Public Meetings - Tulsa, Oklahoma

The Urban & Economic Development (UED) Committee of the Tulsa City Council met on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at One Technology Center in Tulsa. The agenda lists a 10:30 a.m. start; the supplied timestamp is 2026-08-26 16:30:00+00:00. The committee considered appointments, FY 2026-27 budget amendments, the City's FY 2026 year-end budget report, and presentations from the Tulsa Regional Chamber on economic development, tourism, and legislative advocacy. No public comment period is reflected in the transcript, and no recorded committee votes with tallies appear in the meeting record. Consent Calendar - No formal consent calendar was designated, but agenda items 2 through 7 were routine appointment and budget matters. The chair indicated the appointments would be taken up by the full City Council on September 2, 2026. - Christopher Sighinolfi was presented for appointment to the Tulsa Stadium Trust, replacing Caron Lawhorn as Trustee 6, with a term expiring September 2, 2031. Council members welcomed his analytic background. - James Turner was presented for reappointment to the Tulsa Preservation Commission, with a term expiring October 1, 2027. Turner described himself as a licensed architect and principal at Synergy, with more than 25 years on the commission and service under six mayors. He said full overlay zoning is the strongest protection for historic neighborhoods. - Ordinance 26-716-1: Supplemental FY 2026-27 appropriation of $58,514 for the Historic Preservation Grant SubFund, comprising $35,108 from Oklahoma Historical Society grant revenue and a $23,406 General Fund match, plus a $23,406 transfer within the General Fund. Finance staff said it supports local historic preservation enforcement, public participation, and a Phase II study for Harvard Hills. - Ordinance 26-717-1: FY27 start-of-year budget action recognizing $45,000 from unappropriated fund balance in the General Fund and $3,064,000 in the TMUA Sewer Operating Fund. The finance presenter explained it covers purchasing-system timing gaps and trues up appropriations for items such as police e-citation software, sewer capital equipment, sewer camera line trucks, lift station pump equipment, and fire department laundry equipment. - Ordinance 26-718-1: Transfer of $23,632.32 within the 2014 Sales Tax Fund, from Metropolitan Tulsa Transit Authority and strategic mobility plan accounts to the corridor and small area plan project under Planning and Neighborhoods. - Ordinance 26-719-1: Transfer of unencumbered and unexpended balances of $1,418,714.51 within the TMUA Water Capital Projects SubFund, $52,186.01 within the TMUA Sewer Capital Projects SubFund, and $0.51 within the 2022A Sewer Revenue Bond SubFund, moving funds from completed projects to ongoing water and sewer work. FY 2026 Year-End Budget Report - Finance staff presented the June close report for FY 2026 (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026). The General Fund closed within plan: revenue was $417.8 million, about 2.7% above original estimates; expenditures were $411.8 million; $12.6 million in contracts and purchase orders rolled into FY27; and $15.3 million of appropriation balance remained unspent. About 96.5% of approved General Fund spending authority was spent or obligated. - The General Fund added $4.8 million to its unassigned fund balance for FY26, compared with $2.1 million in FY25. - Revenue estimates were $406.9 million versus actual revenue of $417.8 million, a net $10.9 million overage. Interest earnings beat estimates by $6.8 million and sales tax by $6 million. Use tax missed budget by $689,000 but exceeded the prior year by $1.4 million. The transcript includes an earlier reference to a $7.7 million use tax gap; the later, more detailed clarification was $689,000 below budget. Finance staff said use tax has been hard to predict since the streamlined sales tax agreement. - Finance staff cautioned that Tulsa should not depend on high interest earnings because rates and cash-pool conditions can change. - The largest unspent balances were concentrated in personnel services, largely vacancies, plus other services and contracts. An end-of-year $9.4 million appropriation for compensation increases contributed to leftover balances in police and fire. - Police overtime exceeded the original projection by $1.9 million, while fire overtime came in $150,000 below projections, in part because of a new fire overtime-management process. - TMUA water and sewer operating funds beat their full-year revenue estimates, and stormwater significantly overperformed. Finance staff said rate-setting reviews consider fund balance each year. - Council members raised code enforcement and Planning and Neighborhoods staffing, noting constituent complaints, lost positions over the summer, and a large backlog. They asked for a future discussion on abatement capacity and planning resources. One council member noted the public safety sales tax fund is restricted to specific public safety uses and cannot be shifted to code enforcement. Tulsa Regional Chamber: Economic Development, Tourism, and Legislative Advocacy - Chamber staff highlighted continuing momentum in aerospace, space, advanced air mobility, and drones. They reported meeting 31 companies at the Farnborough International Air Show and cited MANA air delivery beginning delivery operations and manufacturing in Tulsa, plus Park Aerospace building advanced composites manufacturing at Tulsa International Airport. - Economic development staff said there are 154 projects in the pipeline across diverse industries. Marketing results included 9.8 million impressions and 8,900 people seeking Tulsa information from talent-attraction ads, and 5.6 million impressions and 116,000 site visits from business-attraction ads. - The Chamber is developing a talent resource hub website for employers to use when recruiting, with cost-of-living information and materials for prospective employees and families; a November 2026 launch is planned. - Council members discussed the need for family-focused recruitment tools, affordable housing, child care as workforce infrastructure, homeownership opportunities, and intentional economic diversification. Some council members expressed concern about community skepticism of new technology such as drones and data-collection systems, and urged proactive public engagement and policy guardrails. - Tourism staff reported an incredible year, exceeding the 175,000 room-night booking goal and citing over $334 million in total economic impact, with final figures to be presented at the Chamber's September 15, 2026 annual meeting. - The Route 66 Capital Cruise event broke the world record with 3,596 cars, generating $185 million in economic impact and $26.5 million in advertising value. The film The Lowdown generated over 3,000 room nights, and its second season launches October 14, 2026. The Outsiders has a channel on American Airlines, and Southern Living recently featured Tulsa. Savitulsa has more than 1,000 credentialed volunteers, exceeding its 700-volunteer goal. - Tourism and council members discussed the hotel/motel guest tax on the November 3, 2026 ballot and the need to show local event organizers, such as Oktoberfest, Juneteenth, and other homegrown festivals, how the revenue supports their events and the convention center. - Government affairs staff reported that primary runoff turnout was about 21%, the lowest for an Oklahoma gubernatorial election since 1962. They noted Mike Macy will face House Minority Leader Cindy Munson in November, and outlined work on the One Voice task forces, the November 5, 2026 One Voice legislative summit, and interim studies on child care, apprenticeships, tourism promotion, revenue diversification, and tenant protections. - Council members emphasized child care and parental-leave policy as workforce and economic issues, and encouraged collecting and sharing local housing stories with state legislators ahead of bill filing in November. Key Outcomes - No formal committee votes with tallies are reflected in the transcript; items were discussed and presented for later full council action. - The appointments of Christopher Sighinolfi and James Turner are scheduled for full City Council consideration on September 2, 2026. - FY 2026-27 budget ordinances were discussed; according to the agenda, they were scheduled for full council action on August 26 and September 2, 2026. - The committee received the FY26 budget report and committed to continue monitoring police overtime and code enforcement and planning staffing issues. - The Tulsa Regional Chamber will launch its talent resource hub in November 2026; its annual meeting is September 15, 2026, and the One Voice legislative summit is November 5, 2026. - The hotel/motel guest tax will appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

The Tulsa City Council held its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chamber. The council considered and approved a wide range of items including appointments to boards, a $65.66 million bond sale, budget amendments, and three rezoning applications. Public comments were heard on appointments and on a rezoning application near the University of Tulsa. All votes were unanimous. Consent Calendar - Minutes (Items 1A-B): Approved minutes from the August 5, 2026 meetings at 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM. - Appointments (Items 2A-H): Approved eight appointments to the Tulsa Planning Commission and one to the River Parks Authority. Shane Hood (CD-5), Luisa Krug (CD-9), Lana Turner-Addison (CD-1), John Shivel (CD-9), Brian Humphrey (CD-9), Alejandro Garcia (CD-8), and Josh Walker (CD-4) were appointed to the Planning Commission with terms expiring in 2027–2029. Aaron Wing (CD-4) was appointed to the River Parks Authority replacing Shanese Slaton, term expiring April 1, 2027. (Councilor Gilbert recused from Item 2A.) - Bond Resolution (Item 4B): Approved a resolution authorizing the sale of General Obligation Bonds Series 2026A in the amount of $65,660,000, with an emergency clause. - Mayor’s Items (Items 4C-4E): Approved Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 138332 with VOY Construction, LLC for $182,812.13 and 21 additional days for irrigation, plantings, fencing, and landscaping (CD-2); approved a $338.00 travel donation from Oklahoma 911 Management Authority for Darin Glodo and Jesus Villarreal to attend the Oklahoma Public Safety Conference; and approved a loan agreement from Gilcrease Museum to Denver Art Museum for the artwork “White Man's Buffalo” by C.M. Russell. - Second Reading Ordinances (Items 7A-7F): All approved with the emergency clause on Item 7A. These included amendments to stormwater regulations (AO/AH flood zones), closure of two utility easements for the Housing Authority of Tulsa (3608 N. Quaker Ave.), and several FY 2026-2027 budget supplemental appropriations: $125,000 from Oklahoma Highway Safety Office for traffic enforcement; $441,084 from opioid settlement funds for the Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Team; $27,200 for TPD motorcycle safety classes; and $310,734.27 for golf course expenses. Public Comments & Testimony - Items 2A-2H: John Hoffines spoke in support of all appointments, commending the volunteers and employees. - Items 4C-4D: John Hoffines spoke in favor, noting the value of landscaping and the importance of public safety training conferences. - Rezoning Z-7868 (Item 5A): Four residents of South Indianapolis Avenue spoke in opposition to the rezoning and the proposed drive-thru restaurant. Maria Grace Clark, Paul Schoen (30-year resident), Sheila Jones (35-year resident), and Trina Bomber (since 1990) expressed concerns about increased traffic, safety risks, emergency vehicle access on the two-block street, and congestion exacerbated by bike lanes. They urged the council to visit the site and consider alternative access points. - Lou Reynolds, attorney for the University of Tulsa, and architect Matt Peacock answered council questions, explaining that the rezoning only covers the parking lot (the drive-thru coffee shop could already be built by right under existing CH zoning). They presented a video of the developer’s Norman location showing only four cars in the drive-thru over 11 minutes during morning rush, and outlined mitigation measures including a no-left-turn sign, moving a no-parking sign to improve emergency access, a six-foot masonry wall, and lighting restrictions. Discussion Items - Rezoning Z-7868 (University of Tulsa area, NE corner of E. 11th St. S. and S. Harvard Ave.): Council debated the traffic impact of the proposed drive-thru and parking lot. Concerns centered on cut-through traffic on Indianapolis Avenue and game-day congestion. The developer stated that 16% of sales come from the drive-thru, with peak hours 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and that the parking lot would add about 50 spaces. Council discussed alternative ingress/egress, and the developer confirmed that the parking lot would have two exits onto Harvard and that drive-thru traffic would be forced to turn right toward 11th Street. The rezoning changes the parking lot from RS-3 to CH to match the existing CH zoning on the southern portion. The TMAPC had recommended approval 10-0-0. - Rezoning Z-7869 (AG to RS-3, SW corner of E. 41st St. N. and N. Columbia Ave., CD-1): Approved as recommended by TMAPC (10-0-0). - Rezoning Z-7870 (RS-1 to RS-2, east of SE corner of E. 16th St. S. and S. 85th E. Ave., CD-5): Approved as recommended by TMAPC (10-0-0). Key Outcomes - All agenda items were approved by unanimous roll call votes. - The emergency clause on the bond resolution (Item 4B) and on the stormwater ordinance (Item 7A) were both approved. - Items 6A-6D (first reading ordinances) were forwarded to the next council meeting without objection. - The council acknowledged the residents’ concerns and committed to follow up on traffic and parking issues on Indianapolis Avenue regardless of the development.

The City of Tulsa Board of Adjustment (BOA) met on August 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Tulsa City Council Chamber to hear four new business items and one routine approval. The meeting opened with a staff warning about a scam targeting applicants, followed by approval of previous minutes. Due to a board member needing to leave at 1:50 PM, the agenda was reordered to hear case BOA-24086 (holiday home tour) second. The board considered a special exception for a holiday home tour (denied), a soccer training facility (approved), a driveway width increase (approved with condition), and an accessory dwelling unit (approved). Approval of Minutes - The Board unanimously approved the minutes from Meeting No. 1388 (August 11, 2026). Public Comments & Testimony - Case BOA-24086 (holiday home tour): Four neighboring residents spoke in opposition. Lori McCullough (1017 East 21st Street) stated the proposed tours commercialized the residential neighborhood and contrasted them with neighborhood association home tours that benefit the community. Doug Mann (resident for 33 years) calculated up to 1,000 visitors over nine days and argued that the home would function as an advertising annex for the applicant’s retail stores, citing the staff report. Walt Haskins (1131 East 21st Place) described traffic and parking hazards from prior operations and urged denial, saying the activity could “commercialize” the historic district. - Case BOA-24085 (accessory dwelling unit): Becky Reno (2502 East 18th Street) expressed a concern that the ADU could become a rental property in the future, increasing street parking demand. She did not oppose the use for family care but requested a restriction on future rentals. Discussion Items - Scam Warning: Staff announced that applicants have been solicited for fraudulent payments via email and wire; the planning office does not request additional payments after application submission. - BOA-24086 – Holiday Home Tour (12942 East Reading Place, denied): Applicant Amber Welch requested a special exception to host a historic Christmas home tour over two weekends in November 2026. She outlined a plan with off-site parking at her retail store, shuttle service, staggered groups of 15, capped at 30 per tour, and no on-site retail transactions (merchandise would be transported to her store for sale). She stated the tours would raise funds for Family and Children's Services. Board members questioned the retail nature, length of tours, and neighbor outreach. Mr. Hill and the Chair expressed concerns about commercialization of a residential property; Ms. Stoffer and Ms. Williams noted the plan was well-thought-out but had reservations about precedent and control. The Board voted 3-2 to deny (Mr. Hill and the Chair voted to deny; Ms. Stoffer and Ms. Williams voted against denial; the fifth member's vote was not individually recorded but the motion carried). The Board found the proposed use would not be in harmony with the zoning code and would be injurious to the neighborhood. - BOA-24083 – Soccer Training Facility (12942 East Reading Place, approved): Applicant Felipe Guedes requested a special exception to permit a parks and recreation use (indoor/outdoor soccer training) in an IL district. He explained that the operation had been running since 2019 without proper classification and that the addition of an outdoor field triggered the need for a special exception. Hours are 7 AM to 7 PM by appointment only, with limited traffic. No public testimony was offered in opposition. The Board unanimously approved, finding the use in harmony with the code and not injurious. - BOA-24084 – Driveway Width Increase (2874 South Florence Avenue East, approved): Applicant Jeffrey Lowe (homeowner) requested a special exception to allow a circular driveway up to 32.5 feet wide (exceeding the 30-foot maximum) and 32.5 feet in the right-of-way (exceeding the 27-foot maximum), consistent with many neighboring homes. He cited inadequate garage size for modern vehicles and a desire to reduce on-street parking. The Board discussed the need for landscaping on the new island created by the driveway. After hearing no opposition, the Board voted unanimously to approve with a condition that the newly created island be landscaped. - BOA-24085 – Accessory Dwelling Unit (2445 East 18th Street, approved): Applicant Catherine Ormond requested a special exception to permit a 647-square-foot ADU in the RS-3 district to house her in-laws. She presented a detailed proposal showing the ADU would meet all dimensional standards, match the existing house architecture, and be screened by a fence. Neighbors were notified via letters and informational boxes; only one objection was received (on flood concerns, later dismissed). The Board unanimously approved, finding the ADU consistent with code intent and not detrimental to the neighborhood. Key Outcomes - BOA-24086 (Holiday home tour): Denied (3-2 vote). The Board determined the special exception would not be in harmony with the zoning code and would be injurious to the neighborhood. - BOA-24083 (Soccer training facility): Approved (unanimous). Special exception granted per the conceptual plan. - BOA-24084 (Driveway width increase): Approved (unanimous) subject to the condition that the newly created island be landscaped. - BOA-24085 (Accessory dwelling unit): Approved (unanimous) per the conceptual plan. - Staff reminded applicants with approved cases that they must submit the case report to the permit center for permit processing.

This meeting took place on August 25, 2026 at 9:30 AM. However, no agenda, minutes, or transcript were provided for this meeting. Therefore, no detailed summary can be generated. The following sections are omitted due to lack of information: Consent Calendar, Public Comments & Testimony, Discussion Items, and Key Outcomes.

Vice Chair Matisse Mason presided over the meeting on Friday, August 21, 2026, in the absence of Chair Christy Williams. Seven commissioners were present, achieving quorum. The meeting began with an ancestral prayer and roll call. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes from the June 26, 2026 meeting as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - Special guests Dr. Tammy Moore (OSU Tulsa faculty), Cynthia Soto, and Landon Wolf presented the research methodology and findings behind the Beyond Apology report. They collected data from 83 participants in four listening sessions, identifying eight themes that later formed the basis of the commission's committees. The themes include education, financial compensation, and others. The research team emphasized the qualitative approach, including arts-based and written submissions. Commissioners expressed deep appreciation for the work, noting it grounds the commission in evidence. Discussion Items - Chair's Report (read by Vice Chair Mason on behalf of Chair Williams): - 2027 Reparation Summit: Consideration of hosting a second summit on an annual basis. Commissioners discussed the need for cost data from the previous summit and agreed to bring a formal vote to the next meeting. - Grave Ordinance: The proposed ordinance addressing discovery and treatment of Black ancestral remains has been submitted to the city legal department for review; the commission is awaiting feedback. - First Repair Reparation Summit (Evanston): Registration is open for December 2026. Commissioners were informed that the city will not provide travel funding this year after a one-time support last year. - Committee Reports: - Health & Wellness Committee (Commissioner Demaria Munday): The committee is mapping health initiatives in North Tulsa and forming a subcommittee including members from Crossover and other organizations. They are promoting Crossover's upcoming 5K on October 3 and addressing maintenance issues at the Big Heel trail (e.g., a gully needing gravel). - Old Business: - Update on grave ordinance status — still pending legal feedback. - Discussion of the 2027 summit planning: Commissioners agreed to place it as a formal action item on the next meeting's agenda, as it could not be voted on due to the Open Meetings Act constraints. A request was made for cost and partnership data from the 2026 summit. - New Business: - Evanston summit registration and self-funding: Commissioners will seek sponsors or grants. - Commissioner vacancy: Noted that Pastor May has not officially resigned; therefore no vacancy exists. - Public Comments: - An announcement for the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity's Prostate Cancer Health Symposium on September 19, 2026 at First Baptist Church North Tulsa was made, inviting attendance. Key Outcomes - The June 26, 2026 meeting minutes were approved. - The commission will vote on starting planning for the 2027 Tulsa Reparation Summit at the next meeting; cost and logistics information will be gathered beforehand. - The grave ordinance remains under city legal review; no further action at this time. - Health & Wellness Committee continues its work, with the Crossover 5K scheduled for October 3. - Travel to the Evanston summit will be self-funded by commissioners; the city will assist with finding sponsors. - Discussion about committee functionality and bylaws was deferred to the next meeting agenda. - The meeting adjourned unanimously.

The Tulsa Development Authority (TDA) held a special board meeting on August 20, 2026, to receive a presentation and discuss findings and recommendations from consultants on the implementation of the Kirkpatrick Heights Greenwood Master Plan. The meeting was informational with no votes or actions taken. Board members present included Carl Brycey, Jennifer Griffin, Steve Mitchell, Ashley Phillips, and Ellian Hertata, establishing a quorum. Discussion Items - Infrastructure Assessment: Gary Hamer (consultant) reported that the master plan's biggest impediment is aging water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure. The existing systems are undersized for the proposed vertical, multi-story development density, and much of the piping is old and likely needs full replacement. Stormwater detention is a particular challenge due to increased impervious surface area. The consultant team (Hyatt Brown) is conducting a comprehensive condition assessment and cost estimation. - Market Analysis & Opportunity Scores: The market analysis found that all opportunity scores for housing, retail, and office are below 50 (on a 100-point scale, where 50 is average). Hamer stated, “Nothing was above a 50.” Board members acknowledged this indicates no functioning market without subsidy, requiring a catalytic anchor to create demand. - Anchor Tenant & Development Strategy: The need for an anchor tenant was universally recognized as critical to building out infrastructure and attracting additional development. Steve Mitchell argued that “if you're the anchor, you're facilitating the entire thing. It doesn't happen without you.” Board members discussed potential anchor interest (e.g., Cherokee Nation expressed interest in a 150,000–500,000 sq ft headquarters on a 6–7 acre site within the 40-acre core), but acknowledged that no formal agreements exist. The board stressed that the anchor developer cannot be expected to pay for all 40 acres’ infrastructure alone; a larger umbrella entity or master developer may be needed. - Community Benefits & GLC Coordination: Considerable debate occurred over community benefit expectations. Some board members cautioned against over-asking from a potential anchor, noting that the anchor's mere presence is a major benefit, while others insisted the Greenwood Legacy Corporation (GLC) must define benefits in partnership with the community. Gretchen Mudoga and Gary Hamer explained that GLC is still developing its capacity through technical assistance from NEO Partners and Living Truth, focusing on policy creation, asset management, and negotiating community benefits agreements. - Land Conveyance & Cooperative Agreement: The TDA and GLC are in the final stages of drafting a land conveyance and cooperative agreement, which will set the framework for how property is transferred and how development decisions are made. Board members requested visibility into the draft to ensure alignment. Ashley Phillips reported that the legal team is working with GLC and outside counsel to finalize the agreement. - Federal & State Funding: A previous “Reconnecting Communities” study (funded under a prior federal administration) that examined decking over or removing the IDL is no longer moving forward. Board members inquired about other funding mechanisms: TIF, TID, FEMA hazard mitigation, and potential federal infrastructure grants. The consultant team is exploring all options as part of the capital improvement cost estimates. - Missing Middle Housing as Near-Term Opportunity: The consultants identified an opportunity to build missing middle housing (single-family and townhomes using IRC building code, which does not require stormwater detention) on the north and west portions of the 40-acre site where infrastructure already exists. This could proceed in parallel with the anchor-driven development, but board members cautioned against piecemeal development that might impede the larger vision. - Stakeholder Interviews & Philanthropic Interest: Community engagement consultants (TSW) have completed stakeholder interviews with entities including the Cherokee Nation, Salvation Army, George Kaiser Family Foundation, TKF Foundation (indicated $60 million in cultural preservation funds), Hille Foundation (interested in minority developer capacity), and others. Key themes included desire for coordination, avoidance of duplication, and interest in contributing to implementation. The Salvation Army is not interested in selling its current facility unless a suitable alternative site is provided with entitlements and community support. - Next Steps & Timeline: The engineering analysis from Hyatt Brown is expected to produce scenarios and cost estimates by late fall/early winter 2026. Once complete, TDA and GLC can define project paths (anchor, missing middle, etc.) and potentially issue a joint RFP. Ongoing community education series (first event August 29) and capacity building for GLC continue. Key Outcomes - No action was taken; the meeting was purely informational and deliberative. - The board emphasized the need for a coordinated, phased approach with clear project pathways and identified asks for each opportunity. - TDA staff will share draft conveyance and cooperative agreements with board members for review. - The board requested that future updates include a detailed timeline with milestones and specific tasks for which TDA support is needed. - The next annual meeting is scheduled for the following week.

The Public Works Committee of the Tulsa City Council met on August 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM to consider seven agenda items, including appointments to the Planning Commission, a settlement payment for a sewer backup claim, an ordinance correction for stormwater regulations, closure of utility easements, and a change order for a construction project. All items were recommended for approval to the full City Council. Appointments to the Tulsa Planning Commission - Luisa Krug (District 9) and Josh Walker (District 4) were interviewed for reappointment to the new Planning Commission with terms expiring September 2, 2029 and 2028 respectively. Both expressed their experience and views on community engagement and infill development. No vote was taken; confirmation will occur at the August 26 City Council meeting. Resolution Authorizing Settlement Payment - The committee considered Resolution 26-672-1 authorizing payment of $125,000 to Mary and Andrew Kuzmitsky from the Sinking Fund for a judgment and attorney fee award in Case No. CJ-2025-1661. The claim arose from a sewer backup in November 2024 caused by root intrusion in a city main line, affecting 75% of the home. Treasury confirmed sufficient funds. The committee recommended approval for the full City Council meeting that evening. Ordinance Amending Stormwater Regulations - Ordinance 26-690-1 corrects an error in Title 11-A regarding flood proofing standards for AO/AH flood zones. The amendment aligns with the Stormwater Criteria Manual and FEMA requirements, prohibiting floodproofing for new residential properties while allowing it for commercial. The committee recommended approval. Ordinance Closing Utility Easements - Ordinance 26-675-1 closes two utility easements at 3608 N. Quaker Ave. for the Housing Authority of Tulsa's Comanche Park redevelopment. Water line relocation has been completed. The committee recommended approval. Change Order No. 1 for VOY Construction Contract - Change Order No. 1 for Contract 138332 (Project SW-23-01-01) increases the contract by $182,812.13 (2.57% of original) and adds 21 calendar days for installation of irrigation, plantings, fencing, and landscaping in District 2. The committee recommended approval. Key Outcomes - All items were recommended for approval to the full City Council. - The appointments of Krug and Walker will be voted on at the August 26 City Council meeting. - The settlement resolution was sent to the August 19 City Council meeting with an emergency clause. - The stormwater ordinance change will go to the City Council on August 19 and August 26.

The Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (TMAPC) held its 2967th meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Tulsa City Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by the Chair, with a Director's Report from Susan Miller noting that the City Council had approved a resolution to dissolve TMAPC effective September 2, 2026, and establish a new planning commission. The minutes from Meeting 2966 (August 5, 2026) were approved. The consent agenda item (PUD-452-A-2) was removed due to speakers and heard as a public hearing item. The commission reviewed and acted on several rezoning, PUD, overlay, and plat applications. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 2 (PUD-452-A-2): Larry Lunger and Kathy Vincent Lunger, representing the HOA, opposed the fence height increase, citing plot restrictions and emergency access. Applicant Stephanie Shawn West requested approval, noting the fence was built without permits and that HOA enforcement was lacking. - Item 6 (SA-9 – Florence Park NCO-2): Multiple speakers expressed support for the overlay (Maya Wright, Kelly O'Neill Brown, Elaine Meek, James Kirsch) citing preservation of neighborhood character. Concerns were raised by Chris Crosby (driveway width on corner lots), Carl Guerin (roof pitch requirement), Doug Lance (driveway width and roof pitch). The neighborhood association board unanimously supported the overlay. - Item 7 (ZCA-40 – Renaissance NCO amendments): Tamara Moore, president of the Renaissance Neighborhood Association, advocated for a garage setback requirement that places garages behind the principal structure, rather than the staff-recommended 18-foot setback from the front facade. - Item 13 (Rongey Estates): Megan Lowry, Laura Roy, and Shauna Elrod voiced concerns about traffic on 26th West Avenue, drainage/flooding, unmarked oil wells, mobile home allowances, and lack of neighbor outreach. Applicant J.R. Donelson responded that no mobile homes would be permitted, minimum home size would be 2,000 sq ft, and covenants would ensure 75% masonry. Discussion Items - Item 2 (PUD-452-A-2): Staff recommended approval of a minor PUD amendment to increase fence height from 4 to 6 feet in the street setback, noting the fence was built without permits but was a common special exception. The commission approved per staff recommendation. - Items 3 & 4 (CZ-595 & PUD-881): Staff presented a rezoning from AG to CG and a PUD for a commercial center (South County Business Court) at 2808 E. 151st St. S. The PUD includes compatibility measures (screening, landscaping, lighting). Approved unanimously. - Item 5 (PUD-882): Staff recommended approval of a PUD for a transitional housing community (Cree Oaks Promise Way) for women and children leaving abusive situations, on 4.7 acres zoned IL. The PUD allows shelter use without a 30-day limit. Approved. - Item 6 (SA-9 – Florence Park NCO-2): Staff recommended applying the Neighborhood Character Overlay 2 (NCO-2) to the Florence Park neighborhood. Extensive discussion addressed concerns about roof pitch (12/12 requirement), driveway width, and porch requirements. Staff noted that existing nonconforming conditions are grandfathered and that text amendments would require a separate process. The overlay was approved as a map amendment. - Item 7 (ZCA-40 – Renaissance NCO amendments): Staff proposed amendments to NCO-2 text, including extending standards to all residential structures and adding a roof pitch requirement. The neighborhood requested a stronger garage setback (garage behind principal structure) but staff recommended an 18-foot setback from the front facade. The commission approved per staff recommendation, with the possibility of city council further amending the language. - Items 8 & 9 (Meadowbrook Medical Mile): Staff recommended approval of a preliminary plat (with modification to waive a collector street requirement) and an accelerated building permit release for a medical office park. Approved. - Item 10 (Magnolia Crossing, Blocks 11 & 12): Preliminary plat for 28 lots on 21.69 acres, consistent with existing PUD 863. Approved. - Item 11 (Magnolia Village II): Preliminary plat for 29 lots on 23.7 acres. Approved. - Item 12 (Adeline Hills II): Preliminary plat for 29 lots on 55.36 acres with private streets. Approved. - Item 13 (Rongey Estates): Preliminary plat for 14 lots on 72 acres. Concerns raised by neighbors about drainage, traffic, oil wells, and access. Applicant noted that the county engineer required two access points via 26th West Avenue rather than a bridge over 141st Street. The commission approved, noting that further engineering review would occur during final plat and county commissioner approval. Key Outcomes - Minutes from Meeting 2966 approved. - Item 2 (PUD-452-A-2): Approved per staff recommendation. - Items 3 & 4 (CZ-595 & PUD-881): Approved. - Item 5 (PUD-882): Approved. - Item 6 (SA-9 – Florence Park NCO-2): Approved (will go to City Council). - Item 7 (ZCA-40 – Renaissance NCO amendments): Approved per staff recommendation. - Items 8 & 9 (Meadowbrook Medical Mile): Approved. - Item 10 (Magnolia Crossing, Blocks 11 & 12): Approved. - Item 11 (Magnolia Village II): Approved. - Item 12 (Adeline Hills II): Approved. - Item 13 (Rongey Estates): Approved. - Commissioner Comments: Commissioners expressed gratitude for service and noted the historic dissolution of TMAPC. The meeting adjourned.

The Tulsa City Council Urban & Economic Development Committee convened on August 19, 2026, at 10:30 AM in Room 411 of One Technology Center. Chair Lakin was listed on the agenda, but Councillor Bellis acted as chair. Co-Chair Archie was present. The committee reviewed appointments to city authorities, three rezoning requests, four supplemental budget ordinances, and received a presentation from the Tulsa Council of the Blind. No votes were taken; recommendations will be forwarded to the full City Council on August 26, 2026. Appointments to City Boards and Commissions - Aaron Wing – nominated to the River Parks Authority, replacing Shanese Slaton (term expiring April 1, 2027, CD-4). Wing has lived in Tulsa for 18 years, holds an MBA, and works in corporate America. He expressed enthusiasm for promoting river recreation and trail connectivity. - Tulsa Planning Commission appointees – five new commissioners were introduced: John Shivel (CD-9), Shane Hood (CD-5), Brian Humphrey (CD-9), Lana Turner-Addison (CD-1), and Alejandro Garcia (CD-8). They discussed their backgrounds: Shivel is a retired Air Force veteran; Hood is an architect; Humphrey has economic development and banking experience; Turner-Addison has served on the Tulsa School Board and led the North Tulsa Economic Development Initiative; Garcia is executive director of the Tulsa Global District. They addressed community engagement, density, and housing policy. Council members raised concerns about housing supply (need 1,500 new units per year) and zoning barriers; the appointees offered perspectives on missing middle housing and adaptive reuse. Rezoning Applications - Z-7868 (CD-4) – Request to rezone from RS-3 and CH to CH at the NE corner of E. 11th St. S. and S. Harvard Ave. (property owned by University of Tulsa). The applicant plans a restaurant with a drive-thru; the rezoning would allow a parking lot on the residential portion. Council members discussed neighborhood concerns about traffic, cut-through, and screening. The developer offered to add a masonry wall, local trees, and a right-turn-only exit onto 11th. Councilor Bellis requested additional traffic footage from a Norman location and updated renderings before the council vote. - Z-7869 (CD-1) – Rezone from AG to RS-3 at the SW corner of E. 41st St. N. and N. Columbia Ave. (Shiloh Day Properties). The owner wants to split the 10-acre property into four lots for family members, avoiding subdivision rules. No objections were noted. - Z-7870 (CD-5) – Rezone from RS-1 to RS-2 at east of the SE corner of E. 16th St. S. and S. 85th E. Ave. (RCJ Designs/Vive Investments). The lot is 170 ft wide; RS-2 allows splitting into two narrower lots, enabling a second home. No concerns raised. Budget Amendments (FY 2026-2027) - Item 11 – Supplemental appropriation of $125,000 from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office grant for high-visibility traffic enforcement (off-duty officer overtime). Intended use: speed enforcement and safety checkpoints. - Item 12 – $441,084 from unappropriated fund balance in the Allergan Opioid Settlement SubFund for the Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Team, managed by Family and Children’s Services. This is year 1 of a 3-year plan ($667k in year 2, $684k in year 3). The team provides mobile, intensive treatment for individuals with serious mental illness who are often unhoused or involved in the justice system. Councilors discussed partnerships with Healthy Minds Policy Initiative and the need for matching funds. - Item 13 – $27,200 from Oklahoma Highway Safety Office for public motorcycle safety classes, conducted by off-duty officers on overtime. - Item 14 – $310,734.27 from unappropriated fund balance in the Golf Course Fund to cover expenses; revenues exceeded original estimates by $739k, resulting in a net positive fund position. Presentation: Tulsa Council of the Blind Marilyn Sanders, president of the Tulsa Council of the Blind, presented on the organization’s mission and provided an educational overview of vision loss. She described five categories of vision loss, the legal blindness definition (20/200 acuity or less with best correction), and noted that approximately 24,000–25,000 Oklahomans are legally blind, with perhaps 2,500–3,000 in Tulsa. Key challenges highlighted: - Transportation: LIFT paratransit requires 3-day advance booking, making same-week medical appointments difficult; subscription rides are limited. - Accessible signals: Many traffic signals lack audible cues; right-turn-on-red poses danger for blind pedestrians. - Sidewalks: Missing sidewalks force blind pedestrians to walk on streets, especially in residential areas. Sanders invited councilors to attend the Oklahoma Council of the Blind annual convention, Sept. 25–27 at the downtown DoubleTree. Commissioner Drew France noted that the Human Rights Commission re-established an Accessibility and Inclusion Committee to provide a forum for residents’ lived experiences; 311 remains the primary channel for filing complaints. Councilor Bellis encouraged collaboration on defining accessible infrastructure priorities. Key Outcomes - All appointments (Aaron Wing and five Planning Commission members) will be voted on by the full City Council on August 26, 2026, at 5 PM. - Rezoning applications Z-7869 and Z-7870 were forwarded without objection; Z-7868 will also move forward unless additional information (drive-thru footage, renderings) from the developer is not received before the council vote. - The four budget amendments (items 11–14) will be presented to the full council on August 19 (special meeting) and August 26. - The committee encouraged ongoing dialogue between the Tulsa Council of the Blind and city staff on accessibility improvements, including the new Human Rights Commission committee.