Board of Aldermen

Preliminary Minutes St. Louis Board of Aldermen Meeting Regular Meeting Friday, June 5, 2026 10:00am Board of Aldermen Chambers Minutes are preliminary and may change until finally approved by the Board 1. Call to Order Acting President Cohn called the meeting to order at 10:00am and directed the Clerk to call the roll. 2. Roll Call The Clerk called the roll and the following members answered to their names: Ms. Schweitzer, Mr. Oldenburg, Acting President Cohn, Mr. Narayan, Mr. Devoti, Ms. Velázquez, Ms. Sonnier, Ms. Cox Antwi, Mr. Browning, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Keys, Ms. Tyus, Ms. Boyd, Mr. Aldridge, and President Green. 13 members were present. A quorum was established. 3. Opening Reflection or Prayer None. 4. Announcement of Any Special Order of the Day Acting President Cohn invited Mr. Devoti and his honored guest, Raymond B. Flojo, who has retired from the City Counselor’s office to the dais to present Resolution Number 37 Acting President Cohn asked that Resolution Number 37 be read aloud. The Clerk read Resolution Number 37 in its entirety. Ms. Clark-Hubbard moved to place Resolution Numbers 37 Enbanc. Seconded by Ms. Velázquez Acting President Cohn called for the vote on the motion to place Resolution Numbers 37 Enbanc. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Acting President Cohn paused the meeting so that members could take a photo. Acting President Cohn resumed the meeting after the photo. Page 1 of 17  Acting President Cohn invited Ms. Cox Antwi and her honored guests, Representatives of the Legal Services of Eastern Missouri the dais to present Resolution Number 38 Acting President Cohn asked that Resolution Number 38 be read aloud. The Clerk read Resolution Number 38 in its entirety. Acting President Cohn paused the meeting so that members could take a photo. Acting President Cohn resumed the meeting after the photo. Adoption of the Courtesy Resolutions Calendar Acting President Cohn recognized Ms. Clark-Hubbard on the motion to adopt to Courtesy Resolutions Calendar. Seconded by Mr. Aldridge Acting President Cohn called for the vote on the motion to adopt the Courtesy Resolutions Calendar. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 5. Introduction of Honored Guests None. 6. Approval of Minutes Acting President Cohn recognized Ms. Clark-Hubbard on the motion for the approval of the minutes of the Friday, May 29, 2026 Full Board meeting. Ms. Clark-Hubbard moved to approve the minutes of the Friday, May 29, 2026 Full Board meeting. Seconded by Ms. Schweitzer. Acting President Cohn called for the vote on the motion to approve the minutes of the Friday, May 29, 2026 Full Board meeting. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 7. Report of City Officials Acting President Cohn directed the Clerk to the Report of City Officials. The Clerk read the following: announced the report of the City officials could be found in sections A, B, C an D of the Google Drive. a) Report of the Clerk of the Board of Aldermen The following Board Bills from the 2026-2027 Legislative Session was Third Read and Finally passed by the Board, signed by the President, and delivered to the Mayor for their signature pursuant to law. Board Bill Number 2 Page 2 of 17  Introduced by Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer Cosponsors: Alderwoman Jami Cox Antwi/Alderman Michael Browning/Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard An ordinance recommended by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment authorizing the city of St. Louis Water Division to accept Community Water Fluoridation Equipment Repair and Replacement funding; appropriating said funds; authorizing the expenditure of such funds, to the extent received; authorizing contracts and other documents to expend such funds, to the extent received; and containing an Emergency Clause. Delivered: Friday, May. 29, 2026 Board Bill Number 11 Introduced by Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard The bill directs the Director of Streets to install speed humps pursuant to Ordinance Number 70333 as amended by Ordinance Number 71394 to calm the flow of traffic on the 5100 block of Vernon Ave. Delivered: Friday, May. 29, 2026 b.) Office of the Mayor None. c.) Office of the President None. d.) Office of the President None 8. Petitions and Communications None. 9. Board Bills for Perfection, Informal Calendar None. 10. Board Bills for Third Reading, Informal Calendar None. 11. Resolutions, Informal Calendar None. 12. First Reading of Board Bills Acting President Cohn recognized Mr. Aldridge on the motion to suspend the rules for the purpose of introducing Board Bill Numbers 36 and 37 to the First Reading of Board Bills Calendar. Mr. Aldridge moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of introducing Board Bill Numbers 36 and 37 to the First Reading of Board Bills Calendar. Seconded by Ms. Clark-Hubbard. Acting President Cohn called for the vote to suspend the rules in order to introduce Board Bill Numbers 36 and 37 to the First Reading of Board Bills Calendar. The Clerk called the roll, and the following votes were recorded. Page 3 of 17  The following voted Aye: Ms. Schweitzer, Acting President Cohn, Mr. Narayan, Ms. Cox Antwi, Mr. Browning, Ms. Clark- Hubbard, Ms. Keys, Ms. Tyus, Ms. Boyd, Mr. Aldridge and President Green. A total of 11 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: Mr. Devoti The following voted Present: Ms. Velázquez The following Abstained: None. The following were present but did not vote: None. A total of 13 votes were cast. The motion carried. Acting President Cohn directed the Clerk to add Board Bills Numbers 36 and 37 at the end of the First Reading of Board Bills Calendar. The Clerk acknowledged. Board Bill Number 33 Introduced by Alderman Michael Browning Pursuant to Ordinance Number 70333 as amended by Ordinance Number 71394, an ordinance directing the Director of Streets to install speed humps to calm the flow of traffic on the 4300 block of West Pine Boulevard. Board Bill Number 34 Introduced by Alderwoman Daniela Velázquez Pursuant to Ordinance Number 70333 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 sixth ward. Board Bill Number 35 Introduced by Alderwoman Laura Keys The bill directs the Director of Streets to install speed humps pursuant to Ordinance Number 70333 as amended by Ordinance Number 71394 to calm the flow of traffic to calm the flow of traffic on the 4400 block of Dryden Avenue. Board Bill Number 36 Introduced by Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An ordinance submitting to the qualified voters of the City of St. Louis a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City of St. Louis amending Article VIII, Section 1 to provide for the City Counselor to be nominated by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Aldermen by a majority vote and providing for a process of removal of the City Counselor either by Mayoral action or by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Aldermen; and providing for an election to be held for voting on the proposed amendment and for the Page 4 of 17  manner of voting; and providing for publication, certification, deposit, and recording of this ordinance; and containing an emergency clause. Board Bill Number 37 Introduced by Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An Ordinance pertaining to compensation for employees of the Board of Aldermen and authorizing a one- time supplemental payment. The provisions of this ordinance shall be effective upon approval by the Mayor. 13. Reference to Committee of Board Bills Acting President Cohn directed the Clerk to the Reference to Committee of Board Bills. The Clerk read the following: Budget and Public Employees None. Health and Human Development None. Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee None. Legislation and Rules Board Bill Number 36 Personnel and Administration Board Bill Number 37 Public Infrastructure and Utilities Committee Board Bill Numbers 33, 34, and 35. Public Safety Committee None. Transportation and Commerce Committee None. Special Committee on Reducing Red Tap None. 14. Second Reading and Report of Standing Committees The following Bill was Reported out of the Housing, Urban Development, and Zoning Committee with a Do Pass Recommendation: Board Bill Number 29 Introduced by Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard Cosponsors: Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier/Alderman Shane Cohn/Alderman Page 5 of 17  Rasheen Aldridge/Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer An ordinance recommended by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment authorizing the City of St. Louis Office of the Mayor’s Office of Recovery to accept Disaster Relief funding from the Missouri Department of Public Safety and the Missouri housing Development Commission; appropriating said funds; authorizing the expenditure of such funds; authorizing the expenditure of such funds, to the extent received; authorized contracts and other documents to expend such funds, to the extent received; and containing an Emergency Clause. The following Bills Reported out of the Budget and Public Employees Committee with a Do Pass Recommendation: Board Bill Number 10 Introduced by Alderwoman Shameem Clark Hubbard Cosponsor: Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An ordinance relating to the appointment of and salaries of certain Employees in the Sheriff’s Office pursuant to Section 57.530, Revised Statutes of Missouri, by repealing Ordinance Number 71968; allocating certain other employees to a grade with rate; and including emergency clause. The provisions of the sections contained in this ordinance shall be effective with the start of the first pay period following approval by the Mayor. Board Bill Number 15 Introduced by Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An ordinance relating to the appointment of and salaries of certain employees of the St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners (the “Election Board”) pursuant to §§ 115.045 and 115.049, Revised Statutes of Missouri (“RSMo.”), by repealing Ordinance Number 71887; allocating certain other employees to a grade with rate; and including an emergency clause. The provisions of the sections contained in this ordinance shall be effective with the start of the first pay period after approval by the Mayor. Board Bill 16 Introduced by Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An Ordinance to regulate employer and employee working relationships between the City of St. Louis and all employees under the Medical Examiner’s Office, including a compensation plan, terms and conditions of employment, benefits, leaves of absence, and authorization for a Deferred Compensation Plan; repealing Ordinance Number 71970; allocating certain other employees to a grade with rate; and including an emergency clause. The provisions of the sections contained in this ordinance shall be effective with the start of the first pay period in which this ordinance is approved by the Mayor. Board Bill Number 26AAICC Introduced by Alderman Rasheen Aldridge The Board Bill repeals Ordinance Number 71965 relating to the position, classifications and salaries of the Treasurer’s Office employees and enacting in lieu thereof a new ordinance dealing with the same subject matter and containing an emergency clause. The provisions of the sections contained in this ordinance shall be effective with the start of the first pay period following approval of the Mayor. Board Bill Number 31 Introduced by Shameem Clark Hubbard Cosponsor: Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An ordinance making appropriation for payment of the operating expenses, capital expenses, including lease purchase agreements and debt service expenses of the Parking Division of the Treasurer’s Office for fiscal year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the sum of Twenty-One Million, Thirty-Seven Page 6 of 17  Thousand, Nine Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars ($21,037,966) including One Million, Four Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand, Seven Hundred Sixty-Eight Dollars ($1,475,768) for Capital Improvements; containing an emergency clause. The following Bills Reported out of the Public Infrastructure Committee with a Do Pass Recommendation: Board Bill Number 18 Introduced by Alderman Matt Devoti Cosponsor: Alderman Michael Browning An ordinance authorizing the honorary street name Sister Felicetta Cola Avenue pursuant to Ordinance Number 68604, which shall begin at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Macklind Avenue and run East on Wilson Avenue to the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Edwards Street. Board Bill Number 23 Introduced by Alderman Matt Devoti Pursuant to Ordinance Number 70333 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 5th ward. Board Bill Number 25AAIC Introduced by Alderman Michael Browning Cosponsors: Alderman Shane Cohn/Alderwoman Pamela Boyd/Alderwoman Jami Cox Antwi/Alderman Matt Devoti/Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer/Alderwoman Shameem Clark- Hubbard An ordinance pertaining to water rates; finding, determining and declaring that an increase in certain water rates is necessary for certain purposes, defining certain terms; repealing and replacing parts of Ordinance 71683 which are presently codified as Sections 23.06.130, 23.16.025, 23.16.040, 23.18.015, 23.18.070, 23.20.015, 23.20.020, 23.20.030, and 23.20.040 of the Revised Code of The City of St. Louis (“Revised Code”) and amending parts of Ordinance 71683 which are presently codified as Sections 23.16.020 and 23.04.220 of the Revised Code; all having as their subject water rates and charges; and containing an emergency provision Board Bill Number 28 Introduced by Alderman Matt Devoti Cosponsors: Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer/Alderwoman Jami Cox Antwi/Alderman Michael Browning An ordinance requiring the installation of water meters on certain service connections in the City of St. Louis, providing mechanisms for enforcement including providing authority to deny or withhold service for noncompliance, and delegating authority to the Water Division to administer, implement, and set technical standards for meter installation. The requirement applies prospectively to new service connections and mandates the installation of meters only on certain existing service connections. The ordinance also includes a severability clause. President Cohn recognized Ms. Clark-Hubbard on the motion to suspend the rules for the purpose of adding Board Bill Number 29 to the Regular Perfection Calendar. Ms. Clark- Hubbard made the motion to suspend the rules to move Board Bill Number 29 to the Regular Perfection Calendar. Page 7 of 17  Seconded by Ms. Velázquez. The following voted Aye: Ms. Schweitzer, Acting President Cohn, Mr. Narayan, Mr. Devoti Ms. Velázquez, Ms. Cox Antwi, Mr. Browning, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Keys, Ms. Boyd, Mr. Aldridge, and President Green. A total of 12 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: None The following voted Present: None The following Abstained: None. The following were present but did not vote: 1 Ms. Tyus. A total of 12 votes were cast. The motion carried. Acting President Cohn directed the Clerk to add Board Bill Number 29 to the Regular Perfection Calendar. 15. Report of Special Committees None. 16. Board Bills for Perfection – Consent Calendar Vice President Cohn directed the Clerk to read the Board Bills for Perfection Consent Calendar. The Clerk read the following: Board Bill Number 21 Introduced by Alderwoman Jami Cox Antwi This Board Bill amends Ordinance 66935 and authorizes the execution of a Second Amendment Lease Agreement between The City of St. Louis, Missouri (the “City”) and Material Sales Company(“Lessee”) for certain land and mooring between the MacArthur Bridge and the Poplar Street Bridge under certain terms and conditions for a period of (5) years, at a rate of $17,812.72 for the first year and increasing by three (3) percent each year thereafter. Board Bill Number 19 Introduced by Alderwoman Jami Cox Antwi Cosponsors: Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier/Alderwoman Shameem Clark Hubbard An ordinance amending Ordinance 70767 to extend the sunset date of the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program for the City of St. Louis to December 31, 2026. Vice president Cohn recognized Ms. Clark-Hubbard on the motion to adopt the Board Bill for Perfection Consent Calendar Page 8 of 17  Ms. Clark-Hubbard made a motion to adopt the Board Bills for Perfection Consent Calendar. Seconded by Ms. Schweizer. Acting President Cohn recognized Mr. Aldridge. Mr. Aldridge asked to be added as a cosponsor to Board Bill Number 19. Acting President Cohn directed the Clerk to add Mr. Aldridge as a cosponsor to Board Bill Number 19. The Clerk acknowledged. Acting President Cohn called for the vote to adopt the Perfection Consent Calendar. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 17. Board Bills for Perfection Calendar Vice President Cohn directed the Clerk to the Board Bills for Perfection Calendar. The Clerk read the following: Board Bill Number 29 Introduced by Clark-Hubbard/Sonnier/Cohn/Schweitzer/Browning An ordinance recommended by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment authorizing the City of St. Louis Office of the Mayor’s Office of Recovery to accept Disaster Relief funding from the Missouri Department of Public Safety and the Missouri housing Development Commission; appropriating said funds; authorizing the expenditure of such funds; authorizing the expenditure of such funds, to the extent received; authorized contracts and other documents to expend such funds, to the extent received; and containing an Emergency Clause. Vice President Cohn recognized Ms. Clark-Hubbard on the motion to perfect Board Bill Number 29. Ms. Clark-Hubbard moved to perfect Board Bill Number 29. Seconded by Mr. Aldridge Ms. Cox-Antwi and Ms. Velázquez both requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Vice President Cohn called for the roll on the motion to Perfect Board Bill Number 29. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 18. Report of Engrossment Vice President Cohn directed the Clerk to the Report of Engrossment. The Clerk read the following: Board Bill Number 12 Introduced by Alderman Rasheen Aldridge Page 9 of 17  Cosponsors: President Megan Green/Alderman Michael Browning/Alderman Matt Devoti/Alderwoman Daniela Velázquez/Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier. An ordinance to regulate employer and employee working relationships between the City of St. Louis and all employees under the Classified Service, including a compensation plan, terms and conditions of employment, benefits, leaves of absence, and authorization for a Deferred Compensation Plan; repealing Ordinance 71963; allocating certain other employees to a grade with rate; and including an emergency clause. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after June 14, 2026 and shall remain in effect until amended or repealed by the Board of Aldermen. 19. Third Reading and Final Passage of Board Bills – Consent None 20. Third Reading and Final Passage of Board Bills Vice President Cohn directed the Clerk to the Third Reading and Final Passage of Board Bills. The Clerk read the following: Board Bill Number 12 Introduced by Alderman Rasheen Aldridge Cosponsors: President Megan Green/Alderman Michael Browning/Alderman Matt Devoti/Alderwoman Daniela Velázquez/Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier. An ordinance to regulate employer and employee working relationships between the City of St. Louis and all employees under the Classified Service, including a compensation plan, terms and conditions of employment, benefits, leaves of absence, and authorization for a Deferred Compensation Plan; repealing Ordinance 71963; allocating certain other employees to a grade with rate; and including an emergency clause. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after June 14, 2026 and shall remain in effect until amended or repealed by the Board of Aldermen. Vice President Cohn recognized Mr. Aldridge on the motion to Third Read and Finally Pass Board Bill Number 12. Mr. Aldridge moved to Third Read and Finally Pass Board Bill Number 12. Seconded by Ms. Clark-Hubbard The following voted Aye: Ms. Schweitzer, Acting President Cohn, Mr. Narayan, Mr. Devoti Ms. Velázquez, Ms. Cox Antwi, Mr. Browning, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Keys, Ms. Tyus, Ms. Boyd, Mr. Aldridge, and President Green. A total of 13 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: None The following voted Present: None The following Abstained: None. Page 10 of 17  The following were present but did not vote: None. A total of 13 votes were cast. The motion carried. 21. Report of Finally Passed Board Bills and Signage by the President Vice President Cohn directed the Clerk to the Report of Finally Passed Board Bills and Signage by the President Calendar. The Clerk Read the following: Report of Finally Passed Board Bills Board Bill Number 12 Introduced by Alderman Rasheen Aldridge Cosponsors: President Megan Green/Alderman Michael Browning/Alderman Matt Devoti/Alderwoman Daniela Velázquez/Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier. An ordinance to regulate employer and employee working relationships between the City of St. Louis and all employees under the Classified Service, including a compensation plan, terms and conditions of employment, benefits, leaves of absence, and authorization for a Deferred Compensation Plan; repealing Ordinance 71963; allocating certain other employees to a grade with rate; and including an emergency clause. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after June 14, 2026 and shall remain in effect until amended or repealed by the Board of Aldermen. President Signs Board Bills In open Session and without objections, Vice President Cohn signed all Third Read and Finally Passed Board Bills to the end that they might become law. 22. First Reading of Resolutions and Reference to Committees Vice President Cohn directed the Clerk to the First Reading of Resolutions and Reference to Committees Calendar. The Clerk Read the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 34 TO APPROVE THE 2026 GARDENSIDE SUBDIVISION SPECIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT BUDGET WHEREAS, Gardenside Subdivision Special Business District, established by Ordinance Number 65508, approved May 23, 2002, and subsequently renewed by Ordinance Number 67181, approved August 1, 2006, by Ordinance Number 69099, approved March 6, 2012, and by Ordinance Number 71699, approved July 12, 2023, is required by Section 7 of Ordinance Number 71699 to file with the Board of Aldermen its annual budget for the funds collected by the Collector of Revenue; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of said District met on October 16, 2025 to consider the budgetary requirements of the Special Business District, and after publishing notice as required by Section 7 of Ordinance Number 71699 approved a budget for 2026; and WHEREAS, on October 24, 2025, the Board of Aldermen approved Resolution 132, approving the 2026 Budget for the Gardenside Subdivision Special Business District; and Page 11 of 17 WHEREAS, thereafter, it was discovered that, due to a scrivener’s error, the budget submitted to the Board of Aldermen contained incorrect budgetary figures; and WHEREAS, said Board of Commissioners respectfully requests that the Board of Aldermen approve the amended budget attached hereto as Exhibit A for the year beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026 for consideration and approval by this Honorable Board of Aldermen. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by this Honorable Board of Aldermen that the 2026 amended budget for the Gardenside Subdivision Special Business District, as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference, is hereby approved. Introduced on this 5th day of June, 2026 by: The Honorable Matthew Devoti, Alderman 5th Ward Vice President Cohn recognized Mr. Devoti to adopt Resolution Number 34. Mr. Devoti requested unanimous consent. Hearing no objection, Vice Chair Cohn recognized Mr. Devoti on the motion to adopt Resolution Number 34. Mr. Devoti made the motion to adopt Resolution Number 34. Seconded by Ms. Schweitzer. Vice President directed the Clerk to call the roll. The following voted Aye: Ms. Schweitzer, Acting President Cohn, Mr. Narayan, Mr. Devoti Ms. Velázquez, Ms. Cox Antwi, Mr. Browning, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Keys, Ms. Boyd, Mr. Aldridge, and President Green. A total of 12 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: None The following voted Present: None. The following Abstained: None. The following were present but did not vote: 1 Ms. Tyus. A total of 12 votes were cast. The motion carried. 23. Second Reading of Resolutions, Committee Reports and Adoptions Vice President Cohn Directed the Clerk to the Second Reading of Resolutions, Committee Reports and Adoptions Calendar. The Clerk read the following: Page 12 of 17  RESOLUTION NUMBER 33 AS AMENDED IN COMMITTEE RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PORT AUTHORITY PROVIDE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR A PROJECT AT 611 MARCEAU AVENUE WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance Nos. 56707 and 56939 and in accordance with Chapter 68 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, as amended (the “Port Authority Act”), The City of St. Louis, Missouri created the City of St. Louis Port Authority (the “Port Authority”); and WHEREAS, as stated in the Port Authority Act, the Port Authority’s purpose is “to promote the general welfare, to promote development within the port district, to encourage private capital investment by fostering the creation of industrial facilities and industrial parks within the port district and to endeavor to increase the volume of commerce, and to promote the establishment of a foreign trade zone within the port districts;” and WHEREAS, Winland Foods, Inc. (the “Company”) desires to expand its production lines at its pasta making facility located at 611 Marceau Avenue, which is within the Port Authority’s port district boundaries, by acquiring and installing approximately $35,000,000 of new equipment (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, completion of the Project will lead to the creation of approximately 25 jobs with average wages between $48,460 and $70,720 and the retention of 90 existing jobs; and WHEREAS, by participating in an industrial revenue bond transaction, whereby personal property is acquired by the Port Authority and leased to the Company, the Port Authority is able to facilitate personal property tax abatement for the Project; and WHEREAS, the Project is an Abated Project and Public Project and subject to the requirements of Ordinances Nos. 71094 & 71962, and the Port Authority should ensure in applicable documents that the lease and tax abatement are conditioned upon the Company and/or any developer being in compliance with these Ordinances, including workforce utilization and participation goals and that employees of contractors and subcontractors engaged in construction on site are paid prevailing wages; and WHEREAS, completion of the Project will improve the general welfare of the City by retaining jobs and earnings and payroll tax revenues within the City and fostering private capital investment within the Port Authority’s port district boundaries. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis that the Board of Aldermen hereby recommends that the Port Authority participate in an industrial revenue bond transaction with the Company to provide 10 years of 80% personal property tax abatement for the Project. Introduced this 29th day of May, 2026 by: The Honorable Anne Schweitzer, Alderwoman 1st Ward Cosponsors: The Honorable Shane Cohn, Alderman 3rd Ward The Honorable Michael Browning, Alderman 9th Ward The Honorable Laura Keys, Alderwoman 11th Ward Vice President Cohn recognized Ms. Schweitzer on a motion to adopt Resolution Number 33 as Amended. Page 13 of 17  Ms. Schweitzer moved to adopt Resolution Number 33 As Amended in Committee. Seconded by Mr. Aldridge. Ms. Schweitzer spoke on the resolution. Vice Chair directed the Clerk to call the roll. The following voted Aye: Ms. Schweitzer, Acting President Cohn, Mr. Narayan, Mr. Devoti Ms. Velázquez, Ms. Cox Antwi, Mr. Browning, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Keys, Ms. Boyd, Mr. Aldridge and President Green. A total of 12 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: None The following voted Present: None. The following Abstained: None. The following were present but did not vote: 1 Ms. Tyus. 24. Courtesy Resolutions Acting President Cohn directed the Clerk to the Courtesy Resolutions Calendar. The Clerk read the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 36 HONORING DR. JEROME KATZ WHEREAS, Dr. Jerome Katz has devoted nearly four decades of distinguished service to Saint Louis University, helping build one of the nation’s most respected and enduring entrepreneurship programs; and WHEREAS, through his leadership, teaching, mentorship, and scholarship, Dr. Katz has helped shape generations of entrepreneurs, business leaders, educators, and innovators whose impact has extended throughout Missouri, across the United States, and around the world; and WHEREAS, Saint Louis University’s entrepreneurship programs have remained nationally ranked for more than thirty years and are recognized as among the oldest and most respected university entrepreneurship programs in the country; and WHEREAS, Dr. Katz is widely regarded as one of the pioneers and global thought leaders in modern entrepreneurship education, helping transform entrepreneurship from a niche academic discipline into a respected field of study embraced by universities worldwide; and Page 14 of 17 WHEREAS, Dr. Katz is the author of Entrepreneurial Small Business, one of the world’s leading entrepreneurship textbooks, used by universities and students across the globe to educate future entrepreneurs and innovators; and WHEREAS, Dr. Katz founded the Billiken Angel Network, an innovative university-based angel investment network that helped connect investors, entrepreneurs, students, and mentors while supporting startup companies throughout the St. Louis region and beyond; and WHEREAS, under Dr. Katz’s leadership, the Billiken Angel Network became one of the Midwest’s most active angel investment organizations, helping launch and support companies that strengthened the regional economy while also playing a meaningful role in shaping the modern St. Louis startup ecosystem and entrepreneurial culture; and WHEREAS, Dr. Katz has consistently championed experiential learning, mentorship, ethical leadership, and the belief that entrepreneurship can serve as a force for opportunity, innovation, and economic growth; and WHEREAS, beyond his extraordinary professional accomplishments, Dr. Katz has earned the admiration and affection of colleagues, students, founders, and friends through his generosity, humor, storytelling, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to helping others succeed; and WHEREAS, Dr. Katz’s influence extends far beyond the classroom, leaving a lasting imprint on the entrepreneurial identity, innovation economy, and startup culture of the St. Louis region through decades of mentorship, investment, leadership, and community building; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis is proud to recognize individuals whose leadership and service have created lasting impact upon education, entrepreneurship, innovation, and community development; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis hereby honors and celebrates Dr. Jerome Katz upon his retirement from Saint Louis University and extends sincere gratitude for his extraordinary contributions to entrepreneurship education, the St. Louis innovation community, and the countless lives he has positively influenced throughout his remarkable career; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the members of the Board of Aldermen join Dr. Katz’s family, friends, colleagues, students, former students, and the broader entrepreneurial community in wishing him happiness, health, continued adventure, and well-earned success in his retirement and future endeavors. Introduced this 5th Day of June 2026 by: The Honorable Rasheen Aldridge, Alderman of the 14th Ward RESOLUTION NUMBER 37 HONORING MR. RAYMOND B. FLOJO WHEREAS, Raymond B. Flojo is resigning from the Office of the City Counselor after over 20 years of service; and WHEREAS, following his graduations from Truman State University in 1995 and Saint Louis University School of Law in 1998 and work in private practice, Mr. Flojo carried out his duties with the City Counselor’s Office with a professional demeanor and dedication that have gained his admiration and respect of his colleagues, peers and clients; Page 15 of 17 WHEREAS, Mr. Flojo served as a member of the City Counselor’s office since August 2005; and WHEREAS, Mr. Flojo provided multifaceted legal advice and representation to the Police Division and REJIS; and WHEREAS, Mr. Flojo represented numerous City agencies in various legal matters before the Civil Service Commission, Police Retirement System, other administrative agencies, state court, and federal court; and WHEREAS, Mr. Flojo’s legal advice protected the integrity and functionality of many City agencies and assisted City staff in carrying out their missions successfully and legally; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis wishes to convey its appreciation of Mr. Flojo for his many years of dedicated service to the City and its community and express its best wishes for future endeavors, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by this Honorable Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis that we pause in our deliberations to recognize and honor the work of Raymond B. Flojo and his contributions to legal matters for the 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 to be presented to Mr. Flojo by the Office of the City Counselor. Introduced this 5th Day of June 2026 by: The Honorable Matt Devoti, Alderman of the 5th Ward The Courtesy Resolution was adopted under the Announcement of Any Special Order of the Day. 25. Miscellaneous and Unfinished Business None. 26. Announcements Vice President Cohn directed the Clerk to Announcements. The Clerk read the following: Monday, June 8, 2026 None Tuesday, June 9, 2026 HUDZ – 11am – Kennedy Room Wednesday, June 10, 2026 None Thursday, June 11, 2026 Budget & Public Employees – 10am – Kennedy Room Personnel and Administration Committee-11am- Kennedy Room Friday, June 12, 2026 Full Board Meeting – 10am – Chambers Page 16 of 17  Vice President Cohn announced that Phillip Johnson has joined the staff as new Deputy Clerk. Mr. Narayan announced there will be Public Safety meeting Thursday June 11th at 2:00 PM to discuss the appointment of Dr. Mark Mullen to the Detention Facilities Oversight Board. 27. Excused Aldermen Vice President Cohn recognized Ms. Clark-Hubbard on the motion to excuse. Ms. Clark-Hubbard made a motion to excuse Mr. Oldenburg and Ms. Sonnier for necessary absence. Seconded by Ms. Cox Antwi The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 28. Adjournment Vice President Cohn recognized Ms. Clark-Hubbard on the adjournment motion. Ms. Clark-Hubbard moved to adjourn the meeting until Friday, June 12, 2026 at 10am in the Chambers. Seconded Ms. Schweitzer Vice President Cohn called for the vote on the motion to adjourn until Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10am in the Chambers. The motion was carried unanimously by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 11:11am. Submitted by: Sharita Rogers Clerk St. Louis Board of Aldermen Page 17 of 17