City Council Minutes August 10, 1999

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8-16-99

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA

AUGUST 10, 1999

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Roy Allen Burrell at 3:20 p.m.,Tuesday, August 10, 1999, in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 1234 Texas Avenue.

Invocation was given by Reverend Michael Brown.

On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Absent: Councilman Carmody, who was out of town. 1.

Motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Spigener for approval of the Minutes of the Administrative Conference of July 26, 1999, Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 27, 1999 and the Agenda as amended on August 9, 1999. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor Which Are Required by Law. Mayor Hightower had none. Motion by Councilman Huckaby to suspend the Rules to add a resolution to the agenda, seconded by Councilman Shyne. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1. Motion by Councilman Huckaby to add Resolution No. 173 to the agenda, seconded by Councilman Shyne. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

Councilman Stewart: Mr. Carmody contacted me and I assume the others, he is out of the City at a family event and asked that we address the issues for him. (The Council addressed Resolution No. 173 of 1999 at this point in the meeting.)

Councilman Burrell: I happen to have two special guests in the audience today for recognition, Ms. Lena Livingston and her gang. These are some of our best and brightest, our Caddo Parish educators who just returned from Boston, Massachusetts at an Entrepreneurialship conference for a week and gained 3 graduate hours in entrepreneurialship and this is going to be cutting education for the 21^st century. You are going to be teaching it hopefully, if School Board, we are praying that will accept. I'm not sure about the politics involved, but I can assure you Ms. Livingston will handle anything that is there, that is one thing I do know. Would you come forward Ms. Livingston and introduce your guest and also Southern University. Ms. Livingston: We have delighted that we were able to send 10 people to Boston, somewhere thereabouts, for a youth training in entrepreneurialship education. We are excited in Caddo about it. We are going to be using it as our in service for all students in Caddo Parish in the Middle and High School vocation education programs. I have with me some of those people who did attend and I would like to introduce them you. We have from Fair Park High School, we have three teachers with us: Ms. Cassandra Powell, Ms. Tia Johnson and Joann Patton. We had two teachers to attend from Woodlawn High School: (Inaudible) Rainey and Olive Finch; Ms. Rainey is with us. From Huntington High School, we had one teacher to attend: Catherine Parish. From Captain Shreve High School: Shawanna Hamilton from Shreve. From North Caddo, Mr. David Robinson and from Green Oaks High School we have two people to attend: Cedric Green and of course Joann Abrams is not here. And we have representatives from Southern University: Betty Christopher from Southern University and I represented the (Inaudible) and we started yesterday, so we are looking forward to great things from the (inaudible) and I enjoyed all the (inaudible). Ms. Livingston: Also from Caddo Parish, are teachers of business education on (inaudible).

Councilman Burrell: Let me give you a little background on the NFTE program, you see on the banner it says: NFTE. NFTE is a national entrepreneurial ship program that was started by Professor Steve Mariotte to teach inner city kids entrepreneurial ship, that is business development and how to run business. It is our hope that this program, which is state-of-the-art program and is being taught throughout the nation as well as many foreign countries now, it is catching on just that fast. And Mr. Mayor, you know we been talking about being able to have business education. Now we have a national proven program that we are bringing back that we were able to fund, and I want you to know, Ms. Livingston if it were not for you helping me to raise $20,000 to send these teachers up there, of private funds, it wasn't anything from the City, I want that to be clear or the School Board, it was an educational grant as well as the ICE Institute, which I'm the Director of, chipped in a portion of that money which is from the private sector to give these teachers the education that they need or should I say, a different focus on how to teach many of our youngsters and how to start businesses and run them.

And it is not just for inner city kids. It is for all of our youth, but the program was designed for our inner city kids because what Professor Mariotte found out, that many of the characteristics that inner city kids have in their day-to-day survival out in their communities, that it was many of the same characteristics that entrepreneurs need in order to make successful business people. So, he took that and turned it into a state-of-the-art teaching model that he is replicating throughout the nation as well as throughout this world.

And again, these are some of our best and brightest here that is going to take it back to our schools and teach it. And again, I want to recognize too, Dr. Chadwick who also help spearheaded this project. Dr. Chadwick is not here with us. He is a Professor of Business and Entrepreneurialship out at LSU. He was very instrumental in getting this program up and going.

Also, Junior Achievement, Ms. Linda Walls who worked with us, so it will not replace Junior Achievement. We will find a way to integrate it into it or with Junior Achievement to have a stronger business development program within our school; again, thank you very much.

And one other thing, can you imagine David and myself having to tend to the needs of 10 women up in Boston. As a matter of fact, I went myself and having been out of school so long, having to take graduate level courses, because this is a graduate level course and they will get 3 graduate credits for it, I tell you, I was like a duck out of the water; so, I appreciate you all carrying me along with you. I do appreciate it; again, thank you.

My next guest is Ms. Lillie Bradford and her gang. I told her I was going to take the opportunity to recognize them for the project that they just undertook. They are here to be recognized and Councilmen, you all are going to get a little gift here today. Ted and Sharon, they are the persons who worked on the committee to put on the Sickle Cell Anemia Softball Tournament. The Sickle Cell Anemia Softball Tournament, I'm going to let Mr. Vital and Mr. Bradford speak, but it has become the largest softball tournament in the south that is here now in Shreveport. And it is due to the diligence of Mr. Vital and Mr. Hugh Bradford who started this tournament out some 23 years ago with 6 teams, now it is up to 200 teams, that is where they cut it of is what I understand, but Mr. Vital, I'm going to let you have it at this time.

Mr. Vital: We want to say thanks you for all the cooperation we received from the city. The Recreation Department was very instrumental in helping us put this softball tournament on and it was very, very successful this year. The rain kind of played havoc with it a little while, but when you doing good things, good things happen. We were able to kind of complete it and we had a real good time. We hope that everybody had a good time. We are already planning for next year and will be calling upon you, Councilman Burrell and the rest of the City Council and the Mayor, to kind of aid us in our responsibilities of developing this tournament to a much bigger activity in the next millennium. Again, I want to say thank you and look forward to coming back next year.

Councilman Burrell: Mrs. Bradford is a Director of Sickle Cell Anemia, the Northwest Louisiana Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation. She has been working with that now--how long have you been working with the National Foundation for Sickle Cell Anemia? Mrs. Bradford. I worked for it 1 year, this is the first year. And I would like to thank the Mayor and the Council for being here today, and congratulate you on this handsome room, it is very attractive. We have a few shirts that we would like to present, one to the Mayor of Shreveport who came out that Friday night and encouraged us and maybe threw a ball or two, so we want to present you with one of these Sickle Cell shirts and just say, thank you for your cooperation. Mayor Hightower: Thank you Ms. Bradford.

Ms. Bradford: I would like to give the committee, we had a group of people that helped us this year, and I think that that is one of the reasons we were successful because we kind of opened up to as many people in our community that wanted to volunteer some time and help. So we would like to present Mr. Ted Chamber with this shirt, and Rudy you already have yours. We thank you for your cooperation and your work.

Councilman Burrell: Ted is with the Shreveport-Bossier Tourist Bureau and also Rudy Cason, he is an independent businessman who deals with video and he did a lot of our advertising spots for us and again, we want to thank you.

Ms. Bradford: Well, I thank Mr. Burrell, he was our Chairman this year and we were (inaudible); so we just need him to stay in there another few years so that we can go a little further. Councilman Burrell: Ya'll worked me too hard, Lillie; thanks again.

Public Hearings: The Chairman declared open the Tax Abatement Application, 411 Ashley Ridge Boulevard (Ticket Master) and asked for any opening comments from the Administration, who had none. The Chairman then called for persons to speak in favor of the application; no one came forward to be. The Chairman then called for persons to speak in opposition to the application; no one came forward and the public hearing was closed.

Confirmations and/or Appointments: Executive Appointments, Department of Operational Services: Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Spigener to confirm the appointment of the following persons: 1. Mike Strong, Director; 2. Jim Holt, Deputy Director; 3. Todd Simmons, Deputy Director; 4. Paul Dumars, Assistant Director; 5. Howell Majors, Superintendent of Fleet Services; 6. Jacqueline Smith, Customer Service Manager. The appointments were approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

The Council considered the Consent Agenda Legislation.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Serio for Introduction of the Resolution and Ordinances on the Consent Agenda not to be adopted prior to August 24, 1999. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION:

Resolution No. 170 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the mayor to accept the donation of $5775.00 for the purpose of developing the Shreveport Fire Department IK-9 Search and Rescue Team and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

Ordinance No. 121 of 1999: An ordinance closing and abandoning a 15 foot-wide dedicated utility easement in the North 182.00 feet of Lot 1 of the Dean Terrace, Unit No. 8, Subdivision, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Stewart for Adoption of the Resolutions and Ordinances on the Consent Agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 166 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED PERMIT APPLICATION FOR OPERATION OF THE LUCAS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SLUDGE FIELD AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has filed an application for a permit with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for the continued operation of its Lucas Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Field and for its designation as a beneficial use facility as per applicable federal and state regulations;

WHEREAS, the permit has been granted by LDEQ, provided that the City makes certain revisions to the application;

WHEREAS, the application has been amended as requested by LDEQ and supplemented with updated data, and now needs to be executed by the City as provided in Louisiana Administrative Code 33:VII.519:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that Keith Hightower, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute a permit application on behalf of the City of Shreveport for the operation of the Lucas Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Field as a beneficial use facility, substantially in accordance with the permit application on file with the Environmental Affairs Manager of the Office of Environmental Affairs, Department of Operational Services.

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 resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

RESOLUTION NO. 171 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MARY L. FIELDS LOCATED AT 7095 TANNER ROAD TO CONNECT TO THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Mary L. Fields has agreed to secure all permits and inspections required by the Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code. Said parties 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 Mary L. Fields be authorized to connect the building located at 7095 Tanner Road to the water systems 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.

ORDINANCE NO. 106 OF 1999

AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 10 FOOT-WIDE DEDICATED UTILITY SERVITUDE IN LOTS 16 AND 17 OF THE AUDUBON MEADOW, UNIT NO. 2 SUBDIVISION, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that the 10 foot-wide dedicated utility servitude located in Lots 16 and 17 of the Audubon Meadow, Unit No. 2, Subdivision, as filed and recorded in Map Book 2050, Page 167, of the Conveyance Records, in the NE/4 of Section 5 (T16N-R15W), 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 or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

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

/s/Roy Allen Burrell, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 107 OF 1999

AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 145 OF 1955 PERTAINING TO A NO PARKING ORDINANCE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE 800 BLOCK OF SEWANEE PLACE AND TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A NO PARKING ANY TIME ZONE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE 800 BLOCK OF SEWANEE PLACE BETWEEN SAN AUGUSTINE AVENUE AND SOUTH GATE ROAD AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO .

COUNCILMAN CARMODY

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that Ordinance No. 145 of 1955 pertaining to a no parking zone on both sides of the 800 block of Sewanee Place is hereby repealed and that it shall hereafter be unlawful for anyone to park any vehicle at any time of the day or night on the north side of the 800 block of Sewanee Place between San Augustine and South Gate Road.

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

/s/Roy Allen Burrell, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 108 OF 1999

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A NO PARKING ZONE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 2:00 PM AND 4:00 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE 800 BLOCK OF SEWANEE PLACE BEGINNING AT THE WEST CURBLINE OF REILY LANE AND EXTENDING WEST TO SOUTH GATE ROAD AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

By: Councilman Carmody

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that it shall hereafter be unlawful for anyone to park any vehicle between the hours of 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday on the south side of the 800 block of Sewanee Place from the west curbline of Reily Lane to South Gate Road.

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

s/Roy Allen Burrell, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 109 OF 1999

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A NO PARKING ZONE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 2:00 PM AND 4:00 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY ON BOTH SIDES OF THE 800 BLOCK OF SEWANEE PLACE BEGINNING AT THE CURBLINE OF SOUTH GATE ROAD AND EXTENDING TO CAPTAIN SHREVE DRIVE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Councilman Carmody

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that it shall hereafter be unlawful for anyone to park any vehicle between the hours of 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday on either side of the 800 block of Sewanee Place from South Gate Road to Captain Shreve Drive.

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

s/Roy Allen Burrell, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 110 OF 1999

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A NO PARKING ZONE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 2 P.M. TO 4 P.M. MONDAY THRU FRIDAY ON THE EAST SIDE OF PORTLAND AVENUE FROM CLAIBORNE AVENUE TO EMERY STREET AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN STEWART

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that it shall hereafter be unlawful for anyone to park any vehicle

on the east side of Portland Avenue from Claiborne Avenue to Emery Street between the hours of 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. Monday thru Friday.

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

s/Roy Allen Burrell, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 111 OF 1999

AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL A PORTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 104 OF 1963 WHICH CREATED A TWO-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF WALLACE STREET AND 69TH STREET, AND TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH THE INTERSECTION OF WALLACE STREET AND 69^th STREET AS A FOUR-WAY STOP INTERSECTION AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN SHYNE

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the portion of Ordinance No. 104 of 1963 which created a two-way stop at the intersection of Wallace Street and 69th Street is hereby repealed, and to create and establish the intersection of Wallace Street and 69th Street as a four-way stop intersection requiring all traffic and vehicles approaching this intersection to come to a full stop before entering the intersection.

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

the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof

in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

s/Roy Allen Burrell, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:

The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 142 of 1999 by Councilman Huckaby: A resolution to request the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana to provide an opinion on the following issue: Whether the Mayor can amend a concession agreement to add new buildings without introducing a new ordinance and advertising same, and otherwise provide with respect thereto.

SRead by title and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Shyne to table the resolution. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 156 OF 1999

RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF ASHLEY RIDGE PARTNERS, LTD. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA RESTORATION TAX ABATEMENT PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, the Restoration Tax Abatement has been created by the Electors of the State of Louisiana as an Act 445 of 1983, and amended in Act 783 of 1984, Article VII, Part II, Section 21(H) of the Louisiana Constitution and Louisiana R.S. 47:4311-4319, to authorize the Board of Commerce and Industry, with the approval of the Governor and the local governing authority and in accordance with procedures and conditions provided by law, to enter into a contract granting property owners who propose the expansion, restoration, improvement or development of an existing structure or structures in a downtown development district, historic district, or economic development district, established in accordance with law, the right to pay ad valorem taxes based upon the assessed valuation of the property prior to the commencement of the expansion, restoration, improvement or development; and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport desires to promote economic activity, create and retain job opportunities, and improve the tax base throughout the City for the benefit of all citizens; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to foster the continued growth and development (and redevelopment) of the City to the continued prosperity and welfare of the City; and

WHEREAS, this project is located in an Economic Development District; and

WHEREAS, this project is a commercial property;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular, and legal session convened that the City Council hereby approves the ASHLEY RIDGE PARTNERS, LTD. application 9 8 0 0 9 9 - 1 3 for participation in the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program.

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

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 161 OF1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND E & L DEVELOPMENT FOR WATER AND SEWER MAINS SERVING HIDEAWAY HARBOR ESTATES SUBDIVISION, PHASE III, UNIT IX, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Keith Hightower, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Shreveport a Donation Agreement with E & L Development substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the draft of said agreement which was filed for public inspection with the original draft of the resolution in the Office of Council on July 13, 1999.

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 162 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND SOUTHERN TRACE, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP BY SOUTHERN TRACE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, ITS GENERAL PARTNER FOR WATER AND SEWER MAINS AND RELATED FACILITIES SERVING SOUTHERN TRACE, PHASE IV - SECTION XIV AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Keith Hightower, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Shreveport a Donation Agreement with Southern Trace, A Limited Partnership by Southern Trace Development Corporation, its General Partner substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the draft of said agreement which was filed for public inspection with the original draft of the resolution in the Office of Council on July 13, 1999.

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

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Shyne for passage.

Councilman Stewart: Each member of the Council was marked as a recipient of letters, one addressed to me on all five of these by Mr. Strong, dated August 4, 1999. And I also have as a matter of record, a letter of the same date addressed to me by the Fire Chief indicating that these five locations were all inspected at inception, and that they do meet city standards. You may recall a question was raised 2 to 3 weeks ago. For the record, Mr. Huckaby's as well as though through 165 have all been inspected at prior times.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 163 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND TANGLEWOOD PLACE, L.L.C. FOR WATER AND SANITARY SEWER MAIN EXTENSIONS AND RELATED FACILITIES SERVING AZALEA GARDENS SUBDIVISION, PHASES 2 AND 3 AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Keith Hightower, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Shreveport a Donation Agreement with Tanglewood Place, L.L.C., substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the draft of said agreement which was filed for public inspection with the original draft of the resolution in the Office of Council on July 13, 1999.

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 164 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND WESTPORT CO-INVESTORS, LOUISIANA PARTNERSHIP FOR WATER MAIN AND RELATED FACILITIES SERVING FIVE OAKS DRIVE EXTENSION WEST OF PINES ROAD AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Keith Hightower, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Shreveport a Donation Agreement with Westport Co-Investors, A Louisiana Partnership, represented by W. C. Raspberry, Jr., Managing Partner, substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the draft of said agreement which was filed for public inspection with the original draft of the resolution in the Office of Council on July 13, 1999.

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 165 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND DALTON STREET PROPERTIES, L.L.C. FOR 8-INCH SANITARY SEWER MAIN AND RELATED FACILITIES SERVING FORBING COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3 AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Keith Hightower, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Shreveport a Donation Agreement with Dalton Street Properties, L.L.C. substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the draft of said agreement which was filed for public inspection with the original draft of the resolution in the Office of Council on July 13, 1999.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 173 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION TO THANK MARY JOYCE MUDRICK FOR SERVING AS ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, AND JUDGE PRO TEM OF THE SHREVEPORT CITY COURT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

By: Councilman Huckaby

WHEREAS, Mary Joyce Mudrick was appointed Assistant City Attorney for the City of Shreveport by Mayor John Hussey on August 4, 1986 and was thereafter confirmed by the City Council; and

WHEREAS, from August 4, 1986 until 1989 Mary Joyce Mudrick represented various departments of the city including the City Council from July 1987 until 1989; and

WHEREAS, Assistant City Attorney Mary Joyce Mudrick served as City Prosecutor for the City of Shreveport from 1989 until July 18, 1995; and

WHEREAS, Mary Joyce Mudrick was granted a leave of absence as Assistant City Attorney by the City of Shreveport, and she was appointed Judge Pro Tem of the Shreveport City Court by the Louisiana Supreme Court on July 18, 1995; and

WHEREAS, Mary Joyce Mudrick resumed her duties as Assistant City Attorney on October 1, 1997, after her appointment as Judge Pro Tem ended; and

WHEREAS, Mary Joyce Mudrick was appointed Assistant Chief Administrative Officer by Mayor Keith Hightower on November 24, 1998; and

WHEREAS, Mary Joyce Mudrick has resigned her position as Assistant Chief Administrative Officer effective August 13, 1999 to accept the position of Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, Mary Joyce Mudrick has served the City of Shreveport, the Shreveport City Court and the Citizens of Shreveport with dedication and distinction for 13 years, and during said service she has consistently exhibited insight and courage in her legal advice and decisions, and in the execution of her administrative duties.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the City Council thanks Mary Joyce Mudrick for 13 years of dedicated and valuable service to the City of Shreveport and the Citizens of this City.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council Congratulates Mary Joyce Mudrick on her appointment as Assistant United States Attorney.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Shreveport City Council wishes Mary Joyce Mudrick continued success in her future endeavors.

Ms. Mudrick: I would like to say thanks to the City Council and the last 13 years working for the City of Shreveport and for City Court and the Citizens of the city of Shreveport has been a valuable experience for me and hopefully I'll be able to carry over that experience to my new job as a Assistant U. S. Attorney for the Western District. Again I say, thank you.

Mayor Hightower: I may need get Reverend Brown to help me on this. This is almost like a wedding and this is one of those deals where the Preacher says, if there is anybody in here that knows any reason why this woman should not leave her job now, please stand up and give me some assistance because we have tried, obviously to get Mary to stay. She has done a great job for the City over the past 13 years, but more importantly to me, she has done a great job for this Administration over the last 8 months and I just want to publicly say, thank you Mary and good luck, if you are able to pass the background test because we are going to be sure that we do everything possible to keep you here before you leave; congratulations.

Councilman Huckaby: Sometimes we pass resolutions such as this one today simply for the sake of saying good things about people, but I can truly say that everything that Mr. Thompson said about Mary Joyce Mudrick is true. And I want to commend her for a job well done for the past 13 years for the City. I know she'll do a great job for the United States government and I wish her the best.

Councilman Shyne: Instead of saying Joyce, I want to say, joy because Mary has always had a positive attitude. And I've always heard that attitude, a lot of time determines altitude. If so, Mary, you will go a long ways because you've always had a positive attitude. I've never seen you come to work and I guess I have probably worked with you from a City Council standpoint for most of the time that you've been here at City Hall. You've done an excellent job. We are extremely proud of you here in Shreveport and I know people from Natchitoches are extremely proud of you too. We wish you the best at whatever you might do and I hope that God will always bless you and yours.

Councilman Spigener: Mary, I too would like to congratulate you on your new position. I kind of have the same feelings that the Mayor has, it is with mixed emotions that I say those things, but I wish you the best and you have always been very helpful in every way to us on the Council and we appreciate that.

Councilman Serio: Mary, it has been good working with you over the last couple of years with the Health Care Board and the other organizations, the other programs here at the City. I know that you are going to do well and of course, I think, if there is anything that you need to come back to the City, we will probably always an open door here; thank you very much

Councilman Stewart: I guess maybe I had more experience than Mary in lots of different ways than some others. I would say to you Mary that you are probably thinking about what I'm going to say, but you have done a better job than the vast majority of experiences that I've had and that is a compliment. Unfortunately, I've had a lot of opportunity and sometimes fortunately to deal with a lot of complex issues. Regardless of where we were or what it was, I've always felt like that you were in search of the truth and you had the best interest of everybody at heart, to me that is what it is all about. I wish you luck and I appreciate you; keep up the good work.

Councilman Burrell: Mary, you know our first experience, I thought Mary was, because of her statute, that she was a little bit timid, but boy she whipped me in place as soon as I got on the Council. And I've been in a number of meetings with her and I can assure you she can hold her own anywhere she goes and we appreciate you for that; again, thank you very much for serving us.

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

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION:

Resolution No. 172 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the submission of an application for a loan under Section 108 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

Ordinance No. 122 of 1999: An ordinance to amend Section 74-52.1 of the Code of Ordinances relative to the disposal of solid and other waste, and to otherwise provide with respect.

Ordinance No. 123 of 1999: An ordinance to amend Section 24-41 of the Code of Ordinances relative to the Department of Community Development and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Spigener for Introduction of the Resolution and Ordinances to lay over until the August 24, 1999 meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:

1. Ordinance No. 54 of 1999 by Councilman Huckaby: An ordinance creating a Police Department Citizens' Review Board and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on April 13, 1999, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Shyne to table the ordinance.

Councilman Shyne: I have some, not necessarily questions, but some comments that I would like to make. I think what has happened in the last three or four days has indicated to us that we need a citizens' review committee. Now, I've received a couple of letters from the Police Department that I felt like was very, let me retract that, not from the Department but from the Police Association. Am I saying this right, is it any officers in here. It is not from the Department but from the Police Association. To me, these letters have been kind of on the derogatory side and I guess basically they were aimed at Councilman Huckaby and myself for advocating a review committee with some teeth in it. Because it seems like the way this is going, it is kind of open season on the black community and especially the male population. Believe it or not, it could be me next or it could be you next. I got two boys. I don't want to see them killed by some gun-happy police officer. I put too much time and too much effort in trying to raise them, for somebody to act as judge, jury, and executor within a matter of seconds. I don't know what kind of policy we have, Mr. Mayor, Council Members and the Chief and I'm not leaving us out because for too long, ladies and gentleman, we have sit by and not said a word about it. We act just like, because it didn't happen to us, that it did not happen. I am tired. As a matter of fact, I sick and tired of picking up the paper, and I'm sick and tired of getting 2- or 300 telephone calls say, Joe what are you all going to do about it? We need some leadership. This is what I'm hearing. But we sit back and don't do nothing about it. Gentleman, next time, it might be one of you all. Now, I'm telling you. Reverend, it could be you, tomorrow. We could be going to your funeral tomorrow. We have got to do something beside a lot of talk. Mr. Mayor, Council Members, and this is strictly business now, we've got to do something and I don't mean no window dressing.

(Inaudible) a committee talking about pacifying or satisfying somebody or you just want somebody to do talking (inaudible). We are beyond that. After a while, we are going to have a riot on our hands and it is not all of the Police Department. I don't know how in the world, an officer get to be named Officer of the Year with 3 incidents where the City has settled out of court. Now, if that is a criteria to being Officer of the Year, then we need to change that. I can't understand it and if it seems like I'm exaggerating, I'm not. I want to bring some attention to this problem. This is like a cancer, and we need to cut it out, before we have something big on our hands. And then we are talking about recruiting industry into this area. We are going to have CNN and every other major network in this country, coming to Shreveport. We don't want this. And it is not everybody on the department. We have got to do something, and we've got to stop sweeping it up under the rug.

Nobody else believe in prayer no more than I do. My daddy always taught me that, prayer with no action, don't go nowhere. And Pastors, I don't mean no harm, my daddy was a Preacher. I don't know whether he did a good job in raising me or not, but one thing I learned is that, prayer with no action doesn't go anywhere. We've got to do something and I'm not talking about just in the black community, this is not a black problem. This is a, Shreveport problem. Councilman Spigener, Councilman Burrell, Councilman Serio, Councilman Stewart, Councilman Huckaby and our Mayor Keith Hightower: This is a Shreveport problem. This is not a problem in the black community. You wait until it's a shoot-out, then everybody is going to be saying, well you know we should have done something. We got an opportunity now to do something and ladies and gentleman, we need to do something. We need to step up to the plate. We need to bite the bullet. We need to make some hard decisions. And it is not fair for us to just put it all on the shoulders of the Police Chief. I don't think it is fair. I think we all need to be a part of the solution to this problem. Because I'm telling you now, it is not going to stop. What was it, two months ago, two months later, we have got another one. If we don't do something, two months from now, we are going to have a what, another one. And we don't want any of our officers to get killed, but I'm told that if, Joe, ya'll don't do something, somebody is going to start shooting back. We don't want that.

I don't want to live in a community where it is a lot of violence. I'm afraid myself. I'm afraid for my two boys. I'm afraid for you and for your children. We don't want this, we don't need this, but we can not solve this problem by sitting here acting like it doesn't exist. This is a Shreveport problem and we have got to do something about it and I don't mean next week. We're already behind. So, in closing, to my colleagues, I'm asking you to please step up. To the Mayor, I'm asking you to please step up and to the leaders that I see out in the audience. You have a part to play. I'm asking you to please, step up, and lets try to come up with a solution to this problem, and I don't mean no window dressing.

Councilman Huckaby: I have moved to table this ordinance today simply for the reason that I know, if I call for a vote, it will not pass. I think that the black leadership of this City, including myself, ought to become outraged and we at best become outraged in a hurry before the black masses become outraged because once the black masses become outraged, the matter will be out of control. We won't be able to control it. Somebody needs to take the position that we will sit at the doorsteps of the Mayor or the City Council or Police Chief and demand that something be done to stop these killings until all of us are arrested and placed in jail, that is how outraged, we ought to be. I remind you, that if the masses become outraged enough they will take some action that we can not control. This is not Negro problem, this is not an African-American problem, this is a City problem. And I call upon the Mayor, today to call upon the North Louisiana Delegation to the Louisiana Legislature and demand of them that they go back to the Legislature and pass whatever laws are necessary to make a Police Department Citizens Review Board, legal.

In my opinion, there are no obstructions to passing or to creating a Police Department Citizen Review Board now. There are no legal obstructions but for those who think we have some, then I think that the Mayor ought to call upon the North Louisiana Delegation, not any black representative, but all of them. They make the laws, they can change the laws. Go to the Legislature, change the laws and make the creation of a Citizens Review Board possible now before this matter gets out of hand. And if we don't do something about this real soon, Mr. Mayor, it is going to get, out of hand.

There are some ministers here today who've expressed their concern about the situation in this City simply because the masses have expressed concern. But if we don't do something about it real soon, the masses will get out of control and we won't be able to do anything and blood will run down the streets of this city. We need to do something about this before it is too late.

Councilman Burrell: I don't need to repeat everything that they've said. In the last, I guess, 2 years in the previous Administration, Councilman Cooper initiated the ordinance that was first introduced at that time for a Citizen Review Committee. I worked with some people out-of-town to try to come up with one that could be palatable for everybody involved. And the way the one that was structured. last time, I felt that we would not be able to get it passed, but we definitely have to have some input into this situation and it should come from the citizens. There is no authority that should be beyond the representation of the people that they represent or above the citizens. And if we are viewing this from the standpoint that our citizens are to partial to help make that decision, I say not, because for us who were here, that is why we are here. They are the one that pay the taxes, they are the one that elect us as their representative. I still feel just as strongly as I did the first time about some sort of review board. It may go against the grain, but God knows something has to address this issue. I'm not one for a lot of fanfare unless it is absolutely necessary, but this situation has gotten to the point where I think there should be some strong consideration and I hope we will move in that direction.

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

2, Ordinance No. 93 of 1999: 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 Greenwood Road, 150' east of Greenwood Lane, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-3, Urban, Multi-Family Residence District to B-3, Community Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on June 22, 1999, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Spigener adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

Ordinance No. 102 of 1999: 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 Bert Kouns and West 70th Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-A (SPI-2) Residence-Agriculture (Industrial Park Overlay) District and B-3 (SPI-2) Community Business (Industrial Park Overlay) District to I-1 (SPI-2) Light Industry (Industrial Park Overlay) District to and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on July 13, 1999, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Shyne adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

Ordinance No. 112 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 Capital Improvements Budget, appropriating the funds therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on July 27, 1999, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Spigener for adoption. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment:

Amend the ordinance as follows:

In Program B (Recreation Improvements):

Increase the appropriation for Valencia Park Basketball Facility (97-B002) by $238,400. Funding source is CDBG.

In Program C (Street Improvements):

Reduce the appropriation for CDBG Curbs and Gutters (92-C009) by $403,100. Funding source is CDBG.

Increase the appropriation for Rollins Street Paving (97-C001) by $150,100. Funding sources are $103,100 from CDBG and $47,000 from 1980 GOB, Prop. 1 (Streets).

In Program D (Drainage Improvements):

Increase the appropriation for Paved Drainage Ditch Repairs (96-D003) by $95,300. Funding source is FEMA.

Establish a new project entitled Galilee Baptist Church Drainage (99-D006) and fund it at $300,000 from CDBG.

In Program F (Sewer Improvements):

Increase the appropriation for Emergency Sewer Main Repairs (99-F012) by $90,000. Funding source is FEMA.

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

Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Huckaby, for adoption of the ordinance as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

Ordinance No. 113 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 budget for the Community Development Special Revenue Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on July 27, 1999, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Serio for adoption. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment:

Amend the ordinance as follows:

On page 1, under Section 2 (Appropriations - Administration):

Increase the appropriation for Transfer to Capital from $353,300 to $591,700. Funding sources are $353,300 from Prior Year CDBG and $238,400 from CDBG Program Income.

Delete the changes to Housing Projects on page 2 of the ordinance and substitute in lieu thereof the following:

Increase appropriation for Purchase Rehab by $260,000. Funding source is Prior Year CDBG.

Increase appropriation for Housing Demolition by $26,300. Funding source is Prior Year CDBG.

Decrease appropriation for Shreveport Home Ownership by $238,400. Funding source is Prior Year CDBG.

Decrease appropriation for Rental Housing Development by $700,000. Funding source is Prior Year CDBG.

Decrease appropriation for Neighborhood Revitalization by $353,000. Funding source is Prior Year CDBG.

Decrease appropriation for Shreveport Renewal Limited Partnership Repayment (Section 108) by $399,800. Funding source is Prior Year CDBG.

Decrease appropriation for Buydown Assistance by $100,000. Funding source is CDBG.

Decrease appropriation for Leased Housing Rehab by $229,000. Funding source is

CDBG.

Appropriate $179,000 to a new line item entitled Fairmont Towers. Funding source is CDBG.

Appropriate $500,000 to a new line item entitled Lot Purchases. Funding source is Prior Year CDBG.

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

Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Huckaby, for adoption of the ordinance as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

Ordinance No. 114 of 1999: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property generally located on the SW corner of Walker Road and Bert Kouns, 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.

Having passed first reading on July 27, 1999, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Shyne adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

Ordinance No. 115 of 1999: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the SE corner of Lakeshore Drive and Carrie Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-2, Suburban, Multi-Family Residence District to B-3, Community Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Councilman Burrell: I'm asking the Council, if they would, to oppose this. We have some persons here from that neighborhood who is adjacent that property. They have a considerable number of problems with other commercial properties in that area and they have requested that this would be voted against. Mr. Thompson, what would be the proper vote? Councilman Shyne: Uphold. Mr. Thompson: You want the Council to? Councilman Burrell: Uphold the Zoning Board, I believe. Is the vote, yes? Mr. Thompson: This is a zoning ordinance, I believe, and on zoning ordinances, normally, the motion is to approve the ordinance and if you want people to vote against it, you would ask them to vote against it or if you want them to vote for it, you would ask them to vote for it. Councilman Shyne; Uphold.

Councilman Burrell: Well, it is my understanding that on this particular ordinance the Zoning Board disapproved it and that would be a vote of yes to uphold the improvement, if not, that is going to reverse it, am I understanding that correctly. Mr. Thompson: Whenever we have rezoning of property, Mr. Burrell, the normal procedure is for the Council to move to approve the ordinance, it is an ordinance, in ordinance form. And if you want them to deny, to not approve the ordinance, you would ask that they would vote against it.

Councilman Burrell: So, a vote against the ordinance will disapprove the usage of that property, am I understanding that correctly? Councilman Shyne: No. Mr. Thompson, am I correct, Mr. Williams, that the MPC turned the zoning down? Mr. Williams: That Correct. Councilman Shyne: So, Mr. Chairman, you are asking us to uphold the ruling of the MPC, am I correct? Councilman Burrell: If upholding the ruling of the MPC, mean that the property will be not approved, then that is what I'm asking, that's the clarification I'm trying to get. Mr. Williams: The MPC did deny this case and it was appealed to you, and you need to vote to uphold the denial of the MPC, if that's your choice or if you chose to overturn the MPC vote, it would be, I think, its a 2/3rds vote for that. Councilman Burrell: Well, that's what I'm understanding myself, but that is not what I'm hearing from Mr. Thompson, is it? Mr. Thompson: Let me try to do it again, Mr. Chairman. Even though the MPC denied the request to rezone the property, it was appealed to the Council. The way that zoning gets to the Council is by way of an ordinance, an ordinance is prepared even though the MPC denied it. That ordinance is then placed on your agenda. Whenever there is an ordinance on your agenda, the motion generally is to, approve the ordinance. You would make a motion to approve the ordinance, but if you did not want the zoning to be changed, you would ask the Council to vote no. And by voting no, you would then uphold the decision of the MPC.

Councilman Burrell: So, the vote is for no, to not use the property. Mr. Thompson: The motion is to approve the ordinance and then vote no.

Councilman Serio: You are requesting the Council members to vote no? Councilman Burrell: Right, I'm requesting the Council members to vote no.

Councilman Shyne: I would also ask the Council members to vote no. This is not in my district, but it impacts a lot of the residents who live in my district.

Councilman Burrell: Motion by the Chair to vote no, seconded by Councilman Shyne. Mr. Thompson: For the record, the motion is to approve the ordinance and you are asking the Council to vote no. Councilman Burrell: The motion is to approve the ordinance and I'm asking the Council to vote no.

Having passed first reading on July 27, 1999, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Shyne denied by the following vote: Nays: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Ayes: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

Ordinance No. 116 of 1999: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the east side of N. Market, 250 feet north of Poleman Road, 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.

Having passed first reading on July 27, 1999, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Shyne adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

Ordinance No. 117 of 1999: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the SE corner of Bert Kouns and Wallace Lake Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from B-2, Neighborhood Business District to B-3, Community District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on July 27, 1999, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Stewart to postpone the ordinance until the August 24, 1999, meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

Ordinance No. 118 of 1999: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on Jewella Avenue and Denton Street, 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.

Having passed first reading on July 27, 1999, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Serio adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

Ordinance No. 119 of 1999: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the SW corner of W. 70th Street and Brantway Street, 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.

Having passed first reading on July 27, 1999, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Stewart adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

Ordinance No. 120 of 1999 by Councilman Huckaby: An ordinance to amend and reenact Chapter 26, Section 218 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to periodic reporting and to otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on July 27, 1999, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Huckaby adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

The adopted Ordinances, as amended, follow:

ORDINANCE NO. 93 OF 1999

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 GREENWOOD ROAD, 150' EAST OF GREENWOOD LANE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-3, URBAN, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO B-3, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of the east 133.04 feet of the north 180 feet of Lot A, Evangeline Subdivision, Unit B, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, property located on the south side of Greenwood Road, 150' east of Greenwood Lane, be and the same is hereby changed from R-3, Urban, Multi-Family Residence District to B-3, Community Business District.

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

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

2. Adherence to the Landscape Ordinance.

3. A 6' wood screening fence is required along south and west property lines adjacent to residentially zoned property.

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

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

s/Roy Allen Burrell, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 102 OF 1999

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 BERT KOUNS AND WEST 70^TH STREET, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A (SPI-2), RESIDENCE-AGRICULTURE (INDUSTRIAL PARK OVERLAY) DISTRICT AND B-3 (SPI-2) COMMUNITY BUSINESS (INDUSTRIAL PARK OVERLAY) DISTRICT, TO I-1 (SPI-2) LIGHT INDUSTRY (INDUSTRIAL PARK OVERLAY) DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of property located on the NW corner of Bert Kouns and West 70^th Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below, be and the same is hereby changed from R-A (SPI-2), Residence-Agriculture (Industrial Park Overlay) District and B-3 (SPI-2) Community Business (Industrial Park Overlay) District, to I-1 (SPI-2) Light Industry (Industrial Park Overlay) District:

A tract of land located in the SE/4 of Section 21, T17N-15W, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, said tract being further described as follows:

Beginning at a 4-inch by 4-inch concrete, LDH Monument, said monument being 299.18 feet west and 57.14 feet north of the SE corner of said Section 21, T17N-R15W, said monument also being on the north R/W line of West 70^th Street (LA. Hwy. No. 511), run the following calls along the said north R/W line:

S88�50'11"W a distance of 200.0 feet to a 4-inch by 4-inch concrete LDH Monument,

S88�15'02"W a distance of 100.13 feet to a 4-inch by 4-inch concrete LDH Monument,

N88�50'26"W a distance of 599.84 feet to a 4-inch by 4-inch concrete LDH Monument,

N78�25'23"W a distance of 284.26 feet to a 3/4 inch diameter iron pipe,

Thence run N0�59'00E" a distance of 255.31 feet to a �-inch diameter iron pipe, thence run S89�00'49"E a distance of 1373.76 feet to a �-inch diameter iron pipe on the west R/W line of the Industrial Loop Expressway (LA Hwy. No. 526), thence run S03�41'14"W along said west R/W line a distance of 258.54 feet to a 4-inch by 4-inch concrete LDH Monument at the intersection of said west R/W line and the said north R/W line of West 70^th Street (LA Hwy. No. 511), thence run S74�30"W along said north R/W line a distance of 190.35 feet to the POB, said tract containing 9.495 acres.

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

1. Development to be in substantial accord with the site plan submitted with any significant changes requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

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

s/Roy Allen Burrell, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 112 OF 1999

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1999 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS THEREIN, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

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

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 1999 Capital Improvements Budget, to reallocate funds between existing projects, to create several new projects and for other purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 194 of 1998, as amended, the 1999 Capital Improvements Budget, be further amended and re-enacted as follows:

In Program B (Recreation Improvements):

Reduce the appropriation for Greenwood Lane Playground (95-B002) by $60,600. Funding source is CDBG.

Establish a new project entitled City Park Renovations (99-B001) and fund it at $1,216,100. Funding source is CDBG.

Increase the appropriation for Valencia Park Basketball Facility (97-B002) by $238,400. Funding source is CDBG.

In Program C (Street Improvements):

Reduce the appropriation for CDBG Curbs and Gutters (92-C009) by $774,600. Funding source is CDBG.

Reduce the appropriation for Ledbetter Heights Neighborhood Improvements (95-C001) by $27,600. Funding source is CDBG.

Reduce the appropriation for CDBG Curbs and Gutters (92-C009) by $403,100. Funding source is CDBG.

Increase the appropriation for Rollins Street Paving (97-C001) by $150,100. Funding sources are $103,100 from CDBG and $47,000 from 1980 GOB, Prop. 1 (Streets).

In Program D (Drainage Improvements):

Increase the appropriation for Paved Drainage Ditch Repairs (96-D003) by $95,300. Funding source is FEMA.

Establish a new project entitled Galilee Baptist Church Drainage (99-D006) and fund it at $300,000 from CDBG.

In Program F (Sewer Improvements):

Increase the appropriation for Emergency Sewer Main Repairs (99-F012) by $90,000. Funding source is FEMA.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Sections 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Ordinance No. 194 of 1998 are hereby re-enacted.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications 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 in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

/s/Roy Allen Burrell, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO. 113 OF 1999

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1999 BUDGET FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 1999 budget for the Community Development Special Revenue Fund, in order to appropriate newly-obtained funds and for other purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 202 of 1998, the 1999 Community Development Special Revenue Fund budget, as amended, is hereby amended and re-enacted as follows:

In Section 1 (Appropriations):

Increase Prior-Year CDBG by $246,800.

Increase 1997 Loan Program by $200,000.

In Section 2 (Appropriations):

Administration:

Increase the appropriation for Transfer to Capital from $353,300 to $591,700. Funding sources are $353,300 from Prior Year CDBG and $238,400 from CDBG Program Income.

Public Facility & Improvements:

Increase appropriation for Caddo Community Action Agency by $150,000. Funding source is CDBG.

Community Services/Programs:

Appropriate $760,000 to a new line item entitled Small Business Development. Funding source is Prior Year CDBG.

Housing Projects: