Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Spigener for approval of the minutes of the Administrative Conference of February 9, 1998, and the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 10, 1998. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Cooper, Spigener, Green, and Burrell. 4. Absent: Councilmen Hightower, Serio and Stewart. 3.
Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor which are
required by law. Mayor Williams: I would like for Mr. Tom Dark to come forward along with
some of his employees. I have a resolution I would like to read on behalf of the Red River Parish
Police Jury. I would like to read a statement: On Tuesday, February 10, 1998, Red River Parish
suffered a tremendous amount of damage from a windstorm. Tom Dark, Director of Public
Works, sent trucks, machinery, and men to assist in the clean up and I have asked him today to
bring these workers so that we can publicly thank them for what they did. And I would also like
to present a resolution was passed by the Red River Parish Police Jury and I would just like to
read this into the record and the Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Wendell Collins, will present
this to Mr. Dark and the Public Works employees on behalf of the citizens of Red River Parish.
And the resolution reads:
"STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF RED RIVER
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the people of Red River Parish suffered a tremendous amount of damage to their homes and surroundings on February 10, 1988, when very high winds roared through the entire parish; and
WHEREAS, it seemed almost immediately, the City of Shreveport, Department of Public Works appeared to "help neighbors in need", and
WHEREAS, the Shreveport Department of Public Works sent trucks, machinery, tools and men to assist in anyway they were needed.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Red River Parish Police Jury would like to express to the City of Shreveport, Department of Public Works, the sincere appreciation for all of the assistance that the people of Red River received.
THEREFORE BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that the Police Jury of Red River Parish Louisiana, speaking for the citizens of Red River Parish, would like to extend our most humbled thank you to you - not just for all of the assistance that you gave us, but most of all FOR CARING.
On motion of Mr. Keith, seconded by Mr. Davis, the foregoing resolution was unanimously adopted this 17th day of February, 1998.
I, Brenda W. Jones, Secretary of the Police Jury of Red River Parish, Louisiana, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Police Jury of Red River Parish in regular session on February 17, 1998, at which as quorum was present.
GIVEN UNDER MY OFFICIAL Signature and seal this 18th day of February, 1998.
/s/Brenda W. Jones, SECRETARY
RED RIVER PARISH POLICE JURY"
And I would just like to present this to Tom on behalf of his crew and Tom I would like to let you introduce all of your workers, but we at the City of Shreveport do appreciate all of the hard work of everyone who had a part of this clean up project at Red River Parish and I would like for you to make any comments and any of your personnel, if they would. Mr. Dark: Just a minute I will comment, I really want to tell you how much this means to all of us. We do a lot of stuff all the time. I know it is interesting that they use the word in this, we are really blessed up here. I mean, all you have to do is look at the t.v. yesterday on Florida and look at the pictures two weeks ago on Coushatta. We've been very fortunate we didn't have the kind of thing happen here, this time, but we were in a position to help and we were glad we were able to do it. I brought up to the front, in the back, Wayne Walsh, Superintendent of Streets and Drainage, and Sandra Whitley, John Kennedy, Ron Smith, Fred Herring, and Wayne Irving who is standing here beside me who kind of led the flotilla going down I-49. Wayne, would you say a few words about what it meant to all of you and would everybody who went, please stand. We had about thirty folks, at one time or another. This is Wayne Irving who led the troop all the way down there. Mr. Irving: I'm not a very good speaker now. We had about an hour or maybe two hours to get all this thing together on Wednesday morning when we were notified we was going. So we were off the yard probably in less than two hours, that is with all of our equipment, manpower. And these guys were just glad to go down there and help out of town of Coushatta, and I know they appreciate going to. And we took like about 40 trees of off houses and done major clean up down there in the short time we were there. But like I say, we want to thank ya'll for letting us go and Mr. Tom Dark and we appreciate that. Mayor Williams: Thank you.
Councilman Green: Mr. Mayor again, we would like to congratulate you all and say to you, keep up the good work.
The Chairman noted a public hearing was not scheduled and the Council addressed
Confirmations and/or Appointments. Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman
Cooper to confirm to the Housing Authority, Mr. Hal L. Kelly (reappointment). Motion
approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green
and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
The Council considered the Consent Agenda legislation.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:
Motion by Councilman Hightower to move Resolution No. 43 of 1998 to the Regular Agenda,
seconded by Councilman Burrell. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman
Stewart. 1.
Motion by Councilman Burrell to Introduce the Resolutions and Ordinances on the Consent
Agenda to lay over until the March 10, 1998, meeting seconded by Councilman Hightower.
Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener,
Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution No. 42 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for the 1998
Weed and Seed "Demonstration Site" Grant funded by the United States Department of
Justice, and otherwise provide with respect thereto.
2. Resolution No. 44 of 1998: A resolution adopting the Multi-Year Operating Budget
Forecast as required by Resolution No. 132 of 1989, and otherwise provide with respect
thereto.
3. Resolution No. 45 of 1998 by Councilmen Green and Burrell: A resolution authorizing
the waiver of the entire building fee for the Grambling Alumni Association February 19,
1998, in the Barnwell Center and to ratify the non-collection of the fees for the same event
and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
1. Ordinance No. 39 of 1998: An ordinance to amend and reenact Section 66-99, Refund of
Contributions, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport and to otherwise
provide with respect thereto.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:
Mr. Collins: Could we ask you to move Ordinance No. 7 of 1998 to the Regular Agenda. Mr.
Stewart was going to do an amendment to this and he isn't here today.
Motion by Councilman Spigener to move Ordinance No. 7 of 1998 to the Regular Agenda,
seconded by Councilman Serio. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman
Stewart. 1.
Motion by Councilman Spigener to Adopt the Resolutions and Ordinances on the Consent
Agenda, seconded by Councilman Serio. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None.
Councilman Stewart. 1.
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION NO. 29 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM THE
WILLIS KNIGHTON FITNESS AND HEALTH CENTER OF CARDIOVASCULAR
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT TO THE SHREVEPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND
OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, Section 2.02(e) grants the City the right to accept gifts, donations, bequests, or grants for any purpose related to the powers and duties of the City or related to providing for the welfare of the citizens of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department desires to accept from the Willis Knighton Fitness and Health Center the following exercise equipment designed to enhance the cardiovascular fitness of Shreveport Fire Department personnel: A Stair Master, gauntlet and treadmill (Station No. 1); Stair Master 4000PT and Treadmill (Station No. 8); Stair Master 4000PT and Treadmill (Station 9); Stair Master, Gauntlet and Treadmill (Station No. 16). The total cost of the equipment is $17,200.00; and
WHEREAS, the Willis Knighton Fitness and Health Center has offered to donate this equipment to assist and promote the wellness and fitness of the Shreveport Fire Department's personnel; and
WHEREAS, the cardiovascular fitness equipment will be used exclusively for purposes related directly to the Shreveport Fire Department's mission of keeping its personnel healthy and fit for duty; and
WHEREAS, this will involve no cost to the City of Shreveport.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular, and legal session convened that the Mayor be and is authorized to execute an agreement, substantially the same as the document filed in the Office of the Clerk of Council on February 10, 1998, between the City of Shreveport and Willis Knighton Fitness and Health Center accepting the donation of the cardiovascular fitness equipment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City council wishes to express its appreciation, on behalf of the citizens of the City to Willis Knight Fitness and Health Center, for its assistance in improving the health and fitness of Shreveport Fire Department personnel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this Resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this Resolution which can be given affect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
RESOLUTION NO. 30 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING RENTAL
FEE FOR THE CONVENTION HALL TO ALLOW THE NAACP TO HOLD ITS FREEDOM
FUND BANQUET AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BY: COUNCILMAN BURRELL
WHEREAS, the Shreveport Chapter of the NAACP has scheduled its Freedom Fund Banquet on Thursday, March 19, 1998, in the Convention Hall; and
WHEREAS, the NAACP is a non-profit organization that has a long history of civic and community involvement; and
WHEREAS, the role, scope and mission of the organization is to help carry out economic and education programs that benefit the citizens of the city; and
WHEREAS, it is therefore in the public interest and it serves a public purpose for the City to waive the entire rental fee for the use of the Convention Hall for the banquet to be held on March 19, 1998.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the entire rental fee for the use of the Convention Hall by the NAACP for its Freedom Fund Banquet on Thursday, March 19, 1998 is waived and the provisions of Section 26-123 and Section 26-124 of the Code of Ordinances are suspended relative to this event only.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
RESOLUTION NO. 31 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF BUILDING RENTAL FEES FOR
USE OF THE CONVENTION HALL BY THE SPORTS FOUNDATION FOR THE
INDUCTION CEREMONIES FOR THE SPORTS MUSEUM OF CHAMPIONS AND TO
OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Museum of Champions will sponsor an induction ceremony and banquet recognizing Shreveport's "own" who have been successful in sports; and
WHEREAS, among the inductees are Joe Delaney, Wendell Davis, Antoine Treadaway, and Gary "Big Hands" Johnson, and the ceremony will include a special recognition of former Mayor Hazel Beard and Dr. Cecil Lloyd for their vision that made the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Museum of Champions a reality; and
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport desires to waive 100% of the building rental fees connected with the induction ceremony of the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Museum of Champions on March 21, 1998.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that 100% of the rental fees defined in certain sections of Ordinance 148 of 1997 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances for the use of the Convention Hall by the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Museum of Champions on March 21, 1998, in connection with its induction ceremony and banquet.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution of 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 34 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING RENTAL
FEE FOR THE EXPO HALL FOR THE MARCH OF DIMES TO HOLD A DANCE AND
OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BY: COUNCILMAN HIGHTOWER
WHEREAS, the North Louisiana Chapter of the March of Dimes has scheduled its 1998 Lost in the 50's Dance on, May 9, 1998, in the Expo Hall as one of its fund raisers; and
WHEREAS, the March of Dimes is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help prevent birth defects and infant mortality; and
WHEREAS, the moneys gained from the waived rental fee are put back into the community in the way of grants to local projects such as LSU-MC Tot and Teen Clinic, LSU-MC Gestational Diabetes Task Force, Project Reclaim, educational materials to Linwood Middle School Clinic, and North Louisiana AHEC Healthy Start ABC's; and
WHEREAS, it is therefore in the public interest and it serves a public purpose for the City to waive the entire rental fee for the use of the Expo Hall for the March of Dimes 1998 Lost in the 50's Dance to be held on May 9, 1998.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the entire rental fee for the use of the Expo Hall by the March of Dimes for its Lost in the 50's Dance on Saturday, May 9, 1998 is waived and the provisions of Section 26-123 and Section 26-124 of the Code of Ordinances are suspended relative to this event only.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
RESOLUTION NO. 35 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING RENTAL
AND CATERING FEES FOR THE CONVENTION HALL TO ALLOW THE SHREVEPORT
MEDICAL SOCIETY AUXILIARY 34TH ANNUAL STYLE SHOW AND LUNCHEON
OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BY: COUNCILMAN STEWART
WHEREAS, the Shreveport Medical Society Auxiliary will hold its 34th Annual Style Show and Luncheon on Wednesday, March 11, 1998, in the Convention Hall; and
WHEREAS, the annual style show is the group's fund-railer for local nursing scholarships and teaching aids, textbooks and training for health related projects at local elementary schools; and
WHEREAS, a portion of this year's funds will be used to sponsor a new exhibit in the new Sci-Port Discovery Center; and
WHEREAS, it is therefore in the public interest and it serves a public purpose for the City to waive the entire rental and catering fees for the use of the Convention Hall for the Shreveport Medical Society Auxiliary 34th Annual Style Show and Luncheon to be held on March 11, 1998.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the entire rental and catering fees for the use of the Convention Hall by the Shreveport Medical Society Auxiliary 34th Annual Style Show and Luncheon on Wednesday, March 11, 1998 is waived and the provisions of Section 26-123 and Section 26-124 of the Code of Ordinances are suspended relative to this event only.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
RESOLUTION NO. 37 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF
SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SHREVE PARK INDUSTRIAL CAMPUS
ROADWAY PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 93-C003, PARCEL NUMBER R-17, AND
OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the SHREVE PARK INDUSTRIAL CAMPUS ROADWAY PROJECT, Project No. 93-C003; and
WHEREAS, the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto is situated in said development; and
WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire a permanent right-of-way across the property comprising Parcel No. R-17 have failed; and
WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by the City of Shreveport.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No. R-17, to be purchased for a permanent right-of-way.
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 38 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION FOR ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR
DALTON STREET IN THE FORBING COMMERCIAL, UNIT NO. 3, SUBDIVISION, AND
TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that the dedication for additional right-of-way for Dalton Street in the Forbing Commercial, Unit No. 3, Subdivision in the SE/4 of Section 6 (T16N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and as shown on the plat attached hereto and made a part hereof, be and the same is hereby accepted as dedicated to the public for public use in the City of Shreveport.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the original plat reflecting the dedication for Dalton Street be recorded in the official records of the District Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of the resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby declared severable and repealed.
RESOLUTION NO. 39 of 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RHONDA MCBEE DEVEREAUX LOCATED AT 349
FLOURNOY LUCAS ROAD TO CONNECT TO THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF
SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Rhonda McBee Devereaux has agreed to secure all permits and inspections required by the Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code. Said party having submitted a petition for annexation to the City of Shreveport, and having agreed to fully comply with the regulations of the City of Shreveport in connection with said property, all as set forth in Section 94-1, et. Seq., of the Shreveport City Code. Said request and petition are attached hereto.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Rhonda McBee Devereaux be authorized to connect the building located at 349 Flournoy Lucas Road to the water system of the City of Shreveport.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or items of this resolution or the application thereof are held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect 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. 40 of 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BILL ALEXANDER, PRESIDENT, ADVANCED
APPLICATORS, INC., LOCATED AT 1115 FULLERTON ST. TO CONNECT TO THE
SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Bill Alexander, President, Advanced Applicators, Inc., has agreed to secure all permits and inspections required by the Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code. Said party having submitted a petition for annexation to the City of Shreveport, and having agreed to fully comply with the regulations of the City of Shreveport in connection with said property, all as set forth in Section 94-1, et. Seq., of the Shreveport City Code. Said request and petition are attached hereto.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Bill Alexander, President, Advanced Applicators, Inc., be authorized to connect the building located at 1115 Fullerton St. to the sewer system of the City of Shreveport.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or items of this resolution or the application thereof are held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 17 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A STOP INTERSECTION AT THE
INTERSECTION OF JAPONICA LANE AND JAPONICA CIRCLE 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 intersection of Japonica Lane and Japonica Circle is hereby created and established a stop intersection, Japonica Circle shall stop for Japonica Lane.
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/James Edward Green, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
ORDINANCE NO. 18 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 214 OF 1994 PERTAINING TO
PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR THE 700 BLOCK OF STEPHENSON STREET AND TO
CREATE AND ESTABLISH A NO PARKING ZONE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00
AM AND 9:00 AM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY ON BOTH SIDES OF THE 700
BLOCK OF STEPHENSON 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 Ordinance No. 214 of 1994 is hereby repealed and it shall hereafter be unlawful for anyone to park any vehicle between the hours of 7:00 am and 9:00 am Monday through Friday on either side of the 700 block of Stephenson 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.
/s/James Edward Green, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:
The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 89 of 1997 by Councilman Stewart:
A resolution suspending the effects of Section 58-26 of the Code of Ordinances relative to noise
and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Burrell to
postpone the resolution until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote:
Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent:
Councilman Stewart. 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 23 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND SHREVEPORT DIXIE BASEBALL,
INC., TO CO-SPONSOR THE 1998 LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL
PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City desires to support recreational programs which directly benefit the youth of the City by providing wholesome activities which serve to benefit the entire community; and
WHEREAS, Shreveport Dixie Baseball, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as Little League) desires to provide a public benefit through its youth baseball and softball programs; and
WHEREAS, the programs sponsored by Little League are open to the general public, including physically and mentally challenged youth residing within the City of Shreveport; and
WHEREAS, City desires to participate with Little League in the sponsorship of its 1998 baseball and softball program; and
WHEREAS, the programs sponsored by Little League provides a public benefit and serves a public purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the Mayor is authorized to execute an agreement with Shreveport Dixie Baseball, Inc., substantially in accordance with the draft attached hereto and filed for public inspection with the original of this resolution in the Office of the Clerk of Council on February 10, 1998.
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 Spigener, seconded by Councilman Burrell
passed by the following vote: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and
Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 24 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND SHREVEPORT LITTLE LEAGUE,
INC., AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City desires to support recreational programs which directly benefit the youth of the City by providing wholesome activities which serve to benefit the entire community; and
WHEREAS, Shreveport Little League, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as Little League) desires to provide a youth softball program for all eligible youth in the City; and
WHEREAS, participation in Little League's softball program is open to all children residing within the City of Shreveport to the extent allowed by registration deadlines established by the Board of Directors of Little League; and
WHEREAS, City desires to participate with Little League in the sponsorship of its 1998 softball program; and
WHEREAS, the softball program sponsored by Little League provides a public benefit and serves a public purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the Mayor is authorized to execute an agreement with Shreveport Little League, Inc., substantially in accordance with the draft attached hereto and filed for public inspection with the original of this resolution in the Office of the Clerk of Council on February 10, 1998.
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 Hightower, seconded by Councilman Burrell
passed by the following vote: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and
Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 25 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND WEST AND NORTHWEST
SHREVEPORT LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INC., AND TO OTHERWISE
PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City desires to support recreational programs which directly benefit the youth of the City by providing wholesome activities which serve to benefit the entire community; and
WHEREAS, West and Northwest Shreveport Little League Baseball, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as Little League) desires to provide a youth baseball and softball program to the general public, including physically and mentally challenged youth residing within the City of Shreveport; and
WHEREAS, City desires to participate with Little League in the sponsorship of its 1998 baseball and softball program; and
WHEREAS, the programs sponsored by Little League provides a public benefit and serves a public purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the Mayor is authorized to execute an agreement with West and Northwest Shreveport Little League Baseball Inc., substantially in accordance with the draft attached hereto and filed for public inspection with the original of this resolution in the Office of the Clerk of Council on February 10, 1998.
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 Burrell, seconded by Councilman Serio passed
by the following vote: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6.
Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 26 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND SOUTH CADDO DIXIE MAJOR
BASEBALL ASSOCIATION, INC., AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City desires to support recreational programs which directly benefit the youth of the City by providing wholesome activities which serve to benefit the entire community; and
WHEREAS, South Caddo Dixie Major Baseball Association (hereinafter referred to as Dixie) desires to provide a youth baseball program for all eligible youth in the City between the ages of 15-18; and
WHEREAS, City desires to participate with Dixie in the sponsorship of its Little League Baseball Program for 1998; and
WHEREAS, the baseball program sponsored by Dixie provides a public benefit and serves a public purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the Mayor is authorized to execute an agreement with South Caddo Dixie Major Baseball Association, Inc., substantially in accordance with the draft attached hereto and filed for public inspection with the original of this resolution in the Office of the Clerk of Council on February 10, 1998.
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 Spigener, seconded by Councilman Cooper
passed by the following vote: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and
Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 27 of 1998: A resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Downtown Shreveport Unlimited (DSU) to
sponsor up to nine festivals, and to otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Hightower for
passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment:
1. Amend the "NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED" paragraph on page 2 of the
Resolution to read "the Mayor" instead of "Hazel Beard, Mayor".
2. Amend section I.A.b of the contract to now read as follows:
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b. Rumble on the Red to be held May 15 - 17, 1998 at site mutually agreed upon by both parties at no cost to Contractor. The date of the event in 1999 and 2000 shall be determined by the mutual consent of the parties hereto.
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3. Amend section I.A. e of the contract to now read as follows:
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e. Office Olympics to be held at a site mutually agreed upon by both parties at no cost to Contractor.
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4. Amend section I.A.16 of the contract to now read as follows:
16. Reimburse CITY for all hours worked by City employees that constitute overtime or
otherwise exceeds the employees normal hours of work per week unless otherwise provided in
this Agreement. Payment for overtime hours shall be in accordance with the provisions of
Section II of this Agreement. An estimate of City employee hours, including overtime, shall be
approved in writing by CONTRACTOR prior to any such work commencing. Time sheets will
be required for all City employees utilized in the production of the festivals provided for herein
and hours shall be coordinated between the CITY and CONTRACTOR. Time sheets must be
signed by CONTRACTOR at the completion of each work day and shall accompany the CITY'S
invoice for services. CONTRACTOR shall make payment to CITY for these hours within thirty
(30) days from the receipt of the invoice or other documentation of the hours from CITY.
5. Delete section IV. D of the contract and correct the designation of the paragraphs
following this section.
6. Amend section I. of the Miscellaneous Provisions of the contract to now read as follows:
I. The CONTRACTOR undertakes, agrees and does hereby indemnify, defend and hold CITY, its
officers, agents and employees harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits, damages and
expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees for the defense thereof) arising from personal
injuries or death to any person arising out of CONTRACTOR'S performance of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, CONTRACTOR does not, by this indemnification and hold
harmless clause, indemnify or hold CITY harmless against damages, personal injury or death
occasioned to any person(s) as a result of the negligence, misconduct, act or omission of CITY,
its agents or employees, or the breach of any provision of this Agreement or acts or occurrences
outside the scope of CONTRACTOR'S authority under this Agreement by CITY, its agents or
employees.
Motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Cooper for adoption of the amendment.
Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener,
Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
Motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Burrell for adoption of the
resolution as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper,
Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart.
1.
RESOLUTION NO. 27 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT UNLIMITED (DSU) TO SPONSOR UP TO NINE
FESTIVALS, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City desires to support and sponsor cultural and leisure activity programs which serve a public purpose and render a public benefit; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 315 of 1979, requires City Council approval of any contract made and entered into by and between the City of Shreveport and any artistic, scientific, cultural, civic, educational, charitable, or literary organization whereunder said organization receives public funds in return for services which serve a public purpose; and
WHEREAS, the DSU desires to promote the revitalization of Downtown Shreveport by supporting and sponsoring cultural and festival activities; and
WHEREAS, the DSU desires to sponsor up to nine festivals in and around the downtown area; and
WHEREAS, the City declares these downtown festivals to serve such a public purpose; and
WHEREAS, the City and DSU desire to support and provide services as identified under the terms of this contract to produce these festivals.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement between the City of Shreveport, Downtown Shreveport Unlimited to sponsor up to nine festivals in and around the downtown Shreveport area, said agreement to be substantially in accordance with the draft thereof which was filed with the original copy of this resolution for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk on February 10, 1998.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 28 of 1998: A resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Ark-La-Tex Ambassadors, Inc., for the
Holiday In Dixie Festival and to otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Hightower for
passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment:
1. Amend the "NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED" paragraph to read "the Mayor"
instead of "Hazel Beard, Mayor".
Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Cooper for adoption of the
amendment. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower,
Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
Motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Burrell for adoption of the
resolution as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper,
Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart.
1.
RESOLUTION NO. 28 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE ARK-LA-TEX AMBASSADORS, INC., FOR THE HOLIDAY IN DIXIE FESTIVAL
AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City desires to support and sponsor cultural and leisure activity programs which serve a public purpose and render a public benefit; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 315 of 1979, requires City Council approval of any contract made and entered into by and between the City of Shreveport and any artistic, scientific, cultural, civic,
educational, charitable, or literary organization whereunder said organization receives public funds in return for services which serve a public purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Ark-La-Tex Ambassadors desire to sponsor the annual Holiday in Dixie Festival in the downtown area;
WHEREAS, the City declares this festival serves a public purpose; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Ark-La-Tex Ambassadors desire to support and provide services as identified under the terms of this contract to produce this festival.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with the Ark-La-Tex Ambassadors, Inc., to sponsor the Holiday in Dixie Festival, said agreement to be substantially in accordance with the draft thereof which was filed with the original copy of this resolution for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk on February 10, 1998.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 36 of 1998: A resolution
authorizing the Director of Finance to compromise and settle an amount due for interest on a
paving assessment and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Cooper, seconded by Councilman Burrell to
postpone the resolution until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote:
Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent:
Councilman Stewart. 1.
Mr. Thompson: I believe that Mr. Cooper inadvertently moved to postpone No. 36. I believe that
he and Mr. Serio agreed to have that one adopted and you might want to reconsider that if my
comments are correct.
Motion by Councilman Serio to reconsider the resolution, seconded by Councilman Cooper.
Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green
and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
Mr. Thompson: This is the Janet Lane Baptist Church paving assessment problem that the City
has been dealing with for some years. Because the Community Action Agency wants to purchase
this property for a headstart program, the City Attorney is now comfortable with a compromise
that we can work out with them which will waive, not the principal but some of the interest on
this paving assessment, and this allows the Director of Finance to enter into agreements with
them to do that, and it allows the Church to sell the property and for the Community Action
Agency to purchase it for a headstart facility for that area.
Motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Cooper passed by the following vote:
Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green
and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 36 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO COMPROMISE AND
SETTLE AN AMOUNT DUE FOR INTEREST ON A PAVING ASSESSMENT AND
OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, property located at 409 Janet Lane, Geographic No. 171435-016-0034, was assessed for paving under Ordinance No. 376 of 1985, Assessment No. 31125B00; and
WHEREAS, the owner of said property has entered into an agreement to sell said property to the Caddo Community Action Agency (CCAA), a non-profit corporation which performs community services, for the purpose of a Head Start and Day Care Facility; and
WHEREAS, said sale can not be completed unless the interest on the paving assessment is waived; and
WHEREAS, said sale will result in the principal amount of the assessment being paid to the City of Shreveport; and
WHEREAS, the transfer of this property to CCAA will be in aid and support of the needy and serve a public purpose.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to compromise or settle the paving assessment account described above by waiving the outstanding interest thereon , conditioned on the sale of the property to CCAA and payment of the entire principal amount of the assessment to the City of Shreveport.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 41 of 1998 by Councilman Cooper:
A resolution temporarily suspending certain provisions of Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances
relative to the consumption of alcoholic beverages at private clubs and otherwise providing with
respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Hightower to
postpone the resolution until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote:
Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent:
Councilman Stewart. 1.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution No. 43 of 1998: A resolution authorizing the employment of special legal counsel
to represent the City of Shreveport, and otherwise provide with respect thereto.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
1. Ordinance 33 of 1998: An ordinance amending the 1998 budget for the Community
Development Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise
providing with respect thereto.
2. Ordinance 34 of 1998: An ordinance amending Article II, Division 4 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to alcoholic beverage handling employee cards and
otherwise providing with respect thereto.
3. Ordinance 35 of 1998: An ordinance to amend Chapter 106 of the code of Ordinances, as
amended, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by amending Section 106-1337(9), to
remove superfluous landscape requirements from the off-street parking provisions and by
otherwise providing with respect thereto.
4. Ordinance 36 of 1998: An ordinance to amend Chapter 106 of the code of Ordinances, as
amended, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by amending Section 106-1213 to add
landscape requirements for large off-street parking facilities, and by otherwise providing with
respect thereto.
5. Ordinance 37 of 1998: An ordinance to amend Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, as
amended, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by amending Section 106-1211, pertaining
to alternative compliance with landscape requirements and by otherwise providing with respect
thereto.
6. Ordinance No. 38 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease and related
agreements with Shreveport Renewal Limited Partnership, a Delaware Limited Partnership, and
otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Cooper to
Introduce the Resolutions and Ordinances to lay over until the next regular meeting. Motion
approved by the following vote: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and
Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:
Ordinance No. 119 of 1997 by Councilman Serio: An ordinance establishing certain four
way stop intersections and three way stop intersections within the University Terrace
South Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on October 14, 1997, 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 Burrell to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
2. Ordinance No. 177 of 1997: An ordinance closing and abandoning Boyd Street and its
adjoining turnaround easement in the E. & B. Subdivision, and to otherwise provide with respect
thereto.
Having passed first reading on December 22, 1997, 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
Cooper, seconded by Councilman Hightower postpone the ordinance until the next regular
meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
3. Ordinance No. 185 of 1997: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Shreveport to
enter into a lease agreement with Greenwood Acres Full Gospel Baptist Church for the lease of
certain real property belonging to the City of Shreveport and to otherwise provide with respect
thereto.
Having passed first reading on December 22, 1997, 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
Cooper, seconded by Councilman Burrell to postpone the ordinance until the next regular
meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
4. Ordinance No. 7 of 1998 by Councilman Stewart: An ordinance creating and establishing a no
through truck route on Fairfield Avenue between Pierremont Road and Olive Street and
otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on January 27, 1998, 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 Burrell to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting.
Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener,
Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
Motion by Councilman Stewart to postpone the Ordinance on the Consent Agenda, seconded by
Councilman Hightower. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper,
Stewart, Hightower, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Serio.
1.
5. Ordinance No. 9 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an amended and
Restated Ground Lease and a Hotel Ground Lease and Related Agreements with Red River
Entertainment of Shreveport, a partnership in commendam and otherwise providing with respect
thereto.
Having passed first reading on January 27, 1998, 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
Hightower, seconded by Councilman Spigener for passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following
amendment(s):
Amendment No. 1
The last paragraph of the ordinance is hereby amended to read:
"BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances and resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed."
Motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Burrell for adoption of Amendment
No. 1. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
Amendment No. 2
The Amended and Restated Ground Lease is hereby amended in accordance with the language
attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A". The shaded language is added while the
struck-through is deleted.
- Article II - definition of Design Review Committee
- Section 3.04
- Section 4.09
- Section 4.15
- Section 4.16
- Section 4.17
- Section 4.18
- Section 7.04
- Section 14.01 (e)
- Section 14.03 (a)
- Section 34 (c)
- Section 35.21
- Section 35.22 (c) and (d)
- Section 35.23 (k) & (l)
- Exhibit E-1
- Exhibit E-2
Mr. Jones: The amendments included in Amendment 2, were provided to you yesterday. The only exception is some language in Section 34 that has been agreed upon just prior to this meeting and has been provided to Councilman Burrell. If you are desiring discussion on any of these issues, I can obviously explain them, but all of these amendments were provided to you at yesterday's work session with the exception of Section 34 and that is new language, but it is acceptable to Mr. Burrell and some other members of the Council.
Mr. Thompson: Mr. Jones, is it also acceptable to Harrah's or Red River Entertainment. Mr. Jones: That is our understanding.
Councilman Burrell: We did have an opportunity to work on this language, you know, several of us in here, did. And I understand from Harrah's too that the language is acceptable and with that we would, in my opinion, we would go forward with it. We have no particular problems at this time.
Councilman Green: Why thank you Mr. Burrell, I think that is wonderful.
Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Cooper for adoption of Amendment
No. 2. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
Amendment No. 3:
The Hotel Ground Lease is hereby amended in accordance with the language attached hereto and
made a part hereof as Exhibit "B". The shaded language is added while the language struck-through is delete.
- Section 3.04
- Section 4.14
- Section 4.15
- Section 4.16
- Section 4.17
- Section 14.01 (e)
- Section 14.03 (a)
- Section 34 (c)
- Section 35.21
- Section 35.22 (c) & (d)
Motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Cooper for adoption of Amendment No.
3. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
Amendment No. 4:
Clerk's Note: Amendment 4, styled "Amendment #4" amends Section 7.03. Parking.
Motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Burrell for adoption of Amendment
No. 4. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
Clerk's Note: Amendments Nos. 5, 6, 7, and 8 were "(blank)"
Amendment No. 9:
The drafts of the Amended and Restated Ground Lease and the Hotel Ground Lease filed with
the Clerk of Council on January 27, 1998 are hereby replaced with Exhibits C & D, respectively.
These new drafts incorporate Amendments No. 2 and 3 adopted by the Council. Exhibits C and
D do not incorporate Amendments 4, which are nevertheless made a part hereof and incorporated
herein by virtue of Council action on said Amendments.
Motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Burrell for adoption of Amendment
No. 9. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
Mr. Jones: Just to make the record clear, in the information we had presented to you, we had of
course Amendment Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 you have voted on. We had provided in the hand-outs to
you a space for Amendments 5, 6, 7, and 8. There were no additional amendments today, so
those are all blank. Amendment No. 9 is what was just presented to you for a vote and we have
one more amendment after that.
Amendment No. 10
The fifth paragraph of the ordinance is hereby amended and restated to read:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal
and regular session convened that Robert W. "Bo" Williams, Mayor, is hereby authorized to
execute the Amended and Restated Ground Lease and the Hotel Ground Lease to Red River
Entertainment, substantially in accordance with the drafts thereof which were filed with the
original copy of this ordinance in the Office of the Clerk of Council on January 27, 1998 as
amended by action of the Council.
Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Cooper for adoption of Amendment
No. 10.
Mr. Jones: Just to make sure the record is clear, what we are attempting to do here is we will be
substituting clean copies of this document and this is an attempt to make sure that we have all of
the amendments included. It is a belt and suspenders-type action but we feel it makes sure that
all of the amendments are included in the document.
Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener,
Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Green for adoption of the ordinance
as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower,
Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
Councilman Burrell: I want to take this time to recognize Mr. Sanfillipo and Marilyn and their whole crew out there. We've worked very, very hard on this to try to reach this point of agreement, along with their many supporters which I see out there that I know I got a number of calls from those individuals and it always helps to do that. But I think it is something that we can all live with, from my perspective, we can all live with this. And I do want to say that, in my opinion, the reason why this was a slow process in coming is that we did not want to make any mistakes. We've heard a lot of things that was negative about our last leasing, the exclusivity clause and all these other things, and I know that I personally did not want to get into the position where I would be criticized for not scrutinizing this to the point where the interest of the citizens of Shreveport was not taken into consideration. And so, I think we did a fine job in doing that and I would like to commend the Council on that, and the Mayor, of course and Harrah's.
Councilman Serio: I think it is very important for the City of Shreveport now, we can hopefully going to start moving forward a little bit quicker and further. Anthony, now that we have you in the Chamber, I would just like to say that it is good to have you in town today, but also I think Shreveport would like to see a hotel commence as quick as possible whenever it is possible with the New Orleans situation, to move forward, and of course I think that we are looking forward to seeing further expansion and this lease does allow for further expansion of the entertainment facilities on the riverfront. So, we appreciate your comments but we are looking forward to expanded growth.
Councilman Cooper: I am happy to have played a part in creating some jobs in Shreveport, Louisiana. And that the Council, through all of the changes we go through, nonetheless, we can come together on common ground for the betterment of this City and that is to provide jobs and to get Harrah's in here. So, I would just like to commend the Council for working together on this particular issue and getting this thing passed before we got further down the road, and the Mayor; thank you very much.
Councilman Hightower: On the contract itself, there is a lot of us that have put in a lot of hours on both sides of the table on this thing. Although I don't think it is a perfect contract, at least today, I feel like we are going to leave the Chambers on common ground and of common cause to move Shreveport riverfront forward. Like I said, I think that at least today we stand on that common ground and I feel like we've got a sense of willingness to work in the further through any problems that may arise through a document that may not be perfect. And I think we've got a commitment from Anthony to do that, and Marilyn to do that, and the whole Harrah's' team and certainly the City to do that. We worked up until the last minute to iron out some sticking points with several of us and Anthony, I want to thank you for bending over a little and accommodating us, and hopefully at this point, I think prior to signing a contract we were certainly on opposite sides of the table trying to work something out together. Now, when the Mayor actually puts his signature on the document, I feel like, we are full fledge partners and we both certainly, the City and Harrah's, along with our new gaming partner, Hollywood, all want to work together and hopefully you two guys will be able to work together too to make the Shreveport riverfront what you have talked about and envisioned since 1994 when you stepped here and told us some things that we perhaps didn't see. I think we are to a point now to where those things can start to come to fruition and with you help and with your continued guidance along with Marilyn and continued commitment to dollars invested in our community, I think we are going to get to where we want to be. And I want to thank you for working up, like I said, to the last minute to be sure that this deal did come about.
Councilman Green: Today, makes the theme we have before us come real: "An inclusive Mayor and a Cooperative Council Brings Home a Winning Team for Shreveport" and certainly we would like to thank the Mayor and his Administration and the Council for working so hard to make this possible. Anthony, would you and your team just stand for a moment and just let us know whose here. Would there be an objections from the Council to have a word from, Mr. Anthony?
Mayor Williams: I too would like to thank all of the people that had a part in putting this contract together. It was give and take on both sides after many hours of discussion from the Harrah's organization and I won't try to go into names, there is so many people to recognize to my staff, the City Attorney's Office, to all of the Council members that were involved in this process. This has probably been close to three years in the making. Today is the day that starts this process to really becoming reality as far as a hotel site on the downtown riverfront. I think it is a great milestone for the City. We had to give and take on both issues of the issue to make this a reality, but that's what democracy is all about, to do the best for the City. And when we set aside our own agendas, each one of us and work together for that common good of the City, then you see what we can accomplish and I think we've done that today, we demonstrated that here. As a result of this contract this also not only allows for the new Harrah's hotel, but it also will provide the space for the new Hollywood project that will be just immediately south of the Harrah's complex and I think that will be a very welcomed addition to the City or gaming and really move our city to another level in the gaming industry. I would just like to thank the Council, personally, each one of you for all of your hard work and support on this project and your vote today; so, I just thank each one of you for your vote today on this.
Mr. Anthony Sanfillipo, Division President for Harrah's Entertainment and prior General Manager to this property: And I am speaking on behalf of the team here which is lead by Marilyn Wynn and the folks that are on the front row here. Today is a day of celebration in Louisiana, appropriately enough and I know in south Louisiana people don't work today and they have a good day out partying. We are working today and I think a very important accomplishment has happened today and it is that we have put to rest a lease that a lot of people have worked on and just about at this table have worked together to try to bring to reality a hotel complex that we know you are going to be proud of. And I want to thank the Mayor, I would like to thank the CAO, Wendell Collins, and Jerry Jones who for three years we have worked together to try to get to this day so that we could move forward and make that hotel a reality.
I'd also like to thank those people that are here and many other people who aren't here that have been supporters of Harrah's as a business moving forward to help grow our business here and I think make a better riverfront. And in the fours years, as we celebrate on April 18 our four year anniversary, we really want to take our facility to a new level and we want to make even more tourists want to come to the Shreveport-side of the river. And we do want to work hand-in-hand with all of you here to help bring other entertainment businesses to the Shreveport riverfront.
I couldn't be more delighted that we have leading our team, Marilyn Wynn, who as we talked a
while back as I was able to take my new position about her coming to Shreveport; she didn't
know a lot about Shreveport. And I can feel very safe in speaking for Marilyn that she's fallen in
love with Shreveport and it is very easy to do because it is a beautiful city and its a great place to
raise your family. And my family has very found memories of being here in Shreveport and we
talk about it often. I want to thank you for what you have done today and to move this process
forward and want to give you assurances that you will quickly see us move forward on increasing
the parking on the riverfront and we will be back to the Mayor, quickly, on design of the hotel so
that we can start the process to move forward on the design. And with things getting settled in
south Louisiana and with Governor Foster's leadership, I hope in short order, we have our New
Orleans casino settled so that we can go right from design into construction of our facility. And
that in about eighteen months we are going to all be together cutting a ribbon celebrating the
opening of our hotel complex, together, and having a lot of pride on the Shreveport riverfront.
So, thank you for letting me have the opportunity to speak to you and we look forward to the next
eighteen months where we can make a lot more happen on the Shreveport riverfront.
6. Ordinance No. 15 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Shreveport Airport Authority to
exchange Cottonwood Subdivision as described herein for certain property and real rights at the
Shreveport Regional Airport and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on January 27, 1998, 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 Green,
seconded by Councilman Cooper adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper,
Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart.
1.
7. Ordinance No. 19 of 1998: An ordinance amending Section 90-117 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Shreveport relative to driving vehicles on sidewalks and in crosswalks and
otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on February 10, 1998, 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 Cooper adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman
Stewart. 1.
8. Ordinance No. 20 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances,
the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by changing the zoning classification of property
located on the east side of Meriwether Road, 250 feet south of Parkdale Drive, Shreveport,
Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to R-1D-E, Urban,
One Family Residence/Extended Use District limited to "a low level windshear alert system"
only and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on February 10, 1998, 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 Burrell adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman
Stewart. 1.
9. Ordinance No. 21 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances,
the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by changing the zoning classification of property
located on the west side of Youree Drive, 200 feet north of Ardmore, Shreveport, Caddo Parish,
Louisiana, from SPI-3, Commercial Corridor Overlay District to SPI-3-E, Commercial Corridor
Overlay/Extended Use District limited to "a business machine sales and service company" only
and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on February 10, 1998, 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 Serio adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman
Stewart. 1.
10. Ordinance No. 22 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of
surplus real property Lot 55, Unit 10, of University Park Subdivision (Zone 1) and otherwise
providing with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on February 10, 1998, 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
Cooper, seconded by Councilman Hightower to postpone the ordinance until the next regular
meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
Councilman Serio: I think it would be in interest of the public to realize that the next ones that
we are going to be looking at, can not be considered until March 10, that we are not just
postponing for the sake of postponement, but they can not be considered until then. Councilman
Green: Thank you Mr. Serio.
11. Ordinance No. 23 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of
surplus real property Lot 56, Unit 10, of University Park Subdivision (Zone 1) and otherwise
providing with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on February 10, 1998, 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 Cooper to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting.
Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener,
Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
12. Ordinance No. 24 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of
surplus real property Lot 57, Unit 10, of University Park Subdivision (Zone 1) and otherwise
providing with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on February 10, 1998, 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
Hightower, seconded by Councilman Burrell to postpone the ordinance until the next regular
meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
13. Ordinance No. 25 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of
surplus real property Lot 58, Unit 10, of University Park Subdivision (Zone 1) and otherwise
providing with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on February 10, 1998, 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
Green, seconded by Councilman Serio to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting.
Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener,
Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
14. Ordinance No. 26 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of
surplus real property Lot 4, of Leindecker Subdivision and otherwise providing with respect
thereto.
Having passed first reading on Having passed first reading on February 10, 1998, 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 Cooper, seconded by Councilman Burrell to postpone the ordinance
until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman
Stewart. 1.
15. Ordinance No. 27 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of
surplus real property, south of 44 ft. Lots 5 & 6, of Hopewell Subdivision and otherwise
providing with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on February 10, 1998, 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 Hightower to postpone the ordinance until the next regular
meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
16. Ordinance No. 28 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of
surplus real property, Lot 53, of Pirkle Place Subdivision and otherwise providing with respect
thereto.
Having passed first reading on February 10, 1998, 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 Serio to postpone the ordinance until the next regular
meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
17. Ordinance No. 29 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of
surplus real property, Tract #38, approximately .245 acreage, Southwood Terrace Subdivision,
and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on February 10, 1998, 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 Cooper to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting.
Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener,
Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
18. Ordinance No. 30 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of
surplus real property, Lot 14, Block 2, of Greenway Park Subdivision and otherwise providing
with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on February 10, 1998, 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
Hightower, seconded by Councilman Burrell to postpone the ordinance until the next regular
meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
19. Ordinance No. 31 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of
surplus real property, a tract of land at 4612 Lyba St. consisting of 65' west part of Lots 179, 180,
and 181 of Evangeline Subdivision and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on February 10, 1998, 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
Cooper, seconded by Councilman Serio to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting.
Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener,
Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
20. Ordinance No. 32 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the City of Shreveport to exchange
certain properties with the Hamel Family Partnership on Dixie Meadows Road as described
herein in order to realign Dixie Meadows Road in the interest of public welfare, and otherwise
providing with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on February 10, 1998, 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
Green, seconded by Councilman Burrell to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting.
Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener,
Green and Burrell. 6 Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
The adopted Ordinances, as amended, follow:
ORDINANCE NO. 9 1998
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND
RESTATED GROUND LEASE AND A HOTEL GROUND LEASE AND RELATED
AGREEMENTS WITH RED RIVER ENTERTAINMENT OF SHREVEPORT, A
PARTNERSHIP IN COMMENDAM AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
WHEREAS, Louisiana R.S. 33:4712 authorizes a municipality to lease property to a private person when such property is in the opinion of the governing authority not needed for public purposes; and
WHEREAS, Red River Entertainment of Shreveport, a partnership in commendam, ("Red River") desires to amend its present lease of certain property of the City of Shreveport located in the riverfront area for a riverboat casino operation and related facilities; and
WHEREAS, Red River further desires to lease other certain property for development of a hotel and related facilities; and
WHEREAS, said property is not currently needed for public purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that Robert W. "Bo" Williams, Mayor, is hereby authorized to execute the Amended and Restated Ground Lease and the Hotel Ground Lease to Red River Entertainment, substantially in accordance with the drafts thereof which were filed with the original copy of this ordinance in the Office of the Clerk of Council on January 27, 1998 as amended by action of the Council.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that notice of this proposed ordinance shall be published three times in at least fifteen (15) days, one week apart, in the Official Journal of the City of Shreveport, together with notice that the City Council proposes to take final action on this proposed ordinance at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. or a special meeting of the City Council called for that purpose.
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 resolution 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 and resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
/s/James Edward Green, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
ORDINANCE NO. 15 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SHREVEPORT AIRPORT AUTHORITY TO
EXCHANGE COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION AS DESCRIBED HEREIN FOR CERTAIN
PROPERTY AND REAL RIGHTS AT THE SHREVEPORT REGIONAL AIRPORT AND
OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, the Shreveport Airport Authority has certain real property known as Cottonwood
Subdivision, bearing the following legal description: (the Cottonwood Subdivision)
Lots 1 and 3, Cottonwood Subdivision, a subdivision of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish,
Louisiana, as per plat thereof recorded in Book 2050, page 405, of the Conveyance Records of
Caddo Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements thereon (Geographic
Nos. 171525-028-0001 and 171525-028-0003)
WHEREAS, Section 18-33 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances provides that the City Council has exclusive jurisdiction and authority to authorize alienation of immovable property owned by the Shreveport Airport Authority; and
WHEREAS, Cottonwood Subdivision has no aeronautical uses and it would be beneficial to the Shreveport Airport Authority that the property be made available for sale; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners of the Authority have declared the Cottonwood Subdivision property as surplus; and
WHEREAS, to comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and grant assurances, the Airport Authority must be compensated from the disposal of such property and the remuneration must be used for airport purposes; and
WHEREAS, Deposit Guaranty National Bank is the owner of that certain leasehold interest and immovable property located at the Shreveport Regional Airport ('the Deposit Guaranty property") more fully described on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof; and
WHEREAS, Deposit Guaranty National Bank agrees to convey the Deposit Guaranty property to the Shreveport Airport Authority in exchange for the Cottonwood Subdivision, plus the sum of $50,000 cash; and
WHEREAS, ownership of the Deposit Guaranty property by the City for the use of the Shreveport Airport Authority will further the purpose of the Authority; and
WHEREAS, the exchange is one of equivalent values.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the Shreveport Airport Authority is hereby authorized to execute all necessary and appropriate documents to effect the exchange of the Cottonwood Subdivision for the Deposit Guaranty property with the City paying an additional $50,000 cash to Deposit Guaranty National Bank or its successor in interest.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described properties shall be offered and accepted by the parties on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever.
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 resolution 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/James Edward Green, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
ORDINANCE NO. 19 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 90-117 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT RELATIVE TO DRIVING VEHICLES ON SIDEWALKS AND
IN CROSSWALKS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal
session convened that Section 90-117 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 90-117. Driving in sidewalk area, neutral ground or crosswalks.
(a) Except as otherwise provided herein, the driver of a vehicle shall not drive within any
sidewalk area or neutral ground except at a permanent or temporary driveway, and shall not cross
a street within a crosswalk in the direction and manner provided for pedestrians.
(b) The provisions of paragraph (a) shall not apply to driving a golf cart on sidewalks or in
crosswalks in the area zoned B-4 under the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Shreveport between
the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
(c) Any golf cart used on said sidewalks and crosswalks shall meet the following requirements:
(1) It shall have a yellow light, which shall be flashing at all times the vehicle is in motion.
(2) It shall have a horn.
(3) The owner or operator shall apply for and obtain a permit from the Chief Administrative
Officer. The applicant shall supply the following:
(a) The name and address of the owner and, if different from the owner, the operator of the
vehicle.
(b) The name and address of the business from which the vehicle will be operated, the address or
location to which the vehicle will be driven, and the route which will be taken between the
locations.
(c) An agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to indemnify and hold harmless the
City of Shreveport from any and all liability arising out of the use of the sidewalks or crosswalks
by the vehicle.
(d) A certificate of insurance in a form and amount approved by the City Attorney and the Risk
Manager.
(4) If all of the requirements of this section are met, the Chief Administrative Officer shall issue
a permit, which shall be affixed to the golf cart in a clearly visible place.
(d) The driver of any golf cart used hereunder shall not exceed a speed of 10 miles per hour. He
shall yield the right of way to pedestrians, stopping if necessary.
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/James Edward Green, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
ORDINANCE NO. 20 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE
CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF MERIWETHER
ROAD, 250 FEET SOUTH OF PARKDALE DRIVE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH,
LOUISIANA, FROM R-1D, URBAN, ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO R-1D-E,
URBAN, ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE/EXTENDED USE DISTRICT LIMITED TO "A LOW
LEVEL WINDSHEAR ALERT SYSTEM" ONLY, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish,
Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of the NW'ly
35 feet of the SW'ly 35 feet of Lot 3, Block J, Meadow Park Heights, said tract containing 0.028
acres, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, property located on the east side of Meriwether
Road, 250 feet south of Parkdale Drive, be and the same is hereby changed from R-1D, Urban,
One-Family Residence District to R-1D-E, Urban, One-Family Residence/Extended Use District
limited to "a low level windshear alert system" only.
SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with
the following stipulations:
1. Development to be in substantial accord with a revised site plan showing parking and
landscaping to be submitted to and approved by the Zoning Administrator, with any
significant changes or additions to be submitted to and approved by the Planning
Commission.
2. Applicant shall erect and maintain an 8' chain link fence around this site.
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/James Edward Green, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
ORDINANCE NO. 21 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE
CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF YOUREE DRIVE,
200 FEET NORTH OF ARDMORE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM
SPI-3, COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT TO SPI-3-E, COMMERCIAL
CORRIDOR OVERLAY/EXTENDED USE DISTRICT LIMITED TO "A BUSINESS
MACHINE SALES AND SERVICE COMPANY" 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 Lots 411 and 412 and an adjoining 8 foot strip on the west, Broadmoor Subdivision, Unit #2, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, property located on the west side of Youree Drive, 200 feet north of Ardmore, be and the same is hereby changed from SPI-3, Commercial Corridor Overlay District to SPI-3-E, Commercial Corridor Overlay/Extended Use District limited to "a business machine sales and service company" only.
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 or additions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
/s/James Edward Green, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
UNFINISHED BUSINESS. The following items remained tabled:
1. Ordinance No. 46 of 1995 by Mr. Stewart: To revise the membership of the Board of Trustees
of the Employees' Retirement System. (Tabled on 6-13-95)
2. Ordinance No. 90 of 1995: Amending Sec. 30-92 of the Code relative to fireworks. (F/Green)
(Tabled on 2-27-96)
3. Ordinance No. 61 of 1996: Amending the Code by adding Div.5, Art. V, Chap. 26 relative to
establishing a Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund. (D/Serio) (Tabled on 7-9-96)
4. Resolution No. 94 of 1997: Renaming Airport Park the "Maurice 'Blimp' Monroe Park."
(F/Green) (Tabled on 5-27-97)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. ABO Card: Stacy Lister.
Councilman Cooper: I feel that the revoking of the ABO card was created some years ago due to the fact of how liquor sales were and how much crime was escalated as a result of liquor. But in this particular instance I feel like that Mr. Lister has had this job for some time and he lost his ABO card because of a record in the past and I feel that if he needs his employment and his employer doesn't have any problem with him working for them, then I don't feel that we should have any problem with him working as well. And we know that it takes the ABO card to hold almost any common labor job today; if, you work at Circle K you need an ABO card, if you work at Brookshire's or Kroger and sell food, beer, you need an ABO card; so, practically, everywhere you work you need an ABO card pretty much to work. And this man needs to work in order to maintain a living for his family, so I would appreciate the support of our extending him an ABO card restricted to just that particular job, only, the ABO card. And I further believe that revoking people's ABO card because of past history or record, and it is a form of their living and it is their livelihood, I don't think that we should revoke their ABO card and that is what they need to make their living with and this is provided that they are going to be working and it is alright with the employer, but to say that they can't have an ABO card because of some past history, I think that is something that we should consider or make an amends to.
Councilman Spigener: Do we have communication from this employer that they have no problem
with him working there because of the loss of his ABO card because of this conviction that he
had? Have we heard from the employer? Councilman Cooper: No, I haven't; I've only heard
from the employee. Are you suggesting that hear from the employer before we. . . .?
Councilman Spigener: Well, I'm just wondering if we have accurate information that he really
wants him to work there. I guess he could fire him if he didn't. Councilman Cooper: I guess so,
plus if we allow him to have the ABO card to work only there, then it won't be any good to him
anywhere else. At what kind of club? At Shreveport Country Club. So, I really feel that the
ABO card is pretty much required for you to work almost anywhere today on a common labor job
and I don't see much that an individual can do in a restaurant..
Motion by Councilman Cooper to override the Chief's decision and extend him his ABO card
restricted for just his work area, seconded by Councilman Burrell.
Mayor Williams: Since the Police Department denied this request earlier, the Council upheld the Police decision at that time. Before you vote, I would like to ask the Police Chief if he would come forward, he and his staff, to address this particular case, the history so that before you vote to give this person the card back that you understand the circumstances surrounding the person's conviction and so forth. This is a very serious matter to the Police and I support their efforts, and I would like for the Chief to have the opportunity to address the Council on the issue. Chief Prator: It might be appropriate if we carry on some other business and get Captain G. C. Smith up here, because he did address the Council, the previous time, I believe. Councilman Green: Yes sir, he addressed it. Chief Prator: And when you upheld our denial and we just, we have a set criteria, we normally don't reject or ask you to uphold our rejection of these ABOs, but in this particular case we asked you to and you did that. Certain offenses, such as this offense that we are talking about today, we just try to separate people that can work in bars and serve alcohol from this type of activity; it is just something we feel like is the best policy for Shreveport and that's why we've asked you to do that. All I can tell you is that we can either wait and here some more about the specifics or I can tell you that I would ask that you not overrule us, that we not give this person an ABO card. Councilman Green: Thank you and would the vote continue at this time.
Councilman Hightower: Bobby, I don't--, I remember before apparently we voted unanimously to uphold the Police Department. Can you give us, instead of calling Captain Smith up, can you brief us on what the history was here. Councilman Cooper: The history was that Mr. Lister has been arrested in the past for having some drugs on him, and he has served his time some years ago, and he has been working at this club. And then they said that he didn't have an ABO card and so they revoked it and then he had to lose his job and he said his employer explained to him, until he can get his card he can't come back to work. Mr. Lister has about six little children, the way he explains to me, and he needs his work. He has no problem with just only working for this particular employer and I couldn't see how he could endanger anybody's life, how he could sell any drugs or alcohol by having an ABO card to work only at this location. I'm not asking that he get a card to work at any location, just this particular location and I didn't see any reason why we should hold this man up from his job, because as you know as well as I do, we all have to work and a lot of times the reason why these people get into other illegal activity is because they can't find work. You don't really know what it is like until you are hunger and look at your children hunger, how desperate it can make you to do a lot of things that you wouldn't normally ordinarily do because most of us never been to that point. So, I don't think we are asking a major deal here to ask for an ABO card for him to work at that particular location, so I was just asking for the support that he could work at that particular location. Now, to try to work at a liquor store, no, but he have to have it to work at these places nowadays, to serve tables to serve, you have to have it and so, this is all I asking. I'm not asking for him to be in an environment that is conducive to crime but that he have a card; so, all I'm asking for a vote, that this man can keep his job.
Councilman Green: I would like to say that this Council, we've kept businesses open with violations because we said, so many people were involved and I could call the names of some of them, but I won't, because of the violations and we say, well that's a business. And my reason for this support is because it will be at one particular location no other location. If we take away his job, what will we do about helping him to feed his family and are we sending him back out in the streets to do something illegal. I can recall that we had a business that had an attorney and we decided that because they had an attorney and because they was a business, because it was around the holiday, we decided that we would keep them open and they've been open every since; so, that basically why I will give my support as to assist him in helping himself. As one would say: If I'm hungry, give me a fish today; you feed me tomorrow. If I'm hungry, teach me, how I will feed myself and my family on tomorrow.
Councilman Hightower: I do think its certainly any charge the Police Department brings before us on an ABO card is obviously serious and certainly, they do that trying to follow the ordinance as best they can. However, as serious as this may be, I don't think it is precedent-setting to do what Mr. Cooper has asked to do, I think that we've done that in the past. And Chief, I can't recall who or how many times, but I know we've done it in the past. But, I know that we've done it in the past, having the employers support of that particular individual and an agreement to almost nurture that person to get them back into the mainstream, type of deal. So, I don't think that you are asking for anything unreasonable by any means and certainly the establishment you are talking about has the utmost reputation as far as I know. So, I would feel more comfortable if we move and the employer was on board and wanting to do what you are actually hoping and all of us that vote for this, would hope that he would do. But like I said, I don't think by any means it is precedent setting or it is doing something that we've done in the past for, I guess, for the right candidate.
Councilman Serio: Sometimes there is things that go on, on this Council that amaze me. A couple of weeks ago, we had a gentleman that came up here who wanted to get his license back to sell liquor or sell beer in his store and of course that was met with a lot of candor as well a lot of dissatisfaction from several of the Council members. I guess the interesting thing that we were talking about a family that had about sixteen or seventeen people that were trying to feed out of this store. Here we got a gentleman that has come to the Council and unfortunately he has a drug conviction of about eighteen months ago. And several weeks when he came into the Council to ask for his license back, he filed a false affidavit here with the Shreveport Police Department claiming that he did not have any convictions in the last five years when in fact he'd had a conviction in the last eighteen months and so, at that very Council meeting, he should have been arrested for filing a false report. So, now we are going against the grain again, we are asking to have an ABO card given to this gentleman because he needs a job. Well, everybody that comes here for an ABO card says the same thing, they need a job. The gentleman's name is "Lister" not Little, Stacy Lister he works at a Shreveport Country Club, I've met him before. I realize he does need to work. I think the two problems we've got is (1) we've got a false report; (2) we don't have an employer here that is saying they will support him. So, we don't have anything to help us with at all as far as any type of rehab. There has been several people up here that we have taken chances on and fortunately those folks have all done exactly what we wanted. We've not seen them back in here with a problem, we've not heard of an arrest. I think I've inquired of the Police Department, several of the people that we've been so kind to extend an ABO card to so that they could work either in a Circle K or a service station where they were not directly handling hard liquor because they had to have an ABO card to sell, and to even work in the service station. I think Mr. Lister has backed us into a strange corner, and because he is not here and because his employer is not here, we are kind of going out on a strange limb in this particular instance since this is just an appeal here by the Council to extend this particular card.
I think we have to have a certain amount of consistency and we also have to have a certain amount of consistency with the law as well. It strikes me in a strange way that we are going to look at this one a little bit differently and blink an eye to it because he needs a job. I know he needs a job. I know he desperately needs a job. But I also know that we have certain rules and regulations we have to live by and I also know that everybody that has been denied will be right back up here asking for the same privilege as well. I think Mr. Lister needs to come forward first, as well as his company and sit down and talk with the Police Department. But, I think his arrest record is not going to help him one bit, because my understanding is that he is about five years out from ever getting a card.
Councilman Green: Also, (1) the legislation reads that this card only good for this particular place. If his employer decides that he no longer want him employed, then the card is no good; I mean it is, zap. It is like when you compare this particular incident with another incident with a store, these folk have the opportunity to still sell, they still have their store. They misused what was a privilege as of their liquor license, they misused it and abused it. Of course I have talked to one other Council member as to her knowing where some vacant property is that they could open up their store and sell the liquor or whatever they want, in another neighborhood. But at this particular time, that case shouldn't even be compared with this because they can't even come up to talk about it for another couple of months. But I talked to a Council member and expressed that we could move them into another location that would be possible more suitable for it, so therefore----Councilman Spigener: Mr. Chairman, I think that our discussion is totally inapplicable to what we are talking about. Councilman Green: Ms. Spigener, would you just let me finish. Councilman Spigener: I think that is out of order. Councilman Green: The Chair is not out of order, I respect the right of everybody else. So, therefore, the only question that is on the floor now is, are we going to do it or are we not. The request come from a Council member as if it was in whoever else's district. We all have different situations that we come in, so therefore, some times we have to understand; so, the Chair ask that the vote would continue at this time.
Councilman Spigener: Mr. Chairman, I have a comment I'd like to make, please. I have the same concerns that several other Council members have expressed here today. It does disturb me greatly when we take someone's livelihood away from them and I've expressed that to many of you, and you take a livelihood away when we deny ABO cards and various other things that we do. And that really disturbs me because taking a person's livelihood is something very serious and I take very seriously. But what I see in what do on these ABO cards, and that is the issue we are discussing today is an ABO card, and that was my objection to comments that we need to be dealing with the ABO card situation. And what I see is inconsistency in the people that come before us, and I think as Mr. Serio has said, we do a livelihood away from everybody that comes whose ABO card is denied, when you really get right down to it. And so, when we begin to, I guess, pick and chose what we approve and how we approve it, and we go outside of the guidelines and perimeters of the ordinances and laws that are given to us, I have a great concern about that and I guess, precedent-setting and inconsistency is the main problem that I have. I'll agree, it greatly disturbs me to have an issue where we are controlling somebody's livelihood, but I still believe that perhaps even at this establishment there will be some other job that maybe this man can have; so, with that, that is why my vote is reflected as it is. I've seen the inconsistencies and I think somehow we've got to get back to the guidelines that we given and follow those.
Mayor Williams: I would like for Chief Prator to go ahead and make his comments about the particulars of the case along with Captain Smith, but I would like to encourage the Council---or make this comment, I disagree with Councilman Spigener, a little bit, that the Council has taken the right away from the individual. That individual takes the right away when he violates the law. You are enforcing the law. The Council is not really doing it, the person elected to violate the law. When they violate the law, they know what they are doing. This person had an ABO card. He went through the little class that tells them exactly what they can and can't do; he chose to violate that law. The Council, and it is responsible to enforce laws just as a the police are, with consistency. The individual has the, he chose to make a wrong decision when he did whatever it was to violate the law, that put his license in jeopardize. It is a privilege to sell alcohol, not a right. The person had little disregard for that right, or he wouldn't have violated it to begin with and I don't care whether it is the individual or the liquor store itself or the owner itself. I think all of them carry the responsibility. In fact, the sell has, in my opinion a greater responsibility than the person with the ABO card. And I feel like the police felt seriously about this case enough to bring it to the Council a couple of months ago. The Council upheld the police now you are wanting to reverse it if I understand what the process is; that's the decision you'll have to make as a Council. You certainly have that right and I respect that right, but I would caution you because of the precedence that you are setting. We constantly are having people appeal to the Council, the Council being sympathetic and I don't like to see people that are out of work too, but there are many, many jobs out there in the private sector don't require handling of beer or liquor, that is available. So, to say that they must sell beer or liquor is really not a valid argument, in my opinion that, that is the only way that they can make a living; I just don't buy that as an argument; so, that is why I would urge the Council not to reverse their decision to being with.
Councilman Green: Thank you Mr. Mayor and on that, you are so right. And here again, I think that the record needs to reflect that we don't have any consistency on this Council. I can remember a month or so ago, we had a hearing that the Police Department brought to us and they thought that they had an air-tight case as a store, located on the Buncombe Road, had broke the law, as what the Mayor. The Police Department left out of here with their heads hanging down because of our inconsistency. They went out, they did their report, and they brought it back and we looked for a reason for them to prove their case. Are you aware of that case, Chief? Chief Prator: Yes, sir I am. Councilman Green: So, when you talk about us being consistent, we have no consistency, we have not set a precedent because we handle each case on its own merit but sometimes it all depends on whose here, who brought it as to what we will do and when we will do it, so, we can not use the consistency, because we have not been that. So, we have to judge everybody on their own merits and that's basically where we are. We have the Chief that could testify, if he was called to the stand, that his officers went out, did a job ,brought the evidence. We had a public hearing, and they left out with their liquor license and they are still selling and they had a case whereas they had been selling to minors; am I lying, Chief? Chief Prator: That is correct. Councilman Green: So, we don't have any consistency, so therefore, we've got to hinge our case on something else. When you talk about over there on Madison Street, the Police Department brought that case to us. Some of us at this point and time, looking for a reason to give them back their license to do it again because we hate to take their livelihood and as the Mayor just said, they can sell potato chips, I mean, you know; so, its a privilege to have it. So, Chief if you'd like to, whatever the Mayor has asked you to say.
Chief Prator: Very briefly, reference this case to remind you of why we did this and to show that we try to just bring the most serious ones to you and ask for that to be done. This person has an extensive arrest record. It is not the only arrest, this cocaine conviction recently, that's not the only one. This person is still on probation for cocaine. Since being on probation, they have been cited again in December, just a few months ago with an open container, alcohol violation, in a vehicle. And so, there again, you have going to jail, getting out of jail, getting charged with an alcohol violation. At the same time they are applying for this ABO card. At the same time, they are lying on their application about this, so you've got an extensive history of criminal arrest, you've got the lying on the application, you've got an alcohol violation and then that's the reason we are coming to you saying that this person should not have the privilege of deciding whether to serve to an underage or whether to serve after hours or whether to serve to anybody. That should not be this type of individuals decision to make, there are other jobs. I agree the Council---I hate to have to terminate an officer, but once I do, that officer might have had 20-years on the department and he can't get back into law enforcement or she, and I hate to have to do that. But we have to do the things we have to do to hold somebody accountable and to steer them in the right direction and it is not personally with me, I'm just telling you that this one, you'll be able to decide on and the next one that comes up exactly like this, you'll have to decide on that one because I think when it really comes down to it, if they'll lie on an application, if they will violate the alcohol laws, which this person has already shown that they'll do, why given them the right to do it again.
Councilman Serio: One of the things that I think, Chief this isn't for you, this is about one of the previous cases we've have decided on. I think one of the things and I spoke with the Police Department, I spoke with the City Attorneys afterwards, I didn't think that the City Attorney proved their cases in the last couple of hearings we've had. I think they've come in here and they've had very limited evidence and unfortunately, the folks that they brought in as witnesses, to me, did not have as much evidence as we needed to do what was being asked of us to do. I think it is very important that when we sit up here as judge and jury for somebody's livelihood and somebody's business, if we have cases that are brought towards us and we've got to listen to all the evidence, and we've got to weight and see how much of this evidence is brought to us because we've had a check that has gone out and we brought a young child in and the young kid has brought liquor and then that, I'm going to slap these people with a lawsuit after a couple of times, I'd like to see as well that if this is what is going on at this particular business or a particular business, that the kids are arrested too. And those families, those parents, because that is where it is going to stop. That is where underage sales stop is at the family level. And the last couple of these, you are right, they went opposite of what the Police Department wanted on it, but I felt like in the last two that we had up here, that we did not have as strong of a case to convict these people, to take their whole livelihood away just on the evidence that was here. But if I remember correctly, we slapped some pretty decent fines on these people as well, but we didn't take their license away, you are right but I also felt like its incumbent on the City Attorney that when they bring a case towards us that they've got enough evidence that yes, they are going to approve it one hundred percent, we've got a problem this place needs to be shut down. We didn't pass them over, I didn't---that was the way I voted my conscious on that, I didn't pass it over just because, for the sake of doing it but because I didn't feel like the case was won. Councilman Green: Chief, do you understand what he just said? Chief Prator: Yes. Councilman Serio: The Chief and I talked about it that as well. Councilman Green: You all got to do a better job. Chief Prator: No, sir, that is not what I heard him say, I hate to interrupt you, but. . . Councilman Serio: That's not what I said. Chief Prator: . . . but I didn't hear him say that. Councilman Green: What you heard him say? Chief Prator: I heard him say that the City Attorney didn't prove beyond a reasonable doubt that something occurred. Councilman Serio: Thank you Chief. Chief Prator: Did I misunderstand you? Councilman Serio: That's correct. Councilman Green: Thank you very much Chief, I was trying to help you out but sometimes I see you don't like help, but anyway, it is not the role of the Council to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt, it is our role to accept what you all bring and make a decision according to what's in black and white.
Councilman Cooper: Mr. Serio made a statement about the children should be arrested as well, is that right Mr. Serio? Councilman Serio: If children are inside buying liquor they are guilty of this--Councilman Green: Would you all like a sidebar? Councilman Serio: We are debating. Councilman Cooper: No, no we are not going to debate. My point is, he made the statement that the children should be arrested as well, we all heard him. I wonder if he is concerned about the children being arrested over on Ockley Street, 60 of them, that was found with liquor outside, we saw on television; oh, he is not interested in that one.
Councilman Green: At this time, we'll continue with the vote. Councilman Cooper: I'm
through. Councilman Green: Everybody that is going to vote, will you vote at this. Councilman
Burrell: May I make a motion? Councilman Green: We ready to vote, if we are going vote on it,
we are going to vote. Councilman Serio: There's four votes on the board. Councilman Burrell:
May I make a motion to postpone, Mr. Chairman? Councilman Green: We got to continue with
the vote right now. Councilman Cooper: One way or the other. Councilman Hightower: Mr.
Chairman, just as a clarification, he can request. Councilman Green: Not in the middle of a vote.
Councilman Hightower: Yes, he can. Councilman Green: No, sir, not according to the rule; he
can't. Mr. Jones: The vote has been called for. Councilman Green: Yes, sir. Mr. Jones: Then
the motion to postpone would have been appropriate before the vote had been called.
Councilman Green: Yes, sir, but not in the middle.
Motion denied by the following vote: Nays: Councilmen Hightower, Serio, Spigener and Burrell.
4. Ayes: Councilmen Cooper and Green. 2. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. Councilman Burrell,
Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee: I have a report here from the Audit and Finance
Committee. As Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee, I would like to have the
following audit reports entered into the official records of the City Council. And because this list
is so extensive, because it covers the last two years of reports, then I would like to have this list
of audits entered into the record without having to read the titles and if that is appropriate, we can
do it at this time: 1996: Special Report Department of Urban Development Petty Cash Fund;
Annual Follow-up on the External Audit Management Letter for December 31, 1994; Audit of
Urban Development; Special Report Petty Cash Funds and Change Funds Summary Report;
Audit of the Ground Lease dated March 10, 1993, between the City and the Riverboat Casino;
Audit of the Downtown Development Authority; Audit of the Caddo-Bossier Office of
Emergency Preparedness; Audit of the Finance Department, Pension Office Police Pensions
Section; Fraud Hotline Activity Report for the period April 1, 1994 through December 31, 1995;
Audit of the Community Development, Permits and Inspections and Codes Enforcement
Bureaus; Audit of the Shreveport Police Department, Administration Division; 1995 Follow-up;
Audit of the Agreement between the Shreveport Arts Council (SRAC) and the City of
Shreveport; Special Report, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, Surplus Auction; Special
Report Petty Cash and Change Fund Summary Report. 1997: Audit of the Shreveport Chamber
of Commerce Professional Services Agreement; Annual l Follow-up on the December 31, 1995
External Audit Management Letter; Fraud Hotline Activity Report for the period of January 1,
1996 through December 31, 1996; Special SPAR 1995 Independence Bowl Game Concessions
Operations; Special Report SPAR Administrative Division (Time and Attendance); Department
of Community Development, Bureau of Community Services, Business Development and
Services Unit; Audit of the Department of Finance, Accounting Division, Debt Service Fund;
Audit of the Finance Department, Pensions Office, Employees' Retirement System; Audit of the
Finance Department, Pensions Section, Fire Pensions; Special Report, Finance Department,
Purchasing Division User Fees Cash; Special Report, SPAR Review of 1996 Independence
Stadium Concession Revenues; Annual Follow on the December 31, 1996, External Audit
Management Letter; Audit of SPAR, Recreation Division; Audit of the Shreveport Fire
Department, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division; Audit of the Downtown Airport and
1996 Annual Follow-up.
CLERK'S REPORT: BAC-22-98, MARK L. MCDOWELL, 235 Wall Street; Special
Exception Use and a variance in the hours of operation in a B-3 District, lounge operating to 2
a.m. (B/Stewart) (Note: Appealing the hours of operation)
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS. The Council resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, on a motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Cooper. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
Motion by Councilman Cooper, seconded by Councilman Burrell, that the Committee Rises and Report and convene itself as the Council. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Stewart. 1.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned by 4:45 p.m.
/s/James Edward Green, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council