St. Louis City Council Public Safety Committee Meeting - November 24, 2025

The Public Safety Committee convened on November 24, 2025, with a quorum present to review Prop S fund allocations. Following the approval of the November 13th meeting minutes, Judge Tear of the Office of Violence Prevention presented recommendations for the distribution of approximately $900,000 in Prop S funding. After an initial presentation, Alderwoman Clark Hubbard proposed an amendment to award the remaining residual funds to an organization not originally selected in the top-scoring list. The committee unanimously adopted the amendment and voted to pass the funding resolution as amended. The session also included an announcement regarding a future hearing on community concerns about air pollution from demolition sites and the congratulation of Judge Tear.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Minutes: The Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the meeting held on Thursday, November 13th (4 voice votes, 1 abstention due to absence).

Public Comments & Testimony

• No Written Testimony: The Clerk confirmed no written testimony was submitted for this meeting.

Discussion Items

• Prop S Fund Allocation Presentation: Judge Tear from the Office of Violence Prevention presented the results of an objective review of over 60 applicants for approximately $900,000 in Prop S funds. His staff recommended approximately eight entities with the highest scores.
• Proposed Amendment for Residual Funds: Alderwoman Clark Hubbard proposed a voice amendment to the original resolution. While not altering the primary recommendations, she requested that the residual funds of $9,124 be awarded to the Archway Chapter of the Links, Incorporated. She emphasized that the organization has a 30-year record of community service, focuses on STEM education and youth leadership in the 10th ward (specifically Marion Middle School), and aligns with the spirit of Prop S to build capacity in smaller, grassroots organizations, despite the organization not being in the 10th ward's immediate geographic boundaries.
• Context of Archway Links: Alderwoman Clark Hubbard provided context, noting the organization's partnerships with institutions like the Missouri History Museum, St. Louis Art Museum, and the National Society of Black Engineers. She stated the funds would support their work in educational equity and leadership exposure.
• Committee Process Discussion: Alderwoman Clark Hubbard expressed intent to improve the Prop S selection process in the future to better align with the original vision of the funding.
• Future Hearing Announcement: Alderwoman Clark Hubbard requested a public hearing regarding community concerns about mold and air pollution resulting from tornado recovery demolition work. The Chair confirmed plans to hold a hearing on this issue shortly after Thanksgiving.
• Congratulatory Remarks: The Chair congratulated Judge Tear on his new role at the Office of Violence Prevention.

Key Outcomes

• Adoption of Amendment: The Committee sustained the motion to adopt Amendment Number 1 to Exhibit A of the resolution, allocating the residual Prop S funds of $9,124 to the Archway Chapter of the Links, Incorporated (Missouri Chapter).
  • Vote Tally: 5 Aye votes. (Alderman Oldenberg, Alderwoman Clark Hubbard, Alderwoman Velasquez, Alderwoman Sanyer, Vice Chair Aldridge, Chair Narayan; Alderman Velazquez excused for necessary absence). The motion passed unanimously among those present.
• Resolution Approval: The Committee voted to pass the Prop S funding exhibit as amended out of the committee.
• Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned following the approval of the excused absence of Alderman Velazquez.