Board of Aldermen - Regular Meeting

The board will now come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.

A quorum being present, we will dispense with line items three and four. Any introduction of honored guests? Any introduction of honored guests? Alderman from the 11th.

Good morning. There we are. How's everybody today? Welcome back. Even though this is, we're supposed to be on bright wood. I ain't throwing no shade. But thank you, Madam President, members of the board. My honored guest today is Mayor of Dale Wood, Reggie Jones, who's a dear friend. And this past Tuesday, Alder Lady Shamim Clark Hubbard and I were able to be with a host of family and friends to have celebrated 30 years of service to Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club, which is nestled in the elevated 11th Ward. I would ask for a moment of silence, please.

we could please stand and bow our heads for a moment of silence.

Thank you so much. Additionally, I just wanted to share a bit of great news. My husband James and I just celebrated our 40th anniversary. Thank you, thank you. 40 years ago, on a Friday, we went to the Civil Court's building. And before Judge Tillman, we got married. And then we went back to work because our goal was to buy a house. And so we have had 40 consistent and continuous years of commitment and service and devotion to each other. Thank you so much.

Thank you. Any further introduction of honored guests? Any further introduction of honored guests? Seeing none, Alderwoman from the 10th, you are recognized on the approval of the minutes from Friday, July 24, 2026.

It's been moved by the Alderwoman from the 10th, seconded by the Alderwoman from the 11th, that we approve the minutes from Friday, July 24, 2026. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries. Report of city officials.

Alderman from the 9th, you're recognized on Mayor Spencer's appointments to the Cathedral Square Special Business District.

Thank you. I move that we accept the mayor's appointments to the Cathedral Square Special Business District of Mike Smith and Kyle Howerton. Second.

It's been moved by the alderman from the 9th, second by the alderman from the 2nd, that we approve Mayor Spencer's appointments to Cathedral Square Special Business District. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye.

Alderman from the 9th, you're recognized on Mayor Spencer's appointments to the Library Board.

Thank you. I move that we accept the Mayor's appointment to the Library Board.

It's been moved by the Alderman from the 9th, seconded by the Alderwoman from the 7th, that we approve Mayor Spencer's appointments to the Library Board. Are there any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye.

Alderman from the 14th, you'll recognize the Mayor Spencer's appointments to the EQH Market Street Community Improvement District.

It's been moved by the alderman from the 14th, seconded by the alderwoman from the 7th, that we approve Mayor Spencer's appointments to the EQH Market Street Community Improvement District. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye.

Alderman from the 9th, do you recognize the Mayor Spencer's appointments to the Grove Community Improvement District?

Thank you. I move that we accept the Mayor's appointments to the Grove Community Improvement District. Thank you.

It's been moved by the alderman from the 9th, seconded by the alderwoman from the 11th that we approve Mayor Spencer's appointments to the Grove Community Improvement District. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye.

Alderman, from the second, you are recognized on Mayor Spencer's appointment to the St. Louis Hills Special Business District.

It's been moved by the alderman from the second, seconded by the alderman from the third that we approve mayor's appointment to the St. Louis Hills Special Business District. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries.

Alderman from the 9th, you are recognized to Mayor Spencer's appointments to the Board of Adjustment.

Thank you. I move that we accept the Mayor's appointments to the Board of Adjustment.

It's been moved by the Alderman from the 9th, seconded by the Alderman from the 11th, that we approve Mayor Spencer's appointments to the Board of Adjustment. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries. Does anyone wish to take any bills or resolutions off of any of our informal calendars? Alderwoman first.

Mr. Clerk, please make note of that. So noted. All the women from the 7th.

Second, reading and report of standing committees. We can dispense with line item 14, report of special committees. We can dispense with line item 15, perfection consent calendar. We can dispense with line item 16, board bills for perfection.

Alderwoman from the 1st, you are recognized on the perfection of Board Bill 49 as amended on the floor.

It's been moved by the Alderwoman from the 1st, seconded by the Alderwoman from the 7th that we perfect Board Bill 49 as amended on the floor. Alderwoman, you may proceed.

It's been moved by the Alderwoman from the first, seconded by the Alderwoman from the seventh that we adopt amendment number one.

Any further discussion? Any further discussion? Alderman from the 9th?

thank you so i was fortunate to be able to attend the planning commission meeting a couple weeks ago and hear the debate around these different amendments and i do think it's worth pointing out that the planning commission unanimously rejected the amendment that the board of aldermen made that weakened these density requirements And I think it was really interesting, too, that just this last week, we had an article in the Post-Dispatch talking about how businesses downtown, the ground floor businesses, the activation we're talking about, are struggling because they don't have the office worker

By your vote, you failed to sustain the motion on amendment number one. Alderwoman from the 1st, you continue to be recognized.

It's been moved by the Alderwoman from the 1st, seconded by the Alderwoman from the 8th, that we adopt Amendment No. 2. Further discussion? Alderwoman from the 8th.

Any further discussion? Any further discussion? Alderman from the 9th.

I just want to say I appreciate this period of compromise I know that people have been working with each other to find a way forward and that's been really the story of this whole bill we've compromised a lot on this bill if you go back and look at all the amendments that have been made there's amendments that were made in the committee that strengthened it there are amendments that were made at the last full board meeting that weakened it and this is yet another compromise I'm just speaking for myself here, but I continue to emphasize that I think the emphasis on ground floor activation has s

Any further discussion on Amendment No. 2? Alderwoman from the first year recognized to close on amendment number two.

It's been moved by the Alderwoman from the first, seconded by the Alderwoman from the eighth that we adopt amendment number two to Board Bill 49 as amended on the floor. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.

By your vote, you sustain the motion on amendment number two.

It's been moved by the Alderwoman from the 1st, seconded by the Alderwoman from the 7th. We adopt Amendment 5 to Board Bill 49 as amended on the floor. Any further discussion? Alderman from the 4th.

Any further discussion? Alderwoman from the 7th.

Any further discussion? Alderman from the second.

Any further discussion? Any further discussion? Seeing none, Alderwoman from the First, you are recognized to close on Amendment Number 5.

It's been moved by the Alderwoman from the First, seconded by the Alderwoman from the Seventh. We adopt Amendment Number 5 to Board Bill 49 as amended on the floor. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.

By your vote, you sustain the motion to adopt Amendment Number 5.

It's been moved by the Alderwoman from the 1st, seconded by the Alderwoman from the 7th that we adopt Amendment No. 7 to Board Bill 49 as amended on the floor. Alderwoman, you may proceed.

Any further discussion? Any further discussion? Alderwoman from the first year recognized to close on amendment number seven.

It's been moved by the Alderwoman from the first, seconded by the Alderwoman from the seventh that we adopt amendment seven to board bill 49 as amended on the floor. There's been a request for previous role.

It's been moved by the Alderwoman from the first, seconded by the Alderwoman from the seventh, that we adopt Amendment Number 9 to Board Bill 49 as amended on the floor. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. There's been a request for a previous roll. Hearing no objection, Amendment Number 9 passes. Alderwoman, from the first, you are now recognized on the perfection of board bill number 49 as amended on the floor.

been moved by the Alderwoman from the first, seconded by the Alderwoman from the seventh, that we perfect Board Bill 49 as amended on the floor. Alderwoman, you may proceed.

What's that, Madam President? Sorry. We need to perfect it to be able to do the third read and final passage at the next meeting.

We can't suspend between perfection and third reading. It has to be engrossed.

Any further discussion? Any further discussion? Seeing none, Alderwoman from the First, you're recognized to close.

We'd already had that motion, so you just need to renew it. I said renew at the beginning. Okay. Thank you. It's been moved by the Alderwoman from the first, seconded by the Alderwoman from the seventh that we perfect Board Bill 49 as amended on the floor. There's been a request for previous roll. There's a call for roll call. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.

By your vote, you sustain the motion from the Alderwoman from the First to perfect Board Bill 49 as amended on the floor.

Alderwoman from the 7th, you're recognized on the perfection of Board Bill 55.

It's been moved by the Alderwoman from the 7th, seconded by the Alderman from the 9th, that we perfect Board Bill 55. Alderwoman, you may proceed.

Thank you any further discussion any further discussion Seeing none Alderman Alderman from the 9th

I'd just like to be added as a co-sponsor. Thank you.

Mr. Clerk, please make note of that. Any further discussion? Seeing none, Alderwoman, you're recognized to close. It's been moved by the Alderwoman from the 7th, seconded by the Alderman from the 9th, that we perfect Board Bill 55. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.

By your vote you sustain the motion from the Alderwoman from the 7th to perfect Board Bill 55.

Third reading, final passage of Board Bill's consent.

Alderwoman from the 10th, you are recognized in the motion to adopt the third reading and final passage of board bills on the consent calendar.

It's been moved by the Alderwoman from the 10th, seconded by the Alderwoman from the 7th, that we adopt the third reading and final passage of board bills on the consent calendar. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.

By your vote, you sustain the motion from the Alderwoman from the tent to third reading finally pass the aforementioned bills. Third reading of final passage of board bills.

Alderman from the third, you're recognized on the third reading and final passage board bill 60.

It's been moved by the Alderman from the third, seconded by the Alderman from the second, that we third read and finally pass Board Bill 60. Alderman, you may proceed.

Any further discussion? Any further discussion? Seeing none, you're recognized to close. It's been moved by the alderman from the third, seconded by the alderman from the 14th, that we third read and finally pass Board Bill 60. Mr. Clerk, please call the vote.

By your vote, you sustain the motion from the alderman from the third to third read and finally pass board bill 60. Report of the finally passed and signed by the president.

All other business being suspended, the president shall in open session affix her signature here to the end that these may become law. First reading resolutions in reference to committees.

In dispense with line item 22, second reading of resolutions, committee reports and adoption.

Alderwoman from the 13th, you are recognized on the second reading of Resolution 78.

Thank you, Madam President and Board. We had the health committee meeting and the resolution was read and we had people there to testify. And so I asked for the board to accept the committee report and adoption of resolution 78.

Is there a second? It's been moved by the Alderwoman from the 13th, seconded by the Alderman from the 4th, that we adopt Resolution 78. Alderwoman, you may proceed.

Thank you. This resolution was brought to the attention of St. Louis Public Schools. And we were asking that they hold off on closing of these schools until we come up with a plan. And we refer back to the citywide plan that it took two years to produce. And so we're asking that, again, that St. Louis Public Schools hold off on closing these schools until they have a comparable plan on how to utilize these buildings that will cause more decline in our communities. And I second my motion.

Any further discussion? Alderwoman from the 7th.

Any further discussion? Any further discussion? Seeing none, older woman from the 13th, you're recognized to close.

Thank you, Madam President and Board, and thank you, Alderwoman of the Seventh, for your words of encouragement. And so I renew my motion.

It's been moved by the Alderwoman from the 13th, seconded by the Alderman from the 4th, that we adopt Resolution 78. All those in favor, signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries. Second reading, Resolutions Committee Reports and Adoptions. I would entertain a motion that portions of the meeting be closed to the public under the provisions of Section 610.0213 in order to permit the members of the committee to discuss matters related to the hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting of employees of the Board of Aldermen. We need a so moved. It's been moved by the Alderman from the 4th

By your vote, you sustain the motion. If we could please vacate the chambers. Everyone with the exception of Phillip can stay. we are back alderwoman from the 10th 11th you are recognized on the motion to suspend the rules for the purposes of introducing resolution 93.

Thank you again, Madam President, members of the board. I move that we suspend the rules to introduce courtesy resolution 93.

It's been moved by the Alderman from the 11th, seconded by the Alderman from the 14th, that we suspend the rules for the purposes of introducing resolution 93. This is a non-debatable motion. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.

By your vote, you sustain the motion. If you could please place Resolution 93 at the end of the courtesy resolution calendar. Alderman from the 10th, you are recognized on the motion to adopt the courtesy resolution consent calendar.

It's been moved by the Alderwoman from the 10th, seconded by the Alderwoman from the 7th, that we adopt the courtesy resolution consent calendar. Is there any discussion? Alderman from the 9th.

Thank you. Could I please be added as a co-sponsor to Resolution 92 for Reggie Jones?

Mr. Clerk, please make note of that, and if you could also add me as well. Alderman from the 10th.

Yes, I think the alderman from the 14th is just about to make that motion.

It's been moved by the alderman from the 14th, seconded by the alderman from the 7th, that we embank Resolution 92. Is there any discussion? All those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries. Alderman from the third.

Mr. Clerk, if you could please make note of that. So noted. Thank you. Alderwoman from the seventh.

Thank you, Madam President, members of the board. For Board Bill 93, celebrating 45 years for Andy's seasoning, I would like to have this board bill embanked.

It's been moved by the Alderwoman from the 11th, seconded by the Alderwoman from the 7th, that we embank Resolution 93. Is there any discussion on the motion to embank? Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed? Motion carries. Any further discussion? Seeing none, it's been moved by the Alderwoman from the... Alderman from the third.

It's been moved by the Alderwoman from the 10th, seconded by the Alderwoman from the 7th, that we adopt the courtesy resolution consent calendar. All those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries. Miscellaneous and unfinished business.

Announcements. Alderwoman from the 10th. I was moving. I was ready to adjourn. Any further announcements? Alderwoman from the 11th.

Yes, thank you again, Madam President, members of the board. I would just like to take this opportunity to congratulate my colleague, or our colleague, Shane Cohn, who has been elected as the new recorder of deeds for the city of St. Louis. I didn't expect to see him today, but I was glad to hear him saying, I'm going to be here to the end. That's commitment to this board. And Shane, it has been truly an honor and a joy to sing with you and be here at the Board of Aldermen with you. I've learned some things along the way. And so I appreciate you and a wholehearted congratulations.

If we could all please stand and bow our heads for a moment of silence for Dolly Parton. Any further announcements? Alderman from the 9th.

Thank you. I'd like to call a Public Infrastructure and Utilities Committee meeting for September 9th at 3.30 p.m. We'll be hearing Board Bill 66.

Any further announcements? Seeing none, Alderman from the 10th, you are recognized. Alderwoman from the 7th.

Thank you. Any further announcements? Alderwoman from the 10th, you are recognized on the motion to excuse.

Everybody know you're here, baby. There's a second on that motion. Second. It's been moved by the older woman from the 10th, seconded by the older woman from the 11th that we excuse the older woman from the 12th for a necessary absence. All those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed? No. Motion still carries. The older woman from the 10th, you're recognized on the motion to adjourn.

It's been moved by the Alderman from the 10, seconded by the Alderman from the 6, that we adjourn until Friday, September 11, 2026, in the Board of Alderman Chambers. All those in favor, signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries. We are adjourned.