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Public Safety Committee

Regular Meeting

St. Louis, MO · December 11, 2025

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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. Page 1 of 4 Minutes prepared by Ora Heggs, Associate Clerk Minutes approved: Jan. 29, 2026 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. Page 2 of 4 Minutes prepared by Ora Heggs, Associate Clerk Minutes approved: Jan. 29, 2026 Members of the committee asked questions and made comments. 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 Page 3 of 4 Minutes prepared by Ora Heggs, Associate Clerk Minutes approved: Jan. 29, 2026 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. Page 4 of 4 Minutes prepared by Ora Heggs, Associate Clerk Minutes approved: Jan. 29, 2026

Agenda

Agenda Public Safety Committee Meeting St. Louis Board of Aldermen Thursday, December 11, 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 Thursday, November 20, 2025, committee meeting. 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. Discussion Item Number 2 Update from St. Louis City Justice Center Commissioner Nate Hayward The committee will get an update from Commissioner Nate Hayward. VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony VIII. Announcements IX. Excused Members X. Adjournment

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Agenda Public Safety Committee Meeting St. Louis Board of Aldermen Thursday, December 11, 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 Thursday, November 20, 2025, committee meeting. 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. Discussion Item Number 2 Update from St. Louis City Justice Center Commissioner Nate Hayward Page 1 of 8 The committee will get an update from Commissioner Nate Hayward. VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony VIII. Announcements IX. Excused Members X. Adjournment Page 2 of 8 Minutes Public Safety Regular Committee Thursday, November 20, 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 2:28p.m. II. Roll Call The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll and the following members answered their names: Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Sonnier, Mr. Aldridge, and Chair Narayan. 4 members were present. A quorum was established. The following members joined the meeting while in progress, making a total of 5 members present: Mr. Oldenburg. III. Approval of Minutes Approval of the minutes from the Thursday, November 13, 2025, committee meeting. The Chair stated they would entertain a motion to approve the minutes of the Thursday, November 13, 2025, committee meeting. Mr. Aldridge moved to approve the minutes of the Thursday, November 13, 2025, committee meeting. Seconded by Ms. Clark-Hubbard. The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll and the following votes were recorded: The following voted Aye: Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Sonnier, Mr. Aldridge Page 3 of 8 and Chair Narayan. 4 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 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 comments on the following) Discussion Item Number 1 Prop S. Funds The committee will discuss Prop S funds. The Chair recognized Marvin Teer, Commissioner of the Office of Violence Prevention. Mr. Teer provided a brief summary of the applicants that his staff recommended for Prop S Funding. 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 put Prop S Funding before the committee. Page 4 of 8 Chair Narayan asked members of the committee for questions and comments. Ms. Clark-Hubbard stated that she had a voice amendment that she would like to put before the committee. Ms. Clark-Hubbard discussed the amendment. 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 entertained a motion to pass Amendment 1 to Prop S Funding out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Ms. Clark-Hubbard moved to pass Amendment 1 to Prop S Funding out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Seconded by Mr. Aldridge. Amendment 1 Introduced by Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard To allocate the Residual Funds of $9,124.00 in Prop S Funding to The Archway MO Chapter of the Links Incorporated. 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, Mr. Aldridge and Chair Narayan. 5 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: None The following abstained: None The following were present but did not vote: None Page 5 of 8 A total of 5 votes were cast. The motion carried. After no further discussion, the Chair entertained a motion to pass Prop S Funding as amended out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Mr. Aldridge moved to pass Prop S Funding as amended out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Seconded by Mr. Narayan. Mr. Aldridge requested the previous roll. Hearing no objection to the previous roll, the Chair stated that Prop S Funding as Amended passed out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. The Associate Clerk recorded the following votes from the previous roll: The Associate Clerk recorded the following votes. 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. VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony None Page 6 of 8 VIII. Announcements Ms. Clark-Hubbard announced that the next Public Safety meeting will discuss issues surrounding mold and air pollution from the demolition. IX. Excused Members The Chair entertained a motion to excuse Ms. Velazquez for necessary absences. Mr. Aldridge moved to excuse Ms. Velazquez for necessary absences. Seconded by Ms. Clark-Hubbard. Mr. Aldridge requested the previous roll. Hearing no objection to the previous roll, the Chair stated that Ms. Velazquez was excused for necessary absence. The Associate Clerk recorded the following votes from the previous roll. The Associate Clerk recorded the following votes. 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. Page 7 of 8 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 Mr. Narayan. Mr. Narayan requested the previous roll. Hearing no objection to the previous roll the Chair adjourned the meeting. The Associate Clerk recorded the following votes from the previous roll. The Associate Clerk recorded the following votes. 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. The meeting adjourned at 2:43p.m. Page 8 of 8