Health & Human Development Committee

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 Page 1 of 13  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 Page 2 of 13  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 Page 3 of 13  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) Page 4 of 13 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 Page 5 of 13 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, Page 6 of 13 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, Page 7 of 13  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. Page 8 of 13 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. Page 9 of 13  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 Page 10 of 13 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 to the Mental Health Board. Page 11 of 13  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. Page 12 of 13  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 [MIN_SIGNATURES] Page 13 of 13