Public Safety Committee Meeting

Overview

Description

In Person/ Hybrid Meeting 

This Board of Aldermen committee meeting will be held in person in the Kennedy Room 208 at the St. Louis City Hall. Members of the public may attend in person or use the Zoom Webinar Link below to join the meeting virtually. 

Public Comments

Public comment will be taken on the designated Board Bills and topics listed below. A sign in sheet will be available for those who wish to make public comment in person. There is no pre-registration to speak at this meeting. Rules for speaking are outlined below.

COVID Protocols for In Person Attendance 

The Board of Aldermen continues to encourage observing COVID-19 safety protocols in the office and during in person meetings, when transmission rates are high. Those who wish to wear a mask are encouraged to do so. The wearing of a mask is optional.

Public Seating, Free and Open to the Public 

This meeting is free and open to the public. There is designated seating in the Committee Meeting room for members of the public who wish to attend. 

Electronic Viewing

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

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

STL TV PLAYBACK TIMES FOR THE FULL BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETINGS 

MONDAY THRU SUNDAY @ 2:00 am
MONDAY THRU SUNDAY @ 10:00 am
MONDAY THRU SUNDAY @ 4:00 pm
MONDAY THRU SUNDAY @ 10:00 pm

On Charter Cable with digital box (Channel 992) 

On AT&T U-Verse Channel 99

 To attend and/or testify at this meeting virtually click the Zoom link below: 

https://stlouis-mo-gov.zoom.us/j/89174753325?pwd=cVdoekJHb3g3ZDUvVkU5dVkvaHBVUT09 

Procedures to Speak in Committee Meetings Virtually

The Chair of the Committee will announce when the meeting will be open for public comment. If you wish to speak, click the “Raise Hand” icon and function in the Zoom Meeting Screen while in the meeting. This will place a raised hand next to your name. Usually only people showing a raised hand will be called on to speak.

When the Chair is ready for you to speak you will be moved from the attendee list to the participant list by the meeting manager. You will be moved back to the attendee list once you are completed. Speakers from the public will be called to speak in order of appearance on the list. Committee members may have questions after your talk.

When you enter the meeting to speak the Chair will ask your name and may ask if you are for, against or have no position on the petition. The Chair may also ask other questions related to your relationship to the petition.

The Chair will determine the amount of time all speakers will have. The Chair may determine this after all those wishing to speak have raised their hands. The time usually allotted to speak is about three (3) minutes. The exact time will be announced by the Chair before the public comments begin. 

Board of Aldermen Rule 34 - Public Hearing Procedures 

After the presentation of a bill, resolution, or topic for discussion by City Officials or invited guests at a Committee Meeting, the proponents and the opponents of said bill or resolution shall be heard alternately, and public comment on the topic for discussion shall be heard. If the hearing is set in person, all persons who wish to testify at a public hearing shall sign a list which shall be made available by the Chair of the Committee at least one-half hour before the announced time of the hearing. If the hearing is held via electronic communication, all persons who wish to testify may, but are not required to sign up in advance. Registered persons (if any) shall be called upon first, followed by participants who request to testify during the hearing. 

The initial presentation of any witness shall be no longer than five minutes except with the permission of the Committee Chair, but any witness may respond to questions by members of the Committee for an additional period of time to be determined by the Committee Chair; and any witness may submit written testimony to the Committee at any time prior to the conclusion of the hearing on the bill.

Written Comments

Written comments to be shared with members of the Board may be emailed to the Board of Aldermen Clerk - Mr. Terry Kennedy at: boameetings@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.

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 boameetings@stlouis-mo.gov or call 314-589-6845 at least 48 hours before the meeting.

The committee will discuss and take public comment on the following:

Discussions:

Item Number 1

Unexpended Crime Prevention Program Funds

The committee will discuss proposals received from various community organizations and agencies related to funding youth crime prevention programs from unexpended funds from the City's Fiscal Years of 2024 and 2025. 

The Public Safety Committee may recess and convene as the Public Safety - Prop S Subcommittee to discuss various proposals and return to the Public Safety Committee meeting to finally adopt Resolution Number 51 listed below. 

Board Bills

Board Bill Number 33
Introduced by Alderman Matt Devoti, Thomas Oldenburg, Bret Narayan, Michael Browning

An ordinance, requested by the Sheriff of the City of St. Louis, identifying the powers delegated to the Sheriff while proscribing from the Office those activities not specifically provided to the Sheriff by the Missouri Constitution, by Missouri statute, by City of St. Louis ordinance, or as specifically authorized by the Board of Alderman.

Resolutions

Resolution Number 51
Introduced by Alderman Bret Narayan, Rasheen Aldridge

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Ordinance Number 67794 the Public Safety Committee does hereby approve the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee for the appropriation of unexpended crime prevention program funds from the City of St. Louis’ Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2025 in the amount of 1,974,015.91 as outlined in Exhibit A attached.

Meeting Recording

Contacts and Location