Public Safety Committee — St. Louis, MO
Date: 2025-11-13
Time: 14:00

Agenda
 Public Safety Committee
 Meeting
 St. Louis Board of Aldermen
 Thursday, November 13, 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
 Approval of the minutes from the Thursday, October 16, 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
 Prop S. Funds
 The committee will discuss Prop S funds.
VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony
VIII. Announcements
IX. Excused Members
X. Adjournment

Agenda
 Public Safety Committee
 Meeting
 St. Louis Board of Aldermen
 Thursday, November 13, 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
 Approval of the minutes from the Thursday, October 16, 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
 Prop S. Funds
 The committee will discuss Prop S funds.
VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony
VIII. Announcements
IX. Excused Members


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X. Adjournment




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 Minutes
 Public Safety Committee
 Regular Meeting
 Thursday, October 16, 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 2:05pm.
II. Roll Call
 The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll and the following
 members answered their names: 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
 Approval of the minutes of Thursday, October 2, 2025, committee meeting.

 The Chair entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the Thursday,
 October 2, 2025, committee meeting.

 Ms. Clark-Hubbard moved to approve the minutes of the Thursday, October
 2, 2025, committee meeting.

 Seconded by Mr. Aldridge.

 The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll and the following votes
 were recorded:

 The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Mr. Aldridge,
 and Chair Narayan. 4 Aye votes were cast.

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 The following voted No:
 None

 The following abstained:
 None

 The following were present but did not vote:
 None

 A total of 4 votes were cast. The motion carried.


IV. Board Bills for Review
 (The committee will discuss and take public comment on the following)
 Board Bill Number 62
 Introduced by Alderman Matt Devoti
 An ordinance regulating the operation of golf carts upon the streets, alleys,
 and public right-of-way within the City of St. Louis.
 The Chair recognized Mr. Devoti for introducing Board Bill Number 62
 before the committee.

 Mr. Devoti gave a detailed description of Board Bill Number 62.

 After no further discussion, the Chair opened the discussion 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,
 Mr. Devoti stated that he had three amendments that he wanted to put before
 the committee.

 Mr. Devoti gave a brief description of each proposed amendment before
 asking for a vote.

 Members of the committee asked questions and made comments.


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After no further questions or comments from members of the committee, the
Chair entertained a motion to adopt Amendment Number 1 to Board Bill
Number 62.

Ms. Sonnier moved to adopt Amendment Number 1 to Board Bill Number
62.

Seconded by Ms. Clark-Hubbard.

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. 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 were present but did not vote:
None

A total of 5 votes were cast. The motion carried.

After no further questions or comments from members of the committee, the
Chair entertained a motion to adopt Amendment Number 2 to Board Bill
Number 62 as amended.

Ms. Sonnier moved to adopt Amendment Number 2 to Board Bill Number 62
as amended.

Seconded by Mr. Oldenburg.

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Mr. Aldridge called for the previous roll.

Hearing no objection to the previous roll, Amendment Number 2 to
Board Bill Number 62 was passed out of committee.

The Associated Clerk recorded the votes from the previous roll.

The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, 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 were present but did not vote:
None

A total of 5 votes were cast. The motion carried.

After no further questions or comments from members of the committee, the
Chair entertained a motion to adopt Amendment Number 3 to Board Bill
Number 62 as amended.

Mr. Aldridge moved to adopt Amendment Number 3 to Board Bill Number
62 as amended.

Seconded by Ms. Clark-Hubbard.

Mr. Aldridge called for the previous roll.

Hearing no objection to the previous roll, Amendment Number 3 to
Board Bill Number 62 was passed out of committee.



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The Associated Clerk recorded the votes from the previous roll.

The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, 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 were present but did not vote:
None

A total of 5 votes were cast. The motion carried.

After no further discussion, the Chair opened the discussion up to members of
the public for public testimony.

In Support Not Determined/Undecided
1. Logan Madren, 5th ward 1. Lamont Hart, 14th ward
2. Meegan Whitehead, 5th ward 2. Ald. Laura Keys, 11th ward
3. Emmett Coleman, 10th ward 3. Ald. Jamie Cox-Antwi, 8th ward
4. Jacqueline Gonzales, 10th ward
5. Gwen Gogshell, 10th ward
6. Adam Trester, 5th ward

After no further testimony from members of the public, the Chair recognized
Mr. Devoti for closing remarks on Board Bill Number 62 as amended.

Mr. Devoti gave his final remarks on Board Bill Number 62 as amended.

After no further discussion, the Chair entertained a motion to pass Board Bill
Number 62 as amended out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation.


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 Ms. Clark-Hubbard moved to pass Board Bill Number 62 as amended out of
 committee with a Do Pass Recommendation.

 Seconded by Mr. Oldenburg.

 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 votes were cast. The motion carried.
V. Resolutions for Review
 None
VI. Committee Discussions
 None
VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony
 There are twenty-three written comments provided in the Google Drive for
 review.
VIII. Announcements


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 None
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 Ms. Clark-Hubbard.

 Mr. Aldridge called for the previous roll.

 Hearing no objection to the previous roll, 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

 The following Abstained:
 None

 The following were present but did not vote:
 None

 A total of 6 votes were cast. The motion carried.

 The meeting adjourned at 3:28pm.



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Minutes
 Public Safety Committee
 Regular Meeting
 Thursday, November 13, 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 2:23p.m.
II. Roll Call
 The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll and the following
 members answered with their names: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Clark-Hubbard,
 Ms. Sonnier and Chair Narayan. 4 members were present. A quorum was
 established.
III. Approval of Minutes
 Approval of the minutes from the Thursday, October 16, 2025, committee
 meeting.
 The Chair stated they would entertain a motion to approve the minutes of the
 Thursday, October 16, 2025, committee meeting.

 Ms. Clark-Hubbard moved to approve the minutes of the Thursday, October
 16, 2025, committee meeting.

 Seconded by Mr. Narayan.

 The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll and the following votes
 were recorded.

 The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Sonnier,
 and Chair Narayan. 4 Ayes votes were cast.
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Minutes approved on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025
Minutes Submitted by: Associate Clerk, Ora Heggs
 The following voted No:
 None

 The following abstained:
 None

 The following were present but did not vote:
 None

 A total of 4 votes were cast. The motion carried.
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)
 The Chair introduced Bretton DeLaria, Public Information Officer for Office
 of Violence Prevention.

 Before presenting his PowerPoint Presentation before the committee Mr.
 DeLaria introduced the new Commissioner of Office of Violence Prevention
 Marvin Teer before the committee.

 Mr. Teer gave a brief description of himself before turning the presentation
 back over to Mr. DeLaria.

 Mr. DeLaria gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the 2026/2027
 Programs to reduce crime among at-risk youth.

 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.


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Minutes approved on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025
Minutes Submitted by: Associate Clerk, Ora Heggs
 Hearing no further questions or comments from members of the committee
 the Chair opened the discussion to members of the public for public
 testimony.
 Discussion Item Number 1
 Prop S. Funds
 The committee will discuss Prop S funds.
 In Support of PROP S Not Determined/Undecided
 1. Lauren Ming 1. AnnLouise Schmitt
 2. Samantha Hayes
 3. Joyce Brown

 Hearing no further testimony from members of the public the Chair thanked
 everyone for attending the meeting.
VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony
 There is one written comment provided in the Google Drive for review.
VIII. Announcements
 None
IX. Excused Members
 The Chair entertained a motion to excuse Ms. Velazquez and Mr. Aldridge
 for necessary absences.

 Ms. Sonnier moved to excuse Ms. Velazquez and Mr. Aldridge for necessary
 absences.

 Seconded by Mr. Oldenburg.

 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 Chair
 Narayan. 3 Aye votes were cast.


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Minutes approved on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025
Minutes Submitted by: Associate Clerk, Ora Heggs
 The following voted No:
 None

 The following voted Present:
 None

 The following Abstained:
 None

 The following were present but did not vote:
 Ms. Clark-Hubbard

 A total of 3 votes were cast. The motion carried.
X. Adjournment
 Having no other business to discuss, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting.

 Seconded by Ms. Sonnier.

 Ms. Sonnier requested the previous roll.

 Hearing no objection to the previous roll, the Chair adjourned the meeting.

 The motion was carried by unanimous consent.

 The meeting adjourned at 3:01p.m.




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Minutes approved on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025
Minutes Submitted by: Associate Clerk, Ora Heggs