City Council

Lawton City Hall Council Chambers/Auditorium

Agenda — 69 items

1. 1 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER WITH INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. 2 "Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Council may adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue any agenda item. The Council may also propose and enact floor amendments to any matter presented before them. When more information is needed to act on an item, the Council may refer the matter to the City Manager or the City Attorney. The Council may also refer items to standing committees of the Council or a board, commission, or authority for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely."
3. 3 ROLL CALL
4. 4 PRESENTATION: True North Award- Matthew Duvall, Animal Welfare Officer Introduction of Cliff Haggenmiller, Public Works Deputy Director
5. 5 PROCLAMATION: Citizen of the Month- Mountain Metro Ambucs National Business Women's Week White Cane Day
6. 6 REPORTS: MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL
7. 7 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Lawton citizens having an item of business to present to the City Council that does not appear on the agenda please come forward at this time. The Mayor and Council will receive comments from audience members. Council may recommend to the individual or group as to what action they should take, i.e., refer the situation to a particular department or person at the city offices. In order to participate in Audience Participation, each speaker must submit a Request to Speak Form to the City Clerk and must reside within the city limits of Lawton. Each speaker will have a 3-minute time limit, each topic will have a 9-minute time limit, and Audience Participation will be limited to 30-minutes in total. Each participant is required to adhere to the Rules of Decorum outlined in Council Policy 1-6.
8. 8 CONSENT AGENDA:
9. 1. Consider approving a resolution amending the City of Lawton FY25 Budget, as amended, by appropriating $50,000.00 from the General Fund to the Lawton Police Department’s Machinery and Equipment fund, for the purchase of a police vehicle. 24-1963
10. 2. Consider partially funding Project PR2309 Elmer Thomas Park Aquatic Center with remaining ARPA funds and, if approved, consider approving a resolution amending the City of Lawton FY25 budget, as amended, by appropriating $1,490,627.46 to the Grant Fund for ARPA-related projects. 24-1992
11. 3. Consider approving a resolution amending the City of Lawton FY25 budget, as amended, by increasing estimated 2019 Capital Improvement Fund revenues by $40,000,000.00 and to appropriate $10,000,000.00 to the 2019 Capital Improvement Fund for Propel-related expenses. 24-1998
12. 4. Consider approving a limited support agreement between the City of Lawton and the Lawton Metropolitan Area Airport Authority, contingent upon the Lawton Metropolitan Area Airport Authority also approving the agreement, to provide funding to be used solely for legal expenses related to Fire Station #2 located on airport grounds, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. 24-1970
13. 5. Consider approving an agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services for food and beverage vending machine services at City Hall and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. 24-2014
14. 6. Consider approving an Agreement for Limited Support between the Museum of the Great Plains Trust Authority and the City of Lawton to fund the continued operation of the Museum, contingent upon the Museum of the Great Plains Trust Authority approving the Agreement, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. 24-2030
15. 7. Consider and take action in approving Amendment Number 8 to the Master Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, INC, in the amount not to exceed $685,423.00 for professional engineering services for flow monitoring assessment, data analysis, and a written report as required in Sewer System Rehabilitation Consent Order 02-397 Addendum C. 24-1967
16. 8. Consider and take action approving Amendment No. 7 to the Master Services Agreement with Garver, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $541,400 for Professional Engineering Services for Maps 8 and 44 waterline rehabilitation projects. 24-1971
17. 9. Consider and take action approving Amendment No. 8 to the Master Services Agreement with Garver, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $369,950 for Professional Engineering Services for the Lawton Transit Waterline Replacement Project PU2501. 24-1973
18. 10. Consider and take action approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Traditional Inspection Onsite Services, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $821,000.00 for professional inspection and Resident Representee services on Public Utilities’ water and wastewater projects. 24-1975
19. 11. Consider approving a Change Order 1 on Project PR2309-Elmer Thomas Park Aquatic Center to reduce the contract amount by $705,049.00, based on the Value Engineering review. 24-2007
20. 12. Consider extending contract CL23-005 Nuisance Abatement to BT Lawn Maintenance of Lawton, OK. 24-1955
21. 13. Consider awarding Contract (CL24-018) Nuisance Abatement to Eagle Global Ventures, LLC of Lawton, OK. 24-1996
22. 14. Consider approving the record drawings and maintenance bonds for an 8-inch sewer to serve Acord Transportation’s property located at Lot 3, Block 3, Lawton Industrial Park, Part 2. 24-1948
23. 15. Consider and take action approving the plans, specifications and authorize advertisement for construction of PU2419 2024 CIPP Liner Project, in various areas across Lawton, to rehabilitate approximately 13,200 linear feet of high maintenance sewer lines. 24-1965
24. 16. Consider and take action approving the plans, specifications and authorize advertisement for construction of Maps 46 (PU2409), 53 (PU2404), & 58 (PU2410) Waterline Rehabilitation Projects, to rehabilitate approximately 35,000 linear feet of high maintenance water lines. 24-1966
25. 17. Consider and take action approving the plans, specifications, and authorize advertisement for construction of PU2412 Industrial Water Main Phase II Project, to complete the water line loop along 112th St from Bishop Rd to Lee Blvd and back to 97th St, providing water service for additional growth in the industrial park area. 24-1968
26. 18. Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the installation of a “Cross Traffic Does Not Stop” Sign at the corner of NW Euclid and NW Compass Ave. 24-1983
27. 19. Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the removal of the “Yield” sign at the intersection of NW Willow Creek Dr & NW Mickelgate Blvd. and replace it with the Installation of a “STOP “ sign in its place. 24-1985
28. 20. Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the installation of an “AUTISTIC CHILD” sign at 2416 SW Washington Ave and a “DEAD END “ sign on the existing post with the SW Washington Ave street name sign at SW 24th St intersection. 24-1986
29. 21. Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the installation of a Yield Sign at the intersection of NW Allison Lane and NW Mickelgate Blvd. 24-1987
30. 22. Consider adopting a resolution authorizing Traffic Control Measures with the installation of an “AUTISTIC CHILD” sign at 6202 NW Cheyenne Drive. 24-1988
31. 23. Consider adopting a resolution authorizing Traffic Control Measures with the installation of an “AUTISTIC CHILD” sign at 2618 SW B Ave. 24-1989
32. 24. Consider adopting a resolution authorizing Traffic Control Measures with the installation of a YIELD SIGN at the opening of the SW Salinas Dr at 806 SW Sedalia Ave. 24-1990
33. 25. Consider approving a resolution amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees and Charges, Lawton City Code, 2015, Pertaining to Chapter 7, Business Licenses, by Repealing Articles A-7-3 and A-7-11, and Amending Articles A-7-20 and A-7-29. 24-2018
34. 26. Consider a request to pay a fee in lieu of onsite stormwater detention for the Day Spring Church Portable Building permit located at 8612 NW Cache Road in the amount of $115.00 24-1984
35. 27. Consider accepting a Public Works Safety Equipment (PWSE) grant from Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (OMAG) in the amount of $2,000 for the purchase of traffic control devices, and authorize the execution of any documents necessary to accept the grant. 24-1993
36. 28. Consider granting the City Manager the discretion to approve payment plans on an as needed basis to assist staff with the collection of outstanding balances due to the City of Lawton. 24-1994
37. 29. Consider accepting a permanent easement from LWB Holdings, LLC. for the SW 38th Street Waterline Project EN2102A and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the documents and payment for the same. 24-1995
38. 30. Consider approval of an amendment to an easement agreement between Comanche Renewables, LLC and the City of Lawton for the use of the Landfill Gas End Use Program. 24-2000
39. 31. Consider approving an amendment to Traffic Calming Policy 10-05 in order to clarify the process for traffic calming measures once the two funded devices per ward have been utilized for the fiscal year. 24-1976
40. 32. Consider waiving Section 17-2-9-205 of Lawton City Code, 2015, to allow the Employee Advisory Committee to hold an election for committee members on the second Tuesday in November in order to provide proper notice of election. 24-2021
41. 33. Consider approving appointments to boards and commissions. 24-2020
42. 42 UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
43. 34. Consider waiving Council Policy 1-6 to reconsider an item within 6 months, consider rescinding Resolution No. 24-187, which declared the structure(s) located at 1913 NW Lincoln Avenue a dilapidated structure, and take action as deemed necessary. 24-1915
44. 44 BUSINESS ITEMS:
45. 35. Discuss contractor workmanship as it pertains to the installation of the floor coverings included in the City Hall renovation project and take action as deemed necessary. 24-2042
46. 36. Hold a public hearing and consider a resolution amending the 2030 Land Use Plan from Residential/Low Density to Residential/High Density for the property located at 801-809 NW Pershing Dr, Lawton, OK, 73507, said amendment is related to a companion rezoning request from Deborah Bell on behalf of Win-Wal Properties LLC to allow for an assisted living home on the property; and take appropriate action as deemed necessary. 24-2015
47. 37. Hold a public hearing and consider an Ordinance for a change of zoning from the R-1 Single-Family Dwelling District to the R-3 Multiple-Family District zoning classification for an assisted living home to be located at 801-809 NW Pershing Dr, Lawton, OK, 73507 and take appropriate action as deemed necessary. 24-2013
48. 38. Receive a presentation summarizing the 2024 Spirit of Survival event and discuss future Spirit of Survival events with the support of the City of Lawton. 24-2012
49. 39. Receive a presentation and consider approval for a resolution authorizing a City-Wide No-Cart-November event. 24-1999
50. 40. Hold a public hearing and consider a Resolution for an amendment to the 2030 Land Use Plan to include the parcel as part of the Industrial land use classification on property located at 10925 SW Bishop Lawton, OK 73505, and take action as deemed necessary. 24-2017
51. 41. Hold a public hearing and consider an Ordinance to change the zoning from the Temporary I-4 Heavy Industrial District to I-4 Heavy Industrial District zoning classification on property located at 10925 SW Bishop Lawton, OK 73505, and take action as deemed necessary. 24-2016
52. 42. Consider approving an ordinance pertaining to Business Licenses by amending Sections 7-9-1-901, 7-9-1-902, 7-9-1-903, 7-9-1-904, 7-9-1-905, 7-9-1-906, 7-9-1-907, 7-9-1-908, 7-9-1-909, and 7-9-1-910, Division 7-9-1, Article 7-9; Repealing and Reserving Sections 7-9-1-911, 7-9-1-912, 7-9-1-913, 7-9-1-914, 7-9-1-915, and 7-9-1-916, Division 7-9-1, Article 7-9, Chapter 7, Lawton City Code, 2015; by re-titling the Article to Estate Sales, by removing the requirement for businesses to obtain distress/closing out sales, re-titling the Division to Estate Sales, requiring a permit for estate sales, listing the applications requirements for estate sales, listing requirements for auctions as part of estate sales, listing issuance and transferability of estate sale permits, term of estate sale permits, estate sale permit fees, stating reasons for refusal to issue a permit or revocation of an estate sale permit, listing violations, accessory activities prohibited, listing exemptions from obtaining estate sale permits, providing for severability, establishing an effective date and allowing for floor amendments. 24-2019
53. 43. Consider approving a resolution amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees and Charges, Lawton City Code, 2015, pertaining to Chapter 7, Business Licenses, by amending Article A-7-9 and establishing an effective date. 24-2032
54. 44. Consider whether to approve the property owner to continue remodeling the structure located at 1515 SW H Avenue, per Section 6-1-1-108 Section D that states after 180 days the property will go back to City council for specific authorization by the Council. 24-1952
55. 45. Direct staff to provide a comprehensive, step-by-step process for the potential sale of the Chandler Creek property, including necessary actions to declare the property surplus and protect the city's water supply. 24-1977
56. 46. Consider approving the addition of SW 38th Street (from West Gore Blvd to SW Lee Blvd) and SW Lee Blvd (from SW 38th Street to SW 67th Street) to the list of roads qualifying for street rehabilitation, including milling, overlaying, and deep depth repair, as recommended by the Streets and Bridges Committee, noting that funding has not been identified. 24-2010
57. 57 STAFF REPORTS:
58. 47. Receive a report on completion of the “Paws on the Ground” Eagle Scout Project by Bryce Mosely benefiting the Dog Park. 24-2023
59. 48. Receive a report from Lawton Police Department on the status of Body Cameras and other crime fighting technology currently being utilized by the Lawton Police Department. 24-1960
60. 49. Provide City Council with an update on the FY 2024 Audit Process.
61. 50. Receive a report from staff regarding the status of the program to install signage regarding panhandling and take action as deemed necessary. 24-2009
62. 62 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS:
63. 51. Pursuant to Section 307B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to discuss a possible pending action with Great Plains Improvement Foundation concerning a HOME Program Finding Report received from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to the City of Lawton on July 26, 2024, and if necessary, take appropriate action in open session. 24-2035
64. 52. Pursuant to Section 307B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to discuss a pending claim for potential litigation against the real property owners of the demolished nursing home located at 1301 NW Andrews Avenue, and take appropriate action in open session. 24-2037
65. 53. Pursuant to 307B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to discuss the pending action in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma titled Felisha Parker and Laresha Parker as next of kin to Isaac D’Wayne Parker, deceased v. City of Lawton, et al, Case Number CIV-24-178-JD, and if necessary, take appropriate action in open session. 24-2041
66. 54. Pursuant to Section 307B.2, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to discuss negotiations for a Collective Bargaining Agreement for FYE 2026 between the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), Local 1882, and the City of Lawton, and, if necessary, take appropriate action in open session. 24-2038
67. 55. Pursuant to Section 307B.1, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to review the employment of Donalynn Blazek-Scherler as City Clerk, and in open session take other action as necessary. 24-1978
68. 68 ADJOURNMENT
69. 69 The City of Lawton encourages participation from all of its citizens. If participation at any public meeting is not possible due to a disability, notification to the City Clerk at (580) 581-3305 at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting is encouraged to make the necessary accommodations. The City may waive the 48 hour rule if interpreters for the deaf (signing) is not the necessary accommodation."