October 22, 2024 — Meeting Minutes

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THE CITY OF CLAYTON

Board of Aldermen In-Person and Virtual Meeting October 22, 2024 7:00 p.m.

MINUTES

Mayor Harris called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:

In-person: Bridget McAndrew, Susan Buse, Gary Feder, Rick Hummell, Jeff Yorg, and Mayor Michelle Harris.

Staff: Assistant City Manager Muskopf, City Attorney Kyle Cronin, and City Clerk Frazier.

Absent: Becky Patel, City Manager Gipson

PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS

None

A PUBLIC HEARING AND A RESOLUTION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 801 SEMINARY PLACE

A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE FOR A REZONING AND TEXT AMENDMENT FOR REVISIONS TO THE CITY’S ZONING MAP AND LAND USE CODE, CHAPTER 410 (OVERLAY AND URBAN DESIGN ZONING DISTRICTS) FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AT 801 SEMINARY PLACE

Mayor Harris announced that the public hearing items regarding the Conditional Use Permit for 801 Seminary Place and the Rezoning and Text Amendment for revisions to the City’s Zoning Map and Land Use Code, Chapter 410 (Overlay and Urban Design Zoning Districts) for properties located at 801 Seminary Place and 6500 Forsyth Boulevard have been postponed to the November 12, 2024, BOA meeting. The Board will not be discussing nor voting on these items tonight.

Mayor Harris stated that the agenda items have been postponed to the next Board of Aldermen meeting, but that the public hearing notices were previously published for tonight’s meeting, and she welcomed anyone from the public that wanted to make a comment tonight could do so.

There were no comments from the public.

CONSENT AGENDA 1. Minutes – October 8, 2024

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2. Resolution - Contract with Houston Galveston Area Council Buying Group (HGACBUY) for the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). (Res. No. 2024-20)

Motion made by Alderman McAndrew to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Alderman Buse seconded.

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

An ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE III TRAFFIC CODE FOR A STOP CONTROL RESTRICTION ON DEMUN AVENUE AT SOUTHWOOD AVENUE

City Manager Gipson reported that in January of 2017, a stop sign was installed along southbound DeMun Avenue at Southwood Avenue to address safety concerns for motorists turning from Southwood Avenue onto DeMun Avenue. Parking along the center median made seeing some southbound vehicles on DeMun Avenue difficult.

During recent communications with residents and feedback from the Livable Community Plan engagement, we heard concerns about southbound users assuming the northbound users also have a stop sign which can lead to confusion at the intersection. Additionally, proposed enhancements for this area within the Livable Community Plan identify the installation of a stop sign at this location.

Passage of this ordinance is necessary to modify the traffic code to install a stop sign on northbound DeMun Avenue at Southwood Avenue

Richard Whitburn, Principal Civil Engineer, Department of Public Works, addressed the Board to answer questions.

Alderman McAndrew introduced Bill No. 7043, to approve the amendment to modify the traffic code to include stop control on northbound DeMun Avenue at Southwood Avenue to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Buse seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Alderman Buse seconded.

City Attorney Cronin reads Bill No. 7043, first reading, an Ordinance Approving Changes to the Traffic Code for a Stop Control Restriction on Demun Avenue at Southwood Avenue by title only.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Motion made by Alderman McAndrew that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7043 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Buse seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

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City Attorney Cronin reads Bill No. 7043, second reading, an Ordinance Approving Changes to the Traffic Code for a Stop Control Restriction on Demun Avenue at Southwood Avenue by title only.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Yorg – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6905 of the City of Clayton.

OTHER

Alderman McAndrew reported on the following: • Plan Commission – reviewed plans for a home at 55 Crestwood Drive • Attended the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce Economic Breakfast event • School District of Clayton Steering Committee – attended the third meeting • Attended the School Board breakfast and Dr. Patel provided a great introductory presentation on how education is so different than it was 50 years ago

Alderman Buse reported on the following: • Sustainability Advisory Committee o Ameren supports the (discussion) city’s fleet electrification o Discussion on building benchmarking o Follow-up discussion on the “water monster” at the Jazz Festival event – suggestion to train on its use o Discussion on including downtown recycling bins o Discussion on ripple glass recycling program; suggestion to possibly coordinate with the School District o Green Dining Alliance approved by the Board o Presentation by Washington University student on initiative to work together with the City of Clayton – an easier interconnection between both o Application submitted for the Dark Skies initiative o Republic Services representative, Susan Piazza, commented that Republic provides recycling for the restaurants in Maplewood o Attended the School Board breakfast – the district invited past Board of Aldermen members to attend the Steering Committee meetings

Alderman Feder reported on the following: • The St. Louis County Municipal League Legislative Committee is meeting this week – discussion to adopt a report of the Legislative Committee which will spearhead the efforts in Jefferson City • Attended a School Board breakfast event; impressed with the security system to gain entrance into the building; Dr. Patel provided a wonderful presentation this morning, with lots of information including the makeup of the school district and about the various generation of students; a brief tour of the school was provided

Alderman Hummell reported on the following: • Attended the School Board breakfast event; Dr. Patel's presentation included information about new learning priorities and how the current facilities may not be appropriate for future facilities • Received a lot of feedback from neighbors after the Board’s Friday session regarding the overlay – heard a lot more positive comments about the advocacy the city is taking to look out for its neighbors and felt it was a real positive trend

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Alderman Yorg reported on the following: • The Ward 2 Coffee is scheduled tomorrow at City Hall due to the expected number of citizens who would like to express their concern(s) regarding the overlay project

Mayor Harris reported on the following: • Attended a Housing First STL Summit regarding the homeless • Attended the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce Economic Breakfast event • Participated with staff in a neighborhood walk-thru on Dartford regarding the proposed overlay • Channel 4 News public relations event regarding the commemorative plaque(s) recognition • Met with Republic Services regarding electric vehicles for their fleet

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

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

There being no further discussion the Board adjourned at 7:28 p.m.

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October 22, 2024 — Meeting Minutes