City Council Meeting, 1/13/26

The City Council of Norman, Oklahoma, held a meeting on January 13, 2026, where they approved multiple committee minutes and placed items 2 through 36 on the consent docket, which were unanimously approved. A significant portion of the meeting focused on zoning and development issues, including the approval of an ordinance to amend a planned unit development (PUD) to remove a commercial requirement and allow more residential units at 765 Jenkins Avenue. The council discussed parking, bike access, and sanitation services related to this development. Public comments raised concerns about trash management and communal living arrangements. Additionally, extensive public and council discussion centered on a proposed $8 million bond for a permanent homeless shelter, addressing concerns about operating costs, neighborhood impacts, funding sources, and transparency. The council postponed some items for further consideration and planned future meetings to discuss the shelter bond and other ballot items. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but budgetary and capital improvement topics, particularly related to the shelter and infrastructure, were prominent.