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Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana

December 9, 2008

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Vice-Chairman Joyce Bowman at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 9, 2008, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Councilman Shyne: Let us all stand. Tom, let somebody pick up your name plate there because I want everybody to - - -

Mr. Dark: I don’t have a name plate Mr. Shyne.

Councilman Long: They didn’t make him one.

Councilman Shyne: Well what was that that fell on the ground?

Councilwoman Bowman: Come on and pray Councilman.

Councilman Shyne: Well, lets bow our heads then.

Invocation was given by Councilman Shyne.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Walford.

Councilman Shyne: My prayer was short, so the meeting will be what? Nice and short.

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

Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Long to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, November 24, 2008 and Council Meeting, Tuesday, November 25, 2008. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

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

Awards and recognition of distinguished guests by City Council members, not to exceed fifteen minutes.

Councilwoman Bowman: Before I come to you Dale, I have one and that is LaTonya “Tonya” Bogan was born on December 13, 1974 to the proud parents of Arthur & Barbara Bogan both from Mansfield, La. Tonya native of Shreveport, La graduated in 1992 from Fair Park High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information System from Grambling State University in 1997. Tonya is the proud mother of two lovely girls, Jasmin & Keyarah Samuels, Tonya is currently an employee of the Shreveport in the City Council office where she brings joy to all around her. And we all do dearly love her. Happy Birthday Tonya, and she’s in the control room.

Councilman Lester: Now, will you please let our mothers out of the closet!

Awards and recognition of distinguished guests by the Mayor, not to exceed fifteen minutes.

Mr. Sibley: Thank you Madam Chairman. We do have one presentation. I’m going to call on Mrs. Moore to come forward and I think Rick went up to get the item, but Ms. Moore has a presentation to make to the Council, so we’re going to call on her today.

Ms. Moore: Good evening. First of all, I’d like to say thank you so much for providing the funding necessary for us to complete the process for NIP. It is extremely important that they get the contracts within the first quarter. Many times their projects start in January and February, particularly those that deal with the school board. The school ends in June, and quite often contracts, where there’s not time to get to them in May and June of each year, and so I truly appreciate you for that. I’m standing here today because we’re about to complete the fifth year of NIP. It has been a wonderful program and it could not have happened without the support of the Council. Particularly the leadership of Councilman Lester, whose vision it was to start the Neighborhood Investment Program. The support of the previous Council and the continued support of this Council. We have funded over 41 agencies, and we have completed over 153 projects. These projects were not available before NIP, before NIP the agencies did not have the capacity or the resources to be able to do this. And so on behalf of the NIP participants, we have a plaque for you. And I want to read the plaque to you and all of the NIP participants were excited about the NIP program, they continue to be excited about it, they have done some wonderful things. We also want to acknowledge the administration. If it was not for the administration allowing us to assist in administering this program, we too think that it would not have been a success. So it reads: This special service award is presented to the Shreveport City Council for the development and implementation of the Neighborhood Investment Program. The Resolution No. 94 of 2003, authored by Councilman Calvin Ben Lester, Jr., District A. Presented by the Department of Community Development and all of the NIP recipients. Bonnie Moore, Director, December 4, 2008. And thank you so much for your support.

Councilwoman Bowman: How about letting Calvin come down and receive that.

Ms. Moore: It was our intent to give this at the NIP reception, but Councilman Walford and Lester, both left before we were able to give it to them, but we appreciate you coming though.

Councilman Lester: It was bath time.

Councilman Shyne: Calvin, just a minute, let the photographer from the Shreveport Times come up and take y’all’s picture.

Councilman Lester: No, no. Thank you.

Mr. Sibley: Thank you Madam Chairman.

Councilwoman Bowman: Thank you. Is that all you had?

Mr. Sibley: That’s it.

Communications of the Mayor relative to city business other than awards and recognition of distinguished guests.

Councilwoman Bowman: Since I have the privilege of being Mayor Pro Tem, I was taking requests from anybody who gave me request basically, and one request I had other than Tonya’s birthday, was Sheriff Steve Prator in the parking lot said that we needed to have the $10 lap dance sign removed from Deja Vu, it’s quite tacky. And will someone give them a call and let them know that the Mayor for today requested that they take that tacky sign down. Thank you.

Reports: Property Standards Report

Mr. Holt: The only report I have is for Councilman Long, he’s already got it, and he’s busy delivering flowers. So, if you have any other requests, I’ll be glad to take them.

Councilman Shyne: Just tell Councilman Long since he’s delivering flowers, he can bring me a pomegranate for Christmas.

Mr. Holt: I’ll tell him that.

Public Hearing: Proposed 2009 Downtown Development District Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Councilwoman Bowman: The public hearing is now open. Is there a presentation from the Administration?

Mr. Dark: Just a very brief one Madam Mayor Pro Tem. This is a legal requirement that has to be met before any operating budget can be passed. We held the public hearing on all the other operating budgets a couple of weeks ago, so this one is on Ordinance No. 162, which is the DDA Budget. It’s approximately $1.7 (million) for operations, and another $1.7 (million) for Capital Improvements. Mr. Shea, the Executive Director is here if anyone has any questions for him, or if he wants to make a presentation.

Councilwoman Bowman: Mr. Shea?

Mr. Shea: I covered what I needed to cover during the workshop.

Councilwoman Bowman: Do we have anyone here to speak in favor of the Downtown Development District Budget ordinance? Does anyone wish to speak in opposition to the Downtown Development District Budget ordinance? If not then this public hearing is now closed.

Adding Items to the Agenda, Public Comments, Confirmations and Appointments.

Adding Items to the Agenda (Clerk reads items into the record - public comments allowed on items proposed to be added, then items can be added only after unanimous vote [ See Act 131 of 2008])

The Clerk read the following:

1. Resolution No. 274 of 2008: A Resolution authorizing the receipt of a grant from the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency; authorizing the execution of contracts, documents and instruments on behalf of the City of Shreveport relative to receipt and disbursal of the funds; authorizing disbursal of the proceeds of the funds to or on behalf of qualifying first time homebuyers; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

2. Ordinance No. 176 of 2008: An ordinance authorizing the lease of City owned property located at 601 Benton Kelly Drive to MB Industries, L.L.C., and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Wooley)

Mr. Thompson: I believe that there is a provision in the Act 131 of 2008 that states that we’re supposed to state why they’re being added. Tom, do you want to add any comments to either or both of these?

Mr. Dark: I’d be happy to Mr. Thompson. The City has recently received the Housing and Financing Agency Grant, and the reason this is on the agenda is that we can’t proceed with actually accepting it, unless the Council adopts this resolution at some point. And the other one, the leasing City Property to MB Industries is a three-reader because of advertising requirements, it can’t be passed until the first Council Meeting in January. We’re hopeful to have all the negotiations worked out between now and then. And this is being introduced to give us a head start.

Councilman Shyne: So moved Madam Chairman.

Mr. Thompson: Mr. Shyne, not quite. Act 131 of 2008 also provides that the Council must provide an opportunity for Public Comments before either of these items are added. You may want to ask if anybody wants to comment Pro or Con as it relates to these.

Councilwoman Bowman: Do we have anyone here in favor of adding this to the agenda? Do we have anyone here to speak in opposition?

Councilman Shyne: So moved again Madam Chairman, we’ve dotted all “I(s)” and crossed all “T(s)”.

Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Walford to add Resolution No. 274 of 2008 and Ordinance No. 176 of 2008. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

Mr. Thompson: For the record Madam Chairman, that was a unanimous vote of all the Council Members who were present, and could vote.

Councilwoman Bowman: Yes sir, that’s correct. Thank you.

Public Comments (Comments on items to be adopted)

Mr. Darrell Norberg: (535 Applespice Dr) Madam Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen, Tom, we’re going to miss you.

Mr. Dark: Thank you.

Mr. Norberg: I’d like to speak to the proposal about changing water rates for commercial water rates. This is just a point of information. There are residences in this city that are on commercial rates. We have master meters, and the water distribution is taken care of by the homeowners, not by the city. So, we’re given a commercial rate for that water, because there is very little cost to the city other than for the water. And I do know that Apple Tree Home Association, I’m the president and represent 141 residents there, we would like to recommend that you consider that fact and maybe possibly amending this proposal so that you can address that situation. It’s kind of unusual for the city to approve a water rate, when it’s really not for water, it’s for the budget that seems out of place. But anyway (inaudible) request. Thank you very much.

Confirmations and Appointments:

Downtown Development Authority Terry E. Moore

Jeff Spikes

Motion by Councilman Lester, seconded by Councilman Wooley to confirm the executive appointments of Terry E. Moore and Jeff Spikes to the Downtown Development Authority. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

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:

RESOLUTION NO. 263 OF 2008

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2009 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROGRAM OF WORK AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY:

WHEREAS, Act 554 of 1978, which authorized the creation of the Downtown Development Authority, requires that a formal Program of Work for the DDA be adopted annually by the City Council; and

WHEREAS, the DDA has prepared and formally adopted its Program of Work for the year 2009 and recommended its approval by the City Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that it approves the 2009 Downtown Development Authority Program of Work, as provided to the Clerk of Council with the original copy of this resolution on November 11, 2008.

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 to be 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 Walford, seconded by Councilman Wooley to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

2. Resolution No. 271 of 2008: Authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract between the City of Shreveport and Triton Water Technologies, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester and E/Webb)

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Lester, seconded by Councilman Wooley to postpone until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 272 OF 2008

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY TRAVEL POLICY AS REQUIRED BY ORDINANCE NO. 151 OF 2008

WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 151 of 2008, which established a City Travel Policy, and;

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 151 of 2008 required that the Chief Administrative Officer prepare a detailed Travel Policy to implement the provisions of said ordinance and to submit it to the City Council for approval by December 8, 2008.

NOW, THEREFORE BR IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in legal session convened, that it hereby acknowledges receipt of the Travel Policies and Procedures prepared by the Chief Administrative Officer and approves said document, effective January 1, 2009.

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 Walford, seconded by Councilman Shyne to adopt.

Councilman Walford: Just very briefly, the question I had yesterday, that was under your penalties with the 30 days, it didn’t conflict with the travel card policy. So, in fact, I am very glad to see that you put that in there. I commend you on the job you did on that Mr. Dark. Thank you.

Councilman Shyne: And Councilman Walford, it’s very seldom you put me in a position where I can commend you on some legislation. And I’d like to commend you on an excellent piece of legislation. It will bring this Council up to date when it comes to our travel policy, and I want to thank you for that. I don’t know how you got the idea, but it’s a great idea. I don’t know whether Councilman Lester gave it to you, or whether it was something that you came up with on your own, but it was a great idea.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS: (Not to be adopted prior to December 23, 2008)

The Clerk read the following:

1. Resolution No. 273 of 2008: A resolution authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to execute a permanent right of way and easement with Centerpoint Energy, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (F/Shyne)

2. Resolution No. 274 of 2008: A Resolution authorizing the receipt of a grant from the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency; authorizing the execution of contracts, documents and instruments on behalf of the City of Shreveport relative to receipt and disbursal of the funds; authorizing disbursal of the proceeds of the funds to or on behalf of qualifying first time homebuyers; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Shyne to introduce Resolution No(s). 273 and 274 of 2008 to lay over until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: (Not to be adopted prior December 23, 2008)

1. Ordinance No. 175 of 2008: Am ordinance de-annexing to reduce the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport – as a 1.15 acre tract of land located north of Southern Trace Parkway and East of lamplight way in the Southern Trace Phase V – Section XXI Subdivision in Section 29 (T16N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Wooley)

2. Ordinance No. 176 of 2008: An ordinance authorizing the lease of City owned property located at 601 Benton Kelly Drive to MB Industries, L.L.C., and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Wooley)

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Wooley, seconded by Councilman Shyne to introduce Ordinance No(s). 175 and 176 to lay over until the next regular meeting.

Councilman Wooley: Just for the benefit of the Council, I’d like to ask Mr. Westmoreland to come up to explain the de-annexation. I know there was some question about that yesterday. I know it’s only for introduction, but that way you can hear the information, and that gives you time.

Mr. Westmoreland: Madam Chairman, Members of the Council, I’m here on behalf of my client, Dr. Blair Drummond and his wife Erin Drummond. What we’re asking for here is a de-annexation of a simple 1.15 acre tract of land. If you look at this plat, Dr. Drummond owns this property that is 1.4 acres, he also owns this property here. The part that we’re seeking to de-annex is this 1.15 acre tract right here. He is currently finishing up a home in Southern Trace on a 4 acre lot. It’s going to be a considerable property with improvements. We had annexed the 1.15 a while ago thinking that it was needed, the development of that lot, in fact it is not. We’re asking for the de-annexation simply because what it does, it chops these up, one piece of his land in the city, one piece out of the city. And simply creating this 4 acre lot that will be in the city will be subject to Parish and City taxes. And a very sizeable home being built on it, so I guess my point in bringing that up is tax dollars that will be accumulated from the lot, one are going to be considerable. And simply to remove 1.15 acre tract there from the City limits so that all of this can remain together as one piece. It can also be assessed as one piece. You don’t have a part of the property in the city limits, part of the property out of the city limits. And he’s simply trying to get all his property just kind of good and straight so in his words, his wife won’t have to deal with it if anything happened to him. So, that’s why we’re here today, and we’ll entertain any questions. I appreciate Councilman Wooley listening to my ramblings and understanding what we’re trying to do here.

Councilman Walford: Wouldn’t it be more advantageous to the City to annex the other instead of de-annexing the one that’s already in the city?

Mr. Westmoreland: Perhaps, the problem is we don’t know what’s going to happen with that other piece. I mean it’s not really up for sale, it’s just being held, it’s timber property. So, perhaps it would be more advantageous to the city, but he doesn’t really know what he’s going to do with that piece of property, he doesn’t have any current plans for it.

Councilman Walford: But if we’re just trying to be consistent with the two pieces of property, it would look to me like it would be much better for the city. I see heads nodding over there, so somebody agrees with me. Thank you.

Mr. Westmoreland: Well I understand your point, but I’d like to re-emphasize again the tax dollars that are going to be generated on this 4.48 acre lot with the home are going to be considerable, I mean in excess of $500,000 value. And so when we’re looking at a 1 acre tract versus the improved tract that has been built and will soon be online for taxes for the city, I think you’re much better off with the 4 acre lot with a nice home on it. I appreciate your time, thank you.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

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

The Clerk read the following:

1. Ordinance No. 162 of 2008: An ordinance adopting the 2009 Downtown Development District Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Postponed November 25, 2008)

Having passed first reading on November 11, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Long to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

2. Ordinance No. 163 of 2008: An ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article IV of Ordinances to enact Division 12 relative to the creation and establishment of the Department of Property Standards, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on November 25, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Wooley to adopt.

Councilman Walford: Probably a good idea to create them since we funded them.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

3. Ordinance No. 164 of 2008: An ordinance amending and re-enacting a portion of Section 22-1, Schedule of Permit and Inspection Fees, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on November 25, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Long, seconded by Councilman Shyne to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

4. Ordinance No. 165 of 2008: An ordinance amending portions of Chapter 94 of the Code of Ordinances relative to Water and Sewerage Rates, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on November 25, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Lester, seconded by Councilman Long to adopt.

Councilman Long: Mike, you and I’ve talked about this before, but for the benefit of the folks here, there are several communities in my district and Councilman Wooley has several in his district that are essentially residential properties. What’s the argument or logic to charge them a business rate, versus a residential rate?

Mr. Strong: Well, this would be similar to what you would see in a commercial or an industrial business. They didn’t have the numerous lines on the inside of their facility, like you would have with this facility. And it’s operated as a residential subdivision, but they do it with a single meter versus having the meters that we actually go and read individually.

Councilman Long: But in a sense, wouldn’t that be less cost to us from a monitoring standpoint, having just one meter to read or to deal with relative to all that?

Mr. Strong: That’s what I said. This is similar to commercial and industrial. So the answer is by bringing it all up to one fee, which is done in other cities is what we’re doing. So to say that it’s less costly, the answer is yeah, we do not maintain the lines on the inside of a commercial facility or on the inside of this facility.

Councilman Long: Alright so, am I hearing that other cities do the same thing for their residential developments of this nature? Meaning that they charge a business rate versus a residential rate? And the other question is what is the main difference between the residential rate and the business rate in this scenario?

Mr. Strong: Let me see if I brought the fees out. I’d given you all a chart.

Councilman Long: I know, and I apologize.

Mr. Strong: It’s been on there, because what they’re charging right now on the residential water rate is $2.70. And I was saying that the commercial is $2.37 per thousand gallon. So that would be the difference. It would go from $2.37 up to the $2.70.

Councilman Long: And residential stay down to $2.39?

Mr. Strong: Pardon?

Councilman Long: I’m looking at the rates here. It says that the residential stays at the $2.39, or does it go up to $2.70 as well?

Mr. Strong: It goes up to $2.70.

Councilman Long: So essentially the same rate. Is that what I’m hearing? The business and the residential is the same?

Mr. Strong: No sir, it will be under the new - - -

Councilman Long: I know. Now it’s not, but it will be - - -

Mr. Strong: That is correct. It will be $2.70 for the water.

Councilman Long: Okay, so everybody pays $2.70.

Mr. Strong: And be under that new program.

Councilman Long: And the differences where we have them, is one of the changes as part of this proposed rate structure, is just that of the minimal billing that some people were experiencing in the past?

Mr. Strong: That goes to the residential side of where if a resident right now, that if it’s under a thousand gallons, they would get a flat rate. Now, if it’s 3,000 gallons or less, it would be a flat rate.

Councilman Wooley: Question. Someone who is not a resident, and does not live in a community where one meter reads all, what is their rate going to be?

Mr. Strong: The same as it is now, $2.70.

Councilman Wooley: So every resident will pay $2.70 across the board in the City of Shreveport if we do this?

Mr. Strong: Residents right now, yes sir. You would pay $2.70 per thousand gallon.

Councilman Long: Well I’m reading the ordinance here, and under Section 94-165, paragraph 2, Quantity charge, calculation the user change portion on the customer class is $2.39. Now that’s effective January 1, 2009, what does that relate to? No, that’s the sewer charge.

Mr. Strong: Yes, you’re getting into the sewer now. Now if you come over to the sewer, look at the user charge and the (inaudible) charge, and you come up to $3.58 for the sewer quantity charge.

Councilman Long: Right, okay. So essentially, it looks like it’s going to normalize this whole thing across the board is what it looks like to me.

Mr. Strong: That’s what it’s set up for.

Mr. Dark: Madam Chair, the one thing that I think I probably ought to point out is if you live in an apartment complex, then you’re paying commercial rates already.

Mr. Strong: Correct.

Mr. Dark: That the advantage is if you live in a - - - like an Appletree, a homeowner group where everybody owns their home, you were paid a different rate perhaps than for the other folk.

Councilman Long: Will they be charged the old rate at the lower residential rate? Were these homeowner associations being charged at a lower rate?

Mr. Strong: They were being charged a commercial rate, same as an apartment would be.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

5. Ordinance No. 166 of 2008: An ordinance amending and reenacting Chapter 98 of the Code of Ordinances relative to vegetation, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on November 25, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Lester to postpone until the next regular meeting.

Councilman Walford: I think we mentioned it yesterday, and hopefully we’ll come to some resolution in the two weeks, if we don’t we’ll work on it.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

6. Ordinance No. 167 of 2008: An ordinance closing and abandoning the 40 foot wide Van Buren Street dedication in the Newton Heights Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

Having passed first reading on November 25, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Lester, seconded by Councilman Walford to postpone until the next regular meeting.

Councilman Lester: Mike, please get with me at the end of the meeting on this please. Thank you Madam Chairman.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

7. Ordinance No. 168 of 2008: An ordinance closing and abandoning a portion of the 30 foot wide Klug Pines Road dedication in the Nichols Subdivision. (G/Bowman)

Having passed first reading on November 25, 2008 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 Lester to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

8. Ordinance No. 169 of 2008: An ordinance creating and establishing a No Parking Zone between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., Monday through Friday on both sides of Thornhill Avenue between Kings Highway and Rutherford Street, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

Having passed first reading on November 25, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Long to adopt.

Councilman Walford: Madam Chair, just echoing what was said yesterday that the Caddo Parish School Board needs to come up with parking in that area. That’s it.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

9. Ordinance No. 170 of 2008: An ordinance creating and establishing Stop intersections and establishing speed limits in the Burgundy Oaks Subdivision within the city limits of the City of Shreveport, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Webb)

Having passed first reading on November 25, 2008 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 Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

10. Ordinance No. 171 of 2008: ZONING - C-14-08: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance. Application by Matthew Brown Sportspectrum to rezone property located on the NW corner of East 70^th Street and Fern, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from B-1, Buffer Business District, to B-1-E, Buffer Business/Extended Use District limited to “a sport specialty shop as described at the public hearing” only. and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Long)

Having passed first reading on November 25, 2008 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 Long. The Clerk read the following:

Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance No. 171 of 2008

Delete the ordinance as introduced and substitute the attached ordinance marked “Revised.”

Motion by Councilman Long, seconded by Councilman Wooley to adopt Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance No. 171 of 2008.

Councilman Long: Roy, come up and talk to us please. Is this just the base zoning on that location, has nothing to do with the restaurant use?

Mr. Jambor: That is correct. The reason it’s just now coming to you, as you’re probably aware, that’s a very strange piece of property. A lot of Levy Board easements? And brandished issues and they just need to get us the correct legal, the piece of property that’s being conveyed and being zoned, it took them this long to get that done. Application with the Levy Board.

Councilman Long: Alright, we’re going to have some activity on this site later. But right now this is just as he described, the base things - - -

Mr. Jambor: This is what gave him the rights to put the SportSpectrum.

Councilman Long: Right, which I’m okay with.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

Motion by Councilman Long, seconded by Councilman Walford to adopt Ordinance No. 171 of 2008 as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

11. Ordinance No. 172 of 2008: ZONING - C-68-08: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance. Application by FRED & BRENDA LAMBERT, to rezone property on the south side of Morrow Street, 226 feet west of Jewella Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, from B-1, Buffer Business District to B-1-E, Buffer Business/Extended Use District limited to “a storage warehouse” only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (F/Shyne)

Having passed first reading on November 25, 2008 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.

Councilwoman Bowman: I would like to add that Councilman Shyne is using his mouse. Let’s vote.

Councilman Shyne: Thank you. That’s my cousin.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

12. Ordinance No. 173 of 2008: ZONING - C-69-08: An ordinance amending Ordinance number 154 of 1996. Application by PREMIER COURT BUSINESS PARK LLC for property located on the west side of Premier Court, 250 feet south of Bert Kouns to request the removal of a stipulation requiring a 50' buffer in a B-2-A, Business Park District. (D/Wooley)

Having passed first reading on November 25, 2008 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 Long to adopt.

Councilman Wooley: Just wanted to say Charles Kirkland had gotten up and spoken with regards to this issue even though they are removing a stipulation, there is no opposition in the immediate area, therefore we’re going to move forward. Thank you.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

13. Ordinance No. 174 of 2008: ZONING - C-88-08: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance Application by THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION to amend appropriate sections of the City and Parish Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinances regarding the Schedule of Fees, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on November 25, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Long to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long, Wooley, and Shyne. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Webb. 1. Did not vote: Councilwoman Bowman - Mayor Pro Tem. 1.

The adopted ordinances and amendments follow:

ORDINANCE NO 162 OF 2008

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2009 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BUDGET, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED THEREIN, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY:

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport, pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statues 33:2740.38, is authorized to and has levied a special ad valorem tax on property subject to ad valorem taxation within the area of the Downtown Development District of the City; and

WHEREAS, the Downtown Development Authority is authorized to expend these funds and such others as it may lawfully collect for activities which benefit the users and property owners of the City’s downtown area; and

WHEREAS, the Downtown Development Authority has approved its proposed budget for the year 2009 and has requested that the City Council approve said budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that the 2009 Downtown Development Authority budget is hereby approved and appropriated as follows:

Funds Available for Appropriation

Operating Budget

DDA Property Tax $ 748,000

Interest Earnings 41,500

Other Income

Streetscape Contract $250,000

Streetscape Misc. Income 17,800

Parking Services Contract 465,000

DSU Reimbursement 68,500

DSDC Reimbursement 30,000

Other Income 112,400

$ 943,700

TOTAL REVENUE $1,733,200

Appropriations for 2009

DDA Administration and Programming $1,113,700

Debt Retirement 153,500

Parking Services 466,000

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $1,733,200

Capital Budget

Estimated Revenues $1,703,883

Appropriations:

Capital Projects $1,090,914

Reserved for Future Projects $ 612,969

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

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

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective on January 1, 2009.

ORDINANCE NO. 163 OF 2008

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ENACT DIVISION 12 RELATIVE TO THE CREATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY STANDARDS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, pursuant to authority contained in Section 8.02 (c) of the Charter, the Administration has studied the needs and requirements of the City with regard to the efficient and effective administration of property standards within the City of Shreveport; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.20 of the Charter, the City Council is authorized to create and establish new departments to administer functions not established by the Charter; and

WHEREAS, the creation of the Department of Property Standards will allow for the consolidation of functions and duties into a single department and provide for consistency in the administration and enforcement the Property Standards ordinance thereby resulting in the reduction or elimination of a greater number of deteriorating residential, non-residential, and other premises which are detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the general public.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened that Chapter 2, Article VI of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to enact Division 12 to read as follows:

CHAPTER 2

ADMINISTRATION

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ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

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DIVISION 12. DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY STANDARDS

Sec. 2-261. Created; duties.

(a) There is hereby created and established pursuant to Section 4.20 of the Charter, the department of property standards. The department shall consist of such bureaus or divisions as may be created by ordinance or as may be assigned to it by proper authority. Any reference to the bureau of property standards in any ordinance, resolution, law, rule, obligation, contract, grant or document besting any power in, assigning any function to, or imposing any duty upon that bureau shall be deemed to refer to the department of property standards.

(b) The department shall be responsible for the reduction or elimination of deteriorating conditions of residential, non-residential, and other premises which are detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the general public. The department shall also be responsible for such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to it by ordinance or other authority.

Sec. 2-262. Offices created; appointments.

(a) Unless until otherwise provided by ordinance and pursuant to Section 4.20 of the Charter, the offices of director and assistant director(s) of the department of property standards are hereby created.

(b) The mayor shall appoint, subject to confirmation by the city council, the director of property standards. After recommendation by the director of property standards, the mayor shall also appoint assistant director(s) of property standards, subject to confirmation by the city council.

(c ) Any reference to the Administrator of the Bureau of Property Standards in any ordinance, resolution, law, rule, obligation, contract, grant, or document vesting any power in, assigning any function to, or imposing any duty upon the Administrator of the Bureau of Property Standards shall be deemed to refer to the director of the department of Property Standards.

Section 2-263. Duties of director.

The director of property standard shall be the head of the department of property standards and shall have immediate direction and control of all employees in the department in accordance with the policies promulgated by the mayor or the chief administrative officer. To that end, the director shall, with the approval of the chief administrative officer:

(1) Appoint and remove all officers and employees of the department, in accordance with the provisions of the Charter and other applicable law.

(2) Develop and implement rules and regulations consistent with the Charter and the ordinances of the city prescribing the duties and responsibilities of all officers and employees of the department, and supervise and control their activities.

(3) Perform the duties prescribed for the director of property standards provided by the Charter and by ordinance.

Sec. 2-264. Transitional provision.

When not inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter, any reference in any ordinance, resolution, law, rule, obligation, contract, grant or document vesting any power in, assigning any function to, or imposing any duty upon any office, officer, person or body abolished or reassigned by this division, shall be deemed to refer to the office, officer, person or body under this division that most closely corresponds to that designated in the Charter, Code, ordinance, resolution, law, rule, obligations, contract, grant or document.

Secs. 2-265--2-270. Reserved.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the department of property standards shall begin to exercise the duties and responsibilities assigned by this ordinance on January 2, 2009.

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. 164 OF 2008

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING A PORTION OF SECTION 22-1, SCHEDULE OF PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

BY:

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in regular and legal session convened that Section 22-1 of the Code of Ordinances for the city of Shreveport pertaining to the schedule of permit and inspection fees for buildings and building regulations is hereby amended and re-enacted to read as follows:

Sec. 22-1. Schedule of permit and inspection fees.

The schedule of permit fees for any person approved to receive a permit for all construction shall be:

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(5) Inspections inside the city limits. There shall be a fee in the amount of $65.00 per inspection for inspections performed for all Building, Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing permits issued inside the city limits. This will be effective January 1, 2009.

(6) Reinspection fees. If for any reason an inspection is not approved and a reinspection is required, then a fee of $65.00 will be charged for each reinspection performed inside the city limits and a fee of $65.00 will be charged for each reinspection performed outside the city limits.

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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, 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 therewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 165 OF 2008

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 94 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO WATER AND SEWERAGE RATES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

BY:

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport operates the water and sewerage systems which serve its citizens; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor has recommended that the water and sewer rates for commercial and industrial customers be increased to the same as the water and sewer rates for residential customers, to be effective January 1, 2009, to provide the water and sewerage utility with adequate revenues for operations and debt service; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor has recommended that residential customers with water consumption of 3,000 gallons or less receive a monthly minimum bill, to be effective January 1, 2009.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Section 94-162. Section 94-164(2), and Section 94-165(2)(c) of the Code of Ordinances are hereby amended and re-enacted as follows:

Chapter 94 UTILITIES

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Sec. 94-162 Classes of Customers / Minimum Monthly Fee

(a) Customers shall be classified as either residential, commercial, industrial, contract or other for billing purposes. Customers shall be responsible for providing current and accurate information necessary to establish and maintain their accounts.

(b) Residential class customers shall receive a monthly minimum bill based on water consumption of 3,000 gallons or less and it will be calculated utilizing the monthly water customer charge based upon meter size plus the monthly sewerage charge. Residential class customers using more than the 3,000 gallons in a month will not receive a minimum offset.

Sec. 94-164 Water Charges

The following monthly rates shall be charged for water furnished to residential, commercial and industrial customers:

(2) Quantity charges. The monthly water customer quantity charge shall be as follows, effective January 1, 2009:

Customer Class	Rate Per 1,000 Gallons Inside City	Rate Per 1,000 Gallons Outside City
Residential	$2.70	$5.40
Commercial	$2.70	$5.40
Industrial	$2.70	$5.40

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Sec. 94-165 Sewerage Charges

The following rates shall be charged for wastewater collection and treatment provided for customers served by the sanitary sewer system of the city. The charges provided in this section are to be for the full payment of the costs of operation and maintenance, including replacement, of the wastewater collection and treatment system.

(2) Quantity charge.

c. Calculation. All quantity charges shall be calculated at the following rates per each 1,000 gallons of metered water use, effective January 1, 2009:

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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. 168 OF 2008

AN ORDINACE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF THE 30 FOOT-WIDE KLUG PINES ROAD DEDICATION IN THE NICHOLS SUBDIVISION, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Property Management Section of the Department of Operational Services has received a request to close and abandon a portion of the 30 foot-wide dedication for Klug Pines Road, lying between Garden Oaks Drive and Westwood Road, in the Nichols Subdivision, as recorded in Book 50, Page 367, of the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and as shown on the attached plat, and

WHEREAS, none of the polled utility companies have expressed an objection to this closure and abandonment, and

WHEREAS, the Office of the City Engineer has reviewed this request and has no objections to this closure and abandonment, and

WHEREAS, this closure and abandonment was approved by the Metropolitan Planning Commission on November 5, 2008, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened, that a portion of the 30 foot-wide dedication for Klug Pines Road in the Nichols Subdivision and as shown and as indicated on the plat attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby officially closed and abandoned.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a certified copy of this ordinance be filed and recorded in the official 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 or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 169 OF 2008

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A NO PARKING ZONE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:30 AM AND 9:00 AM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY ON BOTH SIDES OF THORNHILL AVENUE BETWEEN KINGS HIGHWAY AND RUTHERFORD STREET AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

legal and regular session convened that it shall hereafter be unlawful for anyone to park any

vehicle between the hours of 7:30 am and 9:00 am Monday through Friday on either side

of Thornhill Avenue between Kings Highway and Rutherford Street.

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. 170 OF 2008

AN ORDINANCE CREATING STOP INTERSECTIONS AND ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS IN THE BURGUNDY OAKS SUBDIVISION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE

WITH RESPECT THERETO.

SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport

in legal and regular session convened that the following are hereby made and created stop

intersections:

1. Burgundy Oaks Drive and Dove Hollow Drive Stop at Burgundy Oaks Drive

2. Fernbrook Circle and Fernbrook Drive Stop at Fernbrook Drive

3. Burgundy Oaks Drive and Fernbrook Drive Stop at Fernbrook Drive

(South leg of loop)

4. Burgundy Oaks Drive and Williamson Way Stop at Williamson Way

SECTION II: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the following intersection is hereby made and created a 3-way stop intersection requiring that all traffic and vehicles approaching this intersection shall come to a full stop before entering intersection:

1. Burgundy Oaks Drive and Fernbrook Drive (North leg of loop)

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the speed limit on all streets within the Burgundy Oaks subdivision shall be enforceable with Section 90-197(b) of the Code of Ordinances.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance

or application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or

applications 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 severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts

thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 171 OF 2008

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NW CORNER OF EAST 70^TH STREET AND FERN, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM B-1, BUFFER BUSINESS DISTRICT, TO B-1-E, BUFFER BUSINESS/EXTENDED USE DISTRICT LIMITED TO “A SPORTS SPECIALTY SHOP AS DESCRIBED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING” 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 NW corner of East 70^th Street and Fern, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below, be and the same is hereby changed from B-1, Buffer Business District, to B-1-E, Buffer Business/Extended Use District limited to “a sports specialty shop as described at the public hearing” only.

An 8,549 sq ft., M/L, tract of land in Lot 2, Harts Island Plantation, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows: Commence at a ½” iron pipe set for corner at the intersection of the West R-O-W of Fern Avenue and the N R-O-W of East 70^th Street; thence run N0°40’12”W along the W R-O-W of Fern Avenue 450 feet; to a ¾” Iron Rod found for corner; thence run NW along the W ROW of Fern Avenue and along a curve to the left,, having a radius of 450 feet, an Arc Length of 4.46 feet, a chord bearing of N0°25’00”E and a chord length of 4.46 ft to a POB of Tract 2: thence run S89°34’03”W, 34.51 feet to a point; thence run N2°17’25”W of 43.04 feet to a point; thence run S85°05’36”W 35.37 feet to a point; thence run N14°49’57”W 7.71 feet to a point;; thence run S75°10’03”W of 28.01 feet; thence run S14°49’57”E a distance of .67 feet to the POB of the interior of the Sportspectrum Building Tract herein described; thence run S14°49’57”E 10.66 feet; thence run S75°10’03”W 2.00 feet; thence run S14°49’57”E 13.34 feet, thence run N75°10’03”E 2.00 feet; thence run S14°49’57”E 10.66 feet; thence run S75°10’03”W 2.00 feet’ thence run S14°49’57”E 13.34 feet; thence run N75°10’03” 2.00 feet, thence run S14°49’57”E 10.66 feet; thence run S75°10’03”W 2.00 feet, thence run S14°49’57”E 13.34 feet; thence run N75°10’03”E 2.00 feet; thence run S14°49’57”E 16.66 feet; thence run S75°10’03”W 2.00 feet; thence run S14°49’57”E 5.09 feet; thence run N82°29’57”E 12.55 feet, thence run S14°49’57”E 2.15; thence run S5°46’30”W 1.05 feet, thence run S66°07’31”W 9.82 feet; thence run S14°49’57” 13.31 feet; thence run N75°10’03”E 4.10 feet; thence run S5°43’05”W 9.29 feet, thence run S61°42’10”W .41 feet; thence run N14°49’57”W 3.16 feet; thence run S75°10’03”W 13.34 feet; thence run S14°49’57” 4.63 feet; thence run S80°32’11”W 4.47 feet; thence run S9°27’49”E 2.42 feet; thence run S80°32’11”W 8.19 feet; thence run N9°27’49”W 2.42 feet; thence run S80°32’11”W 4.67 feet thence run S9°27’49”E 2.42 feet, thence run S80°32’11”W 8.18 feet; thence run N9°27’49”W 2.42 feet thence run S80°32’11”W 5.05 feet ;thence run S14°49’57”W 2.43 feet; thence run S80°32’11”W 2.17 feet; thence run S15*00’51”W 3.92 feet; thence run N87°09’33”W 9.31 feet; thence run N14°49’57”W 4.78 feet; thence run S75°10’03”W 8.09 feet; thence run S14°49’57”E 2.21 feet; thence run N87°09’33”W 6.73 feet; thence run N14°49’57”W 118.92 feet, thence run N75°10’03”E 42.41 feet,; thence run S14°49’57”E 2.02 feet; thence run N75°10’03”E 13.34 feet; thence run N14°49’57”W 2.02 feet; thence run N75°10’03”E 14.66 feet to the POB.

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

1. A revised legal description is to be submitted to the MPC staff indicating the areas to be rezoned as described at the public hearing this date. (NOTE: STAFF RECEIVED IN NOVEMBER 2008)

2. Approval is subject to compliance with the site plan submitted and specific conditions/materials as described by the applicant and his representative at the public hearing on this date.

3. A Landscape Plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Zoning Administrator prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

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.

Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance No. 171 of 2008

Delete the ordinance as introduced and substitute the attached ordinance marked “Revised.”

ORDINANCE NO. 172 OF 2008

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MORROW STREET, 226 FEET WEST OF JEWELLA AVENUE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM B-1, BUFFER BUSINESS DISTRICT, TO B-1-E, BUFFER BUSINESS/EXTENDED USE DISTRICT LIMITED TO “A STORAGE WAREHOUSE 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 south side of Morrow Street, 226 feet west of Jewella Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described as Lots 9 and 10, Block 3 of T & P Subdivision, Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, be and the same is hereby changed from B-1, Buffer Business District, to B-1-E, Buffer Business/Extended Use District limited to “A storage warehouse” 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 a revised site plan showing a 6-foot screening fence on the south and west property lines. This plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Director. Any significant changes or additions shall require further review and approval by the Planning Commission. No permits shall be issued until the revised site plan and/or replatting of lots has been approved by the MPC Director or the Planning Commission.

2. Exterior elevations indicating materials and building style that is compatible with neighborhood shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Director prior to the issuance of any building permits. Staff shall consult with neighbors to determine compatibility standards utilized in the evaluation of the exterior elevations.

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. 173 OF 2008

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY AMENDING ORDINANCE #154 OF 1996 BY REMOVING STIPULATION #3 WHICH REQUIRED A 50’ BUFFER IN A B-2-A, BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF PREMIER COURT, 250 FEET SOUTH OF BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, 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 stipulation #3 of Ordinance 154 of 1996 be removed for property located on the west side of Premier Court, 250 feet south of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, legally described as Lot 3, Home and Office Storage #3, I-49 Phase II, Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana. Said stipulation #3 of Ordinance #154 of 1996 required a 50’ buffer in a B-2-A, Business Park District.

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

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

2. Site development plans for individual lots to be submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission prior to development of al or any part of the land area involved

3. Screening fence is waived until such time as vertical improvements begin.

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. 174 OF 2008

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 22 OF CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that section 106-22 of Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby repealed and re-enacted as follows:

Sec. 106-22. Schedule of fees, charges and expenses.

The city council shall establish a schedule of fees, charges and expenses for applications for permits and certificates, amendments, appeals and other matters related to this chapter. Until all applicable fees, charges and expenses have been paid, no action shall be taken on any application or appeal. The fee schedule is hereby established as follows: Application Description	Early filing fee	Final filing fee
Zoning Ordinance Amendment	$ 600.00	$ 750.00
Planned Unit Development (PUD)	600.00	750.00
Planned Building Group (PBG)	600.00	750.00
Uses Requiring Planning Commission Approval
Site Plan Approval / Revision	500.00	650.00
Stipulation Revisions	500.00	650.00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Variance in hours of operation	400.00	550.00
All other variances	300.00	450.00
Special Exception Use (Alcohol related)	900.00	1,200.00
All other Special Exception Uses	600.00	750.00
Administrative Decision Appeal	500.00	650.00
Stipulation and Site Plan Revisions	500.00	650.00
Subdivision Reviews
Preliminary Plan	100.00	200.00
Final Plat	100.00	200.00
Final Plat Lot Fee (per lot included in final plat)	20.00	20.00

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. 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)

2. 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)

3. Resolution No. 51 of 2007: A resolution supporting the Employee Free Choice Act, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Tabled May 8, 2007)

4. Ordinance No. 122 of 2006: Amending portions of Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances relative to traffic and vehicles and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester) (Tabled September 11, 2007)

5. Ordinance No. 32 of 2008: An ordinance to amend and reenact portions of Division 3 of Article V of Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances relative to Retained Risk and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Tabled April 22, 2008)

6. Ordinance No. 24 of 2008: Amending Chapter 42 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances to add Article XI relative to operation of a rendering plant or transfer center within the City of Shreveport and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Tabled May 13, 2008)

7. Ordinance No. 58 of 2008: ZONING - C-25-08: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the west side of N. Market, 3,322 feet north of Martin Luther King Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to B-1, Buffer Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester) (Tabled July 8, 2008)

8. Ordinance No. 83 of 2008: ZONING: C-35-08 Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the north side of Hilry Huckaby, 1800’ south of North Lakeshore, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from B-3-E , Community Business/Extended District, to B-3-E, Community Business/Extended Use District Limited to “an office, equipment storage yard, with the addition of stockpile materials (wood chips/recyclable wood products” only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester) (Tabled August 26, 2008)

9. Ordinance No. 69 of 2008: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an act of donation of City-Owned property to Urban Housing of America, Inc., Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Tabled October 14, 2008)

10. Ordinance No. 97 of 2008: An ordinance amending Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances relative to itinerate vendors and to otherwise providing with respect thereto. (E/Webb) (Postponed September 9, 2008 until October 28, 2008) (Tabled October 14, 2008)

11. Ordinance No. 108 of 2008: ZONING C-56-08 - 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 Greenwood Road, 460 feet west of Marston, 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. (A/Lester) (Postponed September 23, 2008) (Tabled October 14, 2008)

12. Ordinance No. 115 of 2008: An ordinance requiring a permit for use of municipal property for business operations in the City of Shreveport; requiring the provision of certain information prior to issuance of such permit; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Postponed September 23, 2008) (Tabled October 14, 2008)

14. PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS:

HBO0700145 – 426 Woodrow, Shreveport, LA (F/Shyne) Ms. Carolyn Miller, 424 Woodrow, Shreveport, LA 71105 (C/Long) (Tabled August 25, 2008)

HBO0700081 – 1062 Dalzell Street, Shreveport, LA (B/Walford) Mr. Stanley W. Burke, III, 8848 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71115 (D/Wooley)(Postponed November 10, 2008 until December 8, 2008) Decision Rendered – December 8, 2008

PSD0700243 - 129 Stoner Ave, Shreveport, LA (B/Walford); Ms. Maria Orellana, 909 Anthony, Bossier City, LA 71112)(Postponed November 10, 2008 until February 9, 2009)

PSD0700058: 557 Egan Street, Shreveport, LA (B/Walford) Mr. Daniel Markulus, 853 Place, Shreveport, LA (B/Walford) (Postponed October 27, 2008 until January 12, 2009)

PSD0700214: 2732 Logan Street. Shreveport, LA (G/Bowman) Willie Roberson, 6915 Quilen Rd, Shreveport, LA (E/Webb) Postponed October 27, 2008 until January 26, 2009)

PSD0700131: 1530 Arlington, Good Samaritan Funeral Home, Inc., Shreveport, La (A/Lester) Mr. Winnifred Jackson, 2200 Laurel St, Shreveport, La (A/Lester) (Tabled June 9, 2008)

PSD0600413 – 2330 Darien Street, Shreveport, LA 71103 (G/Bowman) Ms. Theresa Lovelace French, 2401 Darien Street, Shreveport, LA 71103 (G/Bowman) (Postponed October 27, 2008 until January 12, 2009)

PSD0600117 – 7024 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA (G/Bowman) Ms. Tanya Luker, 7024 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA (G/Bowman) (Postponed September 22, 2008 until December 8, 2008) Decision Rendered – December 8, 2008

PSD0700260 – 2115 Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA (G/Bowman) Tax Sales Properties, Inc., c/o Mr. Buddy Collins, 707 Benton Road, Suite 125, Bossier City, LA 71111 (Postponed September 22, 2008 until December 8, 2008) Decision Rendered – December 8, 2008

PSD0800043 – 7017 Janey Street, Shreveport, LA (F/Shyne) Mr. E. B. Robinson, M.D., 7941 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105 (D/Wooley) (Postponed October 14, 2008 until December 8, 2008) Decision Rendered – December 8, 2008

NEW BUSINESS:

PROPERTY STANDARDS BOARD OF APPEALS:

PSD 0800215 – 2739 Lillian, Shreveport, LA (G/Bowman) Ms. Alice Hollingsworth, 726 Cotton Street #714, Shreveport, LA 71101 (B/Walford) Decision Rendered December 8, 2008)

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES: None.

CLERK’S REPORT: None.

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 4:07 p.m.

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//s// Joyce Bowman, Vice-Chairman

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