St. Louis, MO

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Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is discussing a proposal to hold an April 2027 election regarding sales tax reallocation for transit. The body is also reviewing airport improvement programs, traffic calming measures, and the establishment of a weather emergency response program.

• B.B. #59CS: Proposed April 6, 2027 election to reallocate 0.5% sales tax from North-South Metrolink to include Bus Rapid Transit
• B.B. #91CS: Ordinance to establish a Code Blue Emergency Weather Response Program funded by a 3% adult-use marijuana sales tax
• B.B. #65AAIC: Authorization of a public works and improvement program at St. Louis Lambert International Airport
• B.B. #94: Appropriation of national opioid settlement funds to the Department of Health
• B.B. #107: Allocation of unspent ARPA funds for the Water Division, Office of the City Counselor, and Department of Human Services

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee is reviewing two board bills. These include a proposal to establish a municipal receivership process for vacant properties and the authorization of the 2027 Annual Action Plan for federal housing grants.

• Board Bill 90: Ordinance to create 'Municipal Receivership' to rehabilitate, demolish, or sell vacant nuisance property
• Board Bill 104: Authorization for the Mayor to submit the 2027 Annual Action Plan to HUD
• Board Bill 104: Execution of agreements for 2027 CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA grant funds

Transportation & Commerce Committee

The Transportation & Commerce Committee will meet to discuss and take public comment on one Board Bill. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from September and October 2026.

• Board Bill 93: Authorization of the First Amendment to Luggage Cart Rental Agreement (AL-022)

Budget & Public Employees Committee

Public Safety Committee

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Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will discuss Board Bill 105. This ordinance proposes an April 6, 2027, election to determine if data center operators must obtain a business license and pay a license fee.

• Board Bill 105: Proposal for a data center business license and fee election on April 6, 2027

Budget & Public Employees Committee

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Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss a board bill regarding a mutual aid agreement for public works emergency response. The committee will also hear updates from the Administration of the Criminal Justice Center.

• Board Bill 103: Ordinance approving a public works emergency response mutual aid agreement
• Discussion Item 1: Updates from the Administration of the Criminal Justice Center

Health & Human Development Committee

The Health & Human Development Committee will discuss Board Bill 91. This proposed ordinance would establish a Code Blue Emergency Weather Response Program and create a corresponding fund.

• Board Bill 91: Proposal to establish a Code Blue Emergency Weather Response Program funded by the City's local 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana

Budget & Public Employees Committee

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee will discuss two board bills. These include a request for speed humps in the 9th ward and a proposal for an honorary street name.

• Board Bill 79: Installation of speed humps in the 9th ward
• Board Bill 95: Honorary street name 'Bishop Terrence E. Coleman Way' from West Florissant Avenue and Mimika Avenue to West Florissant Avenue and Pamplin Place

Legislation & Rules Committee

The Legislation & Rules Committee will discuss two board bills regarding the city's civil service system. One proposal seeks to put a charter amendment to voters to update human resources systems, while the other outlines procedures for the Civil Service Commission.

• Board Bill 96: Proposed charter amendment to repeal and replace Article XVIII regarding civil service and human resources
• Board Bill 98: Proposed ordinance outlining responsibilities and procedures for the Civil Service Commission

Transportation & Commerce Committee

The Transportation & Commerce Committee will discuss several board bills related to St. Louis Lambert International Airport. These include capital improvement funding, airport director pay and contracts, and lease amendments.

• Board Bill 65: $78,393,294 for a public works and improvement program at St. Louis Lambert International Airport
• Board Bill 67: New pay grade and range for the Director of Airports
• Board Bill 68: Amendment to permit the Mayor to enter into a binding agreement with the Director of Airports exceeding the Mayor's term
• Board Bill 92: Execution of the First Amendment to Lease Agreement (AL-045)
• Board Bill 93: Execution of the First Amendment to Luggage Cart Rental Agreement (AL-022)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is discussing proposals for two public elections on April 6, 2027, regarding transit tax reallocation and data center licensing. The body is also reviewing HUD funding agreements and the appropriation of national opioid settlement funds.

• B.B. #59CS: Proposed April 6, 2027 election to reallocate 0.5% sales tax from North-South Metrolink to other transit enhancements
• B.B. #105: Proposed April 6, 2027 election to require data center business licenses and fees
• B.B. #104: Authorization for 2027 HUD Annual Action Plan and receipt of CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPAIDS funds
• B.B. #94: Appropriation of national opioid settlement funds to the Department of Health
• B.B. #82AAIC: Installation of speed humps on various blocks in the 8th ward

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The committee will hold discussions and take public comment on internal administrative matters. The meeting focuses on performance reviews, staff bargaining, and employee guidelines.

• Annual Performance Reviews
• Collective Bargaining Process for the BOA Staff
• Employee Handbook
• Status of Legislative Assistants after an Alderperson vacates their seat

Health & Human Development Committee

The Health & Human Development Committee will meet to discuss and take public comment on one board bill. The bill proposes allocating funds received from national opioid settlement agreements to the Department of Health.

• Board Bill 94: Appropriation of $953,899.06 to the Department of Health for opioid settlement funds

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss a proposed ordinance regarding a sales tax reallocation. The measure would ask voters to allow funds from a 0.5% sales tax to be used for Bus Rapid Transit or other mass transit initiatives.

• Board Bill 59: Proposal for an April 6, 2027 election to reallocate a one half of one percent sales tax from 'North-South Metrolink' to 'Bus Rapid Transit, North-South Metrolink, or other mass transit initiatives'

Budget & Public Employees Committee

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee will meet to receive an update on the transition to a Department of Transportation. This will include presentations from the Mayor's Office and the Department of Streets.

• Update and presentation on the transition to a Department of Transportation

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will meet to review the minutes from October 13, 2026. The primary agenda item is a discussion regarding the St. Louis Development Corporation's Annual Compliance Report.

• St. Louis Development Corporation Annual Compliance Report discussion

Legislation & Rules Committee

The committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss Board Bill Number 80 as amended. No other board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review.

• Engrossment of Board Bill Number 80 as amended

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Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is discussing several ordinances to update the city's civil service and human resources system, including a potential Charter amendment. The body is also reviewing airport lease amendments and the appropriation of national opioid settlement funds.

• B.B. #96: Proposed voter question to amend the City Charter regarding the civil service and human resources system
• B.B. #94: Appropriation of national opioid settlement funds to the Department of Health
• B.B. #81: Zoning code amendment to define and regulate smoke shops
• B.B. #102: Acceptance of funds for a new refuse transfer station near the South riverfront
• B.B. #92 and #93: Lease and luggage cart rental agreement amendments with Enterprise Leasing Company of STL, LLC at Lambert International Airport

The Board unanimously passed ordinances to regulate smoke shops, codify the Office of Sustainability, and permanently close a block of Oregon Avenue. Additionally, the Board approved several Mayoral appointments to the Nuisance Property Review Board and the Baden Market Centre Special Business District.

• Approved ordinance to define and regulate smoke shops (14-0)
• Approved ordinance to permanently close the 2800 block of Oregon Avenue (14-0)
• Approved ordinance to codify the Office of Sustainability and authorize a Sustainability Director (14-0)
• Approved Mayoral appointments to the Baden Market Centre Special Business District (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Mayoral appointments to the Nuisance Property Review Board (unanimous voice vote)
• Sent B.B. #78 regarding the Street Improvement Fund back to the Public Infrastructure and Utilities Committee (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted the Courtesy Resolutions Calendar (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes from the October 9, 2026 meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee will meet to discuss Board Bill 82. This bill proposes directing the Director of Streets to install speed humps on various blocks in the 8th ward to calm traffic flow.

• Board Bill 82: Installation of speed humps in the 8th ward

Budget & Public Employees Committee

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen meets Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to review three Board Bills and take public comment. Two bills seek approval of Chapter 99 Redevelopment Plans and Blighting Studies for scattered-site affordable housing renovations in the Tiffany, St. Louis Place, and Old North neighborhoods, totaling $34.1 million. A third bill covers a redevelopment area at 1070-1092 South Kingshighway Boulevard, 4575 Oakland Avenue, and 4580 Chouteau Avenue and would allow tax abatement for market-rate and LIHTC projects. The committee will also approve minutes from its October 6, 2026 meeting; no resolutions or committee discussions are listed.

• Board Bill 47: Tiffany Scattered Sites II — renovate 21 buildings, 60 affordable units (1-3 bedrooms), $15.4 million, 15-year tax abatement
• Board Bill 57: St. Louis Place and Old North Scattered Sites — renovate 15 buildings, 68 affordable units (1-5 bedrooms), $18.7 million, 15-year tax abatement
• Board Bill 70: 1070-1092 South Kingshighway Boulevard, 4575 Oakland Avenue, and 4580 Chouteau Avenue — no eminent domain; up to 10-year abatement at 90% for market-rate, up to 15-year for LIHTC
• Public comment will be taken on the three Board Bills
• Approval of minutes from the October 6, 2026 committee meeting

Legislation & Rules Committee

The committee will meet to discuss and engross three specific Board Bills. No new bills or resolutions are listed for review.

• Board Bill Number 51 Committee Substitute
• Board Bill Number 69 Committee Substitute
• Board Bill Number 75 As Amended on the Floor

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Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is voting on several infrastructure and public safety measures, including airport financing and traffic calming. Members are also discussing new ordinances for vacant property receivership and emergency weather response.

• B.B. #51CS: Airport Revenue Bonds not to exceed $500 million for airport improvements
• B.B. #90: Ordinance establishing 'Municipal Receivership' for vacant nuisance property
• B.B. #91: Code Blue Emergency Weather Response Program funded by 3% adult use marijuana sales tax
• B.B. #59: Proposed April 6, 2027 election to reallocate North-South Metrolink sales tax
• B.B. #81: Zoning code amendments to define and regulate smoke shops

The Board of Aldermen approved the issuance of up to $500 million in Airport Revenue Bonds and passed an ordinance establishing a neighborhood traffic calming system. Several other measures were approved, including speed hump installations in the 5th and 7th Wards and zoning regulations for smoke shops.

• Approved issuance of Airport Revenue Bonds up to $500,000,000.00 (14-0)
• Approved neighborhood implementation traffic calming system ordinance (12-1)
• Approved speed hump installations in the 7th Ward (14-0)
• Approved speed hump installations in the 5th Ward (14-0)
• Approved zoning code amendments to regulate smoke shops (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved ordinance to codify the Office of Sustainability (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved permanent closure of 2800 block of Oregon Avenue (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution #149 honoring the Code Blue Winter Response Team (unanimous voice vote)

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss Board Bill 59. This ordinance proposes an election on April 6, 2027, regarding the reallocation of a 0.5% sales tax currently dedicated to North-South Metrolink.

• Board Bill 59: Proposal to reallocate 0.5% sales tax from North-South Metrolink to Bus Rapid Transit, North-South Metrolink, or other mass transit initiatives

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee will meet to discuss the issue of train horns in quiet zones. No board bills or resolutions are listed for review on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding train horns in quiet zones

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen meets on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The committee will discuss Board Bill 80 and take public comment on it. The bill concerns consent to assignment of the amended lease for the Homer G. Phillips Senior Apartments at 2601 Whittier Street and includes an emergency clause. No resolutions or committee discussions are listed.

• Board Bill 80, introduced by Alderman Rasheen Aldridge: ordinance on Acknowledgement and Consent to assignment of the Amended and Restated Lease for Homer G. Phillips Senior Apartments, 2601 Whittier Street
• Bill contains an Emergency Clause
• Public comment will be taken on the bill
• Approval of minutes from the September 29, 2026 committee meeting
• No resolutions or committee discussions scheduled

Board of Aldermen

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen meets Friday, October 2, 2026, to consider first readings of board bills, committee reports, and resolutions. Agenda items include a 2027 Annual Action Plan for federal HUD grants, a revision to how the Capital Improvements Sales Tax is allocated among wards, and a zoning change to define and regulate smoke shops. The board will also hear mayoral appointments to the Baden Market Centre Special Business District and the Nuisance Property Review Board, plus several traffic and street measures.

• B.B. #86 (Clark Hubbard): authorizes the Mayor to submit the 2027 Annual Action Plan to HUD and execute agreements for 2027 CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds
• B.B. #87 (Aldridge): amends the one-half of one-percent Capital Improvements Sales Tax ordinance so ward allocations are based on need (Median Household Income, Vacant Parcels, Street Miles, Ward Acreage), with biennial reallocations of ward sub-account funds over $800,000
• B.B. #81 (Oldenburg, Schweitzer, Cohn, Devoti, Sonnier, Clark Hubbard, Aldridge): Planning Commission-recommended ordinance amending the zoning code to define and regulate smoke shops, with an emergency clause
• B.B. #64 (Sonnier): directs the Director of Streets to permanently close or barricade traffic on the 2800 block of Oregon Avenue at Pestalozzi Street, 120 feet north of the east curb line
• B.B. #51 (Cohn): authorizes Airport Revenue Bonds not to exceed $________ million for refunding subordinated airport debt and financing airport facility costs (dollar amount left blank in the agenda)

The Board of Aldermen voted to adopt a resolution calling for the censure of a colleague following remarks regarding lethal violence. The Board also approved traffic calming measures, the 2027 budget for the Gardenside Subdivision Special Business District, and various mayoral appointments. Additionally, the Board perfected a bill establishing procedures for constituent-requested traffic calming systems.

• Adopted Resolution 125CS for censure of a member (8-3)
• Adopted Resolution 145 approving Gardenside SBD 2027 budget (unanimous)
• Sent mayoral appointments for Baden Market Centre SBD to HUDZ (unanimous)
• Sent mayoral appointments for Nuisance Property Review Board to HUDZ (unanimous)
• Perfected B.B. #75 regarding traffic calming procedures (12-0)
• Adopted Perfection Consent Calendar including speed hump installations (unanimous)
• Adopted Courtesy Resolutions 144 and 146 (unanimous)
• Excused Alderman Oldenburg for absence (unanimous)

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Health & Human Development Committee

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen's Health & Human Development Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, to review two resolutions and take public comment. No board bills are up for review. Resolution 122, introduced by Alderwoman Sharon Tyus, calls on a lessee to submit audited financial statements for 2020 through 2026 before any ordinance allowing EPV2 Dignity House, LLC to sell or assign its lease interest. Resolution 126, also by Tyus, asks Forestry, Parks, the Director of Operations, and the Mayor to develop a coordinated plan for cutting grass, weeds, and brush and cleaning up trash by neighborhood.

• Resolution 122 (Tyus): calls for audited financial statements for 2020-2026 from the lessee before any ordinance letting EPV2 Dignity House, LLC sell or assign its lease interest
• Resolution 126 (Tyus): asks Forestry, Parks, Director of Operations, and the Mayor to plan same-day grass, weed, and brush cutting plus trash pickup by neighborhood
• Public comment will be taken on both resolutions
• Approval of minutes from the July 30, 2026 committee meeting
• No board bills for review

Personnel & Administration Committee

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen's Personnel & Administration Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Kennedy Room under Chair President Megan Green. The main item is Resolution 125, which would call upon the Alderwoman from the 12th Ward to issue a written public apology to the Alderman from the 14th Ward within 7 calendar days of passage, to be read by the Clerk at a full Board meeting and published in the official City of St. Louis Journal. No board bills are listed for review, and the agenda lists no committee discussions. The meeting also includes routine items: roll call, approval of minutes from the August 27, 2026 meeting, and acknowledgment of written testimony.

• Resolution 125: calls on the 12th Ward Alderwoman to issue a written public apology to the 14th Ward Alderman within 7 calendar days of passage
• Apology would be read by the Clerk at a regularly scheduled full Board meeting and published in the official City of St. Louis Journal
• Resolution 125 introduced by President Megan E Green, Anne Schweitzer, Matt Devoti, Daniela Velazquez, and Alisha Sonnier
• Public comment to be taken on Resolution 125
• Approval of minutes from the August 27, 2026 committee meeting