Legislation Committe Meeting (CANCELLED)

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:

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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 182
Introduced by Alderman John Collins-Muhammad

An ordinance repealing Section 2 of Ordinance 59513 relating to the Board officers and employees and their removal, and replacing it with a new Section 2 regarding the same; and repealing Sections 3.06.100 and 3.06.120 of the Revised Code of the City of St. Louis relating to the Clerk and Assistant Clerk and their duties, and replacing it with new Sections 3.06.100 and 3.06.120 regarding the, same and creating the position of Associate Clerk; and repealing Ordinance 57660, codified in sections 3.06.260 and 3.06.270 of the Revised Code of the City of St. Louis, regarding the Office of Legislative Research; and repealing Section 3.06.250 of the Revised Code of the City of St. Louis relating to the sergeant-at-arms, and replacing it with new Sections 3.06.250 regarding the same; and repealing Section 4 of Ordinance 59577, relating to the Office of Counsel to the Board and implementing new sections 3.06.280 and 3.06.290 regarding the same; and creating an Office of Financial Analysis; and creating the position of Public Information Officer; and creating the position of Legislative Researcher; and creating the positions of Aldermanic Special Assistant and Administrative Assistants.

Contacts and Location