One thinks and what is important to him or her.

And this personal contact I think is more important than ever today.

The contacts that we have are in the area of culture, sports and youth.

We already had a soccer match of our first league soccer club VFB Stuttgart.

Just yesterday we visited the soccer club here in St.

Louis, and we hope that there will be new connections.

Um, I wish you all the best for your meeting, and I'm looking forward to seeing you again.

Thank you very much.

We will dispense with the regular order of business the courtesy resolution calendar, aldermen from the fifth.

You're recognized on the motion to spend the rules for the purposes of introducing resolution 156 and 158.

Yes, madam president, I would make such a motion as to suspend the rules to introduce resolutions 156 and 158.

It's been moved by the Alderman from the 5th, seconded by the older woman from the 10th, that we suspend the rules for the purposes of introducing resolution 156 and 157.

This is a non-debatable motion.

Madam Clerk, please call the roll.

156 and 158.

156 and 158.

Yes, sorry, I might have said 157.

Alderman Schweitzer.

Alder Alder Woman Schweitzer, Alderman Oldenburg, Alderman Cohn.

No.

Alderman Orion.

Alderman Devoti.

Hi.

Alder Woman Velasquez.

Alder Woman Sonny.

Alder Woman Cox and Tweet.

Alderman Browning.

Alder Woman Clark Hubbard.

Alder Woman Keys.

Alder Woman Tyus.

Alder Woman Boyd.

Aye.

Alderman Aldrick.

Aye.

President Green.

Aye.

Alder Woman Schweitzer.

Alder Woman Velasquez.

Alder Woman Sany.

Alder Woman Tyus.

We have 10 aye votes and one no.

I think for some reason we cannot hear the Alder Woman from the 7th.

Think Alder Woman from the 7th, you need to figure out your volume.

We still can't hear you.

But regardless, uh, by your vote you sustain the motion.

If you could please place resolutions 156 and 158 at the end of the courtesy resolution calendar.

Noted.

And with that, I would like to invite the Alder Woman from the 11th to approach the dais.

For the presentation of Resolution 155 to recognize the St.

Louis Stewart.

And so I would ask that the clerk would read the resolution 155.

Resolution number 155, honoring the 65th anniversary of the St.

Louis Stuttgart City Sister Cities partnership, whereas this enduring partnership recognizes as the oldest sister city organization in St.

Louis and one of the first German American partnerships post-World War II has demonstratively boosted the culture and business of both cities through vital exchanges.

And whereas the relationship between the two cities began, taking shape earlier, steaming from the Institute for Oslin Besenhogan, IFA initiative to connect West German and North American cities, recognizing that St.

Louis and Stuttgart shared notable similarities in size, diverse industrial interests, and strong educational systems.

And whereas the official partnership solidified through the efforts of committed citizens in both locations, including the founding of the organizing committee in St.

Louis, known as the Thousand Citizens, and the formal establishment of the Partnership Association in Stuttgart on March 11, 1960.

And whereas for 65 years, St.

Louis Stallark Sister Cities has been a crucial part of the City of St.

Louis community, providing essential public support for cultural business and student exchanges.

And whereas at a time when global corporation is more important than ever, the principles of citizen diplomacy uniting communities to address humanity's pressing challenges remain critical drivers of cooperation and understanding and progress.

And whereas the two cities share remarkable parallels, including iconic architectural landmarks, such as the Gateway Arch in St.

Louis and the television tower in Stuggard, both of which set worth and national records and served as models for subsequent structures around the globe.

And whereas St.

Louis Stuggard possess share culture assets, specifically vent to culture and the mutual veneration of the German poet Frederick Schiller, in whose honor a statue stands in both cities, and whereas the economic and cultural landscapes of both cities exhibit great similarity, historically rooted in the automotive industry and beer brewing traditions, while also being recognized as mother cities of hip hop and modern strongholds for startup companies due to their proximity to universities and active research environments.

And whereas the impressive longevity of the relationship between St.

Louis and Stuggard is a powerful testament to its steadfast commitment, visionary leadership, and the enduring support of its members and broader community.

And whereas Susan Evans, in her dedicated leadership, as president of St.

Louis Stuggard's sister cities has significantly fostered these fundamental ties for many years, serving as an invaluable conduit between the cultures and communities of both St.

Louis and Stuggard.

And whereas 2025 marks a year of transition and celebration for the organization, as Suzanne Evans and native of the state of Baden, Wurttemberg steps down after over 20 years of leading the organization's work and commitment to the St.

Louis Stuggard Sister City friendship and now gracefully transitions this leadership role to Robert Bob Case.

And whereas the City of St.

Louis is profoundly proud to acknowledge St.

Louis Stuggard Sister Cities for its past achievements and its continued positive influence as it marks this momentous 65th anniversary.

And whereas the 65th anniversary gala celebrating this transatlantic alliance will be held on Friday, November the 14, 2025, from 6 p.m.

to 11:30 p.m.

at the Hilton St.

Louis Frontenac.

And whereas the gala will feature distinguished guests, including Stuggard's Deputy Mayor of Security, Order and Sport, Dr.

Clemens Mayer, and will include an authentic German dinner entertainment by Circus Harmony, performances by the Limberg High School strolling strings, and a celebration marking the kickoff of the German carnival season, and now therefore be resolved by the Honorable Board of Alderman of the City of St.

Louis that we pause in our deliberation to officially recognize and celebrate the 65th anniversary of the St.

Louis Stuggard Sister Cities Partnership, extend our deepest gratitude to all members for their dedication, and look forward to many more years of fruitful collaboration and friendship between the cities of St.

Louis, Missouri, and Stuggard, Germany.

We further direct the clerk of this board to spread a copy of this resolution across the minutes of these proceedings and to prepare a commemorative copy to the end that we may be presented at a time and place deemed appropriate by the sponsor.

Introduced this 14 day of November 2025 by the Honorable Daniela Velasquez, Ottoman Sixth Ward, the Honorable Anne Sweisser, Ottoman of the First Ward, Honorable Shame Clark Hubbard, Ottoman of the Sixth Ward, the Honorable Laura Keys, Ottoman of the Leaven Ward, adopted the 14th day of November 2025.

And thinking about your visit today, um, I thought about oh God, what can I wear?

So I looked up the flag of Stuttgart.

So I am wearing the colors, which is gold or yellow, black, and red.

I would have worn my durndal, but I'm saving it for another occasion.

Um this is a great reminder that we are more alike than we are different.

And I'm so happy to have a connection to Stuttgart through my daughter in love, uh Anna Nicola Martin Keys, uh, who the the who lives in Obercon with with my son, and and so I'm so happy to have that culture to be a part of my family.

And she's an excellent cook.

So I just every time she comes to visit, it's like, will you make Ruladen?

And that's one of my favorite dishes from there.

So again, I'm so happy to have you here.

Congratulations on your 65th anniversary.

It is so thoughtful that our alder woman, Daniela Velesquez, had the the insight and foresight forethought to think about our sister cities from around the world.

And uh she's actually in Germany right now.

And that we're all getting a lesson from that visit, just having you here, uh sharing your your culture with us is just so phenomenal, and I thank you.

So on behalf of the Board of Aldermen, and this is embanked.

That means all of the aldermen here in the city of St.

Louis say the same that we are congratulating you on your sixty-fifth anniversary of St.

Louis and Stuttgart being in a sister city partnership.

Congratulations.

Thank you very much.

Okay.

Any further discussion, Alderman from the third.

Thank you, Madam President.

I I rise in support of this resolution.

I want to thank the delegation from Stuttgart for being here.

Welcome to St.

Louis.

Uh and Donko Shane.

Uh and I would like to make a motion that we embank this resolution.

It's already in bank.

I don't believe it was based off of the I think I think the uh I think what was read versus what is on the resolution is different.

But we can go ahead and make the motion.

I I was told that it was pre-printed as N bank in anticipation of us making the motion.

So I'm going to make the motion that we pass this resolution and bank.

It's been moved by the aldermen from the third, seconded by the aldermen from the ninth that we embank resolution number one fifty-five.

All those in favor signify by saying aye.

Aye.

Opposed.

Motion carries.

Any further discussion.

Any further discussion.

Well, I just want to say that you know, thank you so much for visiting us.

And I hope that we can go and visit you sometime in the not too distant future.

I mean, we all become better, stronger cities by learning from each other, being connected to each other.

Um, and it's just it's so exciting that we get to have these types of partnerships and collaborations across the world.

So yes, and we now have a direct flight to Germany from St.

Louis, so we have no excuse.

Yes, we have no excuse.

So with that, um, I would like to ask if all of us could gather on the steps here to get a picture together with our full body of aldermen.

I'm your last day.

What a last day.

I know everyone look at the camera.

Thank you very much.

Thank you so much that you got such a joining.

It's wonderful.

Happy to be so happy if you had a close together in the future.

Would love that.

We'd absolutely love that.

And I hope to come visit you as well.

Yeah, do this, yeah.

We would be glad.

I have a good friend who lives uh in Frankfurt.

Really?

Yes, exactly.

Exactly.

Thank you.

All the best to you.

Yes, let's go.

Safe travels.

At this time, I would now like to uh invite the aldermen from the fifth and the aldermen from the ninth to the dais with your honored guests.

Thank you.

If I could ask the court to please read resolution number one fifty-eight.

Resolution number one fifty-eight honoring Caitlin Smith, whereas Caitlin Smith has served as the legislative assistant for the ninth ward of the City of St.

Louis since August of 2023.

And whereas Caitlin Smith graduated Sumakum Laudi from the St.

Louis University in 2024 with a bachelor's of arts in political science and concentrations in environmental science, public policy, social justice, theater, and dance.

And whereas Caitlin grew up in the St.

Louis region, Halen from North St.

Louis County, graduating from Rosetta King High School in Central West End and lending her first job with the St.

Louis City government.

And whereas Caitlin was part of the original class of legislative assistants for the Board of Alderman, becoming a beloved co-worker and friend to many in City Hall and beyond.

And whereas Caitlin Smith is personable, selfless, and thoughtful, including creating a monthly craft night that helps city workers get to know each other.

And whereas Caitlin embodies the spirit of public service, often taking initiative to research and write bills that improve city services, pouring over budget books to find funds that help city departments and doing everything asked of her with enthusiasm and excellence.

And whereas Caitlin has been an integral part of major legislation, including the effort to create St.

Louis City's first department of transportation, which included passing a change to the charter winning approval with 88.51% of the vote in the November 2024 citywide election.

And whereas Caitlin Smith has proven herself to be a skilled policy wonk, the displaying remarkable intelligence through comprehensive research and leaving her mark on our city through impactful board bills, policy briefs, and presentations.

And whereas through the ninth ward and all of the St.

Louis City residents are grateful for the care and diligence that Caitlin Smith has demonstrated and are looking forward to seeing what she accomplishes next.

Now therefore, be it resolved by the honorable board of Alderman of the City of St.

Louis that we pause in our deliberation to honor Caitlin Smith for her contributions to our board and city.

We further direct the clerk of this board to spread a copy of this resolution across the minutes of these proceedings and to prepare a commemorative copy such that it may be presented at a time and place deemed appropriate by the sponsor.

Introduced this 14 day of November 2025 by the Honorable Michael Browning, Alderman Ninth Ward.

Thank you.

Um Caitlin, it has been wonderful to get to know you over the last two years when I brought you on as my legislative assistant.

I did not know how incredibly productive we would be.

You have proven to be that and so much more.

And I am proud to see you embody the true role of a public servant.

I can't wait to see what you do next.

Thank you for everything.

Even though you're not going to be far away, I know you're going to be mad board.

Thank you, Madam President and members of the board.

So when I think of Caitlin, I I think bubbly.

Because she does just got a bubbly quality.

And I really like the times that we have spent together talking about policy.

And your grasp of policy is phenomenal.

So I know that great things are on the horizon for you.

And I'm so happy that you won't be so far away.

Thank you for serving us.

Thank you, Madam President, members of the board.

Caitlin, I'm so immeasurably happy for you.

I feel like you are walking in every order step that you're supposed to your passion and your commitment to St.

Louis and the way you share that through the service.

Um is very inspiring.

It's inspiring to me.

So just know wherever direction you go, wherever you go, please, if there's anything I can do, don't hesitate, Zakal.

Uh with that, uh, Madam President, I'd like to ask that we move this resolution and bank.

It's been moved by the older woman from the 10th, seconded by the alderman from the third, that we make resolution 158 and bank.

Is there any discussion?

Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye.

Aye.

Opposed.

Motion carries.

Alder Woman from the Eighth.

Thank you, Madam President.

I just want to echo everything that everyone already said about you, Caitlin.

You're such a shining star.

Uh, your mind and your presence is so valuable to the city.

So while we're sad that you're leaving us, we're happy that you're staying close to us and continuing to serve as we all know you were destined to, and we're just so grateful to have had this time with you.

Thanks.

Any further discussion.

Alderman from the third.

Testa, there we go.

Uh thank you, Madam President.

Uh, Caitlin, I think you know uh I have a tremendous amount of respect for you and uh the work that you've done here at the Board of Aldermen.

Um I appreciate you know all of your energy and passion that you put into the work that you do for our city.

Um I know many of us at the board are going to miss you, but I don't think any more than your office mate Christian Bishop, the legislative assistant from the first ward who gets to work side by side with you all the time.

Um, and I told him that I was going to maybe embarrass him a little bit by mentioning him since he can't actually be at the mic himself.

But um, you know, you are moving on to the mayor's office, so you're just uh right beyond the wall uh in the LA cave.

Um so if you need uh any assistance or help, just tap in Morse code and you know we'll hear you.

But uh, you know, good luck, and uh I am sure they're going to appreciate all of the uh intellect that you bring to your new role and the energy as well.

So congratulations on your new role and we'll stay in touch, I'm sure.

Any further discussion, any further discussion?

Seeing none, I'm not going to say goodbye because you're literally going like 50 feet away.

So we know that we will continue to see you on a regular basis.

Um, but I have to just say, you know, you are such a hard worker.

We really appreciate all of the work you have put into the board of aldermen.

And we're also really proud.

You know, I I love that we can kind of incubate young talent here at the board and then you know, help see you off to bigger and better things, even though I feel like we're always losing our talent because our talent has such an ability to go on and do such great things.

So congratulations in your next step.

You'll be missed.

Um, but we all know where to find you.

Alder Woman from the 11th, are you next one?

Okay, I will turn it over to Alderman from the 5th.

Uh thank you, Madam President.

Uh Madam Clerk, would you please read into the record resolution 156?

Resolution number 156 honoring Thora Pearson, whereas Thora Pearson has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to public service, political engagement, and legislative work throughout her professional career and academic tenure.

Whereas Ms.

Pearson formerly served as a field researcher for American Bridge, a democratic political action committee, where she conducted in-depth opposition research and candidates.

Whereas in that role, Ms.

Pearson was responsible for researching candidates, tracking policy initiatives, attending campaign events, and developing broader narratives by writing detailed memoranda on campaign rhetoric while gaining a strong understanding of federal and state legislative processes.

Whereas Ms.

Pearson further developed her policy expertise as a policy research and communications assistant at Seating Success, where she researched educational policy initiatives, including career and technical education programs, community schooling, and child literacy, and contributed significantly to a comprehensive policy proposal, the More for Memphis plan.

Whereas Ms.

Pearson has direct legislative appearance experience, most recently serving as the fifth ward legislative assistant, where she was instrumental in drafting key legislation, including Board Bill 33, which clarified the duties of the City of St.

Louis Sheriff and Board Bill 62, regulating the use of golf corps on public streets and right-of-ways in St.

Louis.

Whereas in her role as legislative assistant, Ms.

Pearson served as Alderman, Matthew Devotee's right hand, fielding constituent service requests, educating the public about how to effectively work with various city departments, divisions, and agencies, while developing effective means and methods to effectively resolve longstanding constituents' needs.

Her experience serving Congressman Steve Cohen of Tennessee, 9th Congressional District, for whom she drafted communications materials and managed constituent inquiries, and during which her dedication to community service was evident through her work at the Rhodes College Bonner Center and Memphis Animal Services.

Whereas Ms.

Pearson is an alumni of Roe College and achieved recognition as a first team all conference track and field athlete, whereas Ms.

Pearson's passion for politics and justice is deeply rooted, inspired by events preceding the passing of her late mother, and she continues to honor that legacy through her dedicated work for citizens, ranging from Memphis from Memphis, Tennessee, to St.

Louis, Missouri, to Washington, D.C.

Now, therefore, be a resolved by the Honorable Board of Alderman of the City of St.

Louis that we pause in our deliberations to recognize and celebrate Thora Pearson.

We further direct the clerk of this board to spread a copy of this resolution across the minutes of these proceedings and to prepare a commemorative copy to the end that we may be presented at a time and place deemed appropriate by the sponsor, introduced this 14 day of November 2025 by the Honorable Matthew Devotee, Alderman, Fifth Ward.

Thora, you know that uh from day one, I've always viewed this position as a as a team sport.

Uh this is not a job that I could do alone.

I realize that I have certain deficiencies, I lack certain skills.

Thora was the perfect, perfect teammate for me.

Uh she is organized, she is dedicated, she is patient, and she lets things very easily go off her back.

All things that in the last eight months I have watched and observed with awe, and I have a lot of learning to do.

Uh I knew right off the bat that I was lucky, that I was fortunate.

Um, after this tornado uh on May 16, I had a couple of ideas, whether it was provision of legal services or helping those in aid or helping our second district officers.

They were ideas.

Thora put them into place.

She was the organizer.

She was the person on the ground that did the legwork with without any need of recognition.

But beyond that, she's helped me with constituents.

We came into office with a list a mile long, a mile long.

And she organized and she reached out and she listened to folks, and she did wonderfully.

And then beyond that, she's my right hand with respect to research.

There isn't a time that I have appeared here where she didn't have information for me, research for me.

Uh work prepared notes for me to digest.

And frankly, I don't know how I'm going to do it over the next handful of weeks.

Um, I do know this as I've been working around neighborhood meetings the last two weeks, and word has gotten out that Thor is taking a promotion to Congress to D.C.

What I do realize is she is more popular than so I have one request.

When you eventually come back to St.

Louis, and I do, I do hope you come back to the city of St.

Louis.

Please do not move into the Fifth War.

Thank you, Madam President, members of the board.

So Thora, you just have always had such a light uh that has surrounded you from the first day we met.

And I just love the name Thora.

Rhymes with Laura.

So I I truly love the uniqueness of your name and the strength.

You know, you think of Thor.

It's a strong dude.

So one of these days when I finally get a vacation that I haven't had since I started this job, I'm gonna come to Silver Springs to visit family, but also to see you.

It's gonna happen.

We're speaking it into existence today.

Thank you so much for all of you that you gave to us during your time here.

We will miss you.

And members of the board, thank you, Madam President, members of the board, Thora.

You know me, you had our talks.

I was equally as impressed with you as I talked about uh with our uh I just can't believe both of y'all leaving at the same time, but I just want to make sure that you know as well that wherever you go, I can't come running as fast as I can to get to her, but to get to you, I will have a flight.

Uh I'm I'm just excited for you.

We all know that these positions in so many ways become stepping stones, and you are the perfect example of this.

So please never change.

And remember, I talked about making sure that you always use your voice.

Stand on your 10 toes down on what you believe in, and you're gonna go make immeasurable moves here in your future.

Uh God bless you.

And with that, I would like to also ask that her resolution be moved in bank.

It's been moved by the alder woman from the 10th, seconded by the alderman from the third, that we make resolution number 156 in bank.

Any discussion?

Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye.

Aye.

Opposed.

Motion carries, alder woman from the eighth.

Thank you, Madam President.

Thora, I know our time together was short, uh, but know that I will greatly miss you.

Uh and seeing you as my hallway neighbor just across my office.

Also gonna miss the fashion inspiration that you always serve to us, by the way.

Um, the Alderman from the Fifth already spoke to your brilliance, so I won't further echo that.

All I will say is that DC doesn't deserve you, but it really needs you.

So do your thing up there, and I do hope you come back because you are such alderman from the third.

Thank you, Madam President.

Uh and thank you, Madam Clerk, for uh allowing me to bounce around a microphone to microphone this morning.

Um I um wow, uh you know, it's it's been a pure joy getting to know you, Thora.

Uh and um I just can't believe that both of you are leaving at the same time, to be honest.

Um unfortunately, neither of you got to experience very long filibusters down here at the Board of Aldermen.

I think myself, President Green, and maybe a few other members were around when we had our probably one of the longest meetings in the history of the Board of Aldermen that lasted for about 12 hours, maybe a little longer than that, maybe 13 or 14.

Uh would have been because it lasted till about 10:30, 11:30 at night.

Um it was terrible.

Um, but we were doing the people's work, and um part of me wants to stand here and filibuster for 11 hours giving remarks about the two of you just to keep you here a little bit longer um with us, but I will save everyone um from having to listen to my voice for that long.

But um, you know, I am so excited to you know keep up with you, hear about you know all of the work that you're doing in Washington, DC.

Um, I know both of the aldermen who are uh you know losing their legislative assistants are going to have uh you know big shoes to fill.

And uh, you know, certainly uh since I haven't had a legislative assistant in the last few months, I can appreciate what they're about to endure.

Um so uh but sincerely from the bottom of my heart, you know, congratulations on your new role, congratulations on the move to DC, and uh look forward to keeping in touch with you as well.

Any further discussion seeing none, I'm I'll just echo a lot of what we heard from our colleagues.

I mean, you have made quite an impact here at the board, and you know, I um I think I would not be remiss to call you alderman devotees better half.

I think he would probably agree with that.

And we have appreciated just the the light and the intentionality that you have brought to the work here at the board.

Um, and as Alder Woman from the 8th said too, I'm also gonna miss your sense of style.

Um, I have often seen you and thought I if I could raid one person's closet, it would be yours.

And so please don't be a stranger.

Please come back to St.

Louis.

Um, you know, if you if you tire of DC, because DC can be exhausting, there will always be a place here for you.

We will always welcome you into city government.

Um, but I could not be more proud again to see you know one of our LAs kind of going on to the next level.

And um, and I think that that kind of speaks to the program that we built here.

So we're happy to be a part of your journey, but don't forget us when you get to the final destination.

And if uh everyone would like to gather on the steps for a picture of the explanation, but I don't want to be like the old off of that.

And with that, alder woman from the 10th, you are recognized to the motion to adopt the courtesy resolution consent calendar.

President members of the board, I move that we adopt the courtesy resolution consent calendar.

It's been moved by the alder woman from the 10th, seconded by the alderman from the third that we adopt the courtesy resolution consent calendars the discussion.

Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye.

Opposed.

Motion carries any introduction of honored guests, any introduction of honored guests.

Alder woman from the 10th.

Thank you, madam president, members of the board.

Before I do my honored guests, this oh well she left, maybe she was just upstairs.

Uh before I oh, here she is.

I had a couple of honored guests, but while she's still here, I want to make sure that we I acknowledge rather uh my constituent, Dr.

Joyce Roberts, as well as uh my former legislative assistant, Miss Cynthia Watson and Mr.

Bill Monroe, who I all have the honor of serving as their other lady.

We're all part of the inaugural Citizens Academy graduating class last night with circuit attorney Gabe Gore.

It was an amazing trial that they got to sit through.

They went through six weeks of programming.

Circuit attorney Gabe Gore, thank you for this intentional effort to connect community with your office this way.

And again, congratulations to my constituents on being in the inaugural class.

And on my way here this morning, I got to share in a celebration of surprise party.

Can you believe for Miss LG Day as she turned 100 today?

And so happy birthday, Miss LG Day.

Thank you for I started my day out right by being able to celebrate you their way.

And then I have the honor of celebrating another centurion, Miss Queen Maisie Austin on her hundredth birthday this weekend.

So this is the weekend.

Clearly, that's gonna be full of uh celebrations of life and love.

And with that, I would like to have Miss LG Day and Miss Queen Maisie Austin as my honored guests.

Happy birthday.

Thank you, madam president.

So my honored guests today are all of the recipients of last night's staying power awards held at 21C Hotel and Museum.

The stories that these young men and women who were recipients of the award last night had truly compelling stories of trials, but also of triumph.

And so I wish them congratulations and we look forward to hearing more stories in the future.

Thank you.

Any introduction of honored guests.

Alder Woman from the 7th.

Thank you, Madam President, members of the board.

Um, I'm gonna echo the Alder Woman from the 10th with an honor guest of Dr.

Roberts.

Dr.

Roberts is one of my favorite people on planet Earth.

I had the opportunity to serve on the Board of Education under her leadership, um, and she was phenomenal.

Um, and so I'm always going to give her her flowers and thank her for the work that she did.

Um, I know you said that you, you know, you like being a little bit out of the spotlight today, but really grateful for your service there.

And then I also wanted to um echo the other woman from the 11th with the staying power awards yesterday.

There was um phenomenal stories.

Um, some of that information will be made to Alders.

So I think if any of us have a chance just to read and hear a little bit about the work of Mission St.

Louis and some of the truly transformational stories have come from that.

We should.

And then also um last night had the honor of attending the MCU gala.

Um, and they talked a lot about justice and faith, um, but especially in terms of what that looks like when there needs to be a season of rebuilding and recovery post the tornado.

So I definitely want to give a big shout out to their executive director to Marco Davison for such a phenomenal program.

Um, to Lisa Williams, who got one of one of the awardees and does great work with abortion action Missouri and just the many folks association who are doing incredible work um that is really really needed in these times.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Any further introduction of honored guests, any further introduction of honored guests?

Seeing none, older woman from the 10th, you're recognized on the approval of the minutes from Friday, November 7th, 2025.

Thank you, Madam President.

Members of the board, I move that we approve the minutes from Friday, November 7th, 2025.

It's been moved by the older woman from the 10th, seconded by the older woman from the 8th that we approve the minutes from Friday, November 7, 2025.

Is there any discussion?

Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye.

Opposed.

Motion carries report of city officials.

Report of city officials can be found in A, B, C and D of the agenda, and has been placed in the Google Drive for your review.

Anyone wish to take any bills or resolutions off of any of our informal calendars?

Seeing none, first reading of board bills.

Board bill number 99, introduced by Alder Woman Sany, an ordinance establishing a three-way stop site at the intersection of Shenandoah Avenue and Virginia Avenue in the Tower Grove East Neighborhood in the 7th ward to regulate traffic traveling in all directions and containing an emergency clause.

Board bill number 100 introduced by Alderman Cox Antwerp.

Alderman Narayan, Mayor Spencer, and President Green, I'm sorry, and Miss Clark Hubbard and President Green, an ordinance submitting to the qualified voters of the city of St.

Louis, pursuant to section 92.115, RSMO, the question of whether to continue the earnings tax imposed by the city of St.

Louis for a period of five years, providing for an election and the manner of voting, providing that if such question shall receive the votes of a majority of the voters voting thereon that such earning tax shall continue and containing a cerebrality clause and emergency clause.

That is the extent of first reading of board bills.

Reference to committee of board bills.

To the public infrastructure committee board bill number 99 and to the budget committee board bill number 100.

That is the extent of reference to committee.

Second reading report of standing committees.

The following board bills were found out of the public infrastructure with a due pass recommendation.

Board bill number 79 as admit as amended in committee by Dr.

By Mr.

Devotee pursuant to the ordinance number 7033 as amended by ordinance number 71394.

An ordinance directing the director of streets to install speed humps to calm the flow of traffic on various blocks in the fifth ward.

with a due pass recommendation board bill number 79 as admit as amended in committee by doc by mr devotee pursuant to the ordinance number 7033 as amended by ordinance number 71394 and ordinance directing the director of streets to install speed humps to calm the flow of traffic on various blocks in the fifth ward board bill number eighty six introduced by alder woman cox and we pursuant to ordinance number seven zero three three three as amended by ordinance number seven one three nine four and ordinance directing the director of streets to install speed humps to calm the flow of traffic on various blocks in the eighth ward board bill number ninety six introduced by alder woman cox and we and ordinance directing the director of streets to establish the direction of marine avenue as a one-way street southbound from the 3600 block to the 3700 block and board bill number 97 introduced by alder woman clerk hubbard and ordinance authorizing the honorary street name chim Kimberley's way pursuant to ordinance number 68937 which shall begin at the intersection of Deer Street and run north on Deer Street to the intersection of Martin Luther King Boulevard that is the extent of the second reading of report of standing committee report of special committees we have none.

Board bills for perfection consent board bill number 55 introduced by Alderwoman Clark Hubbard Alderwoman Sany Alderman Cone Alderman Browning Alderwoman Keys and Alderman Aldrick an ordinance approving a redevelopment plan dated January 28 2025 for the 5105 Kapany Avenue area in the city of St.

Louis Board Bill 58 introduced by Alderwoman Sany Alderman Cone Alderman Browning Alderwoman Keys Alderwoman Clark Hubbard and Alderman Aldrick and ordinance approving a redevelopment plan dated November 14th 2023 for the Benton Park with for the Bidden Park West Fox Park and Tyrell Grove East Scattered sites area in the city of St.

Louis that is the extent for board bills of perfection consent.

Madam Clerk could you please add me as a co-sponsor to board bill 58 noted alder woman from the 10th you are recognized on the motion to adopt the board bills for the perfection consent calendar thank you madam president members of the board I move that we adopt the board bills for perfection consent calendar it's been moved by the alder woman from the 10th seconded by the alder woman from the 7th that we adopt the board bills for the perfection consent calendar is there any discussion seeing none all those in favor signify by saying aye opposed motion carries board bills for perfection we have none we can dispense with line item 17 report of engrossment board bill number 84 number 13 number 75 85 93 94 and 95 that is the extended report of engrossment.

Third reading final board bills consent board bill number 84 board number 13 number 75 85 93 94 and 95 alder woman from the 10th you are recognized on the motion to adopt the third reading and final passage of board bills on the consent calendar thank you madam president members of the board I move that we adopt the third the board bills on the third reading finally passage and consent calendar.

It's been moved by the alder woman from the 10th seconded by the alder woman from the seventh that we adopt the third reading and final passage board bills on the consent calendar is there any discussion seeing none madam clerk please call the roll alderwoman sweitzer alderman oldenberg alderman cohn alderman alderman devotee alder woman Velasquez Alderwoman Sonye Alderwoman Cox Antui Alderman Browning Alderwoman Clark Hubbard Alderwoman Keys Alder Woman Tyus Alderwoman Boyd aye alderman Aldric President Green Alderwoman Sweitzer Alderman Oldenburg Alderwoman Velasquez Alderwoman Tyus Alderman Aldric 10 I votes are your vote use sustain the motion from the Alderwoman from the 10th to third reading finally pass the abort aforementioned bills third reading and final passage of board bills we have none we can dispense with line item 20 report of the finally passed and signed by the president board bills number 84 13 75 85 93 94 and 95 all other business being suspended the president shall in open session affix her signature here too to the end that these may become law

First reading resolutions in reference to committee.

Resolution number 150.

Introduced by Alderman Browning and Alder Woman Clark Hubbard and Alder Woman Keys supporting the Service Employees International Union and CIU Local One.

Appeal for living wages and benefits for area janitors who care essential workers.

Alderman from the 9th, you're recognized on the first reading resolution 150.

Thank you.

Could we please put uh resolution 150 on the informal calendar?

Noted.

Thank you, madam clerk.

Second reading resolutions, committee reports and adoptions.

Report from the Health and Human Development Committee.

Mayor appointment to the mental health board, Mr.

Brian Phillips.

Alder Woman from the 7th.

You are recognized on Mayor Spencer's appointment to the mental health board.

Thank you, Madam President.

Members of the committee.

Specifically about housing and specifically about the housing needs that folks with mental health challenges and mental health challenges and disabilities have.

His resume is is very long.

He had relationships with several of us, and you know, his passion was very clear.

His dedication is very clear.

And so I would like to make the motion that we accept the mayor's appointment of Brian Phillips to the mental health board.

It's been moved by the Alder Woman from the 7th, seconded by the Alderman from the third, that we approve Mayor Spencer's appointment to the mental health board.

Seeing none, oh alder woman from the 10th.

Thank you.

I would be uh Madam President.

What I just want and thank the committee yesterday for taking the time, of course, to my constituent, Mr.

Brian Phillips, for taking the time.

I noted that in the position and the work that he has done here in the city of St.

Louis for 30 plus years.

He could choose to be anywhere and do anything.

But he has chosen to stay, live in the city of St.

Louis, uh, in the northwest end of the city of St.

Louis and give back in so many different ways, in addition to now serving and taking on this role to serving on the health board, which we know plays such a pivotal role in so many of the resources and the responses that we make here down uh in the city of St.

Louis.

So again, thank you to the committee.

Uh thank you, Madam Chairwoman Boyd and your committee members.

Thank you, Mr.

Phillips.

And with that, I just want to echo again my support for his appointment to the mental health board.

Thanks.

Any further discussion?

Seeing none, it's been moved by the other woman from the seventh, seconded by the alderman from the third.

That we approve Mayor Spencer's appointment to the mental health board.

All those in favor signify by saying aye.

Aye.

Opposed.

Motion carries.

Miscellaneous and unfinished business.

We have none.

Announcements.

Monday, November the 17th, 2025.

We have none.

Tuesday, November the 18, 25, Transportation and Commerce Committee in the Kennedy room at 9 a.m.

HUDS Committee, Kennedy Room at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, November the 19th, 2025, special committee on reducing red tape in the Kennedy room at 1230.

HUDS Committee, Kennedy Room at 6 p.m.

Thursday, November the 20th, 2025, personnel and administration in the Kennedy room at 11 a.m.

Public Safety in the Kennedy room at 2 p.m.

and Friday, November the 21st, full board meeting in the chambers at 10 a.m.

Any further announcements.

No.

Any further announcements?

Alder woman from the 10th.

Thank you, Madam President.

Members of the board.

I would just like to announce that during our hoods meeting uh on the 18th, in addition to board bill 66, we will have three uh presentations and discussions, one being from the Energy Burden Group, the next being on our American Rescue Plan Act ARPA funding and expenditures, and then the third being from the real estate tax.

These will be very good, not only discussions, but ways for us to see how we can bolster the efforts and see how we can maybe redirect funding and make sure we get the most out of some of the things and some of the programs that we have going on and coming up.

And then on the 19th, the discussion and in the evening in the 6 p.m.

meeting will be um the discussion with Department of Human Services and Legal Services of Eastern Missouri about Board Bill 59, the right to counsel and where we are in that programming.

Again, we know that when we come down here with the mission and the belief that we want what's best for our communities and stand-up programming and stand-up policy that we think is going to feed and meet need um and with resources most importantly, um, we want them to work.

We want them to be successful.

So this is the platform, and this is our responsibility and role that we can play to get it at the forefront to see if there's some course correction or if it's doing well that we can be in position to help.

So I look forward to seeing my colleagues and hearing from my colleagues on all of these pertinent issues, and um with that again.

Thank you, madam president.

Members um one of the things that I'm happy to announce is that um there is an incredible exhibit happen at the Missouri History Museum about Mill Creek Valley, um, which was once a thriving beautiful neighborhood within the St.

Louis.

It talks a lot about some of the things I think we need to be cautious about as we are uh redeveloping and building our city.

Um that is at the Missouri History Museum.

They have a ribbon cutting tomorrow, um, but they have activities all weekend long, so I would absolutely encourage you to um tap into that effort if you haven't.

And then I also want to highlight that there is a community food drive that is taking place tomorrow as well from 11 a.m.

Uh from 11 to 2 p.m.

at 11 1610 Alliance Street, um St.

Louis, Missouri.

And so um, if you're looking to donate, if you're in need of anything, definitely want to stop by.

It's a partnership between a lot of folks, but definitely want to give a shout out to Representative Marty Joe Murray, who has led the effort and brought it together.

And then also, if you don't have plans tonight, there is a fundraiser that is happening at AmeriCorps St.

Louis um called Share the Warmth.

Um they operate a shelter that operates during um specifically cold hazard times, and so they are trying to do the fundraise.

It is a chili cook-off, so you can bring your appetite.

Um, I think tickets are $25, but you can also obviously make additional um additional donations, and there's several organizations that has pulled that off, and I'm looking forward to being there tonight.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Alder Woman from the 11th.

Thank you, madam president.

Um, just wanted to make sure that we put it out there that food resources will be given away tomorrow at the Urban League at 1408 North Kings Highway from noon to three o'clock.

Please spread the word.

Thank you.

Any further announcements?

Any further announcements?

Seeing none, alder woman from the 10th, you're recognized on the motion to excuse.

Thank you, madam president, members of the board.

I move that we excuse the alder persons from the first, sixth, and twelfth wards for necessary absence.

It's been moved by the older woman from the 10th, seconded by the older woman from the 7th.

That we excuse the older persons from the first, 6th, and 12th for necessary absence.

Is there any discussion?

Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye.

Aye.

Opposed.

Motion carries, older woman from the 10th.

You're recognized on the motion to adjourn.

Thank you, madam president, members of the board.

I move that we adjourn until Friday, November 21st, 2025, in the Board of Ottoman Chambers at 10 a.m.

It's been moved by the Alder Woman from the 10th, seconded by the Alderman from the 3rd, that we adjourn until Friday, November 21st, 2025 in the Board of Alderman's at 10 a.m.

Is there any discussion?

Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye.

Opposed.

Motion carries, we are adjourned.