City Council

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City of Shreveport
  505 Travis Street  P.O. BOX 31109  SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71130 
   

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Public Notice: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Monday May 13, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. and Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. Both meetings will be held in the Government Chambers at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

May 13, 2013

AND

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS

May 14, 2013

      1. Call to Order

      2. Invocation

      3. Roll Call

      4. Approval of the minutes Administrative Conference (April 22, 2013) City Council Meeting, (April 23, 2013) and Special Meeting Minutes (May 3, 2013)

      5. Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests, Communications of the Mayor relative to city business, and Required Reports

        A. Awards and recognition of distinguished guests by City Council members, not to exceed fifteen minutes.

        B. Awards and recognition of distinguished guests by the Mayor, not to exceed fifteen minutes.

        C. Communications of the Mayor relative to city business other than awards and recognition of distinguished guests.

        D. Reports: Property Standards Report (Res. 7 of 2003)

        Revenue Collection Plan & Implementation Report (Res. No.114 of 2009)

        Surety Bond Forfeitures Report (Res 238 of 2010)

        EMS Transports Report (Res 239 of 2010)

        Master Plan Committee Report (Res 132 of 2012)

      6. Public Hearings:

      7. Adding Items to the Agenda, Public Comments, Confirmations and Appointments.

      A. Adding legislation to the agenda (regular meeting only) and public comments on motions to add items to the agenda.

      1) A Resolution authorizing the waiver of rental fees for the Riverview Hall on Saturday, May 25th and the Riverview Park, Thursday thru Sunday, May 23-26th for the USA Wake Board Nationals Tournament to be held May 23-26, 2013, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto

      2) A Resolution suspending the effects of certain provisions of Chapter 10 relative to alcoholic beverages for the Let The Good Times Roll Festival on June 21 through 23, 2013 and to otherwise provide with respect thereto

      3) An Ordinance amending the 2013 Budget for the Convention Center Hotel Enterprise Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto

      B. Public Comments (In accordance with Section 1.11 of the Rules of Procedures)

      C. Confirmations and appointments:

8. Consent Agenda Legislation

      To Introduce Routine Ordinances and Resolutions

Resolutions: None.

Ordinances: None.

To Adopt Ordinances and Resolutions

      Resolutions:

        69 Authorizing MRJ Company, L.L.C. located at 10313 Goldsberry Road to connect to the water & sewer system of the City of Shreveport and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Map

      Ordinances: None.

9. Regular Agenda Legislation

    A. Resolutions on Second Reading and Final Passage or which will require only One Reading

        63 Ratifying the use of certain equipment by the Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Everson)

        64 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a donation agreement between the City of Shreveport and Norris Ferry Road, L.L.C., hereinafter called “Owner” and acting herein through William L. Mayfield, Manager, for the private water and sewer improvements for St. Charles Place Subdivision, Unit 13, and related facilities, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Map (D/Corbin)

        65 Authorizing the use of certain equipment by North Shreveport Business Association, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/McCulloch) (Crawfish Boil)

        66 Authorizing the use of certain equipment by the North Shreveport Business Association and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/McCulloch) (Heroes Barbeque Cook-Off)

        70 Final acceptance of State Project No. 713-09-0019/H.009672.6 South Lakeshore Drive Bridge over tributary to Cross Lake, Caddo Parish and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

        71 Approving the budget for the Caddo-Shreveport Sales and Use Tax Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Attachment

        72 Declaring the city’s interest in certain adjudicated property as surplus and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/McCulloch, B/Everson, C/O. Jenkins, D/Corbin, F/Shyne and G/S. Jenkins)

        73 Declaring the city’s interest in certain adjudicated properties as surplus and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/McCulloch and F/Shyne)

        74 Recognizing May 22, 2013 as National Maritime Day, and to encourage citizens of Shreveport to celebrate this observance and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

        75 Recognizing May 2013 as National Preservation Month in Shreveport, to encourage citizens of Shreveport to celebrate the role of history in our lives and to preserve tangible aspects of our history, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto

        76 Suspending the effects of certain provisions of Chapter 10 relative to alcoholic beverages to zoning for the Knights of Columbus 4th of July Celebration in the 600 Block of Clyde Fant Parkway at Riverview Park and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

        77 Suspending the effects of certain provisions of Chapter 10 relative to alcoholic beverages on June 9, 2013 relative to dispensing, sale and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages at 436 Ashley Ridge for Zocolo’s Restaurant’s 5K Run For Sarah and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

        78 Suspending certain provisions of Chapter 10 relative to alcoholic beverages on September 28, 2013 relative to dispensing, sale and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages at 436 Ashley Ridge for Zocolo’s Restaurant’s Oktoberfest Party and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

B. Introduction of Resolutions (Not to be adopted prior to May 28, 2013)

        79 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a donation agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Parish of Caddo and acting herein through Dr. Woodrow Wilson Jr., Manager, for the private water main extensions and related facilities to serve Oak Haven Drive II and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Map

        80 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a donation agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Parish of Caddo and acting herein through Dr. Woodrow Wilson Jr., Manager, for the private water main extensions and related facilities to serve Goldsberry Road and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Map

        81 Stating the renewal of the City of Shreveport’s endorsement of Regenesis Construction Co., LLC to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement program and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (Not to be adopted prior to June 25, 2013)

    C. Introduction of Ordinances (Not to be adopted prior to May 28, 2013)

        45 Amending and reenacting Section 26-106 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to the fee schedule for services rendered by the Police Department.

        46 Amending the 2013 Community Development Special Revenue Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto

        47 Amending the 2013 Budget for the Riverfront Development Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

        48 Amending the 2013 Budget for the General Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

        49 Amending the 2013 Budget for the Airport Enterprise Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

        50 Amending the 2013 Budget for the Water and Sewerage Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

        51 Amending the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto

      D. Ordinances on Second Reading and Final Passage (Numbers are assigned Ordinance Numbers)

        89/11 An ordinance amending and reenacting Chapter 74 of the Code of Ordinances relative to Solid Waste Collections, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Amendment No. 1 (G/S. Jenkins) (Ord. 89 of 2011) (Postponed April 23, 2013)

        15 Amending and reenacting certain sections of Chapter 94 of the Code of Ordinances relative to Utilities and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Amendment No. 1 (Postponed April 23, 2013)

        30 Amending and reenacting Section 106-1029 of the Code of Ordinances relative to the SPI-3 Commercial Corridor Overlay District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Attachment (Postponed April 23, 2013)

        31 Levying a tax of Eight and Sixty-Four One Hundredths (8 and 64/100ths) mills per dollar on all property subject to Ad Valorem taxation within the bounds of the Downtown Development District of the City of Shreveport for the purposes as set forth herein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

        32 Levying various taxes totaling Seventeen and Sixty-Five Hundredths (17 and 65/100ths) mills per dollar on all property subject to Ad Valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport for the year 2013 in the amounts and for the purposes described herein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

        33 Levying a tax of Twenty-Two and Five One Hundredths (22 and 5/100ths) mills per dollar on all property subject to Ad Valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport for the year 2013 for the purpose of paying principal and interest on the outstanding general obligation bonds of the City of Shreveport, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

        34 Creating and establishing a No Parking Zone between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday on both sides of the 500 Block of Atkins Avenue, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

        35 Amending the 2013 Airport Enterprise Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Airport Roof Repairs)

        36 Amending the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Airport Roof Repairs)

        37 Amending the 2013 Budget for the General Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Mowing Inner-City Right of Ways)

        38A Amending and reenacting Chapter 36 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances, The Historic Preservation Ordinance; creating and establishing the Shreveport Historic Preservation Commission; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Everson)

        39 ZONING - C-21-13: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, The City Of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located west side of Kennedy Drive, 1684’ south of Hollywood Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, FROM R-1D, URBAN, ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO R-1D-E, URBAN, ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE/EXTENDED USE DISTRICT LIMITED TO “THE HOUSING & STORAGE OF VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT & THE PERFORMANCE OF MAINTENANCE ON VEHICLES & EQUPIMENT” ONLY, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (F/Shyne) Minutes Staff Report w/decision Map Map Ref Site Plan 1 Site Plan 2 Site Plan 3 PDF File

        40 ZONING - C-26-13: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, The City Of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located east side of Russell Road, 170’ south of Phelps Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, FROM R-1H, URBAN, ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO R-1H-E, URBAN, ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE/EXTENDED USE DISTRICT LIMITED TO “A PARKING LOT FOR THE CHILD CARE CENTER” ONLY, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/McCulloch) Minutes Staff Report w/decision Map Map Ref Site Plan PDF File

        41 ZONING - C-27-13: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, The City Of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located blocks bound by Coty, Stoner, Centenary and Egan. Also Gilbert, Coty, Stoner & the NE corner of Jordan & Coty Streets, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, FROM B-3, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO B-3-E, COMMUNITY BUSINESS/EXTENDED USE DISTRICT LIMITED TO “PLASTIC MANUFACTURING (BLOW MOULDING ROOM), TRANSFER AND STORAGE (18 WHEELERS) AND WATER DISTILLATION “ ONLY, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Everson) Minutes Staff Report w/decision Map Map Ref Site Plan1 Site Plan2 Site Plan3 PDF File

        42 ZONING - C-29-13: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, The City Of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the East side of Youree Drive, 430’ north of Stratford Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, FROM SPI-3(B-1), COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR OVERLAY (BUFFER BUSINESS) DISTRICT TO SPI-3-E(B-1), COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR OVERLAY (BUFFER BUSINESS)/ EXTENDED USE DISTRICT LIMITED TO “A WHOLESALE BEAUTY SUPPLY BUSINESS (NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC)” ONLY, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/O. Jenkins) Minutes Staff Report w/decision Map Map Ref Site Plan1 Site Plan2 PDF File

        43 ZONING - C-30-13: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, The City Of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on SW corner of Bert Kouns and Linwood Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, FROM R-A, RESIDENCE-AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO B-3, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Minutes Staff Report w/decision Map Map Ref Site Plan PDF File

        44 ZONING - C-36-13/P-4-13: An ordinance to amend Section 106-678 and Section 106-698 of Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, The City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Minutes

      10. Tabled Legislation

      1. Ordinance No 25 of 2012: Amending the 2012 Capital Improvements Budget, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Texas Street Turn Lanes) (Tabled March 27, 2012) (B/Everson)

      2. Ordinance No. 205 of 2012: Approving the application of citizens regarding the organization of the Shreveport-Caddo Economic Development Authority; Designating the Economic Development area therefore; Approving eh economic Development Plan therefore; Making certain findings in connection therewith; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Tabled December 11, 2012) SCEDA By-Laws

      3. Ordinance No. 170 of 2012: Amending and reenacting portions of Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances relative to Residential Parking Permit Zones, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Everson) (Tabled December 11, 2012)

      11. Appeals

    A. Property Standards Appeals

      PSD0900275: 140 Pennsylvania Avenue, Shreveport, LA (C/Jenkins) Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Powell, 819 ½ Boulevard Street, Shreveport, LA 71104 (B/Everson) (Postponed April 8, 2013 until May 13, 2013)

      PSD1000086: 2837 Logan Street, Shreveport, LA (G/S. Jenkins) Ms. Carolyn Ivory Wilson, 3646 Del Rio Street, Shreveport, LA 71109 (G/Jenkins) (Postponed January 18, 2013 until June 24, 2013)

      PSD1000141: 728 Austin Pl, Shreveport, LA (B/Everson) Ms. Deborah Bryant, 9640 Tammy, Shreveport, LA 71106 (Caddo Parish) (Postponed April 8, 2013until June 10, 13, 2013)

      PSD1100017: 3634 Sumner Street, Shreveport, LA (G/S. Jenkins) Mr. Roberto Strickland, 3740 Jackson Street, Shreveport, LA 71109 (G/S. Jenkins) (Postponed April 8, 2013 until May 13, 2013)

      PSD1200218: 744 St. Peter Blvd, Shreveport, LA (D/Corbin) Mr. Murphy Montgomery, 1500 Park Ave, #214, Shreveport, LA 71104 (A/McCulloch) (Postponed April 8, 2013until June 10, 13, 2013 )

      PSD1200243: 4043 Crosby, Shreveport, LA (F/Shyne) Mr. Joe Mingo, Jr., 3821 Mayfield, Shreveport, LA (F/Shyne) (Postponed April 22, 2013 until July 22, 2013)

      PSG1200642: 1826 Clanton St., Shreveport, LA (F/Shyne) Mr. Benny Washington, 357 W. 80th St., Shreveport, LA (F/Shyne) NEW

    B. Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance Appeals

    C. Metropolitan Planning Commission Appeals and Zoning Board of Appeals

    D. Other Appeals

      Taxi Appeal

      12. Reports from Officers, Boards, and Committees

13. Clerk's Report:

      14. The Council resolves itself into a Committee of the Whole at the regular meeting only for communications and miscellaneous matters:

      Approval of the Minutes (April 23, 2013)

      Communications of the Mayor.

      Communications from Council Members.

      Public Comments (In accordance with Section 1.11 of the Rules of Procedures)

      15. The Committee "rises and reports" (reconvenes the regular council meeting).

      16. Adjournment

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