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The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Phil Serio at 3:15 p.m.,Tuesday, May 23 , 2000, in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 1234 Texas Avenue. Invocation was given by Councilman Spigener. 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 Spigener, for approval of the Summary Minutes of the Administrative Conference of May 9, 2000, and the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 10, 2000. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Shyne. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Burrell. 1. Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor Which Are Required by Law. Mayor Hightower: There are three students here today from Captain Shreve High School that have been chosen to attend an International Student Conference in Sidney, Australia. And my understanding is that they are five in the State---three of them happen to come from Shreveport and the same school on top of that; so, we have got with us today: Tiffany Brando, that's Tim's daughter; Michael Basata, Barry's son; and Daffany Haycock, Peggy's daughter. Congratulations to each and every one of them. We appreciate the hard work and everything ya'll put into that to be able to make that trip--represent the City, proudly. I'll give ya'll a little USA pin. Mr. Antee: Also, those three individuals were instrumental and responsible for holding the State Student Government Council in Shreveport back in January where they had hundreds of kids from all over the state come and they hosted them and did an excellent job. Councilman Serio: I appreciate ya'll be with us this afternoon. Mayor Hightower: Next, we have some guests with us this afternoon. They include John La Faray, Jason Campbell, Scott Muscott, and Dale Henry, the Team Captain, of the once again Champion Shreveport Bossier Mudbugs. What I wanted to do was read a Proclamation and present this to the team and to the Coach (Mayor read the Proclamation). Motion by Councilman Spigener to suspend the rules to add a resolution (Resolution No. 104 of 2000) to the agenda, seconded by Councilman Shyne; motion unanimously approved. Councilman Spigener: We have with us today, members of the Southwood Band who have been recognized recently by an honor and we have a resolution that we would like to have read. Their Band Director Mark Poole is here and some members of the band and I would like to have Mr. Poole to come forward and I will have a copy of this for you (Dianne if you would read that for us.). Councilman Carmody: Along the line of recognitions within my district, I have asked and will ask the Council to go ahead and vote for Resolutions Nos. 100 and 101. I do not believe that we need to read those in that a scheduling conflict prohibited both of the orchestras from Youree Drive and Broadmoor Labatory Middle Schools and the C. E. Byrd High School String Orchestra from attending today's City Council meeting. But I would like to go ahead and make a motion to pass both of these resolutions acknowledging their accomplishments. We do not have the privilege of recognizing them here today, but we can certainly take this time to vote on this. Public Hearings: We have no public hearings scheduled today, however we will have public hearings on Ordinance No. 76 and 77 of 2000 at our next meeting. Confirmations and/or Appointments: Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Burrell to confirm the following persons to the Greater Human Relations Board: (1) Robert Kerr Darrow; (2) Dorothy Johnson; (3) Rodney Murray; (4) Erlina MacKinnon; (5) Dr. Billy McCormack; and (6) Mary Elrod. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. The Council considered the CONSENT AGENDA legislation. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT: Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Shyne for Introduction of Resolutions and Ordinances on the Consent Agenda not to be adopted prior to June 13, 2000. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT: Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Spigener for Adoption of the Resolutions on the Consent Agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. RESOLUTIONS: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Shreveport to retain the services of outside legal counsel to represent the interests of the City of Shreveport and its employees, agents and representatives in personal injury claims and property damage claims, with primary emphasis on general liability claims, including vehicular accident claims, on an hourly basis. WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8.03 of the City Charter, the City Attorney recommends that S. P. DAVIS, Attorney at Law, be retained for the purpose of said representation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport, a retainer agreement with S. P. DAVIS, Attorney at Law, substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions of the draft thereof which was filed for public inspection, together with the original copy of this resolution in the office of the Clerk of Council on the 9th day of May, 2000. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract shall be paid out of the general government legal expense fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or application, 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. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE GRANT DOCUMENTS WITH THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the Shreveport Police Department has been advised that grant funding is available from the U. S. Department of Justice through the Bulletproof Vest Partnership. WHEREAS, the award, if approved will reimburse the Shreveport Police Department up to 50% for any bulletproof vests purchased on or after March 01, 1999. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened, that it does hereby authorize the execution by Keith Hightower, Mayor, those grant documents necessary to apply for funding. 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. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING RENTAL FEE FOR THE EXPO HALL FOR THE MARCH OF DIMES TO HOLD A DANCE AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. By: Councilman Carmody WHEREAS, the North Louisiana Chapter of the March of Dimes has scheduled its annual Lost in the 50's Dance on, June 3, 2000, in the Expo Hall as one of its fund raisers; and WHEREAS, the March of Dimes is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help prevent birth defects and infant mortality; and WHEREAS, the moneys gained from the waived rental fee are put back into the community in the way of grants to local projects such as Stork's Nest Program, Change Reaction Youth, Project Reclaim, educational materials to Caddo Parish Health Unit, North Louisiana AHEC Healthy Start ABC's and provides continuing education credit programs for medical personnel; and WHEREAS, it is therefore in the public interest and it serves a public purpose for the City to waive the entire rental fee for the use of the Expo Hall for the March of Dimes annual Lost in the 50's Dance to be held on June 3, 2000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the entire rental fee for the use of the Expo Hall by the March of Dimes for its Lost in the 50's Dance on Saturday, June 3, 2000 is waived and the provisions of Section 26-123 and Section 26-124 of the Code of Ordinances are suspended relative to this event only. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF THE USE OF CHAIRS TO ALLOW CADDO MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL TO REHEARSE FOR THEIR 2000 GRADUATION CEREMONY AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. BY: COUNCILMAN STEWART WHEREAS, the Caddo Magnet High School needs to rehearse the 2000 Graduation Ceremony to be held in the Hirsch Coliseum and that facility is not available for a rehearsal prior to graduation; and WHEREAS, Caddo Magnet High School needs to borrow three hundred chairs from the city in order to rehearse the graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 24, 2000, in the school gym; and WHEREAS, City Code Section 26-124 provides for an educational waiver for building fee rentals in reciprocation for services and benefits provided to the city by the Caddo Parish School Board. Therefore, it is in the public interest and it serves a public purpose for the City to donate the use of the chairs so that the graduating seniors may rehearse. 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 to Caddo Magnet High School to rehearse the 2000 graduation ceremony. 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. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF THE USE OF A RAISED STAGE AT AIRPORT PARK FOR THE STOP THE VIOLENCE RALLY AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. BY: COUNCILMAN SHYNE WHEREAS, a group of concerned citizens have scheduled a Stop the Violence Rally for Airport Park on May 13, 2000 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and WHEREAS, the group has requested the donation of a raised stage at Airport Park for the rally so that the community leaders and other speakers will draw attention from the park participants. The group has applied for the appropriate permit and met insurance requirements; and WHEREAS, the event's goal is to empower community members with ways to help police address crime issues, help save lives from gang violence, and eliminate other community problems; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest and it serves a public purpose for the City to donate the use of a raised stage at Airport Park for the Stop the Violence Rally. 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 a raised stage at Airport Park for the Stop the Violence Rally. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any and all expenditures by the Mayor, in the amount and for the purpose described herein, prior to the adoption of this resolution, are approved and 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. ORDINANCES: None. ADDING LEGISLATION TO THE AGENDA: Mr. Antee: We do have to resolutions we would ask to add to the agenda (Resolution Nos. 105 and 106 of 2000). That is one for the Shreveport-Blanchard Highway and then the second resolution for the same thing, is for the Jefferson Paige Road Widening Project. Councilman Serio: I also have an ordinance to add to the agenda (Ordinance No. 82 of 2000). Motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Burrell to add the legislation to the agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Carmody to table Ordinance No. 82 of 2000 until the July 11, 2000 and referred to the MPC for their consideration and recommendation in accordance with state law, and that the Director of the MPC will report to the Council in this regard on or before July 11, 2000. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. The Council considered the REGULAR AGENDA legislation: RESOLUTIONS: The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 79 of 2000: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to waive all or a portion of building, electrical, plumbing and other building permit fees for City of Shreveport economic development projects and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Shyne for passage. The Deputy Clerk of Council read the following amendment: Amend the Resolution as follows: A) Amend the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED clause to read as follows: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the Mayor of the City of Shreveport is hereby authorized to offer or grant permit fee waivers as non-cash incentives to prospective or existing businesses when the following minimum criteria exists:
1) The applicant's project will cost at least $1,000,000; and either 2) The applicant's project will directly create a minimum of ten (10) new full-time jobs, within 6 months after the building project is substantially complete; or 3) The applicant's project will be directly responsible for the creation or expansion of supplier businesses or other spinoff businesses which create at least ten (10) new full-time jobs to service the applicant's company, within one year after the applicants building project is substantially complete. B) Amend the first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clause to read as follows: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Administrative Officer shall provide the Council with a report on January 30, April 30, July 30 and September 30 each year which lists each recipient granted a permit fee waiver, the project cost, the amount of fees waived, the number of jobs created, any additional criteria required by the mayor, and confirmation as to whether the jobs and other required criteria have been met. Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Shyne for adoption of the amendment. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Shyne for adoption of the resolution as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO WAIVE ALL OR A PORTION OF BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND OTHER BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR CITY OF SHREVEPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport is in the midst of an aggressive plan to attract new businesses and encourage the expansion and growth of existing businesses located within the City of Shreveport; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport, working in conjunction with the State of Louisiana and/or the Parish of Caddo, desires to offer non-cash incentives to these businesses to expand or locate; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Shreveport that City administrative officials are authorized to offer or grant permit fee waivers as non-cash incentives to prospective or existing businesses to expand or re-locate and/or for the creation of new jobs in the City of Shreveport. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the Mayor of the City of Shreveport is hereby authorized to offer or grant permit fee waivers as non-cash incentives to prospective or existing businesses when the following minimum criteria exists:
1) The applicant's project will cost at least $1,000,000; and either 2) The applicant's project will directly create a minimum of ten (10) new full-time jobs, within 6 months after the building project is substantially complete; or 3) The applicant's project will be directly responsible for the creation or expansion of supplier businesses or other spinoff businesses which create at least ten (10) new full-time jobs to service the applicant's company, within one year after the applicants building project is substantially complete. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Administrative Officer shall provide the Council with a report on January 30, April 30, July 30 and September 30 each year which lists each recipient granted a permit fee waiver, the project cost, the amount of fees waived, the number of jobs created, any additional criteria required by the mayor, and confirmation as to whether the jobs and other required criteria have been met. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the authority granted to the Mayor by this resolution shall not exempt the recipient of the permit fee waiver from obtaining all required permits, approvals, plan review and inspection as required by applicable provisions of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances. 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. The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 87 of 2000: Resolution stating City of Shreveport's endorsement of Premier Lubricants, LLC to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody for passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment: AMEND THE RESOLUTION AS FOLLOWS: In the seventh "WHEREAS" clause, delete section 3 in its entirety. Motion by Councilman Carmody seconded by Councilman Stewart for adoption of the amendment. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Stewart for adoption of the resolution as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. RESOLUTION STATING CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF PREMIER LUBRICANTS, LLC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act of 901 of 1981, Act 337 of 1982, Act 433 of 1987, Act 1024 of 1992, Act 581 of 1995, Act 624 of 1997, and Act 997 of 1999; WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in parish, and WHEREAS, PREMIER LUBRICANTS, LLC is located in Census Tract 218.00 Block Group I, which is a designated Enterprise Zone, and WHEREAS, said business will employ a minimum of 35% of its employees from the distressed groups targeted by the Enterprise Zone, and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the City of Shreveport, and WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map is marked showing the location of the business being endorsed, and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements the City of Shreveport agrees: 1. To participate in the Enterprise Zone Program 2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any Enterprise Zone within its jurisdiction.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Shreveport, in due, regular, and legal session convened that PREMIER LUBRICANTS, LLC and their project PREMIER LUBRICANTS , Enterprise Zone Application # 20000090, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 88 of 2000: Resolution stating City of Shreveport's endorsement of Technical Fasteners, Inc. to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody for passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment: AMEND THE RESOLUTION AS FOLLOWS: In the seventh "WHEREAS" clause, delete section 3 in its entirety. Motion by Councilman Spigener seconded by Councilman Stewart for adoption of the amendment. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Shyne for adoption of the resolution as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. RESOLUTION STATING CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF TECHNICAL FASTENERS, INC. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act of 901 of 1981, Act 337 of 1982, Act 433 of 1987, Act 1024 of 1992, Act 581 of 1995, Act 624 of 1997, and Act 997 of 1999; WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in parish, and WHEREAS, TECHNICAL FASTENERS, INC. is located in Census Tract 205.00 Block Group 2 , which is a designated Enterprise Zone, and WHEREAS, said business will employ a minimum of 35% of its employees from the distressed groups targeted by the Enterprise Zone, and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the City of Shreveport, and WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map is marked showing the location of the business being endorsed, and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements the City of Shreveport agrees: 1. To participate in the Enterprise Zone Program 2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any Enterprise Zone within its jurisdiction NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Shreveport, in due, regular, and legal session convened that TECHNICAL FASTENERS, INC. and their project EXPANSION - UPGRADING, Enterprise Zone Application # 20000120, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 89 of 2000: Resolution stating City of Shreveport's endorsement of MetFab to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody for passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment: AMEND THE RESOLUTION AS FOLLOWS: In the seventh "WHEREAS" clause, delete section 3 in its entirety. Motion by Councilman Spigener seconded by Councilman Carmody for adoption of the amendment. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody for adoption of the resolution as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION STATING CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF METFAB TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act of 901 of 1981, Act 337 of 1982, Act 433 of 1987, Act 1024 of 1992, Act 581 of 1995, Act 624 of 1997, and Act 997 of 1999; WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in parish, and WHEREAS, METFAB is located in Census Tract 241.04 Block Group 3 , which is not a designated Enterprise Zone, and WHEREAS, said business will employ a minimum of 35% of its employees from the distressed groups targeted by the Enterprise Zone, and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the City of Shreveport, and WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map is marked showing the location of the business being endorsed, and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements the City of Shreveport agrees: 1. To participate in the Enterprise Zone Program 2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any Enterprise Zone within its jurisdiction. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Shreveport, in due, regular, and legal session convened that METFAB and their project METFAB CERAMICS & FINISHING, Enterprise Zone Application # 20000073, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 90 of 2000: Resolution stating City of Shreveport's endorsement of LA Capital Partners, LLC to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody for passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment: AMEND THE RESOLUTION AS FOLLOWS: In the seventh "WHEREAS" clause, delete section 3 in its entirety. Motion by Councilman Stewart seconded by Councilman Burrell for adoption of the amendment. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Carmody for adoption of the resolution as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. RESOLUTION STATING CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF LOUISIANA CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act of 901 of 1981, Act 337 of 1982, Act 433 of 1987, Act 1024 of 1992, Act 581 of 1995, Act 624 of 1997, and Act 997 of 1999; WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in parish, and WHEREAS, LOUISIANA CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC is located in Census Tract 232.00 Block Group 1 , which is a designated Enterprise Zone, and WHEREAS, said business will employ a minimum of 35% of its employees from the distressed groups targeted by the Enterprise Zone, and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the City of Shreveport, and WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map is marked showing the location of the business being endorsed, and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements the City of Shreveport agrees: 1. To participate in the Enterprise Zone Program 2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any Enterprise Zone within its jurisdiction NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Shreveport, in due, regular, and legal session convened that LOUISIANA CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC and their project LINE AVENUE HOSPITAL, Enterprise Zone Application # 20000100, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 91 of 2000: Resolution stating City of Shreveport's endorsement of Etheredge Electric to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody for passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment: AMEND THE RESOLUTION AS FOLLOWS: In the seventh "WHEREAS" clause, delete section 3 in its entirety. Motion by Councilman Burrell seconded by Councilman for adoption of the amendment. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Carmody for adoption of the resolution as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. RESOLUTION STATING CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF ETHEREDGE ELECTRIC CO., INC. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act of 901 of 1981, Act 337 of 1982, Act 433 of 1987, Act 1024 of 1992, Act 581 of 1995, Act 624 of 1997, and Act 997 of 1999; WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in parish, and WHEREAS, ETHEREDGE ELECTRIC CO., INC. is located in Census Tract 243.02 Block Group 4 , which is a designated Enterprise Zone, and WHEREAS, said business will employ a minimum of 35% of its employees from the distressed groups targeted by the Enterprise Zone, and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the City of Shreveport, and WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map is marked showing the location of the business being endorsed, and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements the City of Shreveport agrees: 1. To participate in the Enterprise Zone Program 2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any Enterprise Zone within its jurisdiction. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Shreveport, in due, regular, and legal session convened that ETHEREDGE ELECTRIC CO., INC. and their project MOTOR TESTING, Enterprise Zone Application # 20000126, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 92 of 2000: Resolution stating City of Shreveport's endorsement of S & W Fabricators, Inc. to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody for passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment: AMEND THE RESOLUTION AS FOLLOWS: In the seventh "WHEREAS" clause, delete section 3 in its entirety. Motion by Councilman Shyne seconded by Councilman Carmody for adoption of the amendment. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Shyne for adoption of the resolution as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. RESOLUTION STATING CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF S & W STEEL FABRICATORS, INC. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act of 901 of 1981, Act 337 of 1982, Act 433 of 1987, Act 1024 of 1992, Act 581 of 1995, Act 624 of 1997, and Act 997 of 1999; WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in parish, and WHEREAS, S & W STEEL FABRICATORS, INC. is located in Census Tract 246.00 Block Group 6 , which is a designated Enterprise Zone, and WHEREAS, said business will employ a minimum of 35% of its employees from the distressed groups targeted by the Enterprise Zone, and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the City of Shreveport, and WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map is marked showing the location of the business being endorsed, and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements the City of Shreveport agrees: 1. To participate in the Enterprise Zone Program
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Shreveport, in due, regular, and legal session convened that S & W STEEL FABRICATORS, INC. and their project SHOP OFFICES, Enterprise Zone Application # 20000094, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION FOR ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR MATTIE STREET AND FOR AUDREY LANE AND A 15 FOOT-WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE IN THE SHREVEPORT HOUSING SUBDIVISION, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that the dedication for additional right-of-way for Mattie Street and for Audrey Lane and the 15 foot-wide utility servitude in the Shreveport Housing Subdivision in the SW/4 of Section 17 (T18N-R14W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and as shown on the plat attached hereto and made a part hereof, be and the same are hereby accepted as dedicated to the public for public use in the City of Shreveport. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the original plat reflecting the dedication for additional right-of-way for Mattie Street and Audrey Lane and for the utility servitude be recorded in the official records of the District Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of the 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 ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby declared severable and 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. A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE COMBINED YOUREE DRIVE AND BROADMOOR LABORATORY MIDDLE SCHOOL STRING ORCHESTRA FOR WINNING NATIONAL SWEEPSTAKES AT THE BIG "D" CLASSIC AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. By: Councilman Carmody Whereas, the Combined Youree Drive and Broadmoor Laboratory Middle Schools String Orchestra (The Combined Orchestra) won National Sweepstakes Honors on Saturday, April 29, 2000 during the Big "D" Classic American Music Festival held in Dallas, Texas; and Whereas, the Combined orchestra received the First Place trophy for an outstanding performance on stage; and Whereas, the Combined orchestra received the best orchestra in their classification; and Whereas, the Combined Youree Drive and Broadmoor Laboratory Middle Schools String Orchestra is composed of 25 students and led by Director Artis Case. Jan Holliday is the principal at Youree Drive Middle School and Betty Jordan is the principal at Broadmoor Laboratory Middle School. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the Council recognizes and congratulates the Combined Youree Drive and Broadmoor Laboratory Middle Schools String Orchestra for taking sweepstakes at the Big "D" Classic American Music Festival. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council wishes each student continued success in music and other educational activities. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Shyne passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE C. E. BYRD HIGH SCHOOL STRING ORCHESTRA FOR WINNING NATIONAL SWEEPSTAKES HONORS AT THE BLUEBONNET CLASSIC AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. By: Councilman Carmody Whereas, the C. E. Byrd High School String Orchestra won National Sweepstakes Honors on Saturday, April 15, 2000 during the Bluebonnet Classic American Music Festival held in San Antonio, Texas; and Whereas, the orchestra received the Division II Superior trophy for its performance on Stage; and Whereas, the orchestra received the best orchestra award out of five groups represented from across the nation that competed in their classification; and Whereas, the C. E. Byrd High School String Orchestra is composed of 35 students and led by Director Artis Case. Lynn Fitzgerald is the principal at C. E. Byrd High School. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the Council recognizes and congratulates the C. E. Byrd High School String Orchestra for winning the National Sweepstakes Award at the Bluebonnet Classic American Music Festival. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council wishes each member of the C. E. Byrd High School String Orchestra the best of luck and every success in their future musical endeavors. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Shyne passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE SOUTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL BAND FOR BEING SELECTED TO REPRESENT THE STATE OF LOUISIANA IN THE NATIONAL FESTIVAL OF STATES IN WASHINGTON, D.C. AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. By: Councilman Spigener WHEREAS, The National Festival of States is an official component of the Washington, D.C. Bicentennial in 2000, that celebrates the 200th anniversary of the United States Capitol moving from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.; and WHEREAS, The National Festival of the States features one band from each of the 50 States during the Bicentennial Celebration in Washington, D.C.; and WHEREAS, the Southwood High School Band was chosen to represent the State of Louisiana in the National Festival of States from April 27 to May 2, 2000; and WHEREAS, the band representing each state was asked to perform in three prestigious venues. The Southwood High School Band performances were at the Jefferson Memorial, outside the Capitol Building, and at the Fairfax Retirement Home for retired military officers; and WHEREAS, the band is under the direction of Mark Poole, and the principal of Southwood High School is Cathy Gallant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the council recognizes the Southwood High School Band for being selected to represent the State of Louisiana in the National Festival of States in Washington, D.C. from April 27 to May 2, 2000. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council wishes the members of the Southwood High School Band the best of luck and every success in their future musical endeavors. Councilman Spigener: We do want to congratulate you and great leadership you've given the band. Some of the band members are here today and I would like for you to stand. We are very, very proud of you. Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Shyne passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Burrell for Introduction of the Resolutions to lay over until the June 13, 2000 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
*Mr. Kirkland: I need to request that you withdraw or remove from your agenda Zoning Ordinance No. 80, that's C-46, that is on your agenda in error.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody for Introduction of Ordinances Nos. 71 through 79 and No. 81 to lay over until the June 13, 2000 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Councilman Serio: I would like to say this, No. 77, looks like I'm going to have all of the car dealerships but Kia inside the city limits of District D with this introduction. Councilman Burrell: Why not Kia? Councilman Serio: I don't know, I'm going to have to work on them. Kia is still left on Linwood, I'll have to talk with them. Councilman Shyne: Are you bragging, that seems to have been one of your pet projects to get them all. Councilman Serio: I'm going to have to work on that one now, looks like I'm about to have them all, for sure, with this annexation. It is also the annexation for Target, so that includes the Chevrolet property as well. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:
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 Stewart to postpone the ordinance until the June 13, 2000 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Having passed first reading on April 11, 2000 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody for passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment: Amendment No. 2: Motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Shyne to withdraw Amendment No. 2. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Amendment No. 3: Amend the first "Be It Further Ordained" clause by amending paragraph numbered 6 and adding new paragraphs numbered 7, 8, and 9 as follows:
7. The lease shall include a provision requiring good faith efforts to employ at least eighty percent (80%) local area residents and at least forty percent (40%) minorities during the operation of the golf course and related facilities. 8. The lease shall include a provision requiring a golf education and playability program for disadvantaged youths who live in the City of Shreveport. The program shall be provided without charge to up to 500 disadvantaged youths annually and shall include at a minimum, the following:
• Monthly education and lesson programs • Monthly 9-hole tournaments • Summer Golf Camp • Annual 18-hole Championship Tournament 9. The lease shall include a special audit provision, which authorizes the City Internal Auditor to audit the requirements described in Paragraph "6, 7, and 8" herein; which requires the City Internal Auditor to schedule periodic reviews, and which requires monthly reports during construction and quarterly reports thereafter to the Mayor and Council concerning compliance with these requirements. Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Burrell for adoption of Amendment No. 3. Councilman Carmody: Has Clubcorp taken a look at these amendments and agreed to each one of the provisions that we've got stated here? I see that Councilman Shyne has introduced it, do you know? Councilman Shyne: Let me answer that, I believe these agreements were put together by Clubcorp and some of the staff at the Airport so what you have is basically a compromise of ideas. While I'm saying this, let me commend Councilman Huckaby for being a true statesman for compromising and withdrawing his amendment that would require the 25%. I feel like this is truly an act of statesmanship on your part, Councilman Huckaby, and I commend you for that. And I would also like to commend the group of Clubcorp for hammering out and working out an excellent agreement. Gentlemen, I would like to let you all know that that is a prime piece of property here in the city of Shreveport and if we can do an excellent job if we can all work together. Who knows one day we might have a PGA tournament here because I feel like it is one of the prime piece of properties that you will find anywhere in America and I'm told that our Mayor plays a little golf from time-to-time. Who knows, he might be out there playing on one of those PGA Tournaments if we can work this out and develop this and I think that this would be something that Shreveport and north Louisiana and Louisiana can be extremely proud of. So, I would hope that you all would do your best to live up to this agreement and all of you all are men of high integrity; so, I feel like we have an excellent deal between you all's organization and the city of Shreveport. I think everybody will benefit from it. Councilman Carmody: If I can address my question again. We've got here that the agreement is-the applicant is in agreement with the amendment as it is proposed and I guess the question that I was asked this morning by a constituent was how do we define disadvantaged youths because they had asked about whether or not their children would qualify for this weekly practice range access; monthly education and lesson programs; monthly 9-hole tournaments; summer Golf Camp; annual 18-hole Championship Tournament. Councilman Shyne: Can I again talk to that and you all maybe if you want to, I think there are certain federal and state guidelines that determine whether you are disadvantaged or not. I don't think that you would be disadvantaged if you make $100K a year and you lived in a $250K home; that would not make you disadvantaged. I think that there are federal guidelines and state guidelines and I believe we probably have some city guidelines that would indicate disadvantaged person. Mr. Ken Casten, Senior Vice-President with Clubcorp based out of Dallas: That's an excellent question and we don't know how to define that ourselves and we are going to look for some help on that. We anticipate working with people in the city, within the city that frankly would be better at drafting guidelines for what constitutes disadvantaged youths than we are. So, we are open to suggestions there, we recognize that to be an issue and we are going to look for some help from the city. Councilman Carmody: This was very generous of your corporation, I must admit. That was a question that was asked of me and I appreciate you giving us the answer. Mayor Hightower: We've talked about this and talked about and talked about it. I think everybody understands what an opportunity this is for our City and I appreciate the efforts the entire Council has made to try to make this deal happen, the Airport Authority has worked hard. Chairman is here today and I think Bob's the Vice-Chairman, at this point. So, I think all of the partners have worked together to make this happen. I truly believe it'll be what Mr. Shyne has indicated what it could be, a premier golf course certainly in this part of the country and hopefully in the south. And I think it will give us not only the opportunity to continue to grow our tourism base, which we all know we have to do on the backs of the casino customers and it'll give us the opportunity to provide another quality-of-life activity for tourist in general and for our constituency as well, so I appreciate the support. Councilman Shyne: I don't want to take all of the credit for this. I think this was an excellent job that was done by Dr. C. O. Simpkins who is a member of the Airport Authority and Mr. Miller who is our Director. You all did a fine, an excellent job in coming up and working out such an agreement and again to you Councilman Huckaby for being such a generous statesman. Councilman Serio: I think this is a great opportunity for the city. I mean, I'm glad to see that we've got the golf course. I'm so thrilled to see the hotel going up, it is looking great. It is so nice to see all of the hotels and new skyline of the city of Shreveport that we've got, but in particular to see this type of development from Hollywood. We are just can't wait to get everything opened up. I know it is going to bring more people into the city and I like the idea of more outside dollars coming into the city. Councilman Burrell: I'd like to commend Councilman Shyne and Huckaby on this also, along with these gentlemen out here. It only brings to mind something that was stated in the newspaper today talking about gifted kids, not knowing whether or not many of the disadvantaged kids are gifted. This is a non-traditional sport for a number of different communities and maybe this will give you an opportunity to get some real pros out of that of going through this process, and I feel that this is the right direction. Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody for adoption of Amendment No. 3. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Burrell for adoption of the ordinance as amended. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Councilman Serio: It looks like we are definitely going to have us a very fine golf course here in the city of Shreveport. Mayor Hightower: One thing I'd ask that we do when we start crafting that definition is, emphasis the word youth because I know that Mr. Shyne is a disadvantaged golfer. Councilman Shyne: Mr. Mayor, that wasn't very kind.
Having passed first reading on April 25, 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 adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Having passed first reading on April 25, 2000 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Carmody for adoption. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment: Amend the ordinance as follows: One line 12 in the title of the ordinance, delete the word "B-2" and substitute the word "B-1"; and delete lines 18 through 21 and substitute the following: R-1D and B-1to B-3 with MPC approval: The W'ly 250 feet of Lots 17 and 18, Summer Grove Estates, less the R/W. R-1D to B-1 Lots 17 and 18, Summer Grove Estates, less and except the W'ly 250 feet thereof. And in line 29, delete the word "B-2" and substitute the word "B-1". Councilman Spigener: I would appreciate you all supporting the amendment. It is a little bit of a variation from what the MPC approved, but it does give a larger barrier on the back of this property to protect it from the neighborhood. And I think this will be the best solution and the protection for our residential area there, so I would ask you to support both the amendment and the resolution. Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Carmody for adoption of the amendment. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Burrell for adoption of the ordinance as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Having passed first reading on May 9, 2000 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Stewart for passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendments: Amendment No. 1: AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: In Program A (Buildings and Improvements): Increase the appropriation for Riverfront Buildings Improvements (97-A001) by $31,000. Funding source is Insurance Reimbursement. Increase the appropriation for Festival Site Development (98-A001) by $175,000. Funding source is Insurance Reimbursement.
In Program C (Street Improvements): Increase the appropriation for Fant Parkway North - Grimmett to Jack Wells by $40,000. Funding source is 1993 B GOB, Prop. 2. In Program H (Airports Improvements): Establish a new project entitled Downtown Airports Storm Damage Repairs (00-H002) and fund it at $150,000 from Insurance Reimbursement. In Program I (Fire Improvements): Increase the appropriation for Fire Station Renovations (96-I002) by $30,000. Funding source is Insurance Reimbursement. In Program L (Transit Improvements): Establish a new project entitled Downtown SporTran Terminal Storm Damage Repairs (00-L002) and fund it at $1,000 from Insurance Reimbursement. Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody for adoption of Amendment No. 1. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Amendment No. 2: Amend the ordinance as follows: In Program E (Water Improvements): Increase Amiss WTP, Plant I and II Filter Improvements (98-E006) by $10,210,000. Funding source is 2000 URB. Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Spigener for adoption of Amendment No. 2. 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 Spigener for adoption of the ordinance as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Having passed first reading on May 9, 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 Carmody: As the only descending vote on the removal of the statue, I wanted to get an update and see if--Councilman Huckaby, can you tell me where we are? I know that originally what we had approved was to remove the statute, with the statute to be sold s surplus property by the City and the proceeds used to offset the cost for another statute. Councilman Huckaby: I believe the last communication I saw it was being placed up for auction. Councilman Carmody: But that has not taken place yet then? Mr. Thompson: Not according to the document that came across our desk. It was being circulated and advertised with a minimum bid and people were asked to bid on it. Councilman Carmody: Is there a time frame for when the bids have to be received? Mr. Thompson: I am sure that there is, but I don't remember what that time is. Councilman Carmody: I guess my question would be, that I'd feel more comfortable about voting on this if we knew how much money we had to offset the cost to replace this art work. Mr. Thompson: I just saw the document that came across my desk; maybe, the CAO or Mr. Dark or somebody else might have some additional information. Mayor Hightower: That really is all. I know that the packet was going out and I think we were asking for a minimum bid of $20K, so we'll see what kind of response we have, but we don't have any response at this point. I'm not real sure that they have actually gone out, but there will be a deadline and that way we can keep you updated but we do understand that whatever is received off of it whether it be $20K or $5K, we'll reimburse the Riverfront Development fund. Councilman Carmody: That's what I wanted to make sure of, we are still talking about offsetting the cost with whatever proceeds generated by the sale of this bronze? Mayor Hightower: Correct, Councilman Huckaby: I respectfully as for the support of my colleagues on this legislation. Ordinance adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: Councilman Serio. 1. Councilman Stewart: I think a point of importance here, I had spoken to Mr. Huckaby and asked for his guidance which brought about my support, for other reasons too, about the certainty of this statute meeting the test of authenticity as well as the integrity of the meaning behind it, and I would appreciate it if you might respond to that. Councilman Huckaby: I believe, does not the legislation include a 5-man committee to oversee it, the appointment of a five-man committee? Mr. Thompson: I believe that is correct, I know we've talked about that and I think it is included in the. . . .Councilman Huckaby: It is to be overseen by a 5- or 7-man committee to report to the community on the development of the statute. Councilman Stewart: Thank you. Councilman Carmody: My suggestion would be the 5-man committee might want to contact the estate of Dr. Martin Luther King and speak to Mrs. King about who she likes as someone to render the image of her husband and I think that most people would certainly take her guidance as being something that they would accept and that it might save a little bit of time in order to get this replaced. Councilman Huckaby: A very good suggestion. The adopted Ordinances as amended follow: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH A JOINT VENTURE TO BE FORMED BETWEEN HOLLYWOOD CASINO SHREVEPORT, A LOUISIANA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, CLUBCORP, U.S.A., INC. OR ONE OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND GOLDEN BEAR HOLDING, LTD. (THE JACK NICKLAUS GOLF ORGANIZATION) OR ONE OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES, FOR THE LEASE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR A GOLF COURSE AND RELATED FACILITIES AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, Louisiana R. S. 33:4712 authorizes a municipality to sell, lease for a term of up to ninety-nine years, exchange or otherwise dispose of property which is, in the opinion of the governing authority, not needed for public purposes; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport owns certain immovable property adjacent to or part of the Downtown Shreveport Airport; and WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration has designated the property as non-aeronautical revenue producing property, and the City Council has determined that said property is not needed for public purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to execute a lease agreement between the City of Shreveport and a joint venture to be formed between Hollywood Casino Shreveport, a Louisiana general partnership, Clubcorp, U. S. A. , Inc., or one of its subsidiaries and Golden Bear Holding, Ltd. (the Jack Nicklaus Golf organization), or one of its subsidiaries, for the development and operation of a golf course and related facilities, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that said agreement shall be subject to the following minimum terms and conditions and such additional terms and conditions as included in the final lease agreement: 1. Said lease shall be for the purpose of permitting the Lessee to develop and operate a golf course, clubhouse and related facilities. 2. Said lease shall be for a primary term of twenty (20) years, with three options to renew for an additional ten years each. 3. The annual lease payment to the City (through the Shreveport Airport Authority) shall be the following: A. Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) for each twelve-month period commencing upon the opening of the golf course, through the fifth such twelve month period. B. For each twelve month period commencing upon the sixth anniversary of the opening of the golf course, through the eleventh anniversary of the golf course, the greater of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) or one and one-half percent (1.5%) of gross annual revenue for the preceding lease year up to three million five hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000) and two and one-half percent (2.5%) of gross annual revenue in excess thereof. C. For each twelve month period commencing upon the eleventh anniversary of the opening of the golf course, through the remainder of the term of the lease, the greater of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) or 2.8% of gross annual revenue for the preceding lease year up to three million five hundred thousand ($3,500,000) dollars and three percent (3%) of gross annual revenue in excess thereof. 4. All improvements placed on the property shall, at the r termination of the lease, be owned by the City of Shreveport. 5. The lease may include provisions for the City and/or the Shreveport Airport Authority to pay a portion of the cost of water and sewerage lines, an access road, and electrical, natural gas, cable television and telephone utilities, to the extent that funds for said purposes are appropriated in budget ordinances of the City of Shreveport. 6. The lease shall include a provision requiring good faith efforts to procure at least 10% of all goods and services, excluding the Nicklaus design fees and general contractor's fees and work, from minority firms during the construction of the golf course and related facilities. 7. The lease shall include a provision requiring good faith efforts to employ at least eighty percent (80%) local area residents and at least forty percent (40%) minorities during the operation of the golf course and related facilities. 8. The lease shall include a provision requiring a golf education and playability program for disadvantaged youths who live in the City of Shreveport. The program shall be provided without charge to up to 500 disadvantaged youths annually and shall include at a minimum, the following:
• Monthly education and lesson programs • Monthly 9-hole tournaments • Summer Golf Camp • Annual 18-hole Championship Tournament 9. The lease shall include a special audit provision, which authorizes the City Internal Auditor to audit the requirements described in Paragraph "6, 7, and 8" herein; which requires the City Internal Auditor to schedule periodic reviews, and which requires monthly reports during construction and quarterly reports thereafter to the Mayor and Council concerning compliance with these requirements. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Council authorizes the inclusion in the lease of a provision granting to the joint venture described above a five-year option, on terms and conditions to be negotiated, to lease additional property for an additional eighteen holes. The lease for the adjacent property shall be a new and separate lease, subject to the provisions of R. S. 33:4712 or applicable statute or ordinance. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that notice of this proposed ordinance shall be published three times in at least fifteen days, one week apart, in the official journal of the City of Shreveport, together with notice that the City Council proposes to take final action on this proposed ordinance at the meeting of the City Council on May 23, 2000, at 3:00 p.m. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Ordinance No. 5 of 2000 is hereby repealed. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. /s/Phil Serio, Chairman /s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF NORTH MARKET, 800 FEET NW OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH PINE HILL ROAD, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM B-2, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO R-3, URBAN, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of Lot 2, North Lakewood Estates Commercial Sites, Unit #2, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, property located on the south side of North Market, 800 feet NW of its intersection with Pine Hill Road, be and the same is hereby changed from B-2, Neighborhood Business District to R-3, Urban, Multi-Family Residence District. SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with the following stipulation:
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. /s/Phil Serio, Chairman /s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF MANSFIELD ROAD, 1,000 FEET NORTH OF BAIRD ROAD, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-1D, URBAN, ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND B-1, BUFFER BUSINESS DISTRICT TO B-3, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH MPC APPROVAL, AND FROM R-1D, URBAN, ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO B-1, 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 east side of Mansfield Road, 1,000 feet north of Baird Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below, be and the same is hereby changed from: R-1D and B-1to B-3 with MPC approval: The W'ly 250 feet of Lots 17 and 18, Summer Grove Estates, less the R/W. R-1D to B-1 Lots 17 and 18, Summer Grove Estates, less and except the W'ly 250 feet thereof. SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with the following stipulations:
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. /s/Phil Serio, Chairman /s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS THEREIN AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City Charter provides for the amendment of any previously-adopted budget; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2000 Capital Improvements Budget, to reallocate funds among drainage and airports projects and for other purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 153 of 1999, the 2000 Capital Improvements Budget, be amended as follows: In Program A (Buildings and Improvements): Increase the appropriation for Riverfront Buildings Improvements (97-A001) by $31,000. Funding source is Insurance Reimbursement. Increase the appropriation for Festival Site Development (98-A001) by $175,000. Funding source is Insurance Reimbursement.
In Program C (Street Improvements): Increase the appropriation for Fant Parkway North - Grimmett to Jack Wells by $40,000. Funding source is 1993 B GOB, Prop. 2. In Program D (Drainage Improvements): Decrease the appropriation for Brush Bayou Drainage (99-D005) by $667,000. Funding source is 1999 GOB, Prop. 10. Establish a project entitled Missouri/Andrew Drainage, Phase II (00-D002) and fund it at $750,000. Funding sources are $83,000 from 1997 GOB, Prop. 10 and $667,000 from 1999 GOB, Prop. 10. In Program E (Water Improvements): Increase Amiss WTP, Plant I and II Filter Improvements (98-E006) by $10,210,000. Funding source is 2000 URB. In Program H (Airports Improvements): Increase the appropriation for Drainage Improvements - Phase II - Regional Airport (98-H005) by $5,200. Funding source is State Grant. Increase the appropriation for General Aviation/Commercial Service Ramp Repair - SHV (99-H001) by $1,000. Funding source is State Grant. Establish a new project entitled Downtown Airports Storm Damage Repairs (00-H002) and fund it at $150,000 from Insurance Reimbursement. In Program I (Fire Improvements): Increase the appropriation for Fire Station Renovations (96-I002) by $30,000. Funding source is Insurance Reimbursement. In Program L (Transit Improvements): Establish a new project entitled Downtown SporTran Terminal Storm Damage Repairs (00-L002) and fund it at $1,000 from Insurance Reimbursement. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance 153 of 1999, as amended, is hereby re-enacted. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. /s/Phil Serio, Chairman /s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET FOR THE RIVERFRONT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. By: Councilman Huckaby WHEREAS, the City Charter provides for the amendment of any previously-adopted budget; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2000 budget for the Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, to provide funding for an art project to serve as the Gateway for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 162 of 1999, as amended, the 2000 budget for the Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, be further amended and re-enacted as follows: In Paragraph 2. Appropriations: Increase Contractual Services by $40,000 and decrease Operating Reserves by a like amount. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance 162 of 1999, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. /s/Phil Serio, Chairman /s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council UNFINISHED BUSINESS (legislation remained tabled):
NEW BUSINESS: 1. C-35-00, USA PAWN SHOP, 1802 North Market Street; MPC approval in a B-3 District; pawn shop. Motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Shyne to approve the application. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Huckaby to postpone the application until the June 13, 2000, meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Councilman Stewart: A restatement of yesterday for the permanent record: 1. I want to extend my sincere thanks to Mr. Kirkland for his guidance today and for additional information I have requested in the coming weeks. 2. Also for his handling of the matter of concerns of the citizens, the neighbors about the activities. Mr. Kirkland handled it quite well as a Director and as a gentleman, and I appreciate that very much. That's the first time in the eight years I've been here I've seen issues addressed to that measure. 3. I have asked for this for a clarity of understanding that the applicant and the neighbors are clearly of the understanding of all of the conditions terms and requirements of the SPI-1 for fitting into that district. 4. And last but certainly not least, my request yesterday for the opportunity to visit with the Chairman (I mentioned that I'd had 2 phone calls and a third appointment, I know he is quite busy), the Chairman of the Housing Authority. I should be in a position to make a recommendation in two weeks. Councilman Carmody: Can I maybe for further clarification, that Charles Kirkland maybe come forward and tell us what the status is. I know this was approved at the MPC level? Mr. Kirkland: Its on your agenda as an approved action of the Planning Commission on a 6-0 vote. It was appealed to you by one of the neighbors that was opposed to the action of the Planning Commission of a lot of the comment was made at the MPC public hearing concerning apprehensions, fears, concerns as Mr. Stewart has alluded to by the neighborhood about how the Administrative offices would be used, why they would need that much space, a lot of questions had been raised, a lot of effort had been made to try to answer those questions prior to the hearing, meeting at the Housing Authority office on Jordan the week prior. But the fact is, I think any time an agency, a government agency like the Housing Authority is contemplating a relocation, there are a lot of apprehensions and fears and concerns and essentially, it is an office use being requested the same as the Catholic Dioceses has used that property for. Prior to them, there was a life insurance company in there; prior to them, it was originally built as a 2-story office building by Ballock Investment. I happened to been in the real estate business at that time when it was originally built. But be that as it may, the zoning laws as they were placed in, in the mid-'80s affecting that property and many others in that Highland area, did label that SPI-1 and of course it was in existence as an office building, so it was allowed to continue as a non-conforming right, but that's what generated the rezoning app, was that in order to get the proper legal rights associated with an office, there had been B-1 in an office, it did have to get the SPI-1 approval for an office in that SPI-1 District. Councilman Carmody: Was it approved with any stipulations? Mr. Kirkland: Yes, sir there were a number of them, they are part of your record. Essentially and I'll just highlight them: Standard is development in accord with the site plan, as it has been. Plenty of parking, et cetera. In other words, any change in new buildings to be added would have to have another public hearing by the MPC at a future date. Approval was for an administrative office for the Housing Authority for the City of Shreveport only, with a maximum cap number of employees at 35 and that be full- or part-time. And appointed Board members that are appointed by the Mayor confirmed by you, would not be counted in that cap of employees because they are, technically, are not employees. Hours of operation limited to 8:00 a.m. to5:00 p.m.; that's more restrictive than typical B-1 which 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. No changes to the exterior facade of the present structure, very attractive building. Compliance with Landscape Ordinance and essentially then a recommendation that the MPC and the Department of Operational Services work with the owners of the property and the neighborhood to deal with some sort of construction to prevent thru traffic via the alleyway that runs to the south boundary of this property, and thru traffic, both pedestrian and vehicular. In any event, those were their stips that were added. And I believe Mr. Stewart's concerns as he and I have discussed them, deal and as he said as well, I believe Mr. Stewart are more to the, what the administrative uses would be, i. e., the Housing Authority conducts many operations such as repair of structures and that sort of thing and I think, I'm just reading between the lines, I think that is what Mr. Stewart was concerned about, picking up on what some of the neighbors have been saying; so, that is about a good a summary, Mr. Carmody as I can give you. Councilman Carmody: I wanted to make sure that it had come out with some type of stipulations on them. Mr. Kirkland: Yes, sir it has a number of stips, all of which are proper and are they are binding if the Council approves those. Councilman Carmody: Thank you.
Councilman Shyne: It gives me great honor and it's a great pleasure to submit the name of a very honorable and distinguished person from District E, Councilwoman Pat Spigener. I'd like to submit her name as the next Chairman of this great body, motion seconded by Councilman Carmody and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Councilman Spigener: I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the confidence that you all have in me in putting me in this position. And I will guarantee you that we will start on time. We'll even change the rules about the quorum even. Councilman Serio: You want to bet. Councilman Burrell: You can't start on time by yourself, you know. Councilman Burrell: If he accepts, I would recommend for that position (Vice Chairman) Councilman Joe Shyne. At least it won't give him an opportunity to talk until the next term. Councilman Stewart: It's a compliment Mr. Shyne, you just don't understand quite yet. Councilman Burrell: That's one of those backhand compliments. Anyway, I do recommend Councilman Shyne to shore up Councilwoman Spigener on this endeavor. Motion seconded by Councilman Carmody and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES. Councilman Burrell: We don't have a written report to the Council at this time, for the benefit of the public, I would like to again reiterate the fact that our city auditor has left for Las Vegas, Rad Snelding who has taken the job in Las Vegas as their city auditor. We have as our interim auditor Mr. Doug Sanders who will be working in his stead until we get or hire a new auditor. Secondly, as part of a report from the committee for the benefit of the public who has probably followed up an article that was done this Saturday dealing with the Tourism Bureau. We were in the Audit and Finance Committee meeting yesterday and we did not come to a conclusion on whether or not we should continue that audit at this point, that will be addressed later on as part of a formal report to the City Council. I think this issue is very, very important to us because I think we've done an impeccable job, the Audit and Finance Committee, over a period of time to stay above board in our reputation in trying to let the citizens know as well as the Council know that we take our job very seriously in the Audit and Finance Committee. Thirdly, that later on we will further clear up accusations that were made that the Tourism Board was targeted on this issue. It just happened that it was their cycle for auditing and that was all that was included. Before you I laid a letter, the letter that seemed to be in question that came out in the newspaper directed toward me, the Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee asking for support from the Tourism Bureau. I have a copy of this letter for anybody who wants it to note that it is a non-threatening letter, this is just a general letter of support for the benefit of the public, but all of that will be addressed in a more formal way later; I just wanted to bring that to the public's attention. CLERK'S REPORT. Letter of Appeal: BAC-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. (G/Burrell) (case not to be considered prior to June 13) Mr. Thompson: Mr. Chairman, can I get a clarification on one thing, on the ordinance that you introduced concerning the Subdivision Streets. I checked with Dianne and her notes show that it was tabled and it was referred to the MPC. I know that on your printed motion, you had that it was referred until a certain date, did you mean to omit that and have it open? Councilman Serio: I believe we had picked that date because that date coincides with the MPC meeting. Mr. Thompson: That's correct, it was July 11th and it also requested the MPC Director to report to the Council on that date or before that date concerning the actions of the MPC. Councilman Serio: At this point, what do we need to do, Mr. Thompson? Mr. Thompson: If there are no objections, then that will be the way we will record the motion as reading. Councilman Serio: That is fine. Councilman Carmody: Can I clarify one other thing with the Clerk, the second ordinance that was introduced, was that to be held over for 2 weeks? Mr. Thompson: Which one was that? Councilman Carmody: We added to the agenda the resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the LA Department of Transportation and Development. Mr. Thompson: Those have to lay over. Councilman Carmody: I wanted to make sure. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS. The Council resolved itself into Committee of the Whole on motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Spigener. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1. Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Shyne that the Committee Rises and Report and convene itself as the Council. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilmen Stewart and Burrell. 2. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m. /s/Phil Serio, Chairman /s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council |
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