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D-1-b J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS BILL 8946 — An ordinance to establish a procedure to disclose potential conflicts of interest and substantial interests for certain municipal officials. Discussion with Council ensued concerning conflict resulting from duty of loyalty when one is on boards of two organizations simultaneously. Secondly a time frame identified for the discloser of any conflict of interest. It was noted that according to the Rules of Order and Procedure of the Council of University City; “anything of substantive amendments will require the bill be continue to the next meeting.” Amendments can be made to the bill after passage, if the Council so decides. Mayor Adams explained that this bill, as worded, is a state requirement that has to be filed by a specific date with the state. He said that more stringent rules can be adopted for the Council’s Rules and Procedures. Ms. Ricci moved to amend this bill’s title addressing the conflict of interest of being on the board of two separate organizations. She also requested to amend Section 2 of this bill to reflect the number of days the party is require to disclose a possible conflict of interest as there was not a time frame listed. Ms. Ricci withdrew her request to amend the title with the understanding that it will be addressed at a later meeting. Ms. Ricci removed her motion to amend the title but moved to amend section 2 to state: “Section 2. Conflicts of Interest. The Mayor or any member of the City Council who has a substantial personal or private interest as defined by Sections 105.450 (10, 11) and 105.461.1 RSMo, in any measure, bill, order or ordinance proposed or pending before the City Council, shall, within twenty- four (24) hours of identifying the conflict before he or she passes on the measure, bill, order or ordinance, file a written report of the nature of the interest with the City Clerk and such statement shall be recorded in the record of proceedings of the City Council. This motion to amend was seconded by Mr. Wagner and approved unanimously. Bill 8946 as amended was move for adoption by Mr. Price and was seconded by Mr. Wagner. Roll Call Vote was as follows: AYES: Mr. Price, Ms. Ricci, Mr. Wagner, Mr. Glickert, Mr. Sharpe, Jr. and Mayor Adams. NAYS: none Mr. Price and Mayor Adams requested the members of the Council, out of courtesy, make other members of Council aware in writing of amendments they will propose at a meeting, in order for Council to review the amendment proposal. Bill 8946 became Ordinance 6902. 1. BILL 8947 — An ordinance finding and declaring that there exists in the City of University City a certain blighted area as defined in section 353.020, revised statutes September 24, 2007