JEDNHNGS  Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting Telemeeting Via Zoom Video February 22,2 2021 Regular Council Meeting' 7:00 p.m.  The two thousand four hundred and sixteenth meeting of the. Jennings City Council was held on  Monday, February 22, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Video.  A. PUBLIC: HEARING  1.Petition fora a Conditional Usel Permit to operate Sam's Autol Repair and' Tire Service Shop at 8949 Jennings Station Rd in the C-2 Shopping and Service Commercial district in the Mayor Austin asked if anyone was speaking for the Conditional Usel Permit. Ahmed Judi Hasan spoke for the petition. He said that they intend to open primarily a tire shop as well as offering brakes services. Mr. Hasan said thatt thel building would remain the: same and was ready toj proceed with an inspection. Councilwoman Clower asked where the used tires would be disposed of. Mr. Hasan said that therei is a large disposal container to fill on the premises and they pay a disposal company top pick upt thet used tires weekly. Councilwoman! Brown askedi iftheyk knew ofthe demand for this type of business. He said no, but the former business was used for that purpose which makes themi readyt to open the shop. She explained that her reason: for asking was thats she observed  former Firestone building, Petitioner: Owner, A.J. Hasan.  thatt the previous auto shop, Firestone, was not successful in that location.  Mayor. Austin closed the publicl hearing at 7:05 p.m.  2.1 Petition for a Conditional Use Permit to operate al Homeless Veteran's Program at' 7219 W. Florissant Avenue in the C-2 Shopping and Service Commercial district to be named Adore Home Care, LLC. Petitioners: Owners, Aniyah Hayes and Ashley Hayes. Mayor Austin asked for anyone speaking for the Conditional Use Permit. Adore Home Care had some technical difficulties. Ms. Hayes of Adore Home Care said that they intend to house 2-4 homeless veterans to assist with their transitional period. Councilwoman Anderson asked how many veterans they intend to house at a time. Ms. Hayes said there will be a maximum of four veterans at the facility at a time. Councilman Wilson asked if this facility was a house, and who would be staying on-site witht the veterans. Ms. Hayes said that yes it was al home, she said these individuals are deemed independent by their caseworkers. She said that staff members would be present between the hours of7a a.m. to 71 p.m. Ms.] Hayes said that she was a nurse, and will assist ina administering medications and the staffi members would1 bet theret to assist with activities ofdaily living! butr noto ona a 24-hour basis. Councilwoman, Anderson askedl how theyi intend to control traffic and visitors to thei facility. Ms. Hayes said that it would bet the same as al home, visitors will not be allowed, and this will be monitored by cameras with a staff member on-call for emergencies. Councilwoman. Anderson commented that while she appreciated what their mission was, from her experience with transitional living, she expressed concern regarding overnight periods without Councilman Stichnote: said that! he was ai member oft the American Legion Post 184, he gave Adore Home Care his contact information so they may connect with him to see what kind of assistance he could provide. He said that he appreciated them forming this business. Schona McClellon, Director of Housing and Economic Development, said that int the Planning Commission meeting, Adore Home Cares saidt that there willl be two nursing staffi members on-site, one starting at7 a.m. to3 3j p.m. and another between thel hours of11 a.m. to 71 p.m. Ms. Hayes said that the veterans are Councilwoman Clower asked about the parking at the facility. Ms. Hayes said that therei is al bus line out front, but thet transitional veterans arei not allowedt to own vehicles andi mentioned that they  staff present.  casei managed and that they tendt to veterans with as social worker.  Page 1of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    were previouslyt turned down at thel Planning Commission duet toj parking logistics. Councilwoman Brown asked about thet type of house. Ms. Hayes said that it was in the Commercial District, the house willl havea ana administrative office withl housingi int thel basement. She asked] how many people ity would accommodate. Mayor Austin asked ifit was a two-bedroom house. Ms. Hayes said that Councilwoman Anderson expressed her concern about the logistics of thel business and suggested to the City Council that the petition be tabled until Adore Home Care can present more concrete  itwas. plans.  Mayor Austin closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m.  3. Petition for a One-time Conditional Use Permit to operate a multi-purpose PhotographyVidegraphy Production Studio in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial district Mayor Austin asked if anyone was speaking for the Conditional Use Permit. Justin Holmes said that he was born andi raisedi in. Jennings, MO. He said that he graduated from Jennings Senior High School in 2014 and wanted toi return to the. Jennings community to sharel his passion. Mr. Holmes said that it was a great location and the opportunity presented itself last year. He said that the building wasi new, modern, centrally located. He said that there was space for an officei in thei front witht the studio int thei rear. Mr. Holmes intends 2321 Hord Avenue tol be an area tol host classes for photography, live streaming, content creation, and perhaps work with. Jennings School District to create aj program. He said that 2321 Hord Avenue would be classroom-style with four stations of Councilman Wilson said that he supported the business, and was pleased to support Jennings  at2321-2323 Hord Avenue. Petitioner: Owner,Justin Holmes.  tables and chairs.  alumni, son of the Community. B. REGULAR MEETING  Mayor Austin closed the public hearing was at 7:24 p.m.  1. Call to Order Thei meeting was called to order at 7:25 p.m.  2. Roll Call  Council members present: Allan Stichnote, Miranda Jones, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Phyllis  Anderson, Gary Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and Aja Owens.  Council member(s) absent: None. 3. Approval of the Agenda  Also present: Mayor Yolanda Austin; Deletral Hudson, City Clerk; and Sam Alton, City Attorney. Ont thei motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Jones, the City Council  approved the agenda fori the meeting. All in favor; none opposed.  4. Approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 25, 2021.  On the motion made by Councilwoman Jones, seconded by Councilwoman Clower, the City Council approved the minutes from the Regular Meeting of. January 25, 2021. Alli in favor; none 5. Approval of the minutes from the Special City Council Meeting of February 1,2021. On the motion made by Councilwoman Clower, seconded by Councilwoman Jones, the City Council approved the minutes from the Special City Council Meeting of February 1,2021.. Allin  opposed.  favor; none opposed.  Page 2of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    C. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, REMONSTRATIONS, COMPLAINTS, AND  REQUESTS  1. Presentation by Mark Spykerman regarding the City Center Project  Mayor Austin asked Mark Spykerman, Gilmore &1 Bell, P.C., toj present. Mark said that they have negotiated the City Center project property bond issue. He said that thel Purchase Sale Agreement included four (4) acres and eleven (11) acres donated. Mark said with the Purchase Agreement negotiated, they are: ready to: move the City of. Jennings on to the next stage oft the bond issue for Stacy Hastie, SWHI Investments, LLC, saidt that he was excited that their site was selected for the future City Center of] Jennings. Marks saidi it was] previously negotiated int the early 2000s fora City Hall site which did not gain further traction. He said that the bond documents are drafted and Mayor Austin thanked Stacy for stilll beingi inj place toi maket thej project happen. Stacy thanked the 2. Comments by thej public. (Please signi in. Comments arel limited to 31 minutes. Seel Decorum Zama Checkolis, 8744 Granada Place, had some technical difficulties. Deletra moved on to the Yolonda Fountain Henderson, 8822 Sumter. Drive, greeted everyone. She thanked Jim and the Public Works Department fori removing theg graffiti. She asked what willl happen witht the old water company building thatl had graffiti oni it.] Ms. Henderson askedi ifthe City still used beet juice before Ms. Henderson asked if the trash that was dumped off] Hamilton Avenue was cleaned up. She reported thatt thei motorhome thatt the City worked to1 remove was gone and that residents arel happy thati it was gone. She asked about when thel house on Eichler Place was coming down. Ms. Henderson said that the second streetlight facing the. Jennings School District on Dorwood Drive was out but had no number on thel light pole to report it. Ms. Henderson reported that Dr. Paulal Knight had beens selected as the new Jennings School District Superintendent. Jim said that the streetlight off Dorwood Drive that she reported was private and was the responsibility of. Jennings Schooll District. Hes saidi regarding the graffiti ont the old water company building, letters were sent to the property owner. Jim said to help with the trash dumping off Hamilton Avenue, hel has placed a camera up toi monitor the dumpingi ini that area. Hes said that the trash dumpster att thel Public Works Building was full att thei moment. Jims said that they havep picked up about 10001 tires and it costs the City about $1 per tire for disposal. Schona said the property was on the 2018-2019 CDBG demolition list and will begin as soon as the letter of intent is Marietta Beck, 5476 Hodiamont Avenue, reported that she was having a hard time with the property behind her home that had trash piling up at 54791 Hamilton Avenue. Deletra delivered the address to the Building Department. Ms. Beck said that after reporting it to the Building Department, she cannot seem tol be getting anything done and she would like an update. Mayor Austin asked Schona and. Jim to answer. Jim said that he would follow up with Ms. Beck. Ms. Beck thanked the Public Works Department for the snow: removal. Jim said that they did not use beet juice this year due to the unexpected weather and apologized for the unpreparedness of the Public Works Department. He explained that with how low the temperatures dropped, using Ishmael Sistrunk, Riverview Garden School District, greeted everyone and introduced Superintendent. Scott Spurgeon, who would be using some of! his time. Mr. Spurgeon explained that there is a tax levy, Proposition E, for some student transfers, and currently the Governor is withholding funds. He: said that he was excited about Proposition Ei making it on the municipal  thei next stage of the City Center project.  waiting ont the City toi finalize the Real Estate and Purchase Agreements.  City and Mayor Austin. Ordinance.)  next member ofthej public that signed up to speak.  salting roads during inclement weather.  received from St. Louis County.  chemicals and salt does not always help.  Page3of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    election ballots because the kids matter, they are working hard to collect money to support Mr. Sistrunk said that the funds from Proposition E will be going towards the early childhood academic center, transportation services, and the salary schedule to retain teachers which Riverview is reported tol bet the second-lowest starting salary ratei in St. Louis County. He said that the tax levy would be seen on property taxes and went to the Special Administrative Board for approval. Mr. Sistrunk said that they will present it att the March City Council meeting. Dr. Tanya Patton, Riverview Garden School. District, said that shel had no comments. 3. Councilmember's Reports (Reports are limited to 10 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance) Councilwoman Jones greeted everyone. She thanked everyone for attending the meeting and missed meeting with everyone in person. She thanked Jim and the Public Works Department because, with thes snowstorm that camet through, shel knew it was difficult toi manage, but shel knew Councilwoman. Jones saidt that she would liket tol have another Ward meetingi inl March andi invited the Ward 1 electoral candidates toj joint thei meeting so that constituents of Ward 1 may meet them. She said that in the past year, the City Council has turned a corner to work together and to get work done as a team. Shel hopes to serve on a committee with the City of. Jennings in the future. Councilwoman. Jones asked for at target date for thej plaçement ofthes speed bumps around the City. Jim said, unfortunately, thei inclement weather impeded the speed bump placement, but he hoped tos seet them donet that week ort the following. Shet reported that aJennings School District employee Councilwoman Jones invited the City Council and City staff to make sure that discussions or concerns: regardingi policy get on thel Policy and Ordinance Committee meeting agenda before she leaves office. She mentioned that there were heating assistance programs or warming centers for those in need during the unusually cold weather and asked that people spread the word. Councilwoman. Jones congratulated the. Jennings School District for the appointment of their new superintendent. She congratulated and welcomed Dr. Paula Knight, Jennings School District Councilman Stichnote greeted everyone. He thanked the Public Works Department for all their work int the snowy weather. He reported that the City street sweeper did catch fire and was out of commission. Councilman Stichnote asked residents tol be patient with the City in the meantime. He announced there would be Senior Bingo on' Thursday, February 25, 2021, and to contact the He asked Capt.I Law to give a short report on the crime statistics in Ward 1. Capt. Law said thati it was down sincel last year. Hes said that he believed that the cold weather may have contributed to the decrease, butt the extrai resources hel had enlisted fort the City of] Jennings would continue in the Councilwoman Brown greeted everyone. She thanked the Public Works Department for the snow removal. She said that there was a coat giveaway in honor of Officer Blake Snyder. She said that the event adhered to social distancing regulations, and temperatures were taken as people were walking int the doorway. Councilwoman Brown said that] people were served witha smile and that the Mayor was present. Officer McCrary was recognized by St. Louis County Councilwoman: Brown thanked Mayor Austin forj practicingaspirito tofcommunity, that promotes education and encourages people to be well informed, and for her governance of the City of Jennings. She recognized Mayor Austin for her efforts in economic development, working with department managers, and her efforts to beautify the City of. Jennings. She thanked her for her  students.  thatt they did everything that they could.  wasl lost to al high-speed chase.  Superintendent.  Civic Center toi register.  foreseeable future.  North County Precinct to celebrate Black History Month.  leadership and thati it was aj pleasure to serve with her.  Page 4of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    Councilman Wilson greeted everyone. He recognized the Jennings City Clerk, Deletra Hudson, fors stepping up andt taking ont the supervision oft thel Finance Department int their transition period. Councilman Wilson saidt that! he attendedi thel North County Fire &1 Rescue District ast they unveiled their new emergencyi response truck. Hes said that there willl bet two new: firehouses: one int the City Jennings and another in Bellefontaine. He said that he joined them for their clothing drive one Councilman Wilson asked if there would be another Policy and Ordinance Committee meeting. He askedi ifSam Alton, City Attorney, would1 help him research an ordinance for the discussion of food trucks for thei next Policy and Ordinance Committee meeting. He asked that Sam check with neighboring municipalities to bring a variety of sample ordinances to guide the Jennings community. He commented thati it would be nice to not leave the area on al lunch break and to try Her reported that with Mayor Austin, they presented ai resolution to State Representative Marlene Terry oft the 66th District in celebration of Black History month and tol honor her. Mayor Austin was the only municipality to recognize a State Representative. He said that she appreciated the Councilman Wilson saidt that St. Louis County is expanding the Digital Equity Initiative, sincet the reopening of St. Louis County Libraries is still pending. He said that they will be introducing a new resource for underserved older adults. Hes saidt that they can apply to receive a GrandPad that is equipped with cellular services tol be used as a phone or computer to stay in touch with loved ones during the COVID-19. Hes saidt that funding for the GrandPads was through the CARES Act. He urged everyone to stay safe. He believed that Jennings willl be pleased with the new Jennings School District Superintendent and continue to foster a strong relationship between the City and Councilwoman. Anderson greeted everyone. Shet thanked Jim was always being a star for the City and Deletra for always available and being sol helpful tot the City and City Council. Shei recognized Councilwoman Anderson said that shep put in ai request for at traffic study of the one-way street in front of Woodland. Capt. Law said that Sgt. Perez was handling the study and the unexpected winter weather had set the study back al bit, he promised to follow up. Councilwoman Anderson asked Capt. Law ifsomeone could drivel byt the 22001 block ofMcLaran. Avenue. Shei reported that there are two large trucks parked byt the community garden andi impeding clear sight when trying to make at turn. Capt. Law said that he would get someone to check it out. She urged everyone to Councilman Johnson greeted everyone. Councilman Johnson thanked Jim, he wanted him to know that he appreciated his efforts. He thanked him for clearing the tires off Marge Avenue and College Avenue. Hes saidt that hel has seen thel house marked for demolition andt that residents notice that as well. Councilman Johnson thanked Jim for the fence repair on Jennings Station Road offt the cul-de-sac. He said that he appreciated Deletra and commented that shei is the best Councilman Johnson said that he would like to add to the Policy and Ordinance Committee agenda as well, he asked Sam for his help to revisit the landlord registration. He said there are good examples ofaregistration; program in] Berkeley and Moline. Acres, but our draft registration seemed to be after-the-fact and it should affect the landlord before it becomes a problem for tenants. He said that the registration would ensure that inspection fees and titling fees are paid upon closing. He asked Sam toi investigate those registration programs. He suggested the use of ani intern to collect housing data in the City of] Jennings. Sam clarified that he was interested in thel home buying fees. Councilman Johnson: said thati ifthose fees are paid upfront, it would give the City a chance tol know beforehand that the property would be used as ai rental property. He suggested that those fees could be collected from the title agent or the landlord upfront. Councilman Johnson reported that he was recently interviewed by Collinsville High School students for Black History Month andi represented the City of. Jennings as a councilmember. He  Hes saidt thats shei is doing an amazing. jobl keeping the City afloat.  week ago, where they distributed clothes and coats.  some new: food establishments likei food trucks.  proclamation.  the school district.  Khianna Ward, Deputy City Clerk, because shei is awesome.  continue tos stays safe and stay protected.  City Clerk handling municipal business.  Page5 5of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    thanked Capt. Law because he has seen the police efforts in Ward 3 and around the City. He commented that it was pleasing to see the police vehicles with the City of Jennings on their panels. Hes saidt that hel has noticed ani increase in citations issued. Councilman Johnson said that he heard Councilwoman Brown or Councilwoman Jones comment that it was great to see the City moving forward with collective work and he appreciated being aj part of that. He thanked Councilwoman Clower, greeted everyone. She said thats she was concerned about Ward 4because when shei rani for office, one ofher goals was tol beautify the ward. Shei reassured Ms. Beck since shei reported thet trashi issues, that Councilwoman Owens and Councilwoman Clower are working hard andi making note oft the trash dumping areas. Shet thanked Jim for the trash that was picked up on al lot on Helen Avenue. Councilwoman Clower asked if. Jim looked at 5664 Hodiamont Avenue where there is trash piling up in the garage.. Jim said that he has reported it again in the MyGov system. She asked about what happened to the tires that she reported at 5357 Garesche Avenue. Jim said that the property must be listed back into MyGov and the tires were on the property, in the driveway. He explained that new letters must be sent at the beginning of each year for the City toj perform its due diligence, because the nuisance properties must be entered backi into thel MyGov system. Jim said then the City can perform an abatement on the property withoutl having to1 resend al letter. Councilwoman Clower saidt that therei isi moret than one] property with tires being dumped. Jim said that he would go back around and look at the: issue. Councilwoman Clower asked about some missing street signs on Hodiamont Avenue and Harney Avenue, as well as on Hamilton Avenue and Lena Avenue. Jim said that he would Councilwoman Clower followed up on thei trash build-up issue att the Family Dollar with Mayor Austin and Capt. Law. Mayor Austin said that letters were sent out. Schona confirmed that the letters were: sent to the Family Dollar corporate office, and hand-delivered to the Family Dollar location. Mayor Austin explained to Councilwoman Clower, that once a letter is issued the property owner has seven (7) days to correct the issue. She said that when a Code Enforcement Inspector goes out to the property, and ift the issuel has been rectified, then the cycle will start Councilwoman Clower asked about the trash on Mr. McKinley's lot and asking about him building on that property. Mayor Austin asked her to clarify the address. Councilwoman Clower said all the propertiesi in' Ward 41 but especially off Hodiamont. Avenue. Jim said that he reported the information to thel Building Department and a letter was sent asking the property owner to clean up the trash. Hei reminded her that letters are not issued by himself or the Public Works Department but suggested that she check with the Building Department. Schona explained that they sendl letters out ast the addresses come tot thel Building Department. Mayor. Austin asked that Councilwoman Clower give Schona time to follow up on that issue the next day. Councilwoman Clower reported that she observed that the corner ofGaresche Avenue and Janet Avenue seemed to be a hotspot for trash dumping. She asked for a plan to help with the trash dumping ini that area. Jim commented that it seems as though once a camera goes up to monitor trash dumping in an area, there seems to be another spot that will be used for dumping. Councilwoman Clower suggested that the City needs to find another way to address the trash dumping issuel becausei itl had been like that for at least thirty (30) days. Mayor. Austin asked her to clarify that the trashl has been getting dumped again after Public Works cleans the area up or that Public' Works staffi is not] picking up the trash. Councilwoman Clower said that it seems that thet trash does go back down and shet thought that] people livingi int those areas should notl havet to Councilwoman Owens greeted everyone and said that she would be giving some ofl her time to Councilwoman Clower. Councilwoman Clower thanked Mayor Austin. Councilwoman Owens gave some ofher time to Adore Home Care LLC to clarify some information. Ms. Hayes said that a neighboring property owner has agreed, in writing, to allow Adore Home Care LLC veteran residents use two toi four parking spaces of their parking lot for their vehicles. Councilwoman Owens reported that shel has seen more police presence of1 late. She thanked. Jim and the Public Works Department for their work to address thet trash dumping issue. She asked  everyone and wished everyone a good evening.  investigate thei missing streets signs in that areai the following day.  again.  continue seeing that.  Page 6of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    how to be proactive in addressing the trash dumping issue. Councilwoman Owens gave her condolences tot the family of Sgt. Perez, upon hearing of1 his mother's passing. Shes said that a Ward 4s senior at Star Residences, Pamela Hudson had passed away and she sent her condolences to Ms. Hudson's family. Councilwoman Owens thanked Officer Bakula for doing a good job in addressing residents around the City about trash dumping. She said that residents have a better understanding of the trash issue, and she was hopeful that this will help Councilwoman Owens asked whyt the City'sZoom auction and other City meetings seem tol keep getting hacked. She asked how this has happened and whyt that! keeps happening. Councilwoman Councilwoman Owens said that it has been an eventful term. She said that she will stay very connected and expressed aj passion for the City of Jennings not just Ward 4. She said that she didl her best to ensuret that Ward 4s stayed engaged ands supported, and shel hoped that the Ward4 councilmembers will continue tol beautify the ward. Shes said that times have been different due tot the COVID-19 pandemic. Councilwoman Owens said she will be leaving the Jennings City Council and willl be working under State Representative, Cori Bush and Councilwoman Miranda Mayor. Austin said that Councilwoman Jones and Councilwoman Owens would be missed. Mayor. Austin thanked the City of Jennings Department Heads. Shei reminded councilmembers to come to department heads with issues not directly to employees. She reported that the Public Works Department street sweeper caught fire, and she thanked the two Public Works staff members for alerting the driver who was not aware thati it was oni fire as he drovei it. Mayor. Austin saidt that the Cityi is working with Speedway, andt thanked Irvetta Williams, Schona McClellon, and. Jim! Maixner. She anticipated thatt thei new Speedway Gas Station and Convenience Store plans willl bej presented att thel March City Council meeting for approval. Shes saidt that the gas station would be located across from the White Castle on. Jennings Station Road. Mayor Austin reported that Speedway signed a deal be owners and she was pleased to say that they chose the City of. Jennings. She said that businesses are wanting to move: into the City of. Jennings. Mayor Austin said that the City was excited for the great things that can be accomplished as she and the Mayor Austin reported that there was al Neighborhood Watch meeting via Zoom and encouraged seniori residents to attend. Shes said thati many senior residents! havel been learning to use cellphones, laptops, andt tabletst to engage int the Neighborhood Watch meetings toi remain informed of whati is happening in the City. Mayor Austin asked that councilmembers pass the information to their constituents so they can stay in the loop. She reported that there was al Business Watch meeting the previous week, and it was joined by Senator Brian Williams of the 14th District, in the Mayor Austin reported the exciting news, she: met with the North County Fire and Rescue District to discuss a property swap and their project to build another brand-new fire station next to the Civic Center on. Jennings Stationl Road. Shei reported thatt the former North County Fire and] Rescue building would be used as ai new administrative office for the Public Works Department. She said that once the details havel beens settled, thei new fires station will take about sixteen (16) months for Mayor Austin shared the St. Louis County website for vaccinations, www.stlcorona.com, and encouraged senior residents to get signed up. She said that St. Louis County is set to begin inoculations at the At Caring Plus property, Star Residences. She reported that City staff were invited to register for vaccinations. Mayor Austin said that other senior residents' voices were Shei reported that the Winter 20201 Newsletter covering October through December issuel has been released and people have been coming to City Hall toj pick up a copy. She asked people to share  makei residents more proactive in addressing the dumping in the city. Owens suggested that the City of. Jennings is being targeted.  Jones will bel her boss. 5.1 MAYOR'S REPORT  City department heads work together.  discussion about public safety and the distribution ofCOVID-19 vaccinations.  the building tol be completed.  heard, ands she asked that they enroll on the St. Louis County website.  Page7of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    ther newsletters with residents and continuet to address them across the City. Mayor Austin said that the City was aware ofthet trash dumpingi in Ward 4 and other City wards are experiencing the same Mayor Austin reported that the City of. Jennings property auction bid opening via Zoom that was hosted ai few weeks prior was hacked. She said that the City will continue the bid opening oft the remaining houses on February 25, 2021, as only seven (7) bids of the thirty-eight or thirty-nine Mayor Austin asked that residents continue to submit their email addresses to Lolita Thomas, Receptionist, so they can stay in thel loop with City meetings and notices. She said that there isa large list being built by Willie Brandon, Recreation Director, who has been collecting cellphone numbers to stay in contact with residents and remain transparent with the City of Jennings Mayor Austin thanked councilmembers that were on the Jennings School District Board for selecting Dr. Paulal Knight for thej post ofs Superintendent for the: school district. Mayor Austin said shei is highly qualified to continue the work in the school district. She said they have spoken and Mayor Austin gave al brief update on the new City Center project. She said that the City willl be reviewing thef final schematics to1 move tot the finalization step withl KAI Architects. Mayor Austin said that this willl bring them into the design phase oft the project, which involves the elevation of thep property, thel building floorplan, andt the area ofthes site. She saidt that they are working hard to makei itl happen. She said that the total cost oft the project will be $8,850,311 for the construction ofboth thel buildings in the new City Center. Mayor Austin said that they are working very hard  issue.  auctioned properties were opened before the! Zoom meeting was hacked.  constituents.  they plan to work together as at team with the Policel Department.  to ensure the City of Jennings is on top. D.] MONTHLY! DEPARTMENTAL, REPORTS  Ont the motion madel by Councilman' Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Jones, the City Council  approved thei monthly department reports. All in favor; none opposed.  E.] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  1. Ways and. Means & Public Safety Committee - Councilman Wilson reported that there was a meeting on February 8, 2021. He said the committee was presented with research for the budget plan, withi information from a salarys study. He said that the final budget is forthcoming and set to Councilman Wilson reported that there was another meeting held on) February 22, 2021, wheret the committee discussed the Court, Legal, Prosecutor, and Recreation departments budgets. He commented thatt thel budget discussion! has been going smoothly and will continue every week until the final budget is approved at thel March City Council meeting. Hes said there was a discussion of thei independent contract for Daniel Smith for financial services and the tree removal contract for Lion's Park. Councilman Wilson said that the committee got an update on the funds from the CARES Actl health and safety projects that are completed and an update from thel Mayor regarding the City Center project that was heard earlier int the February City Council meeting. 2. Public Works & Building Committee - Councilwoman Anderson reported that there was a meeting onl February 17, 2021. She said that the committee discussed the new fire station project in the City of. Jennings, which) Mayor Austin reported at the February City Council meeting. Councilwoman, Anderson reported that the street barricades were discussed with comments from Capt. Law, providing statistics of crime rates since the placement of the barriers, and from the Ward 4 councilmembers. She said the City reçeived a complaint of the barrier placed along Garesche. Avenue: near I-70 and shes said that she would reach out tot that person. She said the committee also discussed the 20-mph ordinance in residential areas. Councilwoman Anderson said that she discussed with the committee that 20-mph speed limits were unrealistic. Jims said that there are ai total of228 or more streets int the City of. Jennings. Councilwoman Clower recommended; placing 201 mphl limitsi ins school zones andi residential areas bes speedl limits be posted  be discussed at thel March City Council: meeting.  Page 8of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    at 25 mph. Councilman. Johnson said that he did not believe it would make a difference without consistency. Shes said that the committee voted to amend the ordinance from 201 mph to 25 mphi in 3. Parks & Recreation Committee- - Councilman Stichnote reported that there was noi meeting. 4. Policy and Ordinance Committee - Councilwoman Jones reported that there was no meeting. Shes said thats shei intends tol host al Policy and Ordinance Committee meeting in March before she 5. Municipal League - Councilman Wilson reported a healthy discussion at the last Missouri Municipal League] Board ofDirector's meeting. He said that they discussed Housel Bill 920 which would eliminate the April municipal elections and require municipal elections to be on the November general election ballot every year. He said that the Municipal League is in strong opposition to this bill. Councilman Wilson encouraged everyone to give thel Missouri Municipal League feedback, letting them know that they oppose thel bill whichi is building momentum. Her reported thati ifthe COVID. ReliefBill should bej passed, that thes state ofMissouri wouldr receive $2,500,000,000 to distribute to Cities and Counties using municipal allocations. Councilman Wilson said that St. Louis City would receive $423,000,000 and $58,700,000 from its county allocation. Hei reported that St. Louis County would receive $194,000,000 from the reliefb bill and he will provide more information for how cities may receive funding from the CDBG funding Mayor Austin referenced what Councilman Wilson said about House Bill 920, she asked where the opposition emails can be sent. Councilman Wilson said he will provide the information and would follow up with Pat Kelly for the language for opposition emails that week. 6. Planning Commission - Councilman Johnson reported there was a meeting on February 4, 2021. He said that the committee heard three (3) petitions for Conditional Use Permits. He said that they discussed a Conditional Use Permit to operate an auto repair shop at 8949 Jennings Station Road, with conditions ofi no more than ten (10) vehicles parked at the location overnight, the petition passed unanimously. Councilman Johnson thanked the owner for rendering the He reported that they discussed a petition of the Conditional Use Permit to operate a homeless veteran program for no more than four residents at 7219 West Florissant. He said that after consideration and hearing from the petitioner, thej petition was passed unanimously. Councilman Johnson said that the final petition of that meeting was for a one-time Conditional Usel Permit for. Jennings alumni, Justin] Holmes, to operate aj photography and videography studio at 2321-2323 Hord Avenue. Hes said that the commission passed the petition unanimously.  residential districts.  leaves office.  formula.  drawings oft the site plan.  7. Youth Commission -I Report provided. 8. Senior Commission - Report provided. F.LEGALI BUSINESS (Proposed Ordinances)  1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO JUSTIN HOLMES TO OPERATE Al PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO AT 2321-2323 HORD AVENUE, IN THEC CITY On the motion for the first reading made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson for Bill #2632. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilwoman Clower, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson for the second reading, Sam did  OFJENNINGS, MISSOURI.  the: second: reading oft the ordinance.  Page 9of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    Bill #26321 became Ordinancei #25706 by the followingr roll call vote oft the councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Miranda Jones, Jane Brown, Terry Wilson, Gary Johnson, Phyllis Mr. Holmes thanked the City of. Jennings and hel looks forward to working with everyone. 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO ANIYAH HAYES AND ASHLEY HAYES TO OPERATE A HOMELESS VETERAN PROGRAM KNOWN AS ADORE HOME CARE, LLC" AT 7219 WEST FLORISSANT AVENUE, IN THE CITY On the motion for the first reading made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Stichnote for Bill #2633. Roll call: Stichnote, Jones, Wilson, Brown, Johnson, Owens; Anderson Councilwoman Anderson said that she loved the idea, but she did not think the plan for this business was well prepared. She asked for more clarity from Adore Home Care LLC. Councilwoman, Jones suggested that Councilwoman Anderson table the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Stichnote for the second reading, Sam did the second reading of the ordinance. Mayor. Austin clarified for Councilwoman Anderson that. Adorel Home Care LLC has cameras while nurses arei not on site. Bill? #26331 byt the following roll call vote oft the councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote and Terry Wilson. Abstained: Miranda Jones, Jane Brown, Phyllis Anderson, Gary Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and Aja Owens. Thel bill didi not] pass and become an ordinançe. Mayor Austin directed Ms.) Hayes to contact the Building Department thei next day for direction. 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO WESAM AZEM D/B/A SAM'SAUTO: REPAIR, AND' TIRE: SHOP, INC. TO OPERATE AN. AUTO REPAIR. AND TIRE SHOP AT 8949 JENNINGS STATION ROAD, IN THE CITY OF JENNINGS, On the motion for the first reading made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower for Bill #2634. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for the second reading, Sam did the Bill# #2634 became Ordinance #2571 by the followingi roll call vote of the councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Miranda Jones, Jane Brown, Terry Wilson, Gary Johnson, Phyllis 4. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, TO ENTER INTO A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE, SALE AND DONATION AGREEMENT On thei motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Brown, seconded by Councilwoman Clower for Bill #2635. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded! by Councilwoman. Jones for thes second reading, Sam did thes second Bill #26351 became Ordinance #25721 by thei following roll call vote of the councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Miranda Jones, Jane Brown, Terry Wilson, Gary Johnson, Phyllis S.ANORDINANCE. AMENDINGSECTION: 36-172OF CHAPTER 36, ARTICLE VIIOF CITY OF. JENNINGS MUNICIPAL CODETO: MANDATEAI MAXIMUM SPEED! LIMIT  Anderson, Lorraine Clower, and Aja Owens.  OFJ JENNINGS, MISSOURI.  and Clower opposed. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance.  MISSOURI.  second reading oft the ordinance.  Anderson, Lorraine Clower, and Aja Owens. WITH SWH INVESTMENTS III, LLC.  reading of the ordinance.  Anderson, Lorraine Clower, and Aja Owens.  OF 25 M.P.H. IN ALLI RESIDENTIAL. AREAS.  Page 10of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    Ont thei motion fort thei firstr reading madel by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown for Bill #2636. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower for the second reading, Sam did Bill #26361 became Ordinance: #25731 by the: following roll call vote ofthe councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Miranda Jones, Jane Brown, Terry Wilson, Gary Johnson, Phyllis  thes second reading oft the ordinance.  Anderson, Lorraine Clower, and Aja Owens. G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -1 none. H. NEW BUSINESS  1.4 Approval of the Tree Removal at Lion' 's Park  Ont thei motioni madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded' by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved thet treei removall bida atI Lion'sParki from Gamma' Tree Service: for the amount of$12,500.  All inf favor; none opposed.  2. Approval of the Independent Contract with. Daniel Smith  On the motion made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Jones, the City Council approved thei independent contract with Daniel Smith for professional financial services for 1001 hours over four months at thel hourly rate of$50.00 perl hour. Alli ini favor; none opposed. 3. Approval oft the appointment of Djuan Jackson to the Architectural. Review. Board On thei motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Jones, the City Council approved the appointment of an architect, Djuan Jackson, to the. Architectural Review Board. All  ini favor; none opposed.  3.4 Approval of the monthly bills for payment.  On the motion made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Jones, the City  Council approved thei monthly bills for payment. All in favor; none opposed.  .MAYOR'S CLOSING REMARKS  Mayor Austin thanked all of those who participated in the virtual City Council meeting. She said that the meeting began with thirty-one (31) participants and the meeting ended with twenty-six (26) participants on the call. She thanked all department heads for the hard work that they are  doing.  J.CLOSED SESSION, LEGAL AND PERSONNEL (RSMO6 610:021-1,2,3)  On February 22, 2021, on the motion made by Councilwoman Clower, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson, the City Council approved a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel (RSMO6 610:021-1,2, &3)by the following roll call vote ofcouncilmembers voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Miranda Jones, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Phyllis Anderson, Gary Johnson, Aja Owens, and Lorraine Clower; none were absent; none opposed nor abstained. Closed Session - Legal, Real Estate, Personnel RSMO61002141.28)  Aftera a briefr recess, the City Council members were all present and met in ac closed session. Also present werel Mayor Yolanda Austin; Sam Alton, City Attorney; and City Clerk, Deletra Hudson.  PERSONNEL - The following actions were taken: Hire of Full Timel Deputy Building Commissioner  Page 11 of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    Ont thei motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Stichnote, the City Council approved the recommendation. from Schona McClellon, Director of Housing and Economic Development, tol hire. John Carpenter as thel Full-Time Deputy Building Commissioner pending all pre-employment! background: screenings. Therecommendation was approved! by thei roll cally votes oft the following council members: Stichnote, Jones, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Owens,  Clower; none abstained; none were absent nor opposed. Hire of Full Time Economic Development Coordinator  On the motion made by Councilwoman Jones, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson, the City Council approved the recommendation from Schona McClellon, Director of Housing and Economic Development, to hire Kellie Shelton as the Full-Time Economic Development Coordinator pending all pre-employment background screening. The recommendation was approved by thei roll call votes ofthei following council members: Stichnote,J Jones, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Owens, Clower; none abstained; none were absent nor opposed.  Termination of Full Time Correctional Officer  On the motion made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Stichnote, the City Council approved the recommendation from Lt. Pervis. Jones to terminate Correctional Officer, Rodney Martin. Thei recommendation. was approved byt the roll call votes oft the following council members: Stichnote, Jones, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Owens, Clower; none abstained;  none were absent nor opposed.  Termination of] Part-Time Correctional Officer  On the motion made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council approved the recommendation from Lt. Pervis. Jones to terminate part-time Correctional Officer, Curtis] Brumsey. Thei recommendationt was approved! by thei roll call votes ofthei following council members: Stichnote, Jones, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Owens, Clower; none  abstained; none were absent nor opposed.  K. ADJOURNMENT  On the motion made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council voted thei roll call votes oft the following council members to adjourn the meeting at 9:58 p.m.: Allan Stichnote, Miranda. Jones, Terry Wilson, Janel Brown,] Phyllis Anderson, Gary. Johnson, Aja Owens, and Lorraine Clower; none were absent; none opposed: nor abstained.  Approved: Llauklut  Yblanda Austin, Mayor Deletra Hudson, Clerk bbedle  Attest:  City  Page 12of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward