City Council - Regular Meetings

Please note, residents can share comments in-person, virtually via Zoom using the “Raise Hand” option, during the Regular Meeting, via email or U.S. mail. Written comments will not be read aloud at the meetings. All speakers will be allowed three minutes. Instructions on listening through phone or computer to the meetings are available at www.webstergrovesmo.gov/virtualmeetings. All those attending in person must comply with masking and other public health measures as ordered by the City of Webster Groves. CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA DATE: TUESDAY – DECEMBER 19, 2023 6:30 P.M. LOCATION – CITY HALL IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY #4 E. LOCKWOOD AVENUE 1. BOARD & COMMISSION INTERVIEWS 2. REVIEW REGULAR AGENDA 3. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER ISSUES/MEETING UPDATES 4. TOPIC: • Conversation with IAFF Local 2665 5. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS 6. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED SESSION) RE: 1. ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (1)] 2. REAL ESTATE [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (2)] 3. PERSONNEL [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (3)] 4. NEGOTIATED CONTRACT [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (12)] 7. ADJOURNMENT  CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: TUESDAY – DECEMBER 19, 2023 7:00 P.M. LOCATION-CITY HALL-#4 E. LOCKWOOD IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY Please note, residents can share comments in-person, virtually via Zoom, using the “Raise Hand” option, via email or U.S. mail. Written comments will not be read aloud at the meetings. All speakers will be allowed three minutes. Instructions on listening through phone/computer to meetings available at www.webstergrovesmo.gov/virtualmeetings. All those attending in person must comply with masking and other public health measures as ordered by the City of Webster Groves. Welcome to the regular meeting of the City Council. We welcome questions, ideas and comments from persons in attendance. Members of the audience may, however, comment only when recognized by the Mayor or Mayor ProTem if the Mayor is absent. We ask that comments be limited to three minutes in order to complete the agenda within a reasonable time. Comments concerning items not on the agenda should be made during the Remarks of Visitors section of the agenda, near the beginning of the meeting. I. ROLL CALL II. REMARKS FROM THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS III. NEW BUSINESS - MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER IV. NEW BUSINESS 1. Charter Review Advisory Board Recommendations/Discussion 2. Bill #9241 – First & Second Reading – An Ordinance Providing for the Submission to the Qualified Voters of the City of Webster Groves of Amendments to the Charter of the City, All of Which Should be Submitted to the Electors at the General Municipal Election on April 2, 2024, and Proposing Amendments to the Preamble, and Sections 2.12, 5.6, 5.18(2), 7.6, 7.12, 9.2, 10.3, 13.4 and 14.9 3. Bill #9242 – First, Second and Third Reading – An Ordinance Defining the Pay Grades of the Classified and Unclassified Service of the City of Webster Groves, Fixing the Compensation for Employees in Said Classifications, and Repealing Ordinance #9228  V. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes – December 5, 2023 2. Liquor License – An Application for a Liquor License by Telva, LLC, 60-A N. Gore, to Sell Liquor by the Drink for Consumption on the Premises Where Sold, and on Sundays 3. Resolution #2023-57 – Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract for Roof Restoration at the Service Center 4. Resolution #2023-58 – Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 VI. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VII. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED SESSION) RE: 1. ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (1)] 2. REAL ESTATE [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (2)] 3. PERSONNEL [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (3)] 4. NEGOTIATED CONTRACT [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (12)] VIII. ADJOURNMENT Individuals who require an accommodation (sign language, interpreter, listening devices, etc.) to participate in the meeting should contact the City Clerk at 314-963- 5318 (fax number 314-963-7561) or Relay Missouri at 1-800-735-2966 (TDD) at least two working days prior to the meeting. NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: TUESDAY – JANUARY 2, 2024  BILL #9241 ORDINANCE #9241 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY, ALL OF WHICH SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON APRIL 2, 2024, AND PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE PREAMBLE, AND SECTIONS 2.12, 5.6, 5.18(2), 7.6, 7.12, 9.2, 10.3, 13.4 AND 14.9 WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Webster Groves provides that the Charter may be amended by the qualified electors of the City after adoption of an ordinance by the Council proposing amendments; and WHEREAS, the Charter provides that such amendments may be separately set out in the submission, or in the alternative; and WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Webster Groves was approved by the electors on March 23, 1954; and WHEREAS, the Charter further provides that the ordinance proposing any amendments and calling an election shall be passed not less than sixty (60) days before the election; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that the passage of time requires certain technical changes and amendments to the Charter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. It is hereby provided that at the General Municipal Election on April 2, 2024, the following amendments to the Charter of the City of Webster Groves shall be submitted separately to the electors of the City of Webster Groves for acceptance or rejection as follows: A) Shall the Preamble of the Charter of the City of Webster Groves be amended to expand and update the core values of the Charter, and shall read as follows: In order to secure the benefits and advantages of the Constitution of the State of Missouri, adopted in the year 1945, and to establish Home Rule for the City under the provisions thereof, the people of Webster Groves hereby adopt the following Charter. By this action, we secure the benefits of Home Rule and affirm the values of representative democracy, professional management, effective leadership, community engagement, regional cooperation, diversity and inclusiveness. B) Shall Section 2.12 of Article 2 of the Charter of the City of Webster Groves be amended to allow publication of proposed bills by electronic posting and any other contemporary means of information sharing as set forth in Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 9241 on file with the City of Webster Groves and the St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioners so that Section 2.12 shall read as follows: 1  Section 2.12 Every Bill introduced shall be filed with the City Clerk and shall be published in contemporary means of information sharing and made available for public inspection at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of its consideration by this City Council, unless otherwise permitted by Chapter 610 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, and whenever reasonably possible, posted on the City’s internet website in advance of its introduction. A Bill shall remain on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection until it is finally adopted or fails to pass. C) Shall Section 5.6 of Article 5 of the Charter of the City of Webster Groves be amended to provide that an independent audit shall be completed not later than the last day of the sixth month after the close of the fiscal year, as set forth in Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 9241 on file with the City of Webster Groves and the St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioners, so that Section 5.6 shall read as follows: Section 5.6 An independent audit shall be made of all accounts of the City at least annually, and more frequently if deemed necessary by the Council. Such audit shall be made by a certified public accountant who has knowledge of municipal accounting and who shall be selected by the Council. The report of such audit shall be completed and submitted to the Council not later than the last day of the sixth month after the close of the fiscal year, and shall be made public in such manner as the Council may determine. D) Shall Section 5.18(2) of Article 5 of the Charter of the City of Webster Groves be amended to eliminate antiquated terms as set forth in Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 9241 on file with the City of Webster Groves and the St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioners, so that Section 5.18(2) shall read as follows: Section 5.18(2) For hospitals, mental health facilities, industrial schools, jails, and other charitable, corrective, and penal institutions. E) Shall Section 7.6 of Article 7 of the Charter of the City of Webster Groves be amended to identify those employees in the unclassified service as those who are exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, as set forth in Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 9241 on file with the City of Webster Groves and the St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioners, so that Section 7.6 shall read as follows: 2  Section 7.6 The administrative service of the City is hereby divided into the classified and unclassified services, as follows: 1) the unclassified service shall include all personnel that are exempt from overtime provisions under the Fair Labor Standards Act; and 2) the classified service shall comprise all positions not specifically included by this charter in the unclassified service. F) Shall Section 7.12 of Article 7 of the Charter of Webster Groves be amended to prohibit discrimination and clarify allowed political activity as set forth in Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 9241 on file with the City of Webster Groves and the St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioners, so that Section 7.12 shall read as follows: Section 7.12 No person in the classified service of the City, or seeking admission thereto, shall be appointed, promoted, reduced, or removed, or in any way favored or discriminated against because of race or political or religious opinions, creed, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, age, income, physical appearance, disability, affiliations, or service. No person shall willfully or corruptly make any false statement, certificate, mark, rating, or report in regard to any test, certification, or appointment held or made under the human resources provisions of this Charter; or in any manner commit, or attempt to commit, any fraud preventing the impartial execution of such human resources provisions, or of the rules and regulations made thereunder. No appointive salaried office of employee of the City shall continue in such positions after becoming a candidate for nomination or election to any public office. No person seeking appointment to or promotion in, the classified service of the City shall either directly or indirectly give, render to pay any money, service or other valuable thing to any person for, or on account of, or in connection with any test, appointment, proposed appointment, promotion or proposed promotion. No appointive salaried office or employee of the City shall make any contribution to campaign funds of any political organization of any candidate for office of council member or mayor in the City of Webster Groves or take part in any political campaign of any such candidate or any such political organization further than in the exercise of the person’s right as a citizen to express an opinion and to cast a vote. This Section shall not be construed to prohibit any person from active participation in political campaigns at any other level of government. 3  G) Shall Section 9.2 of Article 9 of the Charter of the City of Webster Groves be amended to eliminate the requirement that the City Judge be a resident and elector of the City of Webster Groves as set forth in Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 9241 on file with the City of Webster Groves and the St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioners, so that Section 9.2 shall read as follows: Section 9.2 The Municipal Court shall be presided over a judge appointed by the City Council for a term of four years. The Judge shall be a licensed member of the Bar of this State, and shall have actively practiced law for not less than three years. The Judge shall be removable for cause at any time, by a majority vote of the entire Council after a public hearing before the Council. The Judge shall receive such compensation as may be fixed by ordinance. Whenever the Municipal Judge temporarily is absent or unable to act, the Council shall appoint an eligible person to act during such absence or disability. Whenever the office of the Municipal Judge becomes vacant for any reason, the Council shall appoint an eligible person for the unexpired term. H) Shall Section 10.3 of Article 10 of the Charter of the City of Webster Groves be amended to eliminate the Board of Trustees of the Police and Firemen’s Retirement Fund since police and fire pensions now participate in the Missouri Local Government Employee’s Retirement System (LAGERS), as set forth in Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 9241 on file with the City of Webster Groves and the St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioners, so that Section 10.3 would be eliminated in its entirety? I) Shall Section 13.4 of Article 13 of the Charter of the City of Webster Groves be amended so that the Charter’s requirement of ballot language for candidates is compliant and consistent with the Missouri Revised Statutes and the St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioners as set forth in Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 9241 on file with the City of Webster Groves and the St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioners, so that Section 13.4 shall read as follows: Section 13.4 The names of candidates for mayor and council shall be printed on the ballot without party designation in compliance and consistent with the Missouri Revised State Statutes and the St. Louis County Board of Election Commission. 4  (J) Shall Section 14.9 of Article 14 of the Charter of the City of Webster Groves be amended to require ballot language for initiative, referendum, and recall to be consistent with the Missouri Revised Statutes, as set forth in Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 9241 on file with the City of Webster Groves and the St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioners, so that Section 14.9 shall read as follows: Section 14.9 Ordinances submitted to the electors, in accordance with the initiative and referendum provisions of this Charter, shall be submitted by ballot title, which shall be prepared by the City Attorney. The ballot title may be different from the legal title of any such initiated or referred ordinance, and shall be a clear concise statement, without argument or prejudice disruptive to the substance of such ordinance. The ballot language used in voting upon any such ordinance, shall be prepared consistent with the Missouri Revised Statutes and the requirements of the St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioners. SECTION 2. Each proposition accepted by the electorate at the General Municipal Election on April 2, 2024, shall be enacted and the Charter shall be amended to conform with each proposition that is so accepted. SECTION 3. The ballot to be used at the election shall be substantially in the following form with such variations as may be deemed necessary by the Board of Election Commissioners of St. Louis County: OFFICIAL BALLOT GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION CHARTER AMENDMENT ELECTION CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI Tuesday, the 2nd day of April 2024 Shall the Charter of the City of Webster Groves be amended, as proposed by Ordinance No. 9241, enacted by the Council of the City of Webster Groves, on the ______ day of ________, 2023, as follows: Amendment No. 1 _______ YES Shall the Preamble of the Charter _______ NO of the City of Webster Groves be amended to expand and update the core values of the Charter? TO VOTE FOR THE AMENDMENT, THE VOTER SHOULD PLACE AN “X” IN THE BOX BESIDE THE WORD “YES” AND TO VOTE AGAINST THE AMENDMENT, THE VOTER SHALL PLACE AN “X” IN THE BOX BESIDE THE WORD “NO”. 5 Amendment No. 2 _______ YES Shall Section 2.12 of the Charter of _______ NO The City of Webster Groves be amended to allow publication of TO VOTE FOR THE AMENDMENT, THE proposed bills by electronic posting VOTER SHOULD PLACE AN “X” IN THE and any other contemporary means BOX BESIDE THE WORD “YES” AND TO of information sharing? VOTE AGAINST THE AMENDMENT, THE VOTER SHALL PLACE AN “X” IN THE BOX BESIDE THE WORD “NO”. Amendment No. 3 ________ YES Shall Section 5.6 of the Charter of ________ NO The City of Webster Groves be amended to provide that an TO VOTE FOR THE AMENDMENT, THE independent audit be completed VOTER SHOULD PLACE AN “X” IN THE not later than the last day of the BOX BESIDE THE WORD “YES” AND TO sixth month after the close of the VOTE AGAINST THE AMENDMENT, THE fiscal year? VOTER SHALL PLACE AN “X” IN THE BOX BESIDE THE WORD “NO”. Amendment No. 4 _______ YES Shall Section 5.18(2) of the _______ NO Charter of the City of Webster Groves be amended to eliminate antiquated terms? TO VOTE FOR THE AMENDMENT, THE VOTER SHOULD PLACE AN “X” IN THE BOX BESIDE THE WORD “YES” AND TO VOTE AGAINST THE AMENDMENT, THE VOTER SHALL PLACE AN “X” IN THE BOX BESIDE THE WORD “NO”. Amendment No. 5 _______ YES Shall Section 7.6 of Article 7 of the _______ NO The Charter of the City of Webster Groves be amended to identify those TO VOTE FOR THE AMENDMENT, Employees in unclassified service VOTER SHOULD PLACE AN “X” IN as those who are exempt under the THE BOX BESIDE THE WORD “YES” Fair Labor Standards Act? AND TO VOTE AGAINST THE AMENDMENT, THE VOTER SHALL PLACE AN “X” IN THE BOX BESIDE THE WORD “NO”. 6 Amendment No. 6 _______ YES Shall Section 7.12 of the Charter of the _______ NO City of Webster Groves be amended to prohibit discrimination and clarify TO VOTE FOR THE AMENDMENT, allowed political activity? THE VOTER SHOULD PLACE AN “X” IN THE BOX BESIDE THE WORD “YES” AND TO VOTE AGAINST THE AMENDMENT, THE VOTER SHALL PLACE AN “X” IN THE BOX BESIDE THE WORD “NO”. Amendment No. 7 ______ YES Shall Section 9.2 of Article 9 of the ______ NO Charter of the City of Webster Groves be amended to eliminate the requirement TO VOTE FOR THE AMENDMENT, that the City Judge be a resident and THE VOTER SHOULD PLACE AN “X” elector of the City of Webster Groves? IN THE BOX BESIDE THE WORD “YES” AND TO VOTE AGAINST THE AMENDMENT, THE VOTER SHALL PLACE AN “X” IN THE BOX BESIDE THE WORD “NO”. Amendment No. 8 ______ YES Shall Section 10.3 of Article 10 of the ______ NO Charter of the City of Webster Groves be amended to eliminate the Board of TO VOTE FOR THE AMENDMENT, Trustees of the Police and Firemen’s THE VOTER SHOULD PLACE AN “X” Retirement Fund since police and fire IN THE BOX BESIDE THE WORD pensions now participate in the “YES” AND TO VOTE AGAINST THE Missouri Local Government AMENDMENT, THE VOTER SHALL Employee’s Retirement System PLACE AN “X” IN THE BOX BESIDE (LAGERS)? THE WORD “NO”. Amendment No. 9 ______ YES Shall Section 13.4 of the Charter of the ______ NO City of Webster Groves be amended so that the Charter’s requirement of TO VOTE FOR THE AMENDMENT, ballot language for candidates is THE VOTER SHOULD PLACE AN “X” compliant and consistent with the IN THE BOX BESIDE THE WORD Missouri Revised Statutes and the St. “YES” AND TO VOTE AGAINST THE Louis County Board of Election AMENDMENT, THE VOTER SHALL Commissioners? PLACE AN “X” IN THE BOX BESIDE THE WORD “NO”. 7 Amendment No. 10 ______ YES Shall Section 14.9 of Article 14 ______ NO of the Charter of the City of Webster Groves be amended to TO VOTE FOR THE AMENDMENT, require ballot language for initiative, THE VOTER SHOULD PLACE AN “X” referendum, and recall to be IN THE BOX BESIDE THE WORD consistent with the Missouri “YES” AND TO VOTE AGAINST THE Revised Statutes? AMENDMENT, THE VOTER SHALL PLACE AN “X” IN THE BOX BESIDE THE WORD “NO”. SECTION 4. As required by the Revised Statutes of Missouri, as amended, the Board of Election Commissioners of St. Louis County, Missouri, shall conduct the election provided for above, and the Judges and Clerks who shall serve at each polling place established for the holding of such election shall be those appointed by the Board of Election Commissioners. SECTION 5. The election shall be held at such polling places as are designated by the Board of Election Commissioners of St. Louis County, Missouri. SECTION 6. The polls of the election will be opened at six o’clock A.M. and will remain open until the hour of seven o’clock P.M. on April 2, 2024. SECTION 7. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to publish notice of the election by advertisement in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Webster Groves, Missouri and such notice shall be published three (3) times during the last three (3) weeks of the month of March preceding the election. SECTION 8. The Board of Election Commissioners of St. Louis County, Missouri, shall certify the returns of the election to the City Clerk, who shall report the results to the City Council. SECTION 9. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a certified copy of this ordinance to the Board of Election Commissioners of St. Louis County, Missouri for its information and guidance. SECTION 10. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage as provided by law. SECTION 11. This ordinance shall not be printed in the Code of Webster Groves. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ______ DAY OF _______________, 2023. _____________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: __________________________ CITY CLERK 8  BILL NO. 9242 ORDINANCE NO. 9242 AN ORDINANCE DEFINING THE PAY GRADES OF THE CLASSIFIED AND UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE OF THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, FIXING THE COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES IN SAID CLASSIFICATIONS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 9228 BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Webster Groves, as follows: Section 1: From and after the 1st day of July, 2023, and first payable on July 20, 2023, the following shall constitute the pay grades and/or ranges of the Classified and Unclassified Service of the City, and all employees within the Classified and Unclassified Service shall be compensated in such amounts as may be recommended by the appointing authorities and approved by the City Manager but within the stated grade pay range or position based compensation salary ranges, set forth herein, except as provided in Sections 2, 3, and 5 of this Ordinance. ANNUAL SALARY GRADE Minimum Maximum D $36,920.00 $51,688.00 E $39,145.60 $54,408.00 F $41,496.00 $58,094.40 G $43,992.00 $61,588.80 H $46,633.60 $65,291.20 I $49,441.60 $69,222.40 J $54,392.00 $76,148.80 K $57,657.60 $80,724.80 L $61,110.40 $85,550.40 M $67,225.60 $94,120.00 N $71,620.80 $99,756.80 O $78,395.20 $109,761.60 P $86,236.80 $120,723.20 Q $94,868.80 $132,808.00 R $100,658.00 $140,795.20 S $110,635.20 $154,897.60 Z $143,832.00 $201,364.80 POSITION-BASED COMPENSATION Minimum Maximum Firefighter/Paramedic $71,490.90 $95,141.80 Fire Captain $97,593.60 $109,912.40 Police Officer $61,713.60 $82,534.40 Police Sergeant $83,241.60 $92,518.40 Police Lieutenant $93,838.37 $105,061.63 City Clerk* $119,342.08 Municipal Judge $21,623.42 *See section 5 of ordinance Section 2: The following salary range is established to compensate part-time and seasonal employees who by definition are Classified Employees but due to the part- time nature of the position or special salary requirements are not eligible for "fringe benefits" as provided for Classified and Unclassified Employees: Salary Range: $13.00 - $35.00 per hour.  Section 3: In instances where the City Manager determines it is in the City's best interest to employ an individual prior to that individual having secured all necessary certifications or qualifications required for the position, the City Manager may establish the pay scale for that individual at a figure below the base annual salary of the pay grade or position-based compensation range established herein for the position; provided, however, that such reduced pay scale may be maintained only until the employee has received the necessary certifications or for one year, whichever event comes first. Section 4: The Classified and Unclassified Service are defined in Section 7.6 of the Webster Groves City Charter. Section 5: The City Council solely may approve salaries above the established pay grade range and/or bi-weekly pay range as established herein; incumbents whom exceed the pay grade range and/or position-based compensation range as of the date of enactment of this ordinance are so approved by this ordinance. Section 6: Pursuant to Personnel Policy 2.01, Job Classification System, as approved by the Personnel Board and consistent with Section 7.7 of the Webster Groves City Charter, the City Manager shall maintain and publish a list of all job titles and their assignment to a specific pay grade. Section 7: Incidental compensation items, including, but not limited to, unscheduled overtime, auto allowance, uniform allowance, stipends, longevity pay, etc. are not considered a component of annual salary by this ordinance and not subject to the minimum and maximum of the pay grade range. Section 8: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance, including Ordinance No. 9228 are hereby repealed. Passed and approved this __________ day of ______________, 2023. __________________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: _______________________________ CITY CLERK  CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES December 5, 2023 The City Council met this date in a regular session, in the City Council Chambers, which was available to the public in person, and virtually, at 7:15 p.m. Present at Roll Call: Mayor Laura Arnold Councilmember Pam Bliss Councilmember David Franklin Councilmember Emerson Smith Councilmember Karen D. Alexander Councilmember Sarah Richardson Councilmember Emily Hixson Shepherd A quorum was present. Also present: Dr. Marie Peoples, City Manager Neil Bruntrager, City Attorney Ms. Katie Nakazono, City Clerk PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS Mayor Arnold, the Council, and the community honored Chief Dale Curtis on his retirement. REMARKS FROM THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS • Dave Buck, 124 S. Elm. (See Exhibit A) • Peg Pederson, 819 Colebrook, addressed concerns regarding traffic regulations, and the impact on their neighborhood related to Destination WG proposed projects. She asked Council to consider the traffic calming recommendations recommended by Trailnet, renew parking agreement with the School District, and support a sidewalk on west side of Colebrook from Glendale to Elm. • A.F. Merrims, Colebrook Drive, addressed traffic concerns, and requested a traffic circle at Innisfail and Colebrook, and sidewalk installation on Colebrook Drive. She submitted a petition re: traffic calming near Hixson Middle School and Memorial Park. NEW BUSINESS - MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER No New Business. UNFINISHED BUSINESS BILL #9240 – THIRD READING On motion of Councilmember Hixson Shepherd, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, BILL #9240 - AN ORDINANCE CALLING A GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION IN THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING VARIOUS PARK AND RECREATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, having been introduced and read twice on November 21, 2023, was taken up its title read a third time and placed upon its passage to become Ordinance #9240. December 5, 2023 Mayor Arnold called for the vote on Bill #9240. MEMBERS VOTING: AYES: BLISS, FRANKLIN, SMITH, ALEXANDER, RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD NOES: NONE Mayor Arnold stated that Bill #9240 was approved. NEW BUSINESS Charter Review Advisory Board Recommendations/Discussion Council addressed the proposed Preamble amendment, and the City Attorney would add it to the applicable Bill. There was a brief discussion on what, if any, Charter Amendments Council was interested in addressing. There were no recommendations at this time. BILL #9241 – FIRST & SECOND READING – (This Bill was not addressed.) An Ordinance Providing for the Submission to the Qualified Voters of the City of Webster Groves of Amendments to the Charter of the City, All of Which Should be Submitted to the Electors at the General Municipal Election on April 2, 2024, and Proposing Amendments to Sections 2.12, 5.6, 5.18(2), 7.6, 7.12, 9.2, 10.3, 13.4 and 14.9 Resolution #2023-56 – Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Collective Bargaining Agreement with I.A.F.F. Local 2665 and Repealing Resolution #2023-08 Prior to voting on the Consent Agenda, Councilmember Franklin requested that Resolution #2023- 56 – Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Collective Bargaining Agreement with I.A.F.F. Local 2665 and Repealing Resolution #2023-08, be pulled from the Consent Agenda and voted on separately. A motion was made by Councilmember Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to approve Resolution #2023-56. Mayor Arnold stated that since Andy Prinster, Shop Steward, and John Youngblood, District Vice President, were not available until December 19, 2023, we will hold off on discussing the collaborative efforts that were made to finalize this agreement until that date. Mayor Arnold called for the vote on Resolution #2023-56 MEMBERS VOTING: AYES: FRANKLIN, SMITH, ALEXANDER, RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD, BLISS NOES: NONE Mayor Arnold stated that Resolution #2023-56 was approved. In addition, Councilmember Bliss asked to pull, for discussion purposes only, Resolution #2023- 55 – Establishing the Green Dining District and Implementing the Green Dining Microgrant Program. She addressed the progression of this endeavor, and thanked the Sustainability Commission, and Mr. Peterson for all their efforts, and displayed a flyer on the program. [This Resolution was approved via the Consent Agenda vote.] 2 December 5, 2023 CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Bliss, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to approve the Consent Agenda. [Does not include approval of #2023-56 which was approved in a separate vote above.] Mayor Arnold called for the vote on the Consent Agenda. MEMBERS VOTING: AYES: SMITH, ALEXANDER, RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD, BLISS, FRANKLIN NOES: NONE Mayor Arnold stated that the Consent Agenda was approved. The following Consent Agenda was approved: • Approval of Minutes – November 21, 2023 • Resolution #2023-54 – Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Design-Build Agreement for the Renovation of the Aquatic Center • Resolution #2023-55 – Establishing the Green Dining District and Implementing the Green Dining Microgrant Program APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS No appointments. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION No closed session. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m. on motion of the Mayor, duly seconded. PASSED AND APPROVED this _______day of ____________________ 2023. ________________________ Mayor _______________ City Clerk 3  Exhibit A “Some Enchanted Evening” (Sung to the Tune, “Some Evening Evening” from the musical, “South Pacific”) for Retiring Webster Groves Police Chief Dale Curtis “Some enchanted evening, Webster saw a stranger, Webster saw a stranger across a crowded room, And somehow we knew, we knew even then, That somehow we’d see him again and again. Some enchanted evening, he loved policing, He loved policing across a crowded room, He stood for the Blue, and always walked tall, He could our leader and protect us all. Who can explain it? Who can tell us why? Fools give you reasons. Wise cities never try! Some enchanted evening, we found our new Chief, When he heard us calling across a crowded room, We flew to his side and made him our own, And for 26 years, we’ve never been alone. Webster once found him, but now must let him go, Webster once found him, but now must let him go!”  From the Grateful Residents of Webster Groves: Thanks for Protecting Us, Serving Us & Keeping Us Safe All These Years! We Will Miss YOU, Chief!  RESOLUTION #2023-57 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR ROOF RESTORATION AT THE SERVICE CENTER WHEREAS, the City of Webster Groves desires to enter into a contract for roof restoration at the Service Center; and WHEREAS, the bid of Jim Taylor Roofing, 1127 E. “B” Street, Belleville, IL 62220, in the amount of $183,767.00, was determined to be the most advantageous bid in accordance with specifications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, that the City Manager be authorized to accept the bid of Jim Taylor Roofing, and to enter into a contract, for the sum hereinabove set forth, and to assure that all items constituting the bid are provided in accordance with specifications. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds for this purchase shall be paid from the Capital Improvement Sales Tax Fund. ADOPTED this ______day of _____________, 2023. __________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: ______________________________ CITY CLERK  RESOLUTION 2023-58 AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 WHEREAS, funding is required for repairs of construction work at Fire House #2. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Webster Groves, Missouri, that the Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, is hereby amended to appropriate an increase in the amount of expenditures of $10,000 in the New Fire Station #2 Fund. Passed and approved on this _______ day of ________, 2023. __________________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________________ City Clerk