Meeting Summary
The Tulsa City Council approved a comprehensive suite of ordinances, including a significant new measure to define and prohibit street racing as a public nuisance. The meeting also featured a detailed progress report from the Sales Tax Overview Committee regarding Vision Tulsa projects and upcoming Route 66 centennial preparations.
Key Decisions & Votes
Street Racing Ordinance (7A)
19:45Approved an ordinance defining and prohibiting street racing, declaring it a public nuisance, and providing for the impoundment of vehicles involved.
Tulsa Stadium Trust Appointment (2A)
02:40Appointed Jackie Price to the Tulsa Stadium Trust, replacing John Baumgartner for a term expiring March 4, 2030.
Fertilizer Product Expansion Program (7M)
19:45Approved a $48,000,000 supplemental appropriation for the Fertilizer Product Expansion Program, funded largely by a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant.
Upcoming Community Events
Prayer Hikes
Held at Turkey Mountain.
Route 66 Centennial Celebration
City-wide celebrations including new gateway signage and statue installations.
Tulsa Tuff Cycling Event
Target date for the installation of the Route 66 statue at Crybaby Hill.
Financial Matters
Turkey Mountain Change Order
Additional backfill to stabilize slopes next to the west parking lot.
George Kaiser Family Foundation Donation
Travel donation for James Wagner to visit the Mission Economic Development Agency in San Francisco.
Vision Arts Grants
Total funds awarded over the first six years of the grant program to 136 arts organizations.
SAFE OK Grant
Grant revenues from the Oklahoma Attorney General for the SAFE OK program.
Public Comments
Citizens spoke in support of the street racing ordinance, wrongful conviction relief, and provided updates on community prayer events.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- March 9, 2026: Independent review panel recommendations for Arts Commission grants.
- March 12, 2026: Pre-construction meeting for the Greenwood Cultural Center.
Watch For
- Installation of Gateway signage by early May.
- Completion of the Greenwood Cultural Center renovations (estimated 9-month project).
Announcements
- The 23rd and Jackson redevelopment site project is officially closed.
- New gateway signs designed after the Tulsa city flag will be installed at East and West Route 66 entrances.
- The Hicks inclusive playground is now open to the public.
Agenda Summary
Items 1A through 1C
Routine administrative or consent items.
Appointment 2A: Jackie Price to Tulsa Stadium Trust
Appointment to replace John Baumgartner with a term ending in 2030.
Items 4B through 4M: Mayor's Items
Various items including change orders for Turkey Mountain and travel donations.
Item 5A: Sales Tax Overview Committee Report
Monthly status report on Vision Tulsa projects, arts grants, and park improvements.
Ordinance 7A: Street Racing Prohibition
New regulations defining racing as a public nuisance and allowing vehicle impoundment.
Ordinance 7B: Commercial Animal Establishments
Amending animal regulations to add a new license type with exceptions for nonprofits.
Rezoning Items 7C through 7H
Various property rezoning applications across the city.
Budget Amendments 7I through 7R
Series of fiscal adjustments for grants (VAWA, SAFE OK), stormwater projects, and fertilizer expansion.