4. Approve Minutes: Administrative Conference (May 22, 2009), City Council Meetings (May 26, 2009), Amendment No. 1 to Council Proceedings – May 12, 2009, and Amendment No. 1 to Council Proceedings – May 26, 2009.

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

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

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

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

6. Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 38 of 2009: Amending Chapter 14 of the code of ordinances , and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Bowman)

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

A. Adding Items to the Agenda (Clerk reads items into the record - public comments allowed on items proposed to be added, then items can be added only after unanimous vote [See Act 131 of 2008])

B. Public Comments (Comments on items to be adopted)

C. Confirmations and Appointments:

Assistant City Attorney Ms. Katherine E. Gilmer

8. CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION

A. TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCES: None.

B. TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

RESOLUTIONS: None.

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

107 Authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with SMG to manage and operate Municipal Auditorium and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Postponed May 26, 2009)

115 Ratifying the waiver of building rental fees for the use of Riverview Hall on May 15, 2009 and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

116 Ratifying the suspension of certain provisions of Chapter 10 relative to alcoholic beverages at the Robinson Film Center Birthday Street-Bash located in the 500 block of Louisiana Avenue in Downtown Shreveport on June 6, 2009, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Long)

117 Suspending the effect of certain provisions of Chapter 10 and Chapter 106 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to “Thursday Nite Trolley Tours” and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

118 Establishing a task force to study the issues involved in utilizing new networking and communication technology, such as Twitter or similar technology, to enhance communication with the public, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

119 A resolution to establish policy relative to the delay, compromise and settlement of property standards cases, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Bowman)

B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS: (Not to be adopted prior to June 23, 2009)

120 A resolution selecting THE TIMES as the Official Journal for the City of Shreveport for the period commencing July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

121 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a donation agreement between the City of Shreveport and Brushy Bayou, L.L.C., hereinafter called “Owner” and acting herein through Alex Mijalis, Manager, for the private water and sewer main extensions, including the sewer lift station and force main, to serve Brushy Bayou Subdivision Units, 5 & 6, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Wooley)

122 Declaring the intention of the City of Shreveport (The “City”) to hire professionals in conjunction with the renewal of the letter of credit associated with $40,980,000 Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Bonds (Shreveport Convention Center Hotel Project) Series 2008 (The “Bonds”), allocation of the excess swap notional amount to the bonds, making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission for approval of such action, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: (Not to be adopted prior to June 23, 2009)

50 Amending Ordinance Number 9 of 2009 which authorized the closure of the at-grade railroad crossings of the Union Pacific Railroad at Wyngate Boulevard located between Valley View Drive and Woodmont Street and Malcolm Street located between Corbitt Street and Midway Avenue, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford/D/Wooley/E/Webb/F/Shyne)

51 Amending the 2009 Budget for the Public Safety Grants Special Revenue Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

52 Levying a tax of Eight and Thirty-Four One Hundredths (8 and 34/100ths) mills per dollar on all property subject to Ad Valorem taxation within the bounds of the Downtown Development District of the City of Shreveport as defined by Act 554 of 1978, as amended, for the purposes as set forth herein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

53 Levying various taxes totaling Seventeen and Ninety-Eight Hundredths (17 and 98/100ths) mills per dollar on all property subject to Ad Valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport for the year 2009 in the amounts and for the purposes described herein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

54 Levying a tax of Twenty-Six and Fifty-Six One Hundredths (26 and 56/100ths) mills per dollar on all property subject to Ad Valorem Taxation within the City of Shreveport for the year 2009 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.

55 Supplementing Ordinance amending and supplementing Resolution No. 131 of 1984, as amended; and supplementing the Twenty Fourth Supplemental 4Ordinance adopted as ordinance No. 129 of 2005 approved by the City Council September 13, 2005; Acknowledging, approving, ratifying and confirming that Swap Agreement entered into with respect to the $75,000,000 principal amount of Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds (Shreveport Utility System Project) Series 2005, issued on behalf of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana; and providing with other matters in connection wtherwith.

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

33 Authorizing the City to close and restrict vehicular access to Fannin Street from Baker Street to Douglas Street, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford) (Postponed May 26, 2009)

38 Amending Chapter 14 of the code of ordinances , and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Bowman) (Postponed May 26, 2009)

44 Enacting Section 30-70 of the City of Shreveport of Ordinance relative to Fire Prevention and Protection, and to otherwise provide respect thereto.

49 An Ordinance amending the 2009 Community Development Special Revenue Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

45 ZONING – C-14-09: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport zoning ordinance, by rezoning property located on the east side of Samford between Kings Highway, and Saint Vincent, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from SPI-4 (R-2), interstate corridor overlay (Urban, Multifamily-Residence) District SPI-4 (B-1) interstate corridor overlay (Buffer Business) District, SPI-4(b-2) interstate corridor overlay (Neighborhood Business) District & SPI-4-E (B-3) interstate corridor overlay extended use (Community Business) District to B-1, Buffer Business District, B-2, Neighborhood Business District to B-3, Community Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

46 ZONING – C-24-09: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance by rezoning of property located on the north side of East Stoner, 130 Feet east of Crofton Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish Louisiana from R-3, Urban, Multi-Family Residence District, to B-2, Neighborhood Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

47 ZONING – C-25-09: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning of property located on the east side of Rex (west side of Youree Drive), 250 feet north of Herndon, Shreveport, Caddo Parish Louisiana, from R-1H, Urban, One-Family Residence District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

48 ZONING – C-27-09: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance by rezoning of property located on the west side of Valley View Drive, south of Brushy Bayou, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from I-1, Light Industry District to I-2, Heavy Industry District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (F/Shyne)

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. (Introduced March 27, 2007 --Tabled May 8, 2007)

4. Ordinance No. 32 of 2008: An ordinance to amend and reenact portions of Division 3 of Article V of Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances relative to Retained Risk and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Introduced – March 25, 2008 - Tabled April 22, 2008)

5. Ordinance No. 24 of 2008: 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. (Introduced March 11, 2008 - Tabled May 13, 2008)

6. Ordinance No. 58 of 2008: ZONING - C-25-08: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the west side of N. Market, 3,322 feet north of Martin Luther King Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to B-1, Buffer Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester) (Introduced May 27, 2008 - Tabled July 8, 2008)

7. Ordinance No. 83 of 2008: ZONING: C-35-08 Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the north side of Hilry Huckaby, 1800’ south of North Lakeshore, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from B-3-E , Community Business/Extended District, to B-3-E, Community Business/Extended Use District Limited to “an office, equipment storage yard, with the addition of stockpile materials (wood chips/recyclable wood products” only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester) ( Introduced July 22, 2008 - Tabled August 26, 2008)

8. Ordinance No. 97 of 2008: An ordinance amending Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances relative to itinerate vendors and to otherwise providing with respect thereto. (E/Webb) (Introduced August 26, 2008 - Tabled October 14, 2008)

9. Ordinance No. 115 of 2008: An ordinance requiring a permit for use of municipal property for business operations in the City of Shreveport; requiring the provision of certain information prior to issuance of such permit; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Introduced September 9, 2008 - Tabled October 14, 2008)

10. Ordinance No. 166 of 2008: An ordinance amending and reenacting Chapter 98 of the Code of Ordinances relative to vegetation, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Introduced November 25, 2008 - Tabled January 27, 2009)

11. Resolution No. 79 of 2009: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a donation agreement between the City of Shreveport and E & L Development, Inc., hereinafter called “Owner” and acting herein through Kenneth G. Lawler, Manager for the private Water and Sewer Main Extensions and related facilities to serve Hideaway Harbor Subdivision Units XIII & XIV, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester) (Introduced April 14, 2009 - Tabled May 26, 2009)

12. PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS:

HBO0700145 – 426 Woodrow, Shreveport, LA (F/Shyne) Ms. Carolyn Miller, 424 Woodrow, Shreveport, LA 71105 (C/Long) (Tabled August 25, 2008)

PSD0700058: 557 Egan Street, Shreveport, LA (B/Walford) Mr. Daniel Markulus, 853 Place, Shreveport, LA (B/Walford) (Postponed April 27, 2009 until November 9, 2009)

PSD0700214: 2732 Logan Street. Shreveport, LA (G/Bowman) Willie Roberson, 6915 Quilen Rd, Shreveport, LA (E/Webb) (Postponed April 27, 2009 until June 22, 2009)

PSD0700131: 1530 Arlington, Good Samaritan Funeral Home, Inc., Shreveport, La (A/Lester) Mr. Winnifred Jackson, 2200 Laurel St, Shreveport, La (A/Lester) (Tabled June 9, 2008)

CAB0700310, CAB0700309, CAB070023: 8600 N. Emerald Loop, Shreveport LA 71106 (D/Wooley) Ms. Ollie D. Harper, 8600 N. Emerald Loop, Shreveport, LA 71106 (D/Wooley) ) (Postponed April 27, 2009 until June 22, 2009)

HBO0800039: 7221 Bethany Street, Shreveport, LA (C/Long) Mr. Ellis Pope, 11085 Sandwood Drive, Keithville, LA 71047 ) (Postponed April 27, 2009 until June 22, 2009)

HBO0900005: 241 Wichita Street, Shreveport, LA 71101 (B/Walford) Ms. Deborah McCauley, 241 Wichita Street, Shreveport, LA 71101 (B/Walford) (Postponed May 11, 2009 until July 27, 2009)

11. NEW BUSINESS

ABO APPEAL:

Mr. Patrick Diggs, 1539 Murphy Street, Apt B, Shreveport, LA 71103 (A/Lester)United Liquor and Food Mart, 800 Pierre Ave, Shreveport, LA (A/Lester)

12. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES

13. CLERK’S REPORT

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

Approval of Minutes (May 26, 2009)

Awards and Recognition of Distinguished Guests by the Mayor

Awards and Recognition of Distinguished Guests by City Council Members

Communications of the Mayor

Communications from Council Members

Public Comments

Miscellaneous Matters

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