Public Safety Committee
Regular MeetingSt. Louis, MO · July 10, 2025
Minutes
Minutes
Public Safety Committee Meeting
Board of Aldermen
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 2:00 PM
Kennedy Room
Alderman Bret Narayan, Chair President Megan Green
Alderman Rasheen Aldridge, Vice Chair
Committee Members:
Alderman Thomas Oldenburg
Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard
Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier
Alderwoman Daniela Velazquez
Order of Business
I. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:20 p.m.
II. Roll Call
The following members were present: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Velazquez, Ms. Sonnier,
Mr. Aldridge, and Chair Narayan. 6 members were present. A quorum was established.
III. Approval of Minutes
Minutes of Thursday, May 29, 2025, committee meetings.
The Chair entertained a motion to approve the minutes of Thursday, May 29, 2025, committee meetings
committee meeting.
Ms. Clark-Hubbard moved to approve the Thursday, May 29, 2025, committee meeting minutes.
Seconded by Ms. Velazquez.
The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll.
The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded:
The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Velazquez, Ms. Sonnier,
Mr. Aldridge, and Chair Narayan. 6 Aye votes were cast.
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The following voted No:
None
The following voted Present:
None
The following Abstained:
None
The following were present but did not vote:
None
A total of 6 votes were cast. The motion carried.
IV. Board Bills for Review
(The committee will discuss the following and take public comment on the following)
Board Bill Number 33
Introduced by Alderman Matt Devoti
An ordinance, requested by the Sheriff of the City of St. Louis, identifying the powers delegated to the
Sheriff while proscribing from the Office those activities not specifically provided to the Sheriff by the
Missouri Constitution, by Missouri statute, by City of St. Louis ordinance, or as specifically authorized by
the Board of Aldermen.
The Chair recognized Mr. Devoti to introduce Board Bill Number 33 before the committee.
Mr. Devoti gave a brief description of Board Bill Number 33 and the purpose of the bill.
After no further discussion, Chair Narayan opened the discussion up to members of the committee for
questions and comments.
Members of the committee asked questions and made comments.
After hearing no further questions or comments from members of the committee the Chair opened the
discussion up to members of the public for public testimonies.
In Opposition of Board Bill Number 33
1. Brother Todd-El
After no further testimonies from members of the public the Chair turned the meeting over to Vice-Chair
Aldridge to Chair.
Vice-Chair Aldridge recognized Mr. Devoti to discuss and take up amendments to Board Bill Number 33.
Mr. Devoti put Amendment Number 1 before the committee and gave a brief description of the amendment.
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After no further discussion, Vice-Chair Aldridge entertained a motion to adopt Amendment Number 1 to
Board Bill Number 33 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation.
Ms. Clark-Hubbard moved to adopt Amendment Number 1 to Board Bill Number 33 out of committee with
a Do Pass Recommendation.
Seconded by Mr. Oldenburg.
Amendment No. 1 To Board Bill No. 33 Amendment sponsored by Alderman Devoti
To amend said Board Bill, Page 2, Line 18, to Page 2, Line 18, as follows:
Beginning on Page 2, Line 18, after the word(s) “conduct searches, investigate crimes, collect,”
strike out the following words and figures: “and secure.”
The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll.
The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded:
The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Velazquez, Ms. Sonnier, and
Mr. Aldridge, 5 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:
None
A total of 5 Aye votes were cast. The motion carried.
Vice-Chair Aldridge recognized Mr. Devoti to discuss and take up Amendment Number 2 to Board Bill
Number 33 as Amended.
Mr. Devoti put Amendment Number 2 before the committee and gave a brief description of the amendment.
After no further discussion, Vice-Chair Aldridge turned the meeting back over to Chair Narayan. Chair
Narayan entertained a motion to adopt Amendment Number 2 to Board Bill Number 33 as Amended out of
committee with a Do Pass Recommendation.
Mr. Narayan moved to adopt Amendment Number 2 to Board Bill Number 33 as Amended out of
committee with a Do Pass Recommendation.
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Seconded by Mr. Oldenburg.
Amendment Number 2 to Board Bill Number 33 Introduced by Alderman Matt Devoti
To amend said Board Bill, Page 2, Line 21, as follows:
Beginning on Page 2, Line 21, strike out the words:
“The Sheriff of the City of St. Louis shall not enter any contract for the provision of
services not specifically given the Sheriff by the Missouri Constitution, by Missouri
statute, or by City of St. Louis ordinance unless approved by a resolution of the Board of
Aldermen following a hearing on the resolution in the Public Safety Committee.”
And insert in lieu thereof, to read in words and figures as follows:
"When submitting requisitions or contracts related to necessary expenses incurred in the
conduct of the duties of the Sheriff's Office, the Sheriff's Office shall also provide the
Comptroller's Office with a written explanation of how the expense is a necessary
expense incurred in the conduct of the duties of the Sheriff's Office. In addition,
beginning the month immediately following the effective date of this Ordinance, the
Sheriff's Office shall provide by the end of each month to both the Budget and Public
Safety Committees of the Board of Aldermen, or their successor committees, a monthly
written report detailing the expenses incurred and contracts entered into by the Sheriff's
Office."
The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll.
The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded:
The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, and Chair Narayan. 3 Aye votes were cast.
The following voted No: Ms. Sonnier and Mr. Aldridge
Two
The following voted Present: Ms. Velazquez
One
The following Abstained:
None
The following were present but did not vote:
None
A total of 3 Aye votes, 2 No votes, and 1 Present vote were cast. The motion failed.
Chair Narayan recognized Mr. Aldridge to discuss and take up Amendment Number 3 to Board Bill Number
33 as Amended.
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Mr. Aldridge put Amendment Number 3 before the committee and gave a brief description of the
amendment.
After no further discussion, Chair Narayan entertained a motion to adopt Amendment Number 3 to Board
Bill Number 33 as Amended out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation.
Mr. Aldridge moved to adopt Amendment Number 3 to Board Bill Number 33 as Amended out of
committee with a Do Pass Recommendation.
Seconded by Ms. Sonnier.
Amendment No. 3 To Board Bill No. 33 Amendment Sponsor: Aldridge Jr.
To amend said Board Bill as follows:
Strike out: “, and the transport and protection of detainees in the custody of the Department of
Corrections to receive hospital, medical, and psychological treatment. ”
And insert the following words and figures: A period to end the sentence grammatically correct
and an “and” to make the list grammatically correct.
To be read as:
SECTION ONE. The Sheriff of the City of St. Louis shall possess and exercise all powers and
duties given the Sheriff by the Missouri Constitution, by Missouri statute, and by City of St.
Louis ordinance; such powers and duties include protection of the 22nd Judicial Circuit, Circuit
and Associate Circuit courts, service of summons and legal process, and issuance of conceal
carry permits.
The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll.
The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded:
The following voted Aye: Ms. Sonnier, and Mr. Aldridge. 2 Aye votes were cast.
The following voted No: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, and Mr. Narayan
Three
The following voted Present: Ms. Velazquez
One
The following Abstained:
None
The following were present but did not vote:
None
A total of 2 Aye votes, 3 No votes, and 1 Present vote were cast. The motion failed.
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Chair Narayan recognized Mr. Aldridge to discuss and take up Amendment Number 3 to Board Bill Number
33 as Amended.
Mr. Aldridge put Amendment Number 3 before the committee and gave a brief description of the
amendment.
After no further discussion, Chair Narayan entertained a motion to adopt Amendment Number 3 to Board
Bill Number 33 as Amended out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation.
Mr. Aldridge moved to adopt Amendment Number 3 to Board Bill Number 33 as Amended out of
committee with a Do Pass Recommendation.
Seconded by Ms. Velazquez.
Amendment No. 4 to Board Bill No. 33 by Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier
To amend said Board Bill on Page 2, Line 20, as follows:
Beginning on Page 2, Line 20, insert the following sentences at the end of Section Two:
“The sheriff and sworn deputies of the office of sheriff of the City of St. Louis shall not be
required to obtain training and licensure by the peace officer standards and training
commission under Chapter 590 of the Revised Missouri Statutes. The sheriff and any sworn
deputy who is trained and licensed as a peace officer shall not be considered a law
enforcement officer for any other purpose outside of Chapter 57, RSMo., or Chapter 84,
RSMo.”
The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll.
The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded:
The following voted Aye: Ms. Sonnier, and Mr. Aldridge 2 Aye votes were cast.
The following voted No: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, and Mr. Narayan
Three
The following voted Present: Ms. Velazquez
One
The following Abstained:
None
The following were present but did not vote:
None
A total of 2 Aye votes, 3 No votes, and 1 Present vote were cast. The motion failed.
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After no further discussion the Chair recognized Mr. Devoti to give his final closing on Board Bill Number
33 as Amended.
Mr. Devoti gave his final closing on Board Bill Number 33 as Amended and held Board Bill Number 33 as
Amended in committee.
V. Resolutions for Review
(The committee will discuss the following and take public comment on the following)
Resolution Number 51
Introduced by Alderman Bret Narayan, Rasheen Aldridge
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Ordinance Number 67794 the Public Safety
Committee does hereby approve the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee for the appropriation
of unexpended crime prevention program funds from the City of St. Louis’ Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year
2025 in the amount of 1,974,015.91 as outlined in Exhibit A attached.
Chair Narayan gave a brief description of Resolution Number 51 and stated that he had an Exhibit A
to be added to Resolution Number 51.
After no further discussion the Chair opened the discussion up to members of the committee for
questions and comments.
Mr. Aldridge put a verbal Amendment 1 to Resolution Number 51 before the committee.
Mr. Aldridge gave a verbal description of Amendment Number to Resolution Number 51.
After no further discussion, the Chair opened the discussion up to members of the com mittee for
questions and comments.
Members of the committee asked questions and made comments.
Hearing no further questions or comments from members of the committee the Chair
entertained a motion to pass Amendment Number 1 to Resolution Number 51 out of committee
with a Do Pass Recommendation.
Mr. Aldridge moved to pass Amendment Number 1 to Resolution Number 51 out of committee with a
Do Pass Recommendation.
Seconded by Ms. Sonnier.
Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 51 by Alderman Rasheen Aldridge
To reallocate twenty thousand dollars $20,000 from Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Eastern
Missouri, twenty thousand dollars $20,000 from Affinia Healthcare, and twenty thousand dollars
$20,000 from MERS Goodwill to disburse twenty thousand dollars $20,000 to Believe It Youth
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Organization, twenty thousand dollars $20,000 to Marian Middle School, and twenty thousand
dollars $20,000 to Roosevelt Community Council.
The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll.
The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded:
The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Sonnier, and Mr. Aldridge. 3 Aye votes were cast.
The following voted No: Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Velazquez and Mr. Narayan
Three
The following voted Present:
None
The following Abstained:
None
The following were present but did not vote:
None
A total of 3 Aye votes, 3 No votes were cast. The motion failed.
Hearing no further discussion, the Chair put Amendment Number 2 to Resolution Number 51 before
the committee.
The Chair gave a description of Amendment Number 2.
After no further discussion, the Chair asked the members of the committee for questions and
comments.
Hearing no further questions or comments from members of the committee the Chair entertained a
motion to adopt Exhibit A (Office of Violence and Prevention’s Recommendations) to Resolution
Number 51 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation.
Mr. Narayan moved to adopt Exhibit A (Office of Violence and Prevention’s Recommendations) to
Resolution Number 51 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation.
Seconded by Mr. Oldenburg.
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Resolution Number 51
As Amended in Committee
Exhibit A
Organization Name Award Amount
4 Walls and Beyond $99,500.00
22nd Judicial Circuit Court $17,405.00
Affinia Healthcare $100,000.00
BBBSEMO $80,000.00
Better Family Life $100,000.00
Boys and Girls Club of Greater St. Louis $100,000.00
Children Advocacy Services of Greater STL $99,632.00
Diamond Divas $100,000.00
Employment Connection $100,000.00
Families United $100,000.00
Jacob’s Ladder Ministries $100,000.00
KHAOS, Inc $100,000.00
Lift for Life Gym $80,000.00
MERS Goodwill $99,674.46
Metro Theater Company $50,000.00
My 180 Youth $99,340.00
Pianos for People $50,000.00
Propel Kitchens $84,900.00
STL Story Stitchers $99,294.45
The Community Wellness Project $100,000.00
Thomas Dunn Learning Center $39,270.00
Throwing and Growing $100,000.00
Youth and Family Center $75,000.00
Total $1,974,015.91
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The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll.
The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded:
The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Velazquez, Ms. Sonnier,
Mr. Aldridge, and Chair Narayan. 6 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:
None
A total of 6 Aye votes were cast. The motion carried.
After no further discussion the Chair entertained a motion to adopt Resolution Number 51 as Amended and
pass it out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation.
Mr. Narayan moved to adopt Resolution Number 51 as Amended and pass it out of committee with a Do
Pass Recommendation.
Seconded by Ms. Clark-Hubbard.
Mr. Narayan requested the previous roll.
Hearing no objection to the previous roll the Chair passed Resolution Number 51 as Amended out of
committee with a Do Pass Recommendation.
The Associate Clerk recorded the votes from the previous roll.
The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Velazquez, Ms. Sonnier,
Mr. Aldridge, and Chair Narayan. 6 Aye votes were cast.
The following voted No:
None
The following voted Present:
None
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The following Abstained:
None
The following were present but did not vote:
None
A total of 6 Aye votes were cast. The motion carried.
VI. Committee Discussions
(The committee will discuss the following and take public comment on the following)
Item Number 1
Unexpended Crime Prevention Program Funds
The committee will discuss proposals received from various community organizations and agencies
related to funding youth crime prevention programs from unexpended funds from the City's Fis cal
Years of 2024 and 2025.
The Public Safety Committee may recess and convene as the Public Safety - Prop S Subcommittee to
discuss various proposals and return to the Public Safety Committee meeting to finally adopt
Resolution Number 51 listed below.
Chair Narayan opened the discussion up to members of the public for public testimonies on Prop S
Funds and their organizations as it relates to funding youth crime prevention programs.
Unexpended Crime Prevention Programs Funds
1. Kristin Gumper, Marian Middle School
2. Norah Ryan, Roosevelt Community Council
3. Joyce Smith, Believe It Youth Organization
Hearing no further testimonies from members of the public the Chair opened the discussion to members of
the committee for questions and comments.
Members of the committee asked questions and made comments.
After hearing no further questions or comments from members of the committee the Chair entertained a
motion to approve the Office of Violence and Preventions recommendation for Exhibit A to Resolution
Number 51.
VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony
There are 15 written testimonies pertaining to Prop S provided in the Google Drive for review.
VIII. Announcements
None
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IX. Excused Members
All members were present.
X. Adjournment
Having no other business to discuss, the Chair entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Mr. Aldridge moved to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by Mr. Narayan.
Mr. Aldridge requested the previous roll.
Hearing no objection to the previous roll,
The vote was carried by unanimous consent.
The meeting adjourned at 4:39 p.m.
Minutes approved: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Minutes prepared by Associate Clerk, Ora Heggs
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Agenda
Agenda
Public Safety Committee
Meeting
St. Louis Board of Aldermen
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 2:00 PM
Kennedy Room
President Megan Green
Alderman Bret Narayan, Chair
Alderman Rasheen Aldridge, Vice Chair
Committee Members:
Alderman Thomas Oldenburg
Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard
Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier
Alderwoman Daniela Velazquez
Order of Business
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the Thursday, July 3, 2025, committee meeting.
IV. Board Bills for Review
(The committee will discuss and take public comments on the following)
Board Bill Number 33
Introduced by Alderman Matt Devoti
An ordinance, requested by the Sheriff of the City of St. Louis, identifying the powers
delegated to the Sheriff while proscribing from the Office those activities not specifically
provided to the Sheriff by the Missouri Constitution, by Missouri statute, by City of St.
Louis ordinance, or as specifically authorized by the Board of Aldermen.
V. Resolutions for Review
(The committee will discuss and take public comments on the following)
Resolution Number 51
Introduced by Alderman Bret Narayan, Rasheen Aldridge
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Ordinance Number 67794, the
Public Safety Committee does hereby approve the recommendations of the Public Safety
Committee for the appropriation of unexpended crime prevention program funds from the
City of St. Louis’ Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2025 in the amount of 1,974,015.91 as
outlined in Exhibit A attached.
VI. Committee Discussions
(The committee will discuss and take public comments on the following)
Item Number 1
Unexpended Crime Prevention Program Funds
The committee will discuss proposals received from various community organizations and
agencies related to funding youth crime prevention programs from unexpended funds from
the City's Fiscal Years of 2024 and 2025. The Public Safety Committee may recess and
convene as the Public Safety - Prop S Subcommittee to discuss various proposals and
return to the Public Safety Committee meeting to finally adopt Resolution Number 51
listed below.
VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony
VIII. Announcements
IX. Excused Members
X. Adjournment
Packet
Agenda
Public Safety Committee
Meeting
St. Louis Board of Aldermen
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 2:00 PM
Kennedy Room
President Megan Green
Alderman Bret Narayan, Chair
Alderman Rasheen Aldridge, Vice Chair
Committee Members:
Alderman Thomas Oldenburg
Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard
Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier
Alderwoman Daniela Velazquez
Order of Business
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the Thursday, July 3, 2025, committee meeting.
IV. Board Bills for Review
(The committee will discuss and take public comments on the following)
Board Bill Number 33
Introduced by Alderman Matt Devoti
An ordinance, requested by the Sheriff of the City of St. Louis, identifying the powers
delegated to the Sheriff while proscribing from the Office those activities not specifically
provided to the Sheriff by the Missouri Constitution, by Missouri statute, by City of St.
Louis ordinance, or as specifically authorized by the Board of Aldermen.
V. Resolutions for Review
(The committee will discuss and take public comments on the following)
Resolution Number 51
Introduced by Alderman Bret Narayan, Rasheen Aldridge
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Ordinance Number 67794, the
Public Safety Committee does hereby approve the recommendations of the Public Safety
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Committee for the appropriation of unexpended crime prevention program funds from the
City of St. Louis’ Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2025 in the amount of 1,974,015.91 as
outlined in Exhibit A attached.
VI. Committee Discussions
(The committee will discuss and take public comments on the following)
Item Number 1
Unexpended Crime Prevention Program Funds
The committee will discuss proposals received from various community organizations and
agencies related to funding youth crime prevention programs from unexpended funds from
the City's Fiscal Years of 2024 and 2025. The Public Safety Committee may recess and
convene as the Public Safety - Prop S Subcommittee to discuss various proposals and
return to the Public Safety Committee meeting to finally adopt Resolution Number 51
listed below.
VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony
VIII. Announcements
IX. Excused Members
X. Adjournment
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Preliminary Minutes
Public Safety Committee Meeting
Board of Aldermen
Thursday, July 3, 2025 - 12:00 PM
Kennedy Room
Alderman Bret Narayan, Chair President Megan Green
Alderman Rasheen Aldridge, Vice Chair
Committee Members:
Alderman Thomas Oldenburg
Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard
Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier
Alderwoman Daniela Velazquez
Order of Business
I. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:09 pm.
II. Roll Call
The following members were present: Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Velazquez, Ms. Sonnier, Mr. Aldridge, and Chair
Narayan. 5 members were present. A quorum was established.
III. Approval of Minutes
Minutes of Thursday, May 29, 2025, committee meetings.
The Chair entertained a motion to approve the minutes of Thursday, May 29, 2025, committee meetings
committee meeting.
Ms. Clark-Hubbard moved to approve the Thursday, May 29, 2025, committee meeting minutes.
Seconded by Ms. Velazquez.
The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll.
The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded:
The following voted Aye: Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Velazquez, Ms. Sonnier, Mr. Aldridge, and
Chair Narayan. 5 Aye votes were cast.
The following voted No:
None
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The following voted Present:
None
The following Abstained:
None
The following recused themselves:
None
A total of 5 votes were cast. The motion carried.
IV. Board Bills for Review
(The committee will discuss the following and take public comment on the following)
Board Bill Number 43
Introduced by Alderman Bret Narayan
An Ordinance establishing a policy to govern the purchase and demolition of seven flood-prone
properties in the Ellendale neighborhood in accordance with the requirements of the Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program (HMGP) funding awarded by the State of Missouri Emergency Management Agency
(SEMA); and containing a severability clause.
Chair Narayan recognized Vice-Chair Aldridge to chair the meeting while he introduced Board Bill
Number 43 before the committee.
I'm writing to provide a brief description of Board Bill Number 43. Chair Narayan explained that this
bill establishes the policy for a voluntary buyout program for flood-prone properties in the Ellendale
neighborhood.
This initiative comes after a study conducted following the River Des Peres flood in the Fourth Ward
a couple of years ago. The study identified seven properties in the Ellendale neighborhood as flood -
prone, leading to this voluntary buyout effort.
After no further discussion, the Vice-Chair Aldridge opened the discussion up to members of the
committee for questions and comments.
Hearing no questions or comments from members of the committee the Vice-Chair Aldridge
entertained a motion to pass Board Bill Number 43 out of committee with a Do Pass
Recommendation.
Ms.Velazquez moved to pass Board Bill Number 43 out of committee with a Do Pass
Recommendation.
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Seconded by Ms. Sonnier.
Mr. Aldridge called for the previous roll.
Hearing no objection to the previous roll the Vice-Chair Aldridge passed Board Bill Number 43
out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation.
The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll.
The Associate Clerk called the roll, and the following votes were recorded:
The following voted Aye: Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Velazquez, Ms. Sonnier, Mr. Aldridge, and Chair
Narayan. 5 Aye votes were cast.
The following voted No:
None
The following voted Present:
None
The following Abstained:
None
The following recused themselves:
None
A total of 5 votes were cast. The motion carried.
V. Resolutions for Review
None
VI. Committee Discussions
Immediately after the Public Safety Committee meeting, members will reconvene as the Public Safety
Committee - Prop S Subcommittee. The Subcommittee will discuss proposals received from various
community organizations and agencies related to youth crime prevention programs. The committee will
discuss funding of some of these programs from City Prop S funds.
(The committee will discuss the following and take public comment on the following)
Item Number 1
Prop S Subcommittee Meeting
Vice Chair Aldridge turned the meeting back over to Chair Narayan to resume.
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Chair Narayan opened the discussion up to members of the public for public testimonies.
In Support of Prop S Funding
1. Mary Elizabet Grimes, 6th ward
2. Madison Jackson, 6th ward
3. Lauren Ming
Not Determined
1. Joyce Smith, Believe it Youth Organization, 3rd ward
2. Perris Wilson, 11th ward
After no further testimonies from members of the public the Chair recognized Cynthia Davis, Grant
Manager for the Office of Violence Prevention.
Ms. Davis gave a brief PowerPoint Presentation which outlined the review and administration process of
the applicants who applied for Prop S funding.
After no further the discussion, the Chair opened the discussion up to members of the committee for
questions and comments.
Members of the committee asked questions and made comments.
Hearing no further questions or comments from members of the committee, the Chair decided to review
the applications further before selecting the applicants.
After no further discussion, the Chair moved to excuse Mr. Oldenburg for necessary absence.
Seconded by Ms. Clark-Hubbard.
The motion was carried by unanimous consent.
VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony
There are three written comments provided in the Google Drive for review.
VIII. Announcements
None
IX. Excused Members
Mr. Oldenburg was excused for necessary absence.
X. Adjournment
Having no other business to discuss, the Chair entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Ms. Clark-Hubbard moved to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by Ms. Velazquez.
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The motion was carried by unanimous consent.
The meeting adjourned at 1:41 p.m.
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Summary
Board Bill Number 33
Introduced by Alderman Matt Devoti
June 13, 2025
An ordinance, requested by the Sheriff of the City of St. Louis, identifying the powers delegated
to the Sheriff while proscribing from the Office those activities not specifically provided to the
Sheriff by the Missouri Constitution, by Missouri statute, by City of St. Louis ordinance, or as
specifically authorized by the Board of Alderman.
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BOARD BILL NUMBER 33 INTRODUCED BY ALDERMAN MATT DEVOTI
1 An ordinance, requested by the Sheriff of the City of St. Louis, identifying the powers delegated
2 to the Sheriff while proscribing from the Office those activities not specifically provided to the
3 Sheriff by the Missouri Constitution, by Missouri statute, by City of St. Louis ordinance, or as
4 specifically authorized by the Board of Alderman.
5 WHEREAS, there exists a long-standing issue about the powers and duties of the Sheriff of the
6 City of St. Louis, which has led to disagreement, disharmony, dispute, and conflict between the
7 Sheriff, the 22nd Judicial Circuit, the Department of Corrections, and the Executive Branch, and
8 distrust, suspicion, and skepticism of the Office by the public; and
9 WHEREAS, on June 2, 2025, Sheriff Alfred Montgomery appeared before the Board of
10 Alderman, Budget and Public Employees Committee; that during his appearance Sheriff
11 Montgomery stated his support for legislation identifying the duties and responsibilities of his
12 Office while acknowledging his Office’s long-standing role transporting and supervising
13 detainees requiring hospital, medical, and psychological care from the Criminal Justice Center;
14 and
15 WHEREAS, Section 57.090 R.S.Mo. provides that all sheriffs in the State of Missouri shall
16 attend each division of the Circuit Court presided over by a Circuit or Associate Circuit Judge;
17 and
18 WHEREAS, Section 57.100 R.S.Mo. provides that all sheriffs in the State of Missouri shall
19 commit to jail all felons and traitors, execute all processes directed by legal authority, and
20 maintain, house, and issue concealed carry permits as otherwise specified by Missouri law; and
21 WHEREAS, Section 57.290 R.S.Mo. provides that all sheriffs in the State of Missouri shall take
22 convicted offenders to reception and diagnostic centers as designated by the Director of the
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Board Bill Number 33
Devoti
June 13, 2025
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1 Department of Corrections; and
2 WHEREAS, Section 57.450 R.S.Mo. provides that all general laws relating to all sheriffs in the
3 State of Missouri shall apply to the City of St. Louis Sheriff, except that the City of St. Louis
4 Sheriff shall not enforce the general criminal laws of the State of Missouri unless such
5 enforcement shall be incidental to their customary duties; and
6 WHEREAS, Section 57.470 R.S.Mo. provides that the City of St. Louis Sheriff shall serve all
7 processes of the Circuit Court, except the municipal division, in the City of St. Louis; and
8 WHEREAS, the Sheriff of the City of St. Louis is not a law enforcement agency as that term is
9 used under Missouri statute and understood in Missouri’s common law.
10 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS AS FOLLOWS:
11 SECTION ONE. The Sheriff of the City of St. Louis shall possess and exercise all powers and
12 duties given the Sheriff by the Missouri Constitution, by Missouri statute, and by City of St.
13 Louis ordinance; such powers and duties include protection of the 22nd Judicial Circuit, Circuit
14 and Associate Circuit courts, service of summons and legal process, issuance of conceal carry
15 permits, and the transport and protection of detainees in the custody of the Department of
16 Corrections to receive hospital, medical, and psychological treatment.
17 SECTION TWO. The Sheriff of the City of St. Louis shall not make arrests, subdue subjects,
18 conduct searches, investigate crimes, collect and secure evidence, or otherwise enforce the
19 general criminal laws of the State of Missouri and City of St. Louis, except as specifically
20 provided by the Missouri Constitution, by Missouri statute, and by City of St. Louis ordinance.
21 SECTION THREE. The Sheriff of the City of St. Louis shall not enter any contract for the
22 provision of services not specifically given the Sheriff by the Missouri Constitution, by Missouri
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1 statute, or by City of St. Louis ordinance unless approved by a resolution of the Board of
2 Aldermen following a hearing on the resolution in the Public Safety Committee.
3 SECTION FOUR. SEVERABILITY: If any term, condition, or provision of this Ordinance
4 shall, to any extent, be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder hereof shall be valid in
5 all other respects and continue to be effective and each and every remaining provision hereof
6 shall be valid and shall be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law, it being the intent of
7 the Board of Aldermen that it would have enacted this Ordinance without the invalid or
8 unenforceable provisions; in the event of a further subsequent change in applicable law that
9 renders valid a provision of the Ordinance that was previously held to be invalid or
10 unenforceable, said provision shall thereupon be restored to its full effect, be capable of
11 enforcement without further action by the City, and shall thereafter again be binding.
12 SECTION FIVE. EMERGENCY CLAUSE: This being an ordinance necessary for the
13 immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, an emergency is hereby declared
14 to exist within the meaning of Section 20, Article IV, of the Charter and this ordinance shall be
15 in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor.
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 51
UNEXPENDED CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM FUNDS
WHEREAS, Ordinance Number 67794, approved January 14, 2008, established that the annual proceeds of a
sales tax shall be initially deposited in a City Public Safety Protection Sales Tax Fund and shall be dedicated to
and used for various purposes, commencing with the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008 and each fiscal year
thereafter; and
WHEREAS, Section One, subsection (v), of such Ordinance provides that one million dollars ($1,000,000)
shall be allocated annually for crime prevention programs to be administered by resolution of the St. Louis
Board of Aldermen with approval of the Public Safety Committee and overseen by the City’s Public Safety
Department; and
WHEREAS, The Public Safety Committee has $1,974,015.91 in funds unexpended from previous years
(FY2024 and FY2025) to allocate to organizations across the St. Louis region to help combat and reduce
violence in the City of St. Louis.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Ordinance Number 67794 the Public Safety
Committee does hereby approve the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee for the appropriation of
unexpended crime prevention program funds from the City of St. Louis’ Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2025
in the amount of 1,974,015.91 as outlined in Exhibit A attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution are to be maintained by the Clerk of the Board
of Aldermen; printed in the Journal of the Board of Aldermen; and delivered to the Director of Public Safety,
the Budget Division, and the Comptroller.
Introduced this 8th day of July, 2025 by:
The Honorable Bret Narayan, Alderman 4th Ward
Cosponsors:
The Honorable Rasheen Aldridge, Alderman 14th Ward
Adopted this XX day of July, 2025 as attested by:
___________________________________ ___________________________________
Terry Kennedy Megan E. Green
Clerk, Board of Aldermen President, Board of Aldermen
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Exhibit A
Organization Name Award Amount
(To be Determined by the Public Safety Committee)
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