Health & Human Development Committee — St. Louis, MO
Date: 2026-05-14
Time: 09:00

Agenda
 Health & Human Development Committee
 Regular Meeting
 St. Louis Board of Aldermen
 Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 9:00 AM
 Webinar
President Megan Green
Alderwoman Pamela Boyd, Chair
Alderman Thomas Oldenburg, Vice Chair
Committee Members:
Alderwoman Sharon Tyus
Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier
Alderwoman Jami Cox Antwi


Order of Business
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
 Approval of minutes from Thursday, February 26, 2026
IV. Board Bills for Review
V. Resolutions for Review
VI. Committee Discussions
 (The committee will discuss the following and take public comment on the following)
 Item Number 1
 Developmental Disabilities Resources Commission
 The committee will discuss the Mayoral appointment of Michael Fitzgerald to the
 Developmental Disabilities Resources Commission.
 Item Number 2
 Senior Citizens' Service Fund Board.
 The committee will discuss the Mayoral reappointment of Karl Wilson to the Senior
 Citizens' Service Fund Board.
 Item Number 3
 Mental Health Board
 The committee will discuss the Mayoral reappointment of Janice Thomas to the Mental
 Health Board.
 Item Number 4
 Clean Energy Development Board
 The committee will discuss the appointment of Jim Malle to the Clean Energy
 Development Board
VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony
VIII. Announcements
IX. Excused Members
X. Adjournment

Agenda
 Health & Human Development Committee
 Regular Meeting
 St. Louis Board of Aldermen
 Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 9:00 AM
 Kennedy Room
President Megan Green
Alderwoman Pamela Boyd, Chair
Alderman Thomas Oldenburg, Vice Chair
Committee Members:
Alderwoman Sharon Tyus
Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier
Alderwoman Jami Cox Antwi


Order of Business
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
 Approval of minutes from Thursday, February 26, 2026
IV. Board Bills for Review
V. Resolutions for Review
VI. Committee Discussions
 (The committee will discuss the following and take public comment on the following)
 Item Number 1
 Developmental Disabilities Resources Commission
 The committee will discuss the Mayoral appointment of Michael Fitzgerald to the
 Developmental Disabilities Resources Commission.
 Item Number 2
 Senior Citizens' Service Fund Board.
 The committee will discuss the Mayoral reappointment of Karl Wilson to the Senior
 Citizens' Service Fund Board.
 Item Number 3
 Mental Health Board
 The committee will discuss the Mayoral reappointment of Janice Thomas to the Mental


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 Health Board.
 Item Number 4
 Clean Energy Development Board
 The committee will discuss the appointment of Jim Malle to the Clean Energy
 Development Board
VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony
VIII. Announcements
IX. Excused Members
X. Adjournment




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 Minutes
 Health & Human Development Committee
 Thursday, February 26, 2026
 9:00 AM
 Kennedy Room
 Minutes are preliminary and may change until finally approved
I. Call to Order
 The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.
II. Roll Call
 The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll, and the following
 members answered to their name: Ms.Sonnier, Ms. Cox Antwi, and Ms. Boyd.
 3 members were present. A quorum was established.
III. Approval of Minutes
 The Chair stated they would entertain a motion to approve the minutes of the
 Thursday, February 5, 2026, committee meeting.

 Ms. Cox Antwi moved to approve the minutes of the Thursday, February 5,
 2026, committee meeting.

 Seconded by Ms. Sonnier.

 The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll on the motion to
 approve the Thursday, February 5, 2026, committee meeting minutes.

 The following voted Aye: Ms. Sonnier, Ms. Cox-Antwi, Ms. Boyd,

 The following voted No:
 None

 The Following abstained:
 None




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 The following were present but did not vote:
 None

 A total of Aye-3, No-0, and Abstained-0 were cast. The motion passed


 Minute approval from Thursday, February 5, 2026
 The Chair entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the Thursday,
 February 5, 2026, committee meeting.

 Ms. Cox-Antiw moved to approve the minutes of the Thursday, February 5,
 2026, committee meeting.

 Seconded by Ms. Sonnier.

 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, Ms. Cox-Antwi, and Ms. Boyd. 3 Aye votes were cast.

 The following voted No:
 None

 The following voted Present:
 None

 The following Abstained:
 None

 The following members were present in the meeting but did not cast a vote:
 None

 A total of 3 votes were cast. The motion carried.
IV. Board Bills for Review
 (The committee will discuss the following and take public comment on the
 following)




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Item Number 1
Board Bill Number 148
Introduced by Alderwoman Boyd
An ordinance, recommended by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment,
appropriates to the Department of Health $1,363,875.78 in funds received by
the City of St. Louis pursuant to the national opioid settlement agreements;
authorizes the expenditure of such funds, to the extent received; and contains
an emergency clause.
The Chair handed the meeting over to the Ms. Sonnier so that she could
present Board Bill Number 148.

Ms. Sonnier recognized Ms. Boyd on Board Bill Number 148.

Ms. Boyd gave a brief overview of the bill and asked for favorable
consideration and Do Pass Recommendation on the Bill.

Ms. Sonnier opened the discussion up to the committee.

The committee asked questions

Ms.Sonnier made a motion to En Banc Resolution Number 148

Seconded by Ms. Cox Antwi

Previous roll requested by Ms. Cox- Antwi

Hearing no objections to the previous roll Ms. Sonnier stated Board Bill
Numer 148 has been En Banc.

The Associate Clerk recorded the following votes from the previous roll.
The following voted Aye:
Ms. Sonnier, Ms. Cox-Antwi, and Ms. Boyd. 3 Aye votes were cast.

The following voted No:
None

The following abstained:
None




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The following was present but did not vote: None

A total of 3 votes were cast. The motion carried.


After no further comments from the committee, Ms. Sonnier recognized Ms.
Boyd to close.

Ms. Boyd asked for a Do Pass Recommendation on Board Bill Number 148.

Ms.Cox-Antwi made a motion to pass Board Bill Number 148 out od
committee with a Do Pass Recomendation.

Seconded by Ms. Sonnier

Previous roll requested by Ms. Sonnier.

Hearing no objections to the previous roll the Ms. Sonnier stated that
Board Bill number 148 has passed out of committee with a Do Pass
Recommendation

The Associate Clerk recorded the following votes from the previous roll.
The following voted Aye:
Ms. Sonnier, Ms. Cox-Antwi, and Ms. Boyd. 3 Aye votes were cast.

The following voted No:
None

The following abstained:
None

The following was present but did not vote: None

A total of 3 votes were cast. The motion carried.
Item Number 2
Board Bill Number 156
Introduced by Alderman Michael Browning
An ordinance updating the Forestry Division regulations for the planting,




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maintenance, preservation, and management of trees, shrubs, and plants in the
City of St. Louis; containing definitions, administrative, regulatory, penalty,
and severability provisions.
The Chair recognized Mr. Browning on Board Bill Number 156.

Mr. Browning provided an overview of Board Bill Number 156 and stated he
had speakers, Greg Hayes, Director, and Alan Jankoswi from the Forestry
Division, and Katilyn Smith, Policy Advisor with the Mayor's office.
After no further comments from the speaker, the Chair opened the discussion
up to the committee for questions.

After no further comments from the committee, the Chair opened the
discussion up to the members of the public.

Members of the public
1.Aaron Dohogue
2. Meridith Perkins
3.Elyse Schaeffer
4. Erin Goodwin

After no further comments from the public, the Chair recognized Mr.
Browning to close.

Mr. Browning asked for a Do Pass Recommendation on Board Bill Number
156.

The Chair stated she would entertain a motion to pass Board Bill Number 156
out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation.

Ms. Cox-Antwi made a motion to pass Board Bill Number 156 out of
committee with a Do Pass Recommendation.

Seconded by Ms. Sonnier.

The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll on the motion to pass
Board Bill Number 156 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation.

The following voted Aye: Ms. Cox-Antwi, Ms. Boyd,




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 The following voted No:
 None

 The following votes present: Ms Sonnier

 The Following abstained:
 None

 The following were present but did not vote:
 None

 A total of Aye-2, No-0, Present-1 and Abstained-0 were cast. The motion
 passed
V. Resolutions for Review
 Item Number 1
 Resolution Number 240
 Introduced by Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer
 NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED, by this Honorable Board of
 Aldermen of the City of St. Louis hereby expresses its support for recognition
 as a Bird City through the Bird City Network; affirms the importance of
 protecting and enhancing urban biodiversity and bird habitat; recognizes the
 collaborative efforts of local conservation partners in advancing these goals;
 and encourages continued coordination among City departments and
 community stakeholders to implement bird-friendly practices and complete
 any necessary application or renewal requirements associated with the Bird
 City designation
 The Chair recognized Ms. Schweitzer on Resolution Number 240.

 Ms. Schweitzer gave an overview of Resolution Number 240. She stated she
 had Matt Barton with the St Louis society who had a presentation and was
 available for any questions.

 Mr. Barton provided a presentation.

 After no further comments from the speaker, the Chair opened the discussion
 up to the committee.




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The committee asked questions.

The Chair recognized Ms. Schweitzer to closed.

Ms. Schweitzer asked for a Do Pass Recommendation of Resolution 240.

Ms.Sonnier made a motion to En Banc Resolution Number 240.

Seconded by Ms. Cox Antwi

Previous roll requested by Ms. Cox-Antwi

Hearing no objections to the previous roll the Chair stated Resolution 240
has been En Banc.

The Associate Clerk recorded the following votes from the previous roll.
The following voted Aye:
Ms. Sonnier, Ms. Cox-Antwi, and Ms. Boyd. 3 Aye votes were cast.

The following voted No:
None

The following abstained:
None

The following was present but did not vote: None

A total of 3 votes were cast. The motion carried.

Ms.Sonnier made a motion to pass Resolution Number 240 out of committee
with a Do Pass Recommendation.

Seconded by Ms. Cox Antwi

Previous roll requested by Ms. Cox-Antwi.

Hearing no objections to the previous roll the Chair stated that
Resolution 240 has been passed out of committee with a Do Pass
Recommendation.




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 The Associate Clerk recorded the following votes from the previous roll.
 The following voted Aye:
 Ms. Sonnier, Ms. Cox-Antwi, and Ms. Boyd. 3 Aye votes were cast.

 The following voted No:
 None

 The following abstained:
 None

 The following was present but did not vote: None

 A total of 3 votes were cast. The motion carried.
VI. Committee Discussions
 Item Number 1
 Committee Discussion
 The Committee will discuss the Mayoral appointments to the Mental Health
 Board: Dr. Evanna Burkett and Andrea Blaylock.
 The Chair recognized Ms. Clark-Hubbard to present the Mayoral
 appointments for the Mental Health Board.

 Ms. Clark-Hubbard stated Ms. Blaylock was at the meeting but had to leave.
 However, Evanna Burkett was available.

 The Chair recognized Ms. Burkett.

 Ms. Burkett provided information about her experience and why she would
 like to be appointed to the Mental Health Board.

 After no further information from the speaker, the chair opened the discussion
 up to the committee.

 The committee asked questions.

 After no further questions, the Chair stated she would entertain a motion to
 accept the Mayoral Appointment of Evannna Burkett to the Mental Health




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Board.

Ms. Cox-Antwi, made a motion to accept the appointment of Ms. Burkett to
the Mental Health Board.

Seconded by Ms. Sonnier.

The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll on the motion to accept
the appointment of Ms. Burkett to the Mental Health Board.

The following voted Aye: Ms. Sonnier, Ms. Cox-Antwi, Ms. Boyd,

The following voted No:
None

The Following abstained:
None

The following were present but did not vote:
None

A total of Aye-3, No-0, and Abstained-0 were cast. The motion passed


Ms. Clark-Hubbard presented for Ms. Andrea Blaylock.

The Chair opened the discussion up to the committee.

The committee asked questions.

After no further comments from the committee, the Chair recognized Ms.
Clark Hubbard to close.

Ms. Clark-Hubbard asked for the acceptance of Ms. Blaylock to the Mental
Health Board.

The Chair stated she would entertain a motion to accept Ms. Andrea Blaylock
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 Ms. Sonnier made a motion to accept Ms. Blaylock to the Mental Health
 Board.

 Seconded by Ms. Cox-Antwi.

 Previous roll requested by Ms. Cox. Antwi.

 Hearing no objection to the previous roll, the Chair stated Ms. Blaylock
 has been accepted to the Mental Health Board.

 The Associate Clerk recorded the following votes from the previous roll.
 The following voted Aye:
 Ms. Sonnier, Ms. Cox-Antwi, and Ms. Boyd. 3 Aye votes were cast.

 The following voted No:
 None

 The following abstained:
 None

 The following was present but did not vote: None

 A total of 3 votes were cast. The motion carried.
VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony
 4 written testimonies in support of Board Bill Number. 156
VIII. Announcements
 None
IX. Excused Members
 The Chair excused Ms. Tyus and Mr. Oldenburg for necessary absence.
X. Adjournment
 Having no other business to discuss, the Chair entertained a motion to adjourn
 the meeting.

 Ms. Sonnier moved to adjourn the meeting.




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 Seconded by Ms. Cox-Antwi.

 Previous roll requested by Ms. Coz-Antwi

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

 The Associate Clerk recorded the following votes from the previous roll.
 The following voted Aye:
 Ms. Sonnier, Ms. Cox-Antwi, and Ms. Boyd. 3 Aye votes were cast.

 The following voted No:
 None

 The following abstained:
 None

 The following was present but did not vote: None

 A total of 3 votes were cast. The motion carried.

 The meeting adjourned at 11:40 am
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