City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF NORMAN, OK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 201 West Gray, Norman, OK 73069 Tuesday, May 12, 2026 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, relation, 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 call 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, NORMAN TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY AND NORMAN PARKING AND TRANSIT 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 4 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 AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. RECOGNITION OF THE 2025-2026 NORMAN YOUTH COUNCIL. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Page |1 PROCLAMATIONS 2. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF PROCLAMATION P-2526-40: A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, PROCLAIMING SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026, AS KIDS TO PARKS DAY IN THE CITY OF NORMAN. 3. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF PROCLAMATION P-2526-42: A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 17 THROUGH MAY 23, 2026 AS PUBLIC WORKS WEEK IN THE CITY OF NORMAN. 4. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF PROCLAMATION P-2526-43: A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, PROCLAIMING THE THIRD WEEKEND IN MAY 2026, AS NORMAN ARTS FESTIVAL WEEKEND IN THE CITY OF NORMAN. 5. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF PROCLAMATION P-2526-44: A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026, AS BIKE MONTH AND FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026, AS BIKE-TO-WORK DAY IN THE CITY OF NORMAN. 6. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF PROCLAMATION P-2526-45: A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026, AS ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH IN THE CITY OF NORMAN. 7. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT, APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF PROCLAMATION P-2526-46: A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026, AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH 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 8 through Item 23 be placed on the consent docket. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Page |2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE MINUTES AS FOLLOWS: CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 27, 2024, APRIL 14, 2024, AND APRIL 28, 2026. NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 27, 2024, APRIL 14, 2024, AND APRIL 28, 2026. NORMAN MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 27, 2024, APRIL 14, 2024, AND APRIL 28, 2026. NORMAN TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 27, 2024, APRIL 14, 2024, AND APRIL 28, 2026. NORMAN PARKING AND TRANSIT AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 28, 2026. CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 10, 2026; MARCH 24, 2026; APRIL 7, 2026; AND APRIL 14, 2026. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 28, 2026. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 5, 2026, AND APRIL 2, 2026. CITY COUNCIL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 9, 2026. CITY COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 16, 2026. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 26, 2026. First Reading Ordinance 9. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF ORDINANCE O-2526-30 UPON FIRST READING BY TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AMENDING SECTION 36-201 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NORMAN SO AS TO REMOVE LOTS 14 THROUGH 22 AND LOTS 28 THROUGH 36, ALL OF BLOCK 4 IN HARDIE-RUCKER ADDITION, TO NORMAN, CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, FROM THE R-1, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, AND R-3, MULTIFAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, AND PLACE SAME IN A SPUD, SIMPLE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY THEREOF. (PROPERTIES GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF E. LINDSEY STREET BETWEEN MCKINLEY AVENUE AND GEORGE AVENUE; WARD 7) CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Page |3  10. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF ORDINANCE O-2526-53 UPON FIRST READING BY TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, PARTIAL CLOSURE OF SPECIFIC PLATTED SIX-FOOT (6’) WIDTH UTILITY EASEMENT. (WARD 7). 11. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF ORDINANCE O-2526-39 UPON FIRST READING BY TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AMENDING SECTION 36-201 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NORMAN SO AS TO REMOVE LOT THREE (3), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF SPRING BROOK ADDITION SECTION 11, A REPLAT OF LOT 6, BLOCK 1, SPRING BROOK ADDITION SECTION 6, TO NORMAN, CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, FROM THE C-1, LOCAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND PLACE SAME IN A SPUD, SIMPLE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY THEREOF. (1130 RAMBLING OAKS DRIVE; WARD 3) 12. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF ORDINANCE O-2526-51 UPON FIRST READING BY TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT IN CHAPTER 36 (“ZONING CODE”) SECTION 36-101; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY THEREOF. 13. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF ORDINANCE O-2526-52 UPON FIRST READING BY TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30 (“SUBDIVISIONS”) OF THE CODE, SECTION 30-302, IN ORDER TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO GREENBELT ENHANCEMENT STATEMENTS AND AMENDING THE SUBMITTAL DEADLINE FOR PRELIMINARY PLATS AND IMPLEMENTING ANY NECESSARY RENUMBERING; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY THEREOF. 14. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF ORDINANCE O-2526-66 UPON FIRST READING BY TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA ADDING ARTICLE 12-VII TO THE CITY CODE CREATING PROCEDURES FOR THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY THEREOF. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Page |4  15. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF ORDINANCE O-2526-67 UPON FIRST READING BY TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA AMENDING ARTICLE 12-V, TRANSIENT GUEST ROOM TAX, SECTIONS 12-501, 12-503 AND 12-504 OF THE NORMAN CITY CODE TO CLARIFY CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND PROVIDE A CLEARER PROCESS FOR DOCUMENTING EXEMPTIONS FROM THE TAX; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY THEREOF. Appointments 16. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS AS FOLLOWS: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD TERM: 05-12-26 TO 08-13-27 BRENT NORWOOD – WARD 8 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION TERM 05-12-26 TO 07-13-27 ASHLEY KRIVOHLAVEK – WARD 7 NORMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD TERM 05-01-26 TO 05-01-29 JODY FOOTE – WARD 3 TERM 05-01-26 TO 05-01-29 LAURA DOUGHTY – WARD 8 TERM 05-01-26 TO 05-01-29 JASON BINGHAM – WARD 8 Donation 17. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 FROM CROSSLAND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. TO BE USED TO PURCHASE SERVICES AND ITEMS FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK EQUIPMENT RODEO AND COOKOUT AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT. Contracts 18. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2526-118: BY AND BETWEEN NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY AND RJN GROUP, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $172,960 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 2022 SEWER MAINTENANCE PROJECT AND THE BUDGET TRANSFER AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT. (WARDS 2 AND 8) 19. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2526-165: A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY AND RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $123,975 TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE WATER AND WASTEWATER CONNECTION FEE AND COST-OF-SERVICE STUDY AND BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT. (CITY) CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Page |5  20. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2526-169 AND PROJECT RESOLUTION R-2526-140: A PROJECT MAINTENANCE, FINANCING, AND RIGHT- OF-WAY AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT), FOR REFLECTORIZED BACKPLATES UPGRADES PHASE 2. (CITY) 21. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2526-172 AND PROJECT RESOLUTION R-2526-143: A PROJECT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN AND THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,393,893 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LINDSEY STREET SPECIAL CORRIDOR PROJECT FROM PICKARD AVENUE TO ELM AVENUE AND APPROPRIATION AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT. (WARD 4) Resolutions 22. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2526-142: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND THE NORMAN MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY TRANSFERRING $41,000 FROM THE STREET MAINTENANCE BOND (GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND SERIES 2023B) FUND BALANCE TO ROBINSON STREET PROJECTS LOCATED BETWEEN 60TH AVENUE NE AND 72ND AVENUE N.E. AND 72ND AVENUE N.E. AND 84TH AVENUE N.E. AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT. (WARD 5) 23. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2526-144: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZING A CAPITAL PROJECT FOR NORMAN TRANSIT CENTER IMPROVEMENTS; TRANSFERRING $62,140.28 FROM THE TRANSIT CENTER CONCRETE PAVEMENT PROJECT (TR0128) TO THE NORMAN TRANSIT CENTER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (TR0130); AND APPROPRIATING $18,757.00 FROM THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FUND 27 BALANCE. NON-CONSENT ITEMS Public Hearings 24. CONDUCTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE PROPOSED SECOND YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR THE NORMAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM TOTALING $1,395,502.80 TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD). CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Page |6  25. CONSIDERATION AND AWARDING OF THE BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF $10,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2026A OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND VOTE TO AWARD SAID BONDS TO THE LOWEST BIDDER COMPLYING WITH THE NOTICE OF SALE AND INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS OR TO REJECT ALL BIDS. 26. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF ORDINANCE O-2526-61 UPON FIRST, SECOND AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2026A IN THE SUM OF $10,000,000 BY THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZED AT AN ELECTION DULY CALLED AND HELD FOR SUCH PURPOSE; PRESCRIBING FORM OF BONDS; PROVIDING FOR REGISTRATION THEREOF; DESIGNATING THE REGISTRAR FOR THE ISSUE; PROVIDING FOR LEVY OF AN ANNUAL TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS AND FIXING OTHER DETAILS OF THE ISSUE; APPROVING THE FORMS OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTIONS AND ACTIONS NECESSARY FOR THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 27. CONSIDERATION AND AWARDING OF THE BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF $17,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2026B OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND VOTE TO AWARD SAID BONDS TO THE LOWEST BIDDER COMPLYING WITH THE NOTICE OF SALE AND INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS OR TO REJECT ALL BIDS. 28. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF ORDINANCE O-2526-62 UPON FIRST, SECOND AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2026B IN THE SUM OF $17,000,000 BY THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZED AT AN ELECTION DULY CALLED AND HELD FOR SUCH PURPOSE; PRESCRIBING FORM OF BONDS; PROVIDING FOR REGISTRATION THEREOF; DESIGNATING THE REGISTRAR FOR THE ISSUE; PROVIDING FOR LEVY OF AN ANNUAL TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS AND FIXING OTHER DETAILS OF THE ISSUE; APPROVING THE FORMS OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTIONS AND ACTIONS NECESSARY FOR THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 29. CONSIDERATION AND AWARDING OF THE BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2026C OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND VOTE TO AWARD SAID BONDS TO THE LOWEST BIDDER COMPLYING WITH THE NOTICE OF SALE AND INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS OR TO REJECT ALL BIDS. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Page |7  30. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF ORDINANCE O-2526-63 UPON FIRST, SECOND AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2026C IN THE SUM OF $8,000,000 BY THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZED AT AN ELECTION DULY CALLED AND HELD FOR SUCH PURPOSE; PRESCRIBING FORM OF BONDS; PROVIDING FOR REGISTRATION THEREOF; DESIGNATING THE REGISTRAR FOR THE ISSUE; PROVIDING FOR LEVY OF AN ANNUAL TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS AND FIXING OTHER DETAILS OF THE ISSUE; APPROVING THE FORMS OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTIONS AND ACTIONS NECESSARY FOR THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 four minutes or less. ADJOURNMENT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Page |8