Public Meetings - St Louis, Missouri

The Budget and Public Employees Committee met on October 8, 2026, to discuss Board Bill 59, which would place a ballot measure before voters in April 2027 to reallocate a portion of a half-cent sales tax (originally dedicated to North-South Metrolink) to allow for bus rapid transit (BRT) or other mass transit initiatives. The bill was held in committee after extensive discussion and public testimony raised concerns about vague language and lack of public trust. No vote was taken. Consent Calendar - Approval of minutes from September 30, 2026: The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Public Comments & Testimony - Gwendolyn Cox (Ward 10) questioned the level of public engagement, stating that only about 52 people attended a previous open house and noted the city's population loss and vacant lots. She expressed skepticism about the need for BRT and urged more discussion on improving the current transit system, including fixing bus connections. - Elise Schaefer (Ward 6, Policy Manager for Missouri Coalition for the Environment) urged the committee to pass BB59 with an amendment requiring all funded projects to be fossil fuel-free, citing climate goals. She shared survey data: 67% of respondents said transit was not convenient, 73% said buses/trains don't run frequently enough, but 70% would use transit more if service were more frequent, and 78% would use it more if it were more convenient. - Melinda Long (Ward 11) criticized the bill's language as too vague, saying "other mass transit initiatives" could include rail, water, or aerial systems. She expressed lack of trust in the Board of Aldermen, not Metro, and asked that the bill be amended to add express buses rather than BRT. - Mrs. Alexander (Ward 11) stated that the community had previously informed the city and Metro that light rail was too expensive and unsafe. She argued that the current BRT proposal still includes language allowing light rail, and that the community’s request to add express buses was denied. She asked the committee not to vote that day and to allow more community input. - Zach B. (Ward 11) opposed the bill in its current form, calling it intentionally vague and leaving the fund open to pillaging. He argued that light rail is a better long-term investment, citing its ability to attract residents and economic development. He criticized the city for giving tax abatements to developers while claiming lack of funds for transit. Discussion Items - Presentation and Discussion of Board Bill 59: - Alderman Aldridge, the bill's sponsor, explained that BB59 would amend the language of the 2017 Proposition One sales tax (dedicated to North-South Metrolink) to allow flexibility for bus rapid transit or other mass transit initiatives. He noted that the light rail project was too costly ($1.1 billion for 5.6 miles) and that BRT would serve 11.5 miles, 23 stations, at an estimated cost of $360 million to $590 million. He emphasized that no new taxes are proposed and that over $100 million in funds have been collected and can only be used for transit. - Toby Roach (Metro) presented that 33 of 39 national projects in the federal Capital Investment Grant queue have shifted to BRT due to cost and efficiency. He highlighted that BRT would double the coverage area, serve dense transit-dependent neighborhoods, and allow for a full street solution with pedestrian and bike amenities. He stated that 84% of existing Metro riders use transit to get to work, and 74% have incomes under $60,000. - Kim Sellis (CEO, Citizens for Modern Transit) supported the bill, noting that the pivot to BRT increases the project footprint from 5 miles to 11.5 miles and opens access to St. Louis County. She mentioned a study showing that homes near high-frequency transit routes in St. Louis saw 144% price appreciation compared to 67% for those near less frequent routes. - Charlie Hinderleiter (St. Louis Realtors) supported the bill, citing national examples (Eugene, OR: BRT led to 49% residential price appreciation; Boston: 84% commercial appreciation). He stressed that transit access expands job access and economic mobility. - Scott Ogilvie (City Planning) answered questions about the breadth of the phrase "other mass transit initiatives," acknowledging that it would allow the city to pivot without a new voter vote, though any future capital project would require public processes and board approvals. - Alderman Sonye expressed concern that the language was too broad and would allow the city to change transit modes without going back to voters. She stated she supports BRT but wanted a narrower scope or a requirement for future voter approval on major pivots. - Alderman Velazquez shared similar concerns, noting that excessive flexibility could lead to inaction if public sentiment shifts. - Alderman Browning raised concerns about public trust, noting that many residents are skeptical after past transit changes. He emphasized the importance of frequency (targeting 10-minute service, not 25) and questioned the likelihood of federal funding under the current administration, which has only funded one CIG grant nationally. He also promoted upcoming open houses on October 19 and 22, 2026, for public education on BRT. Key Outcomes - Board Bill 59 was held in committee: No vote was taken. Alderman Aldridge agreed to hold the bill to allow further conversations with colleagues, community, and stakeholders to refine the language, particularly regarding the scope of "other mass transit initiatives." - Next steps: The committee encouraged public participation in upcoming open houses (October 19 at Rung for Women, October 22 at Polish Heritage Center, and a virtual session on October 26) to provide input on the project. - Adjournment: The committee adjourned with a motion from the alderman from the ninth, seconded by the alderman from the 14th, carried by voice vote.

The Board of Estimate and Apportionment (BEA) held a special meeting on October 8, 2026, to approve contracts and leases from various city departments. The meeting was called to order by the presiding officer, with Mayor Spencer, Comptroller Bearinger, and President Green all present. The single action item was approved unanimously, and members also discussed proactive planning for the city's Code Blue cold-weather shelter program. Consent Calendar - Item 1: Approval of Contracts and Leases (Exhibit A) – A request from the Comptroller's Office for BEA approval of contracts and leases from various city departments as listed on the attached exhibit. The motion to adopt the item as presented was moved, seconded, and passed unanimously (3-0). Discussion Items - Code Blue Program Planning – President Green expressed happiness that Code Blue planning is underway well in advance of cold weather, noting that previous years saw conversations starting later. He stated the program improved last year and expressed excitement to move it forward. Comptroller Bearinger echoed the gratitude and thanked the board for calling the special meeting to execute the contracts, as well as Budget Director Paul Payne for finding extra funds to cover the contracts. Bearinger agreed that the city is moving in the right direction to better address the needs of the unhoused and serve the broader community. Key Outcomes - Contracts and Leases Approved – The board unanimously approved all contracts and leases presented in Exhibit A. The approvals enable various city departments to execute their agreements. - Meeting Adjourned – Following discussion, a motion to adjourn was moved, seconded, and the meeting was adjourned without objection.

The Poet Laureate Task Force met on October 6, 2026, at 5:34 PM. Members present were Dr. Nick (chair), Pam, Kyle, and Dea, with Imani, India, and Ann also in attendance. The task force adopted funding principles for the program, assigned discovery questions for funding pathways, and scheduled further discussion on the poet laureate selection process for its next meeting. Consent Calendar - The minutes from the August 3rd meeting were approved as distributed without correction. Discussion Items - Working Session Recap: Dr. Nick reviewed the September 14th working session, which established criteria for evaluating potential funding pathways and began a retrospective process on the poet laureate selection. - Funding Pathway Criteria: The group debated the draft criteria. Imani proposed including a communication and marketing strategy within any funding model, emphasizing audience engagement and donor cultivation. After discussion, the group decided the marketing component could be captured under the existing “sustainable and predictable” criterion rather than as a standalone principle. Pam highlighted the necessity of understanding the actual program cost before seeking donors. Kyle asked about the permissibility of private donations under city rules; Christine confirmed that private donors and MOUs were viable options. Ann suggested exploring housing the program under the St. Louis Public Library system. - Discovery Plan: The task force formulated four primary discovery questions and assigned owners: 1. Annual program cost (including poet laureate compensation, programming, and operating expenses) – Pam and Imani. 2. City funding options (legal mechanisms, budget processes) – Kyle, with support from Christine. 3. Benchmarking research on comparable poet laureate programs – Dr. Nick. 4. Governance and accountability (reporting requirements, success metrics) – Dr. Nick. - Poet Laureate Selection Process: Due to time constraints, a detailed review and potential revisions to the selection process were postponed. New members Imani, India, and Kyle expressed a confidence level of about 5–6 out of 10 in their understanding of the current process, so the next meeting will include a grounding exercise before any changes are considered. Key Outcomes - Motion to adopt the funding principles – The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote (all in favor, none opposed). The adopted principles include: sustainability and predictability; administrative simplicity; support for poet laureate compensation and programming; diverse revenue streams (including MOUs and private donors, but excluding corporate funders); clear expectations and permissions; data-informed decision-making. - Motion to adopt the discovery plan priorities – The four questions (annual cost, city options, benchmarking, governance) were approved as the task force’s official discovery priorities, again with unanimous support. - Adjournment – The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 PM. Note: Ann indicated she could not volunteer for discovery tasks due to pressing matters with the Regional Arts Commission (RAC). The task force will reconvene to continue the selection process discussion and review findings from the discovery groups.

(Note: The transcript indicates the meeting was held on Thursday, October 1, 2026; the provided timestamp is October 2, 2026. The summary uses the provided date as instructed.) The Personnel and Administration Committee of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen met to consider Resolution 125, a committee substitute to formally condemn and reprimand Alderwoman Sharon Tyes (12th Ward) for remarks made on September 14, 2026, at a community meeting at Homer G. Phillips Senior Apartments. During that meeting, Tyes allegedly stated she would "put a bullet in the head" of Alderman Devotee (14th Ward). The committee heard testimony from the resolution's sponsor, President Green, the affected alderman, and public testimony. After discussion, the committee voted unanimously to pass the resolution with a "due pass" recommendation to the full board. Public Comments & Testimony - Precious Jones (Chairwoman of Mamas Against Homicides, resident of 12th Ward): Expressed strong support for accountability, stating that "a bullet is not an analogy" and that Tyes' remarks were harmful to survivors of gun violence. She called on Tyes to apologize and criticized the belittling of a colleague's past employment. She stressed that elected officials must model the behavior expected of youth. Discussion Items - Resolution 125 Committee Substitute: President Green explained the resolution was filed to compel Tyes to apologize for her remarks, and failing that, to enter a formal reprimand by the board. She noted that removing from committees was not applicable since Tyes has not attended committee meetings. - Alderman Devotee (14th Ward) described the background: long-standing issues at Homer G. Phillips senior apartments where Tyes made the remarks. He stated that Tyes expressed disdain for his introduction of a bill to transfer the lease, and during an hour-long video-recorded meeting, she launched personal attacks including stating he "does not belong at the Board of Aldermen" and that she would "put a bullet in my head." He argued such language cannot be tolerated, especially given the board's unanimous passage of a gun violence awareness resolution. He urged support for the resolution and asked to be added as a co-sponsor. - Alderman Devotee (committee member): Commented that accountability must be applied across the board, as other members have been disrespectful. He asked President Green to ensure broader professionalism. President Green committed to working on board rules in the next session to improve discourse. - Alderman Clark Hubbard: Emphasized that words matter, and such speech would be grounds for termination in civil service. Supported the resolution. Key Outcomes - Vote on Resolution 125 Committee Substitute: Motion to pass with a "due pass" recommendation. The committee voted 5-0 in favor (Vice Chair Cohn, Alderman Boyd, Alderman Clark Hubbard, Alderman Aldrich, Alderman Devotee, President Green). Alderman Cohn was excused. - The resolution now proceeds to the full Board of Aldermen for consideration.

Date: September 30, 2026 The Public Infrastructure and Utilities Committee of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen met on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM UTC. Chair Browning presided, and Vice Chair Sweitzer took the gavel for Board Bill 85. Six members were present, constituting a quorum. The committee reviewed two board bills, heard public testimony, and discussed ongoing infrastructure issues. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the September 23rd, 2026, meeting were approved unanimously with a 6-0 vote. Public Comments & Testimony - Tommy O'Shaughnessy (Public Comment on BB85): Expressed frustration that the committee was prioritizing a land donation and street closure over urgently addressing the train horn issue affecting residents across multiple wards. He asked the committee to cut red tape and expedite train crossing repairs. Chair Browning stated the comment period was specific to Board Bill 85 but offered to discuss the matter privately after the meeting. - Written Testimony (BB64): A letter from President Levin of the Fox Park Neighborhood Association was read into the record by the bill's sponsor. The letter detailed years of safety issues on the 2600 block of Oregon Avenue, including illegal traffic, criminal activity, and dangerous driving conditions near a QuikTrip and Gravois Avenue, expressing strong support for the permanent street closure. Discussion Items Board Bill 85 (Donation of Land – St. Louis Water Division to MODOT) - Presenter: Patrick Patterson, Attorney, City Counselor's Office. - Topic: The bill authorizes a donation and quick claim deed of approximately 250 square feet of useable land (1,300 square feet total) from the city's water division to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) for sidewalk accessibility improvements on the northeast corner of Stacy Park in St. Louis County. - Discussion: Members generally supported the proposal. Chair Browning raised a concern about the City Charter (Article 27) regarding the sale or transfer of park land, questioning if a city-wide vote is required since the property is located in a park (Stacy Park, leased to Olivette) but owned by the city. Mr. Patterson stated he would verify the charter implications. - Outcome: The bill was held in committee pending a legal review of the charter requirements regarding the transfer of city-owned park land. No vote was taken. Board Bill 64 (Street Closure – Oregon Avenue) - Sponsor: Alderwoman Sarnier (10th Ward). - Topic: An ordinance to permanently close the 2600 block of Oregon Avenue at Pestalozzi Street to block illegal northbound cut-through traffic from Gravois Avenue and a nearby QuikTrip. - Discussion: The sponsor stated the closure would involve planters (painted by community artists) and signage, coordinated with the Streets Department. The Fire Department reviewed and had no concerns. Alderman Devotee raised concerns about the timing in relation to the Gravois Avenue plan and asked if SLMPD had been formally consulted; the sponsor confirmed she would follow up with the local police captain. Alderwoman Cox asked for clarification on the barrier's location; the sponsor explained it was recommended by the Streets Department. Chair Browning expressed strong support for the closure as a safety measure for neighborhood streets adjacent to the dangerous Gravois Avenue corridor. - Outcome: The bill was voted out of committee with a favorable recommendation by a vote of 6-0. Key Outcomes - Board Bill 85: Held in committee for further legal review of City Charter Article 27 regarding the transfer of park land. - Board Bill 64: Approved by the committee (6-0) and recommended to the full Board of Aldermen. - Future Agenda Item: Chair Browning announced that the Streets Department will be invited to the October 7, 2026, committee meeting to provide updates on the ongoing train horn issue, non-compliant crossings, and the city's website for public information. - Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned.

The Housing, Urban Development and Zoning (HUDZ) Committee met on September 30, 2026, at 5:00 AM UTC to consider Board Bill 81, a text amendment to the zoning code that would require smoke shops to obtain conditional use permits in all districts where they were previously permitted by right. The meeting included a presentation from the Planning and Urban Design Agency, testimony from the Building Division, and discussion among committee members. The bill passed unanimously out of committee with a due pass recommendation. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the hearing held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The motion was made by Alderman Aldridge and seconded by Alderwoman Sweitzer; all six present members voted aye. Discussion Items - Board Bill 81 – Smoke Shop Zoning Regulations: Alderman Oldenburg, the bill sponsor, introduced the legislation, explaining that smoke shops operating as general retail under 3,500 square feet currently receive permits by right, leading to issues such as loitering, illegal signage, vape/smoking products in public right-of-ways, sales to minors, and other nuisances that negatively impact adjacent residential areas. The bill would define "smoke shop" in the zoning code and make it a conditional use in the F, I, J, K, and L districts (effectively where previously permitted by right). Conditional use permits would allow the city to impose specific conditions and more efficiently revoke occupancy permits if violations occur. - Planning Department Presentation: James Pfister, Senior Planner with the Planning and Urban Design Agency, presented the rationale. He noted that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended the text amendment on September 9, 2026. The amendment mirrors prior special use districts (Bevo in 2020, Dutch Town in 2022) and aligns with the future comprehensive zoning update (ZOOP), which lists vape/tobacco shops as conditional in all mixed-use districts. Pfister emphasized that the definition excludes convenience stores, gas stations, and other uses that already have stricter permitting, and that a recommended list of conditions will be developed by the Zoning Administrator rather than codified, to allow flexibility. - Building Division Testimony: John McLaughlin, from the Building Division Special Project Unit, testified in strong support. He described the formation of a task force (including St. Louis Metropolitan Police, Attorney General’s office, DEA, Building Division, and License Collector’s Office) to address illegal activity at some smoke shops, including sales of synthetic marijuana products with THC levels well above the legal 0.3% threshold. He noted that conditional use permits would give communities a voice and provide a quicker enforcement mechanism (revocation of occupancy) if conditions are violated. - Committee Discussion: Committee members expressed unanimous support. Several members (Alderwoman Sweitzer, Alderman Browning, Alderman Aldrich, Vice Chair Sanya, Alderman Cohn) requested to be added as co-sponsors. Concerns were raised about businesses misrepresenting themselves to avoid a conditional use hearing; Vice Chair Sanya suggested using a percentage-of-sales threshold to define smoke shops, but Pfister noted enforcement challenges and that ancillary smoke shops already face stricter permitting. The discussion emphasized that the bill is not a ban but a regulatory tool to allow community input and tailored conditions. Key Outcomes - Vote on Board Bill 81: The committee voted unanimously (6 ayes) to pass Board Bill 81 out of committee with a due pass recommendation. The motion was made by Alderwoman Sweitzer and seconded by Vice Chair Sanya. All present members (Alderwoman Sweitzer, Vice Chair Sanya, Alderman Browning, Alderman Aldrich, Chair Clark Hubbard, and Alderman Cohn) voted in favor. The bill now proceeds to the full Board of Aldermen for consideration. - No other resolutions, committee discussions, or public comments were presented. - The meeting was adjourned after the vote.

The Board of Aldermen met on September 29, 2026, with 13 members present. The meeting included introductions of honored guests, approval of previous minutes, appointments to special boards, first and second readings of board bills, and extensive debate on a traffic‑calming ordinance and a resolution concerning a colleague’s language. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes from Friday, September 25, 2026. - Received appointments from Mayor Kara Spencer to the Baden Market Center Special Business District (Kimberly Jones, Teresa Myers, Chamber Keefe, Larry Johnson, Tiana Broadway) and to the Nuisance Property Review Board (Alonzo Shaw, Erin Brocole, Bernard Pollery, Ed Ware, Kelsey Lober, Vana Sean, Walter Brownley Bonner); both sets sent to the HUDS Committee. - First reading of Board Bills 86 and 87; referred to committees. - Second reading and committee reports: Board Bill 81 (zoning/smoke shops) reported with “due pass” from Housing Urban Development Zoning; Board Bill 64 (street closure on Oregon Avenue) from Public Infrastructure Utilities; Board Bill 76 (codifying Office of Sustainability) from Health and Human Development. - Special committee reports: Board Bill 69 committee substitute (speed humps in 7th ward), Board Bill 71 (speed humps in 5th ward), and Board Bill 51 committee substitute (airport revenue bonds up to $500 million) read and sent for engrossment. - Perfection consent calendar adopted for routine bills. Discussion Items - Board Bill 75 (Traffic Calming Process) – Sponsored by Alderman from the 9th, this bill would professionalize the traffic‑calming request process, allowing residents, neighborhood associations, aldermen, and police captains to initiate requests, with the Department of Transportation evaluating and recommending treatments. The Alderman from the 12th strongly opposed, citing a history of inequitable treatment by city bureaucrats, her own successful petition‑based speed‑hump program, and concerns that the new system would harm North St. Louis neighborhoods. An amendment introduced by the Alderwoman from the 7th added transparency requirements (public dashboard with dates, status, reasons for denial, estimated construction timelines, and an annual report). The amendment passed 11‑2 (Alderman Tyus and Alderwoman Boyd voting present). The bill as amended was perfected 12‑2 (Alderman Tyus and Alderwoman Bright present). - Board Bill 78 – Sponsored by Alderman Devotee (5th), concerning the St. Louis Works street improvement fund; placed on the informal calendar without debate. - Resolution 125 Committee Substitute (Public Apology and Censure) – Sponsored by President Green, the resolution called for a public apology and a formal reprimand (defined as a verbal reprimand without sanction) for Alderman Tyus (12th) after she told a community meeting that if a colleague were in her black caucus, “you would be the first person I’d put a bullet in your head.” The Alderman from the 5th argued such language is inflammatory and unacceptable. Alderman Tyus responded at length, contending the video was taken out of context, that the committee hearing was held without inviting her, and that the board lacks authority to censure under its rules and charter. Several other aldermen spoke both in support and opposition. After debate, the resolution was adopted 8‑3‑1 (Alderman Tyus voted no; Alderman Keys and Alderman Bright voted no; Alderman Cohn voted present). - Resolution 145 – Adopted unanimously, approving the Gardenside Subdivisions District Budget for the next fiscal year. - Courtesy Resolution Calendar – Adopted without discussion. Key Outcomes - Board Bill 75 perfected as amended; referred to Legislation and Rules Committee for engrossment. - Board Bill 78 placed on the informal calendar. - Resolution 125 Committee Substitute adopted (8 ayes, 3 noes, 1 present), publicly reprimanding Alderman Tyus for the “bullet” language and requesting an apology. - Resolution 145 adopted. - Appointments to special boards sent to HUDS Committee. - Next meeting scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the Board of Aldermen Chambers.

Date: September 28, 2026 Time: Convened at 9:24 AM (slight delay) Chair: Alderman Cohn Members Present: Alderman Oldenberg, Alderman Orion, Alderwoman Schweitzer, Alderwoman Cox and Twee, Chair Cohn (quorum of three present) The Transportation and Commerce Committee of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen met to approve prior meeting minutes and to consider Board Bill 51, which authorizes the issuance of up to $500 million in airport revenue bonds and amends the bond indenture. No public testimony was heard. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (July 24, 2026): Moved by Alderwoman from the 1st, seconded by Alderwoman from the 8th. Approved unanimously (3 ayes). Discussion Items - Board Bill 51 – Airport Revenue Bonds and Indenture Amendment: Presented by Mr. Garavaglia (Comptroller’s Office), with presentations from David Stenfil (Siebert Williams Shank, financial advisor) and Charles Salisbury (Salisbury & Associates, co-bond counsel). The bill authorizes up to $500 million in airport revenue bonds and the execution of the Third Amendment to the Restated Trust Indenture. Key elements included: - Project funding: Approximately $375 million for airfield ($91M), Terminal One & Two infrastructure ($240M), and parking/roads ($33–34M). Projects are part of the ongoing consolidated terminal plan (CTP) and the third airline approval process (85% to be financed after this issuance). - Indenture modernization: Three major changes—(1) replacing the Debt Service Stabilization Fund with a Rolling Coverage Account; (2) changing from an individual series-based Debt Service Reserve Fund to a Common Debt Service Reserve Fund, allowing flexibility to have no reserve fund; (3) clarifying technical amendments to increase flexibility (e.g., issuing variable rate debt, shorter structures). - Bond sizing and timing: Estimated $434 million (likely $450–460 million at pricing). Pricing scheduled for October 14–21, 2026, closing November 4, 2026. Proceeds will fund new projects ($300M), reimburse the PNC line of credit ($75M), fund capitalized interest and reserve fund. - Committee members asked questions about specific project details (energy efficiency, drainage, climate control) and indenture provisions. Mr. Salisbury explained that the new indenture is modeled on modern indentures (e.g., Atlanta) and that eliminating the reserve fund requirement is consistent with trends among large airports. Alderwoman Schweitzer expressed interest in efficiency and future-proofing; Alderwoman Cox and Twee sought clarification on the supplemental indenture for the 2026 bonds versus the amended and restated indenture for future bonds. Key Outcomes - Adoption of Committee Substitute: Moved by Alderwoman from the 8th, seconded by Alderwoman from the 1st. Approved unanimously (3 ayes). - Passage of Board Bill 51 (Committee Substitute): Moved by Alderwoman from the 8th, seconded by Alderwoman from the 1st. Passed with a due pass recommendation (3 ayes). - Next Steps: Comptroller's Office pledged to provide detailed project cost and efficiency reports to the committee. Pending bills regarding the airport director’s salary are with the Civil Service Commission, with a hearing expected after their October meeting.

This is a summary of the Legislation and Rules Committee meeting held on September 28, 2026. The committee approved minutes from the previous meeting, reviewed no board bills or resolutions, and engrossed two bills: Board Bill 34 (amended in committee) and Board Bill 13 (committee substitute as amended in committee). The meeting was attended by Chair Velasquez, Vice Chair Devotee, and Aldermen Cohn, Narayan, Keys, and Sonier. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (September 10, 2026): The minutes from the September 10, 2026 meeting were approved. The roll call showed two present and three ayes, sustaining the motion. Discussion Items - Engrossment of Board Bill 34 (amended in committee): The clerk verified that all dates, figures, cross-references, citations, past amendments, rejected amendments, section numbering, exhibits, and formatting were correct. The committee had no questions. A motion to engross passed with five ayes (Alderwoman Keys present but not voting? The roll call recorded five ayes from Cohn, Narayan, Sonier, Devotee, and Velasquez; Alderwoman Keys was called but her vote was not noted in the final tally). - Engrossment of Board Bill 13 (committee substitute as amended in committee): Similarly, the clerk confirmed all checks. No committee questions. A motion to engross passed on a previous roll call (no objections). Key Outcomes - Approved minutes from September 10, 2026. - Engrossed Board Bill 34 as amended in committee. (Vote: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 present but not recorded?) - Engrossed Board Bill 13 committee substitute as amended in committee. (Passed without objection.) - No written testimony or announcements. The meeting adjourned.