COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA

OCTOBER 8, 2002

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Roy Burrell, at 3:15 p.m., Tuesday, October 8, 2002, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Spigener.

On Roll Call, the following members were Present: Councilmen Huckaby (3:25), Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Serio, and Burrell. 6. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

Councilman Burrell: On behalf of Councilman Shyne, I think Mr. Thompson, I know that you talked to him. I tried to get in touch with him and the line stayed busy. I know Councilman Carmody has talked to him too, you want to give us a report or statement. Mr. Thompson: Apparently last week, late, Mr. Shyne went in the hospital with a, the bad news was, with a rather serious but it was one that, with surgery, apparently easily corrected and he has had some surgery already and he'll have the rest of the surgery later this week. So, he is doing fine, he is still in good spirits and he was still, Mr. Shyne.

Councilman Burrell: So they didn't cut his head then, so we are still in trouble.

Councilman Carmody: Mr. Shyne did ask for all of our prayers though for his quick recovery, so we would ask that we please remember him.

Mr. Antee: If I may and if the hospital does have the Shreveport channel, I'm pretty sure he is watching.

Mr. Thompson: He is at home right now and he is not in the hospital.

Councilman Burrell: We wish a speedy recovery to Councilman Shyne.

Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Carmody for approval of the Administrative Conference Summary Minutes of September 23, 2002 and the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2002. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Serio, and Burrell. 5. Absent: Councilman Huckaby and Shyne. 2.

Awards, Recognitions of Distinguished Guests, and Communications of the Mayor Which Are Required By Law. Mr. Antee: We do have a Proclamation from the Mayor that I'll read on his behalf but prior to doing that, I'd like to call on Chief Cochran. This is National Fire Prevention Week and see if he wants to say a few words prior to reading the proclamation.

Councilman Burrell: I was wondering who was that different looking fellow that was, it may be a lady, I don't want to be gender bias, sitting in the audience there, but now I understand.

Chief Cochran: In our efforts to continues to combat fires and fire deaths, the Shreveport Fire Department is heavily engaged this week and this month in fire prevention activities. It is said in the fire service that still the top three causes of fires in the United States are men, women, and children and we have to continue to implement fire prevention and public education programs to reduce fires and fire deaths in the City of Shreveport even in our nation.

To help me in this brief presentation, I want to call on two of the greatest fire safety advocates in the City of Shreveport: Sparky the Fire Dog to accompany meand Pluggie, the fire plug who will assist me in this brief presentation to our Council (made a brief presentation.)

Councilman Burrell: I wanted to tell Pluggie, I understand those like Sparky are partial to fire hydrants and trees, so you better watch out.

Chief, we do appreciate that presentation. That was very unique, I've seen it before. Sparky, it is always good to see you and the rest of you, I assume here, are here in support of fire safety. Ya'll have done a wonderful job and I know that you are out educating the school system as well as many of our residents about fire safety because from time to time, we deal with many of those issues, especially in area where our infrastructure is still be replaced. Matter of fact I was just in a conversation over at Little Union Church the other day about in older parts of our town, where the infrastructure is still sort of old and dilapidated, we need to have that changed out. And it will be good if many of them in that area would have fire prevention education just in case something would happen because in most of these older areas, you have older citizens and they definitely need to know about these things.

Mayor Hightower: I do have some good news I'd like to share and I know most Council members are aware that we've been dealing with Libby Glass over the past couple of months and I did receive a call today from Libby Glass President indicating that we would not lose the 80 jobs that were on the chopping block, but instead would we gain 80 jobs from the Ohio plant. So, that will be 160 job swing for us, good paying jobs and a $4 million dollar swing in annual payroll; so, we keep the $2 million we had and add another $2 million to it and we could have lost 80 jobs and $2 million dollars. And not only that, I think it shows the commitment from the home office that Shreveport is not going to be pecked away at, and jobs moved out 80 at a time, but instead they may continue to grow and add jobs in our community and not only are those affected, but obviously the jobs that are there now are a lot more secure than they were several months ago. So, real grateful and thankful for everybody and their help and Libby's confidence in Shreveport-Bossier.

Councilman Burrell: Well, Mayor since I'll be leaving this full time job, I might just need to take an application out they may be just coming in quite handy and very timely. Thanks again for and I know that you've been worried about that and trying to negotiate that, so again we appreciate you and your leadership in getting those 80 additional jobs.

Awards, Recognitions of Distinguished Guests, and Communications of the Council.

Councilman Spigener: I know that on yesterday, the new Council member for District E was introduced and was allowed to sit here with some other newly elected Council members, but he is back with us today. And since we are on television I thought those people viewing at home might would like to know that the person we have joining us here is the new Council member for District E.

Councilman Burrell: Well, I asked Mr. Hogan I said, oh I see you are back here today. You didn't get enough of it yesterday. No, but welcome back today and since you all will be hitting the ground running, just as some of us did when we came on the Council. I think when I came in the first time, I came in as the Chair and let me tell you, it is a very frightening situation not just to sit on the Council, but to be the chair at the same time, that's tough. But anyway, you will get everyopportunity and we look forward to some great leadership.

Councilman Elect Hogan: I discussed that with some of the other new Council members and we decided we are going to ask Mr. Carmody to be the Chairman.

Councilman Burrell: He should be so lucky.

Councilman Carmody: Mr. Chairman, I do want to applaud you for your expertise in guiding this Council under your tenure as Chairman.

And at this point, I would ask for a suspension to bring Mr. Arceneaux forward if the Council will so indulge me, seconded by Councilman Spigener (unanimously approved).

Many studies and reports have found that there are many illicit and undesirable secondary activities associated with Sexually Oriented Businesses. Some of the undesirable activities found to occur at some SOBs are prostitution, pandering, illegal sex and unsanitary conditions, and illicit drug transactions. The ordinance that I introduced to license and regulate Sexually Oriented Businesses is intended to prevent these secondary effects.

However, the ordinance will not be effective if it is not enforceable and if it is not constitutional. Therefore, I met with Tom Arceneaux, Chief Jim Roberts, Captain Shoemake, Officer Collins, Julie Glass, Ed Jones, and Arthur Thompson to discuss these issues.

The Police Department at the time made several suggestions to make the ordinance more enforceable and Ms. Glass suggested structural and procedural changes and raised other issues. Based on that meeting, two amendments are being prepared by Mr. Arceneaux. One amendment will make the structural and procedural changes and correct typos, and the second amendment will make the changes designed to make the ordinance more enforceable.

I've asked Mr. Arceneaux to come here today to help explain these. But basically Mr. Arceneaux had explained to us at the time, in order to make sure that he had researched the different proposed changes to the ordinance, he wanted to make sure that he made time to ample research those and that he would need some additional time. Today I would ask for a postponement and would ask for a second on that, in order to give him enough time to circulate to the Council, all the proposed change.

Mr. Arceneaux, I hope I've not completely taken every word out of your mouth, but I am glad you are here today and again I want to compliment you on the work that you've done and the work you are doing.

Mr. Arceneaux: Thank you Mr. Carmody. Mr. Chairman, if I may address the Council. The Police Department really did a terrific job of making suggestion and I think there are about 20 pages of suggestions that the Police Department did and we went over those for about 2 hours last week and they are excellent. Just from a drafting standpoint, fitting those in and mechanically preparing the amendments in a way that they will be understandable for you when they are presented to you, there was not physically enough time between then and now to be able to do that in a way that wasn't putting it in front of you at the last minute which I don't think will be fair to the Council so I am working on those amendments. Mrs. Glass had also made some excellent structural suggestions about several sections of the amendment.

Most of the police amendments deal with issues that, I guess I should be pleased to say that, I didn't think of because I am not out there gatheringinformation about these things on a regular basis, but their enforcement experience really made a big difference in terms of looking at how the ordinance would work and what they saw as some of the problems either with enforcement or the fact that we had missed something that they thought of that was also something that they felt should be dealt with in the ordinance. I really want to compliment Captain Shoemake and Officer Collins. They did a terrific, terrific job and I am glad that they are in the Police Department and not competing with me practicing law because they would probably make pretty good lawyers.

So, I hope to have those finished the part of next week so that I can get those to the Council members in time that you would have more than just a few hours to look over them. When the amendments are prepared, there will also be an explanation of what the impact of the amendments are, so you won't just be looking at words on a piece of paper, you will actually be looking at the words, as well as an explanation of how it impacts the ordinance or the enforcement of the ordinance. I appreciate the opportunity to work on it and glad to work with all of you again.

Councilman Carmody: For those Council members that have not had a chance to read some of the studies as to the findings of the negative secondary effects of these type of businesses, they will certainly turn your stomach and I do feel like that it is very important that we take these steps to look at implementing changes in order to avoid for public safety concern the type of negative effects that can come out of these type of businesses and establishments. So, again, I applaud Mr. Arceneaux for his work and for his continued work and I look forward to receiving that information back and making sure that other Council members have a chance to look at it.

Councilman Serio: I would like to compliment Mr. Arceneaux for all of his work in the past for helping us through the original SOB Ordinance that we worked with several years ago. It is fairly enlightening to a lot of us at that time with the public discussions that we had in many evenings. I know that it is legislation that is important, but it is also legislation that a lot of people would not even believe once they start reading it, how much is actually regulated and we do appreciate your working on it.

Mr. Arceneaux: It is a fairly complicated piece of work when you start dealing with it. It is indeed. Thank you Mr. Serio, I appreciate your kind words and your service for the last eight years.

Councilman Serio: I appreciate it, Tom.

Councilman Carmody: This information that I was referring to, all the records of these studies, we do have them now in our office and are available for review there. So if you want to, please contact the Clerk of the Council, and I'm sure Mr. Thompson would be happy to get that to you.

Councilman Burrell: You've heard the information of Mr. Carmody that the information associated with the SOB Ordinance here is in the Council office and it would be at our disposal.

Public Hearings: None.

Confirmations and/or Appointments: None.

Adding Legislation to the Agenda. The Council added the following legislation to the agenda.

1. Resolution No. 149 of 2002: Resolution making application to the State BondCommission for approval of the issuance by the City of Shreveport of not to exceed Twenty One Million Dollars ($21,000,000) aggregate principal amount of Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, in one or more series, for the purpose of refunding certain existing indebtedness of the City.

Motion by Councilman Carmody to add Resolution 149 of 2002 to the agenda, seconded by Councilman Serio and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

Motion by Councilman Serio to address Ordinance No. 148 of 2002, seconded by Councilman Stewart and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

Public Comments. The Chairman acknowledged the request of Rosetta Seymour who had left the meeting.

Mary Lites (2421 Woodford Street, Shreveport, 71108): In regard to Case BAC-81-02. I am here in opposition of the opening of a multi-purpose room to sell alcohol until 2 in the morning. I live 2 ½ blocks north of this area where Mr. Robinson wants to rent out this room.

From the first meeting I learned that he is not going to be using the room himself, he is going to be renting it out to different people as a party room, reception room whatever and I think I wrote a letter to the Council that now my concern is that with families and children living in the neighborhood, I don't think he is going to be there to monitor who is going to be using the room until 2 in the morning, serving alcohol or selling alcohol. I don't know that he even lives in the neighborhood and I've lived there for 15 years.

Whenever alcohol coming into the neighborhood, other problems tend to occur and staying open until 2 in the morning, doesn't mean that everybody leaves until 2 in the morning. They will be there until 3 or 4 or 5 in the morning and there just is not enough parking along Mansfield Road for any type (inaudible) so I know they will be using the vacant lot just north of this area and some times they have cars all the way to almost Woodford Street cause that whole area is up for sale right now.

Basically I am just opposed to not to allow this to happen in our neighborhood although there is a liquor store just south of this area, one block, as far as I know they sell their liquor and they go home and they close at a fairly decent hour. All up and down Mansfield Road are businesses that do close early so if he opens at 7 in the evening and plans to have parties and meetings there until 2 in the morning, the effect still last over the weekend and on in to the next day so people will not know who is parking there, who is going to be there and I live in the neighborhood with my children, all of the other families do. I wasn't very successful in getting some of the other families to come down because it kind of scares people. And I don't know that me speaking from the first time until this time, but I've had some trouble with some of my cars being broke into and a ball being thrown into my window since the first meeting that I came and spoke at, so we do have trouble in the neighborhood. So, we don't need any extra trouble coming in if we can just not have this type of facility in our neighborhood, I'd like for you to vote "no" on it.

And I see my Councilman is not here, so I would like to wish him a speedyrecovery.

Councilman Burrell: This is in Councilman Shyne's district and I know we wouldn't be addressing this issue at least to, bring it to a vote until he's back; so, we appreciate your comments.

Dr. James S. Holt, III (306 Holcomb Drive): I would like to thank the Mayor, the Council, the Chairman and all the members of the City Council for the opportunity to speak.

I have lived in the Allendale/Lakeside community for a period of 75 years and I was President of the Lakeside Acres Civic Association for over 30 years; so, I have an abiding interest in this particular area called Allendale/Lakeside. I understand there is a couple of applications up asking for permission to add some liquor to the Milam Street establishment there, give them permission to operate and I just wanted to come out and speak in opposition that particular application, both of the applications.

We are really drowning in alcohol in the Lakeside/Allendale area and we would like to stress upon you the importance of helping us to improve the quality-of-life as well as the quantity-of-life in that particular area. If you will look around that area of Milam Street where this application is-Councilman Burrell: Dr. Holt if you don't' mind, we need your address for the record.

Dr. Holt: My name is Dr. James S. Holt, III. I live at 306 Holcomb Drive, that is in the Allendale/Lakeside area and I've been in that area now since about 1966. Telephone Number is 424-7195; zip code number is 71103 and I served for about 18 years on the Metropolitan Planning Zoning Board, too. So, I'm really greatly interested in that area.

We do have some serious problems out there. I spoke with the Police Chief a couple of months ago. He had a little meeting with some of the members from that community to find out what kind of activities was going on there in that area. And people stood up, there were about 45 people present and they stood up and they protested the prostitution in that area, they protested the people loitering in that area, they protested the increase in burglaries in that area, the increase in thefts, the increase in vandalism, and I'm just begging of you, help us to not make conditions any worse than they already area.

I understand over in Texas they have motto over there which says: Don't trash Texas. We are hoping that we will not trash Allendale/Lakeside. I understand the Mayor has a motto he's asked us to embrace, which is: Fight dirty. The establishments on Milam Street that are selling liquor, they are the essence of dirty, the essence in every word. They are creating all kinds of problems. The decent people in that area, a lot of them have moved out rather than contend with the loitering that goes on. If you will go anywhere for 2 or 3 blocks in either direction around those businesses, you will see the additional deterioration which has taken place since those licenses have been granted. I beg of you to help us in that area. We depend on you, you are our fellow citizens and I am sure you have passed through there from time to time and noticed the problems.

The Police Department, they feel like their hands are handcuffed because we keep permitting these establishments to operate and function and it is a terrible situation. We beg of you to give us some assistance in that area. Do you have any questions for me. We just need your help, that's all I can say. We are throwing ourselves at your feet, we are asking for your mercy.

Susan Bryant (415 Tony Drive, Shreveport, 71106-District D): I would like to talk to you about a used car lot at the corner of Linwood and Flournoy Lucas Road. It is a convenience store/liquor store and they want to be re-zoned to sell used cars.

I am opposed to the used car lot at this business because there is not enough room. They have the cars inside a cage in the grass. I am not sure who would buy a used car under these conditions. I am opposed. It doesn't belong there. And the Metropolitan Planning Commission denied the rezoning and I hope that ya'll will too.

Councilman Serio: I know that Ms. Bryant is getting just a little nervous at the microphone but I know for a fact that, you are usually, not nervous.

Ms. Bryant: I am not a public speaker.

Councilman Serio: I do appreciate you coming back up today as well. We had a little conversation this morning and I'm glad you came back. I really appreciate you coming up this afternoon.

Craig B. Lee (3500 Milam Street, District G): I am here today to talk to you guys about some corruption, some ethical business practices. I gave you guys a presentation material dealing with unethical and corrupt business practices involving Reverend Theron Jackson, City Council Elect District G and Hollywood Casino.

This is a very serious issue because Hollywood Casino has a lease agreement with the City of Shreveport and we have an individual who is now been elected to the Shreveport City Council who is or has been receiving and is trying to deny that he is still receiving funds from this particular organization which will put this in a direct opposition as to him being able to objectively serve on this body and view Hollywood Casino and their situation.

I just want to read the first paragraph of this for the audience: In January 2000, the Community for Equity in Economic Development filed lawsuits against Mayor Keith Hightower and Hollywood Casino in January 2000 due to serious violations of the Hollywood Casino lease agreement with the City of Shreveport by Hollywood Casino in the area of contract procurement opportunities for African-American businesses on the construction phase of the casino and hotel.

Less than 1 percent of contractual dollars were awarded to African-American firms on the $200 million plus construction phase of the Hollywood Casino & Hotel project. As a result of our efforts, a few legitimate African-American businesses were able to procure small contractual awards after the casino and hotel were constructed. However, there was at least one African-American company, the Noreht Agency LLC, that generated over $2 million dollars in 2001. This company was organized by the deceased brother in-law of the Governmental Affairs Manager of Hollywood Casino, Mrs. Markey Pierre Washington, Ms. Tabatha Taylor, and Reverend Theron Jackson.

It is our assertion that the Noreht Agency LLC is a front company for Reverend Theron Jackson, and that Mrs. Markey Pierre Washington has violated gaming regulations that govern contract procurement opportunities with Hollywood Casino by assisting her deceased brother-in law, Joe Pierre, and her church members, Tabatha Taylor and Reverend Theron Jackson, in procuring this contract.

Now we are going to explore this. I've already contacted the authorities, the state police. We are preparing documentation for the Attorney General as well as the FBI because we are going to ask for a complete investigation of this. The thingthat is very, very serious about this. There was suppose to be an advisory council that the Mayor put together along with Hollywood Casino officials and they are suppose to monitoring these types of unethical and for some for some reason, this one kind of slipped. Sam Gilliam is the point person on that and if you looked at this particular sign here: N-O-R-E-H-T, Theron Jackson was already called to task on this particular company. He says that he has no affiliation with it, but Noreht is not actually a company name; so, when you spell it backwards, it actually spells Theron, the Theron Agency.

And basically what we are trying to do know is say to you this, I could care less whether or not it is a Caucasian company or a Negro company, we are here to stamp out any form of unethical business practices because this type of front company does black businesses no good especially when we are talking about entertainment bookings and we know very well people in the entertainment booking industry that would not be making $2 million dollars booking entertainment acts for Hollywood Casino.

I am asking this Council to do the recommendation-I am asking this Council to follow Page 2 recommendation and establish a formal investigation of the Noreht Agency and Hollywood Casino by the Gaming Board, a formal investigation of Shreveport City Councilman Elect District G, Reverend Theron Jackson. We are going to be asking Hollywood Casino to terminate the employment of Ms. Markey Pierre Washington because we can not have nepotism and cronieism at the head of contract procurement opportunities when there are ethical businesses trying to find their way into contract. It does us no good to have front company, pass through company, shell company, regardless as to whether it is a preacher or a nun and if you are a preacher and you are suppose to have these ethical things going on within your church, you need not be doing any contracts with the boats anyway, especially in the area of entertainment.

We will be asking for the immediate termination of the Noreht Agency entertainment contract and a search for a legitimate African American firm to handle the entertainment books for Hollywood Casino. And we are asking the Council to definitely establish a new Advisory Council monitoring board to be put in place to eliminate the unethical, corrupt, and illegal business practices.

Now, this particular contract goes directly to what our fight has been since Mayor Hightower came into office and actually even before, and that is "fair share //economic parity". And if we all of front companies, i. e., Theron Jackson and other corrupt entities that are tied to Greg Tarver and other so-called powerful entities to establish their nepotistic and cronistics establishment, we will never be able to get legitimate African-American firms, Latino firms, Native American firms, true opportunities to procure contracts. And we will be here for the next four years hammering away on Theron Jackson because there is no way somebody who has received dollars from Hollywood Casino is now going to turn around and be objective about Hollywood Casino when they are on this Council.

The news media chose not to air our press conference last week that would have educated voters about this guy's corruption but we will make sure that everybody looking at the Council meetings from here on out knows about Reverend Theron Jackson, his corruption and we are asking this Council to follow up on this information and we will be getting this information out to the Gaming Board and the federal authorities and asking for an investigation. Hopefully, we can get Dan Kylebefore he leaves.

Councilman Burrell: Well, thank you Mr. Lee. On this information we will take it under advisement.

Ms. Ray Oates (9806 Deep Woods Drive): I am here to speak in opposition of C-44-02, A & A Auto Sales. Ms. Bryant and I have been working together for the past month and I believe that ya'll should have copies of a petition that we circulated through the neighborhoods in the immediate area of A & A Auto Sales. We have gathered over 170 names of people in opposition to this particular location which is currently a convenience store with a drive-thru liquor store becoming a used car lot in addition to what they already are.

Our particular interest in this area are what concerns us, this is already an overloaded intersection, it is a high traffic area and these people have put into a lot that probably has 14 to 16 spaces. They had over 40 cars parked on this lot last month, the morning of the MPC hearing. The lot itself was only cleaned up for the first time in probably five years last month, 2 or 3 days prior to MPC hearing and even though it has recently been cleaned, it is still horrible and as horrible it was even worse the previous five years.

I can only speak for the past 5 ½ years because that is the amount of time that I have been back in Shreveport. I chose to move back to Shreveport after being away for 10 years and Southern Hills is where I chose to once again reside. Southern Hills has deteriorated in the past 10 to 15 years, I will admit that but I think the time has come for us as citizens to say, enough is enough and we want this to start making the climb back up ward and to be once more, it is still a desirable place to live but to be an even more desirable place than it is right now. At this particular location over the past 2 or 3 years as I've observed, they have not taken care of what they have. For over, and I would say 6 months to a year and I'm just estimating, they had busted out meat freezers that sat on the side of the building and the front of the building for an eternal amount of time, it was a joke in our homes as to when these meat freezers would be removed from the premises.

Also of note was that, I guess it was some time last year, an SUV sat behind this gentleman's building for 2 or 3 days with a least 20 to 30 bullet holes and the back window shot out. These things aren't happening in Southern Hills but they seem to be happening at this one corner and I think that if we allow this gentleman to have zoning to be used auto dealership also, then we are just going to be contributing to the decline of this area. So I am here to voice my opposition to this gentleman's zoning change being made to a used car lot.

Earnestine Coleman (3513 Huston): I stand here before you again representing District One United Council of Hope. I believe, we believe that District One United Council of Hope will be a positive impact for the Lyncrest Community. We ask that you would grant us the permission to operate 3850 as a business whereas we can do some things for the community and also be able to pay for the building. So this is the reason why we want to be able to work with the public and rent out that facility to the public. I represent 11 lodges and 17 chapters which probably consist of about 2300 working men and women, also, retirees and mothers and fathers. So, we have no intention of trying to bring any harm or hazard to that community but we do and would like to be able to operate that facility as a business entity and also that will be our meeting home, that is where we have moved at now to hold our meetings. We all consist of the Masons and the Eastern Stars and I thinkyou all have heard me before and that you pretty well know where I am coming from, so I plead with you to vote in favor of our permit for this establishment.

Ilene Ross (2902 Looney Street): I am in support with my son at the New Nat Café. We are not asking for nothing new. We are just asking to change from a café to a lounge because the 60-40 ratio has put a hardship on us to keep.

We are not asking for (inaudible) that is what we really asking the Council to, that is what we are asking for [to] change from the café to the lounge, the variances.

We have been there every since-I am 67 years old and we been in business right there every since I was 8 years old, so it is nothing new and we are not trying to change, make nothing that the community don't want and I have attended every community meeting that we have and I talked to the lady, the group and they said as long as it is not high content alcohol, that we do not object. We came to agreement and that is why they are not here today. So, I just thank you and that is what I told them we were asking for. We are already in business and we want to stay in business.

Alton J. Ross (678 Princeton Road, Princeton, Louisiana, 71067): I am the license holder at the café. I would just like to take a minute to address the issues that Mr. Holt brought about the two businesses there. I would just like to say that I am not a advocate of prostitution and drug dealing or any other corrupt stuff that he was talking about. I spend most of my days in my kitchen at the café cooking food and we do serve beer and sodas and chips and stuff like that and it is a problem over in that area, but I don't think that we should be grouped and lumped with other individuals there to say that, we are a bad industry in the community because as my mother stated, we have been there for upwards of 60 years and a lot of the problems that occur they came and they built up around us and we have a lot of vacant property there and a lot of people moving in and rental property because a lot of old people, they died off or moved on. And I just don't really think that we should get the brunt of what is gong on over there as far as the bad things that are happening and I don't think Dr. Holt, he may have passed by, but I don't ever recall him being in my business to say that it is a dirty or filthy business because we do try to keep our property up and maintain a good business there.

And I was appreciative to the City that they have allowed us to be in business for the number of years that we've been there and I think that it shows that we've been responsible the time that we are there to have a license for that many years and I just think that it is crime there and it is crime all over the City but I don't think that, I know for a fact that, it that it is not coming from my business.

And my purpose for being here is actually to ask for a variance that we can have a license that show that we are not a restaurant, but as a tavern because we tried to meet a 60-40 ratio for the past few years and it has been troublesome for us to do so. And we are not asking for a higher content alcohol or anything like that, it is just the fact that, it is virtually impossible for us to meet the 60-40 ratio that we have been asked to do. And I think the variance would be good for our business and it will help us meet the needs that we have and I would just like the consideration because this is our businesses and it is a family business. It has supported my mother and her six kids and now it supports myself and my wife and my three kids and I think we earned the privilege because that is what it is, to have a license and not a right, it is a privilege and I think we've honored that and I don't think that we've caused any determent to the community.

We have middle-aged people such as myself primarily that come to the café and they come and they leave in an orderly fashion. And I know there is stuff that is happening there and as I said, it is a detriment but it is as much a problem to us as it is to the rest of our neighbors. I would like to thank you all for your time and I hope that you all will support us in our efforts.

Floyd Robinson (8534 Broad Street, 71106): We was trying to open up a business at 4708 Mansfield Road. The purpose of the location is-Councilman Burrell: Is the location that you are giving, your home address?

Mr. Robinson: The location that we was trying to open us was 4708 Mansfield Road and the purpose of, we are trying to do small wedding receptions, birthday parties, meetings. Our intent was not to sell liquor but we were told that in order to serve liquor or alcohol content, we needed a liquor license and that was the purpose that we applied for the liquor license.

I can't see where there is a problem with a problem with because we are talking about a120 feet from the locations of the address of 4708, there is a convenience store that is selling alcohol content a block or so away from that location. There is a liquor store. We had no intentions of being an enemy or problem to that location or the area. Our intent was to go there like I said with the birthday parties, wedding receptions or something. We've been getting a bad rap from the previous owners of that location and for some reason we was expected to do something awful at that location, but we just purchased that location, that building just a little while ago and our intent was to do something that was honorable.

And if you look at that location and where it is located at, there are vacant buildings in that area and we had been given permission that we could do a face lift. And we also, there was a problem about parking area at one time and we had been given the permission of the owners for the parking area. We had planned on operating and the hours you are talking about from 7 o'clock to possible 1. We said 2 o'clock because we was planning on being able to go in there and clean up or make sure the parking area was cleaned or whatever. Our intent is not to stay there all night or with the late hours. We plan on and a lot of times with birthday parties or something, don't last no 12 or 1 o'clock but our intention was honorable and we are getting bad rap from the previous, whatever was going on there before.

But we are, we got like I said, we had gotten the permission from the owners of the parking area. There was one gentleman that was in opposition for the parking area and today he had reconsidered and we got his consent also after convincing him that we was not negative for that location for the area.

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION:

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

RESOLUTION: None.

ORDINANCE: None.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Stewart for adoption of the Resolutions on the Consent Agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1. Out of Chamber: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 138 OF 2002

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WILLIAM DEAN HARROLD, LOCATED AT 4655 DIXIE GARDEN LOOP, TO CONNECT TO THE WATER & SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, William Dean Harrold 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 William Dean Harrold, be authorized to connect the building located at 4655 Dixie Garden Loop, to the water & sewer 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. 139 of 2002

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MARK EDWARD MATHEWS & TYREE MAGEE MATHEWS, LOCATED AT 9957 CANVASBACK DR., TO CONNECT TO THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Mark Edward Mathews & Tyree Magee Mathews have 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 Mark Edward Mathews & Tyree Magee Mathews, be authorized to connect the building located at 9957 Canvasback Dr.., 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 otherprovisions, 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. 140 OF 2002

A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED ON IFB #02-089 FOR ONE DOUBLE SUCTION PUMP FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF OPERATIONAL SERVICES /WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY

WHEREAS, three bids were received as a result of solicitations for the Double Suction Pump, IFB #02-089; and

WHEREAS, the City has rejected the bids due to specification changes by the Operational Services Department/Wastewater Treatment Facility;

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 #02-089 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.

ORDINANCES: None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 124 OF 2002

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN SURPLUS PUBLIC PROPERTY AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS , the City of Shreveport is the owner of certain property, more particularly described as 12 used Glock .40 caliber handguns, each handgun approximately 11 years of age with a value of $314.00 each, with model numbers and serial numbers for each firearm as indicated by the Shreveport Police Department upgrade inventory attached herewith; and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport Police Department desires to upgrade its current inventory of Glock .40 caliber handguns to the Glock FGR .40 caliber handguns; and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport is desirous of exchanging its inventory of used Glock handguns, most, if not all of which, are in excess of 11 years old, which would serve a public purpose; and

WHEREAS, continued use of the older model Glock handguns when the upgraded version is readily available does not serve a public purpose or render a public benefit; and

WHEREAS, the exchange of these properties by the City of Shreveport and Glock, Inc., will ultimately serve a public purpose and render a public benefit of more effective law enforcement and crime prevention; and

WHEREAS, the exchange of this property is authorized by LSA-R.S. 33:4712 et seq. and the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances Section 26-291 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, there is no other department of city government with a need for the property to be exchanged.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due legal and regular session convened that the current inventory of Glock handguns listed on the Glock upgrade inventory attached herewith is declared to be surplus property of the City of Shreveport and that no other department of city government has a need for the property.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement to exchange the above listed property with Glock, Inc. for the purpose of obtaining an inventory upgrade pursuant to Ordinance and in accordance with R.S. 33:4712.

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 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.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Carmody passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1. Out of Chamber: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 130 OF 2002

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND KPMG FOR AN EXTERNAL AUDIT OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR JANUARY 1, 2002, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2002, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City is required by City Charter Section 4.28 to cause to have accomplished an annual financial audit of the City; and

WHEREAS, KPMG agrees to conduct an audit of the City in accordance with the requirements of the City Charter and applicable law; and

WHEREAS, external audit firms are normally selected by the City for four years with one year contracts executed for each of those four years; and

WHEREAS, the engagement of KPMG best meets the needs of the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal, and regular session convened that it hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract between the City of Shreveport and KPMG substantiallyin accordance with KPMG's Response to the City of Shreveport's Request for Proposal dated July, 1999, filed for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Council.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of the resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

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

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Stewart passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1. Out of Chamber: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 131 OF 2002

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL SOLID WASTE AGREEMENT WITH CADDO PARISH OF 1996, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport and Caddo Parish desire to amend the Intergovernmental Solid Waste Agreement for their mutual benefit.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Mayor Keith P. Hightower he is hereby authorized to execute the second amendment to the Intergovernmental Solid Waste Agreement with Caddo Parish, substantially in the form of the Agreement placed on file with the Clerk of Council on September 24, 2002 (attached).

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 ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Carmody passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1. Out of Chamber: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 132 OF 2002

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 be the legal advisor to the departments of the City of Shreveport, specifically the Metropolitan Planning Commission; ZoningOffice; Shreveport Public Assemblies and Recreation; Community Development; Public Works / Permits and Inspections; and Collections in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Charter of the City of Shreveport, for the period beginning September 16, 2002 and ending December 31, 2002.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8.03 of the City Charter, the City Attorney recommends that Dannye W. Malone, with the law firm, Jeansonne and Remondet, Attorneys at Law, be retained for the purpose of said advisement.

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 he is hereby authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport, a retainer agreement with Dannye W. Malone, with the law firm, Jeansonne and Remondet, Attorneys 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 September 24, 2002.

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 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 Stewart, seconded by Councilman Huckaby passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 133 OF 2002

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO DONATE MOTORCYCLES LISTED IN APPENDIX "A" TO THE BOSSIER PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport Police Department desires to donate two motorcycles, listed in Appendix "A" to the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office which serves a public purpose and renders a public service; and, WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 315 of 1979, requires City Council approval of an agreement made and entered into by the City of Shreveport and any person or entity, whereunder such person or entity receives a donation in return for service which serves a public purpose; and,

WHEREAS, the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office has agreed to accept all responsibility, financial obligations and liability associated with the acceptance of this donation; and,

WHEREAS, the motorcycles listed in Appendix "A" are inoperable due to cost of repair of the motorcycles, the motorcycles are deemed surplus of the City of Shreveport; and,

WHEREAS, this donation under these circumstances provides for the mostcost effective manner to dispose of the property.

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 an agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office for the donation of the motorcycles listed in Appendix "A" effective October 8, 2002, substantially the same as the document filed in the Office of the Clerk of Council on September 24, 2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or application of this Resolution which can be given affect 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 in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Carmody passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 134 OF 2002

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL TO REPRESENT SHREVEPORT AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF 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 Shreveport Airport Authority of the City of Shreveport with respect to its response to, and defense against, the complaint filed against the Shreveport Airport Authority in Royal Air, Inc. v City of Shreveport, FAA Docket Number 16-02-06, and matters related to the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) operations at the Downtown Airport.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8.03 of the City Charter, the City Attorney recommends that David T. Norton, with the law firm Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauser and Feld, L.L.C., Attorneys at Law, be retained for the purpose of said representation effective August 6, 2002.

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 he is hereby authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport, a retainer agreement with David T. Norton, with the law firm Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauser and Feld, L.L.C., Attorneys 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 September 24, 2002.

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 withoutthe 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 Serio passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

RESOLUTION 135 OF 2002

A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE EFFECTS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON OCTOBER 16, 2002 FOR THE TONY ROMAS RESTAURANT SPONSORED "KICK OFF PARTY( SPECIAL EVENT)" IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SHREVEPORT/BOSSIER MUDBUGS ORGANIZATION AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

BY Councilman Philip Serio

WHEREAS, Tony Romas Restaurant in Shreveport, Louisiana will sponsor A "Kick Off Party" on October 16, 2002 in conjunction with the Shreveport/Bossier Mudbugs Organization first home game the following Thursday; and

WHEREAS, Tony Romas maintains a permit for the sale of beverages of alcoholic content; and

WHEREAS, the permit does not authorize alcoholic beverages to be sold, dispensed, or consumed outside of the licensed premises; and

WHEREAS, Section 106-130 (6) provides that unless otherwise excepted, all uses shall be operated entirely within a completely enclosed structure; and

WHEREAS, Section 10-80 (a) provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to sell, barter, exchange or otherwise dispense alcoholic beverages, except within those sections of the city wherein such sale is permitted by the applicable zoning ordinance; and

WHEREAS, Tony Romas desires to dispense, sell and allow the serving and consumption of beverages of alcoholic content in their parking lot under a 30 x50 tent outside of the licensed premises between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on October 16, 2002 in conjunction with the "Kick Off Party".

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, Section 106-130 (6) and 10-80(a) are hereby suspended on October 16, 2002, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to allow the dispensing, selling, serving and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the parking lot of Tony Romas Restaurant outside of the licensed premises during the "Kick Off Party".

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other applicable provisions of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances shall remain in full force and effect.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or item of this resolution orthe application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other 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.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Carmody passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

RESOLUTION 136 OF 2002

A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE EFFECTS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 10 AND CHAPTER 106 OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT CODE OF ORDINANCES ON OCTOBER 18, 2002 FOR THE LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SHREVEPORT "CHANCELLOR FISH FRY" AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

BY Councilman Philip Serio

WHEREAS, Louisiana State University-Shreveport ("LSU-S") will sponsor the Chancellor Fish Fry on October 18, 2002 on the campus of the university; and

WHEREAS, LSU-S maintains a permit for the sale of low alcoholic content beverages (beer) on the campus; and

WHEREAS, the permit does not authorize alcoholic beverages to be sold, dispensed, or consumed outside of the licensed premises; and

WHEREAS, Section 106-130 (6) provides that unless otherwise excepted, all uses shall be operated entirely within a completely enclosed structure; and

WHEREAS, Section 10-80 (a) provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to sell, barter, exchange or otherwise dispense alcoholic beverages, except within those sections of the city wherein such sale is permitted by the applicable zoning ordinance; and

WHEREAS, LSU-S desires to dispense, and allow the serving and consumption of low alcoholic content beverages (beer) on the grounds of the university outside of the licensed premises between the hour of 4:00 p.m. and 10 :00 p.m. on October 18, 2002 in conjunction with the Chancellor Fish Fry event.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, Section 106-130 (6) and 10-80(a) are hereby suspended on October 18, 2002, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to permit the consumption of low alcoholic content beverages (beer) on the grounds of Louisiana State University-Shreveport outside of the licensed premises during the Chancellor Fish Fry event.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other applicable provisions of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances shall remain in full force and effect.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other 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.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Huckaby passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

RESOLUTION 137 OF 2002

A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE EFFECTS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON OCTOBER 25 & 26, 2002 FOR THE LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SHREVEPORT "FALL FESTIVAL" AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

BY Councilman Philip Serio

WHEREAS, Louisiana State University-Shreveport ("LSU-S") will sponsor the "Fall Festival" on October 25 & 26, 2002 on the campus of the university; and

WHEREAS, LSU-S maintains a permit for the sale of low alcoholic content beverages (beer) on the campus; and

WHEREAS, the permit does not authorize alcoholic beverages to be sold, dispensed, or consumed outside of the licensed premises; and

WHEREAS, Section 106-130 (6) provides that unless otherwise excepted, all uses shall be operated entirely within a completely enclosed structure; and

WHEREAS, Section 10-80 (a) provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to sell, barter, exchange or otherwise dispense alcoholic beverages, except within those sections of the city wherein such sale is permitted by the applicable zoning ordinance; and

WHEREAS, LSU-S desires to dispense, sell and allow the serving and consumption of low alcoholic content beverages (beer) on the grounds of the university outside of the licensed premises between the hour of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on October 26 & 26, 2002 in conjunction with the "Fall Festival event.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, Section 106-130 (6) and 10-80(a) are hereby suspended on October 25 & 26, 2002, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.to permit the consumption of low alcoholic content beverages (beer) on the grounds of Louisiana State University-Shreveport outside of the licensed premises during the "Fall Festival" event.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other applicable provisions of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances shall remain in full force and effect.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other 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.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Stewart passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

RESOLUTION NUMBER 141 OF 2002

A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY'S INTEREST IN CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES SURPLUS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, there are numerous parcels of property which have been adjudicated to the City of Shreveport and Caddo Parish for nonpayment of ad valorem taxes; and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has entered into an intergovernmental agreement with Caddo Parish under which Caddo Parish will undertake to sell or donate said properties as authorized in R.S. 33:4720.11 or R.S. 33:4720.25; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26-294 of the Code of Ordinances, the city's interests in adjudicated properties which are abandoned or blighted housing property and which the City Council has declared to be surplus, can be donated to a donee which is a nonprofit organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c) (3) or 501 (c) (4) nonprofit organization and which agrees to renovate and maintain such property until conveyance of the property by such organization; and

WHEREAS, the purchasing agent has inquired of all city departments regarding the properties described herein and has not received any indication that they are needed for city purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the following described properties are hereby declared surplus:

Property Description Proposed Donee

Lot 20, Block 7, Allendale Heights Greater Works ApostolicMinistries

Municipal Address: 1741 Looney Street

Geographic No. 181435-011-0020

Council District "A"

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

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

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Carmody passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

RESOLUTION NUMBER 142 OF 2002

A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY'S INTEREST IN CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES SURPLUS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, there are numerous parcels of property which have been adjudicated to the City of Shreveport and Caddo Parish for nonpayment of ad valorem taxes; and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has entered into an intergovernmental agreement with Caddo Parish under which Caddo Parish will undertake to sell or donate said properties as authorized in R.S. 33:4720.11 or R.S. 33:4720.25; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26-294 of the Code of Ordinances, the city's interests in adjudicated properties which are abandoned or blighted housing property and which the City Council has declared to be surplus, can be donated to a donee which is a nonprofit organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c) (3) or 501 (c) (4) nonprofit organization and which agrees to renovate and maintain such property until conveyance of the property by such organization; and

WHEREAS, the purchasing agent has inquired of all city departments regarding the properties described herein and has not received any indication that they are needed for city purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the following described properties are hereby declared surplus:

Property Description Proposed Donee

Lots 10, 11, 12 13, 14, 15, 16 less W. 10 feet of Praise Temple Full Gospel

Lots 15 and 16 for Monkhouse Drive Redbud Heights Baptist Church

Municipal Address: 4801 Greenwood Road

Geographic No. 171417-021-0062

Council District "G"

A tract of land in SW/4 of Section 8-17-14 Praise Temple Full Gospel

Municipal Address: 4801 Greenwood Road Baptist Church

Geographic No. 171417-000-0073

Council District "G"

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof be 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 Spigener passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

RESOLUTION NUMBER 143 OF 2002

A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY'S INTEREST IN CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES SURPLUS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, there are numerous parcels of property which have been adjudicated to the City of Shreveport and Caddo Parish for nonpayment of ad valorem taxes; and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has entered into an intergovernmental agreement with Caddo Parish under which Caddo Parish will undertake to sell or donate said properties as authorized in R.S. 33:4720.11 or R.S. 33:4720.25; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26-294 of the Code of Ordinances, the city's interests in adjudicated properties which are abandoned or blighted housing property and which the City Council has declared to be surplus, can be donated to a donee which is a nonprofit organization recognized by the Internal RevenueService as a 501 (c) (3) or 501 (c) (4) nonprofit organization and which agrees to renovate and maintain such property until conveyance of the property by such organization; and

WHEREAS, the purchasing agent has inquired of all city departments regarding the properties described herein and has not received any indication that they are needed for city purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the following described properties are hereby declared surplus:

Property Description Proposed Donee

Lot 5, Block 3, Allendale Heights Little Union Baptist Church

Municipal Address: None

Geographic No. 181435-107-0005

Council District "A"

Lot 17, Block 6, Allendale Heights Little Union Baptist Church

Municipal Address: None

Geographic No. 181435-110-0017

Council District "A"

Lot 18, Block 6, Allendale Heights Little Union Baptist Church

Municipal Address: None

Geographic No. 181435-110-0018

Council District "A"

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

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

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Spigener passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

The following resolution was offered by Councilman Carmody and seconded Councilman Huckaby:

RESOLUTION NO. 149 OF 2002

A RESOLUTION MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT OF NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($21,000,000) AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF WATER AND SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING CERTAIN EXISTING INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "City") now owns and operates a combined waterworks and sewer system, a revenue-producing public utility lying within and without the boundaries of the City (the "System") and has previously issued its $28,100,000 of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, 1994 Series A (the "Prior Bonds") to finance improvements to the System.

WHEREAS, in order to realize interest cost savings and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14-A of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (the "Act"), the City intends to proceed with the issuance of not exceeding $21,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds of the City (the "Bonds"), to be issued in one or more series to effectuate the advance refunding of the Prior Bonds,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and the Council of the City, acting as the governing authority of the City, that:

SECTION 1. Preliminary Approval of Bonds. For the purpose of providing funds to refund the Prior Bonds in accordance with the provisions of the Act, the City intends to proceed with the issuance of the Bonds. The details of the Bonds shall be established by subsequent ordinance adopted by this governing authority. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to effectuate the advance refunding of the Prior Bonds. The Bonds shall be limited and special obligations of the City as issuer of the Bonds, secured by and payable in principal, interest and redemption premium, if any, from water and sewer usage fees and other revenues derived or to be derived by the City from the operation of the System (after payment of the reasonable and necessary expenses of operating and maintaining the System) or from other lawfully available sources. The Bonds shall not be a charge on the other income and revenues of the City as prohibited under the provisions of Article VI, Section 37 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, nor shall they constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the general credit of the City. The Bonds shall bear interest at a rate of not to exceed six percent (6%) per annum, maturing no later than fifteen (15) years from the date thereof and shall be issued under the authority previously cited in this section.

SECTION 2. State Bond Commission Application. This governing authority hereby authorizes and directs that application be formally made to the State Bond Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana for final approval of the issuance of the Bonds by the City within the parameters set forth above.

SECTION 3. Employment of Bond Counsel. This governing authority finds and determines that a real necessity exists for the employment of special bond counsel in connection with the issuance of the Bonds. Casten & Pearce, A Professional Law Corporation, Shreveport, Louisiana is hereby employed as Bond Counsel to perform comprehensive legal and coordinate professional work as Bond Counsel with respect to the issuance and sale of the Bonds. Said Bond Counsel shall prepare and submit to this governing authority for adoption of all of the proceedings incidental to the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of such Bonds, shall counsel and advise this governing authority as to the issuance and sale thereof and shall furnish its opinion covering the legality of the issuance of the Bonds. The fee of said Bond Counsel shall be fixed at a sum not exceeding eighty (80%) percent of the maximum fee allowed by the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana's fee schedule for comprehensive, legal and coordinate professional work in connection with the issuance of revenue bonds and based on the amount of the Bonds actually issued, sold, delivered and paid for, plus "out-of-pocket" expenses, said fees to be contingent upon the issuance, sale and delivery of said Bonds. A certified copy of this resolution shall be submitted to the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana for his written approval of said employment and of the fees herein designated, and the Director of Finance is hereby empowered and directed to issue vouchers to said Bond Counsel in payment for the work herein provided for upon completion of the work herein specified and under the conditions herein enumerated.

SECTION 4. Financial Advisor. King, Bossier, Nosacka & Holley of Baton Rouge, Louisiana is hereby appointed and employed as financial adviser in connection with the Bonds, any compensation to be subsequently approved by the Issuer and to be paid from the proceeds of the Bonds and contingent upon issuance of the Bonds and the Bond Counsel is authorized and directed to prepare necessary documents appertaining thereto and to present them for further action by this Council.

SECTION 5. Publication. This resolution shall be published in The Shreveport Times, a daily newspaper published in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and that, as provided by the Act, for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of such publication, any person in interest may contest the legality of this Resolution and the Bonds to be issued pursuant hereto and the provisions securing the Bonds. After the said thirty days, no person may have any right of action to contest the validity of the Bonds or the provisions of this Resolution, and all of the Bonds shall be conclusively presumed to be legal, and no court shall thereafter have authority to inquire into such matters.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Huckaby passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:

1. Resolution No. 144 of 2002: A resolution authorizing the submission of the 2003 Consolidated Community Planning and Development Update (Annual Action Plan) to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

2. Resolution No. 145 of 2002: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Pleasant Hill Baptist Church for the construction and operation of the Lakeshore Drive 8" sewer main extension.

3. Resolution No. 146 of 2002: A resolution ratifying the Mayor's signature to the settlement proposal between the City of Shreveport and Boots and Coots/Code 3/Abasco and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

4. Resolution No. 147 of 2002: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an agreement between the City of Shreveport and Sci-port Discovery Center and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Stewart to Introduce the Resolutions to lay over until the October 22, 2002 meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

5. Resolution No. 148 of 2002: A resolution authorizing the exchange of certain surplus public property and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Spigener to Introduce the Resolutions to lay over until the November 12, 2002 meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

1. Ordinance No. 150 of 2002: An ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to fees and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

2. Ordinance No. 155 of 2002: An ordinance amending Chapter 102-127 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to SporTran fares and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

3. Ordinance No. 156 of 2002: An ordinance to create and establish a noparking anytime zone on the north side of the 1500 block of Garden Street beginning at Allen Avenue and extending west for 100 feet and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Clerk's Note: Duplicate Ordinance No. 156 of 2002, see Ordinance No. 146 of 2002 in lieu of.)

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Carmody to delete Ordinance No. 156 of 2002. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

4. Ordinance No. 157 of 2002: An ordinance to enlarge the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport -- Two tracts of land located along the East Kings Highway in Sections 27, 28, 33, 34, and 37 (T17N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and a portion of South Broadmoor Lateral (C-8 Drainage Canal), and a portion of Youree Drive right-of-way (La. Hwy. 1), and a portion of the Red River, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Huckaby to Introduce Ordinances Nos. 150, 155 and 157 of 2002 to lay over until the October 22, 2002 meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

5. Ordinance No. 158 of 2002: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property Lot 21, Mooretown Annex Wing No. 1, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

6. Ordinance No. 159 of 2002: An ordinance amending the donation of four (4) city owned lots in the University Park Subdivision and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

7. Ordinance No. 160 of 2002: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Hill Country Kennels for the exchange of properties and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Huckaby to Introduce Ordinances Nos. 158 through 160 of 2002 to lay over until the November 12, 2002 meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

8. Ordinance No. 161 of 2002: An ordinance adopting the 2003 General FundBudget, appropriating the funds authorizing therein,, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

9. Ordinance No. 162 of 2002: An ordinance adopting the 2003 Capital Improvements Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

10. Ordinance No. 163 of 2002: An ordinance adopting the 2003 budget for the Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

11. Ordinance No. 164 of 2002: An ordinance adopting the 2003 Airports Enterprise Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

12. Ordinance No. 165 of 2002: An ordinance adopting the 2003 budget for the Retained Risk Internal Service Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

13. Ordinance No. 166 of 2002: An ordinance adopting the 2003 budget for the Golf Enterprise Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

14. Ordinance No. 167 of 2002: An ordinance adopting the 2003 budget for the Metropolitan Planning Commission's Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

15. Ordinance No. 168 of 2002: An ordinance adopting the 2003 budget funding contractual services provided to SporTran by Metro Management Associates, Inc., and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

16. Ordinance No. 169 of 2002: An ordinance adopting the 2003 Debt Service Fund budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

17. Ordinance No. 170 of 2002: An ordinance adopting the 2003 budget for the Community Development Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

18. Ordinance No. 171 of 2002: An ordinance adopting the 2003 budget for the Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect.

19. Ordinance No. 172 of 2002: An ordinance adopting the 2003 budget for the Police Grants Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

20. Ordinance No. 173 of 2002: An ordinance adopting the 2003 budget for the Fleet Services Internal Service Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

21. Ordinance No. 174 of 2002: An ordinance adopting the 2003 budget for the Shreveport Redevelopment Agency Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

22. Ordinance No. 175 of 2002: An ordinance adopting the 2003 budget for the Downtown Parking Enterprise Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

23. Ordinance No. 176 of 2002: An ordinance adopting the 2003 budget for the Environmental Grants Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

24. Ordinance No. 177 of 2002: An ordinance adopting the 2003 budget for the Downtown Entertainment Economic Development Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Huckaby to Introduce Ordinances Nos. 160 through 177of 2002 to lay over until the October 22, 2002 meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Spigener to table Ordinance Nos. 161 through 177 until December 10, 2002. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

Councilman Huckaby: I need a little clarification, I see Ordinance No.146 is on Second Reading and Final Passage today. Is it still on the agenda, the no parking zone in the 1500 block of Garden Street.

Mr. Thompson: Yes, that is correct. We had it on twice but then is on for adoption today, it can be adopted.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:

1. Ordinance No. 138 of 2002: An ordinance authorizing the donation of city owned properties acquired under the Department of Housing and Urban Development One Dollar Home Program and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 10, 2002 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Huckaby.

Councilman Carmody: I know that I did not postpone these, but I thought that it might have been at the request of the Administration that we postpone this particular ordinance?

Ms. Lee: Actually, it was due to advertising.

Councilman Carmody: And we've advertised it adequately now?

Ms. Lee: We have.

Ordinance adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

2. Ordinance No. 139 of 2002: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Glock, Inc. for the exchange of properties and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 10, 2002 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Carmody adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

3. Ordinance No. 141 of 2002: An ordinance amending the 2002 budget for the Fleet Services Internal Service Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 24, 2002 was read by title and on motionordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Huckaby adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

4. Ordinance No. 142 of 2002: An ordinance amending the 2002 General Fund Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 24, 2002 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Carmody for adoption. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment:

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

In Section 2 (Appropriations), decrease Police - Other Charges by $10,900 and increase Transfer to Police Grants Fund by $10,900.

Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Spigener for adoption of the amendment. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Spigener for adoption of the ordinance as amended. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

5. Ordinance No. 143 of 2002: An ordinance amending the 2002 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 24, 2002 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: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

6. Ordinance No. 144 of 2002: An ordinance to amend Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to alcoholic beverages to add Section 10-54 and to otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 24, 2002 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: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

7. Ordinance No. 145 of 2002: An ordinance to repeal an existing speed limit ordinance for the Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway Ordinance No. 6 of 2000 and amend and reenacting a portion of Section 90-198 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport pertaining to the maximum limits on Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 24, 2002 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 Huckaby for adoption.

Councilman Carmody: Captain Shoemake, I just wanted to ask the Police Department and go on the record, ya'll are in agreement with the recommendation to go ahead and increase the speed on the Parkway?

Captain Shoemake: Yes, sir, we have very few traffic accidents along that area.

Councilman Carmody: Very good, sir; thank you.

Councilman Serio: I think the speed limit is going to catch up with the people.

Councilman Burrell: Well, we better check into that, that doesn't sound exactly right.

Mayor Hightower: Actually it is for slow drivers, getting run over.

Ordnance adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

8. Ordinance No. 146 of 2002: An ordinance to create and establish a no parking anytime zone on the north side of the 1500 block of Garden Street beginning at Allen Avenue and extending west for 100 feet and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 24, 2002 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Carmody adopted by the followingvote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

9. Ordinance No. 147 of 2002: 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 Youree Drive, 50 feet north of Stratford Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from SPI-3 (B-1) Commercial Corridor Overlay (Buffer Business) District to SPI-3-E (B-1) Commercial Corridor Overlay (Buffer Business) Extended Use District limited to a "hair salon & boutique" only and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 24, 2002 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Huckaby adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, and Spigener. 4. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart and Burrell. 2. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

10. Ordinance No. 148 of 2002: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning Lots 17-24 and Lots 26-37 of University Terrace Unit #6, located on the northeast corner of East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop and Millicent Way, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

(Clerk's Note: Remarks were made under Public Comments at the beginning of the Council meeting.) Councilman Serio: What I would like to do, Mr. Chairman is go over this just a little bit. We've got a piece of legislation, it is a Zoning Appeal C-42-02, George Gekakis, Inc. The property that is on the south side of University Terrace. It basically runs from the intersection of Millicent and Bert Kouns at the red-light east, pretty much, I want to say close to where Tony Roma's is located on the south side of Bert Kouns. And we've had an appeal for property to be developed out of the residential into a commercial and I would like to bring this up for a vote right now, for this zoning appeal and ask that we deny this.

And I think, I don't know if there is any comments or questions from other Council members, but I think that there are a lot of folks here right now and it will probably save them a lot of time this afternoon if you brought this up for a vote at this time, but I am going to ask for your support to deny this particular zoning appeal.

Councilman Burrell: Let me make sure that by doing this, we may not have to go through many of the Public Comments that we may have on this issue, not that we don't want to hear you again.

Councilman Serio: There are a lot of folks here and I think it will bewise to ask these folks to stand from the University Terrace Neighborhood Association because they have taken time out of their day, today and previous afternoons, and since this is so far down in the agenda that could probably save them a good hour or hour and a half of sitting time.

Councilman Burrell: Let me ask those that are in favor of-Mr. Thompson: The motion is to deny and those who want to deny the application can stand. We would caution you, Mr. Chairman, that if there is anybody there who is in favor of the application, you may want to allow that person to talk at this time to make sure that we don't have any due process issues.

Mr. George Gekakis (10787 Sunrise Point): And I ask for a denial, please.

Mr. Thompson: Are you the applicant?

Mr. Gekakis: I am the applicant.

Councilman Burrell: And you are asking for a denial?

Mr. Gekakis: That is correct.

(About 30 persons stood in favor of denial and no persons stood in opposition to the request to deny.)

Mr. Thompson: Because of the way we normally do these things, we would ask Mr. Serio to move to approve and ask you to deny because this is an ordinance (to vote "no".)

Having passed first reading on September 24, 2002 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 Huckaby for adoption. Motion denied by the following vote: Nays: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. Ayes: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

11. Ordinance No. 149 of 2002: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the north side of West 84^th Street, 700 feet west of Harding, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to R-1D-E, Urban, One-Family Residence/Extended Use District limited to "an office/community center for use by residents of the Bayou Pointe Subdivision on, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 24, 2002 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: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, and Spigener. 4. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart and Burrell. 2. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

12. Clerk's Note: C-44-02, A & A Auto Sales was inadvertently assigned Ordinance No. 150 of 2002.

13. Ordinance No. 151 of 2002: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the NE corner of Jewella and Huston Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-2, Suburban, Multi-Family Residence District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 24, 2002 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 to postpone the ordinance until the October 22, 2002 meeting. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, and Spigener. 4. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart and Burrell. 2. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

14. Ordinance No. 152 of 2002: 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 Monkhouse, 1300 feet south of Greenwood Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from B-1, Buffer Business District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 24, 2002 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Carmody adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, Spigener and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

15. Ordinance No. 153 of 2002 by Councilman Carmody: An ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 72 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport; providing for the licensing and regulation of Sexually Oriented Businesses and Employees, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 24, 2002 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Spigener to postpone the ordinance until the October 22, 2002 meeting.

Councilman Carmody: Again, this is just to give us time so that Mr. Arceneaux could prepare those amendments for our consideration.

Councilman Burrell: I would assume that once those amendments are prepared, that we would hopefully get them prior to the Council meeting.

Councilman Carmody: Immediately. I believe he said that it would be the first of next week we should anticipate receiving them.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, Spigener and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

16. Ordinance 154 of 2002: An ordinance amending the 2002 Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on September 24, 2002 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 Huckaby adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, Spigener and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

The adopted Ordinances as amended follow:

ORDINANCE NO. 138 OF 2002

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTIES ACQUIRED UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ONE DOLLAR HOME PROGRAM AND

TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has implemented a program (One Dollar Home Program) whereby foreclosed properties which have been offered to the public for sale for six or more months, and are not presently under sales contract will be removed from the market, and offered exclusively to local governments for $1 plus closing costs; and

WHEREAS, the City, through its Department of Community Development, is an active participant in HUD's One Dollar Home Program; and

WHEREAS, these properties will be used to benefit low-to-moderate income persons in the City of Shreveport; and

WHEREAS, the City has acquired seven (7) properties under this Program, and will be acquiring additional properties as they become available by HUD; and

WHEREAS, the City is required to utilize these properties or donate them to qualified non-profit organizations or community development corporations for rehabilitation and resale to assist low-to-moderate income persons with home ownership opportunities, replacement housing, transitional housing, or other approved public purpose objectives in accordance with HUD's One Dollar Home Program; and

WHEREAS, these donations will serve a public purpose by providing decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing to the needy; and

WHEREAS, LSA-R.S. 33.4712 requires that notice of this ordinance be published at least three (3) times within fifteen (15) days, one week apart; and

WHEREAS, these donations will be made in accordance with the Louisiana Constitution and City Ordinances.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the City of Shreveport is hereby authorized to donate immovable property acquired under HUD's One Dollar Home Program located at 2815 Metal Street, 1343 West Kirby Street, 3052 Fulton Street, 1521 Bellwood Street, 3415 Pleasant Drive, 5312 Fairfax, 2503 Highland, and any additional properties acquired under this Program to qualified non-profit organizations and community development corporations in order to satisfy the City's obligation under this Program.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to effect the donation of these properties to the selected non-profit organizations and community development corporations.

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. 139 OF 2002

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GLOCK, INC. FOR THE EXCHANGE OF PROPERTIES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDEWITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS , the City of Shreveport is the owner of certain property, more particularly described as 12 used Glock .40 caliber handguns, each handgun approximately 11 years of age

with a value of $314.00 each, with model numbers and serial numbers for each firearm as indicated by the Shreveport Police Department upgrade inventory attached herewith; and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport Police Department desires to upgrade its current inventory of Glock handguns to the Glock FGR .40 caliber handgun; and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport is desirous of exchanging its inventory of used Glock handguns, most, if not all of which, are in excess of 11 years old, which would serve a public purpose; and

WHEREAS, continued use of the older model Glock handguns when the upgraded version is readily available does not serve a public purpose or render a public benefit; and

WHEREAS, the exchange of these properties by the City of Shreveport and Glock, Inc. will ultimately serve a public purpose and render a public benefit of more effective law enforcement and crime prevention; and

WHEREAS, the exchange of this property is authorized by LSA-R.S. 33:4712 et seq. and the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances Section 26-291 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, there is no other department of city government with a need for the property to be exchanged.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due legal and regular session convened that the current inventory of Glock handguns listed on the Glock upgrade inventory attached herewith is declared to be surplus property of the City of Shreveport and that no other department of city government has a need for the property.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement to exchange the above listed property with Glock, Inc. for the purpose of obtaining an inventory upgrade pursuant to Ordinance and in accordance with R.S. 33:4712.

WHEREAS, there is no other department of city government with a need for the property to be exchanged, and they are found to be surplus.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due legal and regular session convened that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement calling for an exchange of the described property between the City of Shreveport and Glock, Inc. as to the property more specifically identified below:

A. 12 used Glock .40 caliber handguns, each handgun approximately 11 years of age with a value of $314.00 each.

TOTAL value of $3,768.00

In exchange, Glock, Inc. will convey the following:

A. 12 Glock FGR .40 caliber handguns with a value of $362.00 each

TOTAL value of $4,344.00

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. 141OF 2002

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2002 BUDGET FOR THE FLEET SERVICES INTERNAL SERVICE FUND AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2002 budget for the Fleet Services Internal Service, to appropriate additional revenues, to shiftfunds among expenditure categories 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. 160 of 2001, the 2002 budget for the Fleet Services Internal Service Fund, be amended as follows:

In Section 1 (Estimated Receipts):

Increase Transfer from General Fund by $125,000.

Increase Transfer from Water and Sewerage Fund by $46,000.

Decrease Transfer from Community Development Fund by $16,000.

Decrease Miscellaneous Revenues by $60,000.

In Section 2 (Appropriations):

Decrease Personal Services by $100,000.

Increase Materials and Supplies by $45,000.

Increase Contractual Services by $50,000.

Increase Improvements and Equipment by $100,000.

Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance No. 158 of 2001, as amended, shall remain unchanged and 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 sections of the ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 142 OF 2002

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2002 GENERAL FUND BUDGET 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 2002 General Fund budget, to adjust the year-end fund balance and other revenues and expenditures.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 148 of 2001, the 2002 General Fund budget, is hereby amended as follows:

In Section 1 (Estimated Receipts):

Decrease Taxes and Special Assessments by $450,000.

Decrease Fines and Forfeits by $573,000.

Increase External Service Charges by $48,000.

Increase Miscellaneous by $800,000.

In Section 2 (Appropriations):

In Office of the Mayor, decrease Personal Services by $50,000.

In Public Assembly and Recreation, increase Materials and Supplies by $60,000 and Transfer to Fleet Services Fund by $10,000. Decrease Contractual Services by $180,000.

In Finance, decrease Personal Services by $20,000. Increase Improvements and Equipment by $20,000.

In General Government, increase Other Charges by $30,000. Decrease Operating Reserves by $224,000.

In Police, decrease Personal Services by $600,000 and Materials and Supplies by $70,000. Increase Contractual services by $70,000..

In Fire, increase Personal Services by $275,000, Materials and Supplies by $35,000 and Contractual Services by $90,000.

In Operational Services, decrease Materials and Supplies by $100,000. Increase Contractual Services by $370,000 and Transfer to Fleet Services Fund by $115,000.

In City Council, decrease Personal Services by $35,000.

In City Courts, increase Personal Services by $60,000 and Materials and Supplies by $8,000. Decrease Contractual Services by $8,000.

In City Marshal, increase Personal Services by $20,000. Decrease Materials and Supplies by $6,000.

In Section 2 (Appropriations), decrease Police - Other Charges by $10,900 andincrease Transfer to Police Grants Fund by $10,900.

Adjust all totals and subtotals accordingly.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance No. 148 of 2001 shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

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

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

ORDINANCE NO. 143 OF 2002

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2002 BUDGET FOR THE RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2002 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund, to shift funds among expenditure categories 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. 158 of 2001, the 2002 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund, as amended, be further amended as follows:

In Section 2 (Appropriations):

Decrease Contractual Services by $100,000.

Increase Other Charges by $100,000.

Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance No. 158 of 2001, as amended, shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

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

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

ORDINANCE NO. 144 OF 2002

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT RELATIVE TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO ADD SECTION 10-54 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 Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport is hereby amended to add Section 10-54 and now reads as follows:

Section 10-54 Special Events Alcohol Permit: Riverfront Area

(a) Any person not licensed or otherwise permitted to engage in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages of high or low alcohol content may apply for a special events alcohol permit pursuant to the provisions herein. Permit shall apply only to events held within that portion of the B-4 Central Business District which is bounded by the south bank of Cross Bayou on the north, the north side of Lake Street on the south, the west bank of the Red River on the east, and the east right of way line of Spring Street, not to include any sidewalk or pedestrian thoroughfare parallel and adjacent to Spring Street, on the west; and further includes, Block 48 of the City of Shreveport, known as Festival Plaza, and allow the permit holder to conduct sales from outside locations as noted on the site plan and approved by the Chief of Police.

(b) Applications shall be submitted to the Chief of Police not later than 10 days prior to the proposed event and shall include:

1. A copy of the special events permit approved by the Event Task Force designating the nature of the event and the inclusive dates of operation;

2. A copy of the site plan submitted to the Event Task Force, location of sales to be noted thereon.

(c) All applicants shall meet the requirements of Section 10-44 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport

(d) The chief of police is authorized to approve, without delay, any such application when he determines, in his discretion, that the applicant has the prescribed qualifications for such permit and has complied with all applicable provisions of this chapter. If the chief of police disapproves such an application, he shall notify the applicant in writing and state the reasons for such disapproval. Any applicant aggrieved by the decision of the chief of police may, within ten days from the date such decision is rendered, appeal to the city council by filing a written request with the office of the clerk of council for a review of such decision. The city council shall thereafter hold a hearing thereon in accordance with section 10-133 of this chapter.

(e) Sales locations shall not deviate from notations on the site plan. Special events alcohol permits, or a copy thereof, shall be displayed in open view at each sales location.

(f) The fee for a special events alcohol permit shall be $100.00 per event.

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. 145 OF 2002

AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL AN EXISTING SPEED LIMIT ORDINANCE FOR THE CLYDE FANT MEMORIAL PARKWAY ORDINANCE NO. 6 OF 2000 AND AMENDING AND REENACTING A PORTION OF SECTION 90-198 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT PERTAINING TO THE MAXIMUM LIMITS ON CLYDE FANT MEMORIAL PARKWAY, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN HUCKABY

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that Ordinance No. 6 of 2000 is hereby repealed and the portion of Section 90-198 of the

Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport pertaining to the Maximum limits on Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway be and the same is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows, to wit:

Street Extent Speed Limit

(MPH)

Clyde Fant Memorial From East 70th Street (La. 511)

Parkway to Stoner Avenue 55

From Stoner Avenue to Lake Street 45

From Lake Street to Milam Street 35

From Milam Street to Caddo Street 25

From Caddo Street to 1300 feet

North of Caddo Street 35

From 1300 feet north of Caddo Street

to Airport Drive 45

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. 146 OF 2002

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A NO PARKING ANYTIME ZONE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE 1500 BLOCK OF GARDEN STREET BEGINNING AT ALLEN AVENUE AND EXTENDING WEST FOR 100 FEET AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN HUCKABY

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Shreveport in due, legal andregular session convened that it shall hereafter be unlawful for anyone to park any vehicle at anytime of the day or night on the north side of the 1500 block of Garden Street beginning at Allen Avenue and extending west for 100 feet.

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. 147 OF 2002

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 YOUREE DRIVE, 50 FEET NORTH OF STRATFORD AVENUE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM SPI-3 (B-1) COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR OVERLAY-(BUFFER BUSINESS) DISTRICT, TO SPI-3-E (B-1) COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR OVERLAY-(BUFFER BUSINESS) EXTENDED USE DISTRICT, LIMITED TO A "HAIR SALON & BOUTIQUE" 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 North 50 feet of Plot 15, Broadmoor Subdivision, Unit #1, located on the east side of Youree Drive, 50 feet north of Stratford Avenue, Shreveport Caddo Parish, Louisiana, be and the same is hereby changed from SPI-3 (B-1_ Commercial Corridor Overlay-(Buffer Business) District, to SPI-3-E (B-1) Commercial Corridor Overlay-(Buffer Business) Extended Use District limited to a "Hair Salon & Boutique" Only .

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

1. Development of the property shall be in substantial accord with the site plan submitted with any significant changes or additions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

2. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 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 severable.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 149 OF 2002

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WEST 84TH STREET, 700 FEET WEST OF HARDING, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-1D, URBAN, ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, TO R-1D-E, URBAN, ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE/EXTENDED USE DISTRICT, LIMITED TO "AN OFFICE/COMMUNITY CENTER FOR USE BY RESIDENTS OF THE BAYOU POINTE SUBDIVISION" 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 North side of West 84th Street, 700 feet west of Harding, Shreveport Caddo Parish, Louisiana, be and the same is hereby changed from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District, to R-1D-E, Urban, One-Family Residence/Extended Use District, limited to "an office/community center for use by the residents of the Bayou Pointe Subdivision" only.

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

1. Development of the property shall be in substantial accord with the site plan submitted with any significant changes or additions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

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

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

ORDINANCE NO. 152 OF 2002

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 MONKHOUSE, 1300 FEET SOUTH OF GREENWOOD ROAD, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, L A, FROM B-1, BUFFER BUSINESS DISTRICT, TO B-2, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of the N/2 of Lot 47 and S/2 of lot 48, Red Bud Heights Subdivision, less st, located on the west side of Monkhouse, 1300 feet south of Greenwood Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, be and the same is hereby changed from B-1, Buffer Business District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District.

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

1. Development of the property shall be in substantial accord with a revised site plan showing required landscaping for approval by the Planning Director, with any significant changes or additions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

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

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

ORDINANCE NO. 154 OF 2002

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2002 WATER AND SEWERAGE ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET 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 2002 Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund budget, to transfer funds among expenditure categories 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. 150 of 2001, the 2002 budget for the Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund, as amended, is hereby further amended as follows:

In Section 2 (Appropriations):

Decrease Materials and Supplies by $200,000.

Increase Contractual Services by $468,000.

Decrease Other Charges by $532,000.

Increase Improvements and Equipment by $218,000.

Increase Transfer to Fleet Services by $46,000.

Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance No. 150 of 2001 shall remain unchanged and 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 which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Discussion and/or Action Relative to the Public Safety Committee. (F/Shyne) (Tabled on Oct. 23)

2. Alcohol Retail Permit: Mr. Alton Ross (2911 Milam Street - New Nat Café)(G/Burrell) (Tabled on July 23, 2002)

3. Alcohol Retail Permit: Ms. Deborah Hawkins (Employer: 2901 Milam St. - Take-A-Bag Grocery) (G/Burrell) (Special Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2002 at 1:30 p.m.)

NEW BUSINESS:

1. C-44-02, A & A AUTO SALES, 9488 Linwood Ave., MPC Approval in a B-2, used auto sales with an existing convenience store.

Councilman Serio: I've had so much discussion on this one. And when I first heard of it, I really, didn't have a whole lot of problems with it but I've heard from so many people in the neighborhood on a consistent basis that I am going to ask that we vote to deny this.

Councilman Burrell: You want to give us guidance on this, Mr. Thompson.

Ms. Glass: I believe the vote of the Board was to deny.

Councilman Serio: Motion to uphold.

Councilman Burrell: Motion to uphold is a yes vote, motion to deny is a negative (no) vote.

Ms. Glass: He's asking you to uphold their decision to deny, so if you agree with him, you would vote "yes".

Motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Spigener to uphold the decision (deny). Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, Spigener and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

2. BAC-57-02, DISTRICT ONE UNITED COUNCIL OF HOPE, 3850 Linwood Avenue, Special Exception Use and Variance in hour of operation in a B-3 District, Reception Hall with the on-premise consumption of alcohol until 1 a.m.

Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Carmody to postpone the application until the October 22, 2002 meeting.

Councilman Stewart: My request associated with this postponement request for both the Council is that the Police Department, please inspect this location and I would appreciate your recommendations as to whether or not this qualifies for zoning that allows that allows the serving of alcoholic beverages. It has been brought to my attention that, that is a question in terms of the technicalities and the manner in which it was approved was appropriate, but did not include that specific information. Would you be kind enough to do so?

Representative of the Police Department: Yes, sir.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

3. BAC-81-02, FLOYD ROBINSON, 4708 Mansfield Rd.; Special Exception and variance in the hours of operation in a B-2 District, multi-purpose facility with on-premises consumption of alcohol operating until 2 a.m.

Motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Carmody to postpone the application until the October 22, 2002 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

4. BAC-82-02, ALTON JAMES ROSS, 2911 Milam Street, Special Exception and variance in the hours of operation in a B-1-E District, tavern (low alcoholic content lounge) operating until 2 a.m.

Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Huckaby to postpone the application until the October 22, 2002 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK'S REPORT: None.

THE COMMITTEE RISES AND REPORT. None.

ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:55 p.m.

/s/Roy Burrell, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council