2026-09-25 - Board of Aldermen

00:08Good morning, St. Louis. The St. Louis

00:10City Board of Alderman will now come to

00:12order. Madame Cler or sorry, Mr. Clerk,

00:15please call the role.

00:17>> Alman Schwitzer.

00:20Alderman Odinberg,

00:23>> present.

00:26>> Vice President Cole,

00:28>> present.

00:30Alman Nion,

00:35Alman Devote,

00:44>> all woman Velasquez,

00:47Alderwoman Sonier,

00:51Alderwoman Coxi,

00:55Alman Browning,

00:59Alderwoman Clark Hubard

01:01>> here.

01:03>> Alderwoman Keys,

01:07Alderwoman Ty,

01:11Alwoman Boyd,

01:16Alman Aldrich,

01:20President Green,

01:22>> present.

01:24Alman Ryan,

01:29Alwoman Coxi,

01:33Alman Browning,

01:39Alwoman Keys,

01:45>> all woman,

01:49we have 12 present.

01:51>> Mr. Mr. Clerk, can you also note that uh

01:53Alderwoman Cox Antanu is here as well?

01:57>> Okay, noted. Thank you.

02:0013 present.

02:01>> Thank you. With a quorum being present,

02:03we will be led in an opening reflection

02:05by SEMA Commissioner Greg Favor for

02:08National Preparedness Month.

02:21>> Thank you. I am Greg Faver, commissioner

02:24of emergency management for the city.

02:25I'm joined today by my deputy

02:27commissioner and our administrative

02:28director for the agency and I want to

02:31thank President Green and the body for

02:32the opportunity to speak this reflection

02:36this month on this last Friday. As we

02:40talk about National Preparedness Month

02:42now, the weight that this carries for

02:45our city, whether we look back at the

02:47tornado 15 months ago, whether we think

02:50to the 25th anniversary of the September

02:5211th attacks, whether we talk about CO

02:54and the 900 residents that we lost in

02:57this city alone,

02:59the one common thread between them all

03:02is that all of those days started

03:05like any other. And I can tell you as

03:07somebody who has spent 26 years in

03:09public safety, who has spent his entire

03:11adult life responding to emergencies,

03:13that this is the ground truth that we

03:15deal with every single day. Nobody wakes

03:17up and says, "Today's the day that we're

03:19going to have thousands of people

03:20displaced in our city." Uh it is the

03:23cruel reminder that disasters do not

03:25tell us when they are coming. We can

03:27only be prepared for them.

03:30Now, it is my job every day and it is my

03:33team's job every day to make sure that

03:35we as a city are best prepared as

03:37possible, but there is no agency that

03:40runs up and down these streets that can

03:42be on every block in the first hour of a

03:46disaster.

03:47We know from experience and we know from

03:49research that in those first critical

03:52moments of a major incident, neighbors

03:55can save lives, elected officials can

03:58save lives. And the most important tool

04:00they have is information.

04:03So on this the last Friday of National

04:05Preparedness Month, I have three asks of

04:08every resident and certainly of every

04:10elected official in this room. One, sign

04:13up for critical alerts from Notify STL

04:17so that you are aware of major

04:19emergencies,

04:20major disruptions to city services, or

04:23severe weather threats that may impact

04:24you, your families, or your

04:26constituents.

04:28Two, you can build a simple kit for your

04:30home. This includes bottled water,

04:33medication, power chargers, and basic

04:36goods to make sure that you and your

04:37family have what you need for the first

04:39few days.

04:41And finally, we do this every day, but

04:43we are asking you to make a plan.

04:47Know where your family can meet. Know

04:49where you'll go to get more information

04:50if information is scarce. And know who

04:53around you you will check on. your

04:55family members, your community, your

04:57kids, etc.

04:59And my last ask is specific to the

05:02members of this board at your desk today

05:05who know your wards better than anybody

05:08who works downtown in government

05:10themselves. You know which blocks had

05:13power were without power the longest in

05:15May. You know who often lives alone or

05:18needs assistance. you have a sense of

05:21which churches and businesses are

05:22trusted on your corners.

05:25Please at every meeting, at every post,

05:28at every newsletter you send out,

05:30include the notify STL banner. We will

05:34come to your neighborhood with you and

05:35sign people up if that's what you um we

05:38have to push as much information down to

05:41our neighbors and our fellow residents

05:42and you can be our biggest microphone.

05:44We will always beat the drum and make

05:46sure that we can connect with as many of

05:48our neighbors as we can, but you are in

05:50a particular position to do more than

05:52any of us could on any given. So,

05:55however we as an agency can help you

05:56push this message forward, please do

05:58reach out and we'll be happy to

05:59facilitate.

06:01We can't choose when the next disaster

06:03comes to St. Louis, but we can choose if

06:05we're more or less prepared. And we can

06:07choose to be more or less prepared

06:09together. Again, thank you for the

06:12opportunity to be here today to address

06:14the board, for the work that you will do

06:16today on our behalf here, and for

06:18standing with us as we work to make St.

06:20Louis safer. Thank you.

06:32>> I think that's always a very preient.

06:35Thank you uh commissioner for your time

06:37this morning and the reminder to us all

06:40on this uh last day of National Safety

06:42Month or National Preparedness Month.

06:48Announcements in special order of the

06:50day. We will dispense with regular order

06:52of business to take up our courtesy

06:54resolution calendar. Alderwoman from the

06:5612th, you're recognized on the motion to

06:58suspend the rules for the purposes of

07:00introducing resolution 141.

07:15I don't know. It must be you standing at

07:17my uh mic mr. vice chairman cuz no one

07:20else here is hardly hop taller than me

07:22except for the alderman from the but

07:24anyway um I move to suspend the rules to

07:27introduce resolution 141 um um into the

07:32it's a courtesy resolution.

07:35>> It's been moved by the alderwoman from

07:37the 12th seconded by the alderman from

07:39the fourth that we suspend the rules to

07:40introduce resolution 141. This is a

07:42non-debatable motion. Mr. Clerk, please

07:45call the role. Aldwoman Schwitzer,

07:50>> Alman Odenberg,

07:52>> I,

07:54>> Vice President Con,

07:56>> I,

07:57>> Alman Ryan,

08:00>> Alman Dvote,

08:03Alwoman Velasquez,

08:06Aldwoman Sonier,

08:08>> Alderwoman Cox,

08:11Alman Browning,

08:14>> Alwoman Clark Hubard, I

08:17>> woman keys.

08:20>> I also

08:26Boyd,

08:28Alman Aldridge,

08:31President Green.

08:33>> I,

08:36>> Alman Boyd,

08:4314 I votes. By your vote, you have

08:45sustained the motion of the alderwoman

08:46from the 12th. Mr. Clerk, please place

08:48resolution 141 at the end of the

08:50courtesy resolutions calendar.

08:53>> So noted. Thank you.

08:54>> Courtesy resolutions.

09:02We have the presentation of resolution

09:05143 by alderman Aldridge of the 14th

09:09ward. Alderman would you please approach

09:11the dis.

09:24>> Thank you, Mr. Vice Chair, members of

09:25the board. Uh, Mr. Clerk, could you uh

09:29please read the resolution?

09:32>> Resolution 143 honoring the life,

09:34service, and community impact of Matt

09:37Hescamp.

09:38Whereas the board of alderman of the

09:40city of St. Louis is pleased to

09:41recognize and honor Matt Hescamp for his

09:44dedication to public service, community

09:46engagement, legislative AC advocacy, and

09:50his continued commitment to

09:51strengthening neighborhoods throughout

09:52the city of St. Louis. And whereas Matt

09:55Hescamp was born and raised in

09:56Cincinnati, Ohio before relocating to

09:59St. Louis to attend St. University where

10:02he earned a degree in social work and

10:03developed a passion for community

10:05organizing, civic civic engagement,

10:08political advocacy, and creating

10:10meaningful change within communities.

10:12And whereas during his time at St.

10:14University. Matt Hescamp combined his

10:16background in social work with his

10:18interest in systemic reform, founding a

10:21nonprofit organization focused on

10:23increasing civic engagement and

10:24political literacy while also gaining

10:27valuable grassroots experience through

10:29internships with environmental advocacy

10:32organizations including the Sierra

10:34Social Club. And whereas Matt Hescamp

10:37has dedicated his professional career to

10:39public service and political strategy,

10:41building a distinguished partnership

10:43with the St. Louis public service with

10:44Sheid Aldridge Jr. first through

10:46grassroots campaign work and later as a

10:49member of Aldridge's legislative team.

10:53And now therefore, be it resolved that

10:55the board of the city of St. Lewis

10:58hereby honors and recognizes Matt Hescam

11:00for his outstanding contributions to

11:02public service, commun community

11:04engagement, and civic life and extends

11:07his sincere appreciation for his

11:09dedication dedication to making St.

11:11Louis a stronger, more connected and

11:13more vibrant city. Introduced this day,

11:16the 25th of September, 2026 by the

11:19Honorable Rasheen Aldress Alman 14th

11:21War.

11:39Um,

11:41so I've been up the last few days just

11:43thinking like, should I write a speech?

11:45How do I approach this? Uh, you know,

11:48what to say about Matt? Cuz we didn't

11:50been through this journey together. Uh,

11:51and first before I say anything, as

11:53everyone see us wearing uh these amazing

11:56luau and bracelets and headbands, uh, if

12:01you ever came to uh, uh, the office and

12:03you asked Matt or you just seen him in

12:05the hallway at the board of alderman,

12:07you asked him, "How's your day going,

12:09Matt? How are you doing?" He always

12:11said, "Another day in paradise." Another

12:14day in paradise. Um, so today is a a day

12:18in paradise here at the board of

12:19alderman. uh as we send Matt off to do

12:22continue to do great stuff. So me and

12:25Matt actually has been in this journey

12:26for a very long time. Uh even before I

12:30became a member of the board alderman

12:32and even before I became a state rep, uh

12:36when my mom ran for office, I remember

12:37walking in the living room and I see

12:39this little quirky white guy on the

12:41computer um asking, you know, to fill in

12:44and do sign up for volunteers and um you

12:48know, Matt is more than just and has

12:51been more than just a a co-orker, a

12:54staffer. uh he has truly been somebody

12:56who I consider my family and um seeing

13:01you transition to your next journey uh

13:05kind of made me very emotional because

13:08in this role as a alder elected official

13:11you know we don't do it alone it is the

13:14people uh that work with us to make uh

13:17the accomplishments that happen either

13:18in our ward or in our community and in

13:212019 when the people of the 78 district

13:25elected me the state representative.

13:27Matt Hescamp answered that journey and

13:29he came up to Jeff City with me and we

13:32got a lot done serving on the budget

13:34budget committee. We brought back

13:36millions of dollars. We passed great

13:38legislation and it it wasn't me. It was

13:41late nights to have somebody like Matt.

13:44Matt who not only challenged me, Matt

13:47who not only made sure that I was always

13:49prepped and ready to go, but Matt also

13:51that grounded me and when things got

13:53tough, loved me. Um, and that's why the

13:56relationship that we have is beyond just

13:59a staff member. That's why I say truly a

14:01brother. When I got elected in 2023,

14:04again, by the people of the 14th Ward,

14:07um, and we established this LA program,

14:09the first thing I did, I was like, Matt,

14:11you coming back home with me? and he

14:12became the first uh legislative

14:15assistant for the board of alderman. He

14:17was one of the OGs. Christian, you all

14:19by yourself being an OG. Um but even in

14:23this role, again, Matt continues to make

14:25me a better person. Um I am extremely

14:28sad to lose him uh as a legislative

14:31assistant. He brings so much to this

14:34role. He's brought so much to the 14th

14:36ward. He's brought so much to this city.

14:38Um, but at the end of the day, I can

14:41continue to pick up the phone call and

14:44call him and ask some questions and have

14:46personal conversations uh with him. And

14:50Matt, I love you. I love you as a

14:53friend. I love you as my brother. We

14:56have shared a lot of personal moments.

14:59Even with the passing of my mom and um

15:02and your mom passing, being able to

15:04connect on that, you've always been in

15:06my corner. you continued to challenge me

15:08and I'm just so thankful that you picked

15:11up the call in 2019 and embarked on this

15:14crazy journey with a young man from

15:16North St. Louis and Carr Square to head

15:18to the state house and then came all the

15:20way back home and relocated to continue

15:22to do this work here u at the board of

15:24alderman. So outside of just a

15:26resolution

15:29>> from the board of alderman I also have a

15:33resolution from Mr. Matt Hescamp from

15:35the state level from state

15:37representative Kim Collins for all the

15:38great work that he done up there. Um

15:41he's touched so many lives. He's touched

15:42so many people and his work continue uh

15:45to show throughout not just our state

15:47but through this region. So Matt, thank

15:49you and I love you ma'am.

15:56Any

16:03further discussion? Alderwoman from the

16:05seventh. Thank you, sir vice president

16:08and members of the board of alderman. Um

16:11me and Matt go way back as well. Um we

16:14are both alum of St. Louis University.

16:17And when it comes to Matt, I like to say

16:19he's not new to it, he's true to it. uh

16:21similar to what the alderman described

16:23um I met Matt as somebody who um was at

16:26St. Louis University was a Martin Luther

16:28King Jr. scholar was leading an

16:30occupation of thousands of people and I

16:32don't know if Matt remembers um but

16:34during the occupation which was six days

16:36I think it was either the second or

16:37third day um Matt was there and there

16:40was a group of folks because there was a

16:41lot of folks from the community present

16:43and see he was one of the first folks to

16:44say um one of the things that the

16:45university did is they didn't allow the

16:48into the restroom so we would have a lot

16:49of people there but they would have to

16:51go other places and Matt was one of the

16:53first people who said you know hey I

16:54have a dorm room perhaps they can come

16:56use my bathroom in that way um and That

16:58type of leadership is just the

16:59leadership that I've seen from Matt in

17:01all my time of knowing him. Um, it is

17:04amazing to me that we kind of both ended

17:06up here and even though you are the

17:07alderman staff, you know, I have called

17:09you, I have asked you questions. Um,

17:11we've had some spicy, intense, good

17:13debates and conversations. Um, and I

17:15have just really enjoyed you. I think

17:16even when I haven't agreed with you, I

17:18think you're very genuine. Um, you're

17:19very sincere and you're very motivated

17:21by a genuine desire to move people

17:23forward. uh you're very unapologetic

17:26about your values and you are extremely

17:28smart and hardworking. So wherever you

17:31go, wherever you land, I hope you never

17:32hesitate to give me a call or a text or

17:35letter of recommendation or anything. I

17:38hope that our debates don't stop. I hope

17:40we can find ways to still have those.

17:42And wherever you land, you're going to

17:43be blessed. They're going to be blessed.

17:45And I think that our city is blessed and

17:46better for having you serve it. And I

17:48deeply appreciate your service. Um and I

17:51would like to make a motion to thank

17:54It's been moved by the alderwoman from

17:56the seventh, seconded by the alderwoman

17:58from the eth that we make this

18:00resolution in bank. All those in favor

18:03signify by saying I.

18:04>> I.

18:06>> I.

18:06>> I.

18:07>> Any opposed.

18:09Mr. Clerk, please note that this

18:11resolution will be passed in bank.

18:14>> So noted. Thank you,

18:16>> Madame President.

18:21Thank you, Mr. Vice President and

18:24members of the board. Uh Matt, I just

18:27want to say that you are going to leave

18:29a or you are leaving a huge hole um at

18:32the board. Um you know, like many folks

18:35here, I've known you for a very long

18:36time. I think the first time I can

18:40remember is maybe a canvaser with Sierra

18:42Club back in maybe 2015,

18:472016. Um, I just know it was quite a

18:50long time ago and you've always been

18:52that type of person that sees a need and

18:55jumps in to fill it. Um, somebody that

18:58is very inquisitive and is always, you

19:01know, doing his research and, um, we're

19:04definitely going to miss you here. I'm

19:06sorry I'm not in person. I'm kind of

19:07dealing with a sick kid this morning.

19:09But, um, I wish you all the best in the

19:12future. And please, please keep in

19:14touch. and if there's anything that we

19:16can do for you um back here in St. Louis

19:18or through the board of alderman, don't

19:20hesitate to reach out. Um we're going to

19:22miss you.

19:29>> Any further discussion? Alderwoman from

19:32the sixth,

19:36the vice president. Um I just want to

19:39say Matt, uh I'm happy for you for

19:42embarking on this new chapter. Of

19:43course, we miss you. We I enjoyed

19:45working with you. Uh you were you've

19:48always been thoughtful and I know how

19:50much you care about the community and I

19:52know that those two things will serve

19:53you well well wherever you go. We will

19:56also miss your cardigan. So, thank you

20:08alderwoman from the 10th. You're

20:10recognized. Oh, I'm sorry. Alderwoman

20:14from the first.

20:14>> Thank you, Mr. Vice President, members

20:16of the board. I just want to stand up to

20:19echo my to Matt for all of your work. Uh

20:22we were often in city hall at the same

20:24time just a few offices away and I I

20:27always heard how

20:29just wonderful you were with the

20:31constituents of the of the 14th board

20:33and the city in general. And uh you

20:36know, you really challenged the alderman

20:37from the 14th. you know, I've heard you

20:39all go back and forth on things and, you

20:42know, in my experience of having one of

20:44the original uh OG uh LA's just so

20:47important to have those people around

20:48you who challenge you and push you to be

20:50better and I think that's what you've

20:51done for the alderman 14th and and by

20:54extension all of us. So, thank you for

20:56all of your work and the time and

20:57dedication you've given as a public

20:59servant. It means a lot. Thank you.

21:05>> Any further discussion? Alderwoman from

21:09the 10th. Are you okay? Uh, with that

21:12then I I'll invite any of the members

21:15and legislative staff that want to come

21:17up and take a photo with Mr. Hescamp.

21:29>> It's hard to hear you.

22:27Thank you.

22:58Older woman from the 10th

23:01Thank you, Mr. Chief of Staff. Uh,

23:04Alderwoman from the 10th, you're

23:05recognized on the motion to adopt the

23:06courtesy resolution calendar.

23:08>> Thank you, Mr. Vice President, members

23:10of the board. I move that we adopt the

23:11courtesy resolent calendar.

23:2110th seconded by the alderman from the

23:2314th that we adopt the courtesy

23:25resolution calendar. Is there any

23:27discussion?

23:31Seeing none, all those in favor signify

23:33by saying I.

23:35>> I.

23:36>> Opposed?

23:38Motion carries. Introduction of honored

23:41guests.

23:43Alderman from the 14th.

23:49>> Thank you, Mr. vice president and

23:51members of the board. I know uh our

23:53gallery is packed with a lot of our uh

23:56labor brothers and sisters, but anytime

23:58I see SEIU Local 1 in the gallery, I

24:02have to shout them out. Um I see so many

24:04friends up there.

24:09I do want to give a personal shout out

24:11to uh Stanley Jackson up there in the

24:14gallery with SEIU. we go way back to the

24:17fight for 15 days and the great work

24:19that uh you and SEIU do SEIU do to make

24:22sure that we advocate for our service

24:24employees. You know, making sure that we

24:26advocate for those individuals that are

24:28working unpredictable schedules, those

24:30individuals that are flipping burgers

24:32but are the backbone uh of our city.

24:35those individuals as we expanded the

24:37campaign to healthcare and child care

24:39understanding no matter where you work,

24:41no matter what your occupation is that

24:43you should be able to make a liveable

24:44wage. And I'm honored that uh SEIU you

24:47guys have installed so much to me. I'm

24:49glad to have you. And Stanley, you know,

24:51we we had some a lot of days uh out

24:54there on a picket line uh changing the

24:56narrative to even forcing this board of

24:58alderman to pass a board bill um to

25:01increase the minimum wage. So, thank you

25:03SEIU and thank you Stanley Jackson.

25:11>> Alderwoman from the 10th.

25:13>> Thank you, Mr. Vice President, members

25:14of the board. I would like to welcome to

25:16St. Louisis Lloyd Visuals who I had

25:19honor of meeting morning 7:00 a.m. on

25:22set to witness their gift and not just

25:26storytelling but foresight and vision of

25:29how we can communicate and control the

25:32narrative. I want to shout out Khalil,

25:34Ka, Patrick, and Britney again from

25:37Lloyd Visuals. Welcome to St. Louis. I

25:40had the I had an amazing time telling

25:42you about Lewis Place this morning, but

25:43also I hope that you enjoy the rest of

25:45your time here covering Grow, the

25:48amazing organization Grow. Um, and

25:50making sure that you have a good time

25:52until you leave us. Thank you,

25:59>> Alderwoman from the 7th.

26:01>> Thank you, sir Vice President, members

26:03of the board. Um, I'm going to copy a

26:06little bit the automan the 14th and have

26:08all of the folks as a part of labor that

26:10are in the audience. Obviously, Mr.

26:13Jackson Stanley, I got to give you a

26:14special shout out. I'm your alder woman.

26:16Hello. Nice to have you today. Um, but

26:18also today um I'm hoping that we will

26:21pass resolution 136. Um, that is about

26:24um honoring and supporting and standing

26:26in solidarity with the union loafer

26:28employees and workers who are trying to

26:30unionize. Uh Michael Berg is here as um

26:33my special guest. Uh some of them are in

26:35a gallery. Many of them um I have a

26:37union loafers right in the botanical

26:39Heights neighborhood in seventh ward. Uh

26:41so even some of you who can't be present

26:43today, I've been able to talk to I've

26:45been able to speak to. I know you guys

26:46had an action outside of the um

26:49facility. And I also got a great update

26:51that you guys are at 90% for your cards

26:54um but also still have not been

26:56recognized. So, I hear that there is an

26:58election coming up for recognition on

27:00the 4th. Um, I wish you all the success

27:03in that. And, you know, I just want to

27:05highlight a part of what workers

27:06experience when they're trying to

27:07unionize. There are some workers that

27:09have some anxieties around, you know,

27:11their hours, their scheduling, their

27:13shifting um possible retaliation. I'm

27:15not saying that there has been any

27:16retaliation, but these are the things

27:18that workers are concerned about when

27:19they're in the process of of unionizing.

27:21And so for me, and I think for many of

27:23us here, I always want to honor just the

27:25courage that it takes to stand up for

27:26yourself, to say, "Listen, this isn't

27:28right. We may not be the owners, but

27:29we're the reason that this place can

27:30operate, and we deserve some

27:32consistency." Um, so thank you all for

27:34being courageous. I look forward to

27:36passing the resolution today. Um, and

27:38I'm wishing you all of the success on

27:39your August 4th election.

27:47>> Alderwoman from the 6th.

27:49>> Thank you, Mr. Mr. Vice President, I

27:51also want to echo my colleagues

27:52recognition of uh our guests from labor.

27:55I have a constituent up there from uh uh

27:58local one. Hi, Chris. And uh but I also

28:01want to shout out uh what it looks like.

28:03We've got some workers from Starbucks

28:05here. We have a resolution honoring

28:07their efforts to unionize as well.

28:14And I don't have union loafers, but I

28:16have the bagel station. So, I know

28:18that's part of the loafers family. Um,

28:21we're so proud of you and really all of

28:24your work as Alderwoman Sier said. Um,

28:27it takes uh bravery really to fight for

28:29yourself and your colleagues uh in this

28:31environment and fight for pe working

28:33people everywhere. So, we thank you for

28:34being here. Um, and I thank my

28:36colleagues for passing these resolutions

28:38in advance.

28:44Just a reminder, we're on introduction

28:46of honored guests, not resolutions.

28:48Alderwoman from the 12th,

28:50>> but my honored guest is one of my

28:52resolutions. It's the AM Church, of

28:54which I am a member. They're having

28:56their uh conference here from the 22nd

28:59through the 26th. I was the guest

29:00speaker last night. And so, they are one

29:03of my honored guests. I want to thank

29:05them for having a conference here. And

29:07I'm encouraging them to come back every

29:09year because we don't really realize and

29:11I think Sam Moore used to sit there, the

29:13alderman from the fourth, how much

29:15money,

29:16and that's not why I'm honoring you. I

29:18want you to know that. But how much

29:20money the city makes when we have a

29:22religious conference come in. They spend

29:25a lot of money. And so I'm very honored

29:27to have them here and to be a member of

29:29the AM church.

29:31>> Thank you.

29:35My second honored guest is the residents

29:39of Homer G. Phillips. A lady was robbed

29:42in the building. The press has been so

29:45busy looking at salacious stuff. They're

29:48not looking at the fact that the Homer

29:50G. Phillips residents have been sending

29:53out press releases begging people to

29:56come and see what's going on in their

29:58building, why they're not getting uh the

30:01repairs and things that they were

30:03supposed to get all these 22 years. So

30:06yes, last Friday of the reporters who

30:09wanted to talk to me, I challenged them

30:11to come to Homer G. Phillips. One did,

30:13Sean Malone of KO, what is it? KOV, KO

30:17X. And he actually came. Thank you, Mr.

30:20alone. But he was surprised because

30:22after talking to the residents a little

30:24bit and confirming the things that I was

30:26saying, he was unceremoniously escorted

30:30out of the building that the city of St.

30:31Louis owns by the management team that

30:34didn't want him to be taking any tours

30:37and seeing the things that been going on

30:40at Homer G. Phillips for the longest.

30:42So, I thank him for coming, but he was

30:45really taking a different point of view.

30:48And then he was like, "Why am I being

30:50put out?" Cuz they don't want the press

30:52there. But I do thank him for coming.

30:54And the Homer G. Phillips uh residents

30:56are the people that I've been fighting

30:58for for the last 3 years. Uh and they

31:01are fantastic, but they deserve way more

31:04than what they're getting in a building

31:06that we, the city of St. Louis, own. And

31:09we have up to $131 million unaccounted

31:13for. We need to follow the money. And

31:16I'm not going in anywhere. I'm going to

31:18continue to follow the money. We have to

31:20get reports. They have not made any kind

31:22of reports. We have to. And so I want to

31:24say to the Homer G. Phillips residents,

31:27stay strong cuz we are going to find out

31:29why you're not getting the repairs you

31:31need and don't have heat in the winter

31:34and and air conditioning in the summer.

31:36We talk about people over at uh on

31:39Forest Park, the senior building, but

31:41when I tell you Homer G. Phillips is

31:43much worse than that, it is. and

31:45somebody ought to be looking to what's

31:46going on with our money. Thank you.

31:51>> Any further introduction of honored

31:53guests?

31:57>> Any further introduction?

32:00Approval of our meeting minutes.

32:02Alderwoman from the 10th. You're

32:03recognized on the approval of the

32:04meeting minutes from Friday, September

32:0618th, 2026.

32:08>> Thank you, Mr. Vice President. Members

32:09of the board, I move that we approve the

32:11minutes from Friday, September 18th,

32:132026.

32:15>> It's been moved by the alderwoman from

32:16the 10th, seconded by the alderman from

32:18the 4th. That we approve our meeting

32:20minutes from Friday, September 18th,

32:222026. Is there any discussion?

32:27Seeing none, all those in favor signify

32:29by saying I.

32:30>> I.

32:32>> Opposed?

32:34Motion carries. Report of city

32:36officials. The report of city officials

32:38can be found on A, B, C, and D of the

32:41agenda and in place in the Google Drive

32:43for your review.

32:47>> Petitions and communications.

32:49>> We have none.

32:50>> Please dispense with line item 8.

32:53We'll dispense with line items 9, 10,

32:56and 11.

32:59Alderman from the ninth, you're

33:01recognized on the motion to suspend the

33:03rules for the purposes of introducing

33:05board bill number 85 for first reading.

33:17>> Thank you.

33:19I move that we suspend the rules to

33:21introduce uh board bill 85.

33:23>> Second. It's been moved by the alderman

33:25from the 9th, seconded by the alderwoman

33:27from the 10th that we suspend the rules

33:30for the purposes of introducing board

33:32bill 85 onto the first reading calendar.

33:35This is a non-debatable motion under

33:36rule 44.

33:38Mr. Clerk, please call the role.

33:41>> Alman Schwitzer,

33:43>> I alenberg.

33:46>> Hi.

33:48>> Vice President Con.

33:53Alderman Ryan.

33:54>> Hi,

33:55>> Alman Dvotei.

33:57>> Bless you.

33:58>> Thank you.

33:58>> Alderwoman Velasquez.

34:00>> Hi.

34:01>> Alderwoman Sonier.

34:02>> Hi.

34:04>> Alderwoman Cox Ane.

34:06>> Hi.

34:07>> Alderman Browning.

34:08>> Hi.

34:09>> Alderwoman Clark Hubard.

34:11>> Hi.

34:13>> Alderwoman Keys.

34:15I

34:17>> aloman Tyers.

34:19>> I alone Bri Boyd.

34:25>> Alman Aldrich.

34:27>> I

34:28>> President Green.

34:33>> Alman Boy.

34:36President Green.

34:39>> We have 13 eye votes.

34:41>> By your vote. You have sustained the

34:42motion of the alderman from the 9th. Mr.

34:44Clerk, please place board bill 85 at the

34:46end of the reading of board bills.

34:48>> We'll do. Thank you.

34:51>> First reading of board bills.

34:55>> Board bill 82 sponsored by Alwoman Cox

34:57Anui pursuant to ordinance number 70333

35:02as amended by ordinance number 71394.

35:05An ordinance directing the directive

35:07streets to install speed humps to calm

35:09the flow of traffic on various blocks in

35:12the eighth ward. War bill number 83

35:15sponsored by Tyus. An ordinance to

35:17restore the office of the city marshall

35:20and deputies that report to the city

35:21marshall and reestablishing the city

35:23marshall is to be appointed by the mayor

35:26of the city of St. Lewis is one of the

35:27mayor's 14 appointees that hold the term

35:30for which the mayor was elected and

35:32outlining the num the manner in which

35:34the city marshall's office shall be

35:36restored and the salary to be paid to

35:38the city marshall. Also expanding the

35:40duties of the city marshall to include

35:42parking and parking tickets, traffic

35:44control and traffic safety and

35:46containing an emergency clause.

35:50Board bill number 84 sponsored by

35:51Alderman Aldrich and ordinance

35:53authorizing the honorary street name

35:55Bertha Guilky Lane pursuant to ordinance

35:58number 68937 which shall be begin at the

36:01intersections of North 9th Street and

36:03Cass

36:06board Bill 85 sponsored by Alin Browning

36:10an ordinance recommended by the board of

36:12public sort of public service

36:14authorizing and directing the mayor and

36:16control of the city of St. Louis to

36:18execute a donation letter and quick

36:20claim deed conveying certain city-owned

36:22property in the St. Louis County to the

36:25to the Missouri Highways and

36:26Transportation Committee. That is

36:29extended the first reading of board

36:30bills.

36:31>> Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Reference to

36:33committee of board bills. Will you

36:35please assign board bills 82, 84, and 85

36:39to the public infrastructure and

36:41utilities committee and board bill 83 to

36:44public safety?

36:46>> We do. Thank you.

36:50>> Second reading and report of standing

36:52committees.

36:54The following board bills were reported

36:56out of the public infrastructure and

36:57utilities committee with the due pass

36:59recommendation.

37:01Board Bill 69, committee sub, sponsored

37:04by Alderwoman Sonier, pursuant to

37:06ordinance number 7033,

37:08as amended by ordinance number 71394,

37:12an ordinance directing the directive

37:13streets to install street speed humps to

37:16calm the floor traffic on various blocks

37:18throughout the seventh ward.

37:21Board Bill 71, sponsored by Alman Dvote,

37:23pursuant to ordinance number 7033 as

37:26amended by ordinance number 71394,

37:30an ordinance directing the director of

37:32streets to install speed humps to calm

37:34the flow of traffic on various blocks in

37:36the fifth ward.

37:39Ward bill 75 sponsored by Alman

37:41Browning, an ordinance pertaining to a

37:44neighborhood implementation traffic

37:45calming system in the city of St. Lewis

37:48and establishing procedures for

37:50constituent requests of traffic calming

37:52and a process for implementation

37:54containing definitions and effective

37:57date and a civility clause. Board bill

38:0078 sponsored by Alman Devote

38:03Alman Browning and Aldwoman Clark Hubard

38:06an ordinance pertaining to the street

38:08improvement fund commonly known as St.

38:11works and specifying the allocation of

38:13funds and the creation of cost centers

38:15and standards governing the deployment

38:18of those funds containing definitions,

38:20an effective date and a servability

38:22clause.

38:24The following board bill was reported

38:25out of the transportation and commerce

38:27committee with the due pass

38:28recommendation. Board bill 51 commun

38:31committee substitute sponsored by Alman

38:34Con. An ordinance recommended by the

38:36board of esman and aortionment

38:38authorizing and directing the issuance

38:40establishment of terms and sales of

38:42airport revenue bonds

38:47500 not exceed

38:49500 million to

38:53affect the refunding of all or portion

38:55of the city's subordinated indebtedness

38:57incurred to provide inter inim financing

39:00and refinancing for acquisition

39:02expansion construction renovation and

39:04equip equipment of airport facilities

39:07and to finance the cost of purchasing,

39:09extension, improvement or enlargement of

39:11the airport. providing for the funding

39:13of any required debt service, reserve

39:17funds, capitalized interest funds, and

39:19for the payment of costs and issuance.

39:21Upon a trustee, approving and

39:23authorizing the preparation, execution

39:25of delivery of of or necessity of

39:28appropriate documents and actions,

39:30repealing inconsistent prior ordinances,

39:33and containing a severability and

39:34emergency clauses. This is extend of the

39:37second reading and report of standing

39:38committees.

39:43Report of special committees.

39:45>> We have none.

39:46>> Please dispense with line item 15,

39:48perfection consent calendar.

39:50>> We have none.

39:51>> Please dispense with line item 16, board

39:53bills for perfection.

39:55>> We have none.

39:56>> Please dispense with line item 17,

39:57report of engrossment.

39:59>> Board bill 13, committee sub as amended

40:02in committee. Board bill 34 as amended

40:04in committee. and board bill 66.

40:08>> Third reading and final passage of board

40:10bill's consent.

40:12>> Board bill 13, committee sub as amended

40:14in the committee, sponsored by Alman

40:16Aldrich. Board bill 34 as amended in

40:19committee sponsored by Alderman

40:21Velasquez and board bill board bill 66

40:25sponsored by Alman Browning, Clark

40:27Hubard, and Alman Aldridge. Alderwoman

40:30from the 10th, you're recognized on the

40:32motion to adopt the third reading and

40:33final passage of board bills on the

40:35consent calendar.

40:36>> Thank you, Mr. Vice President, members

40:38of the board. I move that we adopt the

40:40board bills, third reading, finally

40:41passage of board bills on the consent

40:43calendar. Second,

40:45>> it's been moved by the alderwoman from

40:46the 10th, seconded by the alderwoman

40:48from the 7th that we adopt the third

40:50reading and final passage of board bills

40:52consent calendar. Is there any

40:53discussion?

40:58Seeing none, Mr. Clerk, please call the

41:00role.

41:04>> Alman Schwitzer,

41:05>> hi.

41:07>> Alman Odenberg,

41:10>> hi.

41:11>> Vice President Con,

41:13>> I

41:15>> Alman Ryan,

41:16>> hi.

41:19>> Alman Dvote,

41:20>> hi.

41:22>> Alderwoman Velasquez.

41:23>> I aloman Sonier.

41:27Alderwoman Clark Cox entry.

41:32>> Alman Browning.

41:33>> Hi.

41:35>> Awoman Clark Hubard.

41:36>> Hi.

41:38>> Awoman Keys.

41:42>> Alderwoman Tyus.

41:44>> Hi.

41:46>> Alman Boyd.

41:49>> Alman Aldridge.

41:50>> Hi.

41:51>> President Green.

41:55Alderwoman Keys,

41:58Alderwoman Boyd,

42:01President Green,

42:04the 12 I votes.

42:06>> By your vote, you have sustained the

42:07motion from the alderwoman of the 10th

42:08and have third read and finally passed

42:10the aforementioned bills.

42:17Third reading and final passage of board

42:19bills.

42:20>> We have none.

42:21>> Please dispense with line item 20.

42:24Report of the finally passed and signed

42:25by the president.

42:26>> Board bill 13, committee sub as amended

42:29in committee. Board bill 34 as amended

42:31in committee and board bill 66.

42:34>> All other business being suspended, the

42:36president shall in open session affix

42:38his signature here too at the end that

42:40these may become law.

43:02Alderwoman from the 12th, you're

43:03recognized on the motion to suspend the

43:05rules for the purposes of introducing

43:06resolution 142.

43:12>> Mr. Mr. Vice President, members of the

43:13board, I move to suspend the rules to

43:15introduce resolution 142 the first

43:17reading um resolutions calendar.

43:22>> It's been moved by the alderwoman from

43:24the 12th, seconded by the alderman from

43:25the 9th that we suspend the rules to

43:27introduce resolution number 142.

43:30Alderwoman, you may proceed.

43:31>> Thank you, Mr. President. I actually did

43:33get this one in on time, but that's all

43:36right. I don't mind standing up and um

43:38having it uh um introduced from the

43:41floor. Um, I renew my motion and then

43:43I'd ask that the uh resolution be read.

43:46Well, not the resolution because it's

43:47very very long. So, I did make a summary

43:50that's very small.

43:53>> Okay. Uh, under rule 44, this is a

43:55non-debatable motion. Mr. Clerk, please

43:57call the role.

43:59>> Alwoman Schwitzer,

44:00>> hi.

44:01>> Alman Odenberg,

44:03>> I.

44:05>> Vice President Cole,

44:06>> I

44:08alion.

44:11Alderman Dvotei.

44:12>> Hi.

44:14>> Alderwoman Velasquez.

44:15>> Hi.

44:17>> Alderwoman Sonier.

44:18>> Hi.

44:19>> Alderwoman Cox.

44:22Alderman Browning.

44:24>> Hi.

44:25>> Alderwoman Clark Hubard.

44:28>> Hi.

44:29>> Alderwoman Keys.

44:32>> Alwoman Tyus.

44:33>> Hi.

44:35>> Alderwoman Boyd.

44:39>> Alman Aldridge. Hi,

44:42>> President Green.

44:45Alwoman Keys,

44:48Alderwoman Boyd,

44:50President Green,

44:5312 I votes.

44:54>> By your vote, you have sustained the

44:55motion of the alderwoman from the 12th.

44:57Mr. Clerk, please place resolution 142

45:00at the end of the first reading of

45:01resolution calendar.

45:02>> We do. Thank you.

45:06>> First reading of resolutions in

45:07reference to committee.

45:09Resolution

45:11127

45:13sponsored by Aldwoman Velasquez. Now

45:16therefore be resolved by the board of

45:19Alb of the city of St. Louis

45:22that we pause in our deliberations to

45:24exe to express solidarity

45:27with Starbucks workers united as they

45:29call for a boycott of Starbucks until a

45:30fair contract is finalized recognizing

45:33their right to demand fair contract,

45:35living wages, guaranteed hours, and

45:37fundamental dignity that every worker

45:39deserves.

45:44>> Alderwoman from the six, you're

45:45recognized on the first reading of

45:46resolution number 127.

45:49Thank you. Uh Mr. Vice President, uh we

45:52know that 10 Starbucks stores do I have

45:55to unanimous consent?

45:56>> Ask for unanimous consent.

45:57>> Uh

45:59>> say that again. What?

46:02>> Oh yes. I I ask for unanimous consent

46:06>> hearing. No objection. Alderwin, you may

46:09proceed.

46:10>> Thank you. Now I move to adopt

46:11resolution 127.

46:15It's been moved by the alderwoman from

46:16the 6th, seconded by the alderman from

46:18the 14th that we adopt resolution 27.

46:21Alderwoman, please proceed.

46:23>> Thank you, Mr. Vice President. Uh, Mr.

46:25Clerk, can you read the resolution?

46:28>> Yes,

46:28>> please.

46:30Resolution

46:33127, a resolution in solidarity with the

46:36Starbucks Worker United and in support

46:39of thei the national Starbucks boycott.

46:42Whereas Starbucks workers across the

46:44nation have been organizing with

46:45Starbucks workers united for wages for

46:49fair wages, safe working conditions, and

46:52respecting the job. Starting with the

46:54first unionized stores in Buffalo, New

46:56York in 2021 and expanding to over 700

46:59stores nationwide. And where since 2022,

47:0310 Starbucks stores in the St. Louis

47:05metropolitan area have been unioniz

47:07unionized. and where Starbucks baristas

47:10have taken collective actions to address

47:13workplace issues like chronic

47:15understaffing,

47:16unpredictable scheduling, inadequate

47:19workplace safety, and unc uncompetitive

47:23pay. And whereas Starbucks leadership

47:26has engaged in a union busting campaign

47:28include including hundreds of labor law

47:30violations, making Starbucks the biggest

47:33violator

47:34of US labor laws in modern history.

47:38And whereas every worker deserves

47:40fundamental rights on the job, living

47:42wages, and a voice in the workplace, and

47:45a freedom to recognize without fear of

47:47retaliation. May therefore be rec be

47:50resolved by the board of alderman of the

47:51city of St. Louis. And we pause our

47:53deliberations to express solidarity with

47:55the Starbucks workers unions as they

47:57call for a boycott of Starbucks until a

48:00fair contract is finalized, recognizing

48:02their right to demand fair contract,

48:05living wages, guaranteed hours, and

48:08fundamental dignity that every worker

48:10deserves. Introduced this day on the

48:1225th of September, 2026 by the honorable

48:15Megan Green, president of the board of

48:16alderman and co-sponsored by the

48:18honorable Daniela Velasquez, alderman of

48:21the six ward. Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Um,

48:24I know that resolution contained a lot

48:25of uh facts and why we're here and the

48:28truth is one, thank you all for being

48:30here.

48:32When workers thrive, community thrives,

48:34businesses thrive, right? When people

48:36have the ability to uh make ends meet

48:39and be able to live their lives, it

48:41makes it better for it makes not only

48:43their life better, but it makes it

48:44better for everyone in the community and

48:46it makes it better for the businesses.

48:47So, um I I in St. Lewis is uh

48:51continually showing as you'll see in the

48:53other resolutions today that we support

48:55our workers and that workers should be

48:57empowered and we want to continue to

48:58support you and empower you and your

49:00quest to make your uh

49:04lives better but also that your lives

49:06better for your colleagues and your

49:07co-workers and for your communities. So

49:09with that I move that we pass this

49:11resolution in bank.

49:14It's been moved by the alder one from

49:15the 14th, seconded by the alder one from

49:17the 7th that we pass resolution number

49:20127. Well, adopt resolution number 127

49:25and bank. Is there any discussion?

49:30>> All those in favor signify by saying I.

49:33>> I.

49:34>> All those opposed.

49:38>> Resolution 127 is now in bank. Alder

49:41one, you may proceed. That's all I have.

49:43Thank you, Mr. President. Oh, I have to

49:45>> there. Is there any discussion?

49:48Number 127.

49:53>> Seeing none,

49:56>> alderman,

49:58>> you're

49:59ask.

50:01>> Do I move to adopt?

50:03>> Renew your motion.

50:04>> I renew my motion.

50:05>> Thank you.

50:08All those in favor signify by saying I.

50:10>> I. opposed.

50:13Motion carries. Resolution number 127

50:18has passed. And bank uh alderman from

50:21the fourth, you're recognized on first

50:23reading of resolution.

50:27Oh, I'm sorry, Mr. Clerk. I'm jumping

50:28ahead. Can you please read resolution

50:30number 128?

50:33>> Resolution 128 sponsored by President

50:36Green and Alman Nion.

50:40Now therefore, it be resolved by the

50:42board of alderman of the city of St.

50:43Louis that we pause in our deliberations

50:45to extend our sincere congratulations to

50:48the hardworking contracted security

50:50officers of Guard World and their

50:52subcontractors who protect and serve

50:54with at St. Louis Lambert International

50:56Airport.

50:58>> Alder or Alderman from the fourth,

51:00you're recognized on the first reading

51:01of resolution number 128.

51:04>> Thank you, acting president. Uh members

51:06of the board, I uh request unanimous

51:08consent.

51:09>> Hearing no objection, alderman, you may

51:11proceed.

51:12>> Thank you. Uh I move that we adopt

51:14resolution 128.

51:16>> Second.

51:17>> It's been moved by the alderman from the

51:18fourth, seconded by the alderman from

51:20the 14th that we adopt resolution number

51:23128. Alderman, you may proceed.

51:26>> Thank you, Mr. President, members of the

51:27board. Uh as the clerk noted, this is a

51:29resolution uh congratulating Garter

51:31World officers at Lambert for uh their

51:35first uh contract about 11 months ago.

51:38Uh they came together to unionize um and

51:41we put together a resolution at that

51:43time uh to to praise their efforts. Uh

51:46they were successful ultimately um which

51:49is great. I also want to take a moment

51:51to uh to praise Guard World. That's very

51:55very unusual to get a contract moving

51:59that fast. Uh more than 60% of of union

52:03contracts take more than a year to to

52:06get past the finish line. But Garter

52:08World did remain committed to to working

52:11with the unions and uh ultimately got a

52:14a a fair contract that's going to keep

52:18the the the piece there, so to speak,

52:20for uh years to come. And uh so I'd like

52:23to just congratulate both parties and I

52:25would ask that uh this uh resolution uh

52:29go in bank.

52:31>> It was moved by the alderman from the

52:33fourth seconded by the alderwoman from

52:34the seventh that we adopt resolution

52:36number 128 and bank.

52:40>> All those in favor signify by saying I.

52:42>> I.

52:44>> Any opposed.

52:46Motion carries. Resolution number 128 is

52:48now in bank. Is there any further

52:50discussion on resolution number 128?

52:56Seeing none, Mr. Clerk, please call the

52:59role.

53:02>> Alwoman Schwitzer,

53:04>> I.

53:06>> Alman Odenberg,

53:08>> hi.

53:09>> Vice President Cole,

53:11>> hi.

53:13>> Alman Nion,

53:14>> hi.

53:15>> Alman Dvote,

53:17>> hi. Alderwoman Velasquez.

53:20>> Hi,

53:21>> Alderwoman Sonier.

53:22>> Hi.

53:24>> Alderwoman Cox Anu.

53:26>> Hi.

53:31>> Alderman Browning.

53:32>> Hi.

53:34>> Awoman Clark Hubard.

53:35>> Hi.

53:37>> Alderwoman Keys.

53:40>> Alderwoman Tyus.

53:41>> Hi.

53:43>> Alderwoman Boyd.

53:46>> Alman Aldrich. Uh,

53:50>> President Green,

53:53Alderwoman Keys,

53:56Alderwoman Boyd,

53:58President Green,

54:00>> 12 I votes.

54:01>> By your vote, you have sustained the

54:03motion of the alderman from the fourth

54:04and adop adopted resolution number 128.

54:12>> Resolution 136 sponsored by Alderman

54:14Sonier. Now therefore be resolved by the

54:17board of altman of the city of St. Louis

54:19that this board hereby recognizes and

54:21celebrates the employees of Union

54:23Loafers Incorporated for their courage

54:25and initiative in organizing the the

54:28loafers union and respectfully calls

54:30upon the ownership of the Union Loafers

54:32Incorporated to voluntarily recognize

54:34the Union Loafers as a collective

54:36bargaining representative of his

54:38employees and to lead by example in

54:40demonstrating how a vibrant, successful,

54:42and unionized restaurant can thrive in

54:45the city of St. Louis.

54:47Alderwoman from the seventh, you're

54:49recognized on the first reading of

54:50resolution number 136.

54:52>> Thank you. V sir, Vice President, I

54:54would like to ask for unanimous consent.

54:57>> Hearing no objection. Please proceed.

54:59>> Uh thank you. I would like to make a

55:01motion to adopt.

55:03>> It's been moved by the alderwoman from

55:05the 6, seconded by the alderman from the

55:0714th that we adopt resolution number

55:09136. Alderwoman, please proceed.

55:11>> Thank you, sir. Vice President, um could

55:13the clerk read the resolution?

55:15>> Mr. Mr. Clerk, please read resolution

55:17number 136.

55:22>> Resolution 136, solidarity with the

55:24workers of union loafers. Whereas the

55:28city of St. Louis has deep and enduring

55:30roots in the American labor union

55:32American labor movement and the region's

55:35tradition of worker organiz organizing

55:37has long strengthened wages, working

55:40conditions, and the dignity of labor

55:41across our communities. And whereas the

55:44employees of Union Loafers Incorporated,

55:47the beloved local locallyowned

55:49restaurant group encompassing Union

55:51Loafers Cafe and the bread bakery and

55:54Botanical Heights, Bagel Union and

55:57Webster Groves, and the station in Shaw

56:00have come together to organize a

56:01companywide labor union known as the

56:03Loafers Union affiliated with the United

56:06here, the national union representing

56:09hospitality workers. And whereas those

56:11workers, bag, bakers, bagel and pizza

56:14and sandwich line cooks, prep cooks,

56:17dishwashers, servers, bartenders, hosts,

56:21retail and commissary staff, and

56:23wholesale and delivery drivers among

56:24others perform the skilled and essential

56:27labor that has made Loafers Union one of

56:29the most celebrated food establishments

56:31in our city. And whereas on September 3,

56:34September 3rd, 2026,

56:36those employees filed a petition with

56:38the National Labor Relations Board

56:40seeking to establish a bargaining unit

56:41of approximately 63 employees across the

56:44group's three operating locations.

56:48And whereas the right of workers to

56:50organize and bargain collectively, free

56:52from interference, coercion, or

56:54retaliation is protected by the National

56:56Labor Relations Act and is a value this

56:59board proudly affirms. Now, therefore,

57:02be it resolved by the board of

57:03development of the city of St. Louis.

57:05This board hereby recognizes and

57:06celebrates the employees of Union

57:08Loafers Incorporated for their courage

57:10initiative in organizing the loafers

57:13union and respectfully calls for the

57:14ownership of the Union Loafers

57:17Incorporated to voluntarily recognize

57:19the Loafers Union as collective as the

57:21collective bargaining representative of

57:22its employees and to lead by example in

57:25demonstrating how a vibrant, successful,

57:27and unionized restaurant can thrive in

57:29the city of St. Louis. introduced his

57:3125th day of September 2026 by the

57:34honorable Alicia Sonier Auto of the

57:36seventh ward.

57:39>> Thank you, sir clerk. Uh I think that

57:41resolution really captures um just the

57:43spirit of today. You know, I'm a person

57:45who strongly believes in just workers,

57:48whether they're sandwich makers, burger

57:50flippers, pharmacists, teachers. Um you

57:52know, I think that everyone has the

57:54right to have consistent work hours. I

57:56think that everyone has the right to

57:57have safe condition. I think everyone

57:59has the right to have consistent

58:00scheduling and particularly in this

58:02economy where you know chicken wings are

58:05$20 a pack, gas is $45 a gallon. Um the

58:08inability to know how many hours you

58:10will get to have you know your schedule

58:12changed at the last minute to not know

58:14if you will qualify or have access to

58:16certain health care benefits, other

58:18things that folks need to stay alive are

58:20really essential. And so collective

58:22bargaining and agreements are something

58:24that I think are really essential.

58:25Again, I have already said it how proud

58:27I am of the union loafers and just of

58:29our city for being a union town and all

58:31of our workers who are rising up really

58:33across the city to that right. I think

58:35it is really really important. I don't

58:38you know I think that um a lot of owners

58:40in some cases are also demonstrating a

58:41willingness to come to the table and to

58:43have those conversations. So I wanted to

58:46do this resolution because I wanted to

58:47thank the workers. I also wanted to

58:49encourage uh the owners that I'm so

58:51happy to have in the seventh ward and

58:53that I'm happy that they operate and do

58:54business city to work with them in good

58:56faith efforts and to participate in the

58:58collective bargaining process. As I

59:00mentioned, they do have an election on

59:02the fourth. Um which means that there

59:03wasn't voluntary recognition and that's

59:05okay. They've got 90% of the cards. So,

59:07I think it's looking good for the

59:08fourth. Um but I'm hoping that after the

59:10fourth the owners will come to the table

59:12and have that conversation. We want to

59:14have business here. We want to have

59:15workers here, but we don't want our

59:17workers to be in unsafe conditions, to

59:19have inconsistency, to not have the

59:20benefits they need to sustain themselves

59:23and their families. And so that's really

59:24the heart of of this resolution.

59:28>> Any further discussion?

59:32>> Alderman from the fourth.

59:33>> Thank you, Mr. President, members of the

59:35board. Did anyone move to make this in

59:36bank yet?

59:37>> Not yet.

59:38>> I I'd move that. It's been moved by the

59:40alderman from the fourth, seconded by

59:42the alderman from the 14th that we adopt

59:44resolution number 136 and bank. Is there

59:47any discussion?

59:50All those in favor signify by saying I.

59:53>> I.

59:54>> Opposed?

59:56Resolution number 136 is now unbanked.

1:00:00Any further discussion?

1:00:04Seeing none, all those in favor signify

1:00:07by saying I. I

1:00:09>> opposed.

1:00:12By your vote, you have sustained the

1:00:13motion of the alderwoman from the 7th

1:00:15and have adopted resolution number 136.

1:00:22Resolution 142.

1:00:24This resolution aims to establish pilot

1:00:27programs to expedite

1:00:29>> the demolition of unsafe L.

1:00:36Oh, there you

1:00:38>> Okay. Okay.

1:00:39>> Mhm.

1:00:41>> Thank you.

1:00:48>> Resolution 142. Now therefore be

1:00:50resolved within 60 days after the

1:00:53passage of this resolution that L

1:00:55develop a pilot plan for owner occupied

1:00:57properties and an additional pilot plan

1:01:00for non-owner occupied properties that

1:01:02are next door immediately adjacent to L

1:01:05properties that should be demolished but

1:01:07not on the demolition list for L

1:01:09properties so that

1:01:11so to be demolished in the next 6

1:01:13months.

1:01:16Alderwoman from the 12th, you're

1:01:18recognized on resolution number 142. U

1:01:21madame I'm sorry, Mr. Vice President.

1:01:25Um I would like the resolution summary

1:01:28read because the resolution is so long

1:01:31and the summary is more succinct and I

1:01:33also would like the res uh the

1:01:35resolution sent to the public safety

1:01:36because this is really a matter of

1:01:38public safety and it came about since

1:01:40this tornado. Um, the administration's

1:01:42doing a really good job of getting

1:01:43buildings down, but not enough. And a

1:01:46lot of them were LRA properties that,

1:01:49uh, we thought that the government would

1:01:50take care of, and it didn't. So, I have

1:01:53people now calling me offering to tear

1:01:55the buildings down themselves to get it

1:01:57away from their house. And that's where

1:01:58this came about for a conversation I had

1:02:01a couple of weeks from a owner from

1:02:03California who said, "I will buy the

1:02:05building if I can just get it tore down

1:02:07and I'll pay for the the demolition."

1:02:09And that's why the pilot program, and if

1:02:10you would please read the summary, I'd

1:02:12appreciate it.

1:02:16>> Resolution 142, summary. This resolution

1:02:19aims to establish pilot programs to

1:02:21expedite the demolition of unsafe LRA

1:02:23properties next to owner and non-owner

1:02:26occupied homes for public safety.

1:02:29Background and purpose. LRA established

1:02:32in 1971, manages tax delinquent,

1:02:34abandoned, and foreclosed properties in

1:02:36in St. Louis. Many properties remain in

1:02:39inventory for decades, causing

1:02:41neighborhood decline.

1:02:43The city's foreclosure process takes

1:02:45four to five years, during which

1:02:47properties deteriorate and attract

1:02:49criminal activity.

1:02:51Private buyers often purchase

1:02:52well-maintained properties, abandoned

1:02:54ones, default to LRA.

1:02:56LRA properties pose safety habits,

1:02:59safety hazards, lower property values,

1:03:02and contribute to neighborhood decline.

1:03:05Problems and concerns. vacant properties

1:03:08which cause falling bricks, building

1:03:10collapses, vandalism, illegal activity

1:03:13and wildlife issues, maintenance,

1:03:16neglect, worsens neighborhood

1:03:18conditions. Commissioners are appointed

1:03:21by city officials who should oversee

1:03:24compliance to by L to the requirements

1:03:27of this resolution.

1:03:29Recent tornadoes highlight the need for

1:03:31continued demolition of long-standing

1:03:33unsafe structures.

1:03:35Some property owners want to expedite

1:03:37demolition and are willing to contribute

1:03:38financially.

1:03:40Pilot program provisions develop

1:03:43separate pilot plans for owner occupied

1:03:45and nonowner occupied properties next to

1:03:47L sites. Owner occupied request to

1:03:51purchase in inspection confirmation bid

1:03:55for demolition and pay half the cost

1:03:58plus processing fee. non-owner occupied.

1:04:01Similar process, but owner pays full

1:04:02demolition cost plus fee. No city grant

1:04:05support. Demolition must be completed

1:04:08within one year. The city and SLDC to

1:04:11establish a grant program for owner

1:04:13occupied properties but not for

1:04:15non-owner occupied properties.

1:04:17Demolition specifications include

1:04:19standard and future development options

1:04:21with environmental controls and

1:04:22responsibilities.

1:04:30Is there any alderwoman?

1:04:32>> I just remember to see if it could be

1:04:34sent to public safety.

1:04:36>> It's been moved by the alderwoman from

1:04:38the 12th that we send resolution number

1:04:40142 to public safety.

1:04:43>> Second.

1:04:43>> Is there a second?

1:04:44>> Second.

1:04:45>> It's been seconded by the alderwoman

1:04:47from the 6th. Mr. Clerk, please call the

1:04:49role.

1:04:51Alwoman Schwitzer.

1:04:54Alman Odenberg.

1:04:59Vice President Con.

1:05:00>> Hi,

1:05:02>> Alman Lion.

1:05:06>> Alman Dvotei.

1:05:07>> Hi.

1:05:08>> Alderwoman Velasquez.

1:05:10>> Hi.

1:05:12>> Alderwoman Sonier.

1:05:13>> Hi.

1:05:15>> Alderwoman Cox Sanche.

1:05:17>> Hi.

1:05:19>> Alman Browning.

1:05:20>> Hi.

1:05:22>> Alderwoman Clark Hubbert.

1:05:23>> Hi.

1:05:25Alderwoman Keys,

1:05:28Alwoman Tyus.

1:05:29>> Hi,

1:05:32Alwoman Boyd.

1:05:36>> Alman Aldridge.

1:05:37>> Hi,

1:05:39>> President Green.

1:05:42Alderman Odenberg,

1:05:46Alderwoman Keys,

1:05:49Alderwoman Boyd,

1:05:52President Green,

1:05:5511 I votes.

1:05:56>> By your vote, you have sustained the

1:05:58motion of the alderwoman from the 12th

1:05:59and sent resolution number 142 to the

1:06:02public safety committee. Miscellaneous

1:06:04and unfinished business.

1:06:06>> We have none.

1:06:07>> Please dispense with line item 25.

1:06:11Announcements.

1:06:13>> Tuesday, September 29th, 2026, housing,

1:06:16urban development, and zoning miss

1:06:18meeting. Committee meeting 11:00 in the

1:06:20chambers.

1:06:22Um, and Thursday, October 1st, Health

1:06:26and Human Development Committee meeting,

1:06:289:00 a.m. It is a webinar meeting.

1:06:31Friday, October 2nd, 2026, full board

1:06:34meeting, 10:00 a.m. in the chambers.

1:06:38>> Any further announcements? Alderman from

1:06:40the 14th.

1:06:43>> Thank you, Mr. Vice President, members

1:06:45of the board. I would like to call a

1:06:46budget and public employees committee

1:06:49meeting for Wednesday at 11 a.m. Again,

1:06:55a budget and public employees committee

1:06:57meeting for 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. As

1:06:59well as this Tuesday, September the

1:07:0129th, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and

1:07:04the 14th Ward, we'll be having our town

1:07:06hall located at 1421 North Jefferson. in

1:07:09the firehouse. Uh this month's guest for

1:07:11the town hall will be our superintendent

1:07:13from SLPS, Dr. Barry, talking about the

1:07:16future of public schools. Thank you, Mr.

1:07:17Vice President.

1:07:19>> Alderman from the 9th.

1:07:21>> Thank you. I'd like to call a public

1:07:23infrastructure uh public utilities and

1:07:26infrastructure meeting uh for Wednesday,

1:07:29September 30th at 3:30 p.m. here at city

1:07:32hall. Board bill 85 will be on the

1:07:34agenda. And if you have a bill you'd

1:07:37like to add, we'll have room for you as

1:07:38well.

1:07:40>> Thank you, Alderwoman from the 6th.

1:07:42>> Thank you, Mr. Vice President. I'd like

1:07:44to remind everybody that this Tower

1:07:47Grove Pride, it will be from Saturday

1:07:49from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday

1:07:5111:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the parade

1:07:53Sunday at so please come to the six

1:07:56board and join Tower Grove Pride.

1:08:00>> Any further announcements? Alderwoman

1:08:01from the 10th.

1:08:02>> Thank you, Mr. Vice President, members

1:08:04of the board. It's that time of month,

1:08:05the 10th ward again. It's our one-on-one

1:08:08meeting that we have every month on the

1:08:10last Monday of the month. We move it

1:08:12around the entire ward for

1:08:13accessibility. And this month, it will

1:08:15be at Grace and Peace Fellowship located

1:08:17at 5574 Delmare. Our speakers along with

1:08:21myself, your neighborhood improvement

1:08:23specialists and representatives from the

1:08:26second and fifth districts will be

1:08:28police districts will be um a

1:08:30presentation by vector communications on

1:08:32the green light bus rapid transit

1:08:35proposal. I hope to see you all there.

1:08:40>> Men from the fifth.

1:08:43>> Uh yes uh uh Mr. Vice Chair uh Mr. vice

1:08:47president, members of the board. Uh this

1:08:49Saturday is Mlin Days, which is a big

1:08:52celebration in the Southampton

1:08:54neighborhood. It is an all day event,

1:08:57food, drink, music, uh vendors. So, uh

1:09:01if you're not doing anything, please

1:09:03come and visit Southampton for Mlin

1:09:05days.

1:09:07>> Alderwoman from the 7th.

1:09:10>> Thank you, Mr. Vice President, members

1:09:12of the board. Um, I wanted to give a

1:09:14happy 10 year anniversary to Russell,

1:09:17uh, whose operator is in the Fox Park

1:09:19neighborhood and who is having a block

1:09:21party today. So, I hope if folks are

1:09:23able to make it, I will see you there at

1:09:24that block party. And then also just

1:09:26wanted to announce that there is a a

1:09:29fair on the farm event, um, daytime

1:09:31event that will be at Rung for Women

1:09:32within the Fox Park neighborhood, um, on

1:09:35Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 400 p.m. Um,

1:09:39I will be one of the judges. there is a

1:09:41salsa and pie contest and food and

1:09:43policy are my love languages so I'm very

1:09:45looking forward to it but it is a

1:09:47fundraiser for seed for St. Louis and so

1:09:49seed St. Louis um does a lot of great

1:09:52work in our community around our soil

1:09:54quality, around vegetation. I know many

1:09:56of us are familiar with them. And so if

1:09:58you're available, it's a family-friendly

1:10:00event. They will have plenty of

1:10:02activities available from 1 to 4:00 p.m.

1:10:04at Rung for Women this Saturday. Thank

1:10:06you.

1:10:08>> Any further announcements?

1:10:14>> Seeing none, I just a point of

1:10:17privilege. We do have two birthdays in

1:10:19the president's office. Uh Cecilia and

1:10:21Yousef. Happy birthday to both of them.

1:10:30And I believe the alderman from the 14th

1:10:33uh has organized a celebration after the

1:10:35meeting today um as was referenced

1:10:38earlier uh to celebrate uh Mr. Hescamp

1:10:42and uh his new adventures. So, uh, look

1:10:46forward to hanging out with folks for a

1:10:48little bit after the meeting as well.

1:10:52Would you like to make an announcement?

1:10:53Alderwoman from the 7th.

1:10:55>> Thank you, sir. Vice President, um, he's

1:10:57going to hate this, but he's not out

1:10:58here. Best I could do. Uh, but David,

1:11:01who is the seventh wa had a birthday

1:11:03last Friday. Uh, he did not win on the

1:11:05day of. So, happy belated birthday,

1:11:07David.

1:11:12Alderwoman from the 10th, you're

1:11:14recognized on the motion to excuse.

1:11:18>> Thank you, Mr. Vice President, members

1:11:19of the board. I move that we excuse the

1:11:21older person from the 13th ward for

1:11:23necessary absence.

1:11:26>> It's been moved by the alderwoman from

1:11:27the 10th, seconded by the alderwoman

1:11:29from the 7th, that we excuse the

1:11:31alderwoman from the 13th for necessary

1:11:34absence. All those in favor signify by

1:11:36saying I.

1:11:37>> I.

1:11:38>> Opposed.

1:11:40>> Motion carries.

1:11:42Alderwoman from the 10th, you're

1:11:44recognized on the motion to adjurnn.

1:11:45>> Thank you, Mr. Vice President, members

1:11:47of the board. I move that we adjourn

1:11:49until Friday, October 2nd, 2026 in the

1:11:52board of alderman chambers.

1:11:53>> It's been moved by the alderwoman from

1:11:55the 10th, seconded by the alderwoman

1:11:56from the 7th. That we adjourn until

1:11:58Friday, October 2nd, 2026. In the board

1:12:01of alderman chambers,

1:12:02>> point of order. Just

1:12:03>> Alderwoman, you're recognized on a point

1:12:05of order.

1:12:05>> And I'm probably late, but was the alder

1:12:07woman from the 11th here? Cuz we didn't

1:12:08excuse her. She She was here. She was uh

1:12:10she was online virtually. Alderwoman.

1:12:12>> Okay.

1:12:15>> I

1:12:17>> it's been moved by the alderwoman from

1:12:19the 10th, seconded by the alder person

1:12:21from 7th that we adjourn until Friday,

1:12:22October 2nd, 2026, and the board of

1:12:24alderman chambers.

1:12:25>> I

1:12:26>> I

1:12:27>> don't forget to get your pets spayed and

1:12:29neutered. All those in favor signify by

1:12:31saying I.

1:12:32>> I.

1:12:33>> All those opposed.

1:12:35>> We stand adjourn.