Public Safety Committee — St. Louis, MO
Date: 2026-01-02
Time: 13:00

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
X. Adjournment

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



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X. Adjournment




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 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.



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 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.

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 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



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 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.




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