All right.

Good evening and welcome to the 5 p.m.

Tulsa City Council meeting.

You can view this meeting on our Facebook page or YouTube channel, Cox Channel 24, or at TGovonline.org.

Assisting the council tonight are Jack Blair, City Attorney, Lori Doring, Secretary to 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.

Please join us in the pledging allegiance to the flag of our country and remain standing for a moment of silence.

Tonight we have proclamations for the neighborhood academy.

You ready?

In October of 2024, the City of Tulsa implemented a free educational program called the Neighborhood Academy, designed to equip uh residents with tools, resources, and knowledge to be uh strong community leaders and make positive changes in their neighborhoods.

So everyone tonight is getting um the proclamation that reads the honorable Monroe Nichols and the Tulsa City Council hereby present the following neighborhood academy leadership certificates in recognition of successfully completing the coursework prescribed for graduation for this program.

In witness thereof, we hereby award award uh this distinction on the twenty-fourth day of June of two thousand and twenty-six.

I'm gonna hand over the microphone.

So obviously there were twenty-seven people that went through this program.

So thank you all, those that are present and those who weren't able to make it tonight for going through this lengthy process.

There's a lot of information, and so hopefully you'll be able to take this information and make uh impactful um collaborations in your neighborhood.

So uh we're gonna go through the list here.

These are the folks that are here tonight.

Jay Renee Brinkley.

Thank you for the time.

Thank you very much.

And if what's your name is called if you wouldn't mind going down to council director right?

And we're gonna do a group photo.

Tawana Harbor.

Thank you for your time.

They're not on the future further.

Oh, does it?

Okay, forgive me.

So these first folks that we're announcing right now, these are all district one citizens.

Counselor.

All right, Morgan Jones.

Districts, great stuff.

So you'll reach the right and like space.

Athena Lester.

District one.

Yeah, I mean it.

Thank you for your time.

Thank you.

There you go.

Dwight McDonald.

Congratulations.

Ashley Smith.

Thank you for your time.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

I think I know this name.

Brentum Todd.

What's the test hard?

Congratulations.

Thank you.

All right.

We're moving on to District Two.

Deborah Atkinson.

Thank you for your time.

Cassandra Pons.

Heather Smith.

Thank you.

Yeah, it's staple.

Thank you, Mayor.

All right, from District Three.

I love this name.

Pocahontas Lindsay.

Congratulations.

Okay, from District Four, Sonia Bourne.

I'm assuming the sounds like this.

Okay.

Uh Tanya Garza.

Is that Tonya or Tania?

Okay, good, good.

Thank you.

Congratulations.

All right.

Uh Blaine Otman.

David Waldron.

Thank you for your time.

Thank you.

Great job.

All right.

Oh, I know this guy too.

Aaron York.

Thank you for your time.

Okay.

District five.

I knew I was gonna get a I knew I was gonna get a cat call.

Yeah, I knew I was gonna get a cat call.

Charlotte Ball.

Thank you so much for your comment.

Congratulations.

Where am I at?

Oh, district nine.

Okay.

Uh and if I mess this one up, please correct me.

Okay, tell me up.

Thank you so much.

You're good.

Okay.

Uh from district eight.

Uh nobody was here tonight, unfortunately.

Uh from District Nine.

Um, Kathleen Boyce.

We're gonna make several lines here.

Oh, yeah.

Patricia Breakner.

Congratulations.

Gary Breakner.

Oh, don't get rid of it.

Congratulations.

Exactly.

That's your nose.

Brian Turner.

They're everywhere, mate.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

I'll watch out.

Chad Williams.

Congratulations.

Okay, and from Oakhurst, Shawnee Sansing.

Oh, no.

Don't hurry.

Don't hurry.

Congratulations.

Thank you for your time.

Congratulations.

All right.

So congratulations to the outstanding graduating class of the City of Tulsa neighborhood academy.

Way to go.

Good job.

Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to your neighborhoods are truly inspiring.

And we celebrate the important role you will play in shaping Tulsa's future.

Thank you.

Come on, this was the neighborhood academy.

Act like neighbors.

Or no no no, you say you say we're here and I'll talk about the other way.

Oh no, you're going just to be right.

I like my and then, you can't.

I would be in there.

If I have anything like this, let's see if it's more.

Okay, so that's the other one.

All right.

All right, ready, all right.

So you can't.

I just wanted to introduce myself, Chad Williams.

So I'm the director of operations over here.

So you've probably met Jerry Bates.

I know he tries to make it.

I haven't been able to make it for all that, so you can't really do it.

Oh, yeah.

Okay, thank you.

Oh, yeah.

Okay.

That was fun.

Yeah.

All right, announcements.

People wishing to speak on an agenda item are limited to five minutes total uh per meeting.

Public input is a time for members of the public to provide insight on the agenda item due to the meeting format, public input is not a time for question and answer period.

All comments should be relevant to the agenda item and directed to the council.

We are using a fancy electronic timing system.

In front of the speakers at the microphone, there is a timer that will count down uh the time used to green light will let you know when your time is uh running, yellow light will give you caution that you're you have 30 seconds remaining, and red will be shown when your time has concluded.

Um, 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.

I call this meeting to order.

Please call the roll.

Counselor Hall Harper.

Here, Counselor Archie, here Counselor Dunton.

Here.

Counselor Bellis.

Here.

Counselor Gilbert.

Here.

Counselor Bengal.

Here.

Counselor Dr.

Right?

Here.

Counselor Lakins.

Counselor Bush.

Here.

Alright.

Item one, receipt and filing of minutes 1A, minutes of regular meeting held at 4 p.m.

on June 3rd, 2026.

B minutes of regular meeting held at 5 p.m.

on June 3rd, 2026.

Minutes of regular meeting held at 4 p.m.

on June 10th, 2026.

And D, minutes of regular meeting held at 5 p.m.

on June 10th of 2026.

Do we have any speakers?

We have no speakers.

All right.

Council discussion.

I move to approve items 1A through D.

Second.

Please call the role.

Counselor Hall Harper.

Yes.

Counselor Archie.

Yes.

Counselor Denton.

Yes.

Counselor Bellas.

Yes.

Counselor Gilbert?

Yes.

Counselor Bengal.

Yes.

Counselor Dr.

Wright?

Yes.

Counselor Lakin.

Yes.

Counselor Bush.

Yes.

All right.

Items 1A through 1D are approved.

Two appointments and reappointments.

There are no items this week.

Three public hearings.

There are no items.

Four mayor's items report from the mayor or his designee on community events briefing on city activities, city efforts, and new business.

The mayor left.

Anybody from the mayor's office want to give a report?

No?

All right.

The remaining items 4B through 4I 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 4E F and G.

Good evening, Mr.

Huffines.

Good evening, family.

Peace.

Yes.

Peace.

I'm thankful for our honorable leaders.

I'm grateful for the honorable council chair, Karen Gilbert, the Honorable Vice Chair, Christian Bingle, Honorable Counselor, Staff, Team, and Security.

We're thankful to the citizens of this great city of love, Tulsa, and this great nation under God, the USA.

It is a joy to be with you on this 24th day of June in the year of our loving Lord Jesus Christ 2026.

Yes.

Mayor's item.

Agenda item 4E.

A special event application.

Jinx, 4th of July, Boom Fest, scheduled for July 4th, 2026, starting at 9600 South Riverside Parkway.

Celebrating the USA.

The Declaration of Independence states that all people are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

This simple yet powerful idea has influenced our nation for nearly 250 years.

Many founders share the conviction that freedom flourishes when citizens honor God and have respect for one another.

Our nation's liberty has also been strengthened by Americans who have served their communities, defended freedom, and loved their neighbors.

As we celebrate our nation's heritage, may we be grateful for the blessings of liberty and honor those who helped secure it.

Agenda item 4F.

Especially in application firecracker 5K, scheduled for July 4th, 2026, starting at 500 East Second Street.

Looking at the firecracker 5K in the celebration of July 4th, I'm grateful for the blessings of our nation.

Reminds us that liberty is a gift worth protecting and celebrating.

On July 4th, 1776, our founders declared this is worth repeating that all people are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Those words have inspired generations of Americans to build stronger families, communities, businesses, schools, and places of worship.

July 4th is also an opportunity to remember the courage, sacrifice, and vision of those who helped establish this nation.

Through many challenges, Americans have continued moving forward.

As families gather, as we come together and the American flag flies free, we celebrate the freedom to speak, to serve, to vote, and pursue our God-given purpose.

Agenda item 4G.

A special event application, folds of honor, Freedom Fest presented by Quick Trips scheduled for July 4th, 2026.

I'm grateful for the opportunity to honor both our nation's freedom and the women and men whose service has helped preserve it.

Reminds us that freedom carries both blessings and responsibilities.

Throughout our nation's history, individuals have served with courage and sacrifice.

So future generations could enjoy the liberties we cherish.

The Bible reminds us in Galatians 5 13.

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free.

Serve one another humbly in love.

Freedom finds one of its highest expressions when it is used to serve others.

Thank you, Counselor, staff, and team for serving others.

I'm grateful for the folds of honor, Quick Trip, the organizers, volunteers, first responders, and city staff who make this celebration possible.

Thank you, Counselors, for doing your best to help Tulsa be her best.

Thank you, counselors.

Thank you to everyone involved in making Tulsa's Independence Day events possible.

And may God continue to bless Tulsa and the United States of America, the beautiful USA.

Thank you.

Thank you, Mr.

Heffines.

Any other speakers, Brandon?

We have no other speakers.

Alright.

Is there a council discussion?

Move to approve items 4B through 4I.

Second.

Uh Lori, will you please call the roll?

Counselor Harper.

Yes.

Counselor Archie?

Yes.

Counselor Dutton.

Yes.

Counselor Bellis.

Yes.

Counselor Gilbert.

Yes.

Counselor Bengal?

Yes.

Counselor Dr.

Wright?

Yes.

Counselor Lakin.

Yes.

Counselor Bush.

Yes.

Sorry, we have a haunted toilet in the back that keeps flushing.

All right.

So items four B through four I are approved.

What a day.

Um five.

Authorities, boards, and commissions.

There are no items this week.

Six ordinances first reading.

The following items in this section of the agenda will not be read aloud.

And without objection, items 6A through 6D will be forwarded to the next council meeting for action.

Moving on to item number seven.

Ordinances second reading.

For property located at the west of northwest corner of East 119th Street and South Yell Avenue.

B rezoning.

For property located south of the southeast corner of East Newton Street and North Osage Avenue.

See ordinance closing a certain utility easement.

Excuse me.

Located at 4191, South Peoria Avenue, Lot 1, Block 1, Brookside Marketplace Edition for Chick-fil-A Development.

Do we have any speakers?

We have no speakers.

Alright, is there council discussion?

Move to approve item 7A through C.

Second.

Lori, will you please call the roll?

Counselor Hall Harper.

Yes.

Counselor Archie.

Yes.

Counselor Dutton.

Yes.

Counselor Bellis.

Yes.

Counselor Gilbert.

Yes.

Counselor Bengal.

Yes, and I still want to check fillet.

Counselor Dr.

Wright.

Yes.

Counselor Lakin.

Yes.

Counselor Bush.

Yes.

All right.

Items 7A through 7C are approved.

Eight council items.

8A Counselors's announcements and reports on current community events, activities, efforts, and concerns.

Other than announcements and reports, no discussion will ensue.

Counselor Archie.

Yes.

We want to uh make this announcement because you know next week we're not here and then the week after we're not here, but want to invite everybody in District 2 uh who's on the west side.

Mark your calendars July 13th.

That's a Monday, Brandon.

Yes.

Okay.

Join us at Tulsa Hills Church of the Nazarene at 6 p.m.

Uh, we're gonna have a great community meeting.

Odot will be there to talk about the diverging diamond that's going in at the base of Tulsa Hills.

Uh we will have a very, very special announcement about uh Maybell Avenue.

There'll be some exciting additions that we'll we will be announcing and um a special update on the dedicated turn lane at Southwest Boulevard and 41st Street.

And so uh come out, all your questions will be answered.

Maybe we'll live stream it, but uh, but come out anyway.

And so we want to see your face in the place.

Thank you so much.

Uh July 13th.

Counselor Dictor Wright.

Thank you.

I'd um like to wish everyone a happy Independence Day.

As we know, the Fourth of July often comes with fireworks, and I just want to remind everyone in the city of Tulsa.

Fireworks um personally set off by you or family members or friends are not legally permitted.

So please respect our ordinances.

Your neighbors and friends will thank you for that, including pets, people who sleep uh during the day, and of course our veterans who may have PTSD.

There are plenty of professional firework displays all throughout the region.

We encourage you to go and have a happy and safe 4th of July.

And please, if you are purchasing fireworks, make sure you keep them in the municipality where you purchase them.

Make sure you have the proper permits.

Specifically, District 7, right on the border at 101st in South Mingo.

There is a permanent fireworks shop that is in the city of Bixby.

Please give them your sales tax revenue and keep those fireworks on that side of the line.

Um our firefighters will be making lots of calls that day, and we don't want them to have to come to you.

So thank you.

Absolutely.

Also, I'd like to also wish everyone a happy 4th of July and just a reminder that we um on the council we will be out for two weeks.

So we will be back here on July 15th.

So everyone have a safe 4th of July, and um please, as Dector Wright's uh Counselor Director Wright mentioned, uh leave the fireworks to the professionals.

So all right, uh moving on, item number nine new business.

We have no items 10 hearing of appeals, no no items, 11 hearing of public comments, no comments this week.

And item number 12, we are adjourned.