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May 28, 2019 — Meeting Minutes
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05-28-19 BOA Minutes May 28, 2019 Page 5 of 5
Alderman Winings pointed out in the proposed ordinance. that the first whereas clause is right on target and captures what we are trying to do, in the second whereas clause he feels does cast a negative aspersion.
Motion made by Alderman Winings to table Bill No. 6733 until staff brings it back to the Board. Alderman Boulton seconded.
The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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Alderman Winings reported that the CRSWC met and approved the additional expenditures for The Center of Clayton.
Alderman McAndrew complimented Patty DeForrest and staff on getting the pool ready and opened for the season.
Mayor Harris reported that the Chapman Fountain is flowing blue in recognition of the St. Louis Blues are in the finals for the Stanley Cup.
Motion was made by Alderman McAndrew that the Board adjourn to a closed meeting, with a closed vote and record, as authorized by Section 610.021(1), (2) and (3) Revised Statutes of Missouri, relating to legal issues, real estate and/or personnel, and to discuss matters related to negotiation of a contract pursuant to Section 610.021(12), RSMo. and/or proprietary information pursuant to Sec. 610.021(15), and/or information related to public safety and security measures pursuant to Section 610.021(18) and (19) RSMO. Alderman Berkowitz seconded the motion.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Winings – Aye; Alderman Boulton – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye.
There being no further regular business the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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City Manager Owens stated that no intent was made to demean, and staff will review and make changes to reflect it positively. Fran Berger, 200 S. Brentwood Boulevard, addressed the Board stating that she doesn’t understand what this is all about, anyone can move here regardless of who they are or where they come from. Clayton has done amazing things, but to make this a part of its record is “fighting” some of their landlords. Mayor Harris assured everyone that the City is only adding language to provide assurance, which is probably already done in practices and to align Clayton with regional efforts in terms of segregation stating up front that we believe in equity. City Manager Owens provided a handout to the Board that shows the published St. Louis County 2019 HUD rate against the current rental rates in Clayton. Mayor Harris commented that Clayton wants to be a leader in the region, and we can set a good example by continuing to be a leader. In response to Alderman McAndrew’s question regarding the advantages, City Manager Owens stated that there were several reports that talked about the segregation in St. Louis and regionally we are going through a process to be better and this is one of the proposed solutions out of the report, “Segregation in St. Louis: Dismantling the Divide” which is creating the discussion and some of the equal housing efforts that are being made in the region are promoting this and other things.
Louis and regionally we are going through a process to be better and this is one of the proposed solutions out of the report, “Segregation in St. Louis: Dismantling the Divide” which is creating the discussion and some of the equal housing efforts that are being made in the region are promoting this and other things. The School District is talking about how to get more affordable housing options so that we can have a more diverse community in that way. City Manager Owens stated that there is no decision to be made tonight and that staff will take Mr. Wotka’s comments into consideration and put it in a positive framework.