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November 28, 2023 — Meeting Minutes
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Alderman McAndrew seconded. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye.
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Alderman McAndrew reported on the following: • Steering Committee Meeting – discussed surveys and priorities • Plan Commission o 600 W. Polo project o Enterprise signage o PUD for the 111 and 121 S. Meramec Avenue project
Alderman Buse reported on the following: • Sustainability Advisory Committee o Rep Clayton School talks regarding sustainability efforts o Intern from Wash U working on a citizen web page o Benchmarking performance o Livable Communities Master Plan
Alderman Patel commented that she is interested to know what kind of information is gathered from the comprehensive planning process and what the community thinks about affordable housing, diversity, and the current housing stock.
Alderman Feder reported on the following: • Clayton Community Foundation • Turkey Trot – great event. • CEC Housing Subcommittee – affordable housing as it relates to the PUD ordinance and the current project discussed tonight
Alderman Hummell reported on the following: • Meramec/Bonhomme project – using City’s structured parking • CCF – Cordell Whitlock transitioned off as president, Jennifer Vogel • CRSWC – discussion on the communication audit plan; expressed a need to improve communication via social media channels and the lack of staff to do so- interest in the city to help
Mayor Harris reported on the following: • MYAC – met November 15; the group heard a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan. • Participated in the Chamber’s Leadership Clayton kick-off • Continuing to meet with Pat Kelly, Municipal League of Metro St. Louis regarding the unhoused • Turkey trot – great event.
Motion made by Alderman Hummell 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 for preparation per Section 610.021(9) for labor negotiations. Alderman Patel seconded.
Alderman McAndrew seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7000, first reading, Ordinance Approving a contract with Byrne & Jones Construction, Inc., DBA Byrne & Jones Construction for the CBD Phase 1 Resurfacing Contract STP-5438(613) by title only.
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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. 7000 on the day of its introduction. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 7000, approving a contract with Byrne & Jones Construction for the CBD Phase 1 Resurfacing project to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7000, second reading, Ordinance Approving a contract with Byrne & Jones Construction, Inc., DBA Byrne & Jones Construction for the CBD Phase 1 Resurfacing Contract STP-5438(613) by title only.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6861 of the City of Clayton.
RECOMMENDATION FROM THE CLAYTON COMMUNITY EQUITY COMMISSION (CEC) ON BILINGUAL SIGNAGE
City Manager Gipson reported that on October 12, 2023, the Clayton Community Equity Commission (CEC) unanimously approved a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen for consideration for Clayton to make downtown signs bilingual.
The CEC unanimously believes that changing Clayton directional/landmark signs to be offered in languages other than English would significantly change the message we send as a community and would help visitors perceive Clayton as a more welcoming and inclusive community. It is recommended that signs appear in English as well as Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) and Spanish.
Chris Schmiz, Chairman, CEC, was in attendance to answer questions.
Tom Lucas, resident, addressed the Board with concerns about the bilingual signage – size and/or costs. Suggested training for employees in bilingual language, interpreters, and more.
CONSENT AGENDA
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 Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye.
Motion made by Alderman Hummell 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 for preparation per Section 610.021(9) for labor negotiations. Alderman Patel seconded.
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The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye.
There being no further regular meeting discussion the Board adjourned into a closed session at 9:02 p.m.
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