Meeting Summary
The Tulsa City Council recognized several long-term city employees for up to 35 years of service and held a public hearing regarding an easement closure for future development in North Tulsa. Key legislative actions included aligning city ordinances with state law to prohibit handheld device use in school and construction zones.
Key Decisions & Votes
Handheld Device Prohibition in School/Construction Zones
14:15Adopted an ordinance (7B) prohibiting the use of handheld communication devices while driving in marked school or road construction zones, effective immediately upon the Mayor's signature.
Rezoning PUD 286B and Z-7839
13:40Approved rezoning requests near South Mingo Road to allow for low-impact manufacturing and commercial high (CH) uses.
Appointments and Reappointments
08:10Confirmed Leanne Helmrich to the Library Commission and Rosalind Williams to the Board of Adjustment.
Upcoming Community Events
Tulsa Christmas Parade
Starts at 11:00 AM at 6th and Detroit.
Hanukkah Winter Light Festival
Located at 1719 South Owasso Avenue.
The Nutcracker (Hope for the Holidays)
50 vouchers donated by Tulsa Ballet for Municipal Court participants.
Financial Matters
Tulsa Ballet Donation
Donation of 50 vouchers for the Nutcracker performance to the Municipal Court.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Travel Donation
Donation for Dana Walton to attend a city leadership program in Boston.
Public Comments
Citizens spoke regarding the closure of an easement at 1520 North Hartford Avenue and various consent agenda items.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 11A (Rescheduled)
Deadlines
- Ordinance 7B takes effect immediately upon Mayor's signature
Watch For
- Items 6A and 6B forwarded to the next meeting for action
Announcements
- Recognition of Eric Lee for 30 years of service.
- Recognition of Alicia Ryder for 25 years of service.
- Recognition of Jesse Muro, Mary Nguyen, and Annette DeBose for 20 years of service.
- Acknowledgment of John Wheel (35 years), Cleese Sumner (25 years), and Shay Duff (20 years).
Agenda Summary
Receipt and Filing of Minutes
Approval of minutes from the November 12, 2025, meetings.
Appointments and Reappointments
Appointments to the Library Commission and Board of Adjustment.
Public Hearing: 1520 North Hartford Avenue Easement Closure
Hearing regarding closing a public way for future development near the old Morton Hospital.
Mayor's Items 4B through 4J
Various donations, travel requests, and special event applications.
Rezoning PUD 286B (South Mingo Road)
Amendment to allow low-impact manufacturing and industry uses.
Rezoning Z-7839 (East 48th Place South)
Rezoning from Office Medium (OM) to Commercial High (CH).
Ordinances First Reading (6A-6B)
Initial presentation of upcoming ordinances.
Rezoning Ordinance Z-7838
Rezoning at East Admiral Place and North 109th East Place to Commercial Shopping (CS).
Title 37 Amendment: Handheld Device Prohibition
New section prohibiting phone use in school and construction zones.