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Tulsa City Council Public Works Committee Meeting - September 30, 2026

City Council — Wednesday, September 30, 2026
BodyTulsa, Oklahoma
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, September 30, 2026
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Speaker 1

2:06

Number two, Larissa McNeil, reappointment to the Human Rights Commission term expires July first, twenty twenty-seven.

2:14

Attended five of ten meetings, City Council District Nine.

Speaker 2

2:18

Come on after.

2:20

So hi.

Speaker 1

2:21

Good afternoon.

2:21

How y'all doing?

Speaker 3

2:23

Good afternoon.

Speaker 1

2:24

Please let us know a little bit about yourself and why you would like to be reappointed.

Speaker 4

2:29

Sure.

2:30

Uh my name is Larissa.

2:31

I am a librarian.

2:32

I work at the Rudassill Library as the African American Resource Central Coordinator.

2:36

Um, and my work with GTAC kind of direct, and I am also a commissioner on the um African American Affairs Commission, and so my work with them kind of directly correlates to my work with the Human Rights Commission.

2:47

I work as the liaison between the two commissions, and kind of the focus is to make sure that or to understand how issues that the Human Rights Commission works on, um, how it can be supported through the work of the African American Affairs Commission and vice versa.

3:03

Um, so I love to kind of continue doing that work over the next

Speaker 1

3:06

year.

3:07

All righty.

3:08

We appreciate you.

3:09

Any questions, comments from this Larissa?

3:13

Thank you.

3:14

All right.

3:15

We're happy to have you, and you let us know if there's anything on the council that we can assist with.

3:22

Absolutely.

Speaker 4

3:22

Thank you all for your time.

Speaker 1

3:24

It looks like we'll be able to have you back on the agenda for the uh reappointment on the 14th of October, 5 p.m.

3:34

Okay.

3:34

All righty.

Unassigned speaker

3:36

All

Speaker 1

3:36

righty, moving on to agenda item number three, ordinance amending the fiscal year twenty six, twenty six.

Speaker 2

3:43

I'm sorry?

3:44

It's been pulled.

Speaker 1

3:46

Oh, okay.

3:47

That's

Speaker 5

3:51

good.

Speaker 1

3:52

It's been pulled.

3:52

Let me note that.

3:56

No, it's not yours.

4:00

You're up next.

4:08

Avenue, situated between East Oklahoma Street and East Oklahoma Place.

4:12

Requested by Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church and school to allow Saints Peter and Paul.

Speaker 6

4:26

Yes, ma'am.

4:28

Um they've been having an issue of folks traveling up and down and kind of an attractive nuisance, and people are hanging out.

4:37

They own the property on either side of it, but the the road has been open the last five years, so public meeting uh will be required.

4:44

Um we do have a sanitary sewer in that line, uh, and they've agreed to donate an easement.

5:00

We'll reserve a 15-foot wide easement for the sanitary sewer.

5:04

But they it's not necessarily any for the construction of anything.

5:19

We would recommend recommend approval of this, and we've done other things like this for other schools and churches around town.

Speaker 1

5:27

Alrighty.

5:31

Comments

Unassigned speaker

5:32

from

Speaker 1

5:32

Council.

5:33

No.

5:33

Alrighty.

Speaker 6

5:34

Thank you very

Speaker 1

5:34

much.

5:35

Thank you, sir.

5:36

Moving on to agenda item number five, resolution

Unassigned speaker

5:40

of

Speaker 1

5:40

the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma urging the Secretary of the Air Force to select the 138th Fighter Wing in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the home of the next Air National Guard F-35A squadron.

5:54

Council Wake and Brackets.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Public Engagement████████████████████20%
Veteran Services████████████████16%
Transportation Safety███████████████15%
Urban Planning█████████████13%
Zoning██████████10%
Traffic Management█████████9%
Housing█████████9%
Economic Development█████5%
Human Rights Commission███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Tulsa City Council Public Works Committee Meeting - September 30, 2026

The Tulsa City Council Public Works Committee met on September 30, 2026, at 2:30 PM in Room 411 of One Technology Center. The committee discussed several items including a reappointment to the Human Rights Commission, a street closure for a church, a resolution supporting the 138th Fighter Wing for an F-35A squadron, and a major rezoning application for a multifamily development. No votes were taken at the committee level; all items will proceed to full City Council for action.

Reappointment to Human Rights Commission

  • Larissa McNeil presented for reappointment to the Human Rights Commission with a term expiring July 1, 2027. She attended 5 of 10 meetings and serves as a librarian and coordinator at Rudisill Library, also sitting on the African American Affairs Commission. She highlighted her role as a liaison between the two commissions. No questions or opposition were raised. The reappointment will be considered by the full Council on October 14, 2026.

Ordinance Amending FY 2026-2027 Budget (Agenda Item 3)

  • This item, a supplemental appropriation of $249,354.44 from 911 Management Authority grant revenues for the Next Generation 911 program, was pulled from the agenda and not discussed.

Street Closure for Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church (Agenda Item 4)

  • A proposal to close a public street at 1419 N. 67th E. Ave., between E. Oklahoma St. and E. Oklahoma Pl., to allow safety improvements for the church and school. City staff recommended approval, noting the church owns adjacent property and will donate a 15-foot easement for a sanitary sewer line. Similar closures have been done for other schools. No council objections were raised. A public hearing is scheduled for September 30, 2026, and the item will go to full Council on October 14.

Resolution Supporting F-35A Squadron for 138th Fighter Wing (Agenda Item 5)

  • Councilor Lakin sponsored a resolution urging the Secretary of the Air Force to select the 138th Fighter Wing in Tulsa for the next Air National Guard F-35A squadron. Colonel Brad Rutman and Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Garrett presented, highlighting the base's 1,200 airmen and recent city investments including land for ammo/fuel storage, a mission training center, and an $8 million Airmen Center. The base has a $220 million annual economic impact. The National Guard Bureau will issue a shortlist of about four bases in December 2026, with a final decision expected after a year-long process. Council members expressed strong support, with Councilor Dector Wright noting the importance of local advocacy. The resolution will be voted on by full Council on October 14, 2026.

Rezoning Application CO-23 – Multifamily Development (Agenda Item 6)

  • Proposal: Rezone nearly 17 acres from AG to Corridor (CO) zoning for a multifamily development with no more than 275 units, located south and east of W. 71st St. S. and S. Union Ave. (Council District 2). A Corridor Development Plan includes enhanced buffers, setbacks, and landscape requirements. The Planning Commission voted 5-1-1 to recommend approval, with Chairman Walker dissenting and Lana Turner abstaining.
  • Discussion: Councilor Archie, representing the district, detailed strong opposition from residents, citing traffic congestion from nearby highway projects (I-75, 61st St., 81st St.), narrow roads, and concerns about density and school impacts. An informal petition with 80 signatures (and potentially 200 more) was presented. Other councilors (Dector Wright, Bellis, Bangle, Lakin) generally supported the project, noting consistency with the West Highlands Tulsa Hills Small Area Plan, the need for workforce housing (30-80% AMI), and the eventual completion of highway construction by 2029. Councilor Dector Wright noted that similar density on the Mingo corridor brought road improvements. Councilor Bangle pointed out the presence of a retail corridor and infrastructure investments, contrasting with his own district. The developer intends to pursue Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, not Section 8 vouchers. Concerns about FAA height restrictions, a high-pressure gas line, and truck traffic were discussed, with staff noting these will be addressed through separate permitting processes. No committee vote was taken; the item will go to full Council on October 21 and 28, 2026.

Key Outcomes

  • No votes were taken at the committee meeting. All action items will proceed to the full Tulsa City Council on the following dates:
    • Reappointment of Larissa McNeil: October 14, 2026
    • Street closure for Saints Peter and Paul: October 14, 2026 (public hearing same day)
    • Resolution supporting F-35A squadron: October 14, 2026
    • Rezoning CO-23: Public hearing on October 21, 2026; potential vote on October 28, 2026
  • The 911 grant budget amendment (Item 3) was pulled from the agenda.

Meeting Transcript

Number two, Larissa McNeil, reappointment to the Human Rights Commission term expires July first, twenty twenty-seven. Attended five of ten meetings, City Council District Nine. Come on after. So hi. Good afternoon. How y'all doing? Good afternoon. Please let us know a little bit about yourself and why you would like to be reappointed. Sure. Uh my name is Larissa. I am a librarian. I work at the Rudassill Library as the African American Resource Central Coordinator. Um, and my work with GTAC kind of direct, and I am also a commissioner on the um African American Affairs Commission, and so my work with them kind of directly correlates to my work with the Human Rights Commission. I work as the liaison between the two commissions, and kind of the focus is to make sure that or to understand how issues that the Human Rights Commission works on, um, how it can be supported through the work of the African American Affairs Commission and vice versa. Um, so I love to kind of continue doing that work over the next year. All righty. We appreciate you. Any questions, comments from this Larissa? Thank you. All right. We're happy to have you, and you let us know if there's anything on the council that we can assist with. Absolutely. Thank you all for your time. It looks like we'll be able to have you back on the agenda for the uh reappointment on the 14th of October, 5 p.m. Okay. All righty. All righty, moving on to agenda item number three, ordinance amending the fiscal year twenty six, twenty six. I'm sorry? It's been pulled. Oh, okay. That's good. It's been pulled. Let me note that. No, it's not yours. You're up next. Avenue, situated between East Oklahoma Street and East Oklahoma Place. Requested by Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church and school to allow Saints Peter and Paul. Yes, ma'am. Um they've been having an issue of folks traveling up and down and kind of an attractive nuisance, and people are hanging out. They own the property on either side of it, but the the road has been open the last five years, so public meeting uh will be required. Um we do have a sanitary sewer in that line, uh, and they've agreed to donate an easement. We'll reserve a 15-foot wide easement for the sanitary sewer. But they it's not necessarily any for the construction of anything. We would recommend recommend approval of this, and we've done other things like this for other schools and churches around town. Alrighty. Comments from

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