Board of Aldermen

Minutes St. Louis Board of Aldermen Meeting Regular Meeting Friday, March 6, 2026 10am Board of Aldermen Chambers Minutes are preliminary and may change until finally approved by the Board 1. Call to Order President Green called the meeting to order at 10am and directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll. 2. Roll Call The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following members answered to their names: Ms. Schweitzer, Mr. Cohn, Mr. Narayan, Mr. Devoti, Ms. Velázquez, Ms. Cox Antwi, Mr. Browning, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Tyus, Ms. Boyd, Mr. Aldridge, and President Green. 12 members were present. A quorum was established. The following members joined the meeting while it was in progress making a total of 15 members present: Ms. Sonnier, Ms. Keys, and Mr. Oldenburg 3. Opening Reflection or Prayer None. 4. Announcement of Any Special Order of the Day President Green recognized Ms. Clark-Hubbard on the motion to suspend the rules in order to introduce Resolution Numbers 259 and 260. Ms. Clark-Hubbard moved to suspend the rules in order to Introduce Resolution Numbers 259 and 260 Seconded by Mr. Aldridge. President Green directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll on the motion to suspend the rules in order to introduce Resolution Numbers 259 and 260. The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded: The following voted Aye: Ms. Schweitzer, Mr. Oldenburg, Mr. Narayan, Ms. Velázquez, Ms. Sonnier, Ms. Cox Antwi, Mr. Browning, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Boyd, Mr. Aldridge, and President Green. A total of 11 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: 1 Mr. Cohn. Page 1 of 24  The following voted Present: 1 Mr. Devoti. The following Abstained: None The following were present but did not vote: Ms. Keys and Ms. Tyus. 2 members was present at the meeting but was not in the Chamber during the roll call and therefore did not cast a vote. A total of 13 votes were cast. The motion carried. President Green directed the Associate Clerk to place Resolution Numbers 259 and 260 at the end of the Courtesy Resolutions. The Associate Clerk acknowledged. President Green invited Ms. Velázquez and her honored guest, Justina Coronal, a Hispanic Journalist from KSDK, who is moving out of St. Louis, to the dais for the purpose to present Resolution Number 259. President Green recognized Mr. Aldridge on the motion to go into recess while the members wait on their special guest, Justina Coronal. Mr. Aldridge made the motion to go into recess. Seconded by Ms. Sonnier. President called on the vote to go into recess. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. The meeting went into recess at 10:07am. The recess ended at 10:09 am. Ms. Velázquez asked that Resolution Number 259 be read. The Associate Clerk read Resolution Number 259 in its entirety. Ms. Velázquez and Ms. Coronal discussed Resolution Number 259. Other members speaking included Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Mr. Aldridge, Mr. Devoti, and President Green Ms. Clark-Hubbard moved to place Resolution Numbers 259 Enbanc. Seconded by Mr. Browning. President Green called for the vote on the motion to place Resolution Numbers 259 Enbanc. Page 2 of 24  The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. President Green paused the meeting so that members could take a photo. President Green resumed the meeting after the photo. Adoption of the Courtesy Resolutions Calendar President Green recognized Ms. Clark-Hubbard on the motion to adopt to Courtesy Resolutions Calendar. Seconded by Mr. Aldridge. President Green called for the vote on the motion to adopt the Courtesy Resolutions Calendar. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 5. Introduction of Honored Guests Ms. Clark-Hubbard recognized as her honored guests, all of the women of trades, for Women in Trade’s Week. Ms. Cox Antwi recognized as her honored guest, Ms. Zara, who is the 8th Ward representative on the city council and is seated in the gallery. Mr. Aldridge recognized Matt Heskemp who is his Legislative Assistant for Employee Appreciate Day. Also, Janeka Hayden and all the women of the BOA staff and Alderwomen for Women’s History Month. 6. Approval of Minutes of previous meetings President Green recognized Ms. Clark-Hubbard on the motion for the approval of the minutes of the Friday, February 27, 2026, Full Board meetings. Ms. Clark-Hubbard moved to approve the minutes of the Friday, February 27, 2026, Full Board meetings. Seconded by Ms. Sonnier. President Green called for the vote on the motion to approve the minutes of the Friday, February 27, 2026, Full Board meetings. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 7. Report of City Officials President Green directed the Associate Clerk to the Report of City Officials. The Associate Clerk read the following: a) Report of the Clerk of the Board of Aldermen Page 3 of 24  The following Board Bills from the 2025-2026 Legislative Session were Third Read and Finally Passed by the Board, signed by the President and delivered to the Mayor for their signature pursuant to law. The list below shows the Bill Number, Name of the Sponsor, the Description of the Board Bill and Date Delivered: Board Bill Number 25 Committee Substitute As Amended in Committee Introduced by Alderman Shane Cohn An ordinance amending Title 18-Airports and Aviation Code, of the Revised Code of the City of St. Louis, to add a new chapter pertaining to car rental operations at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Delivered: Friday, February 27, 2026 Board Bill Number 54 As Amended Introduced by Alderwoman Daniela Velázquez Cosponsors: President Megan Green/Alderwoman Jami Cox Antwi/Alderman Matt Devoti/Alderman Michael Browning/Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An ordinance submitting to the qualified voters of the City a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City of St. Louis repealing Section 5 of Article IV of the Charter in order to have the same non-partisan, top-two runoff system in special elections for Aldermen that is used in regular city elections; providing for an election to be held for voting on the proposed amendment and for the manner of voting; and for the publication, certification, deposit, and recording of this ordinance and containing an emergency clause. Delivered: Friday, February 27, 2026 Board Bill Number 81 Introduced by Alderwoman Laura Keys The bill directs the Director of Streets to install speed humps pursuant to Ordinance Number 70333 as amended by Ordinance Number 71394 to calm the flow of traffic on the 3600 and 3700 blocks of Grandel Square and the 3600, 3700 and 3800 blocks of Washington Avenue. Delivered: Friday, February 27, 2026 Board Bill Number 115 Floor Substitute Introduced by Alderman Michael Browning Cosponsors: Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer/Alderman Matt Devoti/Alderwoman Jamie Cox- Antwi/Alderwoman Pamela Boyd/Alderwoman Clark-Hubbard An ordinance, recommended by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, appropriating funds 2 totaling [Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000)] [Four Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars 3 ($4,100,000)] from those received into the City’s Capital fund pursuant to Ordinance Number 4 60419 as amended by Ordinance Number 61250 representing a portion of the one-half of the 5 operating balance of the General Fund from the preceding fiscal year for the purposes of 6 funding capital maintenance and improvements to the City’s flood wall as hereinafter detailed 7 and containing an emergency clause. Delivered: Friday, February 27, 2026 Board Bill Number 128 As Amended in Committee Introduced by Alderwoman Clark-Hubbard An ordinance approving the Petition of owners of real property seeking the creation and establishment of the Kingsbury Place HOA’s Capital Improvement Tornado Recovery Community Improvement District (the “CID”), finding a public purpose for the establishment of the CID and containing a severability clause. Page 4 of 24  Delivered: Friday, February 27, 2026 Board Bill Number 135 Introduced by Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer Pursuant to Ordinance Number 70333 as amended by Ordinance Number 71394, an ordinance directing the Director of Streets to install speed humps to calm the flow of traffic in the first ward. Delivered: Friday, February 27, 2026 Board Bill Number 137 As Amended on the Floor Introduced by Alderman Matt Devoti Cosponsors: President Megan Green/Alderwoman Daniela Velázquez/Alderman Shane Cohn/Alderwoman Laura Keys/Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier/Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An ordinance submitting to the qualified voters of the City of St. Louis the question of whether to amend the City of St. Louis Charter to modernize language describing City departments, divisions, and other organization, to provide for modern methods of advertisement and publication, to delete obsolete references to Missouri statute, to delete obsolete references to City departments, divisions, or other organization, to revise references to pay scale, to replace pronouns with specific title references, and to standardize capitalization of titles and uniform formatting of numbers; providing for an election to be held for voting on the proposed amendment, for the manner of voting, and the publication, certification, deposit, and recording of this ordinance; and containing an emergency clause. Delivered: Friday, February 27, 2026 Board Bill Number 139 Introduced by Alderwoman Pamela Boyd Pursuant to Ordinance Number 70333 as amended by Ordinance Number 71394, an ordinance directing the Director of Streets to install speed humps to calm the flow of traffic in the 13th Ward. Delivered: Friday, February 27, 2026 Board Bill Number 140 Introduced by Alderwoman Pamela Boyd Pursuant to Ordinance Number 70333 as amended by Ordinance Number 71394, an ordinance directing the Director of Streets to install speed humps to calm the flow of traffic in the 13th Ward. Delivered: Friday, February 27, 2026 Board Bill Number 141 Introduced by Alderwoman Pamela Boyd Pursuant to Ordinance Number 70333 as amended by Ordinance Number 71394, an ordinance directing the Director of Streets to install speed humps to calm the flow of traffic in the 13th Ward. Delivered: Friday, February 27, 2026 Board Bill Number 142 Introduced by Alderwoman Pamela Boyd Pursuant to Ordinance Number 70333 as amended by Ordinance Number 71394, an ordinance directing the Director of Streets to install speed humps to calm the flow of traffic in the 13th Ward. Page 5 of 24  Delivered: Friday, February 27, 2026 Board Bill Number 143 Introduced by Alderwoman Pamela Boyd Pursuant to Ordinance Number 70333 as amended by Ordinance Number 71394, an ordinance directing the Director of Streets to install speed humps to calm the flow of traffic in the 13th Ward. Delivered: Friday, February 27, 2026 Board Bill Number 144 Introduced by Alderwoman Pamela Boyd Pursuant to Ordinance Number 70333 as amended by Ordinance Number 71394, an ordinance directing the Director of Streets to install speed humps to calm the flow of traffic in the 13th Ward. Delivered: Friday, February 27, 2026 Board Bill Number 145 Introduced by Alderman Bret Narayan An ordinance repealing Ordinance 62579 and removing Chapter 25.10 of the Revised Code of the City of St. Louis codifying such ordinance. Delivered: Friday, February 27, 2026 Board Bill Number 146 Introduced by Alderman Matt Devoti An amendment to Ordinance 56736, requested by the Interim Sheriff of the City of St. Louis, modernizing the manner in which the Sheriff’s Office issues parking identification identifying deputies operating personal vehicles during the performance of their official duties. Delivered: Friday, February 27, 2026 Board Bill Number 147 As Amended in Committee Introduced by Alderman Michael Browning An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 60196, approved January 29, 1987, and to repeal Ordinance No. 64240, approved January 16, 1998, relating to the CWE South Business District, a special business district, established pursuant to the provisions of Sections 71.790 – 71.808 R.S.Mo.; by repealing Section Two of Ordinance No. 64240 which provides for the assessment and collection of an ad valorem tax not to exceed eighty-five cents ($.85) per one hundred dollars ($100.00) assessed valuation of real property in the District, with an initial levy of that same rate but not to exceed seven thousand dollars ($7,000.00), and enacting a new Section Two pertaining to the same subject matter, but imposing an ad valorem tax not to exceed eighty-five cents ($.85) per one hundred dollars ($100.00) assessed valuation of real property in the District without limitation as to the total assessment; and containing effectiveness, severability, savings, and emergency clauses. Delivered: Friday, February 27, 2026 b.) Office of the Mayor 2019 Grand Center Community Improvement District February 24, 2026 Page 6 of 24  Honorable Board of Aldermen 1200 Market St. Room 230 Saint Louis, MO 63103 Dear Members of the Board, I have the pleasure to submit the following individual for appointment to the 2019 Grand Center Community Improvement District The appointment of Josh Guffey, serving as a legally authorized representative of Nine PBS, the owner of real property within the district, whose term expires November 4, 2029. I respectfully request your approval of this appointment. Sincerely, Cara Spencer, Mayor City of St. Louis President Green recognized Ms. Keys on the motion to approve the Mayor’s appointment to the 2019 Grand Center Community Improvement District Ms. Keys moved to approve the Mayor’s appointment to the 2019 Grand Center Community Improvement District Seconded by Mr. Aldridge. President Green called for the vote on the motion to approve the Mayor’s appointment to the 2019 Grand Center Community Improvement District. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. c.) Office of the Comptroller None d.) Office of the President None. 8. Petitions and Communications None. 9. Board Bills for Perfection, Informal Calendar Board Bill Number 34 As Amended in Committee Introduced by Alderwoman Laura Keys An ordinance directing the Director of Streets to install speed humps pursuant to Ordinance Number 70333 as amended by Ordinance Number 71394 to calm the flow of traffic on the 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900, 4000, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, 4500 and 4600 blocks of Lee Avenue. Page 7 of 24  Board Bill Number 51 Introduced by Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer Pursuant to Ordinance Number 70333 as amended by Ordinance Number 71394, an ordinance directing the Director of Streets to install speed humps to calm the flow of traffic in the first ward. Board Bill Number 119 Introduced by Alderwoman Sharon Tyus This Board Bill seeks to approve a Chapter 99 Redevelopment Plan and Blighting Study for the 8111 North Broadway. Redevelopment Area. The project consists of the renovation of a mixed-use building in the Baden neighborhood. The prospective redeveloper acquired the property for $20,000 and plans on renovating the building into event space, offices, and an apartment at the cost of $75,000. The redeveloper plans to utilize private funds for this project. Based on the Recommended Abatement Map approved October 26, 2018 by Board of Aldermen Resolution 104, the staff recommends a 10-year tax abatement based on 95% of the assessed value of the incremental improvements. 10. Board Bills for Third Reading, Informal Calendar Board Bill Number 59 Introduced by Alderwoman Sharon Tyus An ordinance recommended by the Board of Public Service vacating a portion of air rights for a 15 foot section of Taylor, south of Children's Place, adjacent to City Blocks 3970 and 4781-S in the City of St. Louis, Missouri, as hereinafter described, in accordance with Charter authority, and in conformity with Section l4 of Article XXI of the Charter and imposing certain conditions on such vacation. Board Bill Number 83 Introduced by Alderman Michael Browning Cosponsor: Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard An Ordinance establishing a sales tax reimbursement account in support of the project located at 3942 Laclede Avenue, approving a Development and Performance Agreement related to such project and authorizing execution thereof. Board Bill 98 Floor Substitute Introduced by Alderwoman Laura Keys Cosponsor: Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An Ordinance recommended by the Treasurer of the City in his capacity as Supervisor of Parking 2 Meters, authorizing and directing the City, acting through the Treasurer of the City in his capacity 3 as Supervisor of Parking Meters, to issue revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to 4 exceed $5 million; establishing the terms of sale of such bonds; appointing a trustee; approving 5 and authorizing the preparation, execution and delivery of necessary or appropriate documents and 6 actions; authorizing the reimbursement of certain amounts previously expended on the project to 7 be financed with the proceeds of the bonds; and containing severability and emergency clauses. 11. Resolutions, Informal Calendar Resolution Number 205 Introduced by Alderman Bret Narayan Cosponsors: President Megan Green, Alderman Thomas Oldenburg, Alderman Shane Cohn, Alderwoman Daniela Velázquez, Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier, Alderwoman Jamie Cox-Antwi, Alderman Michael Browning, Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard, Alderwoman Laura Keys, Alderwoman Pamela Boyd, and Alderman Rasheen Aldridge Ordering a Special Election for the office of the Sheriff. Page 8 of 24  President Green asked if any member wanted to take a Board Bill or Resolutions off any of the Informal Calendars. There were no request. 12. First Reading of Board Bills None. 13. Reference to Committee of Board Bills None 14. Second Reading and Report of Standing Committees President Green directed the Associate Clerk to the Second Reading and Report of Standing Committees Calendar. The Associate Clerk read the following: Board of Aldermen Committee Report March 6, 2026. To the President of the Board of Aldermen: The Transportation and Commerce Committee, to which the following Board Bill was referred, reports that it reviewed this Board Bill on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 and have discharged it with the following recommendations: Do Pass Recommendation: Board Bill Number 167 Introduced by Alderman Rasheen Aldridge Cosponsor: Jami Cox Antwi An ordinance amending ordinance number 68481 to create a limited exemption for convention facilities within the City of St. Louis for certain private events or trade shows. The exemption applies only under specified circumstances and is intended to allow flexibility for convention-related activities while maintaining the overall purpose and enforceability of existing regulations, including a severability clause. Do Not Pass Recommendation: None Without Recommendation: None Alderwoman Shane Cohn Committee Chair Housing Urban Development and Zoning Committee Report Ms. Clark-Hubbard of the Housing Urban Development and Zoning Committee submitted the following report, which was read: Page 9 of 24  Board of Aldermen Committee Report March 6, 2026. To the President of the Board of Aldermen: The Housing Urban Development and Zoning Committee, to which the following Board Bill was referred, reports that it reviewed this Board Bill on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 and have discharged it with the following recommendations: Do Pass Recommendation: Board Bill Number 66 Committee Substitute Introduced by Alderman Shane Cohn Cosponsors: President Megan Green/Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier/Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An ordinance amending Chapter 3.160 of the Revised Code of the City of St. Louis by establishing definitions and criteria for the impact assessment of redevelopment projects as required by Section 3.160.030(a)i)e; including a severability clause. Board Bill Number 155 Introduced by Alderwoman Jami Cox Antwi Cosponsors: Alderman Rasheen Aldridge/Alderwoman Laura Keys/Alderman Michael Browning/Alderman Shane Cohn/Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard An ordinance approving the petition establishing the Downtown St. Louis Sports And Entertainment Community Improvement District as a political subdivision to remediate blight and encourage redevelopment within the area generally bounded by Cole and Carr Streets to the North, the Mississippi River to the East, Interstate 64 to the South, and Jefferson Avenue to the West ; authorizing the issuance of obligations with maturities of up to twenty years ; appointing a seven-member Board of Directors ; and mandating the submission of annual budgets and performance reports to the City Register and the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Board Bill Number 161 Committee Substitute Introduced by Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer Cosponsors: Alderwoman Laura Keys/Alderman Shane Cohn/Alderman Michael Browning/ Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard/Alderman Matt Devoti An Ordinance recommended by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment amending certain ordinances by reappropriating certain amounts specified herein in an aggregate amount of $5,464,157.84 for water infrastructure replacement and repair; and with an emergency clause Do Not Pass Recommendation: None Without Recommendation: None Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard Committee Chair 15. Report of Special Committees None. 16. Board Bills for Perfection – Consent Calendar Page 10 of 24  President Green directed the Associate Clerk to the Board Bills for Perfection Consent Calendar. The Associate Clerk read the following: Board Bill Number 110 Introduced by Alderwoman Sharon Tyus The overall purpose for this bill is to conditionally vacate the following street. The northern 109.965 +/- .035 feet of the 20-foot wide north/south alley and the eastern approximately 219 feet of the 15-foot wide east/west alley in City Block 3708 as bounded by St Louis Avenue, Newstead Avenue, Maffitt Avenue and Taylor Avenue. Petitioned by Care Stl Health. The vacated areas will be used to consolidate property to provide parking for commercial development. Board Bill Number 111 Introduced by Alderwoman Sharon Tyus The overall purpose for this bill is to conditionally vacate the following street. East Taylor Avenue from Broadway to Ouida Avenue. Petitioned by Hopkins Properties of St Louis LLC. The vacated areas will be used to consolidate property to provide parking for commercial development. Board Bill Number 136 Introduced by Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An ordinance recommended by the Board of Public Service to conditionally vacate above surface, surface, sub-surface rights for vehicle, equestrian and pedestrian travel in a portion of 1) Elliott Avenue from Saint Louis Avenue to Montgomery Street, 2) Montgomery Street from Jefferson Avenue to Elliott Avenue and 3) The 20-foot wide east/west alley beginning at Elliott Avenue and extending eastwardly 259.99 feet to a point in City Block 2365 as bounded by Saint Louis Avenue, Jefferson Avenue, Montgomery Street and Elliott Avenue in the City of St. Louis, Missouri, as hereinafter described, in accordance with Charter authority, and in conformity with Section l4 of Article XXI of the Charter and imposing certain conditions on such vacation. Board Bill Number 148 Introduced by Alderwoman Pamela Boyd Cosponsors: Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier/Alderwoman Jami Cox Antwi 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. Board Bill Number 150 Introduced by Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard Pursuant to Ordinance Number 70333 as amended by Ordinance Number 71394 to calm the flow of traffic on the 6100 block of Washington Ave. Board Bill Number 156 Introduced by Alderman Michael Browning An ordinance updating the Forestry Division regulations for the planting, maintenance, preservation, and management of trees, shrubs, and plants in the City of St. Louis; containing definitions, administrative, regulatory, penalty, and severability provisions. Page 11 of 24  Board Bill Number 159 Introduced by Alderman Michael Browning An ordinance providing for the execution and delivery of a Municipal Stormwater Grant Participation Agreement by and between the City of St. Louis and The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, authorizing and directing the Director of the Streets Department and the Director of the Planning and Urban Design Agency to apply for and expend funds under such agreement for the purposes of a floodwall project, and containing an Emergency Clause. Board Bill Number 170 Introduced by Alderman Bret Narayan An Ordinance establishing a two-way stop site at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Glades Avenue regulating all traffic travelling north and southbound on Forest Avenue at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Glad Avenue; and containing an emergency clause. President Green recognized Ms. Clark-Hubbard on the motion to adopt the Perfection Consent Calendar. Ms. Clark-Hubbard moved to adopt the Perfection Consent Calendar. Seconded by Mr. Aldridge President Green called for the vote on the motion to adopt the Perfection Consent Calendar. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 17. Board Bills for Perfection Calendar President Green directed the Associate Clerk to the Board Bills for Perfection Calendar. The Associate Clerk read the following report. Board Bill Number 171 Introduced by Alisha Sonnier Cosponsors: President Megan Green/Alderman Bret Narayan/Alderwoman Daniela Velázquez/Alderwoman Laura Keys/Alderwoman Clark-Hubbard An Ordinance amending Section 2 of Ordinance 47423 approved March 2, 1955, relating to requisitions for supplies not under contract, for the purpose of updating departmental minor purchase order thresholds and procurement procedures; and containing a severability clause and an emergency clause. President Green recognized Ms. Sonnier on the motion to perfect Board Bill Number 171. Ms. Sonnier moved to perfect Board Bill Number 171. Seconded by Ms. Cox Antwi. Ms. Sonnier made the motion to adopt the Floor Substitute to Board Bill Number 171. Seconded by Ms. Cox Antwi. President Green called on the motion to adopt the Floor Substitute to Board bill Number 171. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Page 12 of 24  Ms. Sonnier spoke on the Board Bill. Ms. Sonnier made the motion to perfect Board Bill Number 171 Floor Substitute to the Perfection Calendar. Seconded by Ms. Cox-Antwi. President Green called for the vote on the motion to Perfect Board Bill Number 171 Floor Substitute to the Perfection Calendar. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 18. Report of Engrossment President Green directed the Associate Clerk to the Report of Engrossment. The Associate Clerk read the following report. Report of Engrossment Board of Aldermen Committee Report March 6, 2026 To the President of the Board of Aldermen: Ms. Velázquez of the Legislation and Rules Committee, which is responsible for engrossment and to which the following Board Bills were referred, reports that it has considered the same and that they are truly engrossed. Board Bill Number 131 Introduced by Alderwoman Jami Cox Antwi Cosponsors: Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard/Alderman Shane Cohn/Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer/Alderwoman Laura Keys/Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier/Alderman Michael Browning/Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An Ordinance providing for the execution and delivery of an amendment to Cooperation Agreement by and among the City of St. Louis, Gateway Foundation, and Terrace View Inc. amending a Cooperation Agreement with regard to the Urban Garden within the Gateway Mall, and containing an Emergency Clause. Board Bill Number 132 Introduced by Alderwoman Jamie Cox-Antwi Cosponsor: Alderman Michael Browning An Ordinance recommended by the Board of Public Service authorizing and directing the Mayor and Comptroller of the City of St. Louis to execute a quitclaim deed vacating right of way and quitclaiming all of the City of St. Louis’ interest in the property, improvements, and easements for the MacArthur Bridge approach in Illinois; dissolving the Municipal Bridge Commission; and containing a severability clause. Board Bill Number 157 As Amended in Committee Introduced by Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard Page 13 of 24  Cosponsors: President Megan Green/Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer/Alderman Shane Cohn/Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier/Alderman Michael Browning/Alderwoman Laura Keys/Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An ordinance recommended by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment appropriating $3,800,000 of interest funds earned on the City’s funds received under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Pub. L. No. 117-2 (March 11, 2021) (ARPA); and authorizing the transfer of such funds for City’s ability to provide services to prevent homelessness and displacement for households impacted by the tornado; containing an emergency and severability clause. Board Bill Number 158 Floor Substitute Introduced by Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard Cosponsors: President Megan Green/Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer/Alderman Shane Cohn/Alderwoman Daniela Velázquez/Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier/Alderman Michael Browning/Alderwoman Laura Keys/Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 72051, which ordinance repealed Ordinance No. 69056, to repeal certain provisions of Ordinance No. 72051 and reestablish a Clean Energy Development Board to administer a Property Assessed Clean Energy program within the City of St. Louis. Board Bill Number 160 Introduced by Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer Cosponsors: President Megan Green/Alderman Shane Cohn/Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier/Alderman Michael Browning/Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard/Alderwoman Laura Keys/Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An ordinance recommended by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment appropriating $1,200,000.00 of interest funds earned on the City’s funds received under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; and authorizing the transfer of such funds for water infrastructure repair and replacement project purposes; and containing an emergency clause. Alderwoman Daniela Velázquez Chair of the Committee 19. Third Reading and Final Passage of Board Bills – Consent President Green directed the Associate Clerk to the Third Reading and Final Passage of Board Bills – Consent Calendar. The Associate Clerk read the following: Board Bill Number 131 Introduced by Alderwoman Jami Cox Antwi Cosponsors: Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard/Alderman Shane Cohn/Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer/Alderwoman Laura Keys/Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier/Alderman Michael Browning/Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An Ordinance providing for the execution and delivery of an amendment to Cooperation Agreement by and among the City of St. Louis, Gateway Foundation, and Terrace View Inc. amending a Cooperation Agreement with regard to the Urban Garden within the Gateway Mall, and containing an Emergency Clause. Board Bill Number 132 Introduced by Alderwoman Jamie Cox-Antwi Cosponsor: Alderman Michael Browning Page 14 of 24  An Ordinance recommended by the Board of Public Service authorizing and directing the Mayor and Comptroller of the City of St. Louis to execute a quitclaim deed vacating right of way and quitclaiming all of the City of St. Louis’ interest in the property, improvements, and easements for the MacArthur Bridge approach in Illinois; dissolving the Municipal Bridge Commission; and containing a severability clause. Board Bill Number 157 As Amended in Committee Introduced by Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard Cosponsors: President Megan Green/Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer/Alderman Shane Cohn/Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier/Alderman Michael Browning/Alderwoman Laura Keys/Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An ordinance recommended by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment appropriating $3,800,000 of interest funds earned on the City’s funds received under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Pub. L. No. 117-2 (March 11, 2021) (ARPA); and authorizing the transfer of such funds for City’s ability to provide services to prevent homelessness and displacement for households impacted by the tornado; containing an emergency and severability clause. Board Bill Number 158 Floor Substitute Introduced by Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard Cosponsors: President Megan Green/Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer/Alderman Shane Cohn/Alderwoman Daniela Velázquez/Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier/Alderman Michael Browning/Alderwoman Laura Keys/Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 72051, which ordinance repealed Ordinance No. 69056, to repeal certain provisions of Ordinance No. 72051 and reestablish a Clean Energy Development Board to administer a Property Assessed Clean Energy program within the City of St. Louis. Board Bill Number 160 Introduced by Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer Cosponsors: President Megan Green/Alderman Shane Cohn/Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier/Alderman Michael Browning/Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard/Alderwoman Laura Keys/Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An ordinance recommended by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment appropriating $1,200,000.00 of interest funds earned on the City’s funds received under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; and authorizing the transfer of such funds for water infrastructure repair and replacement project purposes; and containing an emergency clause. President Green recognized Ms. Clark-Hubbard on the motion to adopt the Third Reading and Final Passage of Board Bills Consent Calendar. Ms. Clark-Hubbard moved to adopt the Third Reading and Final Passage of Board Bills – Consent Calendar. Seconded by Ms. Sonnier. President Green directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll on the motion to adopt the Third Reading and Final Passage of Board Bills – Consent Calendar. The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded: The following voted Aye: Page 15 of 24  Ms. Schweitzer, Mr. Oldenburg, Mr. Cohn, Mr. Narayan, Mr. Devoti, Ms. Velázquez, Ms. Sonnier, Ms. Cox-Antwi, Mr. Browning, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Key, Ms. Boyd, Mr. Aldridge, and President Green. A total of 14 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: None The following voted Present: None The following Abstained: None The following recused themselves: None The following were present but did not vote: 1 Ms. Tyus A total of 14 votes were cast. The motion carried. 20. Third Reading and Final Passage of Board Bills None. 21. Report of Finally Passed Board Bills and Signage by the President President Green directed the Associate Clerk to the Report of Finally Passed Board Bills and Signage by the President Calendar. The Associate Clerk Read the following: Report of Finally Passed Board Bills Board Bill Number 131 Introduced by Alderwoman Jami Cox Antwi Cosponsors: Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard/Alderman Shane Cohn/Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer/Alderwoman Laura Keys/Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier/Alderman Michael Browning/Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An Ordinance providing for the execution and delivery of an amendment to Cooperation Agreement by and among the City of St. Louis, Gateway Foundation, and Terrace View Inc. amending a Cooperation Agreement with regard to the Urban Garden within the Gateway Mall, and containing an Emergency Clause. Board Bill Number 132 Introduced by Alderwoman Jamie Cox-Antwi Cosponsor: Alderman Michael Browning An Ordinance recommended by the Board of Public Service authorizing and directing the Mayor and Comptroller of the City of St. Louis to execute a quitclaim deed vacating right of way and quitclaiming all of the City of St. Louis’ interest in the property, improvements, and easements for the MacArthur Bridge approach in Illinois; dissolving the Municipal Bridge Commission; and containing a severability clause. Page 16 of 24  Board Bill Number 157 As Amended in Committee Introduced by Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard Cosponsors: President Megan Green/Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer/Alderman Shane Cohn/Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier/Alderman Michael Browning/Alderwoman Laura Keys/Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An ordinance recommended by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment appropriating $3,800,000 of interest funds earned on the City’s funds received under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Pub. L. No. 117-2 (March 11, 2021) (ARPA); and authorizing the transfer of such funds for City’s ability to provide services to prevent homelessness and displacement for households impacted by the tornado; containing an emergency and severability clause. Board Bill Number 158 Floor Substitute Introduced by Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard Cosponsors: President Megan Green/Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer/Alderman Shane Cohn/Alderwoman Daniela Velázquez/Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier/Alderman Michael Browning/Alderwoman Laura Keys/Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 72051, which ordinance repealed Ordinance No. 69056, to repeal certain provisions of Ordinance No. 72051 and reestablish a Clean Energy Development Board to administer a Property Assessed Clean Energy program within the City of St. Louis. Board Bill Number 160 Introduced by Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer Cosponsors: President Megan Green/Alderman Shane Cohn/Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier/Alderman Michael Browning/Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard/Alderwoman Laura Keys/Alderman Rasheen Aldridge An ordinance recommended by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment appropriating $1,200,000.00 of interest funds earned on the City’s funds received under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; and authorizing the transfer of such funds for water infrastructure repair and replacement project purposes; and containing an emergency clause. President Green recognized Ms. Clark-Hubbard on the motion to adopt the Third Reading and Final Passage of Board Bills Consent Calendar. President Signs Board Bills In open Session and without objections, President Green signed all Third Read and Finally Passed Board Bills to the end that they might become law. 22. First Reading of Resolutions and Reference to Committees President Green directed the Associate Clerk to the First Reading of Resolutions and Reference to Committees. The Associate Clerk Read the following: RESOLUTION 258 OPPOSING MISSOURI HOUSE BILL 3066/SENATE BILL 1657AND THE RECENT UNACCOUNTABLE ACTIONS OF THE POLICE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Page 17 of 24 WHEREAS, the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners (“Police Board”), a body where 4 of the 5 members are appointed by the Governor, has demonstrated a pattern of reckless fiscal behavior that threatens the financial stability of the City we all want to see thrive; and WHEREAS, in February 2026, the Police Board submitted a proposed budget for that exceeded the State’s mandated amount by $72 million; and WHEREAS, this proposed budget included a near-doubling of officer salary, which accounts for an increase of more than $30 million, which was submitted to the Mayor's office with less than a day’s notice before the Board voted to certify it. This denies the Mayor, who is the only member of the Board who represents the voters of the City, from providing a meaningful opportunity to review, analyze, or respond to its contents; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis strongly supports its police officers and believes they deserve competitive salaries and the respect and investment that the essential nature of their work demands, which is why the City has been pouring a significant amount of resources into them; and WHEREAS, The Police Board's approach does not represent a good-faith effort to lift up officers given that it more closely represents a power grab that bypasses the elected officials, the taxpayers, and the community partnerships necessary to make any raise sustainable and lasting; and WHEREAS, St. Louis will never be made safer by a Police Board that operates as though the rest of City government does not exist; and WHEREAS, Public safety is not achieved in isolation, but through streets that are maintained and give the residents pride in living there, youth who have opportunities to thrive instead of opportunities to get into trouble, families that are housed in buildings that are dignifying, and communities that are wholly invested in; and WHEREAS, as it stands now, every dollar the Board seeks to take beyond what the City has budgeted, and what the State has mandated, is a dollar taken from the holistic approach to what makes us safe; and WHEREAS, Mayor Cara Spencer has stated that the Police Board's proposed budget would force massive layoffs across Streets, Refuse, and every other City department. The Police Board's fiscal recklessness threatens the livelihoods of thousands of City employees and the services that residents depend on; and WHEREAS, on January 21st, 2026 Missouri State Representative Brad Christ, who does not represent anyone who lives in the City of St. Louis, filed House Bill 3066 (“HB 3066”), which would remove all ability for the municipally ran Board of Estimate and Apportionment to deny line-item transfers for the Board, as well as transfer litigation cost for police misconduct from the State to the City; and WHEREAS, on February 10, 2026, Missouri State Senator Travis Fitzwater filed Senate Bill 1657 (“SB 1657”), which is identical to HB 3066; and WHEREAS, HB 3066 and SB 1657 would dramatically accelerate and entrench the City’s problems by allowing the Police Board to hide tens of millions of dollars from the City’s budget while also stripping the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of its authority to approve transfers within the police budget, eliminating a critical check on how public dollars are spent once appropriated; and WHEREAS, If HB 3066 or SB 1657 becomes law, the liability for police-related lawsuits, settlements, and judgments would be transferred to the City of St. Louis, meaning St. Louis taxpayers would bear the full Page 18 of 24 financial risk of police conduct while simultaneously being denied full visibility into the true cost of the department they are funding; and WHEREAS, HB 3066 and SB 1657 would grant the Police Board the unilateral authority to move money between budget classifications without seeking approval from any elected or appointed oversight body, a power granted to no other City department; and WHEREAS, the City has been working for several months in good faith with the Missouri Attorney General’s Office on a Memorandum of Understanding to resolve the important legal issues of representation, liability, payment, settlement authority, and other key issues, making these pieces of legislation both unnecessary and potentially counter to this collaborative effort that all parties believe is close to being resolved; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis faces profound and layered public safety challenges that cannot be solved by budget increases alone, they require violence prevention, behavioral health response, trauma-informed services, neighborhood investment, and the kind of trust between residents and officers that is built through community engagement and accountability, not state mandates by an unaccountable Police Board. HB 3066 and SB 1657 make every one of these proven solutions harder by constraining the City's fiscal flexibility and concentrating decision-making power in a board that answers to Jefferson City rather than to the people of St. Louis. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis that we pause in our deliberations to oppose Missouri HB 3066 and SB 1657; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board calls on the Police Board of Commissioners to immediately return to the table in good faith partners in order to develop a police budget that honors our officers, respects our residents, and reflects the realities of a city that must invest in all of its residents; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we further direct the Clerk of this Board of Aldermen to spread a copy of this Resolution across the minutes of these proceedings and to prepare a commemorative copy of this resolution to the members of the Missouri House Committee on Crime and Public Safety, the Missouri Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety, and to others as she sees fit. Introduced this 6th Day of March 2026 by: The Honorable Rasheen Aldridge, Alderman of the 14th Ward Cosponsors: The Honorable Megan Green, President of the Board of Aldermen The Honorable Daniela Velázquez, Alderwoman 6th Ward President Green recognized Mr. Aldridge on Resolution Number 258. Mr. Aldridge moved to send Resolution to the Public Safety Committee. Seconded by Ms. Sonnier. Ms. Velázquez and President Green asked to be added as cosponsors to Resolution Number 258. The Associate Clerk acknowledge. President Green called for the vote to send Resolution Number 258 to the Public Safety Committee The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Page 19 of 24 23. Second Reading of Resolutions, Committee Reports and Adoptions None. 24. Courtesy Resolutions President Green directed the Associate Clerk to the Courtesy Resolutions Calendar. The Associate Clerk read the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 257 HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SARAH LYNETTE GLEASON WHEREAS, Sarah Lynette Gleason was born on October 20, 1965 in St. Louis Missouri to Myrtle Gleason- Pernell and Samuel Jones. Sarah was loving called Net by her close friends and family; and WHEREAS, Sarah was truly led by God in everything she did in her life. Her faith walk began at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Illinois, where she was baptized, served on many church organizations and remained a member at the time of her passing; and WHEREAS, Sarah graduated from Sumner high school in 1984. After graduation she marked on a journey in computers by attending the Vocational Trade Center where she earned a degree in computer applications; and WHEREAS, with her new found education in 1989, Sarah applied and received a job from the St. Louis City Board of Aldermen as a Secretary to the Aldermen and Alderwomen who served the City of St. Louis. During her tenure at the Board, Sarah was promoted to Executive Secretary. After almost 30 years of service, she retired in 2018 due to health complications. During her time at the Board Sarah worked with many Aldermen and Alderwomen always willing to lend a helping hand. In 1991 Sarah Gleason became the 1 st Secretary to a then new 20th Ward Alderwoman Sharon Tyus. Alderwoman Tyus remembers Sarah as one of the kindest most gentle persons she has ever known; and WHEREAS, Sarah’s passion was serving God, studying his word, working for her church in any capacity, helping others when and where she could, eating good food, and playing cards. She loved watching and looking over her family member’s kids, especially her cousins and her nephew. Sarah’s love for God and family was like none other. She always had a listening ear, a positive and encouraging word to say, and a good scripture to back it up, just in case you didn’t believe or needed to know; and WHEREAS, Monday, February 16, 2026 God called Sarah Lynette Gleason home. However, we can still hear Sarah say, “We are confident I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” II Corinthians 5:8; and WHEREAS, Sarah was proceeded in death by her parents and her grandparents. Her parents were Myrtle Gleason-Pernell and Samuel Jones. Her grandparents were Sarah and James Gleason, Sr., and her uncle James Gleason, Jr., and Aunts Marie Gleason and Johnnie Bea Jones. Sarah leaves behind many precious memories with her family and friends, including her brother, James, Tyrone Gleason Sr.; her Uncle Alfred (Gwen) Gleason, her aunt Willean Gleason, her nephew Tyrone Gleason Jr., her great-nephew and niece, Tiauna and Adonis Gleason, and a host of people who loved and cherished her. Sarah, truly loved God and she wanted to get to know him. Sarah may be gone from this place but we know she is truly present with God. We know Sarah, is still looking over us as well and trying to encourage us to get to know the Lord. Sarah’s presence, wisdom, and kindness will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Page 20 of 24 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis, that this Honorable Board pause in our deliberations to join the sponsor of this resolution in expressing her deepest sympathy to the family of Ms. Sarah Lynette Gleason upon her passing. We instruct the Clerk of this Honorable Board of Aldermen to prepare a properly inscribed copy of this resolution to be presented to Sarah’s family at a time and place deemed appropriate by the sponsor. Introduced this 6th day of March, 2026 by: The Honorable Sharon Tyus, Alderwoman 12th Ward Co-Sponsors: Th Honorable Shane Cohn, Alderman 3rd Ward The Honorable Shameem Clark Hubbard, Alderwoman 10th Ward The Honorable Laura Keys, Alderwoman 11th Ward RESOLUTION 259 HONORING JUSTINA CORONEL FOR HER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS THROUGH JOURNALISM, COMMUNITY ADVOCACY, AND LEADERSHIP WHEREAS, Justina Coronel has dedicated seven years of her professional life to serving the people of the City of St. Louis as a multi-skilled journalist for KSDK, where she shoots, writes, edits, and reports her own stories with compassion, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to truth; and WHEREAS, born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and a graduate of Florida State University and University of Miami, Justina chose St. Louis in 2019 as the next step in her career, embracing this community as her own and quickly becoming one of its most trusted storytellers; and WHEREAS, throughout her tenure in St. Louis, Justina Coronel has centered her reporting on the voices of victims and survivors, elevating stories of domestic violence, community resilience, and justice with care and humanity, ensuring that those most affected by tragedy were heard with dignity and respect; and WHEREAS, her victim-centered coverage of radiation exposure in North St. Louis County and along Coldwater Creek helped inform and empower families seeking compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, bringing clarity to complex federal policy and contributing to increased public awareness and access to millions of dollars in federal funding for affected residents; and WHEREAS, Justina Coronel’s excellence in journalism has been recognized with numerous honors, including two Associated Press awards for Best Multi-Media Journalist and Best Continuing Coverage, the 2024 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award, four Mid-America Emmy Award nominations, the 2023 Reporter of the Year award from the Illinois News Broadcasters Association, second place for Best Reporter in 2024 from the same organization, induction into the St. Louis Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2024, the Hispanic Emerging Leader Award from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis, the 2023 Safe Connections Impact Award, and KSDK’s own Unsung Hero Award as nominated by her colleagues; and WHEREAS, beyond her reporting, Justina Coronel has demonstrated extraordinary civic leadership through her service as a board member for St. Martha’s Hall and the Hispanic Leaders Group, as Chair of the Safe Connections Young Professionals Board, and as a volunteer crisis worker for Safe Connections since 2019, embodying her belief that journalism must be paired with action and community engagement; and WHEREAS, in 2025, Justina Coronel helped launch the St. Louis chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and served as its founding President, establishing a vital platform to promote fair, accurate, Page 21 of 24 and inclusive coverage of Latino communities and to support the next generation of journalists in a city with one of the fastest-growing Hispanic populations in the nation; and WHEREAS, through her leadership in the newsroom and in the broader community, Justina Coronel has strengthened public trust in local journalism, uplifted underrepresented voices, and reminded the City of St. Louis that storytelling done with compassion can change lives; and WHEREAS, as she turns the page to a new chapter in her career, the impact of her work will continue to resonate in the families she has empowered, the policies she has helped illuminate, the journalists she has mentored, and the community she has served with heart and conviction; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by this Honorable Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis that we pause in our deliberations to recognize, honor, and celebrate Justina Coronel for her distinguished contributions to journalism and to the people of St. Louis; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Aldermen extends its sincere gratitude to Justina Coronel for seven years of dedicated service to this City and wishes her continued success in the next chapter of her career, confident that wherever she goes, she will continue to elevate the profession and the communities she serves; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of this Board be directed to spread a copy of this Resolution across the minutes of these proceedings and to prepare a commemorative copy to the end that it may be presented to Justina Coronel at a time and place deemed appropriate by the Sponsor. Introduced on this 6th day of March, 2026, by: The Honorable Daniela Velázquez, Alderperson, 6th Ward RESOLUTION 260 HONORING SLOW SPREAD LOVE WHEREAS Molique D. Patton-Taylor, better known as Slow Spread Love, one of the hottest new artists hailing from the Northside of St. Louis, MO will bring his very unique sound for the first time LIVE with HUSTL3 for the C1T4 LIVE x SLOW SPREAD LOVE show on March 7th, 2026 at The Sanctioned Sneaker Collective; and WHEREAS Slow Spread Love’s artistry is inspired by his environment, his family, his fans, and his supporters. His ultimate goal with the music is to uplift and spread love throughout his people and to let his music be the soundtrack to their lives; and WHEREAS Slow Spread Love crafts his music at the intersection of soul, vulnerability, and quiet strength, blending heartfelt storytelling with melodic depth, creating records that linger rooted in lived experience, emotional honesty, and perspective that connects across cultures; and WHEREAS Slow Spread Love hopes his fans are able to use his music as therapy while also getting to know him. He appreciates all aspects of the music industry, in front of the scenes, behind the scenes, and everything in between; and WHEREAS Slow Spread Love’s reputation is building as one of the Midwest’s most compelling rising voices, having performed with St. Louis’s own AJ McQueen and others earning recognition for music that carries both Page 22 of 24 weight and warmth. His growing momentum reached a national spotlight when Nelly gave him a public co-sign on Drink Champs, a moment that amplified what listeners already knew and confirmed his music resonates; and WHEREAS, whether through speakers or on stage, Slow Spread Love delivers songs that move people blending intimacy with presence and reflection with power. He is a firm believer in God and teamwork and knows with the help of his loyal fans and support system, alongside his beloved mother Monica Patton, the sky is the limit. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by The Board of Aldermen of The City of St. Louis that we pause in our deliberations to recognize, honor, and congratulate Slow Spread Love on his first self-produced LIVE show and wish him continued success for years to come. We further direct the clerk of this board to spread a copy of this resolution across the minutes of these proceedings and to prepare commemorative copy to the end that it may be presented by the sponsor. Introduced this 6th day of March 2026 by: The Honorable Shameem Clark Hubbard, Alderwoman 10th Ward The Courtesy Resolutions Calendar was adopted under the Special Order of the Day. 25. Miscellaneous and Unfinished Business None 26. Announcements President Green directed the Associate Clerk to Announcements. The Associate Clerk read the following: MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026 POET LAUREATE TASK FORCE MEETING-4PM-WEBINAR TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026 NONE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026 NONE THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026 HUDZ-11AM-KENNEDY ROOM FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 FULL BOARD MEETING-10AM-CHAMBERS 27. Excused Aldermen President Green recognized Ms. Clark-Hubbard on the motion to excuse. Ms. Clark-Hubbard stated that all members were present 28. Adjournment President Green recognized Ms. Clark-Hubbard on the adjournment motion. Page 23 of 24  Ms. Clark-Hubbard moved to adjourn the meeting under rules until Friday, March 13, 2026, at 10am in the Chambers. Seconded Mr. Cohn. President Green called for the vote on the motion to adjourn the meeting under rules until Friday, March 13, 2026, at 10am in the Chambers. The motion was carried unanimously by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50am. Minutes Submitted by: Sharita Rogers Clerk, St. Louis Board of Aldermen Page 24 of 24