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St. Louis Board of Aldermen Meeting - January 9, 2026

Board of Aldermen — Friday, January 9, 2026
BodySt Louis, Missouri
SessionBoard of Aldermen
DateFriday, January 9, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
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The board will now come to order.

0:19

Madam Clerk, please call the roll.

0:20

Aldo Woman Sweisser.

0:22

President.

0:23

Alderman Odenberg.

0:26

Alderman Cone.

0:29

Alderman Lyan.

0:32

Alderman Devoting.

0:36

Alder Woman Velasquez.

0:37

Here.

0:38

Auto Woman Sonia.

0:41

Auto Woman Cox Antoine.

0:45

Alderman Browning.

0:47

Alder Woman Clark Hubbard.

0:51

Alder Woman Keys.

0:54

Alder Woman Thais.

0:57

Alder Woman Boyd.

1:00

Present.

1:01

Alderman Aldridge.

1:03

And so I was President Green.

1:07

Present.

1:08

Alderman Cone.

1:12

Alder Woman Keys.

1:15

Audow Woman Ties.

1:17

We have 12 present.

1:19

Accorde being present, we'll be led in an opening reflection by public health nurse for the St.

1:25

Louis Health Department, Kim Spain for Civic Cervical Health Awareness Month.

1:41

Good morning.

1:44

My name is Kim Spain.

1:46

I'm a registered nurse.

1:48

I serve as public health nurse and regional program coordinator for the Show Me Healthy Women Program with the City of St.

1:56

Louis Department of Health.

1:58

I'd like to begin by thanking the City of St.

2:02

Louis Board of Aldermen and Women for the invitation and the opportunity to speak today about an issue that directly affects the health of the women across our city.

2:15

January is cervical cancer awareness month, an important time to focus on prevention, early detection, and support for girls and women in St.

2:28

Louis.

2:29

Regular screening and vaccinations make cervical cancer one of the most preventable cancers.

2:38

Awareness is the first step in protecting cervical health.

2:43

Most cervical cancers are caused by the human papillom papilloma virus or HPV, which is very common.

2:55

Regular screenings, such as PAP test and HBV tests, detect changes early, often before cancer develops.

3:06

Preventative care gives women the best chance to stay healthy, and we want every woman to know the importance of keeping up with the recommended screenings.

3:17

Protecting cervical health isn't just for women today.

3:30

Helps protect children from certain cancers later in life.

3:40

Although vaccinations can be started as early as age nine.

3:57

Here in St.

3:58

Louis, certain zip codes, including 63102, 63103, 63106, 63107, 63108, 6311, 63116, and 63118.

4:29

These challenges can include limited nearby health care options, transportation barriers, lack of insurance, difficulty taking off work.

4:44

Recognizing these disparities allows us to focus on resources and outreach efforts where they're where they are needed most.

5:00

For women who face barriers to care, there is a local resource called Show Me Healthy Women.

5:04

This program is offered in the city of St.

5:06

Louis and the state of Missouri, providing free breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible women, including PAP tests, and follow-up diagnostic services when needed.

5:21

It also provides transportation vouchers to assist women in reaching their appointments.

5:28

By removing financial insurance and transportation barriers, the program gives women in our city the opportunity to access preventative care close to home.

5:43

Support is our second pillar.

5:47

Receiving a cancer diagnosis, an abnormal test, or even just worrying about your health can feel overwhelming.

5:58

Support means compassionate health care providers, clear guidance about next steps, and encouragement from family, friends, and community members.

6:11

No woman should face these challenges alone.

6:16

Finally, outreach.

6:20

Outreach is how we close these gaps.

6:23

The City of St.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Airport Management███████9%
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Summary of Proceedings

St. Louis Board of Aldermen Meeting - January 9, 2026

The Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis convened on January 9, 2026, to conduct routine business, including the approval of minutes, appointment confirmations, and the introduction of multiple board bills and resolutions. The meeting opened with a civic reflection on cervical cancer awareness by Public Health Nurse Kim Spain and included tributes to the late Firefighter O'Neill and a celebration of record-breaking promotions for African American women in the Fire Department.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved minutes from December 17, 20, and January 6, 2026.
  • Adopted Board Bills 116, 117, and 118 via the consent calendar. Bill 116 and 117 amend retail concession agreements at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Bill 118 authorizes the transfer of $13,727,769 in excess funds from the debt service stabilization fund to the airport revenue fund for fiscal year 2026.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Kim Spain (Public Health Nurse, Show Me Healthy Women Program): Expressed the urgency of cervical cancer prevention, noting that most cases are caused by HPV. She highlighted specific zip codes (63102, 63103, 63106, 63107, 63108, 63111, 63116, 63118) facing barriers such as limited healthcare options, transportation issues, and lack of insurance. She advocated for the use of free screening programs and transportation vouchers provided by the city.
  • Alder Woman (10th Ward): Called for a moment of silence for Firefighter O'Neill, describing his infectious spirit and affectionate nickname, "Thrill."
  • Alder Woman (10th Ward): Congratulated the 27 firefighters promoted that day, specifically expressing full support for the historical fact that three of the promotions were African American women, noting this "outnumbers the history" of such promotions in the department.
  • Alder Woman (7th Ward): Expressed support for the employees of Caldi's Coffee and their "sip in solidarity" event, welcoming them as honored guests.

Discussion Items

  • Mayor's Appointments: The Board deliberated on and approved several mayoral appointments to advisory committees and special business districts without objection.
    • Airport Arts Advisory Committee: Approved the appointment of David Frey.
    • Tower Grove South Concerned Citizens Special Business District: Approved the appointment of Sarah Brist.
    • St. Louis Hills Special Business District: Approved the appointments of Kevin Kaminsky and Charles Kastner.
    • Dulzburger Place (transcribed as "Deboliver's Place") Special Business District: Approved the appointments of Kelly Witchman, Sarah Edmondson, and Sharon Betty.
    • Developmental Disabilities Resource Commission: Approved the appointment of Delilah Sullivan.
  • First Reading of Board Bills:
    • Board Bill 121 (Clark Hubbard): Introduces an ordinance dissolving the special allocation fund for South Town, the London Man Building, 505 Missouri Tech Electronics, 4200 LaClede, and City Hospitals RPA 2.
    • Board Bill 126 (Ryan/Green): Introduces an ordinance requiring all short-term rental operators to obtain a business license with a 3% license fee on rent charges, creating an "Affordable Housing License Fee Fund."
    • Board Bill 127 (Aldridge/Green): Introduces ordinances approving petitions to terminate the Syndicate Trust Community Improvement District and appointing a new board of directors.
  • Resolutions: The Board suspended rules to introduce Resolutions 212, 213, 214, and 215. Several resolutions (210, 212, 215) were placed on "bank" (delayed) following motion and second.

Key Outcomes

  • Minutes: The minutes from December 17, 2025, December 29, 2025, and January 6, 2026, were approved unanimously.
  • Appointments: All five mayoral appointments (Airport Arts Advisory Committee, Tower Grove South SBD, St. Louis Hills SBD, Dulzburger Place SBD, Developmental Disabilities Resource Commission) were approved unanimously.
  • Board Bills:
    • Board Bills 121, 122, 123, 125, and 127 were referred to the HUDS Committee.
    • Board Bill 124 was referred to the Health and Human Development Committee.
    • Board Bill 126 was referred to the Budget Committee.
  • Resolutions: Resolutions 210, 212, and 215 were placed on bank; the courtesy resolution calendar was adopted.
  • Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned until Friday, January 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers, with specific wards excused for necessary absence.

Meeting Transcript

The board will now come to order. Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Aldo Woman Sweisser. President. Alderman Odenberg. Alderman Cone. Alderman Lyan. Alderman Devoting. Alder Woman Velasquez. Here. Auto Woman Sonia. Auto Woman Cox Antoine. Alderman Browning. Alder Woman Clark Hubbard. Alder Woman Keys. Alder Woman Thais. Alder Woman Boyd. Present. Alderman Aldridge. And so I was President Green. Present. Alderman Cone. Alder Woman Keys. Audow Woman Ties. We have 12 present. Accorde being present, we'll be led in an opening reflection by public health nurse for the St. Louis Health Department, Kim Spain for Civic Cervical Health Awareness Month. Good morning. My name is Kim Spain. I'm a registered nurse. I serve as public health nurse and regional program coordinator for the Show Me Healthy Women Program with the City of St. Louis Department of Health. I'd like to begin by thanking the City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen and Women for the invitation and the opportunity to speak today about an issue that directly affects the health of the women across our city. January is cervical cancer awareness month, an important time to focus on prevention, early detection, and support for girls and women in St. Louis. Regular screening and vaccinations make cervical cancer one of the most preventable cancers. Awareness is the first step in protecting cervical health. Most cervical cancers are caused by the human papillom papilloma virus or HPV, which is very common. Regular screenings, such as PAP test and HBV tests, detect changes early, often before cancer develops. Preventative care gives women the best chance to stay healthy, and we want every woman to know the importance of keeping up with the recommended screenings. Protecting cervical health isn't just for women today. Helps protect children from certain cancers later in life. Although vaccinations can be started as early as age nine. Here in St. Louis, certain zip codes, including 63102, 63103, 63106, 63107, 63108, 6311, 63116, and 63118. These challenges can include limited nearby health care options, transportation barriers, lack of insurance, difficulty taking off work. Recognizing these disparities allows us to focus on resources and outreach efforts where they're where they are needed most. For women who face barriers to care, there is a local resource called Show Me Healthy Women. This program is offered in the city of St.

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