Public Safety Committee

Agenda Public Safety Committee Meeting St. Louis Board of Aldermen Friday, January 2, 2026 - 1:00 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 Approval of the minutes from Thursday, December 11, 2025, committee meeting. IV. Board Bills for Review None V. Resolutions for Review None VI. Committee Discussions (The committee will discuss and take public comment on the following) Discussion Item Number 1 Selection of the Sheriff VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony VIII. Announcements IX. Excused Members Page 1 of 6 X. Adjournment Page 2 of 6  Minutes Regular Public Safety Committee Thursday, December 11, 2025 2:00 PM Kennedy Room Minutes are preliminary and may change until finally approved I. Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m. II. Roll Call The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll and the following members answered their names: Ms. Velazquez, Mr. Aldridge, Ms. Sonnier, Chair Narayan, and President Green. 5 members were present. A quorum was established. The following members joined the meeting while in progress, making a total of 7 members present: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, III. Approval of Minutes Approval of the minutes from Thursday, November 20, 2025, committee meeting. The Chair stated they would entertain a motion to approve the minutes of the Thursday, November 20, 2025, committee meeting. Mr. Aldridge moved to approve the minutes of the Thursday, November 20, 2025, committee meeting. Seconded by President Green. The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll on the motion to approve the Thursday, November 20, 2025, committee meeting minutes. Page 1 of 4 Minutes prepared by Ora Heggs, Associate Clerk Page 3 of 6  The following voted Aye: Ms. Velazquez, Mr. Aldridge, Ms. Sonnier, Chair Narayan, and President Green. 5 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: None The following abstained: None The following were present but did not vote: None A total of 5 votes were cast. The motion carried. IV. Board Bills for Review None V. Resolutions for Review None VI. Committee Discussions (The committee will discuss the following and take public comment on the following) Discussion Item Number 1 Environmental Impact of Debris Removal The committee will discuss the environmental impact of debris removal in the storm-affected areas. The Chair recognized Julian Nicks, Chief Recovery Officer, Office of the Mayor. Mr. Nicks spoke on the environmental impact of debris removal in the city area affected by the May 16, 2025, tornado that destroyed the area. After no further 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. Page 2 of 4 Minutes prepared by Ora Heggs, Associate Clerk Page 4 of 6  Hearing no further questions or comments from members of the committee, the Chair opened the discussion up to members of the public for public testimony. Environmental Impact of Debris Removal 1. Clinton McBride, 1st ward, was undecided After no further testimony from members of the public, the Chair thanked everyone for attending the meeting. Discussion Item Number 2 Update from St. Louis City Justice Center Commissioner Nate Hayward The committee will get an update from Commissioner Nate Hayward. The Chair recognized Nathaniel Hayward, Commissioner of Corrections. Mr. Hayward presented a PowerPoint Presentation outlining his first 90-day progress report for the Division of Corrections. After no further 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 thanked Mr. Hayward for attending the meeting. VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony None VIII. Announcements None IX. Excused Members All members were present. X. Adjournment Page 3 of 4 Minutes prepared by Ora Heggs, Associate Clerk Page 5 of 6  Having no other business to discuss, the Chair entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting. President Green moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Ms. Clark-Hubbard. The vote was carried by unanimous consent. The meeting adjourned at 3:46pm. Page 4 of 4 Minutes prepared by Ora Heggs, Associate Clerk Page 6 of 6