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 – JANUARY 2, 2024 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: • Special Initiatives Funding Overview 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 – JANUARY 2, 2024 7:30 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Bill #9241 – Third 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 V. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes – December 19, 2023  2. Resolution #2024-01 – A Resolution Providing for the Holding of a Regular Biennial Election on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, for Three Members of the Council (For 4-Year Terms), in Accordance with Rules Promulgated and Adopted as Provided by State Statute, and by the Board of Election Commissioners of St. Louis County 3. Resolution #2024-02 – Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract for the Sealing of the Deck of the Old Webster Parking Garage 4. Resolution #2024-03 – Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract for the Construction of a Service Center Vestibule 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 16, 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 12-19-2023 CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES December 19, 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 7:03 p.m. Present at Roll Call: Mayor Laura Arnold Councilmember Pam Bliss Councilmember David Franklin Councilmember Emerson Smith Councilmember Sarah Richardson Councilmember Emily Hixson Shepherd Absent: Councilmember Karen D. Alexander A quorum was present. Also present: Dr. Marie Peoples, City Manager Ms. Katie Nakazono, City Clerk REMARKS FROM THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS • John Reeve, 48 Mason, requested his email/attachments be entered into the record. (See Exhibit A) • Dave Buck, 124 S. Elm. (See Exhibit B) • Eric Post, 17 Webster Woods Drive, stated that he supports the progressive leadership. With regard to dreaming big with Prop W, please know that working families are paying attention. He stated that 21 million dollars is real money, and with the unanimous vote, he would have liked to have seen more breaks on that. NEW BUSINESS - MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER No New Business. NEW BUSINESS Charter Review Advisory Board Recommendations/Discussion Mayor Arnold stated that Council would address Bill #9241 re: Charter Amendments to see what amendments we want to place on the April 2, 2024 ballot. BILL #9241 – FIRST & SECOND READING Councilmember Hixson Shepherd introduced BILL #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, and at the Councilmember’s request, the Bill was read twice, first and second times by title only, and placed on the agenda for future consideration of the Council. 1  12-19-2023 Prior to the Second Reading of Bill #9241, Councilmember Franklin made a motion, which was seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to remove Section 1 (G) related to Section 9.2 of Article 9 of the Charter, which calls for the removal of the residency and elector of the City of Webster Groves requirement for the Municipal Judge. Mayor Arnold called for the vote on the motion. MEMBERS VOTING: AYES: FRANKLIN NOES: BLISS, SMITH, RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD ABSENT: ALEXANDER Mayor Arnold stated that the motion failed. BILL #9242 – FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING Councilmember Franklin made a motion, which was seconded by Councilmember Bliss, to call for the First, Second and Third Reading of BILL #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 #9228, and to also call for the vote on the compelling reason to conduct the Third Reading this evening. The compelling reason being that the new salary rates for Fire Department personnel needs to be approved as soon as possible. Mayor Arnold called for the vote on the compelling reason to conduct the Third Reading of Bill #9242 this evening. MEMBERS VOTING: AYES: FRANKLIN, SMITH, RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD, BLISS NOES: NONE ABSENT: ALEXANDER Mayor Arnold stated Council would conduct the Third Reading/Vote on Bill #9242 this evening. BILL #9242 – FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING The First & Second Reading of Bill #9242 was conducted on December 19, 2023, and was taken up a third time and placed upon its passage to become Ordinance #9242. Mayor Arnold called for the vote on Bill #9242. MEMBERS VOTING: AYES: SMITH, RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD, BLISS, FRANKLIN NOES: NONE ABSENT: ALEXANDER Mayor Arnold stated that Bill #9242 was approved. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Bliss, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to approve the Consent Agenda. 2 12-19-2023 Mayor Arnold called for the vote on the Consent Agenda. MEMBERS VOTING: AYES: RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD, BLISS, FRANKLIN, SMITH NOES: NONE ABSENT: ALEXANDER Mayor Arnold stated that the Consent Agenda was approved. The following Consent Agenda was approved: • Approval of Minutes – December 5, 2023 • 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 • Resolution #2023-57 – Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract for Roof Restoration at the Service Center • Resolution #2023-58 – Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS No appointments. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION No closed session followed the Regular Meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m. on motion of the Mayor, duly seconded. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of 2024. Mayor City Clerk 3  Exhibit A Nakazono, Katie From: John Reeve <jreeve808@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2023 10:42 AM To: Arnold, Laura; citycouncil Subject: Opposition to Traffic Advisory Commission Attachments: WG TAC Petition 2023-12-15.pdf; Alternative Solutions.pdf Caution: This is an External Message ‐ Please be cautious when opening links or attachments To the honorable members of the Webster Groves Council and Mayor: The city's Traffic Advisory Commission (TAC) has proposed changes to parking regulations that will expand the burden on residential streets around WGHS with all-day student parking. The parking densities proposed are unsafe and unrealistic because they don't consider unique circumstances such as Holy Redeemer school and church activities as well as the normal residential service vehicles (trash, delivery, lawn care, construction, repair). The commission's stated goal of "fairness" is unrealizable since the negative impact will only be on those streets proximate to the high school. In addition to being unsafe, unfair, and unrealistic, the proposed changes are unnecessary -- there are better alternative solutions that WGSD could implement for their student parking needs. Attached, please find "WG TAC Petition" comprises Webster Groves residents who vehemently oppose the TAC proposal and a listing of "Alternative Solutions". We urge the WG City Council and Mayor to insist that WGSD leadership finally take responsibility for solving this decades long issue without burdening neighboring residential streets. Please read this email and attachments into the WGCC official minutes. Respectfully, John R. Reeve 48 Mason Ave 1  Alternative Solutions to WGHS Student Parking The Webster Groves School District insists solutions for WGHS growing and long neglected student parking “demand” is to maintain and increase access to nearby residential street parking. “Given the limited parking at the high school … it is imperative that our students continue to have access to nearby streets” -- Derek Duncan, WGSD; from the WKT In fact there are many potential alternatives, some require capital investment, others impact operational budgets, while others need only creative administrative policies. Below are a few alternatives to high school students parking on residential streets: A. Reduced student parking “demand” with creative administrative policies Prioritize parking permits based on distance from WGHS not on grade level Allocate permit revenue toward incentivizing carpooling, walking, biking to HS Reduction of demand: TBD Cost: $0 B. Street Parking on west side of Plymouth (20 ft width, “medium” per TAC) Non-residential street; 500 ft length, approx. 25 spaces available Cost: $0 C. Utilize Buesse Ln area (between the two existing surface lots) Parallel parking (both sides) along ROW: add approx. 40 spaces OR, Vacate lane and reconfigure existing parking lots: added spaces TBD Cost: TBD D. Lease spaces in underutilized lots w/in ½ mile: Churches, Webster University garage Added capacity: TBD Cost: operational budget, TBD E. Utilize capacity at remote WGSD sites: Hixson/Rec Cntr, 3232 Brentwood, 209 Pacific Added capacity: TBD Shuttle students AM and PM Cost: operational budget TBD F. New Surface Lot on 17 Selma Ave property Demo existing building (former Christian Science Church) Develop surface parking; approx. 100 spaces (net 50 spaces) Cost: $ 1MM G. Elevated Parking Deck(s) Over existing student surface lot on Selma approx. 75 add spaces/level Cost: ; One elevated deck, $2-2.5MM Option of additional elevated deck(s) @ 15,000/space H. New Surface parking on School District site (Selma @ Lockwood) Relocate District functions off-site (3232 S. Brentwood or other)) WGSD proximity to WGHS not necessary Demo existing structures Develop surface parking; approximately 80 spaces Cost: TBD  Exhibit B Nakazono, Katie From: Dave Buck <dave@buckstl.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 7:44 PM To: Laura W. Arnold; Pam Bliss; Alexander, Karen; Richardson, Sarah; Emily Hixson Shepherd; David Franklin; Emerson Smith; Peoples, Marie; Peterson, Eric; njbatty@aol.com; Nakazono, Katie; Starkey, Jenny; Perry, Mara; Davis, Scott; Rehg, Todd; Curtis, Dale; Perks, Greg; Ellis, Brett; Bainter, Gary; Jeff Smith; Annie T; stevehunkins@yahoo.com; john ahearnstudio.com; mgbrad@aol.com; Janice Seele; Jamie Hasemeier; Paul Barrs; Aamna Anwer; Chris Redford; Carrie Falkenrath; Clark Hotaling; Lexie O'Brien; ccoyne@stlcc.edu; Ben E; tracydowning4@gmail.com; Hilary Perkins (hehptpl@sbcglobal.net); Porchey, Jane; Holland Saltsman; John Barr; info@balkantreatbox.com; Shop Descendant; info@nehringdesign.com; info@theaofe.com; info@thehubbicyclecompany.com; Warner Properties; jmrath@sbcglobal.net; hello@theparkmoor.com; Stanley Browne; tdelanty@att.net; sswederska@gmail.com; hello@maypopshop.com; Sebastian Bellomo; fransudekum@aol.com; Rasool, Ahmar; Mark Hinkle Cc: jyoungblood@brentwoodmo.org; cory.hogan@iaff2665.org; Jaime Mowers; Kevin Murphy; Randy Drilingas; Don Corrigan; Melissa Wilkinson; wgecho@wgmail.org; websterjournal@gmail.com; Arnold Stricker; Mark Langston; Ree Hamlin; rebeccanow@sbcglobal.net Subject: Dave Buck's "Remarks from the Community & Visitors" at 12/19/23 WG City Council Meeting Caution: This is an External Message ‐ Please be cautious when opening links or attachments Attention: This email was sent to your @webstergroves.org address. Please inform the sender to use @webstergrovesmo.gov “As we enter 2024 together, I have some strong beliefs and hopes: I believe that globally, na onally and locally, diversity of thought, differences of opinion and informed debate are signs of a healthy and engaged society. God forbid we should all think the same. But I also believe, that sooner or later, we have to call a truce, bridge our divide, come together with respect and civility, find middle ground and make necessary 1 compromises to create mutually agreeable and beneficial WIN‐WIN solu ons that make and keep the peace and lead to progress. But, for the 23 years I have lived here, Webster Groves has faced its share of big divides but I believe our city does not do WIN‐WIN par cularly well. Yes, it takes “two to tango”, but consider The Mills Project. The 5‐Year Civil War between City Council & Webster U & Eden. Props S&W. St. Louis Ar sts’ Guild. The A4 District Duplex Proposal. Douglass Hill. ALL ended in WIN‐LOSE, if not LOSE‐LOSE, outcomes. No middle ground, no compromises, no WIN‐WIN solu ons, no peace and no progress. And, worse yet, this behavior nega vely influences our residents. For the opposite of peace is war, resul ng too o en in resident figh ng, distrust, dishonesty, meanness, etc. that brings out the worst in us. But I also believe in hope and, to me, hope has come to Webster in two different recent ways that remind me that peace is possible: 1. A er a lengthy impasse, the mutual agreement reached between the City and Local 2665. 2  2. A er some turmoil on City Council, David Franklin’s just published Mailbag Le er honoring former Mayor Gerry Welch. Thank YOU, David. Hope as in there is a be er, more posi ve and compassionate way to resolve our differences than figh ng, bad blood, grudges, false accusa ons and name calling. Instead, harsh feelings are replaced with honesty, openness, respect, kindness and empathy as the proven pathways to peace and progress. Therefore, may these two examples serve as beacons of hope for all of us to posi vely change how our city government and community treats and deals with each other during mes of great debate and turmoil as we enter 2024, because such debates are coming! Thank YOU.” 3  RESOLUTION #2024-01 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF A REGULAR BIENNIAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024, FOR THREE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL (FOR 4-YEAR TERMS), IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULES PROMULGATED AND ADOPTED AS PROVIDED BY STATE STATUTE, AND BY THE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Webster Groves, that a biennial municipal election in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter, shall be held in the City of Webster Groves, Missouri, on the first Tuesday in April 2024 (April 2, 2024) for the purpose of electing three (3) Members of the Council for 4-year terms; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the polling places, appointment of Judges and Clerks, and other details of the conduct of the election shall be accomplished by the Board of Election Commissioners of St. Louis County, all as provided by law, including the City Charter; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the polling places at said election shall be open on April 2, 2024, for the reception of ballots, from 6:00 A.M., until 7:00 P.M., St. Louis County time, and that the City Clerk shall cause notice of said election to be published as provided by law. ADOPTED this _________day of ________________, 2024. _______________________ Mayor ATTEST: ______________________ City Clerk  RESOLUTION #2024-02 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE SEALING OF THE DECK OF THE OLD WEBSTER PARKING GARAGE WHEREAS, the City of Webster Groves advertised and received bids for the sealing of the deck for the Old Webster parking garage; and WHEREAS, the bid from Keeley Construction Group, Inc., 500 S. Ewing Ave., Suite G, St. Louis, MO 63103, in the amount of $97,128.00, was determined to be the most advantageous bid received in accordance with the specifications for the above. 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 Keeley Construction Group, Inc., 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 the funds for this project shall be paid from the Capital Improvement Sales Tax Fund. ADOPTED this day of , 2024. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK SEALING OF THE DECK OF THE OW PARKING GARAGE PROJECT NO. 24PW04 BID OPENING: December 20, 2023, 10:00 am 1 2 3 Keeley Construction Group Inc. Western Specialty Contractors Concrete Strategies 500 S. Ewing Ave., Suite G 7401 Alabama Ave. 2199 Innerbelt Business Center Dr. ITEM TOTAL St. Louis, MO 63103 St. Louis, MO 63111 Overland, MO 63114 NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension 1 Base Bid S.F. 34,080 $ 2.85 $ 97,128.00 $ 3.50 $ 119,280.00 $ 6.60 $ 183,018.00 $ 4,960.00 Addendum No. 1 Included YES YES YES Total $ 97,128.00 $ 124,240.00 $ 183,018.00 4 5 GW&R, LLC Tarlton Concrete Restoration Superior Waterproofing & Restoration Co. 8424 Reilly Ave. 5500 W. Park Ave. 3001 Washington Ave. ITEM TOTAL St. Louis, MO 63111 St. Louis, MO 63110 St. Louis, MO 63103 NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension 1 Base Bid S.F. 34,080 $ 5.79 $ 197,323.20 $ 3.20 $ 109,056.00 $ 10.00 $ 120,000.00 $ 95,444.00 $ 115,000.00 Addendum No. 1 Included NO YES YES Total $ 197,323.20 $ 204,500.00 $ 235,000.00  RESOLUTION #2024-03 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SERVICE CENTER VESTIBULE WHEREAS, the City of Webster Groves advertised and received bids for the construction of the service center vestibule; and WHEREAS, the bid from AME Construction, LLC, d/b/a A. Eilers Construction, 1450 Triad Center, St. Peters, MO 63376, in the amount of $114,812.00, was determined to be the most advantageous bid received in accordance with the specifications for the above. 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 AME Construction, LLC, d/b/a A. Eilers Construction, 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 the funds for this project shall be paid from the Capital Improvement Sales Tax Fund. ADOPTED this day of , 2024. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK SERVICE CENTER VESTIBULE PROJECT NO. 24PW03 BID OPENING: December 22, 2023, 10:00 am 1 2 3 AME Construction, LLC Hankins Construction 1450 Triad Center 9889 Page Avenue ITEM TOTAL St. Peters, MO 63376 St. Louis, MO 63132 NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension 1 Cast-In-Place Concrete LS 1 $ 20,790.00 $ 20,790.00 $ 14,850.00 $ 14,850.00 2 Masonry LS 1 $ 29,440.00 $ 29,440.00 $ 27,000.00 $ 27,000.00 3 Metal Fabrications LS 1 $ 13,198.00 $ 13,198.00 $ 9,862.00 $ 9,862.00 4 Miscellaneous Carpentry LS 1 $ 15,801.00 $ 15,801.00 $ 2,942.00 $ 2,942.00 5 Thermal and Moisture Protection LS 1 $ 9,471.00 $ 9,471.00 $ 3,140.00 $ 3,140.00 6 Doors and Windows LS 1 $ 18,998.00 $ 18,998.00 $ 18,035.00 $ 18,035.00 7 Finishes LS 1 $ 7,114.00 $ 7,114.00 $ 7,810.00 $ 7,810.00 Subcontractors LS 1 $ - $ - $ - $ 116,669.00 Addendum No. 1 Included YES YES Total $ 114,812.00 $ 200,308.00