Transportation and Commerce Committee Meeting

Overview

Description

Link to Meeting Materials

The below link can be clicked to view the meeting agenda and other related meeting materials. After using the link search the list for this meeting and click on it to see the meeting documents. Meeting documents will be available to review at least 24 hours before the meeting. 

https://stlouismo.portal.civicclerk.com/    

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 Acting Clerk – Ms. Sharita Rogers at: boameetings@stlouis-mo.gov. They may also be mailed through the US Postal Service or dropped off. They should be addressed to: Ms. Sharita Rogers, Acting 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 items:

Board Bills

Board Bill Number 10
Introduced by Alderman Thomas Oldenburg, Laura Keys

The bill prohibits retail tobacco stores from being open to the public for business between the hours of 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM. Retail tobacco store is defined as any retail store where tobacco products and or nicotine vape products are sold, and: more than fifty percent (50%) of the retail floor space is devoted to the display of tobacco products, tobacco accessories, nicotine vape products, and or vape devices for sale to the public; or, sales of tobacco products, tobacco accessories, nicotine vape products and vape devices account for fifty percent (50%) or more of total sales.

Board Bill Number 17
Introduced by Alderman Shane Cohn

This Board Bill authorizes the acceptance generally of grant agreements offered by the State of Missouri for the furtherance of airport operations and programs. This Board Bill contains a severability clause.

Board Bill Number 25
Introduced by Alderman Shane Cohn, President Megan E Green

An ordinance amending Title 18 - Airports and Aviation Code, of the Revised Code of the City of St. Louis, to add a new chapter pertaining to car rental operations at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Board Bill Number 35
Introduced by Alderman Shane Cohn, Anne Schweitzer, President Megan E Green

This Bill is the City’s annual appropriation of the Transportation Sales Tax imposed pursuant to Section 94.600 through 94.655, RSMo., from the City Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $26,308,000 to the Bi-State Development Agency for transportation purposes for the period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This Bill contains an emergency clause.

Board Bill Number 36
Introduced by Alderman Shane Cohn, Anne Schweitzer, President Megan E Green

This Bill is the City’s annual appropriation of the Transit Sales Tax imposed pursuant to Section 94.660, RSMo., from the City Public Transit Sales Tax Trust Fund – Account ONE in the amount of $13,657,000 to the Bi-State Development Agency for the period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This Bill contains an emergency clause.

Board Bill Number 37
Introduced by Alderman Shane Cohn, Anne Schweitzer, President Megan E Green

This Bill is the City’s annual appropriation of the Transit Sales Tax imposed pursuant to Section 94.660, RSMo., from the City Public Transit Sales Tax Trust Fund – Account TWO in the amount of $13,657,000 to the Bi-State Development Agency for the period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This Bill contains an emergency clause.

Board Bill Number 40
Introduced by Alderman Shane Cohn

This Board Bill authorizes the execution of a Lease Agreement between The City of St. Louis, Missouri (the “City”) and the City of St. Louis Port Authority (“Lessee”) for certain real property being the Improved Wharf for the purpose of maintaining, beautifying, and improving the premises, and operating a controlled system of paid parking for a period of twenty-five (25) years.

Board Bill Number 41
Introduced by Alderman Shane Cohn

This Board Bill authorizes the execution of a Lease Agreement between The City of St. Louis, Missouri (the “City”) and the City of St. Louis Port Authority (“Lessee”) for certain real property in the Marine Villa and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods for the purpose facilitating the South Riverfront Redevelopment Project for a period of twenty-five (25) years.

Board Bill Number 103
Introduced by Alderman Shane Cohn

An Ordinance recommended and approved by the Airport Commission, and Board of Estimate and Apportionment authorizing and directing the Director of Airports and the Comptroller of The City of St. Louis, owner and operator of the St. Louis Lambert International Airport, to enter into and execute the Second Amendment to the WiFi and Distributed Antenna System Operating Agreement (AL-263), originally authorized by Ordinance Number 69919, between the City and Concourse Communications Group, LLC; and containing a severability clause.

Board Bill Number 116
Introduced by Alderman Shane Cohn

This Board Bill authorizes and directs the Director of Airports and Comptroller of the City to execute the “First Amendment to News/Gift Specialty Concession Agreement” (AL-212). This Board Bill contains a severability clause.

Board Bill Number 117
Introduced by Alderman Shane Cohn

This Board Bill authorizes and directs the Director of Airports and Comptroller of the City to execute the “Second Amendment to Electronics Retail Concession Agreement” (AL-214). This Board Bill contains a severability clause.

Board Bill Number 118
Introduced by Alderman Shane Cohn

This Board Bill authorizes the transfer of $13,727,769 from the Airport Debt Service Stabilization Fund to the Airport Revenue Fund to make funds available to mitigate rates in Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Board Bill Number 167
Introduced by Alderman Rasheen Aldridge, Jami CoxAntwi

An ordinance amending ordinance number 68481 to create a limited exemption for convention facilities within the City of St. Louis for certain private events or trade shows. The exemption applies only under specified circumstances and is intended to allow flexibility for convention-related activities while maintaining the overall purpose and enforceability of existing regulations; including a severability clause.

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