Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz to approve the Consent Agenda. Alderman McAndrew seconded.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye.

AN ORDINANCE FOR AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CLAYTON FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS

City Manager Gipson reported that the Board of Aldermen approved an agreement with the School District of Clayton (District) for the provision of School Resource Officers (SROs) on July 11, 2023. The District is requesting that the agreement be amended to remove any references to a 4th or 5th SRO. All other provisions and terms remain unchanged.

Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6984, to approve an agreement with the School District of Clayton for School Resource Officers for the first time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6984, first reading, an Ordinance Approving a Police Services Agreement for School Resource Officers (SRO) with the Clayton

Alderman McAndrew seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6984, first reading, an Ordinance Approving a Police Services Agreement for School Resource Officers (SRO) with the Clayton

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School District by title only.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6984 on the day of its introduction. Alderman McAndrew seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6984, to approve an agreement with the School District of Clayton for School Resource Officers to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6984, second reading, an Ordinance Approving a Police Services Agreement for School Resource Officers (SRO) with the Clayton School District by title only.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6845 of the City of Clayton.

MOTION – PUBLIC ART FOR FORSYTHIA PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AT 8220 AND 8260 FORSYTH BOULEVARD

City Manager Gipson reported that this is a public art for the Planned Unit Development (PUD) at 8220 and 8260 Forsyth Boulevard (Forsyth Curve). PUDs are approved through a point system with points awarded for different public benefits in exchange for relief or modification of certain zoning and subdivision regulations. Per Ordinance 6760, the public art was awarded three points out of five, described as, “Public art on the property shall include at a minimum a monumental piece at the entry and several complementary pieces along the front pedestrian walk. A rendering of the public art was submitted to the Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC). The Public Art Advisory Committee met with representatives of the development on Friday, July 21,

Louis City emergency dispatch center which is a reflection on the entire region. He suggested to have open discussion at some point in time to possibly offer emergency services to possibly alleviate those problems.

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Alderman McAndrew reported on the following: • Plan Commission o CUP for Barcelona Restaurant o Conceptual review for 111-121 S. Meramec (proposed) project

• Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee – consultants talked about current data; i.e. the City’s population has increased about 8%; encouraged everyone to attend the open house next week at The Center of Clayton.

Alderman Buse reported on the following: • Sustainability Committee o State of Missouri has a website that tracks legislation o Update on the SOL Smart grant application process o Update on benchmarking o Discussion on further “no idling” efforts and to raise awareness o Update on the hydration station grant application process o Recycling resources will be included on the City’s website o Discussion on usage of gaslights

Alderman Feder reported on the following: • Clayton Equity Commission o Vacancy on Commission due to Shantay Bolton resignation o The Housing Subcommittee has invited Commission members and Chief Smith to meet with Wash U faculty at Brown School

Alderman Hummell reported on the following: • First of many meetings was held last evening, Hillcrest neighborhood community meeting on the Washington University and Concordia Seminary project; great communication via yard signage and the City’s website link: engageclayton.com. o Meeting was well attended; o Lots of concerns, mainly to not adversely affect their neighborhood and property values

Mayor Harris reported on the following: • Swearing-in of Municipal Judge Strum • Interviewed with KSDK regarding the tax freeze for seniors. • Received an email from a resident regarding the unhoused. • Contacted by a resident who works with organizations and groups related to the unhoused citizens; possibly meeting with Fontbonne University in a collaborative effort to discuss future opportunities (social workers, etc.) that could help our Police Department.

City Manager Gipson announced that the Livable Community Master Plan requires a Board of Aldermen representative; Alderman Buse volunteered to be the representative.

Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz to adjourn the meeting. Alderman McAndrew seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

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