Motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously on a voice vote.

41TUPUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS

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AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A SUCCESSOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLAYTON AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL 2665

City Manager Gipson reported that the bargaining representatives have met, discussed, and agreed upon a successor Collective Bargaining Agreement which contains a resolution of the issues that affect the wages and terms and conditions of the Union members’ employment. The fire union members have ratified the agreement and it is being presented for Board approval. Key provisions of the CBA that were not the City’s current practice: • The parties agreed to an improved mandatory training and certification procedure for fire department personnel. • All city employees, including fire and police personnel, may sell back 50 percent of their unused but accrued sick leave balance when they separate upon or after reaching normal retirement, as defined by their respective pension plan.

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• After ratification of the Agreement, the Fire Department will promote six members to the rank of Apparatus Engineer, and they shall receive an annual stipend of $2,500. Both front-line apparatuses shall then have assigned to them a promoted Engineer.

• 1 percent wage increase for FY 2021 (not retroactive), and 2 percent wage increase for FY 2022. • Within 90 days of the execution of the Agreement, the City will add a second provider to its list of 457 providers. Recommendation is to approve an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a successor Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2665 and other required administrative actions as may be required to comply with the intent of this ordinance. City Manager Gipson expressed appreciation and thanks to the collective bargaining teams, Union, and staff. Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6847, to approve a successor Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Clayton and the International Association of Firefighters Local 2665 to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded. City Attorney Karr reads Bill No. 6847, first reading, an Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2665 by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Motion made by Alderman Lintz that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6847 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

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City Manager Gipson reported that this is a proposed Memorandum of Understanding intended to provide the City with the funds to make improvements to the pond and surrounding site at Oak Knoll Park. This project was identified in the 2007 Parks & Recreation Master Plan as a priority but has not raised to the level of funded projects in the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This donation will enable the Parks and Recreation Department to move this project forward earlier than the current CIP will allow. The parties to the agreement include Sam and Rhoda Nussbaum (the “Nussbaums”), the Clayton Community Foundation (the “Foundation”) (CCF), and the City of Clayton (the “City”). The agreement outlines the following terms:

• The improvements may include a small pavilion, new landscaping, trail improvements, pond improvements and the installation near the pond of stone carved turtles. (A conceptual design is included with Exhibit A). • The Nussbaums will make a gift to the Foundation of $150,000 to be paid within 60 days following the execution of the MOU. • The Foundation will make gifts to the City for costs associated with the project. • In recognition of the Gift, the Foundation will request that a sign near the pond be installed to recognize that the improvements were made possible by the Gift of the Nussbaums. • The City will continue to maintain the pond improvements, signage, and enhanced landscaping for a period of no less than twenty-five (25) years.

The parties to the agreement include Sam and Rhoda Nussbaum (the “Nussbaums”), the Clayton Community Foundation (the “Foundation”) (CCF), and the City of Clayton (the “City”). The agreement outlines the following terms:

• The improvements may include a small pavilion, new landscaping, trail improvements, pond improvements and the installation near the pond of stone carved turtles. (A conceptual design is included with Exhibit A). • The Nussbaums will make a gift to the Foundation of $150,000 to be paid within 60 days following the execution of the MOU. • The Foundation will make gifts to the City for costs associated with the project. • In recognition of the Gift, the Foundation will request that a sign near the pond be installed to recognize that the improvements were made possible by the Gift of the Nussbaums. • The City will continue to maintain the pond improvements, signage, and enhanced landscaping for a period of no less than twenty-five (25) years. If the MOU is approved by all parties, the City will continue to develop the project plan, conduct public engagement on the work, seek approval from all governmental bodies and complete the work within eighteen (18) months. Recommendation is to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Nussbaum Family, the Foundation, and the City for improvements to the pond at Oak Knoll Park. Alderman McAndrew expressed cheers to Patty DeForrest, Director of Parks and Recreation, and her staff for their work to make this happen.