Remarks by Karen Gilbert
33 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 2
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“all right good evening and welcome to the 5 p.m tulsa city council meeting you can view this meeting on our facebook page our youtube channel cox channel 24 or at tgov online.org assisting the council tonight are jack blair our city attorney lori doring secretary to the council and beth tankard council to our council staff if you wish to speak on an agenda item please see beth to complete a request to speak card prior to that item being read, or you will not be allowed to speak on that item after it has been read. We are honored this evening to have our Booker T. Washington Air Force Junior…”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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“All right, so the continued growth of the city of Tulsa is a direct result of the valued employees that serve our city 24 hours, seven days a week. They are a true representation of service, excellence, loyalty, and commitment, for sure. Their work does not go unnoticed, and their many sacrifices are truly appreciated. Thank you so much. Bengal, Bengal, out of the line. All right, many employees who are receiving their years of service award this month could not be here tonight, but we would also like to acknowledge their contributions to our great city. For 40 years of service, Brian Comfort…”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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“Here. All right. Item number one, receipt and filing of minutes. 1A, minutes of regular meeting held at 4 p.m. on August 26th of 2026. B, minutes of regular meeting held at 5 p.m. on August 26th.”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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“All right. Items 1A and B are approved. Two appointments and reappointments. 2A, Annie Chang, appointment to the Asian Affairs Commission. B, Joyce Roberts, reappointment to the Human Rights Commission. And C, Brian Humphrey, reappointment to the Greater Tulsa Area African Affairs Commission. Do we have any speakers?”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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“Councilor Dutton. Yes. Okay please call the first speaker.”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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“All right, without objection, we will exit public hearing. Four mayor's items, 4A, report from the mayor or his designee on community events, briefing on city activities, city efforts, and new businesses. Anybody from the mayor's office here? All right. The remaining items 4B through 4N will not be read aloud. However, public comments will be received on these items. Do we have any speakers?”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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“Thank you. All right, is there council discussion?”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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“All right. Items 4B through 4N are approved with the emergency clause on 4B. 5. Authorities, boards, and commissions 5A rezoning application SA-9 to apply neighborhood character overlay to zoning for multiple properties located within the Florence Park neighborhood surrounded by East 15th Street South and East 21st Street South, Harvard Avenue and Broken Arrow Expressway. Do we have any speakers?”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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“Thank you. Beth, is there more speakers?”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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“Okay. Beth, is that the last speaker? Yes. Okay. Is there any council discussion? Councillor Bellis and then Councillor Dutton.”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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“Yeah, come on up, Susan. I don't think that's, that's not the, yeah.”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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“All right. Is there more council discussion?”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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“All right, item 5A is approved. Six ordinances, first reading. Item 6A will be read and voted on separately. 6A, ordinance amending the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget to make supplemental appropriations of $7,604,163.81. I recognize from grant revenues to be received from the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust within the social and economic development non-federal grants sub fund. Do we do we have any speakers.”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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“OK. This is requesting the waiver of city charter council rules in order of business and requesting approval and adoption on this first reading. So is there a council discussion.”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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“All right, 6A is approved, waiving the charter, council rules and order of business and adoption on first reading. Councilor Bellis, did you want to say something?”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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“All right, the following items in this section of the agenda will not be read aloud and without objection, 6B through 6I will be forward to the next council meeting for action. I know some signed up for 6C, but this is first reading and so we do not allow comments on first reading. It's second reading that we do allow public comments. So that item will be back next week. So those are the rules. All right, let's see, moving on to seven ordinances. Second reading, 7A will be read and voted on separately. 7A ordinance providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds series 2026A in the sum…”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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“Yes. All right, 7A is approved. Is there a motion for the emergency clause?”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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“All right. The emergency clause on seven a is approved seven B ordinance amending title 15 Tulsa revised ordinances titled franchise and grants by adopting a new chapter 11 titled Coxcom LLC franchise granting. to Coxcom LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. It's a successor and assigns for a period of 10 years a non-exclusive franchise and a right to use the public rights of way for the purpose of providing cable services to consumers and the general public within the city. C, Ordinance ZCA 40, amending the City of Tulsa Zoning Code Title 42, Tulsa Revised Ordinances for the purpose of…”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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“Beth that was the only speaker. Correct.”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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“All right, items 7B through 7C are approved with the emergency clause on 7B. Eight council items, 8A, councilors' announcements and reports on current community events, activities, efforts, and concerns. Other than announcements and reports, no discussion will ensue. Anybody have any reports?”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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“Wow. 8B resolution of the City of Tulsa expressing its intent to support the establishment and funding of an eviction prevention and legal representation program do we have any speakers we have five speakers on 8B the first is Jack Seawright”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026
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“Thank you. Good evening, counselors. Good evening.”
City Council · Sep 16, 2026