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Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana

December 26, 2006

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairman Monty Walford at 3:04 p.m., Tuesday, December 26, 2006, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilwoman Bowman.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Webb.

On Roll Call, the following members were Present: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

Mr. Thompson: Mr. Chairman, Mr. Lester is out of town and will not be at the meeting today.

Councilman Walford: Right, and thank you very much.

Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Long to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, December 11, 2006 and Council Meeting, Tuesday, December 12, 2006. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests, and Communications of the Mayor which are required by law.

Mayor Glover: We have at this time Mr. Chairman, we have lots of distinguished guests, especially the folks from the Coalition for Social Justice.

Councilman Shyne: Mr. Chairman, I just wanted to make this statement to the Mayor. Mr. Mayor, I see you know how to stay up of politics now. Ain’t nothing wrong with that.

Councilman Long: Mr. Chairman, I just wanted to comment very quickly on the passing of a very important and famous entertainer who dies of pneumonia yesterday, and that was the one James Brown, and I think that we should probably acknowledge that passing as he did spend a lot of time in this city, and did a lot of things for some folks here in this area, I just wanted to make sure that we make mention of that at this time, because he was a pretty, pretty cool dude

Councilman Walford: He was indeed, and if you ever get the opportunity to go to the very top of Municipal Auditorium to the no longer used projection area, some of the light operators had (inaudible) the black stuff when James Brown was there, and I believe it was in the ‘60s, the date and James Brown and their own names. So - - - he was indeed really something. Flew into Shreveport in black leer jet with gold records painted on the side of it. I remember that well.

Councilman Shyne: Well now, you know we got a famous musician sitting down here with us, I’m not going to call his name, but Ron, if you’ll look over that way, I’ll call.

Reports:

Convention Center and Convention Center Hotel (To include detailed personnel report from SMG)

Councilman Walford: Mr. Dark, do you have anything?

Mr. Dark: No sir, we don’t.

Councilman Walford: Mr. Carrier is here if any member of the Council has questions. Mike it looks like you got off light this time in your bright red Christmas tie.

Property Standards Report

Councilman Walford: Anything from the Council for Mr. Bowie?

Councilwoman Bowman: Yes.

Councilman Walford: Mr. Bowie, you didn’t get off so light.

Councilwoman Bowman: In our last - - - I think that was Thursday, in our Administrative meeting, I think the guy’s name was Mr. Swift, that was here, and I asked him to get with you, however, I haven’t had any conversation with you since then. Can you kinda fill me in on what you talked to him about?

Mr. Bowie: Yes Ma’am, I told him what the Council’s decision was, to demolish the house, but I told him (inaudible) I would speak to you to let you know that he had showed me the pictures, cause we couldn’t get egress to the house, that he did a lot of work inside that house.

Councilwoman Bowman: He did?

Mr. Bowie: Yes Ma’am, he did. He’s done a bunch of work inside the house.

Councilwoman Bowman: Well, I really felt bad about it, but it did look bad and we’re trying to rid our community of you know property that’s substandard. So, what did you suggest to him?

Mr. Bowie: That I would speak to you about it.

Councilwoman Bowman: What do you suggest I do?

Mr. Bowie: Well, you want my suggestion, you could give him a little bit more time.

Councilwoman Bowman: Okay, can I do that in the form of a motion? I know that we voted on Thursday, and it was one of the properties in my area. The problem was according to the pictures that you had, also with me driving by - - - it’s like wow, I couldn’t see what could have possibly happened that improved it. But if he is making progress, then you know I certainly don’t want to do anything to stop that. What do you suggest? Because he came late to the meeting, so I mean, how long would you suggest?

Mr. Bowie: Well, we gave the other gentleman 90 days, I suggest that we give him 90 days also.

Councilman Webb: I’ll second that motion.

Councilman Walford: Well, we’re out of order at this point. Ms. Glass help me out.

Ms. Glass: Well, we were just discussing that. Under Robert’s Rules of Order, you can’t really reconsider the vote at a subsequent meeting, however due to the fact that appears to be additional information, we were thinking that if you (inaudible) the motion in terms of you’ve received additional information, that you would like to amend that previous vote or retract that previous vote, and then do whatever you - - - I don’t know if you want to give him more time or - - -

Mr. Thompson: We would also stress that this probably can only be done if there’s no objection, I would think.

Councilman Walford: And at what point in the agenda would it be appropriate to do it, obviously not right now.

Mr. Thompson: They could do it now if they wanted to.

Ms. Glass: If there’s no objection, again it’s - - -

Councilman Walford: If there’s not objection we have a motion by Ms. Bowman, seconded by Mr. Webb.

Motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Webb to amend the motion of December 21, 2006 to uphold the decision of the Property Standards Board of Appeals.

Councilman Shyne: Question. I’d just like to suggest this, since Wardell is standing there, Joyce if it was in my district, I’d just tell Wardell to kinda hold up and kinda give him a little bit more time. I mean, we’ve done this in the past. I don’t know the legality of it Mr. Thompson.

Mr. Thompson: Well, I don’t think you want the staff just holding up after you’ve made a decision, without the Board coming back and taking some additional action. Because at some point, it’s going to get to be conflict.

Councilwoman Bowman: And we voted on this.

Councilman Shyne: I mean, I don’t have a problem, but I’m just saying we’ve done this in the past. I mean which ever is the easiest way. It’s not like it’s a life or death situation, where they’re going to run out in the next two or three days and do it, you know like when the courts said that they wanted integration with all deliberate speed. And you know how many years it took - - - so whatever (inaudible) if you understand what I’m saying Wardell.

Mr. Bowie: Yes sir.

Councilman Walford: Ms. Bowman, if I could ask you to restate your motion and cite the particular case.

Motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Webb to amend the motion (on December 21, 2006) regarding case no. HBO06000239 at 4133 San Jacinto (which upheld the decision of the Property Standards Board of Appeals), and to allow 90 days (to comply with the order of the Board). Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

Councilman Walford: Mr. Bowie, don’t go away. Will the Council Staff do the notification to Mr. Swift?

Mr. Thompson: We will.

Councilman Webb: Mr. Chairman, I don’t know exactly what the ordinance is written in the way of parking lots, and what I’m in question about is on Mansfield Road, the old Albertson’s that’s closed down. I’m getting a lot of calls about the 18-wheelers. They’re just filling the lot up. I tried to call Walker Alley who has the property listed, but everybody’s out for Christmas I guess. But - - -

Mr. Bowie: And more so, that would be a zoning matter. But I’ll pass the concern on.

Councilman Webb: And also, behind Walgreen’s on the opposite side, I guess it’d be the south side of the cemetery, the old parking lot that used to be Summer Grove Baptist Church at one time, that’s also filling up with 18-wheelers.

Mr. Bowie: Okay, I’ll pass both of those on.

Councilman Walford: Mr. Bowie: 726 Kirby, check it for code violations please, and inoperable vehicle. I had two calls on that one if you would. Thank you very much Mr. Bowie.

Public Hearing:

Confirmation and/or Appointments, Adding Legislation to the Agenda and Public Comments

Confirmations and/or Appointments

Adding Legislation to the Agenda:

The Clerk read the following:

1. Resolution No. 205 of 2006: A resolution amending Resolution 192 of 2006 which appropriated funds to specific not-for-profit organizations from funds budgeted in the 2007 Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Mr. Thompson: Mr. Chairman at the time that this was drafted by our office, we neglected to put the proper amount in for Shreveport/Bossier Community Renewal and this would correct that oversight.

Councilman Walford: Okay. Is that the only addition to the agenda?

2. Resolution No. 206 of 2006: A resolution to request the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to re-examine the signage requirements for interstate 20 construction sites in Caddo and Bossier parishes; to require through tractor-trailer traffic to use I-220 during I-20 repairs, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Webb to add Resolution No(s). 205 and 206 of 2006. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

Public Comments (Agenda Items to be Adopted)

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION

TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCES: None.

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCES: None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION

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

The Clerk read the following:

1. Resolution No. 184 of 2006: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into, or request the Authority to enter into, one or more Swap Agreements, all in connection with certain outstanding bonds of the City or the Authority and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Postponed December 12, 2006)

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Bowman to postpone.

Councilman Shyne: Mr. Mayor. I would like to suggest in the near future and even in down the road when we start looking at Bond Attorneys, I wish we could also look at seeing if we could bring a mixture of minority attorneys in. So, we can kinda distribute the wealth, I would appreciate that.

Mayor Glover: Councilman Shyne, I can assure you that there will be change.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 194 OF 2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR’S SIGNATURE ON A LAND USE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WITH JONES ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, the City owns a tract of land located at 500 E. 79^th Street, also known as A. B. Palmer Park, Caddo Parish, Louisiana (“City property”); and

WHEREAS, a petroleum release from an underground storage tank occurred on property adjacent to the City property; and

WHEREAS, Jones Environmental, Inc. (“JEI”) has been contracted to perform an investigation which will define the location of soil and groundwater impact originating from said property adjacent to the City property; and

WHEREAS, to satisfy the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, soil boring and/or temporary monitoring wells must be installed on the City property; and

WHEREAS, once the investigation and/or remediation activities are complete, JEI will make certain that the City property is returned in the condition it was in prior to JEI’s activities; and

WHEREAS, JEI agrees to pay to the City $100.00 on the date of this fully executed agreement for soil boring on the City property; and

WHEREAS, should further investigation be required as a result of the soil boring, JEI agrees to pay to the City an additional annual permitting fee for utilization of the City property.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Cedric B. Glover, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized and empowered to execute a Land Use and Indemnity Agreement with Jones Environmental, Inc., substantially in accordance with the document filed along with the original copy of this resolution in the Office of the Clerk of Council on December 5, 2006, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

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 Shyne, seconded by Councilman Long to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 195 OF 2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DONATION OF SURPLUS SHREVEPORT POLICE VEHICLES TO THE RED RIVER PARISH SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT, AND

OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

BY;

WHEREAS, the City desires to donate six Ford Crown Victoria cars to the Red River Parish Sheriff’s Department 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, Louisiana Constitution Article VII, Section 14 provides for the donation of surplus properties between political subdivisions engaged in public safety activities as are the parties hereto; and,

WHEREAS, the Red River Parish Sheriff’s Department has agreed to accept all responsibility, financial obligations and liability associated with the acceptance of this donation; and,

WHEREAS the vehicles described herein are no longer capable of use by the Shreveport Police Department, and are hereby deemed surplus of the City of Shreveport; and,

WHEREAS, this donation, under these circumstances, provides for the most cost effective way to dispose of the vehicles.

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 Red River Parish Sheriff’s Department donating six Ford Crown Victoria cars.

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 Webb, seconded by Councilman Wooley to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 196 OF 2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A RELEASE FOR SURFACE DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DRILLING OF FIVE (5) OIL AND GAS WELLS LOCATED AT THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT’S SLUDGE FIELD LOCATION ALONG THE HARTS ISLAND ROAD, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY:

WHEREAS, a request has been made by Questar Exploration and Production Company of Tulsa, Oklahoma to obtain surface locations for oil and gas wells to be drilled on the City’s sludge field site; and

WHEREAS, the sale of the sludge field land to the City of Shreveport was subject to certain oil and gas leases, which continue to remain in effect, with a provision for access to the surface for development of the leases.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the Mayor of the City of Shreveport be, and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Shreveport, a release for surface damages associated with the drilling of five (5) oil and gas wells located at the City of Shreveport’s sludge field location along the Harts Island Road, and substantially in the form of the release filed in the Office of the Clerk of Council on December 26, 2006.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an offer of $5,000 per site location on four (4) new wells, and an offer of $2,500 on one (1) existing well site be accepted.

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.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Long to adopt.

Councilwoman Bowman: Mr. Dark, did you say that the city received what amount?

Mr. Dark: Ms. Bowman, the fact sheet says that the city will receive a total of $22,500 for allowing him to do this.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

5. Resolution No. 197 of 2006: Authorizing the Mayor to execute a donation agreement between the City of Shreveport and W. R. Properties, Inc., herein represented by Weyman Oden, President, for the Water Mains, Sewer Mains and all related appurtenances serving Willow Ridge at Stone Lakes, Unit 7, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Bowman to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 199 of 2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COTTAGE RIDGE, L.L.C. (COTTAGE RIDGE SUBDIVISION UNIT I, PHASE II), LOCATED AT 245 FLOURNOY LUCAS RD., TO CONNECT TO THE WATER & SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Cottage Ridge, L.L.C. 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 Cottage Ridge, L.L.C., be authorized to connect Cottage Ridge Subdivision Unit I, Phase II, located at 245 Flournoy Lucas Rd., 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.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Wooley , seconded by Councilman Bowman to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 200 OF 2006

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION FOR MILBANK DRIVE, MILBANK CIRCLE, AND PICKETT’S MILL DRIVE IN TWELVE OAKS SUBDIVSION UNIT 3 AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal,

and regular session convened, that the dedication for Milbank Drive, Milbank Circle, and Pickett’s Mill Drive in Section 9, (T16N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and as shown on the plats attached hereto and made a part hereof, be and the same is hereby accepted as dedicated to the public for public use in the City of Shreveport.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the original plat reflecting the dedication for Milbank Drive, Milbank Circle, and Pickett’s Mill Drive be recorded in the official records of the District Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or 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 RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Wooley, seconded by Councilman Bowman to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 201 OF 2006

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

By: Councilman Joe Shyne

WHEREAS, statistical information prepared and maintained by the Shreveport Police Department shows that criminal activity in Shreveport is on a downward trend; and

WHEREAS, this statistical information also shows that criminal activity in Shreveport is too high; and

WHEREAS, crime adversely affects the quality of life for citizens of Shreveport; and

WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the City of Shreveport to make the further reduction of crime a priority, and to enact policies and allocate resources to this end; and

WHEREAS, a Shreveport City Council Public Safety Committee (the Committee) is needed to work with the City Council, the Mayor, the police department and other public safety agencies of the city, parish, state and nation to insure that policies are enacted, and public funds are used in the most effective manner possible to reduce crime and make Shreveport citizens safe; and

WHEREAS, the Committee is needed to review and make recommendations concerning public safety policies and procedures, and budgets for the affected departments; and

WHEREAS, the Committee is needed to promote cooperation and coordination between all public safety agencies, especially those in Caddo and Bossier Parishes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that the Shreveport City Council Public Safety Committee (the Committee) is established for the purposes stated herein, and it is authorized to carry out the tasks outlined herein.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Committee shall consist of three City Council members appointed by the Chairman of the Council, the Mayor or his appointee, the Police Chief, and the Fire Chief.

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 severable and repealed.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Long to adopt.

Councilwoman Bowman: Question. Will you appoint Council Members to this committee. I remember when I first came up, and I had requested to be a part of that?

Councilman Walford: In my pocket awaiting passage of the legislation.

Councilwoman Bowman: Well thank you so very much.

Councilman Shyne: She’s so smart. Joyce.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

Mr. Thompson: Mr. Chairman, there were two add-ons that can be considered at this time.

Councilman Walford: Okay, if you would read them Mr. Thompson.

The Clerk read the following:

RESOLUTION NO. 205 OF 2006

A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 192 OF 2006 WHICH APPROPRIATED FUNDS TO SPECIFIC NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FROM FUNDS BUDGETED IN THE 2007 RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN MONTY WALFORD

WHEREAS, Resolution 192 of 2006 was approved by the City Council on December 12, 2006; and

WHEREAS, said resolution allocated Riverfront Development Special Revenue Funds to not-for-profit organizations; and

WHEREAS, in said resolution the intent as stated in the fact sheet was to decrease Shreveport-Bossier Community Renewal by $30,000 leaving an allocation of $45,000; and

WHEREAS, when said resolution was drafted, the drafter inadvertently did not decrease Shreveport-Bossier Community Renewal allocations by intended amount.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that Resolution 192 of 2006 be amended to reduce the $75,000 appropriated on behalf of Shreveport-Bossier Community Renewal, by $30,000, leaving a balance of $45,000.

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

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

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Walford to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 206 2006

A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT TO RE-EXAMINE THE SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERSTATE 20 CONSTRUCTION SITES IN CADDO AND BOSSIER PARISHES; TO REQUIRE THROUGH TRACTOR-TRAILER TRAFFIC TO USE I-220 DURING I-20 REPAIRS, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

By: Councilman Monty Walford

WHEREAS, Interstate 20 runs east-west through Caddo and Bossier Parishes, and the I-20 right-of-way is narrowest as it runs through the shopping, casino, and downtown areas of Shreveport and Bossier City; and

WHEREAS, during this month and in recent years there have been several vehicular accidents on I-20 involving tractor-trailers which have caused death and serious injury; and

WHEREAS, some of these accidents have occurred in construction zones; and

WHEREAS, the December 19, 2006, edition of The Times cites the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety as authority for the following facts: Loaded tractor-trailers take 20-40 percent farther than cars to stop, and the discrepancy is even greater when trucks are carrying a heavy load; and about 3,600-3,700 occupants of passenger vehicles die each year in tractor-trailer accidents; and

WHEREAS, it appears that better signage, and the use of I-220 by through traffic, especially tractor-trailers, would have prevented some of these accidents.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is urged and requested to re-examine the signage requirements for construction, repair and maintenance sites on Interstate 20 in Caddo and Bossier Parishes to insure that all drivers, especially truck drivers, receive timely and necessary information to maneuver these areas safely, and to prevent, to the greatest extent possible, accidents at or near these sites.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development require truck drivers traveling on Interstate 20 through Shreveport-Bossier to take I-220 when I-20 is under construction, repair or maintenance.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be transmitted to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development by the Mayor of the City of Shreveport, or in his stead, the Director of Operational Services, and that said letter of transmittal shall request a reply to this resolution.

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

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

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Long, seconded by Councilman Wooley to adopt.

Councilman Webb: Yes, I would like to make a substitute motion to make that permanent.

Mr. Thompson: You mean all trucks? One of the reasons it wasn’t drafted that way is there is some concern about directing all of the trucks all of the time across our water supply, by Mr. Strong.

Councilman Webb: Okay, I withdraw my motion for right now.

Councilman Walford: In the way of discussion, this was mine, and I just don’t want to see us have a repeat of the accidents that we’ve had, especially the ones that killed a child by the Fairgrounds. And I think if we can get signage far enough west and east, I don’t believe the 18-wheelers want to be sitting in single traffic. I think they would much prefer to go around if they knew about the construction. So, I would ask for your vote on this.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

Councilman Long: Mr. Chairman, could I briefly interrupt acknowledge a distinguished guest here in the Chamber at this time, and that’s Mr. Frank Koerner, sitting in the back row there, who is a citizen of Councilman Wooley’s district, but his business is in District C, so I just wanted to welcome him today to the City Council Meeting.

Councilman Shyne: And Mr. Chairman, I was told that that was Mike’s financial Chairman, is that - - -

Councilman Long: Well, not really. I don’t know who told you that.

Councilman Walford: Welcome Mr. Koerner, and I’m going to try and get back on track here.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (Not to be adopted prior to January 9, 2007)

1. Resolution No. 202 of 2006: A resolution authorizing donation of surplus Shreveport Police vehicles to the City of Ringgold, Louisiana, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

2. Resolution No. 203 of 2006: A resolution authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City of Shreveport and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

3. Resolution No. 204 of 2006: A resolution authorizing the amendment to the SMG Management agreement, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Webb to introduce Resolution No(s). 202, 203, and 204 of 2006 to lay over until January 9, 2007 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (Not to be adopted prior to January 9, 2007)

1. Ordinance No. 214 of 2006: An ordinance repealing Chapter 42, Article XI, Oil and Gas Wells Division 2, Cross Lake and vicinity of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport, and to amend and replace Section 78-344, General Prohibitions and Land Altering Activities, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

2. Ordinance No. 215 of 2006: ZONING – C94-06: 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 Hutchinson, 190 feet north of Greenwood Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District,, to B-4, Buffer Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

3. Ordinance No. 216 of 2006: ZONING – C-96-06: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport, zoning ordinance by rezoning property located on the northwest corner of Line Avenue and Dalzell Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from SP-1-E, Special Public Interest/Extended Use (Highland Urban Conservation) District, Limited to “General Practive Medical Office, or Restaurant with a maximum of 1200 sq ft, or Light Retail and Office Uses” only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

4. Ordinance No. 217 of 2006: ZONING – C-99-06: 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 Norris Ferry Road, 300 feet north of the entrance to Southern Trace Parkway, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from R-2-E, Suburban, Multi-Family Residence Extended Use District to R-2-E, Suburban, Multi-Family Residence Extended Use District, “Limited to sales office use”, only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Wooley)

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Webb, seconded by Councilman Shyne to introduce Ordinance No(s). 214, 215, 216, and 217 of 2006 to lay over until January 9, 2007 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (Numbers are assigned Ordinance Numbers)

1. Ordinance No. 184 of 2006: An ordinance creating Stop intersections within the City limits of the City of Shreveport and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Wooley) (Postponed December 12, 2006)

Having passed first reading on November 28, 2006 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Wooley, seconded by Councilman Bowman to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

2. Ordinance No. 206 of 2006: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the lease agreement with Cedar Grove Affirms Real Effort Neighborhood Association (C.A.R.E), and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Wooley) (Postponed December 12, 2006)

Having passed first reading on November 28, 2006 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Wooley, seconded by Councilman Shyne to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

3. Ordinance No. 210 of 2006: An ordinance declaring a certain adjudicated property to be surplus and to authorize the Mayor of the City of Shreveport to donate the City of Shreveport’s tax interest in a certain surplus adjudicated property, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

Having passed first reading on December 12, 2006 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Walford to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

4. Ordinance No. 211 of 2006: An ordinance declaring certain adjudicated properties to be surplus and to authorize the Mayor of the City of Shreveport to sell the City of Shreveport’s tax interest in certain surplus adjudicated properties, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Webb/G/Bowman)

Having passed first reading on December 12, 2006 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Webb, seconded by Councilman Bowman to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

5. Ordinance No. 212 of 2006: An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 176 of 1998 that created a stop intersection at the intersection of Chateau Drive and Marseille Drive, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (F/Shyne)

Having passed first reading on December 12, 2006 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Wooley to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

6. Ordinance No. 213 of 2006: An ordinance closing and abandoning a 10 foot-wide sewer sanitary easement located in the Beaux Rivages Subdivision, Unit No. 2 in the east ½ of Section 31, (T17N-R13W), Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Wooley)

Having passed first reading on December 12, 2006 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Wooley, seconded by Councilman Bowman to adopt.

Councilman Webb: We’re moving along like Commissioners.

Councilwoman Bowman: There you go Ron, I was thinking the same thing.

Councilman Shyne: Well, I don’t want you all to get too happy now, this is not the Parish Commission. If that’s what you want it to be, go back to it. This is City Council.

Councilwoman Bowman: Out of Order.

Councilman Walford: Point of Order?

Councilwoman Bowman: I’m not going to comment on Mr. Shyne’s - - -

Councilman Shyne: Please don’t.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.

Councilwoman Bowman: No, cause you won’t like it. D. Ordinances on second reading. When I see Ordinances on here, since I’m not on the Parish Commission any longer, and I do want a clear understanding on what’s going on, and to be about the business of the City of Shreveport, a resolution is next under Unfinished Business. With the Parish if you read our Charter, and our Bylaws, and I’m getting an understanding.

Councilman Walford: Okay.

Councilwoman Bowman: Ordinances are in fact basically the law.

Councilman Walford: But Resolutions as far as the Parish was concerned, and I would certainly like for Ms. Glass or someone to explain to me what effect does that have because according to what our Bylaws, Resolutions basically didn’t mean anything. It was like you were - - - had no effect on the law. Is that the same here?

Ms. Glass: I’m sure it is basically the same as the Parish Commission and I wouldn’t say that a resolution has no affect. It is not the law that - - - normally we would do an ordinance if it’s a law that the public has to comply with. But a resolution may be authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract. So, it has affect, but it’s more of a one time or short term thing, or it could be an expression of intent of the Council, like I say the authority - - - like the Council giving the Mayor authority to sign something, something of more of a one time nature.

Councilwoman Bowman: Okay, and it’s not like anything binding or drastic.

Ms. Glass: Well, you again it’s hard to think of all the possible examples. For example, you amend your rules using a resolution. So, I guess you could look at that as something that is more long term. But I guess the main difference is that when you are telling the public something that they have to do, you make sure you do it by Ordinance. A resolution is short affect.

The adopted ordinances and amendments follow:

ORDINANCE NO. 206 OF 2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CEDARGROVE AFFIRMS REAL EFFORT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION (C.A.R.E.) AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: Councilman Robertson

WHEREAS, Ordinance 114 of 2005 authorized the City to lease a portion of the old A. B. Palmer Community Center (500 Thornhill Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana) to C.A.R.E for an initial term of five (5) years with the option to renew the lease for three (3) additional terms of two (2) years each; and

WHEREAS, C.A.R.E. is a 501 (c)(3) Louisiana non-profit corporation whose purpose includes, but is not limited to, the development and revitalization of the Cedar Grove Community; and

WHEREAS, the Lease Agreement requires C.A.R.E. to construct a partition wall in the interior of the leased premises to separate the leased premises from that portion of the property remaining under SPAR’s authority, supervision and control; and

WHEREAS, the City has determined that the reserved portion of the Leased Premises is not needed by City for a public purpose; and

WHEREAS City desires to amend the Lease Agreement to permit C.A.R.E. to lease the entire building.

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 amendment to the Lease Agreement with C.A.R.E. substantially in accord with the draft hereof filed for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Council on November 28, 2006.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a certified copy of the amendment authorized herein or an extract thereof, shall be filed and recorded in the conveyance records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

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

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

ORDINANCE N0. 211 OF 2006

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT TO SELL THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has a tax interest in the herein below described properties which have been adjudicated for the non-payment of City property taxes; and

WHEREAS, the herein below described properties are not needed for public purposes and should be declared surplus properties; and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has received offers to purchase its tax interest in the herein below described properties as indicated below.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED 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:

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the City Council of the City of Shreveport does hereby authorize the sale of its tax interest in the herein below described properties for an amount not less than the offer as indicated below:

Property No. 1 Legal Description - Lot 16 & W/2 of Lot 15, Ingleside Annex, a subdivision in the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, as per plat thereof recorded in Book 50, Page 393 of the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon.

(GEO#171410-149-0080-00) Municipal Address - 2825 DeSoto Street

AMOUNT OFFERED: $2,500.00 APPRAISED VALUE: $15,000.00 DISTRICT G

Property No. 2: Legal Description - Lot 56 & W/2 of Lot 55, Edgehill Annex, Unit 1, a subdivision in the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, as per plat thereof recorded in Book 450, Page 123 of the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon.

(GEO#171403-095-0070-00) Municipal Address - 3648 Judson Street

AMOUNT OFFERED: $1,500.00 APPRAISED VALUE: $5,000.00 DISTRICT G

Property No. 3: Legal Description - Lot MM, Blk. 1, Re-Subdivision of Broadview Subdivision, a subdivision in the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, as per plat thereof recorded in Book 600, Page 497, of the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon.

(GEO#171535-004-0039-00) Municipal Address - 17955 None

AMOUNT OFFERED: $100.00 APPRAISED VALUE: $600.00 DISTRICT E

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor of the City of Shreveport shall be authorized to do any and all things and to sign any and all documents, including Acts of Cash Sale, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney necessary to effectuate the purposes set forth herein.

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 severable.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 212 OF 2006

AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 176 OF 1998 THAT CREATED A STOP INTERSECTION AT THE INTERSECTION OF CHATEAU DRIVE AND MARSEILLE DRIVE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT

THERETO.

BY:

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due,

legal and regular session convened that Ordinance No. 176 of 1998 that created and established

the intersection of Chateau Drive and Marseille Drive as a stop intersection is hereby repealed.

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. 213 OF 2006

AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 10 FOOT- WIDE SEWER SANITARY EASEMENT LOCATED IN THE BREAUX RIVAGES SUBDIVISION UNIT NO 2. IN THE EAST ½ OF SECTION 31, (T17N-R13W) , SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, today the Property Management Section of the Department of Operational Services has received a request to close and abandon the above sewer sanitary easement.

WHEREAS, Water and Sewerage Engineering has reviewed this request and has no objections to this closure and abandonment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the 10 foot-wide sewer sanitary easement in the Breaux Rivages Subdivision Unit No. 2 located in East ½ of Section 31 (T17N-R13W), Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana and as shown and as indicated on the plat attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby closed and abandoned.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a certified copy of this ordinance be filed and recorded in the official records of the District Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

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

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Mr. Thompson: I’m now aware of any matter that’s on Unfinished business that is to be removed and voted on today.

1. Resolution No. 100 of 2006: Authorizing the release of mortgages and cancellation of promissory notes executed by Shreveport Publishing Corporation (now Snap Property, LLC) in favor of the City of Shreveport in connection with the neighborhood improvement leveraging project and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Introduced June 13, 2006 – Postponed November 28, 2006)

2. Ordinance No. 122 of 2006: An Ordinance to amend portions of Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances relative to traffic and vehicles and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester) (Introduced August 22, 2006 – Postponed November 28, 2006)

3. Ordinance No. 131 of 2006: Amending certain sections of Chapter 38 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to housing and property standards and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Introduced August 22, 2006 - (Postponed November 28, 2006)

4. Ordinance No. 204 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 Budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Disparity Study) (A/Lester) (Introduced November 14, 2006 – Tabled December 12, 2006)

5. Ordinance No. 205 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Introduced November 14, 2006 – Tabled December 12, 2006)

6. MPC APPROVAL - CASE NO. SC-102-06: Property located on the north side of MLK Drive approximately 830 feet west of Hilry Huckaby III Avenue. (Subdivision Request – No Ordinance Required) (A/Lester) (Remanded to MPC December 12, 2006)

NEW BUSINESS:

Mr. Thompson: I don’t think that we have any appeals that we have not already dealt with to be taken up today.

PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS

HBO0600239 – 4133 San Jacinto Avenue (G/Bowman) Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Swift, 3020 Regent Street, Shreveport, LA 71109 (B/Walford) Decision rendered December 21, 2006, to uphold the decision of the Property Standards Boards of Appeals.

HBO0600281 – 2524 W. College Street Mr. Billy Drayden, 2536 W. College Street, Shreveport, LA (G/Bowman) Decision rendered December 21, 2006 to Postpone until March 26, 2007.

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES:

Councilman Walford: Very briefly, I will now give the committee assignments sine we created our last committee. So, you will be receiving those.

CLERK’S REPORT:

Mr. Thompson: We have none Mr. Chairman.

THE COMMITTEE RISES AND REPORTS: (Reconvenes Regular Council Meeting)

ADJOURNMENT: there being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:16 p.m.

Clerk Note(s):

*** The special meeting to address an appeal for the revocation of permit to sell alcoholic beverages at Phat Katz Lounge, 4303 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, Louisiana, has been rescheduled for January 8, 2006. The meeting will be held in the Governmental Chambers, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana, at 4:00 p.m. or immediately following the regular Shreveport City Council Administrative Conference, whichever occurs later. (G/Bowman)

*** Items postponed until a specific date may be considered prior to the postponed date.

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//s// Monty Walford, Chairman

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//s// Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council