Here we go. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. N. Heat. Heat. Good evening and welcome to the 5:00 Tulsa City Council meeting. You can view this meeting on our Facebook page, our YouTube channel, cops channel 24 and rtgvonline.org. Assisting the council tonight are Jack Blair, city attorney, Lorie Doring, uh, secretary of the council, and Brandon Worley, council staff. If you wish to speak on an agenda item, please see Brandon to complete a request to speak card prior to that item being read. You will not be allowed to speak on any item that has already been read. Uh please join me in the pledge of allegiance to our flag to our country and remain standing for a moment of silence. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. You may be seated. Uh tonight we have proclamations for December years of service. You want to join me? Okay, good evening. The city of Tulsa has an incredible team of over 3,500 public servants dedicated to making all aspects of city government run smoothly. Each month, the city council is pleased to recognize some of these exceptional public servants who have committed dedicated uh committed, excuse me, not committed, but maybe we are committed. I DON'T KNOW. [laughter] I mean, if you've served this long [laughter] committed decades um of their lives and their career with this city. Um so we have several proclamations um this evening. They all read um the same thing but of course just the name changes. So um on each proclamation it reads whereas these employees have dedicated years of service to the city of Tulsa, its officials and its citizens. And therefore, we uh Mayor Monroe Nichols and the Tulsa City Council do hereby express our sincerest appreciation for these employees years of hard work, dedication, and continued service to the city of Tulsa and its citizens. So, our first one tonight is Eric Lee. >> [applause] >> Um and Mr. Lee has committed 30 years of service. [laughter] He is definitely committed. Yeah, he has obviously >> Thank you so much. >> Thank you for your service. >> You got to take a picture. It's still >> I know he's 30 years. >> [applause] >> This is definitely teamwork right here. This is awesome. Thank you. >> Um, all right. Next one is Alicia Ryder, human resources. 25 years of service. Thank you so much for your service. >> Thank you. Thank you, sir. >> We're going to go over there. All right, we have spirit. Yes, we do. >> HR has spirit. >> Where's water and sewer? We have more. >> Start bringing a spirit. [laughter] Exactly. >> All right. Next one is uh Jesse Muro. [screaming] [applause] [cheering] Housing and development. 20 years of service. All right. Come on. [applause] >> [laughter] [applause] >> He's got to run through the line. Uhuh. Uhuh. Jesse. Jesse. >> [laughter] >> Jess, >> Jesse, >> you need to come back. [laughter] >> Right here. >> There you go. [applause] >> And it's new. All right. Mary Newwin with information technology. >> [applause] >> SAY that right. >> Did we say it correctly? >> When? Okay. Mary Win with information technology 20 years. [applause] Come on. One two three. [applause] >> All right, HR, you definitely have to come back every month for this. [laughter] All right. And Janette Deose, >> there she is. [applause and cheering] >> Thank you. Thank you. Oh we pray. >> [applause] >> I got it. >> [laughter] >> We can't tell staff what to do. So, I'm sorry. [laughter] >> Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. >> Uh, so many employees who are receiving their years of service award this month could not be here tonight. Uh, we would like to acknowledge their contributions to the city for 35 years of service. Uh, John Wheel, asset management for 25 years of service. YEP. [applause] Uh Clarice Hunter with Parks and Recreation, 20 years of service. Uh Shade Duff with Tulsa Police Department. The continued growth of our city of Tulsa is a direct result of the valued employees that serve our city 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are true representation of service, excellence, loyalty, and commitment. Your work does not go unnoticed and the many sacrifices are truly appreciated. Thank you. [applause] That was a fun one. >> All right, here we go. Uh, people wishing to speak on an agenda item are limited to five minutes total per meeting. Public input is a time for for members of the public to provide insight on an agenda item. Due to the meeting format, public input is not a time for a question and answer period. All comment should be relevant to the agenda item and directed to the council. We are using an electronic electronic timing system. In front of the speakers at the microphone, there is a timer uh that will countd down the time used. A green light uh will indicate your time is running. A yellow light will come on when you have 30 seconds remaining in your allotted time. A blinking red light will be shown uh when your time is I don't like that word expired, but done. So uh we ask that you stay within your time limit so everyone wishing uh to speak is given equal time. So thank you. Please keep the podium area railings and aisles free from recording devices and tripods. Recording equipment and accessories including tripods must be set up in the media center as posted on tonight's agenda. Certain items are subject to consideration and possible approval adoption denial amendment or revision. Item 11A has been rescheduled. I call this meeting to order. Please call the role. >> Councelor Hal Harper >> here. >> Councelor Archie >> here. >> Councelor Dutton >> here. Councelor Bellis >> here. >> Councelor Gilbert >> here. >> Councelor Bengal >> here. >> Councelor Dector Wright >> here. Councelor Leaken >> here. >> Councelor Bush >> here. >> All right. Item number one, receipt and filing of minutes 1A, minutes of regular meeting held at 4 p.m. on November 12th, 2025. be minutes of regular meeting held at 5:00 p.m. on November 12th, 2025. Do we have any speakers? >> We have no speakers. >> Is there council discussion? Move to approve items 1, A, and B. Second. Please call the role. >> Councelor Bellis, >> yes. >> Councelor Gilbert, >> yes. >> Councelor Benel, >> yes. >> Councelor Dector Wright, >> yes. >> Councelor Leaken, >> yes. >> Councelor Bush, >> yes. >> Councelor Hall Harper, >> yes. >> Councelor Archie, >> yes. >> Councelor Dutton, >> yes. >> All right. Items 1A and 1B are approved. Um, two appointments and reappointments to A, Leanne Helmer, appointment to the Tulsa City County Library Commission. Terms term expires July 31st, 2028. B, Rosalyn Williams reappointment to the board of adjustment. Term expires May 10th, 2028. Do we have any speakers? >> Yes, we have one speaker, Mr. John Hoffings for 2 A and B. Thank you. Peace. Yes, peace. I'm thankful for our leaders, the honorable chair, Karen Gilbert, and our honorable vice chair, Christian Bingle. Our honorable counselors, staff, team, security. Y'all are honorable. We are thankful to the citizens of this great city of love, Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is a joy to be with you on this 10th day of December in the year of our loving Lord Jesus Christ 2025. Yes. Appointments and reappoints. A. Leanne Helen. B. Rosalind Williams. May we continue to honor our volunteers and employees. Thank you family. >> Thank you, Mr. Hines. Any other speakers? >> No other speakers. >> Is there any council discussion? >> Move to approve items 2 A and B. Second. Please call the role. >> Councelor Bellis, >> yes. >> Councelor Gilbert, >> yes. >> Councelor Bengal, >> yes. >> Councelor Dector Wright, >> yes. >> Councelor Leaken, >> yes. >> Councelor Bush, >> yes. >> Councelor Ho Harper, >> yes. >> Councelor Archie, >> yes. >> Councelor Dutton, >> yes. >> Okay. Items 2 A and B are approved. Any commissioners here this evening? I don't see any. So, okay. Uh, three, public hearings. 3A public hearing to receive comments from citizens regarding the proposed ordinance closing a certain portion of a public way located at 1520 North Hartford Avenue requested by Bailey Bence of Eller Dri on behalf of the Tulsa Economic Development Corporation as situated between Pine Street and Greenwood Avenue and between lot 4, block four, lot seven, block five in Dunbar edition with utilities scheduled to remain on the easement retained over the entire ride ofway. Um, is there a motion to enter public hearing? >> Move to enter public hearings. >> Second. >> Please call the role. >> Councelor Bellis, >> yes. >> Councelor Gilbert, >> yes. >> Councelor Bengal, >> yes. >> Councelor Dr. Wright, >> yes. >> Councelor Leaken, >> yes. >> Councelor Bush, >> yes. >> Councelor Hall Harper, >> yes. >> Councelor Archie, >> yes. >> Councelor Dutton, >> yes. >> Any please call the first speaker. >> Our first speaker is Mr. James Alexander Jr. >> Good evening everyone. >> Good evening. >> This is very interesting to me what's going on in the entitlement area. Uh this is a proposal to close an easement between um the old Molton Hospital and the library and they're doing this to further future development. Now, the problem I have and I, my wife and I, we've been working in this community since 1993. And we studied and we went to see people that uh has something to do with the money that comes into North Tulsa every year since 1969. And the city of Tulsa has just told North Tulsa to go to hell. We going to do what we want to do. Now, this is an entitlement area. The only area in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that comes with a money and a plan. And the city has taken over all of that. But now they're using a selected group of Negroes to help them plan this. This is not the way that's set up. Now, I'm not happy about putting a incubator service in that uh library. I'm not happy about using the old Martin Center as a place to do that. And here's why. First of all, it did not come to the public. And I am part of the public and will be as long as I'm able to walk. Well, as long as I'm here, if I'm able to get up and come down here, I'mma be down here voicing my opinion because it's my opinion and I'm going to give it. Don't care who lack it. So, as looking in North Tulsa in the last, let's say 25 years, uh there's a problem. And the people that's living over there that are black need to get off their tails and start working for their community because the community is changing. And it's changing in a bad way. A very bad way. If you black and live in this entitlement area, it's time to get your butts up and do something. Okay. Next speaker, please. >> I pass. >> Our next speaker is Bernice Alexander. >> I pass. Okay. Any is that all the speakers? >> We have no other speakers. >> Okay. Without objection, we will exit public hearing for mayor's items. Mayor is not here tonight to report on community events or briefing of city activities. Um the remaining items 4B through 4J will not be read aloud. However, public comments will be received on these items. Do we have any speakers? We have one speaker, Mr. John Hoffines for 4 F, GH, and I. Thank you. [clears throat] Yes. Agenda item 4F, a donation from Tulsa Bal Ballet Partners in Art to the City of Tulsa Municipal Court of 50 vouchers to attend the Nutcracker on December 12th, 2025 as part of the Hope for the Holidays program. Hope the program named Hope for the Holidays aligns perfectly with the Christian understanding. Jesus is the ultimate source of hope and light in the world. Remembered particularly during the Advent and Christmas season, Jesus taught the importance of serving others. This donation directly serves individuals and will help many experience the joy of ballet. Agenda item 4G, a travel donation from Bloomberg Philanthropies for Dana Walton traveling to Boston, Massachusetts to participate in the city leadership program on municipal innovation. Bloomberg Philanthropy seems I noticed on one of their pages they are supporting Israeli cities helping them to rebuild with millions of dollars. Yes, it appears they are helping the great nation of Israel. This is positive. Almighty God, we invoke your guidance. Agenda item 4, a travel donation from IO Solutions and the St. Paul Police Department for Matthew Arnold to travel to St. Paul, Minnesota to serve as an assessor for the St. Paul Police Department Sergeant Assessment Center. I'm grateful for our excellent police department and all our first responders. Agenda item 4 I, a special event application, Hanukkah Winter Light Festival scheduled for December 14th, 2025 at 1719 Aaso Avenue. Our Jewish friends are such blessings. May we wish all Jewish members of our Tulsa and beyond family happy Hanukkah as they celebrate the Mcabes victory and the dedication of the rebuilding of the temple. And may the light they shine and the oil of joy they share be multiplied into their lives. And Tulsa will do well to build a temple, a worship center, so we can celebrate day and night the Lord as one family. Our Jewish community consists of precious persons. Honorable counselors, yes, in support of this Hanukkah winter festival scheduled for Yes, in support of this. I am in support, as you figured, of this Hanukkah winter light festival scheduled for December 14th at 1719 South Aaso Avenue. Jesus celebrated this feast of dedication, now called Hanukkah. I give thanks to the Lord for our Jewish neighbors and for the freedom they have to gather, to celebrate, and to bless our city. May this festival shine with safety, joy, and peace for every family who attends. I pray God's light will rest on this event and on those who organize it and on this council as you make decisions that welcome prayer, strengthen community, and brighten Tulsa with kindness and unity. Thank you, family. >> Thank you, Mr. Hines. Do we have any other speakers? >> We have no other speakers. >> Is there council discussion? Move to approve items 4B through 4J with the emergency clause on items 4B and 4 C. >> Second. Please call the role. >> Councelor Bellis, >> yes. >> Councelor Gilbert, >> yes. >> Councelor Bengal, >> yes. >> Councelor Dr. Wright, >> yes. >> Councelor Leighton, >> yes. >> Councelor Bush, >> yes. >> Councelor Hall Harper, >> yes. >> Councelor Archie, >> yes. >> Councelor Dutton, >> yes. >> Okay. Items 4B through 4J are approved with the emergency clause on items 4 B through 4 C. Five. Five authorities, boards, and commissions. 5A, resoning application for a major amendment to PUD286B. Adding low impact manufacturing and industry as allowed uh use and adding other uses allowed in the ILNOM zoning districts for property located west of the southwest corner of East 47th Place and South Mingo Road. B. Reszoning application Z7839 from OM to CH for property located west of the northwest corner of East 48th Place South and South Mingo Road requested by John W. Moody. Um do we have any speakers on these items? >> We have no speakers. >> Okay. Is there council discussion? >> Move to approve items 5A and B. >> Second. Please call the role. >> Councelor Bellis. >> Yes. >> Councelor Gilbert. >> Yes. >> Councelor Bengal. Yes. >> Councelor Dr. Wright. >> Yes. >> Councelor Leaken. >> Yes. >> Councelor Bush. >> Yes. >> Councelor Hall Harper. >> Yes. >> Councelor Archie. >> Yes. >> Councelor Dutton. >> Yes. >> Okay. Items 5A and 5B are approved. Six ordinances. First reading. The following items in the section of the agenda will not be read aloud. And without objection, items 6A and 6B will be forwarded to the next council meeting for action. Seven. Ordinances. Second reading. 7A. Reszoning ordinance Z7838 from RS3 and CS to CS for property located on the northwest corner of East Admiral Admiral Place South and North 109th East Place B. Ordinance amending title 37 Tulsa revised ordinances by adding a new section 667 titled holding or using a handheld communication device or cellular telephone in a school or road construction zone prohibiting texting or holding a handheld cellular telephone while operating a motor vehicle in a marked school zone or construction zone. Amending title 37 chapter 2 titled traffic administration section section 203 titled forms, warrants, bonds and penalties. Uh do we have any speakers on this item? >> We have no speakers. >> Is there a council discussion? Move to approve items 7 A and B with the emergency clause on 7B. >> Second. Please call the role. >> Councelor Bellis. >> Yes. >> Councelor Gilbert. >> Yes. >> Councelor Benal. Yes. >> Councelor Dr. Wright. >> Yes. >> Councelor Leaken. >> Yes. >> Councelor Bush. >> Yes. >> Councelor Hall Harper. >> Yes. >> Councelor Archie. >> Yes. >> Councelor Dutton. >> Yes. >> Okay. 7 A and B are approved with the emergency clause on 7B8. Council items A. Counselor's announcements and reports on current community events, activities, efforts, and concerns other than announcements and reports. No discussions will ensue. Anyone have any announcements? >> Go. I just wanted to um invite everyone to the Christmas parade on Saturday morning. We'll be out there and we hope to see you there as well. I think it starts at 11:00, right? >> Yes. >> 6th in Detroit, if I remember the instructions and if you see counselors, you might get candy from us. So, hope to see you on Saturday. >> Candy. Okay. Any other announcements? [clears throat] >> Yep. I just wanted to um thank Counselor Dr. Wright for helping us align with state policy on using mobile devices in school and construction zones. Um since we just voted to pass that with the emergency clause and it'll um once signed by the mayor go into effect right away. Um just wanted to flag to everyone that you shouldn't be texting and driving especially in school in construction zones. Wanted to highlight that we just passed that. That's helping us align with existing state law and also is a good reminder for everyone to drive safely, especially in those areas where there's vulnerable pedestrians. >> Keep your eyes on the road. >> Thank you. All right. Nine, new business. No items this week. 10, hearing of appeals. There are no items uh this week. Hearing of public 11, hearing of public comments. This concludes the televised portion of our meeting. Poor per council rules, no action shall be taken on matters raised or