COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA

DECEMBER 12, 2000

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Joe Shyne at 3:15 p.m.,Tuesday, December 12,, 2000, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Carmody.

On roll call, the following members were Present: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Absent: Councilmen Stewart (due to death of his mother-in-law) and Serio. 2.

Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Carmody for approval of the Summary Minutes of the Administrative Conference of November 27, 2000, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 28, 2000 and the Agenda As Amended on December 11, 2000. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Shyne, Spigener, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor Which Are Required by Law. Mayor Hightower: We do have one today, the Greater Shreveport Human Relations Commission's and its Director Joanne Akpan have brought with her today, the Youth Council, which wants to make a presentation before the City Council.

Councilman Shyne: Mrs. Akpan, you seem to be able to do an extremely excellent job, every year and you, some kind of way you seem to find a lot of beautiful young people to bring down.

Clayton Critter: I would like to start off by thanking you for having us here today and tell you a little bit about what we are doing and to present a product.

My name is Clayton Critter, and I'm serving this year as the President of the Greater Shreveport Human Relations Commission Youth Council and also as a Commissioner on the Commission itself. While we are here to present a product of last year's Hand-in-Hand Teen Diversity Forum, I just wanted to take a few minutes to tell you a little bit about what the Youth Council is doing in the community.

The Youth Council is the facet of the Greater Shreveport Human Relations Commission that promotes its ideology; it is the youth of this community. Currently, we have five standing projects, the first of which is the Hand-in-Hand Teen Diversity Forum which takes places annually at LSUS in the Fall. There we assemble over 200 area high schools students from four parishes and put them through a program which there are forum discussions and (inaudible) guest speakers and other activities which promotes which promotes doctrines of unity and harmony. Our next project is the Morning Star portion of the Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration in which we present famous quotes for different civil rights leaders and people who have been working internationally to promote some of the ideas that we support and present them in a creative manner. In conjunction with the Shreveport Symphony, they have a People'sConcert in which honor our local musicians who have contributed to the community through service, often times using music and its instruments. So, in the Spring, the Youth Council is going to sponsor a Cultural Festival about which we are very excited and there we are going to have organizations representing different cultural groups come and present different ideas and traditions from their cultures through music, art, dance, food and other mediums. In the Race for Togetherness, the community is called to participate in a fun, healthy day, with a 5K. The Youth Council members work tirelessly for each of these projects and it is really necessary to have the support of the community, which we do. At this point, I would like to turn the presentation over to the Vice-President, Crystal Beechman who is going to give a little of background on this quilt that we are presenting today.

Crystal Beechman, Vice-President of the Youth Council: I am going to tell you a little bit about how our quilt came to be. The quilt was handcrafted by some of Shreveport's finest artist and when I say artist, I mean the 200 delegates of the sixth annual Hand-in-Hand Youth Conference held in 1999. As part of the day's activities, delegates were given cloth squares, fiber crayons, and were told to let their imaginations run wild, to come up with their representation of peace, unity, and (inaudible). After the squares were drawn and iron they were taken to Ms. Shirley Warren at the Fabric Boutique to construct a quilt and as you can see, she did a magnificent job. Some of you have seen the quilt before and this is because we unveiled it officially to the public at the seventh annual Hand-In-Hand Better Together luncheon held on October 28, 2000.

We are extremely proud of the quilt and are honored to be presenting it today. It is truly a work of art and a true testimony to what good things can happen when you bring different people together to meet your common goal. Our goal is to construct a quilt and the result was a masterpiece that can be treasured by the City for years to come. At this point, I'll turn it back over to Clay, who will make the formal presentation.

Clay Critten: On behalf of the Greater Shreveport Human Relations Commission Youth Council, I would like to present this symbol of unity and diversity, the Better Together quilt, to the City of Shreveport. We appreciate your time in allowing us to make this presentation, thank you very much.

Public Hearings: None.

Confirmations and Appointments: None.

The Council considered the CONSENT AGENDA legislation.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCES: None.

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Spigener for Adoption of Ordinance Nos. 206 and 207 on the Consent Agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCES:

ORDINANCE NO. 206 OF 2000

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A NO THROUGH TRUCK ROUTE ON WESTPORT AVENUE SERVICE ROAD BETWEEN 70TH STREET (LA. 511) AND FLOURNOY LUCAS (LA. 526)AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN BURRELL

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that Westport Avenue Service Road between 70th Street (La. 511) and Flournoy Lucas (La. 526) is hereby created and established as a No Through Truck Route and it shall hereafter be unlawful for trucks exceeding ten thousand (10,000) pounds gross vehicle weight to use any portion of Westport Avenue Service Road between 70th Street (La. 511) and Flournoy Lucas (La. 526) except for local pickup and delivery.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 207 OF 2000

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A STOP INTERSECTION AT THE INTERSECTION OF GROVER PLACE AND SAND BEACH BOULEVARD TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN CARMODY

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the intersection of Sand Beach Boulevard and Grover Place is hereby created and established a stop intersection, Sand Beach Boulevard shall stop for Grover

Place.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution 203 of 2000: A resolution approving the 2001 budget for the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Councilman Burrell: Since we had some questions on yesterday, that has not yet been resolved, I respectfully would like to request postponement of this.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Huckaby to postpone the resolution until the December 27, 2000 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS: None.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

1. Ordinance No. 219 of 2000: An ordinance amending the 2000 budget for the Riverfront Special Revenue Fund and to otherwise provide with respect. thereto.

2. Ordinance No. 220 of 2000: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the NW corner of Shreveport Barksdale Hwy and Knight Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from B-2, Neighborhood Business District to B-3, Community Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Carmody forIntroduction of the Ordinances to lay over until the December 27, 2000 meeting

Councilman Carmody: BIDCO, this ordinance would provide $250,000 from the Riverfront Fund. It says to receive money for a Red River BIDCO (Business and Industrial Development Corporation) to match $750,000 which has been raised privately. Is BIDCO a board-type organization, do you know? Mayor Hightower: Yes, it will be and we can get you a list of all the board members that are on it. It is a board that works like a banking institution, Board of Directors, and it is set up so that businesses that might now ordinarily be able to get all their financing from a traditional banking insitution could come to the BIDCO. It is mainly venture capital-type money and as you said, it is a $250,000 match to $750,000 that has been raised in the private sector. They are currently, BIDCOs that operate in South Louisiana that have been successful, but none north of I-10 and that's the intent of the BIDCO is to give companies that are having a tough time making a go or expanding their business to give them the opportunity to come before the BIDCO in North Louisiana.

Councilman Carmody: Mr. Mayor, if you could get us a copy of the membership of that board and I guess, how their members are selected. Mayor Hightower: We can do that.

Councilman Burrell: Basically what I hear, the members of this Board has already been selected? Mayor Hightower; I'm not sure exactly how many slots there are and how many are filled, but I can get all of that to you. The City wouldn't run the BIDCO, it would be a privately held corporation that runs the BIDCO.

Councilman Burrell: I assume it's a non-profit? Mayor Hightower: Yes.

Motion for Introduction of the Ordinances approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:

1. Ordinance No. 197 of 2000: An ordinance to repeal Section 2-1 of the Code of Ordinances relative to residency requirements for city officials and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on November 14, 2000 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Spigener to postpone the ordinance until the December 27, 2000 meeting.

Councilman Burrell: Again, I state that this particular ordinance is on our books. My personal position on this ordinance is that we have the ordinance on the books, but everyone is not abiding with that ordinance. And I think it is incumbent upon us as legislators to either push to try to get our ordinances that we place on the books fully utilized and get the City to comply with them or they are really no good.

I had a list of officials pulled on this and we come along way. We used to have about 40% of our top officials living outside of the City who is actually conducting business here and running the City. We've reduced that down to one, and I have my list, I forget the total number, and it is not particularly anyone in particular, but through this process we had, I know at least one if not more, officials that wind up having to sell their homes to conform to this legislation. And I think it is not fair to anyone that some comply and others don't.

I would like to know personally whether or not we are going to actually enforce this law or we are not going to enforce the law. I would like to get some information from the Council and from the Administration.

Councilman Shyne: Councilman, I see you keep on looking at our Fire Chief out there, that is not our Fire Chief who lives outside of the City on a big spread, is it? Councilman Burrell: I don't know, like I said, we are still dealing with this. This is something I know Councilman Milton Williams introduced some time ago and I do support that. I do support this piece of legislation after doing some research on it from other cities that have similar policies and I think we need to come into compliance with it.

Councilman Shyne: So you are asking to postpone it. . . .? Councilman Burrell: I'm asking us to postpone it, but I would like some discussion if we can get it. If not, to see whether or not we are going to actually enforce it or not enforce it.

Councilman Shyne: Are you asking for discussion today or are you asking for that at the next Council meeting? Councilman Burrell: I think it is a public issue, it is a public ordinance, and I'm asking today, if possible Mr. Chairman.

Councilman Shyne: I had received some news from Archie Hall that the snow and ice was moving this way, and I didn't know how long you all wanted to hold Council meeting.

Councilman Carmody: I was going to ask Julie Glass if she could help me. I know that Councilman Burrell had referenced that, I believe that this was an ordinance that was sponsored by Councilman Milton Williams, but could you tell me what year this law was enacted. Councilman Burrell: 1995. Mr. Thompson: It was after Mr. Williams left the Council, and I believe, Mr. Burrell, you were instrumental in getting the ordinance adopted. Last week I said, I agreed with you and said it was Mr. Williams who introduced it, but it was after he left the Council that this was done.

Councilman Carmody: Okay, it was my mistake. I guess I was just find out as a condition of employment for department heads and other specified employees within the City, they are required within a 90 period to locate their residence within thecorporate limits of the City of Shreveport? Ms. Glass: It was 1995 when it was adopted.

Councilman Carmody: Okay, then eveyrbody would realize, as they were appointed, that they would be required to comply; that was my question.

Councilman Burrell: I still am asking whether or not we are going to conform to the ordinance or not conform to the ordinance, I think that is still the question.

Councilman Shyne: Have you gotten the information from the Administration in relation to what their position might be, or would you like for the Mayor to send you a position paper? Councilman Burrell: It really doesn't matter, either from the-if the Council is not concerned about it, the Administration is not concerned about it, then I can-I don't really have a particular problem with it, but I think that in all due fairness that we have people who conformed to it, since 1995, and now al of sudden we are going to change it, if we want to do that, then yes, lets repeal it if there is a feeling among the Council that this is not a good ordinance.

Again, when I pushed for the passage of it, it was passed on research that was done. I know that Councilman Milton Williams had introduced it, I thought it was a good ordinance and people have complied to it since that time and if in 2000 we are saying that we don't need it or don't want it. . . .

Councilman Shyne: I believe Councilwoman Spigener is getting ready to give you her position, and Mr. Mayor, since you have not responded to Councilman Burrell, I don't know the reason why. You might want to give him a position statement in writing.

Councilman Spigener: I'm sensing that Councilman Burrell is trying to get some feedback from us as Councilmembers as to how we feel about the ordinance.

I've never really seen that it was a valuable ordinance. I look at our area as a region. Those people that live outside of the City buy their goods and services from inside the city, hopefully they don't travel to Longview or Marshall or Tyler or somewhere like that. But I've alowas looked at us as a region and as an area even though some of our areas, expands out into some rural areas. So, I've never really felt that it was a real viable, very effective ordinance. And unless I am convinced otherwise between now and our next Council meeting, I will vote to repeal the ordinance. I don't really see that it is that necessary. I do think that it is unfortunate however, that some people have sold their homes and made move, and then we are doing it at this point. But, I just think that it will just save us some problems later on down the road.

Councilman Burrell: May I ask, why would there be any problems if that is a condition of employment? Councilman Spigener; Well if it is a condition of employment, obviously, that has not either been made very clear or whatever, but I don't think that it should be a condition of employment. Now, I may have voted for the ordinance in the beginning, but I just have never felt very strongly about it and I don't really, as I see, the value of it. Somebody that lives a mile outside the city limits, I believe that their goods and services that they use, are going to be bought within the city. Now, you've asked for my opinion. Now, I do reserve the right to change my mind.

Councilman Burrell: I know that Councilwoman gave her opinion on it, Councilman Huckaby, do you actually have any opinion on this?

Councilman Huckaby: Mr. Burrell, I was wanting to suggest to you some other options. You have the option of introducing an amendment to the legislation that would cause for automatic discharge of persons who have been hired, subject to the requirement or you could introduce an amendment that would call for a public hearing after 90 days on persons who have not complied. You could introduce other options just to get a real feeling of what the Council's position is. Automatic discharge, automatic public hearing on persons not in compliance after 90 days or somehting of that nature and then you would have a clear indication of where Councilmembers stand. I've never really given it serious thought.

My initial thought would be, I have to live in a certain area to run for this position. I'd like the libery of being able to move to other areas, but I have to reside in District A to maintain the position and if a person is hired subject to a condition that they comply within the residential requirement within 90 days, maybe out to be foreced to abide by it; I don't really have strong feelings about it. The only real problem that I have is the one that Mrs. Spigener expressed, and that is someone who complied and moved, sold their home and moved. I think it is clearly an injustice of them to have complied and others who have not complied and still maintain employment, that is what I really feel strongest about, but I have no real strong feelings about the ordinance itself. But, I think you have some options that you could introduce that would get real true feelings from the Council as to whether or not they are serious about having it on the books. If they call for an automatic discharge, I mean, they are serious or call for an automatic hearing within 30 days after the initial 90 dyas or something of that nature, you would get a true picture of how Council members feels about it.

Councilman Burrell: Well, I think that `s my whole point, Councilman Huckaby, and that is there have been people who have complied with the ordinance because at the time it was passed, undoubted, the feeling at that time, it seriously impacted our City. And I know myself, through research it has for other cities the reason why we moved to adopt this. Even employees, other cities, employees that are not, how would you say, upper management or top level persons felt that many times they were looked over by people who was living outside the City because they would not have promoted people from their areas and these were not taxpayers to the City. And although we can make the assumption that these persons are taxpayers because they live somewhere around Shreveport, I could say the same thing about people in Dallas. That, they come here, they drop their monies, but I don't expect a person that live in Dallas and sit here and vote on things nor to conduct or run the City, I don't see that.

Another point you made, we are Council members, we do make decisions for the people of the City of Shreveport and we are required because we are in that position to live within our district. Other than that, I don't mind buying a house in Keithville and then run for an office in my district, but that is not requirement and I think it is not a requirement because we should have a better feel for what goes on in Shreveport. We should have a commitment to Shreveport. We must promote and sellShreveport. There is a lot of obligations that we have in leadership position in Shreveport and it is tied to Shreveport. It is not tied to Bossier, it is not tied to Keithville, it is not tied to Blanchard, it is tied to Shreveport. And our taxpayers and our voters vote us in or when they have public hearing, it is on people who run the City, I mean, who run the City at that level, should I say, they are in a position to run the City.

And, I think that it is a very serious matter that you take a lot of consideration. I know that there are a number of people who are starting to leave Shreveport. Some of the worse comments I've heard, was from people who work in Shreveport live somewhere else and say, I wouldn't live in Shreveport. I only earn my money in Shreveport; that's a terrible feeling to hear somebody say and you hear that more and more.

And I think it is also reflective of the fact that we are losing population here. If we don't care anything about Shreveport and if our top brass doesn't care anything about Shreveport, then I think it sends a signal when you are in top management and you don't live here, then I think it does send a strong signal not only to our employees but also to our taxpayers, and that is basically my position on it.

Councilman Shyne: Councilman, I think your point has been well taken and as I sit here and listen to that persuasive dialogue that you gave us, I'm willing to show yo my true feelings the next Council meeting if you want to bring it to a vote, that's where I can really show you really how I feel.

Councilman Burrell: Well I'm going to do that. And I know that, to me, one way or the other, I do have a strong feeling about it, but at the same time I'm not willing to sit here on the Council and make a law and do not uphold that law, that's my only point.

Councilman Carmody: Councilman Burrell, I'd like to defer to my other Council members and the Mayor in that ya'll were serving at the time or at least a majority of you, were serving at the time that this law was enacted and I'll have to ask, was it the intent of the Council at the time because we had so many department heads and specified employees who were residing outside of the city that we felt that it was imperative to create this law to require people to move in or was it the intent to basically make one person come in and so everybody else fell under that net because if you are now telling us that-how many positions does this law affect, did you say? Councilman Burrell: Well, at this point over a period, persons who were outside that was hired after this ordinance went into place, came into being, did move or build their homes or whatever, within the City boundary. There was one person I believe that may have been out and I'm not sure what year, but I know it was under Mayor William's Administration is (inaudible) for the city, but once they took on the responsibility of department head, then they was subject to the law so they did sell their house and they built another one in the City, they conformed to the law. Then, all of a sudden we don't want to adhere to the law and I hadn't hear anything else from them.

Councilman Carmody: That was my question was whether or not the department heads who were already hired by the City were grandfathered. . . Councilman Burrell: Now they was grandfathered, yes. Councilman Carmody: . . . thenit became anyone else who was hired after the date of the enactment of this law, had to comply within 90 days of their appointment.

Councilman Shyne: Let me give you just a little background. I don't want to point any fingers at anybody, because Mr. Thompson, if you think I'm pointing fingers, just shake your head and I will stop, I hope I can stop.

But I think this came about when Mayor Beard considered to appoint our Police Chief and Councilman Burrell, I don't want to make it seem like I been here forever, but I think that will just. . . . Councilman Burrell: You been here forever. Councilman Shyne: . . . a little bit before you got on the City Council `cause Councilman Huckaby and me, are freshman members on the Council and we don't have very much experience, but that was just a little bit before you got on the Council. And the idea came about by Councilman Milton Williams at that particular time because Mayor Beard considered and eventually appointed Steve Prator as Chief of Police. At that time, I think Steve was living out the City raising hogs and cows and chickens and horses and ducks and geese and whatever you raise on the farm. It was kind of say, well if you are going to be the Police Chief you ought to be living in town and this is where this came about.

Up until that time, I don't quite go back as far as Councilman Huckaby, `cause that would kind of like be back to Noah's days, but I do go back a little piece where that was not really considered as a requirement for being a department head or for working for the City. I'm not saying that that was good or bad, but I want to tell you that that was when it came about, with the consideration of Steve Prator being our next Police Chief and I know it was a lot of controversy, but I think at that time he was a Sergeant or whatever and he lived on a farm; so that is where that grew from.

And to be truthful with you, this conversation could go on and on and on, but what I would hope that we could do is to maybe during the week, get together with Councilman Burrell or with ourselves and discuss how we feel about this particular ordinance, but at this particular juncture, we are at the point where we need vote to either postpone or not to postpone and I would appreciate it if my colleagues would.

Councilman Burrell: One other comment, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I agree with you and again, I still think it deserves some serious consideration. I meant, it is there and I know sometimes we feel that it becomes a political football, but I think our first obligation, still is to our citizenry and the laws that we make, if it applies to our voters then it should apply to people who run the business of this City and especially those who are in position to make decisions that affect their everyday lives.

And again, I am not saying that we have to have, Mr. Chairman and other Council members, but we are now facing a situation where we are losing our population. One of the reasons, and this is my personal opinion and opinion of others that I've heard that we are losing our population because we don't stand up and support our City from the standpoint that Shreveport is a great place to live. If it is not, then do everything you can to cause it be a great place to live. You don't administer something from outside the City. We got problems inside the City, you can close yourdoors and then run outside and raise your family, obviously you have very little interest other than just my job, being there, to come to the City everyday to do my job.

Councilman Shyne: You've convinced me Councilman Burrell and I think you repeated this about three or four or five times, so I'm going call for the question.

Motion to postpone approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

Councilman Shyne: I would hope that between now and the next Council meeting, that you all would spend some valuable time, a couple of hours with Councilman Burrell discussing the pros and cons of whether you live in the City or not and I would not like for it to be said that you are a department head and you don't live in the City of Shreveport that you are the cause of the decline in population. You all please, consider that in the discussion.

Councilman Burrell: I don't want it to insinuated that I'm saying that the person that do not live in the City will not do a decent job for the City of Shreveport.

Again, we do have an image to uphold, the people who are in those positions and that is my only point, well one of the points.

The other point is, if we have laws on the books, I don't want it to be a personal thing where if my friend lives somewhere, then I want to change something in the middle of the stream. But if it is on the books and we have others who are complying with it, we need to all comply with it or remove it because we are breaking our own law.

Councilman Shyne: Point of order. You have convinced us. You have said it over and over, Madame Clerk, please lets move to another item

2. Ordinance No. 205 of 2000: An ordinance authorizing the use of Civic Theater by Hollywood Casino Shreveport and to otherwise provide with respect thereto

Having passed first reading on November 14, 2000 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Stewart for adoption.

The Deputy Clerk read the following amendments:

Amendment No. 1:

Amend Section 4 (b) (1) of the Agreement to read as follows:

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4. SCOPE OF SERVICES

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b. The USER agrees to:

1) USER agrees to pay to the CITY the sum of One Thousand One Hundred

and No/100 ($1,100.00) Dollars per day as set forth in section (1.b) above for use of PREMISES, plus fifteen (15%) percent of gross sales for all novelty items sold on the PREMISES during any scheduled event or activity.

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Motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Burrell for adoption of Amendment No. 1. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

Amendment No. 2:

Amend Section 3 of the Agreement to read as follows:

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3. CONCESSIONS

CITY reserves all rights to catering and concessions, including all rights relative to the sale of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on the PREMISES. USER understands and acknowledges that all concessions, catering, and kitchen management services for the PREMISES are provided by the CITY pursuant to contracts between the City of Shreveport and third party contractors. USER shall make suitable arrangements with such third party contractors to provide all food and all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages required by USER for all scheduled events or activities held on the PREMISES pursuant to this agreement and to provide kitchen management and related services for such events and activities.

USER acknowledges that the third party contractors are, in all respects, independent contractors pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R. S. 23:1021 (6) and other applicable provisions of the laws of the State of Louisiana, and CITY has no right to exercise, nor will it exercise, any control or supervision, or issue any directive to such third party contractors relative to the performance of their duties and obligations pursuant to any contract between the third party contractors and the City of Shreveport.

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Motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Spigener for adoption of Amendment No. 2. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

Motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Carmody for adoption of the ordinance as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

3. Ordinance No. 208 of 2000: An ordinance amending the 2000 Capital Improvements Budget, appropriating the funds therein and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on November 28, 2000 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Burrell adopted by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

Councilman Burrell: The CDBG funding for the overlay project, is that at the Airport itself? Mr. Dark: No, sir that is for some additional work, that is two separate project, the Airport is funded by insurance proceeds.

4. Ordinance No. 209 of 2000: An ordinance amending the 2000 budget for the Community Development Special Revenue Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on November 28, 2000 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Carmody adopted by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

5. Ordinance No. 210 of 2000: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located onthe West side of N. Hearne Avenue, 450 feet south of Forum Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from B-2, Neighborhood Business District to R-3, Urban, Multi-Family Residence District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on November 28, 2000 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Carmody adopted by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

6. Ordinance No. 211 of 2000: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the SW corner of N. Hearne and Forum Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from B-2, Neighborhood Business District to R-3, Urban, Multi-Family Residence District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on November 28, 2000 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Carmody adopted by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

7. Ordinance No. 212 of 2000: 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 Southern Avenue, 120 feet south of Pierremont, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban, One Family Residence to B-2-A, Business Park District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on November 28, 2000 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Spigener for adoption.

Councilman Burrell: For the benefit of Councilman Stewart, many times we would, if he's given permission to go ahead on and pass it then we would do that. Other than that we would wait for input from that Council person.

Councilman Carmody: Councilman Burrell, Councilman Stewart and I have discussed this particular property in that it is so close to our district lines and he had said that he is certainly for this project, so I would ask ya'lls consideration in his absence to support it.

Councilman Shyne: And Councilman Burrell, that is one of the few times that I did assume and I don't generally assume that it had been discussed with Councilman Carmodyand that is why he made the motion. Councilman Burrell: We just do it out of common courtesy.

Ordinance adopted by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

8. Ordinance No. 213 of 2000: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the NE corner of Ellerbe Road and Chinquapin Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on November 28, 2000 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Carmody to postpone (Councilman Serio is not here to give us guidance) the ordinance until the December 27, 2000 meeting. Motion adopted by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

9. Ordinance No. 214 of 2000: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the SW corner of Jewella and W. 70^th Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from B-2, Neighborhood Business District and I-2, Heavy Industry District to B-3, Community Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on November 28, 2000 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody adopted by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

10. Ordinance No. 215 of 2000: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the SW corner of Jewella and Catherine, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from B-1, Buffer Business District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on November 28, 2000 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Spigener adopted by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener,Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

11. Ordinance No. 216 of 2000: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by amending and reenacting Article IX, Division 7, Landscaping Requirements, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on November 28, 2000 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Burrell adopted by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

12. Ordinance No. 217 of 2000: An ordinance to amend and reenact Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, of the City of Shreveport relative to definitions and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on November 28, 2000 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Burrell for adoption. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment:

Amend the ordinance as follows:

In Section 42-276 after the fourth paragraph delete the following:

(Code 1971, § 26-1; Ord. No. 72, 1993, 5-25-93; Ord. No. 155, 1998, § 2, 8-11-98)

Cross reference(s)-Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.

Editor's note-Ord. No. 198, 1993, § 1, adopted Oct. 26, 1993, provided for codification of what was § 26-15 prior to adoption of the new 1993 Code of Ordinances as § 42-290, in order to amend Ord. No. 72, 1993, adopted May 25, 1993. However, the old § 26-15 had already been codified as § 42-276 and has been left as § 42-276 at the editor's discretion.

Motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Burrell for adoption of the amendment. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

Motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Carmody for adoption of the ordinance as amended. Ordinance adopted by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

13. Ordinance No. 218 of 2000: An ordinance to amend and reenact Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances, of the City of Shreveport relative to enforcement of Chapter and other traffic regulations and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on November 28, 2000 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Huckaby for adoption.

Councilman Carmody: Can I get a clarification, I think yesterday we were told that this would allow the Chief of Police to grant the authority for writing tickets to. . .Mr. Thompson: To the auxiliary police. Councilman Carmody: . . . to the auxiliary police. Is this limited only to parking tickets, do we know? Mayor Hightower: That is the case. Councilman Carmody: It is the case, it is only parking tickets. Mr. Dark: Please read, 90-36 (b): To issue parking infraction citations and all the stuff from there on talks about parking fraction citations.

Councilman Carmody: So that is city wide, Mr. Dark: I believe it says, yes, but only in residential areas.

Ordinance adopted by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

The adopted Ordinances as amended follow:

ORDINANCE NO. 205 OF 2000

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CIVIC THEATER BY HOLLYWOOD CASINO SHREVEPORT AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Hollywood Casino Shreveport (Hollywood) has requested the long term use of the Civic Theater for the production of various entertainment events and concerts as described in attachment "A", Hollywood Casino Shreveport Civic Theater Dates; and

WHEREAS, the long term use of the Civic Theater by Hollywood will not prevent its use by other organizations; and

WHEREAS, Hollywood proposes to contract with the City for use of the Civic Theater beginning December 20, 2000, through January 1, 2005, at a rental rate of $1,100.00 per rental day;and

WHEREAS, Hollywood's use of the Civic Theater for the production of these events and concerts is for a public purpose; and

WHEREAS, this right of use is granted pursuant to LSA-R. S. 33:4712.2 and the procedural provisions of LSA-R. S. 33:4712.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Hollywood Casino Shreveport is granted a right to the use of the Civic Theater for the production of various entertainment events and concerts from January 1, 2001 to January 1, 2005, substantially in accord with the terms of the contract attached hereto.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute all documents relative to this right of use.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 208 OF 2000

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS THEREIN AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City Charter provides for the amendment of any previously-adopted budget; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2000 Capital Improvements Budget, to increase funding for airports, streets and water projects and for other purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 153 of 1999, the 2000 Capital Improvements Budget, be amended as follows:

In Program C (Street Improvements):

Increase the appropriation for 1998 CDBG Street Overlay (98-C001) by $100,000. Funding source is CDBG.

In Program E (Water Improvements):

Decrease the appropriation for Water Mains for Economic Development (93-E006) by $100,000. Funding source is 1994-A Utility Revenue Bonds.

Increase the appropriation for 1998 Water Main Maintenance and Replacement in the West Shreveport Area 998-E009) by $100,000. Funding source is 1994-A Utility Revenue Bonds.

In Program H (Airports Improvements):

Establish a project entitled Regional Airport Storm Damage Repairs (00-H004) and fund it at $231,400 from Insurance Reimbursement.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance 153 of 1999, as amended, is hereby re-enacted.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 209 OF 2000

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City Charter provides for the amendment of any previously-adopted budget; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2000 budget for the Community Development Special Revenue Fund, to shift funds among programs and for other purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 161 of 1999, the 2000 budget for the Community Development Special Revenue Fund, as amended, be further amended, as follows:

In Section 2 (Appropriations):

Under 2000 Revenues:

Decrease Purchase Rehab by $100,000.

Appropriate $100,000 to Asphalt Overlay.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance No. 161 of 1999 shall remain in full force and effect.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 210 OF 2000

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF N. HEARNE AVENUE, 450 FEET SOUTH OF FORUM DRIVE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM B-2, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO R-3, URBAN, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of property located on the west side of N. Hearne Avenue, 450 feet south of Forum Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below, be and the same is hereby changed from B-2, Neighborhood Business District to R-3, Urban, Multi-Family Residence District::

That part of the E/2 of the SE/4 of Section 22, and that part of the W/2 of the SW/4 of Section 23, T18N, R14W, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, lying south and west of Forum Drive and west of Hearne Avenue, more particularly described as follows:

From the SW corner of said Section 23, run thence S89E7'35"E a distance of 71.25 feet;

Run thence N44E37'21"W a distance of 373.44 feet;

Run thence N35E12'9"W a distance of 51.84 feet to the SE'ly line of a drainage easement;

Run thence N35E15'52"E a distance of 216.47 feet;

Run thence N30E23'43"E a distance of 182.62 feet to the POB of this tract:

Run thence N30E23'43"E a distance of 372 feet for a corner;

Run thence in an E'ly direction, parallel with Forum Drive a distance of approximately 582 feet for a corner;

Run thence in a S'ly direction along the R/W line of LA Hwy 3094 a distance of approximately 372 feet for a corner;

Run thence in a W'ly direction, parallel with Forum Drive a distance of 588 feet to the POB, containing 5.0 acres, M/L.

SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with the following stipulations:

1. Development of the property shall be in substantial accord with a revised site plan showing landscaping, a 6' high chain link fence on the west and south property lines and a 4' high chain link fence on the east property line, with any significant changes or additions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed

ORDINANCE NO. 211 OF 2000

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF N. HEARNE AVENUE, 450 FEET SOUTH OF FORUM DRIVE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM B-2, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO R-3, URBAN, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of property located on the west side of N. Hearne Avenue, 450 feet south of Forum Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below, be and the same is hereby changed from B-2, Neighborhood Business District to R-3, Urban, Multi-Family Residence District::

That part of the E/2 of the SE/4 of Section 22, and that part of the W/2 of the SW/4 of Section 23, T18N, R14W, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, lying south and west of Forum Drive and west of Hearne Avenue, more particularly described as follows:

From the SW corner of said Section 23, run thence S89E7'35"E a distance of 71.25 feet;

Run thence N44E37'21"W a distance of 373.44 feet;

Run thence N35E12'9"W a distance of 51.84 feet to the SE'ly line of a drainage easement;

Run thence N35E15'52"E a distance of 216.47 feet;

Run thence N30E23'43"E a distance of 182.62 feet to the POB of this tract:

Run thence N30E23'43"E a distance of 372 feet for a corner;

Run thence in an E'ly direction, parallel with Forum Drive a distance of approximately 582 feet for a corner;

Run thence in a S'ly direction along the R/W line of LA Hwy 3094 a distance of approximately 372 feet for a corner;

Run thence in a W'ly direction, parallel with Forum Drive a distance of 588 feet to the POB, containing 5.0 acres, M/L.

SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with the following stipulations:

1. Development of the property shall be in substantial accord with a revised site plan showing landscaping, a 6' high chain link fence on the west and south property lines and a 4' high chain link fence on the east property line, with any significant changes or additions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 212 OF 2000

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 SOUTHERN AVENUE, 120 FEET SOUTH OF PIERREMONT, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-1D, URBAN, ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO B-2-A, BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of Lots 25-27, Block F, South Side Park Subdivision, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, property located on the east side of Southern Avenue, 120 feet south of Pierremont, be and the same is hereby changed from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to B-2-A, Business Park District.

SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with the following stipulations:

1. Development of the property shall be in substantial accord with a revised site plan showing landscaping in compliance with ordinance requirements, a screening fence along the south property line and elevations showing a maximum height of the building not to exceed 20' from grade level, to be submitted to and approved by the Zoning Administrator, with any significant changes or additions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 214 OF 2000

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SW CORNER OF JEWELLA AND W. 70TH STREET, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM B-2, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT AND I-2, HEAVY INDUSTRY DISTRICT TO B-3, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of property located on the SW corner of Jewella and W. 70^th Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below, be and the same is hereby changed from B-2, Neighborhood Business District and I-2, Heavy Industry District to B-3, Community Business District:

Being described as Lot 2B, a 5.62 acre tract of land located in the NE/4 of Section 28, T17N,R14W, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, which is also located at the SW Quadrant of the intersection of W. 70th Street and Jewella Avenue and is more particularly described as follows:

Commence at the NE corner of said Section 28 which is located at the intersection of the centerline of W. 70th Street and the centerline of Jewella Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana.

Thence proceed N89E27'52"W along the centerline of W. 70th Street a distance of 50 feet to a point;

Thence proceed S0E21'0"E a distance of 50 feet to the POB which is located at the intersection of the west R/W line of Jewella Avenue and the south R/W line of W. 70th Street;

From the POB proceed S0E21'0"E along the west R/W line of Jewella Avenue a distance of 601.07 feet to a point;

Thence proceed along the N'ly R/W line of Dollarway Street along a curve in a clockwise direction having a radius of 30 feet, a delta angle of 93E5'47", a chord bearing of S46E11'53"W for a chord distance of 43.56 feet and for an arc distance of 48.75 feet to a point;

Thence continue along the N'ly R/W line of Dollarway Street along a curve in a clockwise direction having a radius of 175 feet, a delta angle of 44E29'31", a chord bearing of N65E0'28"W for a chord distance of 132.50 feet, and for an arc distance of 135.89 feet to a point;

Thence continue along the N'ly R/W line of Dollarway Street N42E45'42"W a distance of 642.80 feet to a point;

Thence continue along the N'ly R/W line of Dollarway Street along a curve in a clockwise direction having a radius of 175 feet, a delta angle of 26E45'48", a chord bearing of N29E22'48"W for a chord distance of 81 feet and an arc distance of 81.74 feet to a point;

Thence continue along the N'ly R/W line of Dollarway Street along a curve in a clockwise direction having a radius of 30 feet, a delta angle of 106E32'2", a chord bearing of N37E16'7" for a chord distance of 48.09 feet, an arc distance of 55.78 feet to a point on the south R/W line of W. 70th Street;

Thence proceed along the south R/W line of W. 70th Street S89E27'52"E a distance of 594.94 feet to the POB; this tract contains 5.62 acres and is known as Lot 2B.

SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with the following stipulations:

2. Prior to development of this property, a site plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission showing full compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith arehereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 215 OF 2000

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SW CORNER OF JEWELLA AND CATHERINE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM B-1, BUFFER BUSINESS DISTRICT TO B-2, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of Lot 2, Gilster Subdivision, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, property located on the SW corner of Jewella Avenue and Catherine, be and the same is hereby changed from B-1, Buffer Business District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District.

SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with the following stipulations:

1. Development of the property shall be in substantial accord with a revised site plan showing compliance with the Landscape Ordinance and a 6' to 8' high solid wood screening fence along the west property line, with any significant changes requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 216 OF 2000

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY AMENDING AND REENACTING ARTICLE IX, DIVISION 7. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Sec. 106-1210 of Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, theCity Zoning Ordinance, is hereby amended and reenacted by adding the following:

Sec. 106-1210. Landscape plan submission.

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f. Location and plans for the installation of an irrigation system or proof of an available on site water supply within a distance of fifty (50) feet of all landscaped areas. Such irrigation shall promote water conservation by such methods as drip irrigation and/or efficient sprinkler zoning. If a landscaped area consists primarily of existing native drought-tolerant vegetation, the planning director may waive this requirement. The irrigation system shall be designed and located to minimize the watering of impervious surfaces.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that Sec. 106-1213(a) of Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City Zoning Ordinance, is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:

Sec. 106-1213. Offstreet surface parking facility requirements.

(a) In addition to the street frontage landscaping requirement, a minimum of 25 square feet of landscape area shall be provided for each required off-street parking space, except in the B-4 district. Such landscaping shall be located within the paved portion of the parking lot and/or within ten feet immediately adjacent to the paved portion of the parking lot. Open parking lots in excess of 300 spaces, shall be divided into blocks of parking bays containing not more than 300 spaces, separated by raised, curbed landscaped areas at least 15 feet wide. Such landscape areas shall be planted in the same manner as that required for street frontages (Section 106-1212).

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that Sec. 106-1215 of Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City Zoning Ordinance, is hereby amended and reenacted by designating the existing paragraph as paragraph (a) and adding the following:

Section 106-1215. Enforcement.

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b. Replacement of dead materials. Upon determination by the Zoning Administrator that a required tree or plant as determined by an approved site plan is severely damaged or diseased, the tree or plant shall immediately be replaced by the owner/developer with a tree or plant of the same sizeand species or a similar size and species as approved by the Zoning Administrator. Upon written notice from the owner/developer of adverse seasonal conditions, the Zoning Administrator shall have the right to grant up to a maximum of ninety (90) days for such replacement.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 217 OF 20000

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT CHAPTER 42 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT RELATIVE TO DEFINITIONS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Section 42-276 of the Code of Ordinances are hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:

Sec. 42-276. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Itinerant vendor means any person, firm or corporation, including its agents and employees, which engages in the temporary business in the city of selling or offering for sale any goods or merchandise, including photographs and portraits, or exhibiting the same for the purpose of taking orders for the sale thereof.

Sidewalk vendor means any person, firm or corporation, including its agents and employees, which engages in the business in the city of selling or offering for sale any goods or merchandise or exhibiting the same for sale or for the purpose of taking orders for the sale thereof on the sidewalks or other public place in the city. It shall also include persons engaging in performing arts on the sidewalks of the city in return for money where staging or electrical amplification is used. It shall not include the placing and maintenance of unattended stands or sales devices for the sale,display or offering for sale of newspapers, magazines, periodicals and paperbound books.

Temporary business means any business transacted or conducted in the city for which definite arrangements have not been made for the lease or use of premises for at least six months in or upon which such business is to be operated or conducted.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or application of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 218 OF 2000

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT CHAPTER 90 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT RELATIVE TO ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER AND OTHER TRAFFIC REGULATIONS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Section 90-36 of the Code of Ordinances are hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:

Sec. 90-36. Enforcement of chapter and other traffic regulations.

(a) It shall be the duty of the officers of the police department or such officers as are assigned by the chief of police to enforce this chapter and all other traffic laws of the city, and all of the state vehicle laws applicable to street traffic in the city.

(b) The chief of police is authorized to designate individuals who are not officers of the police department to issue parking infraction citations which have been decriminalized pursuant to section 90-261, under the following conditions:

(1) The chief is authorized to approve without delay any such application from any individual to issue parking infraction citations upon his determination, in his discretion that the applicant is qualified and meets all requirements as stipulated by the chief of police.

(2) The chief is authorized to designate qualifications for individuals to be designated to issue parking infraction citations in the city.

(3) The chief shall designate a specific area in which each individual is authorized to issue parking infraction citations. The chief of police may authorize any individual to issue citations in any residential area.

(Code 1971, § 35-3: Ord. No. 78, 1996, 7-9-96)

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or application of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (tabled legislation):

1. Ordinance No. 211 of 1998: ZONING: C-64-98, QUERBES LAND CO; N side of E 70th St. between Sand Beach Bayou and Bayou Pierre from R-A to B-2 and B-3, shopping center. (C/Carmody) (Tabled on November 10, 1998 and Postponed on November 24, 1998)

2. Ordinance No. 54 of 1999: Creating a Police Department Citizens' Review Board. (A/Huckaby) (Tabled on August 10, 1999)

3. Ordinance No. 125 of 2000 by Councilman Huckaby: Amending Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances by deleting Section 10-144, or its successor provision, relative to physical separation of sales of beverages of high alcoholic content for consumption off the premises. (Tabled on August 22, 2000)

4. Complaint against Express Medical Service: A Class B Ambulance Provider (set time and place of hearing in accordance with Sec. 46-60 of the Code).

Councilman Shyne: Mr. Lafitte, I'm not asking for an answer today, but I was looking at the situation of Express Medical Service, could you kind of find out where that is and kind of give the Council a little memo? Mr. Lafitte: I sure will.

NEW BUSINESS:

Appeal: BAC-93-00, LAKESHORE BAR-B-Q, 2601 Lakeshore Dr., Unit B; Special Exception Use in a B-2 District; restaurant with on-premises consumption of beer.

Motion by Councilman Burrell to postpone the application until the December 27, 2000 meeting, seconded by Councilman Carmody. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK'S REPORT:  None.

COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.

The Council resolved itself into Committee of the Whole on motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Spigener. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Burrell that the Committee Rises and Report and reconvene itself as the Council. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Serio. 2.

Mr. Thompson: Our Holiday Schedule is:

Administrative Conference: Thursday, December 21, 2000

Council Meeting: Wednesday, December 27, 2000.

There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 4:24 p.m.

/s/Joe Shyne, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council