assistant City Attorney with Attachment A, List of Animals Removed from 5701 East Robinson Street on April 12, 2022; and Attachment B, Cost of Care, City of Norman vs. Stachmus and Anglin, District Court of Cleveland County, CJ-2022-424 2. Resolution R-2223-16 Participants in discussion 1. Mr. Darrel Pyle, City Manager 2. Ms. Jeanne Snider, Assistant City Attorney Resolution R-2223-16 was Adopted. ***** CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 P a g e 13 Approval of the Consent Docket Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock This is the end of the Consent Docket. Item 1 through Item 18 were Approved on the Consent Docket. ***** MISCELLANEOUS COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT The Meeting Adjourned at 7:13 p.m. ____________________________________ ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 P a g e 14

Agenda

CITY OF NORMAN, OK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 201 West Gray, Norman, OK 73069 Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 6:30 PM AGENDA It is the policy of the City of Norman that no person or groups of persons shall on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, marital status, including marriage to a person of the same sex, disability, retaliation, or genetic information, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in employment activities or in all programs, services, or activities administered by the City, its recipients, sub-recipients, and contractors. In the event of any comments, complaints, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, and auxiliary aids and services regarding accessibility or inclusion, please contact the ADA Technician at 405-366-5424, Relay Service: 711. To better serve you, five (5) business days' advance notice is preferred. CITY COUNCIL, NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY, NORMAN MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY, AND NORMAN TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY You are required to sign up in advance of the meeting on the City’s webpage, by calling the City Clerk's Office (405-366-5406), or at the Council Chambers prior to the start of the meeting with your name, ward, and item you wish to speak to including whether you are a proponent or opponent. When the time comes for public comments, the Clerk will call your name and you can make your way to the podium. Comments may be limited on items of higher interest, if so, the Mayor will announce that at the beginning of the meeting. Participants may speak one time only up to 3 minutes per person per item. There will be no yielding of time to another person. Sign up does not guarantee you will get to speak if the allotted time for that item has already been exhausted. If there is time remaining after those registered to speak have spoken, persons not previously signed up may have the opportunity to speak. Comments received must be limited to the motion on the floor only. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE MINUTES AS FOLLOWS: CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 1, 2022 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 15, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Page |1 CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF MARCH 1, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 10, 2022 NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY MINUTES OF MAY 10, 2022 NORMAN MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY MINUTES OF MAY 10, 2022 NORMAN TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY MINUTES OF MAY 10, 2022 PROCLAMATIONS 2. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF PROCLAMATION P-2223-1: A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF JULY, 2022, AS WATER’S WORTH IT™ MONTH IN THE CITY OF NORMAN 3. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF PROCLAMATION P-2223-2: A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF JULY, 2022, AS LAKES APPRECIATION MONTH AND THE WEEK OF JULY 25TH AS LOVE YOUR LAKE WEEK IN THE CITY OF NORMAN COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS CONSENT DOCKET This item is placed on the agenda so that the City Council, by unanimous consent, can designate those routine agenda items that they wish to be approved or acknowledged by one motion. If any item proposed does not meet with approval of all Councilmembers, that item will be heard in regular order. Staff recommends that Item 4 through Item 18 be placed on the consent docket. Reports/Communications 4. CONSIDERATION OF SUBMISSION, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR REJECTION OF RECEIPT OF THE CITY MANAGER’S CONTRACT AND CHANGE ORDER REPORT AND DIRECTING THE FILING THEREOF. Request for Payment 5. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF PAYMENT OF FYE 2023 DUES ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000 TO THE OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Page |2 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF PAYMENT OF FYE 2023 DUES ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,711 TO THE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA GOVERNMENTS FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023. Acceptance of Deed 7. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF DECLARATION OF SURPLUS AND/OR OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OR DISPOSAL THEREOF. Easement 8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF EASEMENT E-2223-2: A PERMANENT PUBLIC SIDEWALK EASEMENT DONATED BY BILL ROBERT AND MARY R. NOELKER AT 2504 LANGLEY COURT IN THE ST. JAMES PARK, SECTION 3 ADDITION. (GENERALLY LOCATED ONE-QUARTER MILE NORTH OF CEDAR LANE ROAD AND EAST 24TH AVENUE NW.) Contracts 9. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF CHANGE ORDER NO. ONE TO CONTRACT K-2122- 5: BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND PARATHON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY DECREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $9,563.46 FOR A REVISED AMOUNT OF $195,661.54 FOR THE GROVER LANE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROJECT, AND FINAL PAYMENT OF $14,216.40 FOR THE GROVER LANE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT 10. CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING, ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF BID 2223-1 AND CONTRACT K-2223- 1: BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND ARROYO’S CONCRETE L.L.C., IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,124,371.50 FOR THE URBAN CONCRETE PAVEMENT PROJECT, FYE 2023 LOCATIONS, BID 1, PERFORMANCE BOND B-2223-1; STATUTORY BOND B2223-2; MAINTENANCE BOND MB-2223-1, AND RESOLUTION R-2223-1 GRANTING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. 11. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2223-3: A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICES, WILDLIFE SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 FOR THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL/WORK PLAN FOR CONTROL OF AQUATIC RODENTS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023. 12. CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING, ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF BID 2223-3 AND CONTRACT K-2223- 4 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND INNOVATIVE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Page |3 ROADWAY SOLUTIONS, L.L.C., IN THE AMOUNT OF $614,478.48 FOR THE ASPHALT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROJECT, FYE 2022 AND 2023 LOCATIONS, PERFORMANCE BOND B-2223-5; STATUTORY BOND B-2223-6; MAINTENANCE BOND MB-2223-3, AND RESOLUTION R-2223-3 GRANTING TAX- EXEMPT STATUS 13. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2223-7: A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY AND DUKE’S SALES AND SERVICE, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $169,000 TO PROVIDE ROOT CONTROL FOR SANITARY SEWER MAINS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF NORMAN. 14. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT OR POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2223-9: A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE NORMAN UTIILITIES AUTHORITY, THE OKLAHOMA WATER RESOURCES BOARD AND THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,900 TO PROVIDE FOR CANADIAN RIVER WATER QUALITY AND WATER QUANTITY MONITORING THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023. Resolutions 15. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-11: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZING JOINT PETITION SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM FILED BY KEITH NELSON UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION STATUTES OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE CASE OF KEITH NELSON V. THE CITY OF NORMAN, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION CASE 2022-01836 F; DIRECTING THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO THEN FILE SUCH SETTLEMENT AND ALL ATTENDANT COSTS IN THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO SUBSEQUENTLY PURCHASE SUCH WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION JUDGMENT FROM THE RISK MANAGEMENT INSURANCE FUND. 16. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, APPROPRIATING $17,018.47 FROM THE RISK FUND BALANCE TO REPAIR AND REPLACE TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT OR TRAFFIC SIGNS DAMAGED IN TRAFFIC COLLISIONS. 17. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-15: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT, EXECUTE, AND FILE ANNUAL NON-COMPETITIVE GRANT APPLICATIONS UNDER 49 U.S.C. §§ 5307 AND 5339 AND ANY CORRESPONDING REQUIRED ASSURANCES OR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NORMAN WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO AID IN THE FINANCING OF PUBLIC TRANSIT IN URBANIZED AREAS AND BUS AND BUS FACILITIES PLANNING, CAPITAL, AND/OR ASSISTANCE PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Page |4 MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SET FORTH AND EXECUTE POLICIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROGRAMMING OF PROJECTS, BUDGETS, AND PROCUREMENT NEEDS. 18. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-16: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, APPROPRIATING $3,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE AND $7,000 FROM THE REIMBURSEMENTS-MISC. RISK MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT FOR PAYMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED FOR THE CARE OF ANIMALS SEIZED BY THE NORMAN ANIMAL WELFARE DIVISION. MISCELLANEOUS COMMENTS This is an opportunity for citizens to address City Council. Due to Open Meeting Act regulations, Council is not able to participate in discussion during miscellaneous comments. Remarks should be directed to the Council as a whole and limited to three minutes or less. ADJOURNMENT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Page |5

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