Invocation was given by Councilman Burrell.

On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Absent: None.

Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody for approval of the Summary Minutes of the Administrative Conference of July 10, 2000 and the Council Meeting Minutes of July 11, 2000. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor Which Are Required by Law. Mayor Hightower: It is not uncommon for us to recognize some of our outstanding citizens at City Council meeting, we’ve done it over the years. What is uncommon is for us to be able to recognize somebody that is going to represent the City, worldwide, and we’ve got a special guest today, Lamar Carter. I know I’ll disappoint Councilman Shyne when I say, he’s a graduate of Captain Shreve High School, Northwestern State University in Natchitoches and is on his way to Sidney, Australia to represent the United States of America’s track team in the triple jump; so it is not often that we have the honor of having someone that is fixing to go represent us worldwide on national t.v. and worldwide t.v. We want to first of all, congratulate Lamar, that is certainly a great accomplishment we know you’ve worked hard to do it. And I guess our challenge to you would be to carry the banner of not only the country but the city of Shreveport as well and be a goodwill ambassador for our entire community and entire region. And with that, I would like to present you a key to the city, which is something we don’t usually do to people that live here. But since you are going out of town we want you to have something to remind you of home and to invite people back to our city and let them know where we are on the map and what we have to offer and talk about the features and the benefits and the good things that come out of Shreveport, Louisiana; again, congratulations very much.

Mr. Carter: I’d like to thank the Council, Mayor Hightower for having me and my family. It’s a great honor. I mean, I worked so hard for this opportunity to represent this country, represent Shreveport. I barely missed it in ‘96 and to finally achieved this in 2000 has been probably the greatest feeling besides having my family, my son happen to me. I will represent Shreveport very well and I will represent the United States very well.

Councilman Carmody: We’ve got to know, how far can you jump? What is your personal best triple jump. Mr. Carter: My personal best is 57. 2. I didn’t get that this weekend, but I hit 55.7. I’m coming back. I’m gearing up for the Olympics. Right now I’m trying to (inaudible). The hard part is over, so now (inaudible). Councilman Carmody: Good luck.

Councilman Spigener: I think we were all very excited when we saw this on the Sports news last evening, or at least that when I saw it and find it quite interesting that he stuck his head in a bucket of cold water though, I think that is what the sports caster said. I was going to ask him about that, but he’s gone, maybe that revived him, I don’t know, it must have been a very exciting experience. And we are very honored recently to have so many athletics in different areas of sports that are representing us well.

Public Hearing. None.

Confirmations and/or Appointments: None.

The Council considered the CONSENT AGENDA legislation.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Huckaby for Introduction of Resolution No. 144 of 2000 and Ordinance Nos. 103 through 115 of 2000 on the Consent Agenda not to be adopted prior to August 8, 2000. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION:

Resolution No. 144 of 2000: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a donation of $12,000.00 for the purchase of a truck to be used to pull the fire safety house and to otherwise providing with respect thereto.

 

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

Ordinance No. 103 of 2000: An ordinance to create and establish a stop intersection at the intersection of Hickory Ridge Road and West St. Helens Drive and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

 

Ordinance No. 104 of 2000: An ordinance to create and establish a stop intersection at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and Ray Street and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

 

Ordinance No. 105 of 2000: An ordinance to repeal a portion of Ordinance No. 129 of 1975 which created a two-way at the intersection of Ardis Taylor Drive and Leaside Way, and to create and establish the intersection of Ardis Taylor Drive and Leaside Way as a four-way stop intersection and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

 

Ordinance No. 106 of 2000: An ordinance to create and establish a no parking any time zone on the north side of the 700 block of Montrose Drive and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

 

Ordinance No. 107 of 2000: An ordinance to create and establish a no parking any time zone on the east and west side of the 7000 block of Gregory Street and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

 

Ordinance No. 108 of 2000: An ordinance to create and establish a yield intersection at the intersection of Nathan Drive and Nathan Circle and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

 

Ordinance No. 109 of 2000: An ordinance to create and establish a yield intersection at the intersection of Candler Avenue and Eddy Place and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

 

Ordinance No. 110 of 2000: An ordinance to create and establish a yield intersection at the intersection of Nathan Drive and St. Helens Drive and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

 

Ordinance No. 111 of 2000: An ordinance to create and establish a no through truck route on Turtle Creek Drive between Youree Drive (La. 1) and Brunswick Drive and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

 

Ordinance No. 112 of 2000: An ordinance to create and establish a no through truck route on Brunswick Drive between Millicent Way and Sophia Lane and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

 

Ordinance No. 113 of 2000: An ordinance to create and establish a no through truck route on Sophia Lane between Youree Drive (La. 1) and Brunswick Drive and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

 

Ordinance No. 114 of 2000: An ordinance to create and establish a no through truck route on Creswell Avenue between Montrose Drive and Thora Boulevard and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

 

Ordinance No. 115 of 2000: An ordinance to create and establish a no through truck route for the 500 block of Wall Street between Creswell Avenue and Highland Avenue and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

 

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Serio for Adoption of the Resolution on the Consent Agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 139 of 2000

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CUTRATE BAIL BONDS, LOCATED AT 2099 N. HEARNE AVE., TO CONNECT TO THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Robert L. Scruggs, has agreed to secure all permits and inspections required by the Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code. Said party having submitted a petition for annexation to the City of Shreveport, and having agreed to fully comply with the regulations of the City of Shreveport in connection with said property, all as set forth in Section 94-1, et. Seq., of the Shreveport City Code. Said request and petition are attached hereto.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Cutrate Bail Bonds, be authorized to connect the building located at 2099 N. Hearne Ave., to the water system of the City of Shreveport.

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

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCES: None.

The Council considered the REGULAR AGENDA legislation:

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 136 OF 2000

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A PRE-APPLICATION FOR FUNDING MUNICIPAL FACILITIES REVOLVING LOAN FUND, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, a resolution by the City Council of the City of Shreveport is required authorizing the Mayor to sign a Pre-Application for the Funding Municipal Facilities Revolving Loan Fund.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular, and legal session convened that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign a Pre-Application for the Funding Municipal Facilities Revolving Loan Fund.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this Resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not effect other provisions, item or application of this Resolutions which can be given are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Resolution or parts thereof in conflict herewith or hereby repealed.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Burrell passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 137 OF 2000

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING RENTAL FEE FOR THE CONVENTION HALL TO ALLOW THE NEW ARTS CULTURAL SOCIETY TO HOLD ITS FUNDRAISER AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

By: Councilman Huckaby

WHEREAS, the New Arts Cultural Society has scheduled its fundraiser on Tuesday, August 19, 2000, in the Convention Hall; and

WHEREAS, the New Arts Cultural Society is a nonprofit organization under which the New Dimension Choral Society and The New Dimension Youth Chorale operate; and

WHEREAS, the New Arts Cultural Society is in its 27th season; and

WHEREAS, the New Arts Cultural Society is dedicated to the promotion of the arts and the performance and preservation of the authentic Negro spiritual. .

WHEREAS, it is therefore in the public interest and it serves a public purpose for the City to waive the entire rental fee for the use of the Convention Hall for the fundraiser to be held on August 19, 2000.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the entire rental fee for the use of the Convention Hall by the New Arts Cultural Society for its CONTINUED - RESOLUTION NO. 137 OF 2000

fundraiser August 19, 2000 is waived and the provisions of Section 26-123 and Section 26-124 of the Code of Ordinances are suspended relative to this event only.

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

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

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Stewart passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 138 of 2000 by Councilman Burrell: A resolution authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Convention Hall to allow the Louisiana Municipal Black Caucus to hold a meeting with elected officials and members of the Clergy and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Burrell for adoption. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment:

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

In the first paragraph beginning with WHEREAS, and the paragraph beginning NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED delete the date "Wednesday, August 2, 2000" and replace with "August 30, 2000".

In the third paragraph beginning with WHEREAS, delete the date "August 2, 2000" and replace with "August 30, 2000".

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Carmody for adoption of the amendment. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Carmody for adoption of the resolution as amended. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Councilman Carmody: Both of these fee waivers, I just wanted to make a quick statement., both of these fee waivers do qualify under the deadline which will take place for the Council’s new rule which takes effect at the end of this month. And so these two are the last two we’ll be waiving as we’ve done today and our new rules will take effect as of August 1^st, so I just wanted to point that out to the rest of the Council. Councilman Spigener: Thank you for reminding us of that.

RESOLUTION NO. 138 OF 2000

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING RENTAL FEE FOR THE CONVENTION HALL TO ALLOW THE LOUISIANA MUNICIPAL BLACK CAUCUS TO HOLD A MEETING WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND MEMBERS OF THE CLERGY AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

By: Councilman Burrell

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Municipal Black Caucus has scheduled a meeting with elected officials and members of the clergy on August 30, 2000, in the Convention Hall; and

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Municipal Black Caucus will address solutions to five specific problems during this meeting:

1. Enforcement of Anti-Litter laws in all areas of the community;

2. Ways to increase funding for recreational activities for youth to help in crime prevention;

3. Increased support for Boy Scouts of America, particularly in their program for inner city youth;

Discuss support for Project Return, a program to help main stream persons released from prison into the community;

5. Discuss economic redevelopment in the inner city; and

WHEREAS, it is therefore in the public interest and it serves a public purpose for the City to waive the entire building rental fee for the use of the Convention Hall for the Louisiana Municipal Black Caucus meeting to be held on August 30, 2000.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the entire rental fee for the use of the Convention Hall by the Louisiana Municipal Black Caucus for a meeting with elected officials and members of the clergy on Wednesday, August 30, 2000 is waived and the provisions of Section 26-123 and Section 26-124 of the Code of Ordinances are suspended relative to this event only.

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 140 of 2000

RESOLUTION STATING CITY OF SHREVEPORT’S ENDORSEMENT OF G & C HONDA TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act of 901 of 1981, Act 337 of 1982, Act 433 of 1987, Act 1024 of 1992, Act 581 of 1995, Act 624 of 1997, and Act 997 of 1999;

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in parish, and

WHEREAS, G & C HONDA is located in Census Tract 239.01 Block Group 1 , which is not a designated Enterprise Zone, and

WHEREAS, said business will employ a minimum of 35% of its employees from the distressed groups targeted by the Enterprise Zone, and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the City of Shreveport, and

WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map is marked showing the location of the business being endorsed, and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements the City of Shreveport agrees:

1. To participate in the Enterprise Zone Program

2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any Enterprise Zone within its

jurisdiction

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Shreveport, in due, regular, and legal session convened that G & C HONDA and their project PURCHASED EXISTING BUILDING AND RELOCATE BUSINESS, Enterprise Zone Application # 20000278, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

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

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are

hereby repealed.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Serio passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 141 of 2000

RESOLUTION STATING CITY OF SHREVEPORT’S ENDORSEMENT OF COURTESY REALTY, L.L.C. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act of 901 of 1981, Act 337 of 1982, Act 433 of 1987, Act 1024 of 1992, Act 581 of 1995, Act 624 of 1997, and Act 997 of 1999;

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in parish, and

WHEREAS, COURTESY REALTY, L.L.C is located in Census Tract 239.02 Block Group 4, which is not a designated Enterprise Zone, and

WHEREAS, said business will employ a minimum of 35% of its employees from the distressed groups targeted by the Enterprise Zone, and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the City of Shreveport, and

WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map is marked showing the location of the business being endorsed, and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements the City of Shreveport agrees:

1. To participate in the Enterprise Zone Program

2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any Enterprise Zone within its

jurisdiction

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Shreveport, in due, regular, and legal session convened that COURTESY REALTY, L.L.C. and their project CHEVYLAND-COURTESY CHEVROLET, Enterprise Zone Application #20000242, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

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

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are

hereby repealed.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Stewart passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION NO 142 of 2000

RESOLUTION STATING CITY OF SHREVEPORT’S ENDORSEMENT OF LIFESHARE BLOOD CENTERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act of 901 of 1981, Act 337 of 1982, Act 433 of 1987, Act 1024 of 1992, Act 581 of 1995, Act 624 of 1997, and Act 997 of 1999;

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in parish, and

WHEREAS, LIFESHARE BLOOD CENTERS is located in Census Tract 241.04 Block Group 1 , which is a designated Enterprise Zone, and

WHEREAS, said business will employ a minimum of 35% of its employees from the distressed groups targeted by CONTINUED - RESOLUTION NO. 142 OF 2000

the Enterprise Zone, and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the City of Shreveport, and

WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map is marked showing the location of the business being endorsed, and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements the City of Shreveport agrees:

1. To participate in the Enterprise Zone Program

2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any Enterprise Zone within its

jurisdiction.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Shreveport, in due, regular, and legal session convened that LIFESHARE BLOOD CENTERS and their project LIFESHARE BLOOD CENTERS Enterprise Zone Application # 20000286, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

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

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

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Burrell passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 143 of 2000

RESOLUTION STATING CITY OF SHREVEPORT’S ENDORSEMENT OF L & R LLC DBA SOUTHERN DIE MOLD TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act of 901 of 1981, Act 337 of 1982, Act 433 of 1987, Act 1024 of 1992, Act 581 of 1995, Act 624 of 1997, and Act 997 of 1999;

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in parish, and

WHEREAS, L & R LLC DBA SOUTHERN DIE MOLD is located in Census Tract 243.02 Block Group 2, which is a designated Enterprise Zone, and

WHEREAS, said business will employ a minimum of 35% of its employees from the distressed groups targeted by the Enterprise Zone, and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the City of Shreveport, and

WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map is marked showing the location of the business being endorsed, and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements the City of Shreveport agrees:

1. To participate in the Enterprise Zone Program

2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any Enterprise Zone within its

jurisdiction.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Shreveport, in due, regular, and legal session convened that L & R LLC DBA SOUTHERN DIE MOLD and their project PLANT EXPANSION Enterprise Zone Application # 20000299, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

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

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

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Huckaby passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS: None.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

Ordinance No. 116 of 2000: An ordinance to amend and reenact Chapter 46-32 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to fees Emergency Ambulance Services Membership and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 117 of 2000: An ordinance amending Section 102-159 of the Code of Ordinances relative to allowable fees for permitted towing companies and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 118 of 2000: An ordinance to amend and reenact Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to alcoholic beverages and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 119 of 2000: An ordinance to amend and reenact Chapter 66 of the Code of Ordinances relative to benefits and retirement and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 120 of 2000: An ordinance levying tax of seven and ninety-nine one hundredths (7 and 99/100ths) 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.

Ordinance No. 121 of 2000: An ordinance levying various taxes totaling twenty and seventy-eight one hundredths (20 and 78/100ths) mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport for the year 2000 in the amounts and for the purposes described herein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 122 of 2000: An ordinance levying a tax of thirty and fifty-four one hundredths (30 and 54/100ths) mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport for the year 2000 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.

Ordinance No. 123 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 Youree Drive and Albert, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from SPI-3 (B-1), Commercial Corridor Overlay District (B-1, Buffer Business District) to SPI-3-E, Commercial Corridor Overlay/Extended Use District limited to a "hair salon" only and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 124 of 2000: An ordinance authorizing the lease of city-owned property at Querbes Park to Louisiana Unwired, LLC; authorizing the granting of a servitude to same; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Burrell for Introduction of the Ordinances to lay over until the August 8, 2000 meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:

1. Ordinance No. 102 of 2000: An ordinance to create the unclassified position of Chief Plans Examiner within the Department of Operational Services and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on July 11, 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 Serio adopted by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

The adopted Ordinance follows:

ORDINANCE NO. 102 of 2000

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE THE UNCLASSIFIED POSITION OF CHIEF PLANS EXAMINER WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF OPERATIONAL SERVICES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal session convened that Section 2-258 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport be enacted to read as follows:

Section 2-258 - Chief Plans Examiner

The position of Chief Plans Examiner is hereby established as an appointed position within the Department of Operational Services. This position shall be filled upon recommendation of the Director of Operational Services and appointment by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council.

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.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS (legislation remained tabled):

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)

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

Ordinance No. 82 of 2000 by Councilman Serio: An ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to subdivision streets, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

NEW BUSINESS:

C-42-00, DEWEY F. WEAVER, JR., 4900 Monkhouse Dr.; variance in spacing requirement, the front yard setback and the maximum sign height in a B-3 District; off premise sign.

Councilman Burrell: I believe we’ve given enough time to this, to clear this matter up. I held it up one time from the, I assume, the owner of the sign who wanted to place it at this location. It is my understanding from the MPC that it would violate state law if we would allow it as is. So, I’m respectfully requesting that we vote against this or vote to uphold the MPC’s ruling because I understand the MPC did deny it, am I correct, Charles? Mr. Kirkland: That’s correct.

 

Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Carmody to uphold the decision of the MPC. Mtion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK’S REPORT - Letter of Appeal: C-56-00, MARVIN O’NEAL BAXTER, 1755 Russell Road; Special Exception Use in a B-2 District, grocery store with the packaged sale of beer. Councilman Huckaby: It is my understanding this can not be considered until August 8^th. Councilman Spigener: So you’ll give some guidance at that point? Councilman Huckaby: Yes ma’am. I plan to urge the Council to vote against it to reverse the ZBA and to defeat the application. Councilman Spigener: And we’ll be voting on that August 8^th.

COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.

The Council resolved itself into Committee of the Whole on motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Burrell. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Burrell and Shyne. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Serio that the Committee Rises and Report and convene itself as the Council. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m.

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