Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

Agenda Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee Meeting St. Louis Board of Aldermen Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 3:30 PM Kennedy Room President Megan Green Alderman Michael Brwoning, Chair Alderwoman Anne Schwitzer, Vice Chair Committee Members: Alderwoman Pamela Boyd Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard Alderman Matt Devoti Alderwoman Jami Cox-Antwi Order of Business I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes Approval of the minutes from the Wednesday, June 3, 2026, committee meeting. IV. Board Bills for Review (The committee will discuss the following and take public comment on the following) Item Number 1 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. V. Resolutions for Review None VI. Committee Discussions None VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony VIII. Announcements Page 1 of 20 IX. Excused Members X. Adjournment Page 2 of 20  Minutes Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee Regular Wednesday, June 3, 2026 3:30 PM Kennedy Room Minutes are preliminary and may change until finally approved I. Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:34 PM and directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll. II. Roll Call The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll, and the following members answered to their names: Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Cox Antwi, Mr. Browning. 4 members were present. A quorum was established. The following members joined the meeting while it was in progress, making a total of 5 members present: Ms. Boyd III. Approval of Minutes Minutes approval from the Wednesday, May 27, 2026, committee meeting. The Chair stated they would entertain a motion to approve the minutes of the Wednesday, May 27, 2026, committee meeting. Ms. Clark-Hubbard moved to approve the minutes of the Wednesday, May 27, 2026, committee meeting. Seconded by Ms. Cox Antwi. The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll on the motion to approve the minutes of the Wednesday, May 27, 2026, committee meeting. Page 3 of 20  The following voted Aye: Ms. Boyd, Ms. Clark Hubbard, Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Cox Antwi, and Mr. Browning. 5 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: The following abstained: The following were present but did not vote: A total of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 were cast. The motion passed IV. Board Bills for Review (The committee will discuss the following and take public comment on the following) Item Number 1 Board Bill Number 18 Introduced by Alderman Matt Devoti 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. The Chair recognized Mr. Devoti to speak on Board Bill Number 18. Mr. Devoti provided a brief overview of Board Bill number 18. After no further discussion, the Chair opened the discussion up to the members of the committee and stated he wanted to be added as a co-sponsor. The committee members shared comments. After no further discussion, the Chair stated that he would entertain a motion to pass Board Bill Number 18 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Ms. Boyd moved to pass Board Bill Number 18 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Page 4 of 20 Seconded by Ms. Schweitzer. Ms. Schweitzer requested previous roll. Hearing no objection to the request for previous roll, the Chair directed the stated that Board Bill Number 18 passed out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. The Clerk recorded the following votes from previous: The following voted Aye: Ms. Boyd, Ms. Clark Hubbard, Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Cox Antwi, and Mr. Browning. 5 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: The following abstained: The following were present but did not vote: A total of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 were cast. The motion passed Item Number 2 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. The Chair recognized Mr. Devoti to speak on Board Bill Number 23. Mr. Devoti provided a brief overview of Board Bill Number 23. After no further discussion, the Chair opened the discussion up to the members of the committee. The members of the committee had no questions. After no further discussion from the members of the committee, the Chair recognized Mr. Devoti to close. Page 5 of 20 Mr. Devoti thanked the committee and asked for favorable consideration to pass Board Bill Number 23 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. The Chair stated that he would entertain a motion to pass Board Bill Number 23 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Ms. Cox Antwi moved to pass Board Bill Number 23 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Seconded by Ms. Schweitzer. Ms. Schweitzer requested previous roll. Hearing no objection to the request for previous roll, the Chair directed the stated that Board Bill Number 23 passed out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. The Clerk recorded the following votes from previous: The following voted Aye: Ms. Boyd, Ms. Clark Hubbard, Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Cox Antwi, and Mr. Browning. 5 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: The following abstained: The following were present but did not vote: A total of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 were cast. The motion passed Item Number 3 Board Bill Number 25 Introduced by Alderman Browning, Shane Cohn 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 Page 6 of 20 Ordinance 71683 which are presently codified as Sections 23.16.020 and 3.04.220 of the Revised Code; all having as their subject water rates and charges; and containing an emergency provision. The Chair handed the meeting over to the Vice-Chair so he could speak on Board Bill Number 25. The Vice-Chair recognized Mr. Browning on Board Bill Number 25. Mr. Browning provided an overview of Board Bill Number 25 and stated Niraj Patel, Director of Public Works, Mr. John Coffman and Mr. Mike Gorman with the Consumer Council of Missouri will speak and provide answer questions pertaining to Board Bill Number 25. Mr. Patel presented on Board Bill Number 25. After Mr. Patel's presentation, the Vice-Chair recognized Mr. Gorman to further discussion Board Bill Number 25. Mr. Gorman provided a presentation and provide a detailed overview of Board Bill Number 25. After the presentations, The Vice-Chair opened the discussion up to the public. Public Comment: In Support In Opposition Not Determined None John Coffman None Cheryl Glass After no further comment from the public, the Chair opened the discussion up to the members of the committee. The committee members asked questions and shared comments. After no further questions from the committee, the Vice-Chair recognized Mr. Browning to close. Mr. Browning stated that he had 7 amendments to address the units of measurements. Page 7 of 20 The Vice Chair stated that she would entertain a motion to adopt Amendment Number 1 to Board Bill Number 25. Mr. Clark Hubbard moved to adopt Amendment Number 1 to Board Bill Number 25. Seconded by Ms. Boyd. Amendment No. 1 to Board Bill No. 25 Amendment Sponsor: Browning. To amend said Board Bill, Section 5, Page 5, as follows: Beginning on Page 5, strike out the words in the table: “Quantity Charge (Cubic feet per billing)” and insert in lieu thereof, to read in words and figures as follows: “Quantity Charge (per CCF per billing cycle)” After no further discussion, the Vice Chair asked all those in favor to signify by saying I. The motion carried. After no further discussion, the Vice Chair recognized Mr. Browning on Amendment Number 2 to Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. Mr. Browning provided a brief description of Amendment 2 to Board Bill Number 25. After no further discussion, Mr. Browning moved to adopt Amendment 2 to Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. Seconded by Ms. Clark Hubbard. Amendment No. 2 to Board Bill No. 25 Amendment Sponsor: Browning. To amend said Board Bill, Section 5, Pages 5 and 6, as follows: Beginning on Page 5, strike out the words in the first table column: “First 25,000, per CCF, Next 1,975,000, per CCF, Over 2,000,000, per CCF” and insert in lieu thereof, to read in words and figures as follows: “First 250 CCF, Next 19,750 CCF, Over 20,000 CCF” Mr. Devoti requested previous roll. The Clerk recorded the following votes from previous roll: The following voted Aye: Ms. Boyd, Ms. Clark Hubbard, Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Cox Antwi, and Mr. Browning. 5 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: The following abstained: Page 8 of 20 The following were present but did not vote: A total of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 were cast. The motion passed Hearing no objection to the request for previous roll, The Vice Chair recognized Mr. Browning on Amendment 3 to Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. Mr. Browning provided a brief overview of Amendment 3 to Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. After no further discussion, the Vice Chair stated that she would entertain a motion to adopt Amendment 3 to Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. Ms. Clark Hubbard moved to adopt Amendment Number 3 to Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. Seconded by Ms. Boyd. Amendment No. 3 to Board Bill No. 25 Amendment Sponsor: Browning. To amend said Board Bill, Section 6, Page 7, as follows: Beginning on Page 7, strike out the words in the table: “Quantity Charge (Cubic feet per billing)” and insert in lieu thereof, to read in words and figures as follows: “Quantity Charge (per CCF per billing cycle)” Mr. Devoti requested previous roll. The Clerk recorded the following votes from previous roll: The following voted Aye: Ms. Boyd, Ms. Clark Hubbard, Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Cox Antwi, and Mr. Browning. 5 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: The following abstained: The following were present but did not vote: A total of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 were cast. The motion passed Hearing no objection to the request for previous roll, The Vice Chair recognized Mr. Browning on Amendment 4 to Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. Mr. Browning provided a brief overview of Amendment 4 to Board Bill Page 9 of 20 Number 25 As Amended. After no further discussion, the Vice Chair stated that she would entertain a motion to adopt Amendment 4 to Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. Mr. Devoti moved to adopt Amendment Number 4 to Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. Seconded by Ms. Boyd. Amendment No. 4 to Board Bill No. 25 Amendment Sponsor: Browning. To amend said Board Bill, Section 7, Page 8, as follows: Beginning on Page 8, strike out the words in the table: “Quantity Charge (Cubic feet per billing)” and insert in lieu thereof, to read in words and figures as follows: “Quantity Charge (per CCF per billing cycle)” Ms. Clark Hubbard requested previous roll. The Clerk recorded the following votes from previous roll: The following voted Aye: Ms. Boyd, Ms. Clark Hubbard, Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Cox Antwi, and Mr. Browning. 5 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: The following abstained: The following were present but did not vote: A total of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 were cast. The motion passed Hearing no objection to the request for previous roll, The Vice Chair recognized Mr. Browning on Amendment 5 to Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. Mr. Browning provided a brief overview of Amendment 5 to Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. After no further discussion, the Vice Chair stated that she would entertain a motion to adopt Amendment 5 to Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. Mr. Devoti moved to adopt Amendment Number 5 to Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. Page 10 of 20 Seconded by Ms. Boyd. Amendment No. 5 to Board Bill No. 25 Amendment Sponsor: Browning. To amend said Board Bill, Section 7, Page 8, as follows: Beginning on Page 8, strike out the words in the first table column: “First 25,000, per CCF, Next 1,975,000, per CCF, Over 2,000,000, per CCF” and insert in lieu thereof, to read in words and figures as follows: “First 250 CCF, Next 19,750 CCF, Over 20,000 CCF” Mr. Devoti requested previous roll. The Clerk recorded the following votes from previous roll: The following voted Aye: Ms. Boyd, Ms. Clark Hubbard, Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Cox Antwi, and Mr. Browning. 5 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: The following abstained: The following were present but did not vote: A total of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 were cast. The motion passed Hearing no objection to the request for previous roll, The Vice Chair recognized Mr. Browning on Amendment 6 to Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. Mr. Browning provided a brief overview of Amendment 6 to Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. After no further discussion, the Vice Chair stated that she would entertain a motion to adopt Amendment 6 to Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. Mr. Devoti moved to adopt Amendment 6 to Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. Seconded by Ms. Cox Antwi. Amendment No. 6 to Board Bill No. 25 Amendment Sponsor: Browning. To amend said Board Bill, Section 8, Page 10, as follows: Page 11 of 20 Beginning on Page 10, strike out the words in the table: “Quantity Charge (Cubic feet per billing)” and insert in lieu thereof, to read in words and figures as follows: “Quantity Charge (per CCF per billing cycle)” Mr. Devoti requested previous roll. The Clerk recorded the following votes from previous roll: The following voted Aye: Ms. Boyd, Ms. Clark Hubbard, Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Cox Antwi, and Mr. Browning. 5 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: The following abstained: The following were present but did not vote: A total of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 were cast. The motion passed Hearing no objection to the request for previous roll, The Vice Chair recognized Mr. Browning on Amendment 7 to Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. Mr. Browning provided a brief overview of Amendment 7 to Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. After no further discussion, the Vice Chair stated that she would entertain a motion to adopt Amendment 7 to Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. Mr. Devoti moved to adopt Amendment Number 7 to Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. Seconded by Ms. Boyd Amendment No. 7 to Board Bill No. 25 Amendment Sponsor: Browning. To amend said Board Bill, Section 8, Page 10, as follows: Beginning on Page 10, strike out the words in the first table column: “First 25,000, per CCF, Next 1,975,000, per CCF, Over 2,000,000, per CCF” and insert in lieu thereof, to read in words and figures as follows: “First 250 CCF, Next 19,750 CCF, Over 20,000 CCF” Mr. Devoti requested previous roll. The Clerk recorded the following votes from previous roll: The following voted Aye: Page 12 of 20 Ms. Boyd, Ms. Clark Hubbard, Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Cox Antwi, and Mr. Browning. 5 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: The following abstained: The following were present but did not vote: A total of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 were cast. The motion passed After no further discussion, the Vice Chair stated that she would like to be added as a co-sponsor and recognized Mr. Browning to close. Mr. Browning thanked everyone and asked for favorable consideration on Board Bill Number 25 As Amended. After no further discussion, the Vice Chair stated that she would entertain a motion to pass Board Bill Number 25 As Amended out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Ms. Clark Hubbard moved to pass Board Bill Number 25 As Amended out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Seconded by Ms. Boyd. Mr. Devoti requested previous roll. The Clerk recorded the following votes from previous roll: The following voted Aye: Ms. Boyd, Ms. Clark Hubbard, Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Cox Antwi, and Mr. Browning. 5 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: The following abstained: The following were present but did not vote: A total of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 were cast. The motion passed All Members asked to be added as co-sponsors. Page 13 of 20 Item Number 4 Board Bill Number 28 Introduced by Alderman Matt Devoti 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. Hearing no objection to the request for previous roll, the Vice Chair turned the meeting back over to the Chair. The Chair recognized Mr. Devoti to speak on Board Bill number 28. Mr. Devoti provided a detailed overview and introduced Mr. Patel for any questions on Board Bill Number 28. After no further discussion, the Chair opened the discussion up to members of the public. In Support In Opposition Not Determined Elaine Laura John Coffman After no further comments from the members of the public, the Chair opened the discussion up to the committee members. The committee members asked questions and shared comments. After no further discussion, the Chair stated that he would entertain a motion on Board Bill Number 28. Ms. Schweitzer moved to pass Board Bill Number 28 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Seconded by Ms. Boyd. Ms. Cox Anwti requested previous roll. Hearing no objection to the request for previous roll, the Chair stated that Page 14 of 20  Board Bill Number 28 passes out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. The Clerk recorded the following votes from previous roll: The following voted Aye: Ms. Boyd, Ms. Clark Hubbard, Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Cox Antwi, and Mr. Browning. 5 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: The following abstained: The following were present but did not vote: A total of Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0 were cast. The motion passed Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Cox Antwi, Chair Browning asked to be added as co- sponsors. V. Resolutions for Review None VI. Committee Discussions None VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony There was a total of 16 written comments in the drive for review VIII. Announcements Ms. Boyd stated that the Water Division will be attending the 13th Ward Town Hall meeting on July 11, 2026 IX. Excused Members All members were present X. Adjournment Having no further business, the Chair stated he would entertain a motion to adjourn. Ms. Schweitzer made the motion to adjourn. Seconded Mr. Devoti. Previous roll requested by Ms. Schweitzer. Page 15 of 20 The Clerk recorded the following votes from previous roll. The following voted Aye: Ms. Boyd, Ms. Clark Hubbard, Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Cox Antwi, and Mr. Browning. 5 Aye votes were cast. The motion passed. The following voted No: The following abstained: The following were present but did not vote: A total of 5 Yes, 0 No, and 0 Abstained were cast. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 5:13 pm Page 16 of 20 Summary Board Bill Number 35 Introduced by Alderman Michael Browning May 29th, 2026 An ordinance directing the Director of Streets to install speed humps in the 9th ward. Page 17 of 20  BOARD BILL NUMBER 33 INTRODUCED BY ALDERMAN MICHAEL BROWNING 1 Pursuant to Ordinance Number 70333 as amended by Ordinance Number 71394, an 2 ordinance directing the Director of Streets to install speed humps to calm the flow of traffic on 3 the 4300 block of West Pine Boulevard. 4 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, AS FOLLOWS: 5 SECTION ONE. Pursuant to Ordinance Number 70333 as amended by Ordinance Number 6 71394 the Director of Streets is hereby directed to install speed humps to calm the flow of traffic 7 on various blocks in the 9th ward as follows: 8 1. Speed Humps shall be installed on the 4300 Block of West Pine Blvd 9 2. Speed Humps shall be installed on the 300-500 Block of N. Euclid Page 1 of 1 Board Bill Number 33 Browning May 29, 2026 Page 18 of 20 Board Bill Number 33 Map of the 4300 Block of West Pine Exhibit A Page 19 of 20 Board Bill Number 33 Map of the 300-500 Block of North Euclid Exhibit B Page 20 of 20