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		CC3827 6 19 00 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA JUNE 13, 2000       The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Patricia Spigener at 3:07 p.m.,Tuesday, June 13 , 2000, in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 1234 Texas Avenue. Invocation was given by Councilman Carmody. 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 May 22, 2000 and Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 23, 2000. Motion approved by the following vote: 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: First off, I’d like to recognize some volunteers that serve for us and I stress that word, volunteers, that serve on the Shreveport Housing Authority are here with us today. The President Bob Owens, Donzetta the Executive Director, and Dave Watkins, the newest member on the panel along with, well I was saying volunteers, I was going to mention Bob Goodman, but he is not. Will you become one and I’ll mention your name? The second thing I’d like to do, as you all know we had the tornado back on Easter Sunday that devastated several neighbors that have yet to be totally cleaned up and I’m talking about debris and trees and roofs and things that some people can’t afford to take care of themselves. And we’ve been fortunate over the past several weeks even though Easter Sunday has long past, we’ve had a group that has been headed up by a local attorney James Woods that is called Shreveport Gardens 2000, it’s a non-profit corporation that has been out every single weekend recruiting volunteers to go into the neighborhoods and help those that can’t help themselves to get their yards and their houses and their neighborhoods back in shape. He has been working in conjunction with Mr. Ferdinand’s department, in particular with Don Hobdy who has also spent a lot of time in the neighborhoods trying to get the disaster recognition from FEMA that we need to try to put some of these properties back in the type shape that we all think that they should be in. What I would like to do today and I mentioned Mr. Woods, but he is really not the catalyst behind the movement. The real catalyst behind the movement is his daughter and her name is Alden and she is here with us today. She has been out every Saturday encouraging the volunteers to work hard and she keeps pushing, so I want to recognize her today. James if you’d bring her forward, I’d like to present a certificate to her. Chair Kitty is what she calls herself of the Allendale Clean Up effort. I want to present these Certificates of Appreciation for all the work in Allendale not only to you Alden, but it would be your Dad and everybody that has come out. Alden, here’s the certificate and here is a good pair of sunglasses for you when you are out there working in the sun on Saturday. It is my understanding as well they are going to continue their work in Allendale over the next several weeks and hopefully the biggest volunteer effort will take place this coming Saturday. So every Saturday morning they meet at the corner of Common, Texas, and Milam, every Saturday morning right there at that plaza and Sundays, also. Anyone that would want to volunteer and help those who can’t help themselves, we encourage them to show up. We appreciate very much your volunteer efforts. Young lady, we thank you very much. Alden Woods: Thank you, Mayor Councilman Stewart: A brief communication for the benefit of those that are with us today, particularly those from Mr. Owens and Mr. Goodman and other members of the Housing Authority and their representatives as well as representatives of the Catholic Center, we will move for passage today for the appropriate designation for the occupancy of the building on Line Avenue and Prospect. I appreciate your individual help and the clarifications because we are in an SPI-1 District as I had indicated. 2. Thanks to Mr. Kirkland and his staff as well as Mr. Charles Grubb and the City Attorney, I know that there has been a lots of conversation that might cause one to believe contrary. The only thing we have on the agenda today for passage and it is a clarification of the hours and circumstances which we have discussed. That’s not to encourage you to leave, please do not mis-read that. Councilman Shyne: Mr. Mayor I guess this is to your office and Public Works. When we get the time, I’ve had some calls from persons who got flooded out who believe that some of our drainage ditches were not cleaned out. When we get the time, I would hope that we would have a crew that would look at cleaning our drainage ditches out and maybe that would facilitate some of the runoff of the rain water. Mr. Ferdinand, did you receive a letter from me pertaining to the situation on Cleveland Street? I’ve gotten some calls and they are probably looking at it on t.v. and I just want them to know that you all did get a letter and I’m waiting on some kind of response from you office and from the Police Department to see what we can do to alleviate the problems there. They feel like with the warm weather coming on, Mr. Mayor, it is going to create a little gang problem. We have got two pieces of property there where youngsters have a tendency to gather during the day, late evenings and there is some undesirable activity going on there; so we’d appreciate it if you’d look into it and if you all could get back to me and let me know what’s going on, then I can let some of the citizens in that area know that we are looking at taking care of their problems. Councilman Burrell: I think I do need to express to many of my constituents who are probably watching the Council meeting today too that their situation associated with the floods also have been addressed. I did address this issue on yesterday because it appears that there was a number of neighborhoods that’s in my Council district that did get flooded this time and probably more so than any of the other districts. I have requested Mike Strong to get with the Engineering Department which I’ve already turned that list in to them and it is my understanding that they are suppose to be working on it to give me an assessment of what the situation is out there associated with this flooding. One area I did leave out Mike that I didn’t talk about before and that is near Country Club Marina Apartments. That ditch that comes through pass country Club Marina Apartments, that drainage that drains out in Cross Lake and into, I call it, no man’s land, but it is pretty much a marsh land, it has silted in so that the drainage was not proper and we had a lot of cars flooding out in that area. I’m not sure what we’ll be able to do about it, but the people have to go around the—you have to leave Lakeshore and go around Curtis Lane and come back in on the, I would say the west side of it. So hopefully we can get some assessment of the whole situation there and see if there is anything that we can do from the city. Adding Legislation to the Agenda: Motion by Councilman Carmody to suspend the Rules to add Ordinance No. 94 of 2000 to the agenda, seconded by Councilman Shyne and unanimously approved. Councilman Carmody: Ordinance No. 94 of 2000 should be in front of each of the Council members. Basically this does pertain to the fee waivers. Just for clarification for educational waivers for those institutions here within the city that we normally go ahead and provide the reciprocals application of services to allow them to utilize our facilities, it just clarifies that; so this is for Introduction today. Motion by Councilman to add Ordinance No. 94 of 2000 to the agenda, seconded by Councilman Shyne and unanimously approved. Public Hearings. (1) The Chairman declared open the public hearing relative to Annexation Tag No. 00-01: Tract of land located along Williamson Way Road. Mr. Mike Strong, Director of Operational made the following presentation: This concerns the adding of approximately 48 acres of land into our city limits for future Burgandy Oaks and Burgandy Rich Subdivision, actually a new 22 lot subdivision of 4.5 acres for single residential homes in this area. It was recorded on May 5. This subdivision will be located on the south side of Williamson Way Road about 1.5 miles east of Mansfield Road. The Chairman called for anyone to speak in support of the annexation. No one came forward to be heard. The Chairman called for persons to speak in opposition to the annexation. No one came forward to be heard and the public hearing was declared closed. The Chairman declared open the public hearing relative to Annexation Tag No. 00-02: Tract of land out of Lot 1 of Harts Island Partition, in the SW’ly intersection of Youree Dr. with E. 70th Street and including additional ROW of East 70th St. and Old River Bayou. Mr. Mike Strong, Director of Operational made the following presentation: This tag number, 00-02 concerns annexing all of the property lying south of East 70th Street, Louisiana Highway 526 and west of Youree Drive, LA Highway 1 that is outside the city limits. This area will become the site for the Bassett Furniture Store already under construction, the University Commercial Plaza Subdivision, which is a proposed 10 lot subdivision being anchored by the Super Target Store and by a new one lot subdivision that will be the future home of the Chevy Land or Courtesy Chevrolet, Incorporated. Also in addition, there is approximately a 1.3 miles on East 70th Street lying outside of the city limits which is being included in this annexation running from the Fire Station No. 3 to near the East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop. There is also portions of the East half of the Old River Bayou Land that is located along the East Kings Highway north of East 70th Street that is being annexed. These two are needed for seriously, addressing and to correct a city limits lines in the area of this part of town. The Chairman called for anyone to speak in support of the annexation. No one came forward to be heard. The Chairman called for persons to speak in opposition to the annexation. No one came forward to be heard and the public hearing was declared closed. 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 Burrell for Introduction of Resolution No. 115 and 116 of 2000 and Ordinance Nos. 83 and 84 of 2000 on the Consent Agenda not to be adopted prior to June 27, 2000. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No. 114 of 2000 by Councilman Shyne: A resolution authorizing the donation of the use of chairs, tables and chairs to allow the Willie Bailey Concern Citizens Group to hold an end of school affair for neighborhood children and otherwise providing with respect thereto. Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody to withdraw Resolution No. 114 of 2000 from the agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Resolution No. 115 of 2000: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to donate Shreveport Police Department Mounted Unit Cycle (Mable) to Karen Smith Buckley, Executive Director of Greenwood Equine Assisted Therapies, Inc. and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Resolution No. 116 of 2000 by Councilman Huckaby: A resolution authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Convention Hall to allow the NAACP to hold its Freedom Fund Banquet and otherwise providing with respect thereto.   INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 1. Ordinance No. 83 of 2000: An ordinance closing and abandoning an apparent 8 foot wide utility servitude located in the southwesterly intersection of Atlantic and Anniston Avenues, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Ordinance No. 84 of 2000: An ordinance closing and abandoning a portion of Oriole Court and a portion of Lexington Avenue in the Southfield Park Subdivision and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.   ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT: Motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Serio for Adoption of the Resolutions and Ordinance 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. 102 OF 2000 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING RENTAL FEE FOR THE CONVENTION CENTER BY THE LOUISIANA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE TO HOLD A CADDO 4-H APPRECIATION EVENT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. By: Councilman Stewart WHEREAS, the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service held a Caddo 4-H Appreciation Event May 8, 2000 in the Convention Center to recognize its 150 to 170 adult volunteer leaders; and WHEREAS, the Louisianan Cooperative Extension Service is a government organization and the Caddo 4-H program is a nonprofit organization providing hands-on learning to diverse youth and emphasizing developing life skills, providing leadership training, and promoting community service learning; and WHEREAS, the Caddo 4-H provides community services to the area that includes: collected and donated over a ton of beans and rice for Northwest Louisiana Food Bank; collected and donated school supplies for low-income school children; picked up over 4,395 pounds of trash in the Great American Cleanup Day; collected telephone books for recycling; and collected both food items and clothing for the needy families in the area; and WHEREAS, therefore it is in the public interest and serves a public purpose for the City to waive the entire rental fee for the use of the Convention Center by the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service for the Caddo 4H Appreciation Event; and WHEREAS, the event will be held before this resolution is adopted and the Administration was asked to delay the collection of the rental fee until after the resolution can be considered by the City Council. 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 Center by the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service to hold a Caddo 4-H Appreciation Event on May 8, 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 any decision of the Administration to delay the collection of the rental fee for this event until after this resolution can be considered by the Council is ratified. 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. 103 OF 2000 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF THE USE OF CHAIRS, TABLES AND A STAGE TO ALLOW CORE TO HOLD AN ANNIVERSARY/REUNION AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. By: Councilman Stewart WHEREAS, the CORE, Center of Recovery, plans to hold an Anniversary/Reunion to commemorate its first year of service on June 10, 2000; and WHEREAS, CORE needs to borrow chairs and tables for 200 participants and a stage from the city in order to hold the event at their Stoner Avenue facility; and WHEREAS, CORE is a nonprofit organization and a state-funded facility for the recovery of compulsive gamblers. The facility can provide residential treatment for 21 adult pathological gamblers. WHEREAS, according to the Louisiana State Medical Society pathological gambling is reaching epidemic proportions. The purpose of CORE is to provide treatment of those whose lives have been adversely affected by gambling; and WHEREAS, therefore, it is in the public interest and it serves a public purpose for the City to donate the use of the chairs, tables and stage so that CORE can hold an Anniversary/Reunion on June 10, 2000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that it authorizes the donation of the use of city owned chairs, tables and a stage to CORE to hold an Anniversary/Reunion. 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. 107 OF 2000 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRISHAM CONSTRUCTION CO. INC., LOCATED AT 5030 JEFFERSON PAIGE RD., TO CONNECT TO THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, William O. Grisham, 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 Grisham Construction Co. Inc., be authorized to connect the building located at 5030 Jefferson Paige Rd., 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. RESOLUTION NO. 117 OF 2000 A RESOLUTION REJECTING THE BIDS RECEIVED ONI IFB #00-032 FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL FUEL AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, five (5) bids were received as a result of solicitations for Intergovernmental fuel, IFB #00-032; and WHEREAS, the City has rejected the bids due to the fact that the specifications were not clearly defined; and WHEREAS, the Department of Finance Purchasing Division is revising specifications for rebid at a later date. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the bids received on IFB #00-032 be rejected. 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 declared repealed. ORDINANCE: ORDINANCE NO. 70 OF 2000 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF EXISTING UTILITY SERVITUDES AND ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF NEW 10 AND 20 FOOT-WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDES IN LOT 1 OF THE KINGS-LINE COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that a 10' by 40' portion of a utility servitude dedicated in Book 2000, Page 349, of the Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and that a 20' by 172' portion of a retained utility servitude per Book 366, Page 456, of the said Records, with both portions being located today in Lot 1 of the Kings-Line Commercial Subdivision per Book 3000, Page 125, and as shown and as indicated on the plat attached hereto and made a part hereof, are both hereby closed and abandoned, and be it ordained that the dedication for additional 10 foot-wide and 20 foot-wide utility servitudes to serve said Lot 1 of the Kings-Line Commercial Subdivision in the NE/4 of Section 12 (T17N-R14W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, be and the same are hereby accepted as dedicated to the public for the public use in the City of Shreveport, and also as shown and as indicated on the plat attached hereto and made a part hereof. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a certified copy of this ordinance and its accompanying plat be filed and recorded in the official records of the District Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana. 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. /s/Patricia G. Spigener, Chairman /s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council   Councilman Stewart: I have several constituents here that were interested in No. 84, the closing and abandoning a portion of Oriole Court and a portion of Lexington Avenue, Southfield Park Subdivision. Since they are here to listen, these should be adopted at the next meeting on the 27th. They’ve expressed their support for the decision as long as there is no amendments and we at this point, do not anticipate any. If there are any changes, you’ll be notified.   The Council considered the REGULAR AGENDA legislation: RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 99 OF 2000 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF THE TIMES AND SELECTING THE TIMES THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL FOR THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001 AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO   WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Shreveport, advertised for the publishing of all minutes, ordinances, resolutions, budgets, official notices, advertisements, and other official proceedings of the City of Shreveport for the period July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 in accordance with law; and WHEREAS, The Times has submitted the following bid:   All printing in the Classified Section -- $0.27 per line; All Display Legal Advertising in the Classified Section - $3.78 per column inch; All Display Legal Advertising in the Retail Section - $6.05 per column inch daily;   WHEREAS, the City is required by its Charter and state law to select an official journal; and WHEREAS, the bid of The Times is responsive and therefore it is recommended that The Times be awarded the bid as described above. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened that the bid of The Times is accepted and The Times be and is hereby designated the official journal of the City of Shreveport for the period July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2001 and the Mayor of the City is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with The Times under the terms and conditions contained in said bid. 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 Carmody passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.   RESOLUTION NO. 106 OF 2000 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, TO RATIFY THE SIGNING THEREOF AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, under the provisions of Title 23, United States code "Highways" as amended, funds have been appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund to finance improvement projects under the direct administration of the DOTD of the State of Louisiana ; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has requested an appropriation of funds to finance a portion of the project as described below ; and WHEREAS, the project is part of a transportation improvement program serving to implement the area wide transportation plan held currently valid by the Metropolitan Planning Commission and develop as required by law, and WHEREAS, the DOTD is agreeable to the implementation of this project and desires to cooperate with the City of Shreveport , and WHEREAS, the improvement that is to be undertaken under this project will consist generally of the widening of La. 3231 (Jefferson Paige Rd.) to five lanes from I-220 to US 80 in the City of Shreveport, and the widening of the Monkhouse Dr. intersection approach at the La. 3231/ US 80 intersection; specifically a portion of La. 3231 from just west of Ratcliff Rd. to US 80 will be constructed on a new alignment and a portion of the existing roadway to be replaced by the new alignment will remain in place. Additionally, a portion of the Monkhouse Dr. intersection approach located at the LA. 3231/US 80 intersection will be widened to add turn lanes for proper intersection operation (Monkhouse Dr. Intersection). WHEREAS, in order to accomplish the appropriation of funding, the La. State Department of Transportation and Development has requested that a Cooperative Agreement be executed and delivered to the department and accordingly, Mayor Keith Hightower has executed the agreement, a copy of which is attached herewith, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the execution by Mayor Keith Hightower of the Cooperative Agreement between the City of Shreveport and the La. Department of Transportation and Development for the project described herein is hereby authorized and ratified for the purpose described herein and as stated in that agreement, all has set forth in the copy of said agreement which was filed for public inspection with the original draft of this Resolution in the office of the Clerk of Council on May 23, 2000. 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 affect 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 Serio passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 108 OF 2000 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PAY SCHEDULE FOR MUNICIPAL POLICE CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Mayor that the current pay schedule for Municipal Police Civil Service personnel be adjusted to reflect a pay increase on July 1, 2000 provided funding is made available and appropriated for such purpose. WHEREAS, the proposed pay schedule attached hereto as Appendix "A" be and is hereby approved, effective July 1, 2000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the pay schedule attached thereto as Appendix "A" be and is hereby approved, effective upon passage. 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 affect 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 Shyne, seconded by Councilman Stewart passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 118 OF 2000 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PAY SCHEDULE FOR MUNICIPAL FIRE CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Mayor that the current pay schedule for Municipal Fire Civil Service personnel be adjusted to reflect a pay increase on July 1, 2000 provided funding is made available and appropriated for such purpose. WHEREAS, the proposed pay schedule attached hereto as Appendix "A" be and is hereby approved, effective July 1, 2000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the pay schedule attached thereto as Appendix "A" be and is hereby approved, effective upon passage. 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 affect 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 Shyne passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 119 OF 2000 A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A RULE TO REGULATE THE USE OF THE GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBER, WHICH IS TO BE JOINTLY ADOPTED BY THE SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL AND THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. By: Councilmen Serio, Spigener and Burrell Whereas, the Caddo Parish Commission and the Shreveport City Council, in a historic example of intergovernmental cooperation, have agreed to jointly own and occupy the N.O. Thomas Building at 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, hereafter to be known as The Government Plaza; and Whereas, Government Plaza will house legislative and administrative functions of the City and Parish governments, as well as the Office of the Metropolitan Planning Commission; and Whereas, the legislative bodies of the two governmental entities will share a legislative chamber (the chamber) in Government Plaza, necessitating careful planning and scheduling to avoid conflicts in the use of the meeting facilities; and Whereas, three members of the Shreveport City Council and three members of the Caddo Parish Commission (the ad hoc committee) met and agreed to recommend to their respective bodies that - to insure that the chamber and its electronic features were properly maintained and available to the governmental entities when needed, and to insure internal security - joint rules should be adopted by the Council and the Commission regulating the use of the chamber in Government Plaza; and Whereas, the ad hoc committee also agreed to recommend to their respective bodies that, for the reasons cited herein and to provide one stop services for citizens to the greatest extent possible, the use of the chamber and the adjoining conference rooms should be restricted to the Shreveport City Council, the Caddo Parish Commission, the Metropolitan Planning Commission and the Shreveport Metropolitan Zoning Board of Appeals; and Whereas, a standing committee is needed to oversee the operation of the chamber and the adjoining conference rooms. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal and regular session convened, that it does hereby adopt, with the Caddo Parish Commission, the rule that the Government Plaza Chamber’s use shall be limited to meetings by the Shreveport City Council, the Caddo Parish Commission, the Metropolitan Planning Commission and the Shreveport Metropolitan Zoning Board of Appeals. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Government Plaza Chamber Standing Committee is established to oversee the operation of the Chamber and adjoining conference rooms and to make recommendations to the Shreveport City Council and the Caddo Parish Commission relative to the use and operation of the chamber and conference rooms, and said Committee shall consist of three (3) members of the Shreveport City Council and three (3) members of the Caddo Parish Commission. 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.   INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS: 1. Resolution No. 109 of 2000: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Shreveport Redevelopment Agency and otherwise providing with respect thereto. Resolution No. 110 of 2000: A resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with the Northwest Louisiana Chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. and otherwise providing with respect thereto. Resolution No. 111 of 2000: A resolution authorizing the execution between the City of Shreveport and West and Northwest Shreveport Little League Baseball, Inc. and otherwise providing with respect thereto. Resolution No. 112 of 2000: A resolution authorizing the execution between the City of Shreveport and the Mount Hermon Youth Sports League, Inc. and otherwise providing with respect thereto. Resolution No. 113 of 2000: A resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Shreveport and Shreveport Little League, Inc. and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Carmody for Introduction of the Resolutions to lay over until the June 27, 2000 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. ORDINANCES: 1. Ordinance No. 85 of 2000: An ordinance amending the 2000 Capital Improvements Budget, appropriating the funds therein and otherwise providing with respect thereto. Ordinance No. 86 of 2000: An ordinance amending the 2000 budget for the Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto. Ordinance No. 87 of 2000: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Caddo Parish for the lease of certain city owned property at Mooretown Park for a new branch of the Shreve Memorial Library and otherwise providing with respect thereto. Ordinance No. 88 of 2000: An ordinance to amend Section 002.1 of Chapter 00 of the Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code to add Section 002.1 (e) and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Ordinance No. 89 of 2000: An ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 100 of Part 4 of the City of Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code, the Air Conditioning, Heating Mechanical Refrigeration and Ventilation Code, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Ordinance No. 90 of 2000: An ordinance adopting the 2000 budget for the Shreveport Redevelopment Agency Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise provide with respect thereto. Ordinance No. 91 of 2000: An ordinance amending Section 102-83 of the Code of Ordinances relative to taxicab fares and otherwise providing with respect thereto. Ordinance No. 92 of 2000: An ordinance to amend and reenact Chapter 62 of the Code of Ordinances relative to the Department of Public Assembly and Recreation Fee Schedule, Fee Waivers and related matters and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Ordinance No. 93 of 2000: An ordinance authorizing the execution of a concessions contract with PWS LLC, d/b/a Tri Star Entertainment Services and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Ordinance No. 94 of 2000: An ordinance to amend and reenact Section 62-92 of the Code of Ordinances relative to the Department of Public Assembly and Recreation Fee Waivers and related matters and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Serio for Introduction of the Ordinances to lay over until the June 27, 2000 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.   ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE: Ordinance No. 48 of 2000 by Councilman Huckaby: An ordinance amending and reenacting Section 26-124(D), (3) and (4) relative to fee waivers and otherwise providing with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on March 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 Shyne for adoption. Councilman Burrell: Is this the issue where we are developing some sort of further information on? Councilman Carmody: Right, this is what we will be hearing a report on by Gary Norman at the end of our agenda today and this is will be part of our Committee report to the Council. Councilman Burrell: Are we ready to vote on it today, since we have not seen the information. Councilman Carmody: I would ask my fellow Council members, again, to postpone any action on this until we have a chance to bring back our Committee report. (Councilman Huckaby withdrew his motion for adoption and Councilman Shyne his second.) Having passed first reading on March 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 to postpone the ordinance until the June 27, 2000 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Ordinance No. 71 of 2000: An ordinance to enact Section 26-265.1 Authority to debar or suspend from consideration for award of contracts and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on May 23, 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 Stewart adopted by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Ordinance No. 72 of 2000: An ordinance to amend and reenact Section 2-414 Contract Language and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on May 23, 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 Serio adopted by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.   Ordinance No. 73 of 2000: An ordinance to amend and reenact Chapter 66 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to Benefits and Retirement Allowances and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on May 23, 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 Stewart, seconded by Councilman Shyne adopted by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Ordinance No. 74 of 2000: An ordinance amending the 2000 General Fund budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on May 23, 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 Burrell for passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment: Amend the Ordinance as follows: In Section 2, Appropriations, under General Government: Decrease Operating Reserves by $125,000 Increase Transfer to Fleet Services Fund by $125,000. Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Burrell for adoption of the amendment. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Serio for adoption of the ordinance as amended. Councilman Carmody: Councilman Burrell, I believe this was the matter that we had discussed earlier today. Councilman Burrell: Councilman Carmody asked me as Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee that we would take a look at this before we vote on it and I forgot that this is actually the one that he wanted to look at and we are going to grant that and postpone it. (Councilman Burrell withdrew his motion for adoption and Councilman Serio his second.) Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Serio to postpone the ordinance as amended until the June 27, 2000 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Ordinance No. 76 of 2000: An ordinance to enlarge the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport -- A tract of land located along the Williamson Way Road in the NW/4 of Section 15 (T16N-R14W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana and providing with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on May 23, 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 Shyne adopted by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Ordinance No. 77 of 2000: An ordinance to enlarge the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport -- A tract of land out of Lot 1 of Hart’s Island Partition as per map in Conveyance Book 14, Page 195, located in the southwesterly intersection of Youree Drive with East 70th Street and including additional right-of-way of East 70th Street and Old River Bayou Land in Sections 20, 21, and 29 (T17N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana and providing with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on May 23, 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 Serio, seconded by Councilman Carmody adopted by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Ordinance No. 78 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 Creswell Avenue, 90 feet south of Rutherford Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from R-2, Suburban, Multi-Family Residence District and B-1, Buffer Business District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on May 23, 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 Stewart, seconded by Councilman Burrell for adoption. Councilman Stewart: It is my understanding, and I’ll take a nod from Mr. Kirkland to re-affirm that there is still no evidence of opposition to 78 and 79. Seeing no opposition in the affirmative I request that we all support 78, please, with an affirmative vote. Ordinance adopted by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Ordinance No. 79 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 Claiborne Avenue and Portland Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from R-2, Suburban, Multi-Family Residence District and R-2-E, Suburban, Multi-Family Residence/Extended Use District to and R-2-E, Suburban, Multi-Family Residence/Extended Use District limited to "a day care center" only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on May 23, 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 Stewart, seconded by Councilman Carmody for adoption. Councilman Spigener: Mr. Stewart, do you have any discussion there for us? Councilman Stewart: No ma’am, I ask for your support. Ordinance adopted by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Ordinance No. 81 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 Youree Drive, 175 feet north of Albany Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from SPI-3(B-1), Commercial Corridor Overlay (B-1, Buffer Business District) to SPI-3-E, Commercial Corridor Overlay/Extended Use District, limited to "a beauty shop" only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Having passed first reading on May 23, 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 Serio adopted by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Councilman Serio: I appreciate the Council’s vote on that 77 which is annexation of land where the Target Store will be located. And of course as most of us realize the property is in the center, in the middle of town at the intersection of 70th and Highway 1. Mr. Kirkland, is it possible or would it ever be possible for tracts of land in the middle of the city that have for some reason been omitted from annexation, to bring all those tracts of land that is 100 percent surrounded by the city limits of the city of Shreveport to be brought into the city of Shreveport and what will we have to do to accomplish that? Mr. Kirkland: Yes, sir there is. In fact there are a number of laws that allow the city to do that but I think the best party to respond to that would be Mr. Strong as far as an issue you raised. We certainly get involved with annexation issues and land use and that sort of thing, but I think that would be more appropriately addressed by Mr. Strong or the Mayor. Councilman Serio: I think we are going to be amazed that we are annexing this parcel of land in to the city, people probably thought that it was in the city to begin with. Mr. Strong: We have identified actually a total of 26 areas and I don’t remember off hand how many of those are surrounded by the city, but we have identified them and we are in the process of looking at annexing some of these areas. One of them, probably the most prominent is the Agurs area that we are looking at and we have some down in the, I think in your area of town also. So we are looking at that all over the city where some actually have houses and businesses on it and some don’t. So we are trying to put everything together on that and we will try to come in with a package of that and this is one of the things that the Mayor is wanting to be pushed, so we are looking at it. Councilman Serio: How soon can we expect that? Mr. Strong: I’ll tell you what, let me get back with you. I will get with our Property Management on a status of where they are at on everything that is there and can get back with you and the whole Council. Councilman Carmody: For clarification purposes, just so that we all understand, a property owner has to petition the city to be annexed in, is that not correct or give his consent to be annexed in? Mr. Strong: That is correct. In doing that, there is a process that you go through on the majority of the property owners and then the value of the property that is there. We looked at one on the north side of town pretty well, the majority of them did not want to be annexed. But, one that we are looking at right now and we are pursuing and moving forward with is up around South Lakeshore on Cross Lake; that is kind of the first test area that we are going to see. Councilman Carmody: And I would think that anyone that receives the benefits from being within our municipal community, would want to be part of our city and help to bare the cost for the infrastructure and the support that they receive, but I do want to make it clear that they do have to consent before we act to annexing. Mr. Strong: And that is one of the things that we do when they call to Water and Sewerage is that they must present us with a petition for annexation. Councilman Stewart: Mr. Strong, on several instances you and I talked generally about annexation and people coming into the City. Have we moved any further or in any direction toward any type of indemnification agreements when people come in when as it relates to either liabilities that are brought forward by faulty construction or failure to follow prudent guidelines as well as any other liabilities associated with collapse injury or construction? Mr. Strong: No, sir. Councilman Stewart: I would request, Mayor Hightower, that Mr. Strong and others give some consideration to this. I know Mr. Strong you and I have talked about. It is normally prudent in business circles and I realize that this is not strictly a business issue that when you acquire properties, they are subject to certain conditional items in good working order, shall we say, and I think it is long overdue for the city to embrace it. I’d be happy to help in any way. It is being done in other cities and I appreciate your guidance. The adopted Ordinances follows:   ORDINANCE NO. 71OF 2000 AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT SECTION 26-265.1 AUTHORITY TO DEBAR OR SUSPEND FROM CONSIDERATION FOR AWARD OF CONTRACTS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened that Section 26-265.1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport be hereby and is enacted to read as follows: Section 26-265.1 - Authority to Debar or Suspend a) Authority The procurement of supplies, services, major repairs and construction by the City of Shreveport shall be governed by the provisions of R.S. 38:2181 et seq. This Section, authorizing the city to debar or suspend contractors from submitting competitive bids to the city for cause, in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 39:1672, R.S. 39:1691 (B) and R.S. 39:1692 (B) , is adopted pursuant to the authority of L.S.A. R.S. 39:1544 (E). b) Applicability. 1. This Section applies to a debarment or suspension for cause from consideration for award of contracts awarded by the City in accordance with LSA R.S. 38:2181 et. seq. c) Right to Hearing 1. After reasonable written notice to the person or entity involved, said notice to contain reasons for the proposed suspension or debarment, and after a hearing providing reasonable opportunity for that person to be heard, the chief administrative officer shall have authority, for cause, to suspend for a period not to exceed six months or debar, for a period not to exceed three years, any person or entity from consideration for award of contracts by the City of Shreveport, providing that doing so is in the best interests of the city. The causes for debarment are set forth in Subparagraph (e) of this Section. The Chief Administrative officer may also suspend a person or entity from consideration for award of contracts if he determines after notice and hearing, that there is probable cause to believe that such person has engaged in any activity which might lead to debarment. This type suspension shall not be for a period exceeding six months, unless after the expiration of six months the suspension is extended for cause after further notice and hearing. The authority to debar or suspend shall be exercised in accordance with this section and any applicable state and local ordinances. d) Guidelines for Hearing 1. When a contractor has been given notice of possible disqualification based upon La. R.S. 38:2212 et. seq., and this Section the contractor may submit a written appeal to the Purchasing Agent for review by the City’s Disqualification Review Board. The written appeal must be submitted within ten (10) days after notice of possible disqualification and may request either (1) a hearing with the Review Board, or (2) that the Review Board consider a written appeal only. A meeting of the Review Board will be scheduled within ten (10) days after receipt of the appeal. 2. The Review Board will be composed of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) City Engineer, Purchasing Agent and the Director of the involved Department. The decision of the Review Board will be given to the contractor in writing within ten (10) days after all pertinent information has been considered. A decision of debarment or suspension by the Review Board will not operate as a waiver by the City of its rights concerning the assessment of liquidated damages. 3. The Review Board shall have complete charge of any hearing. The procedure followed shall be informal and not necessarily bound by legalistic rules of evidence. The Board shall not be required to have testimony taken and transcribed, but any party at its own expense may make the necessary arrangements therefore. Any transcription of the hearing shall be made available for review by any court in the event an appeal is filed in accordance with subparagraph (i) of this section. If no transcription is made, the Review Board will cause written minutes of the meeting to be taken e) Causes for Debarment or Suspension The causes for debarment include the following: (1) Conviction for commission of a criminal offense as incident to obtaining or attempting to obtain a public or private contract or subcontract, or in the performance of such contract or subcontract; (2) Conviction under state or federal statutes of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, receiving stolen property, perjury or any other offense indicating lack of business integrity or business honesty which currently, seriously, and directly indicates lack of responsibility as a contractor; receiving public funds, (3) Conviction under state of federal antitrust statutes arising out of the submission of bids or proposals; (4) Violation of contract provisions, as set forth below, of a character which is regarded by the chief administrative officer to be so serious as to justify debarment action: (a) Deliberate or negligent failure without good cause to perform in accordance with the specifications or within the time limit provided in the contract; or (b) A recent record of failure to perform or of unsatisfactory performance in accordance with the terms of one or more contracts; provided that failure to perform or unsatisfactory performance caused by acts beyond the control of the contractor shall not be considered to be a basis for debarment. (5) Any other cause the chief administrative officer determines to be so serious and compelling as to affect responsibility as a contractor, including debarment by another governmental entity for any cause listed herein; (6) Violation of the ethical standards set forth in Chapter 15 of Title 42 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. f) Decision. The chief administrative officer shall issue on behalf of the Review Board a written decision to dismiss the proceeding, debar or suspend. The decision shall: (1) State the reasons for the action taken; and (2) Inform the debarred or suspended person involved of its rights to judicial review as provided in this Section. g) Notice of decision. A copy of the decision under Subsection (d) of this Section shall be mailed or otherwise furnished within ten days to the debarred or or suspended person and any other party intervening. h) Finality of decision. A decision under Subsection (d) of this Section shall be final and conclusive unless: (1) The decision is fraudulent; or (2) The debarred or suspended person has timely appealed to the First Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. i) Appeal The First Judicial District Court Caddo Parish Louisiana shall have exclusive venue over an action between the City and any person or entity who is subject to a suspension or debarment proceeding as provided in this Section to determine whether the debarment or suspension is in accordance with the requirements and provisions of this Section and the constitution and laws of the state of Louisiana. Such actions shall extend to actions for declaratory, injunctive or other equitable relief. Any action under this Subparagraph shall be commenced within (60) days after receipt of the decision of the Chief Administrative officer. 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 affect 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. 72 OF 2000 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTION 2-414 CONTRACT LANGUAGE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened that the first Subparagraph of Section 2-414 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport, said subparagraph being titled "Prompt Payment Clause" be hereby amended and reenacted as follows: Section 2-414 Contract Language "Prompt Payment Clause" The City of Shreveport, shall, upon receipt of a proper invoice from a prime contractor, and, upon verification, process a request for payment, said payment to be paid to the prime contractor within thirty (30) days after receipt of request. Prime contractors shall then be required to ensure that payment is made to any designated small or disadvantaged business (subcontractor), within fifteen (15) work days of receipt of payment by the prime contractor from the City, presuming proper invoice has been provided to the prime contractor by the subcontractor. Upon satisfactory completion of a contract, the City and/or prime contractor will ensure that any retainage payments are returned within thirty (30) work days. Failure to comply with the terms of this requirement may be grounds for termination of the contract by the city. 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 affect 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. 73 OF 2000 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT CHAPTER 66 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT RELATIVE TO BENEFITS AND RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES 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 66-42 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: Sec. 66-42 Generally The general administration and the responsibility for the proper operation of the retirement system and for making effective the provisions of this article are hereby vested in the Board of Trustees of the retirement system. The Board of Trustees is the only authority that can employ or dismiss consultants and or advisors such as money managers, investment consultants, stockbrokers, actuaries and other consultants or advisors not specifically enumerated. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provisions 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. 76 OF 2000 AN ORDINANCE TO ENLARGE THE LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT - A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED ALONG THE WILLIAMSON WAY ROAD IN THE NW/4 OF SECTION 15 (T16N-R14W), CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. TAG NO.00-01 WHEREAS, Section 172 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statues of 1950 provides for annexation by petition; and WHEREAS, a petition was signed by more than the required percentage in value of the area described below has been filed with the City Council to annex and bring within the corporate limits of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, the following described property, to-wit: From the southwest corner of the E/2 of the NW/4 of Section 15 (T16N-R14W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, run south 88E48' 00" east along the east-west center line of Section 15 and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 146 of 1999 a distance of 375.00 feet to the point of beginning of tract herein described; continue thence, from said point of beginning, running south 88E 48' 34" east along the east-west center line of Section 15 a distance of 952.33 feet to the center point thereof of Section 15; run thence north 00E40' 52" east along the north-south center line of Section 15 a distance of 1307.84 feet to the approximate centerline of a bayou (Summer Grove Drainage Ditch); run thence north 45E47' 25" west along the approximate center line of the bayou (Summer Grove Drainage Ditch) a distance of 755.92 feet to the intersection with the south right-of-way line of the 160 foot-wide Williamson Way Road and to a point on the existing City limits line as established by Annexation Ordinance No. 212 of 1993; run thence in a westerly direction along the said south right-of-way line of the 160 and 120 foot-wide Williamson Way Road across the NW/4 of Section 15 and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 212 of 1993 to the intersection with the northeast corner of Lot 1 of the Burgundy Oaks, Unit No. 1, Subdivision as recorded in Book 2200, Page 425, of the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana and to a point on the City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 207 of 1995; run thence South 01E 14' 37" west along the City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 207 of 1995 and along the east line of Lot 1 of Burgundy Oaks, Unit No. 1, a distance of 200.00 feet to the southeast corner thereof of Lot 1 and to the City limits of Annexation Ordinance No. 171 of 1998; run thence along the City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 171 of 1998 and along the boundary of the Burgundy Oaks, Unit No. 2, Subdivision as recorded in Book 2500, Page 1, of the Records the following four (4) distances: South 88E 45' 19" East a distance of 95.58 feet; South 23E 12' 58" East a distance of 161.43 feet; South 09E 16' 19" East a distance of 126.73 feet; and South 39E 46' 59" West a distance of 399.43 feet to a point on the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 146 of 1999 (said point also being located on the easterly boundary line of Lot 51 of the Burgundy Oaks, Unit No. 5, Subdivision as recorded in Book 3000, Page 7, of the Records); run thence along the easterly boundary lines of Lots 51 and 52 of the Burgundy Oaks, Unit No. 5, and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 146 of 1999 the following five (5) distances: South 28E 54' 42" East a distance of 90.32 feet; South 69E 47' 02" East a distance of 20.00 feet; South 20E 04' 09" West a distance of 24.62 feet; South 28E 45' 51" East a distance of 135.00 feet; and South 22E 44' 04" East a distance of 913.16 feet to the point of intersection with the said east-west center line of Section 15 that is located 375.00 feet from the southwest corner of the E/2 of the NW/4 of Section 15(T16N-R14W), the point of beginning, and containing 48.43 acres, more or less NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport are hereby changed to include within the limits and boundaries of said City the above-described property. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the annexed area contained herein be and is hereby assigned to Council District "E". BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk of Council be and is hereby authorized to file, within ten (10) days of the final passage of this ordinance with the Clerk of the District Court for Caddo Parish, a description of the entire boundary of the municipality as changed by this ordinance. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk of Council be and is hereby authorized to record this ordinance in the official records of the District Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana. 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. 77 OF 2000 AN ORDINANCE TO ENLARGE THE LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT - A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 1 OF HART’S ISLAND PARTITION AS PER MAP IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 14, PAGE 195, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWESTERLY INTERSECTION OF YOUREE DRIVE WITH EAST 70TH STREET AND INCLUDING ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY OF EAST 70TH STREET AND OLD RIVER BAYOU LAND IN SECTIONS 20, 21, AND 29 (T17N-R13W), CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA AND PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. TAG NO.00-02 WHEREAS, Section 172 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statues of 1950 provides for annexation by petition; and WHEREAS, a petition was signed by more than the required percentage in value of the area described below has been filed with the City Council to annex and bring within the corporate limits of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, the following described property, to-wit: Begin at the point of intersection of the South right-of-way line of the East 70th Street (La. Hwy. 511) with the West right-of-way line of East Kings Highway and being a point on the present City limits line as established by Annexation Ordinance No. 141 of 1984, and also being the northeast corner of a 0.003 acre tract as acquired by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (La. DOTD) and identified as Parcel No. 1-A-2 and described in Conveyance Book 1122, Page 766 , of the Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana; run thence, from said point of beginning, along the said West right-of-way line of the East Kings Highway and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 141 of 1984 along an arc of a curve to the left or South (the chord of which bears south 01° 38' 29" west 16.11 feet) a distance of 16.11 feet to the southernmost corner of the 0.003 acre La. DOTD tract; run thence North 43° 08' 55" West along the La DOTD tract a distance of 22.33 feet to a point on the South right-of-way line of the East 70th Street that is located North 89° 19' 45" West a distance of 15.73 feet from the intersection with the West right-of-way line of the East Kings Highway; run thence North 89° 19' 45" West along the said South right-of way line of the 100 and 105 foot-wide East 70th Street to the intersection with the presently existing easterly right-of-way line of the Youree Drive (La. Hwy. 1); run thence South 14° 06' west a distance of 71.62 feet along the Youree Drive right-of-way line; continue thence running South 26° 08' east along the presently existing easterly right-of-way line of Youree Drive (La. Hwy. 1 and State Project No. 53-09-20) a distance of 2798.75 feet to a point opposite Highway Survey Station 195 + 00 and to the northernmost corner of a 0.251 acre tract as acquired by the La. DOTD and identified as Parcel No. 5-2 and described in Book 1122, page 614, of the Records; run thence South 45° 25' 25" East a distance of 90.84 feet and South 26° 08' East a distance of 403.30 feet along the easterly line of the La. DOTD tract to the southeast corner of said 0.251 acre tract and to a point in the centerline of the East Fork of Sand Beach Bayou or Old Sand Beach Bayou; run thence South 84° 55' West along the South line of the 0.251 acre tract as acquired by the La. DOTD and along the said centerline of Old Sand Beach Bayou a distance of 21.43 feet to a point on the said presently existing easterly right-of-way line of Youree Drive (La. Hwy. 1 and State Project No. 53-09-20); run thence along the easterly line of Youree Drive South 26° 08' East thru the bayou a distance of 18.66 feet; continue running along the easterly right-of-way line of Youree Drive South 20° 25' East across the Old Sand Beach Bayou to a point on the South or Southwesterly bank thereof and to a point on the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 164 of 1959; run thence North 85° 15' West along the said South or Southwesterly bank of the Old Sand Beach Bayou and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 164 of 1959 to the centerline of the Youree Drive (La. Hwy. 1); continue thence running along the South and Southwesterly and Westerly bank of the Old Sand Beach Bayou or the East Fork of Sand Beach Bayou and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 164 of 1959 the following 12 distances: South 89° 00' West a distance of 600.00 feet; North 75° 00' West a distance of 386.00 feet; North 65° 45' West a distance of 450.00 feet; North 51° 30' West a distance of 558.00 feet; North 38° 00' West a distance of 118.80 feet; North 31° 30' West a distance of 477.80 feet; North 18° 30' West a distance of 275.00 feet; North 04° 00' West a distance of 223.00 feet; North 19° 00' West a distance of 218.00 feet; North 03 °20' West a distance of 560.00 feet; North 19° 30' West a distance of 425.00 feet; and North 17° 11' West a distance of 63.30 feet to an intersection with the City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 45 of 1966; continue thence running along the westerly bank of the Old Sand Beach Bayou or the East Fork of Sand Beach Bayou and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 45 of 1966 North 00° 42' West a distance of 285.95 feet to the intersection of the said westerly bank with the South right-of-way line of the East 70th Street (La. Hwy. 511) as it existed in 1966 (said intersection point being further identified as being located South 89° 58' West a distance of 1122.07 feet and South 00° 42' East a distance of 50.00 feet from the intersection of the centerline of East 70th Street with the centerline of Youree Drive); run thence South 89° 58' West a distance of 60.00 feet along the South line of the East 70th Street as it existed in 1966 and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 45 of 1966 to the intersection with the City limits line of Tract No. 3 of Annexation Ordinance No. 176 of 1972 and as per Judgment filed October 17, 1973 in Suit No. 212789 of the Records; continue thence running West along the South line of the East 70th Street as it existed in 1972 and along the existing City limits line of Tract No. 3 of Annexation Ordinance No. 176 of 1972 and as per Judgment rendered to the intersection with the centerline of the West Fork of Sand Beach Bayou or Sand Beach Bayou and to a point on the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 46 of 1966; continue thence running West along the South line of the East 70th Street as it existed in 1966 and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 46 of 1966 a distance of 200.00 feet, more or less, to the intersection with the northwest corner of the City of Shreveport’s Fire Station No. 3 property (said intersection point being further identified as being located South 89° 58' West a distance of 2035.60 feet and South 00° 42' East a distance of 60.00 feet from the intersection of the centerline of East 70th Street with the centerline of Youree Drive; and, said intersection also being a point on the present City limits line of Tract No. 4 of Annexation Ordinance No. 176 of 1972 and as per Joint Stipulation dated March 24, 1976 and as per Judgment dated March 25, 1976 and both filed in Suit No. 212789 of the Records); run thence North along the City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 176 of 1972 and Judgments filed and dated October 17, 1973 and March 25, 1976 across the East 70th Street to a point on the North right-of-way line thereof as it existed in 1972; run thence East along the North line of the East 70th Street (La. Hwy.511) as it existed in 1972 and along the existing City limits line of Tract 4 of Annexation Ordinance No. 176 of 1972 to the intersection with the westerly right-of-way line of Youree Drive (La. Hwy. 1) as it existed in 1964 and to a point on the present City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 67 of 1964 ; continue thence running East across the Youree Drive right-of-way and along the North line of the East 70th Street as existed in 1964 and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 67 of 1964 to the intersection with the centerline of Old River (a bayou), the line between Harts Island Plantation and Shreve Island; run thence along the centerline of the Old River (a bayou) across the East 70th Street to a point on the South right-of-way thereof and to a point on the existing City limits line of said Annexation Ordinance No. 141 of 1984; run thence in a westerly direction along the South right-of-way line of the East 70th Street and along the existing City limits line of Annexation Ordinance No. 141 of 1984 to and across the East Kings Highway to the intersection of the South right-of-way line of the East 70th Street (La. Hwy. 511) with the West right-of-way line of the East Kings Highway, the point of beginning, and containing 124.00 acres , more or less.   ALSO AND INCLUDING: All of the original and existing East 70th Street (La. Hwy. 511) right-of-way lying outside of the City Limits and running between the centerline of the Old River (a bayou), the line between Harts Island Plantation and Shreve Island, to the centerline of the Old River (a concrete drainage ditch), the line between Shreve Island and Dixie Gardens Subdivision. ALSO AND INCLUDING: All those portions of the following described tract lying outside of the City Limits: That part of the East half of the Old River Bayou (the bayou between Harts Island Plantation and Shreve Island) lying between the North right-of-way line of East 70th Street as existed in 1964 and a westerly extension of the South line of Love Brothers Broadmoor Terrace Subdivision in Shreve Island. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport are hereby changed to include within the limits and boundaries of said City the above-described property. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the annexed area contained herein be and is hereby assigned to Council District "D". BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk of Council be and is hereby authorized to file, within ten (10) days of the final passage of this ordinance with the Clerk of the District Court for Caddo Parish, a description of the entire boundary of the municipality as changed by this ordinance. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk of Council be and is hereby authorized to record this ordinance in the official records of the District Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana. 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. 78 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 CRESWELL AVENUE, 90 FEET SOUTH OF RUTHERFORD STREET, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-2, SUBURBAN, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND 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 property located on the west side of Creswell Avenue, 90 feet south of Rutherford Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below, be and the same is hereby changed from R-2, Suburban, Multi-Family Residence District and B-1, Buffer Business District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District: FROM R-2 TO B-2: The north 17 feet of Lots 27, 28, and 29, and the S/2 of abandoned alley lying along the north property lines of said lots, Bon Air Subdivision. AND FROM B-1 TO B-2: The south 40.85 feet of Lots 116, 117, and 118, and the N/2 of abandoned alley lying next to and adjoining said lots, Bon Air Addition. SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with the following stipulations: Development to be in substantial compliance with a revised site plan showing at least 14 on-site and 3 off-site legal parking spaces (all spaces to Ordinance standards) to be submitted to and approved by the Planning Director prior to the issuance of any permits, with any additions or expansions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission. Approval is contingent upon a valid parking agreement with the City of Shreveport for at least 7 spaces. Solid wood fencing requirement is waived in lieu of a 6' to 8' wrought iron fence and handicapped entrance adjacent to the residentially zoned property to the north. 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. 79 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 CLAIBORNE AVENUE AND PORTLAND AVENUE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-2, SUBURBAN, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND R-2-E, SUBURBAN, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE/EXTENDED USE DISTRICT TO R-2-E, SUBURBAN, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE/EXTENDED USE DISTRICT LIMITED TO "A DAY CARE CENTER" ONLY, 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 the south 41 feet of Lots 39 and 40 and all of Lots 41-44, Claiborne Subdivision, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, property located on the SW corner of Claiborne Avenue and Portland Avenue, be and the same is hereby changed from R-2, Suburban, Multi-Family Residence District and R-2-E, Suburban, Multi-Family Residence/Extended Use District to R-2-E, Suburban, Multi-Family Residence/Extended Use District limited to "a day care center" only. SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with the following stipulations: Development to be in substantial accord with the site plan submitted, with any significant changes or additions to be submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission. Compliance with the Landscape Ordinance. Compliance with State day care licensing requirements. The maximum number of children shall be limited to 56 unless a variance in the circular driveway length is granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals. 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. 81 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 YOUREE DRIVE, 175 FEET NORTH OF ALBANY AVENUE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM SPI-3(B-1), COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR OVERLAY (B-1, BUFFER BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO SPI-3-E, COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR OVERLAY/EXTENDED USE DISTRICT, LIMITED TO "A BEAUTY SHOP" ONLY, 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 Youree Drive, 175 feet north of Albany Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below, be and the same is hereby changed from SPI-3 (B-1), Commercial Corridor Overlay (B-1, Buffer Business District) to SPI-3-E, Commercial Corridor Overlay/Extended Use District limited to "a beauty shop" only: Lot 423, Broadmoor Subdivision, Unit #2, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and a tract of land adjoining the rear of Lot 423, Broadmoor Subdivision, Unit #2, said tract being bounded as follows: On the N’ly side by an extension of the boundary line between Lots 422 and 423, Broadmoor Subdivision, Unit #2; On the E’ly side by the rear boundary line of Lot 423 of said subdivision; On the S’ly side by an extension of the boundary line between Lots 423 and 424 of said subdivision; And on the W’ly side by a line equidistant from and parallel to the rear boundary line of Lot 423, Broadmoor Subdivision, Unit #2 and the rear boundary line of Lots 83 and 84, Greenway Park Subdivision, Block 2, together with all buildings and improvements thereon. SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with the following stipulations: Development to be in substantial accord with site plan submitted with any changes or additions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission. Compliance with the Landscape Ordinance. 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.   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: ABO Card appeal: Derrick Critton (B/Stewart) (Postponed until June 26, 2000) C-44-00, METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION, 2500 Line Ave., MPC approval in an SPI-1 District; administrative office for the Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport. Councilman Spigener: Mr. Stewart, you’ve indicated we are ready to take action on this issue. Councilman Stewart: I’m ready to request that we approve this particular request subject to some clarifications that have been brought forward. Mr. Thompson, what is the appropriate way to bring this to the table then for approval? Mr. Thompson: Mr. Stewart, I think your motion would be to approve with the stipulations that you would read or have the Clerk read. Ma’am Clerk, would you prefer that I read it or you read it? Ms. Lee: I don’t mind, I’ll read it. Councilman Stewart: If you’d read it into the record, then I’d be happy to discuss it briefly, acknowledge some additional parties that are present: The Clerk read the following stipulations: Development being substantially in accordance with the site plan submitted. Any changes and/or additions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission with specific attention to SPI-1 District requirements. Approval is for Administrative offices only for the Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport with a maximum of 35 employees full time/part. Note, appointed board members are not employed. Hours of operation are limited from 8:00 a..m. to 5:00 p.m Monday through Friday. No changes to the exterior facade or of the present structure. Strict compliance with the landscape ordinance of city. Facilities for the sole use of personnel associated with management and/or administration of physical properties only. Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Huckaby to approve the application. Councilman Stewart: I appreciate the appreciate the patience of those that are represented here, particularly Mr. Owens who met with me for 2 hours and well as other discussions. In determining, for clarifications, please remember this is a privileged issues here, we are in an SPI-1 District. 2. Let me acknowledge Mr. Schofield, representing the Catholic Diocese and Mr. Gene Richardson who is also a Board member and Ms. Donzetta Kimble. My thanks in particular to Mr. Goodman, a local attorney representing the Housing Authority, Mr. Grubb former City Attorney and Mr. Kirkland, who have helped craft this, these particular changes, the changes are not substantive; they are merely to clarify issues. 1. That it is an SPI-1 District and we have to be sensitive to that. 2. By virtue of comment for the record, Mr. Schofield asked if it would be al right if he worked after hours and on the weekends and holidays. And I told him, as long as it is okay with th Pope, it was okay with us. The real issue here is that the normal hours of operation are defined here, but obviously members of the staff and those associated with the building are free to come and go unless Mr. Kirkland would tell me contrary. Strict compliance with the Landscape Ordinance, the only word there is strict, and that is not to question anything that has come forward from this group but rather reflect over the failure in the past, for strict enforcement, particularly, Mayor Hightower in several instances brought to my attention lately of new parking lots. That’s been aside, but the strictness I think is extremely important and than the clarification of the use of it. I know there has been a lot of questions about this. It is strictly an issue of making certain that every i’s is dotted and t’s is crossed. And I appreciate the understanding and support of Donzetta and the entertainment bill sponsored by Mr. Owens; I move for approval. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. 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 Shyne: Councilman Burrell and I had a little tugging match on whose district it falls in and I think it came to a draw, but if he doesn’t mind it I would like to make a motion that we would postpone this until the next Council meeting. I think Councilman Carmody would like to get some information from Ms. Battle. Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody to postpone the application until the June 27, 2000 meeting. Councilman Burrell: I don’t mind the postponement but I went back and checked the map and I think it is in my Council district. I thought maybe they were in error, but it happened to be on the north side of the interstate and I believe it is in my Council district. I did address this issue to Mr. Kirkland and he did tell me that he felt the ruling that they made was appropriate and I’m ready to vote on it today, but I will relinquish my position if Councilman Shyne want to do this. I don’t have a problem with him recommending anything in my Council district. Councilman Spigener: Councilmen, this is interesting. Many of us are ready to get rid of a problem not hanging on it. Councilman Burrell: So, Madame Chair I don’t have a problem one way or the other. We can do it now or we can do it later. Councilman Spigener: Councilman Carmody, I believe you did have a question. I think probably several of us had questions, but my questions have been answered. Councilman Carmody: What I would like to do is to maintain my second on the motion to postpone. The applicant had asked, they are not in town and have not been in town and had contacted me to say that they would like the chance to speak to the Council. As I explained to them, it might all be for naught but I would certainly give into consideration that they were (inaudible). So if we could get that little bit of extra time for them to get a chance to talk to us that they had asked for. Councilman Spigener: Councilman Carmody, since we have a motion then to postpone and we have a second. Councilman Shyne, I assume you do not want to withdraw your motion then to postpone? Councilman Shyne: Madame Chairman, I do not but I do want the Council to know that I am very elated to be a part of so much love up here; I mean, I’ve never seen this. I mean this is tremendous. Councilman Spigener: We appreciate that as we move forward. Councilman Burrell: Madame Chair, out of all due respect to the Chair and to my fellow Council members, it has only come to my attention the reason why Councilman Shyne and Councilman Carmody is discussing this issue. I wasn’t sure on yesterday when we discussed it, why. But I didn’t know there was some question on this location here from Councilman Carmody. I knew why it was from Councilman Shyne because he did know which district he was in. I’m just trying to clarify because I was a little confused as to why the dialogue was going on there and I wasn’t included, since it was in my Council District, but now we have made it clear where the location is. If there is any reason that you want it postponed, then I don’t have a problem with that, but I wasn’t sure why it should be postponed after I talked to Mr. Kirkland on the issue. Councilman Spigener: Councilman Burrell, it appears that Councilman Carmody, obviously has contact with the constituent that is concerned, so I guess that you and Councilman Shyne, just can settle your own differences outside the meeting since Councilman Carmody is coming to the scene. Councilman Shyne: I want to make this plain that, Councilman Burrell and I have no differences at all; only love for one another. We can move on from here. Councilman Spigener: Okay, thank you Councilman because we do need to take care of the business of the City and not our personal feelings toward each other. Councilman Burrell: Let me make a final clarification that, the customer or the person who is requesting this change in my Council District has been in contact with Councilman Carmody and not myself on the issue and this is why he related to you that he want to postpone it? Councilman Carmody: Yes, sir. To clarify, the applicant, I believe received a letter from Metropolitan Planning Commission addressed to Councilman Shyne as if this case were in his district. And therefore, I believe the applicant had related some mis-information to me, that indeed this application fell within this district and that he would not be in town and had asked the courtesy of postponement for 2 weeks to allow him to come back and speak to the Council representative which I will instruct him is, yourself. Councilman Spigener: Gentlemen, now that we’ve thoroughly investigated this situation to determine how so many of you have been involved. Motion to postpone approved by the following: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.   REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES. 1. Audit and Finance Committee Report. Councilman Burrell: I believe it was on last meeting that I had informed the Council that we would have a report coming forth from the Audit and Finance Committee, not from me as the Chairman but from the committee as a whole. I wanted to present that at this time. Given the press that was put in the paper several weeks ago dealing with the audit of the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourism Bureau, I thought we try to get this matter resolved because there was a question of whether or not the state should audit the Bureau or well, does the responsibility of auditing this organization fall with the state or does it fall with the city. During this process, there was some requests made by the Tourism Bureau through their attorney, Charles Grubb to try to clear this matter up. As the Audit and Finance Committee, we had to address this situation. In so doing, there was correspondence that went back between the attorney for the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourism Commission/Bureau and the Shreveport Audit and Finance Committee. As a result, the Committee decided, the A & F Committee decided and I’d like to read these in the record: The Committee decided issues which dealt with the role of the Internal Audit Office in regard to the current audit of the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourism Bureau and sought legal clarification from the State Attorney General’s Office as to the right of the Shreveport Audit and Finance group to audit it. The Committee unanimously approved a motion to clarify the role of the Internal Audit Office and its relationship with the state legislative auditor’s office in regard to the audit of the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourism Bureau. The Internal Audit role would be to provide the legislative auditor access to any completed work papers and take no further auditing action at this time, unless, the legislative auditor request the assistance of personnel from our Audit office. The Committee unanimously approved a motion to direct the City Attorney’s Office, Julie Glass, to submit a letter to the state Attorney General to include additional legal considerations on behalf of the Internal Auditor and the City Council of the city of Shreveport relative to the request for an official opinion requested by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourism Commission’s Attorney Charles Grubb. This action will clarify whether the City of Shreveport has a right to audit the books and records of the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourism Bureau since the Bureau was only incorporated as a private corporation, non-profit corporation in June, 1999. The identities of the Commission and the Bureau until that time and even now are so commingled and interrelated to be indistinguishable in any reasonable manner. Those statements are the statements that was rendered by the Audit and Finance Committee and it was done as a committee as a whole and not from any one of our prospective a you know. The Audit and Finance Committee for the City of Shreveport consist of 3 Council members at this time and that is myself as Chair, Councilwoman Spigener and Councilman Carmody. And this is the ruling that we have made at that time, that we would take no further action and turn the information over to the state legislative auditors. If the legislative auditor ask our audit group for assistance, then we will then decide whether or not we will give them assistance. But I have a further note that a letter is forthcoming or should be forth coming from the attorney of the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourism Bureau to ask our staff not to be involved with the state legislative auditor’ work, so it is my understanding that that is forthcoming; that pretty well ends that report. I may need to engage our Clerk of Council on this. Have we received a letter yet stating whether or not a request will be sent to the Ethics Board to see whether or not a public official can request funds from a non-profit.. And, I’m stating that publicly simply because, many of us as public officials are asked by many non-profits to sit on their board and I assure you they don’t ask you to sit on there for your good looks. They ask you to sit there so that you can facilitate things for them, also to raise funds. If it is found by the Ethics Board that we can not, I think it would be to the benefit of this Council as a whole and other public officials, that some ruling be made that we do not serve on any non-profit boards, if it is unethical to do so. Mr. Thompson: I don’t believe that that request has been made from either, any organizations associated with the Council or the Council or the Tourist Bureau or Commission, at this time. I believe Mr. Grubb wrote a letter stating that he would not ask for any kind of an ethics opinion at this time, if the city of Shreveport was not going to be involved in this audit and that letter was directed to the state legislative auditor. Councilman Burrell: I wanted to get that out as a clarification because I know I sit on at least 10 or 12 non-profit boards and I’m sure many of you have been asked or maybe even sit on those boards, so it would be to our benefit to know that information. 2. Public Building Rental Fee Committee Report: Councilman Carmody: I would ask at this time for Gary Norman to come forward and give us his report. As all of the Council members are aware our committee has been looking into the fee schedules charged for the use of municipal buildings. In asking for particular information, Gary Norman and his department had to come back to us and said, if we are going to address this matter, now might be the appropriate time to make some corrections and amendments to our existing fee schedule across the board. At this point, Gary if you could elaborate on what we have come up with and where we are trying to go. Mr. Norman: We appreciate Council letting us have this opportunity to work with this committee in trying to come up with some equitable agreement to better our fee structure and for the use of our buildings and also, like Councilman Carmody said, we did use this as an opportunity to try to clean up some of the other fee situations that we got and to clear up our ordinances. I think if we look back, it had not been revised in the last 7 to 10 years, so we use this as an opportunity to eliminate a lot of those things in the ordinance that were no longer in effect, such as rental of equipment that no longer exist any more and services and all and well as add some additional things that we do have now such as Festival Plaza and some other locations that we have relative to (inaudible). You have the ordinance before you that is being proposed. In addition to that ordinance, what Mr. Thompson just passed out to you in front of you that has a chart that has some highlighted areas that will identify the changes that we are proposing in this particular ordinance. You notice, we have the description as it is listed, everything that is listed in the fee ordinance on the first column, the current fee that is in place, and then the proposed fee, and then that have changed have been highlighted and then we have the justification for why we are wanting to do the particular change in the righthand column. I’m not going to spend a lot time going over the changes other than those that we have talked about related to the building fees unless you have specific questions and I do have some of my staff here that has worked on me on this, if you have any specific questions about any of the other fees. Two different areas that we looked at primarily in the area of building fees and if you’ll flip over and I’ll apologize for not having the pages number but it is back over a little past half way in the chart we deal with the Exposition Hall rentals which is the start of the fees related to rental of public buildings. What we looked at, if you remember we handed out some information that was relative to the expenses of doing business in these facilities and we first of all try to see what it cost us to do business in the facilities and it was very evident that the cost of doing business in the facilities was considerable higher than what the fees already were. So, we weren’t going to be able to establish fees based on the actual expense, although we do understand that there are considerable other benefits to having events in our facilities other than just the cost of rent that we receive. One of the major considerations of Expo Hall, is that that was one of the facilities that we don’t have a non-profit rate in, so, we established a non-profit rate. We also established this particular non-profit rate to include religious organizations. What we decided on was arbitrarily, was a fee that would be exactly one-half of what the normal rental rate would be so we are talking about as an example, the one bay for Expo Hall regular rental rate is $850, to establish a non-profit rate of $425 which is half of the rental rate. If you’ll notice on the next page, that we highlighted also the other rates relative to that for 2 bays, 3 bays. You will notice 3 bays is $2,100 is the regular rate, $1,050 would be the non-profit rate. Councilman Spigener: May we stop you just a minute, you lost us a long time ago (at least Councilman Burrell and me). We are still looking for Expo Hall. Can you kind of tell us how many pages it is from where. Councilman Carmody: It is the 9th page from the back. Mr. Norman: Expo Hall would be the one highlighted at the bottom of the page. Councilman Spigener: We have it now. Councilman Carmody: Gary, at this point if I could interject. What we have tried to do as a committee was to recognize the quality and the value that these different organizations bring to our community, that they all serve a public function and create a greater good for our community. By reducing the rate by one-half and correct me if I’m wrong Mr. Norman, but we are not going to cover our costs to operate these buildings. But what we will do is create a level playing field for both religious organizations and those non-private organizations who which to utilize this facility. We will also be able to recognize the value that each one of them brings without them having to know someone to come into contact with a Council person to ask for the fee waivers. It appears and I think that is evident in one of our first discussions was that there are some times that people approach the city to utilize municipal buildings and it is almost a situation where you feel upset about having to charge them because normally they would have gone to somebody to seek a waiver and it is almost unfair. This in essence would put everybody in the same position where indeed the city is not covering the cost to operate the facility but we would be charging everyone a fair rate, so that they would have the ability to utilize the facility. One of the other critiques that I had from a constituent that was asking about using our facilities was that they said that there were so many other type of additional costs that were tacked on that they were unaware of, and if you’ll notice in the fee schedule with the proposed reductions that Gary has brought to us today, they’ve eliminated those fees as well. So it should be a lot simpler. It should be more conducive for people to walk in to know what the cost is and it should be very reasonable for everyone to be able to utilize the facilities. Mr. Norman: That’s correct. Two of the major areas that are expenses to users of our facility is the area of rental, obviously but also even a greater expense in a lot of instances is just the cost of the percentage for the catering in the building. And that was also another area that we looked at very carefully and what we are proposing which had not been there in the past which would be an additional reduction to the fee is the half of the fee which goes to the City, so instead of them paying in most cases a 20% fee as a non-profit, they would only be charged a 10% which would cover the portion of the fee that would go to our contract caterer. Councilman Carmody: . . . it looks as if everything has been reduced with the exception of contesting, I guess, rulings on different games. This is the only thing that I have seen that has gone up from $5 to $25 dollars. Mr. Norman: We have at protest fee for events in SPAR, if somebody wants to protest a game that we have raised from $10 to $25 just in order to make sure that they were really about wanting to protest it. It is a refundable fee if the protest is upheld then they get their fee back. Councilman Shyne: Is that the Roy Burrell rule, that I’ve heard about? Mr. Norman: I believe it is. Councilman Spigener: As a member of that committee, we did give a great deal of thought. Waiving fees has been a real concern of my since I been on the Council for about 5 years. As Councilman Carmody said, so many fees were waived, that those people that did not ask for a fee waiver, you almost felt guilty about charging them. I believe, Council members that we have worked on a fee schedule here with Gary’s department that will be fair to non-profits. I believe that we will be in a position that fees will not need to be waived because they have already been waived for non-profits as far as, it appears to me. We’ve been waiving a lot of fees. We need to at least be sure we have some money to cover some of the costs of operating these buildings and I believe that this is very fair. I believe that when the constituents come to us and says, will you waive the fees, that we can in all honesty and earnestness say, we’ve already waived the fees. They’ve been cut down to a bare minimum for not even covering costs and this would be something that we won’t have to be taking care of on an individual basis because I think we covered this, to be very fair equitable to everyone involved. Councilman Burrell: I haven’t had an opportunity to really go through this and view it from many different perspective but one thing I do know that normally the citizens when they come and the fees are given to them, they will have input at that time. And I hope this schedule is not so inflexible, that it will not give us as Council members an opportunity to get with Gary if their concerns are legitimate that we may look at some of them and change them if need be, if it proves out that it may have been something that we overlooked. In other words, not to have it so etched in stone that it doesn’t give us any flexibility to work with this on a going forward basis. In other words, a living document more so than something that is etched in stone. Would that be a fair assessment? Mr. Norman: Mr. Thompson might want to speak to the part on the fee waiver itself. Mr. Thompson: I think you mean whether or not the fees themselves are fair. The Council can always come back and amend the schedule. Councilman Shyne: Gary, I want to commend you and your staff for putting together a very thorough document. I too, I feel like my colleague, the Honorably Roy Burrell, that there are times when we do need to show some compassion and some understanding. I happen to be one of those persons in this society that if it was not for compassion and feel, even a little mercy from time-to-time, I might not would have been able to make it. So, I say that to say this, that I would hope as a Council body, we would not make it so rigid. We would not make so that we would take out the opportunity of a Council showing some mercy and some compassion from time-to-time to those groups that just might not be able and there are times as a municipality when we might need to step up and take responsibility for the expense because the activity or the organization, their worth of it, the good in it, we might not be able to put a dollar sign to it. I realize that we leave in a capitalistic society and we live by the golden rule: those who have the gold, make the rule. But I would like to see us be flexible enough so that we could make some exceptions from time-to-time to those groups that actually need to have even 100% fee waiver. But, I do want to commend you for doing an excellent job in getting report out and I want to commend the committee, and I believe that Committee Chairman is the Honorable Tom Carmody. Tom, you all have done an excellent job. Councilman Carmody: Thank you for appointing me sir. I appreciate that sir, I really do because we have put a lot of work into this with the intent from the very beginning of doing what was fair and right for all the citizens of this community and to work to what was the best benefit of all the citizens. I think that we will come back and ask the Council to look at the ability to waive some fees as Gary had mentioned, a portion, the City’s portion of the catering fees which can be substantial and in this case, would probably likely be more than what our proposed changes of half of the regular schedule would be. So that will be quite substantially and that will certainly will help those who could not afford to do it. Councilman Shyne: I appreciate the response of the Mayor who did not want to put in the middle of this. Because from time-to-time, Mr. Mayor, you understand having served on the Council that the fee waiving can be a hot issue. Some times they turn out to be a hot political issue and I don’t think it is fair to have one individual in the middle of it. Councilman Spigener: And I think that is kind of what we were trying to prevent exactly with this new schedule that we are working on. Councilman Serio: Some how or another we just took one step forward and two steps back. If you have with the list that we got here for fee proposals and if we abide by this list of fee proposals, for all organizations but then we also open the door for deferrals of the fees, we are right back where we started from because every 501-C(3) thinks that if one 501(C)-3 got a deferral, then they should as well. I don’t know–we are going to have to make up our minds whether or not you are going to abide by this schedule or just eliminate it completely because if you are going to defer for one 501(c)-3, everyone in the city is going to think that they deserve the same thing. So either, we are going to have to have a piece of legislation that is binding and that the Council must stick by or otherwise you have the same thing that you have now and I know that you all put a lot of work into. But if we continue on, we will not have another piece of legislation any better than what we currently have. Councilman Carmody: Councilman Serio, I want to clarify this with Gary. What this would be a set of the fee schedule for the use of the facility; that part would not be waived. Mr. Norman: Correct. Councilman Carmody: What we would do, we would come back and give the ability for the Council to waive the city’s portion of the catering fee for those users; so that would be something that we could do and I would ask the Clerk to. . . Mr. Thompson: It is my understanding that the catering fee is set at ½ for non-profits, ½ of the regular fee so the Council would not be involved in waiving those fees either. Mr. Norman: It is already set at 50% of the rate for a for-profit business. Mr. Thompson: Mr. Serio, that part of this that tries to address your issue is, the ordinance that was introduced on today I believe by Mr. Carmody which says that in order to waive the fees, you must have a unanimous vote of the Council to do so. Which means that ever member of the Council would have to vote yes in order to waive any fees rather than a majority vote, if that is adopted and if that is what the Council wants to do. The second part of it is, there will be a rule introduced, I believe by Mr. Carmody at the next meeting, a rule change which says that the clerk can no longer put fee waiver resolutions on the agenda. It must be done at work session by a Council member and voted on by the Council members at that time. So, all of these measures to make it more difficult to waive fees than it is now. Councilman Spigener: Mr. Thompson, I appreciate you bringing that up because Ordinance No. 94, part B says, the portion of this says that: Fees may be wavered in extraordinary (and we need to underline extraordinary) situations when authorized by Constitution and other applicable law and when approved unanimously by the Council by resolution. And in our discussions, we realize that there will be certain circumstances that we will have with very large groups, this kind of thing, that will certainly be beneficially to all areas of the city that we may want to look at and that’s the reason we, I believe if I’m not speaking for Councilman Carmody, that we decided to word it this way and this will, I believe take the pressure off of us as individual Council members that if we do bring something and the rest of the Council members do not think that this is what needs to be done, but then the Council as a whole can take care of that. But in looking at the fees that we waive and then the fees that are waived by our neighbors across the river, it is amazing and I think we’ve got to get a handle on this and I believe that this is the fair and equitable way of doing things. Councilman Carmody: Has the Administration had a chance to take a look at the fee waives that are proposed? Mayor Hightower: Yes. Councilman Carmody: Do ya’ll have any thoughts on those? Mayor Hightower: We are in concurrence, we think ya’ll did a good job. CLERK’S REPORT.   COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS. The Council resolved itself into Committee of the Whole on motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Serio. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 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, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m. /s/Patricia G. Spigener, Chairman /s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council