Health and Human Services Committee Meeting

Overview

Description

Overview:

Due to the COVID-19 virus the Board of Aldermen is holding regular meetings by electronic Webinar. Each meeting will have an electronic link and phone number that can be used to view and/or listen to a meeting. Each meeting will also have a Meeting ID Number that can be used if requested while you are accessing the meeting.

The public may view or listen to this meeting by following the below instructions:

Using Links:

To access a meeting electronically you may place your cursor on the link below that is related to the meeting you wish to view and press the Ctrl Key and simultaneously Left Click your mouse to join the webinar. You may also copy the link below and paste it or type it into the search bar of your browser and click search.

Phone Numbers: 

To access a meeting by phone please dial any of the domestic numbers provided and follow the prompts. You may be asked for the Meeting ID number. This number is supplied below for each meeting.

Members of the public may also view the live streaming of the Webinar meeting at:

On Charter Cable with digital box (Channel 992) 

On AT&T U-Verse Channel 99

You may watch the meeting live via the web @ www.stltv.net [www.stltv.net] 

You may also watch the meeting on Youtube @https://youtube.com/CityofStLouisMO      

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Meeting ID: 817 6925 7679
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Public Hearing 
The committee will take public comment on the Board Bills and/or Resolutions listed in this meeting announcement. This meeting will be held by Zoom Webinar. A person may speak at this committee hearing via a Zoom Webinar Link, which will allow them to be visible at the meeting. Please see the following instructions on how to register to speak to the committee. 

Procedures to Register to Speak

Email or Phone Requests:

Those interested in making a comment on the Board Bills and/or Resolutions listed in this meeting announcement must send an email or call in by phone expressing their interest to speak. This email should be sent to the Board of Aldermen Clerk - Mr. Terry Kennedy at: kennedyt@stlouis-mo.gov. Persons may also call 314 589-6845 and leave a message if they want to speak.

Required Information

The email sent or phone message should supply a person’s name, street address, email contact address or area code and phone number if they are calling in their request. It should specify which Board Bill and/or Resolution Number(s) a person wants to speak about. They should also indicate if they are in “support”, “in opposition” or have “no position” on the Board Bill and/or Resolution Number(s) they wish to speak about.  Failure to supply all the requested information may result in a person not being able to speak.

Confirmation:

Those making a request by email will receive an email confirmation and then later a link from the St. Louis Communications Division that will allow them to join the meeting as a speaker. Procedures will also be sent to those wishing to speak. Those calling in by phone will receive a return phone call with all the pertinent information. Please note that if you do not receive a confirmation email or a return phone call no later than an hour before the meeting your request may not have been received.

Registration Deadline:

All requests to speak at this hearing must be made by 1pm the day before this hearing.

Order of Speaking:

Speakers will be called to speak in accordance with the Rules of the Board of Aldermen which can be found on the Board of Aldermen Website. The link is below.

Rules of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/aldermen/rules/upload/boa-rules-2021-2022-session-final.pdf

Visibility

Speakers must use a device that allows them to be seen when speaking. 

Written Comments

Written comments to be shared with members of the Board about redistricting may be emailed to Mr. Terry Kennedy kennedyt@stlouis-mo.gov. They may also be mailed through the US Postal Service or dropped off. They should be addressed to: Mr. Terry Kennedy, Clerk, St. Louis Board of Aldermen, St. Louis City Hall 1200 Market Street Room 230, St. Louis Mo. 63103. If you want them available for this meeting they must be received by 1pm the day of this meeting.

Those with Disabilities

Individuals with disabilities who may need sign language interpreters, written materials in alternative formats, or other accommodations should make a request to kennedyt@stlouis-mo.gov or call 314-589-6845 at least 48 hours before the meeting.

The committee will meet to review and discuss the following: 

Board Bills

Board Bill Number 166
Introduced by Alderwoman Christine Ingrassia

This Board Bill authorizes the Department of Health (the “DOH”) to accept COVID-19 response grant assistance, through the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity -- Enhancing Detection (“ELC-ED”) Expansion award of up to $1,444,604.00 from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (“MDHSS”), for the grant purposes of providing funding assistance with local efforts for COVID-19 related response; authorizing the expenditure of NACCHO IOPSLL grant funds for grant purposes, and to fulfill the obligations of said grant.

Board Bill Number 168
Introduced by Alderwoman Christine Ingrassia

This Board Bill authorizes the Department of Health (the “DOH”) to accept a National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Implementing Overdose Prevention Strategies at the Local Level (IOPSLL) grant of up to $500,000.00 for the grant purposes of implementing research based prevention and early intervention school-based curricula for students at various grade levels to gain life skills tools to successfully resist illegal drug, alcohol and tobacco through the services of PreventEd (formerly known as NCADA, the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse); authorizing the expenditure of NACCHO IOPSLL grant funds for grant purposes, and to fulfill the obligations of said grant.

Board Bill Number 169
Introduced by Alderwoman Christine Ingrassia

This Board Bill authorizes the Department of Health (the “DOH”) to accept a first amended COVID-19 response grant through the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity CARES (“ELC”) award of up to $126,150.00, amending an earlier award of $71,150.00 from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (“MDHSS”) approved by the City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen by ordinance 71355, for the grant purposes of providing funding assistance with local efforts for COVID-19 response, and to fulfill the obligations of the grant.

Resolutions

Resolution Number 170
Introduced by Alderman Bill Stephens

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by this Honorable and Duly Elected Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis that we formally request The Honorable Governor Parson declare a State of Emergency for the City of St. Louis to allow for emergency access to funding, personnel, and resources to aid our St. Louis region hospitals and medical response capacities.

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