City Council Recap | March 27, 2024
- Tulsa City Council
- Mar 28, 2024
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The City Council met on March 27, 2024 for committee meetings and a City Council meeting.
Below are the highlights of Council discussion and action items.
Urban & Economic Development Committee | 10:30am
PartnerTulsa Quarterly Report
PartnerTulsa Executive Director, Kian Kamas, gave a quarterly update regarding current priorities including housing, neighborhood conditions, and other priorities. Some of these projects include the development of new housing units, commercial revitalization, Kirkpatrick Heights-Greenwood Advisory Committee applications, and searching for a new Executive Director.
View the presentation here.
View the discussion here.
Metropolitan Tulsa Transit Authority Fare Raise
Representatives from the Metropolitan Tulsa Transit Authority presented a Resolution to increase their fares on the Fixed Route System from $1.75 to $2.00 per trip and the Paratransit Service from $3.50 to $4.00 per trip. They also discussed how they are making technological enhancements to their GoPass app and the validators on the buses to help with fare capping. Customers will not pay more, regardless of cash, credit card, or GoPass application. The new fares presented to the Council are:
Single Ride Pass: $2.00
Weekly Pass: $16.00
Monthly Pass: $50.00
Lift (Paratransit) 10 Rides: $40.00
The change would take effect July 1, 2024. The Council will vote on this item at a Regular Council Meeting at 5pm on April 10, 2024.
View the discussion here.
View the presentation here.
United States Postal Service Repurposing of the Tulsa Processing Center
Councilor Grant Miller proposed a Resolution urging the USPS to consider local health, economic, and community impacts of closure or repurposing of the Tulsa Processing Center and urging the extension and enhancement of public engagement. The president of the American Postal Workers Union was available to answer questions about the possible outcomes of the decision. The Council is scheduled to vote on this item at a Regular Council Meeting at 5pm on April 10, 2024.
View the discussion here.
Crutchfield Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Update
Property representatives and the City of Tulsa gave an update on the Crutchfield Tax Increment Finance (TIF). The project is intended to encourage and leverage private and public investment for the purpose of increasing and improving housing stock in the Crutchfield Neighborhood.
View the update here.
Public Works Committee Meeting | 2:30pm
Discussion on Adjustment of Elected Officials’ Salaries and Elections
The Council discussed two proposed charter amendments for submission to voters on August 27, 2024:
Councilors’ Salary
Proposed amendment to the City Charter to rescind the City Councilor’s current salary of $24,000 per year, and to establish a new salary of $32,000 and provide for future Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments. At the 5pm City Council meeting, the Council voted 8-1 to send this proposed charter amendment to voters.
Auditor’s Salary
Proposed amendment to rescind the City Auditor’s current salary of 70% of the Mayor’s salary, and establish a new salary of 75% of the Mayor’s salary. At the 5pm City Council meeting, the Council voted 9-0 to send this proposed charter amendment to voters.
View the Committee discussion here.
View the City Council discussion here.
View Proposed Charter Amendments here:
Chief Medical Officer Report
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jeffrey Goodloe, provided updates to four current programs:
Whole Blood Administration
Program to allow EMSA and fire departments to carry specified units of whole blood to aid critical patients in the field.
Estimated start in metro Tulsa is July 1
Partnership with Our Blood Institute, Tulsa Fire Department, EMSA, Saint Francis Hospital Trauma Services, St. John Medical Center Trauma Services, Medical Control Board/Office of the Medical Director
911 Basic Life Support (Dual EMT) Ambulance Response
60-Day update on ambulance staffing and frequency of responses in the community
Paramedic Credentialing
Update on paramedic credentialing from July 1 to date
Neuroprotective (Head Up) CPR
EleGARD CPR Device is designed to slowly raise the head and upper torso during CPR to maximize blood flow and increase chances of survival.
Device has been successfully implemented in Edmond, plans are underway to bring it to Tulsa
View the discussion here.
View the presentation here.
Fees for Use of Park & Recreation Facilities
The Park and Recreation Board approved an update to fees and charges for certain uses of the Park and Recreation facilities on February 6, 2024. Facilities include sports fields and courts, pools, special events, and community center room rentals. The Council is scheduled to vote on this item at the 5pm City Council meeting on April 10, 2024.
View the discussion here.
View the supporting documents here.
City Council Regular Meeting | 5pm
Vote on Adjustment of Elected Officials’ Salaries and Election
The Council voted to submit two proposed charter amendments to voters on August 27, 2024:
Councilors’ Salary
Proposed amendment to the City Charter to rescind the City Councilor’s current salary of $24,000 per year, and to establish a new salary of $32,000 and provide for future Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments. The Council voted 8-1 to send this proposed charter amendment to voters.
Auditor’s Salary
Proposed amendment to rescind the City Auditor’s current salary of 70% of the Mayor’s salary, and establish a new salary of 75% of the Mayor’s salary. The Council voted 9-0 to send this proposed charter amendment to voters.
View the Committee discussion here.
View the City Council discussion here.
View Proposed Charter Amendments here:
"Star Tulsan" Award
Councilor Crista Patrick honored Bruce Lewis and Alice Wegley from District 3 as “Star Tulsans” for their volunteer work to catalog and inventory approximately 25,000 costume pieces at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center and creating a community resource for local theatres and schools, improving the cultural assets of the City of Tulsa.
The “Star Tulsan” award recognizes residents who provide a positive image, not only for their District but for the entire City, through their outstanding work.
Upcoming Town Hall Meetings
District 3 Town Hall - April 6
Saturday, April 6, 2024
2:30pm-5:00pm
Maxwell Park Library - 1313 N Canton Ave.
Join Councilor Crista Patrick for a town hall with a panel of representatives from different City Departments for a chance to ask questions and give feedback.
District 5 Town Hall - April 11
Thursday, April 11, 2024
5:00pm-7:00pm
Hicks Park Community Center
Representatives from Tulsa Police, Code Enforcement, and Community Development will be in attendance.
District 2 Town Hall - April 11
Thursday, April 11, 2024
6:00pm-7:00pm
Reed Community Center- 4233 S. Yukon Ave., Tulsa, OK 74107
Topics:
- Discussion with the City of Tulsa Public Works Department on roadway construction for Southwest Blvd, 41st and 33rd W. Ave., and 41st and Union.
- Discussion with Oklahoma Turnpike Authority representative on Gilcrease Expressway and the PikePass/Plate Pay systems.
- Presentation from MetroLink Tulsa on their bus fares and programs for residents.
- Presentation from Tulsa Parks on programs and activities happening in the parks across West Tulsa.
District 1 Town Hall - April 15
Monday, April 15, 2024
6:00pm-8:00pm
Rudisill Regional Library Ancestral Hall- 1520 N. Hartford Ave.
Topics:
- MetroLink Tulsa (formerly known as Tulsa Transit)
- North Peoria street lights
- Saving Our Homes Initiative (SOHI)
Riverwood Open House - April 20
Saturday, April 20, 2024
11:00am-2:00pm
Savanna Landing - 1111 E. 60th St.
The City of Tulsa is asking people who live in the Riverwood area for their input on how to improve the neighborhood as the Riverwood Neighborhood Improvement Strategy enters its community engagement phase.
