ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

March 24, 2008

AND

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS

March 25, 2008

Monday, March 24, 2008 and Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Government Plaza Chambers

3:00 p. m. 505 Travis Street, 1^st Floor

Inquires (318) 673-5262

Public Notice: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Monday, March 24, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. and Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.

An executive session to discuss Louisiana Proteins, Inc. vs. City of Shreveport, et al

Suit No: 5:08cv0334, United States District Court will be held Monday, March 24, 2008, during the Shreveport City Council Administrative Conference.

All meetings will be held in the Government Chambers at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation.

3. Roll Call.

4. Approve Minutes: Administrative Conference (March 10, 2008) and City Council Meetings (March 11, 2008). Amendment No. 1 to Council Meeting Proceedings – March 11, 2008.

5. Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests, and Communications of the Mayor which are required by law.

Reports: Property Standards Report

6. Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 26 of 2008: ANNEXATION – TAG No. 07-02: Enlarging the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport – A 0.965 acre tract of land located at the southeast corner of the Linwood Avenue and Mt. Zion Road intersection of Section 1, (T16N-R14W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Wooley)

6A. Executive Session to discuss Louisiana Proteins, Inc. vs. City of Shreveport, et al

Suit No: 5:08cv0334, United States District Court.

7. Confirmations and/or Appointments, Adding Legislation to the Agenda, and Public Comments.

A. Confirmations and/or Appointments:

B. Adding Legislation to the Agenda

C. Public Comments (Agenda Items to be Adopted)

8. CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION

A. TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCES: None.

B. TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

RESOLUTIONS:

54 Authorizing Harold Mark Welch, Jr. & Britney Rhoads Welch, located at 9005 Mitcham Street to connect to the Water & Sewer System of the City of Shreveport, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (D/Wooley)

55 Authorizing James C. Egan, Jr. & Mary Alice Hardman Egan, located at 5959 Buncombe Road to connect to the Water & Sewer System of the City of Shreveport and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (E/Webb)

56 Authorizing James C. Egan, Jr. & Mary Alice Hardman Egan, located at 5963 Buncombe Road to connect to the Water & Sewer System of the City of Shreveport and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (E/Webb)

57 Authorizing Gregory P. Michael & Deaunna Michael, located at 361 Flournoy Lucas Road, to connect to the Water System of the City of Shreveport and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Near D/Wooley)

ORDINANCES: None.

9. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION

A. RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING

52 Authorizing the donation of surplus Shreveport Police Department Equipment to the Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Department, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

53 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a release for surface damages associated with the drilling of four (4) oil and gas wells located at the City of Shreveport’s sludge field location along the Harts Island Road, and otherwise provide with respect thereto.

58 Accepting dedication for Grand Oaks Drive as per Grand Oaks dedication plat and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (D/Wooley)

59 Accepting dedication for East Kings Highway in Re-Subdivision of Lot 13 and 14 Kings Red River Subdivision plat and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (D/Wooley)

60 Accepting dedication for Stratmore Drive in Pugh-Stratmore Commercial Subdivision Unit 2 plat and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (D/Wooley)

61 Accepting dedication for Milbank Drive as per dedication of Milbank Drive plat and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (D/Wooley)

62 Ratifying the suspension of certain provisions of Chapter 10 relative to alcoholic beverages on March 20, 2008 relative to dispensing, sale and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages at 320 Texas Street for the Iberiabank Customer Appreciation Day, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

63 Declaring the City’s interest in certain adjudicated properties as surplus and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (A/Lester/B/Walford)

64 Ordering and calling a special election to be held in the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, to authorize the levy of special Ad Valorem Taxes therein, making application to the State Bond Commission in Connection therewith and providing for other maters in connection therewith.

65 Amending the pay schedule for Municipal Police Civil Service Personnel and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Jailer Personnel) (D/Wooley)

B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS: (Not to be adopted prior to April 8, 2008)

66 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-35, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

67 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-36, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

68 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-37, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

69 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-38, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

70 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-39, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

71 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-41, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

72 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-43, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

73 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-44, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

74 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-45, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

75 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-46, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

76 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-49, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

77 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-50, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

78 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-51, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

79 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-53, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

80 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-54, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

81 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-56, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

82 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-57, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

83 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-58, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

84 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-60, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

85 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-61A, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

86 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-62A, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

87 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-66A, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

88 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-67, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

89 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-71, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

90 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-72, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

91 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-77A, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

92 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-80, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

93 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-81, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

94 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-82, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

95 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-83A, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

96 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-85A, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

97 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-87A, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

98 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-92, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

99 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-93, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

100 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-94, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

101 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-97, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

102 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-98, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

103 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-99A, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

104 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-100A, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

105 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-101A, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

106 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-102, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

107 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-107, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

108 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-108, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

109 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-110, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

110 Authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport in connection with the Ledbetter Heights Land Banking Project, Project No. 07A001, Parcel No. P-113A, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

111 Authorizing the Mayor to accept the donation of $12,000 cash from Ron Miciotto, to purchase five AR-15 Rifles for the Shreveport Police Department Special Response Team in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: (Not to be adopted prior to April 8, 2008)

29 Amending the 2008 General Fund Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

30 Amending the 2008 Budget for the Police Grants Special Revenue Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

31 ZONING – C-16-08: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the west side of Buncombe Road 3000 feet south of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1(TH)-E, Suburban, One-Family Townhouse Residence/Extended Use District to B-2 Neighborhood Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Bowman)

D. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (Numbers are assigned Ordinance Number)

191 Authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $9,000,000 of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana Taxable Special Facilities Revenue Bonds on behalf of the Shreveport Airport Authority, authorizing the pledge of certain revenues to secure the Bonds, awarding the Bonds to the Purchaser thereof, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO AN INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT; and providing otherwise with respect thereto. (Postponed March 11, 2008)

20 Amending and reenacting Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances by adding Article III relative to Fire Alarms and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

21 Amending and replacing Section 66-63, Limitation on benefits, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

23 Amending Section 58-2 of the City’s Code of Ordinances by specifying the means by which the intensity of an odor shall be measured, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

24 Amending Chapter 42 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances to add Article XI relative to operation of a rendering plant or transfer center within the City of Shreveport and to otherwise provide with respect thereto

25 Authorizing the incurring of debt and issuance of not to exceed Twenty-One Million Dollars ($21,000,000) of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2008, of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana; prescribing the form, terms and conditions of said Bonds; designating the date, denomination and place of payment of said Bonds; providing for the payment thereof in principal and interest; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

26 ANNEXATION – TAG No. 07-02: Enlarging the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport – A 0.965 acre tract of land located at the southeast corner of the Linwood Avenue and Mt. Zion Road intersection of Section 1, (T16N-R14W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Wooley)

28 Amending Section 38-115(a) of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to Property Standards and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

27 ZONING – C-92-07: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinances by rezoning property located on the east side of Youree Drive 300 feet north of Archer Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from SPI-3 (B-1) Commercial Corridor to SPI-3-E (B-1) Commercial Corridor Overlay (Buffer Business) District to SPI-3-E (B-1) Commercial Corridor Overlay (Buffer Business/Extended) District. Limited to “A Beauty Salon Supply, Nail and Cosmetic Services with two operators and no employees” only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Long)

10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Ordinance No. 204 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 Budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Disparity Study) (A/Lester) (Introduced November 14, 2006 – Tabled December 12, 2006)

2. Ordinance No. 205 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Introduced November 14, 2006 – Tabled December 12, 2006)

3. Resolution No. 51 of 2007: A resolution supporting the Employee Free Choice Act, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Tabled May 8, 2007)

4. Ordinance No. 122 of 2006: Amending portions of Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances relative to traffic and vehicles and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester) (Tabled September 11, 2007)

5. PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS:

HBO0700145 – 426 Woodrow, Shreveport, LA (F/Shyne) Mr. Adrian Gerard Gallion, 124 Carroll Street, Shreveport, LA 71105 (C/Long) (Postponed February 25, 2008 until August 25, 2008)

HBO0700081 – 1062 Dalzell Street, Shreveport, LA (B/Walford) Mr. Stanley W. Burke, III, 8848 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71115 (D/Wooley)(Postponed March 10, 2008 until April 7, 2008)

HBO0700137 – 1919 Walnut Street, Shreveport, LA (A/Lester); Ms. Ethel J. Reed, 4745 McDaniel Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109 (F/Shyne) (Postponed February 25, 2008 until August 25, 2008)

PSD0700065 - 2513 Dupont Street, Shreveport, LA (B/Walford); Mr. David Bates, 2509 Dupont Street, Shreveport, La 71103 (B/Walford) (Postponed February 11, 2008 until April 7, 2008)

PSD0700243 - 129 Stoner Ave, Shreveport, LA (B/Walford); Mr. Raul Perez, Jr. 226 Cattail Trail, Benton, LA 71006 )(Postponed March 10, 2008 until May 12, 2008)

HBO0700179 – 611 Argyle (F/Shyne) Mr. Raymond Stevenson, 4145 Carver Street, Shreveport, LA (F/Shyne) (Postponed January 21, 2008 until April 7, 2008)

6. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS:

BAC-5-08: Property located on the west side of East Ridge Drive, 160 feet south of Berkshire. (C/Long) (Remanded to MPC February 12, 2008)

11. NEW BUSINESS

PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS:

PSD0700170 – 610 Terrell Drive (D/Wooley); Mr. Bobby Player, 3110 Logan Street, Shreveport, LA 71103 (G/Bowman)

ABO APPEAL: The matter of Mr. Jordan Hock’s ABO Appeal has been resolved. The ABO Card was issued March 19, 2008 per CPL Collins.

Mr. Jordan Hock, 4412 Sun Valley Circle, Bossier City, LA; Logan’s Roadhouse, 7519 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA (71105) (D/Wooley) (This matter has been resolved

12. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES

13. CLERK’S REPORT

LETTER: C-12-08 – Property located on the northeast corner of Pugh and Youree Drive. (Site Plan Approval ONLY – No Ordinance Required) (D/Wooley)

LETTER: C-16-08 - Property located on the west side of Buncombe Road, 3000 feet south of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop. (G/Bowman)

14. COMMUNICATIONS and MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS (Council resolves itself into COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE to consider the following:

Approval of Minutes (March 11, 2008)

Communications of the Mayor

Communications of the Council Members

Public Comments

Miscellaneous Matters

15. THE COMMITTEE RISES AND REPORTS: (Reconvenes Regular Council Meeting)

16. ADJOURNMENT.

*** Items postponed until a specific date may be considered prior to the postponed date.