City Council Minutes (7/28/98)

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA

JULY 28, 1998

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman James Green at 3:10 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 1998, in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 1234 Texas Avenue. Invocation was given by Councilman Stewart. On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower (arrived at 3:35), Serio (arrived at 3:14), Spigener, Green and Burrell (arrived at 3:12). 7. Absent: None.

Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Spigener for approval of the minutes of the Administrative Conference of July 13, 1998 and the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 14, 1998. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Spigener, and Green. 4. Absent: Councilmen Hightower, Serio and Burrell. 3.

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor which are required by law. Mr. Collins: I think the Mayor had comments and he will be here a little bit later, if you'll allow him to do that later in the agenda, we'll appreciate it. Councilman Green: Yes, sir. At this time, Mr. Kirkland will you come forward and give us an introduction of who we have today and they will give us a presentation. Mr. Kirkland: Appreciate this opportunity. You have got here, the fewest number of words today from me that you've heard in a long time, I'm going to ask Mr. Williams to please come forward and introduce the folks who want to make some comments to you on the North Shreveport Plan. Mr. Williams, as you know, is head of our Community Planning and has worked on many, many meetings. I've been to a lot those, but Herman has been to a majority of them, so he knows chapter and verse as well as those folks; so with that, Herman, I'll ask you to come forward.

Mr. Williams: I would like to present to you the residents of North Shreveport who will speak to you about their plan. Their plan is to develop a strategically oriented land use, neighborhood revitalization and economic development and growth management strategy for the entire North Shreveport. The area that we are talking about is bounded by Cross Bayou on the south, the Red River on the east, and the city limits of Shreveport on the north, and the city limits on the west by going into the Lakeview area. The area consist of the following neighborhoods: Agurs Industrial area, Cherokee Park, North Highlands, Martin Luther King, Hearne Extension and we recognize that there will be some benefit to the Lakeview area, which is in the parish, for any residential development that occurs in this area and even so, to the Northern Shreveport as outside of the city limits as we create the impetus for growth in that area. The residents of North Shreveport has recognized that they have not benefitted as much as some of the other areas of the city from the economic upturn of Shreveport and they have galvanized around that and they have put together a plan that they can rally around that is going to be a plan to spur some growth in that area to create some jobs, to create some residential development, commercial development and to market the North Shreveport Industrial Park to get some job generations in that area. What I would like to do now, is to introduce you to the speakers from North Shreveport that are going to speak to you. The first will be Mr. Glen Kinsey, who will share with you private investment and followed by Mr. Sam Merrick, who will talk to you about the retail development and the flight of tax dollars that goes to Bossier from the residents of North Shreveport, and we will have Ms. Venita Rogers who will talk about residential needs in the MLK area. And finally we will wrap up with the way we will implement this, and will be presented by our lead consultant, which is Kim Mitchell from Morgan, Hill and Sutton, who was the consulting team that did a tremendous job of listening to the citizens, listening to the residents, capturing their ideas and incorporating that into the plan.

Mr. Kinsey: My name is Glen Kinsey and I am a member of the Agurs Business Association, past President of that organization, also property owner in the Freestate Industrial Park area. So, I'm here to speak to you about how this North Shreveport Regional Development Plan and its perspective from a business and the business community in Agurs. I think we all recognize that there are zoning ordinances, residential, subdivision covenants and these sorts of things that help protect property values in your neighborhoods. When you buy a home, you have confidence that you know what's going to be in your neighborhood and what those land uses are going to be; that same concept works in business. If you are going to make an investment in an area, you want to know that is protected and what the long range looks like in the area that you made your investment. Presently, in the Agurs area, there are about 6,000 jobs. About 25% of the manufacturing base in Shreveport is in this area. The last couple of years, have seen a number of expansions, for impact: Alloy Piping, Sealcraft, Clear Shield National, and now there is a retail prospect, this Rite Aid drug store is looking at a new location on North Market. As Shreveport must compete around the world for business and job growth, Agurs needs to compete locally within our own Shreveport Bossier area, against the Shreve Park campus, port of Shreveport-Bossier Intertex and the Airport, the Regional Airport, all of these industrial parks. Each of these developments presently receive a great deal of public funding and support for their infrastructure development as well as emphasis for job growth in those areas. And I'm not here to belittle any of those efforts, because any success in any of these areas, is a success for our entire city and that's possible. But for Agurs, to succeed they need to have something like this plan, right here, that it is coordinated, focused, and through Community Development Cooperation which is its basic infrastructure, to carry forward into the future. North Shreveport has all the tools that it already needs. We have access to I-20, I-220, I-49 will be soon entering the north part of our city, there's the Downtown Airport, that's in the infrastructure. You have jobs training in the Louisiana Vo-Tech School, Southern University. You have the job training assets there and also one of the most important parts about this is that, you have available workforce in all the neighborhoods that surround this area.

The cover of this document is, I'm sure you have all seen has Agurs at the center of it and Agurs generates all of the jobs and the business in this area, but it is only a part of this entire community and I think that that is one of the things that we have recognized since we all got together with the neighborhoods, that we are a group. And Agurs can not succeed without success of these neighborhoods. So, this is an integrated plan that benefits all of the neighborhoods as well as business community.

Now, my personal opinion is economic development is not based solely on giving away tax breaks to people. Economic development is creating an environment in which business can succeed on its own and I believe that is what this North Shreveport Plan does. It creates the proper environment, provides, gives us a method. Urban decay does not happen over night and that is not absolutely what is going on in this area, but if you don't do something and promote other areas, that is what will occur here so this is a long range plan that keeps urban development and redevelopment in place. Now, I strongly urge you all to adopt this plan. I appreciate your time listening to us here, and I understand that you all had some practice voting on this, so I know you can approve this properly, I know you can.

Mr. Sam Merritt: I not a resident North Shreveport. Let me explain my position. I'm President of the Agurs Business Association. I've worked in North Shreveport for approximately 25 years. Having a unique opportunity, I live in Bossier Parish, and I will tell you that I-220 is almost like a (inaudible), to reverse the retail trade in Bossier. I think with this plan, there are concepts in here that can make those 16,000 residents inside the city plus the residents from further north and develop the retail trade in that area that makes the community more self-supporting, it brings tax dollars into the city. It is a win-win. The only other comment I'd like to make, 'cause I would like to be brief, I know that is one of the things you like, is that, in working with this plan, everyone has been involved. It is rather unique that a business organization like ours had to work closely with the neighborhoods or maybe I should say, the neighborhood has really taken the lead and this is a plan that the neighborhoods, the businesses, the community in that area supports. It has support from all facuets and with that I would like to go to the next speaker.

Ms. Vernita Robinson (2477 Colburn Lane, Shreveport, Louisiana): I'm a sophomore at Northeast Louisiana University as well as a College Media Advocate for the Louisiana Coalition to prevent Underage Drinking; also, a member of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Club. First, I would like to insure that my neighborhood has been actively involved in the North Shreveport Regional Development Plan. Our neighborhood organization and MLK residents who responded to request for participants, were in attendance at the meeting. We are extremely proud of many things in our neighborhood and our (inaudible). We are proud that we are second largest African American community in the county as reported by some of the residents. Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Club is a very strong and active neighborhood organization. A child in my community can attend school starting at early childhood education and finish with a college degree, without having to leave their neighborhood. Willis-Knighton and David Raines Community Health Center provide an excellent health care. KCS provides jobs, our spiritual needs are administered by the many churches. And we have trees, rolling hills, waterways, and wetlands which are naturals for parks and residential development. Which brings me to some of the needs of my community that the City Council and the Administration will be instrumental in helping Martin Luther King, Jr. neighborhood realize its potential. First thing, residential development. Many houses have been demolished, vacant areas need to be developed, and the housing shortage is critical. We are asking this city to initiate programs that will rebuild homes in order to meet the residential needs of my area. Second being, job creation. Unemployment and underemployment are very high in my community. Our request is that the City and Chamber of Commerce would aggressively market the North Shreveport Industrial Park and the (inaudible) which will create the much needed jobs in order for the residents to actively provide for their families. As far neighborhoods that have been annexed to the city since 1979, recreational facilities and planned activities, leave a lot to be desired. There is a need for two large parks and several small parks in between. With your cooperation and concern, Martin Luther King, Jr. community can realize its potential and become a place where people want to live, work, and play. I am indeed appreciative to you for your attention and on behalf of my community, I ask that you approve the North Shreveport Regional Development plan.

Mr. Kim Mitchell, Rolling Hills Subdivision, but consultant that lead the team that put this together: This first graphic kind of represents where we started at. (Inaudible), we had a recognition that North Shreveport is like a machine. It basically, what it is, 20 square miles of 100 square miles that make up Shreveport. And that if it is going to move forward, each neighborhood consider themselves as a cog, and if they all work together then the machine works. If they don't work together, the machine is broke and nobody moves forward. So, this was kind of our reference in helping us to understand that the businesses and residences in North Shreveport, their common goals. And you've seen that they are already working together as a result of this planning effort. The neighborhood are referenced by this plan that shows Cherokee Park, Agurs, Hearne Extension, Martin Luther King, and North Highlands. And the plan itself involves, programs that respond to the desires of the citizens of North Shreveport. When we had the meetings, we asked them what do you want your community to be like in 20 years from now. And we talked about that together and came up with strategies and programs, but also we came up with design, could we design ideas that will better a new development corporation and began to move forward and see what qualities you can have from dealing with MLK and possible development of Paul Lynch park in a way that Paul Lynch Park (inaudible) the neighborhood due to inclusion of the wetlands area and parks, many of the parks along the Bayou and along the river to the one vision statement that comes to mind, if you can keep this in mind as we are moving forward, is a vision of North Shreveport as a series of strong neighborhoods linked by parklands along the waterways and greenbelt roadways. That represents the vision for the quality we've been making in North Shreveport and it is one that we think that this plan, just given the strategies and ideas for Community Development Corporation to determine what they are going to advocate for and what they will do. One of the primary recommendations of this plan, is a community development corporation and it is to be made up of representatives of each of the neighborhoods, including Lakeview and there were key issues that came out in the planning process and we addressed that by setting up initial committees that deal with those particular issues. Transition of neighborhoods, so that we make transition positive, education, economic development, an image committee, and crime prevention committee. But all of this is contingent upon the support of the city, the planning, the areas for zoning, private business for (inaudible) and also membership in this organization. And it is imperative because of the scope of the project, and the scope of moving forward specifically after a long period of time, that there be an executive director. So this Community Development Corporation is a key recommendation of the plan. We know you've had a chance to look at it, we know that many of you have been involved in it---Councilman Cooper and others, and we hope that you will move it forward and give Shreveport a bright future to look forward to.

Mr. Williams: That is the North Shreveport Regional Development Plan, the citizens spoke for.

Mayor Williams: As you know, the weather has been so very hot and dry, very serious condition in our city. We've asked our citizens to conserve water as a conservation matter. We won't dictate when to run the water, but it is a very precious commodity, (inaudible) drag on continuously. We could probable (inaudible) down stream, but we've asked our citizens to voluntarily conserve water and we again, just appeal to our citizens to do that.

I would jut like to also enter into the record and to brief the Council about the hotline. That, as you probably know, last Friday, we instituted a Heat Hotline and it was first publicized Friday night on the 10:00 p.m. news. And Friday night we received 4 calls; Saturday, 3 calls; Sunday, 4 calls; and Monday, 61 calls; and today, up until today and this was given to us a few minutes ago, 77 calls. Most of the calls related to how to secure fans, air conditioners and that type of things. Those were the bulk of the questions that were asked in terms of hotline. Our people have been referring them of course to the Caddo Community Action Agency or various appropriate bodies, but I did want to provide that information to the public.

And we also had a situation today where another heat-related death. Apparently, a man called the hotline from Homer, Louisiana, and asked that we check on his brother in the 3000 block of Lakehurst and we dialed the person's number, got no response. A unit was dispatched to that residence at 11:23 this morning. And when the unit got there, it found the individual dead, in the residence. So, the number for the hotline is: 221-4052. We will encourage all of our citizens to be compassionate particularly about those who are seniors and those elderly and those that live alone, who not have air conditioning and that type of needs, to check on those individuals so that---we don't want anyone to die unnecessarily due to this heat situation. Our community centers are available throughout the days that people can go to to cool off. And if there is an emergency, of course, our EMS people are available to respond, we may have done that in a number of cases. But I did want to share that information to the Council concerning the heat hotline and the seriousness of in the city. And again, we would encourage our citizens to take an interest in through their family, or churches or community groups, neighborhoods groups to identify those high risk individuals and check on them on a fairly regularly basis so that they do not suffer a heat-related death due to lack of being able to go to a shelter or whatever.

Also, in light of the, I'll pass out a letter to the Council, shooting which occurred over the weekend and Mr. Cedric Harris of 1515 Clover Street, I have today sent a letter to the District Attorney, Mr. Paul Carmouche, requesting that he review this case very thoroughly to determine whether or not, in his opinion, a grand jury investigation is warranted in the death of Mr. Harris. And the reason for this is, a grand jury is a 12-person citizen group which is really the true citizens committee to investigate this. They will, if it in fact goes to the grand jury the people that are subpoenaed, will be required to testify under oath to get to the truth and that's what we want. We don't want---I do not condone any inappropriate actions by our police officers, but at the same time I do not want our officers unfairly accused and unable to defend themselves, publicly; so, that's the reason I have done this. And as I say, I've asked Mr. Carmouche, by letter, to investigate this situation to determine whether or not a grand jury would be appropriate medium to (inaudible).

Councilman Green: I would also like to ask a request, Mr. Mayor if we would check with Mr. Dumars to see if in fact, he could find some money in any of his funds that we could possible have the city purchase some air conditioners or some fans. And also I would like that we would ask our City Attorney if he could look at some ways as to being creative and also see if they could possibly find a way that we would be able to assist. I really feel like come August, that it is really going to be hotter and I would just like that we would be, possible, pro-active rather than reactive. Mayor Williams: Thank your for that suggestion, we'll follow up; we'll report to you.

Councilman Burrell: Along that same line, the letter there has been some recent money that has been appropriated from the federal level to try to assist in heated situation that we have. And, I would like to know if Shreveport is getting a portion of it or where are we with this because you can have all the fans and air conditioning in the world, but if our utility companies cuts their utilities off, then you still don't have anything. So, we have to look a little bit beyond the appliances and get to the fact that the energy support or the utility comes in, in order to support this. Mayor Williams: We'll have to look at that issue. Councilman Burrell, we have them to look at that issue as well. In looking at the report last week, at that time 14 deaths had been heat-related. And of those as I recall, I believe that 11 of them had either fans or air conditioners; however, and many of them even had tenants or did not live along. Unfortunately those that had fans, almost every house had the windows nailed, had them closed or nailed and that is an unfortunate situation. If they don't open those windows, that fan is actually a determent instead of an asset in a heat situation. So, we would encourage anyone that does only have fans, that they do open their windows to allow the outside air to come in because heat builds up in a house during the day, but we will.

Councilman Green: Also, Mr. Mayor I wanted to just throw out parenthetically, along with the hotline, possible, maybe with some of the money that---if we find something in Mr. Dumars department---maybe we could institute Operation Heat that we would have certain people---I don't know how we would put it together, but I think we could possible check on the elderly. I know that the Sheriff Department, they have their officers checking on them and if we could institute the Operation Heat along with the hotline, as to if you know some elderly people, that we need to check on, that we would possible institute that. Mayor Williams: I was looking to see if Captain Smith was here, but he is not. The CLOs, do some of that where the neighborhood people need to be checked on. And unfortunately, (inaudible) they only have so much time. So, yeah, I agree with you. This is something that our citizens need to be involved with too.

Councilman Green: So, maybe hopefully in a few days we could pull together a team and put it together, call a press conference, let the citizens know what we are looking at.

Public Hearing. A hearing was not scheduled.

Confirmations and/or Appointments. Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Burrell to confirm to the Shreveport Regional Sports Authority reappointments: Mr. Robert A. Nichols, Ms. Sharon L. McCullar and Dr. Leonard C. Barnes. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None. Motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Serio to confirm to the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board reappointment: Mr. James C. Gardner, Jr. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

The Council considered the Consent Agenda legislation.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Burrell to Introduce the Ordinance on the Consent Agenda to lay over until the August 11, 1998, meeting seconded by Councilman Serio. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Burrell to suspend the rules to add a piece of legislation that was not added onto our agenda, seconded by Councilman Cooper. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Burrell to add Resolution No. 161 to the Consent Agenda to lay over until the August 11, 1998, meeting seconded by Councilman Stewart. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Burrell to Introduce the Resolution on the Consent Agenda to lay over until the August 11, 1998, meeting seconded by Councilman Stewart. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION:

1. Resolution No. 161 of 1998 by Councilman Burrell: A resolution authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Convention Hall for the Caddo Community Action Agency's Head Start Program to hold its annual health fair and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

ORDINANCE:

Ordinance No. 165 of 1998: An ordinance closing and abandoning a portion of a 10-foot wide dedicated utility servitude in and adjacent to Lot 20 of the Southern Trace, Phase IV, Section X-D, Subdivision, and accepting the dedication for various utility servitudes in the Southern Trace, Phase IV, Section X-F, Subdivision, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Stewart to Adopt the Resolutions and Ordinances on the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilman Hightower. Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 139 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING RENTAL FEE FOR EXPO HALL TO ALLOW QUAIL UNLIMITED, INC. TO HOLD ITS ANNUAL BANQUET AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN HIGHTOWER

WHEREAS, the Northwest Chapter of Quail Unlimited, a non-profit organization and the largest Quail Unlimited Chapter in the nation, will hold its annual banquet on Thursday, September 10, 1998, in the L. Calhoun Allen, Jr. Expo Hall; and

WHEREAS, the annual banquet is the chapter's major fund raiser and the funds are used to support youth programs, conservation and research programs as well as habitat improvement projects in the local area; and

WHEREAS, it is therefore in the public interest and it serves a purpose for the City to waive the entire building rental fee for the use of the L. Calhoun Allen, Jr. Expo Hall for the banquet to be held on September 10, 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 building rental fee for the use of the L. Calhoun Allen, Jr. Expo Hall on September 10,1998 by Quail Unlimited, Inc. to hold its annual banquet 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.

CONTINUED - RESOLUTION NO. 139 OF 1998

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

RESOLUTION NO. 146 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MANUEL ROBERSON, JR. AND MARY LOUISE WILLIAMS ROBERSON BARRY LOCATED AT 10866 NORRIS FERRY ROAD TO CONNECT TO THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Manuel Roberson, Jr. and Mary Louise Williams Roberson have agreed to secure all permits and inspections required by the Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code. Said parties having submitted a petition for annexation to the City of Shreveport, and having agreed to fully comply with the regulations of the City of Shreveport in connection with said property, all as set forth in Section 94-1, et. Seq., of the Shreveport City Code. Said request and petition are attached hereto.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Manuel Roberson, Jr. and Mary Louise Williams Roberson be authorized to connect the building located at 10866 Norris Ferry 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. 147 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BARRY L. MORGAN AND NANCY MORGAN LOCATED AT 10065 NORRIS FERRY ROAD TO CONNECT TO THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Barry L. Morgan and Nancy Morgan have agreed to secure all permits and inspections required by the Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code. Said parties having submitted a petition for annexation to the City of Shreveport, and having agreed to fully comply with the regulations of the City of Shreveport in connection with said property, all as set forth in Section 94-1, et. Seq., of the Shreveport City Code. Said request and petition are attached hereto.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Barry L. Morgan and Nancy Morgan be authorized to connect the building located at 10065 Norris Ferry Road to the water system of the City of Shreveport.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 148 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE OCKLEY DITCH IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO: 92-C002, PARCEL NOS: P-1, P-3, & T-2, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Ockley Ditch Improvements, Project No: 92-D002; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel Nos: P-1 & P-3 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No. T-2 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use 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 Nos: P-1 & P-3, to be acquired in fee title and Parcel No. T-2 to be rented and used as a temporary construction servitude during construction of the project.

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. 149 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE DAVID RAINES ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO: 96-C005, PARCEL NO: P-45, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the David Raines Road Paving, Project No: 96-C005; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P-45 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

CONTINUED - RESOLUTION NO. 149 OF 1998

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

RESOLUTION NO. 150 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE STONER HILL PAVING PROJECT NO: 96-C016, PARCEL NOS: R-17, T-16, & T-17, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Stoner Hill Paving, Project No: 96-C016; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: R-17 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for temporary construction servitudes on the property comprising Parcel Nos. T-16 & T-17 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use 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 acquired in fee title and Parcel Nos. T-16 & T-17 to be rented and used as temporary construction servitudes during the construction of the project.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 151 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE STONER HILL PAVING PROJECT NO: 96-C016, PARCEL NOS: R-28 & T-28, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Stoner Hill Paving, Project No: 96-C016; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: R-28 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No. T-28 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use 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-28, to be acquired in fee title and Parcel No. T-28 to be rented and used as a temporary construction servitude during the construction of the project.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 152 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE STONER HILL PAVING PROJECT NO: 96-C016, PARCEL NOS: R-29 & T-29, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Stoner Hill Paving, Project No: 96-C016; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: R-29 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No. T-29 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use 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-29, to be acquired in fee title and Parcel No. T-29 to be rented and used as a temporary construction servitude during the construction of the project.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 153 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE BAXTER STREET PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C011, PARCEL NOS. 1-6 AND 1-6T, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Baxter Street Paving Project, Project No: 96C011; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: 1-6 have failed; and

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WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: 1-6T have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use 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: 1-6, to be acquired in fee title and Parcel No: 1-6T to be rented as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 154 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE BAXTER STREET PAVING PROJECT NO. 96C011, PARCEL NO. 1-7, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Baxter Street Paving Project, Project No: 96C011; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: 1-7 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 155 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE BAXTER STREET PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C011, PARCEL NOS. 1-8 AND 1-8T, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Baxter Street Paving Project, Project No: 96C011; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: 1-8 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: 1-8T have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use 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: 1-8, to be acquired in fee title and Parcel No: 1-8T to be rented as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 156 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE BAXTER STREET PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C011, PARCEL NOS. 1-10 AND 1-10T, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Baxter Street Paving Project, Project No: 96C011; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: 1-10 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: 1-10T have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use 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: 1-10, to be acquired in fee title and Parcel No: 1-10T to be rented as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 157 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE BAXTER STREET PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C011, PARCEL NO. 1-11, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Baxter Street Paving Project, Project No: 96C011; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: 1-11 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 158 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE BAXTER STREET PAVING PROJECT NO. 96-C011, PARCEL NOS. 1-12 AND 1-12T, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Baxter Street Paving Project, Project No: 96C011; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: 1-12 have failed; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire rental for a temporary construction servitude on the property comprising Parcel No: 1-12T have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use 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: 1-12, to be acquired in fee title and Parcel No: 1-12T to be rented as a temporary construction servitude.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 159 OF 1998

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Baxter Street Paving Project, Project No: 96C011; and

WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: 1-13 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.

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

ORDINANCES:

Motion by Councilman Burrell to Postpone Ordinance Nos. 130 through 151 until the next regular meeting, seconded by Councilman Serio. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 130 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 50, Unit 6, Yarbrough Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 131 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 16, Unit 6, Yarbrough Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 132 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 1, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 133 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 2, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 134 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 3, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 135 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 4, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 136 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 5, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 137 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 6, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 138 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 7, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 139 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 8, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 140 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 9, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 141 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 10, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 142 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 31, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 143 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 32, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 144 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 33, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 145 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 34, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 146 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 35, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 147 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 36, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 148 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 37, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 149 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 38, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 150 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 39, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 151 of 1998: An ordinance authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 64, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

RESOLUTION NO. 98 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT DONATING ONE FIRE DEPARTMENT SURPLUS MEDIC UNIT TO CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NO. 6 (KEITHVILLE), AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport Fire Department is the owner of one 1990 Type I-1 ton medic unit, VIN #1FDK37M3LNA46247, City Tag No. 3440, with an approximate value of $20,000.00; and

WHEREAS, this medic unit has been determined by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Shreveport to be surplus property; and

WHEREAS, this medic unit is one of three which is scheduled to go to the City's auction; and

WHEREAS, Caddo Parish Fire District No. 6, which services the Keithville, Caddo Parish, Louisiana area, would like to take ownership of the medic unit to be refurbished to be used as a rescue/service unit; and

WHEREAS, the Chief of Maintenance of the Shreveport Fire Department has determined that this particular unit would best fit Fire District No. 6's needs; and

WHEREAS, the donation of this medic unit to Caddo Fire District No. 6 would serve a public purpose through continued use as a rescue/service unit for the people of Caddo Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, this medic unit has an approximate market value of $20,000.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened that the 1990 Type I-1 ton medic unit, VIN # 1FDK37M3LNA46247, City Tag No. 3440, with an approximate value of $20,000.00 be declared surplus property of the City of Shreveport.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Caddo Parish Fire District No. 8 donating said medic unit to Caddo Parish Fire District No. 6.

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.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Spigener passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 138 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SHREVEPORT METROPOLITAN MASTER PLAN TO INCLUDE THE NORTH SHREVEPORT REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, under authority vested in them by LSA-R.S. 33:140.1 et. seq., may adopt ordinances or other measures so as to provide for the unified planning of the City of Shreveport and the surrounding area of Caddo Parish within five miles of the City of Shreveport; and

WHEREAS, the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission of Caddo Parish was established by joint action of the City Council of the City of Shreveport and the Police Jury of Caddo Parish pursuant to LSA-R.S. 33:140, Sub-Part D and charged with the responsibility for preparing and recommending to the City Council and the Caddo Parish Commission a Master Plan for the physical development of the Metropolitan Planning area; and

WHEREAS, the first Shreveport Metropolitan Master Plan was adopted in 1956 and has been amended from time to time to reflect changing conditions and the needs of the Metropolitan Planning area; and

WHEREAS, the enabling legislation that created the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission of Caddo Parish states, in pertinent part:

It shall be the function and duty of the Commission to make and recommend to the City Council and the Police Jury (Parish Commission) a Master Plan for the physical development of the municipality, including any areas outside of its boundaries which, in the Commission's judgment, bear relation to the planning of the municipality. The Master Plan, consisting of maps, plats, charts and descriptive and explanatory matter, shall show the Commission's recommendations for the physical development, and may include, among other things, the general location, character, layout, the extent of neighborhood units and communities or groups of neighborhoods units, of neighborhood and community centers, and the general character, extent and layout of replanning of blighted districts and slum area; and

WHEREAS, North Shreveport is a region with unique problems and blighted conditions which deserves detailed attention in the Master Plan; and

WHEREAS, the North Shreveport Regional Development Plan study area consists of five neighborhoods and the Agurs Industrial area with more than twenty (20) square miles and is home to more than seventeen thousand six hundred (17,600) residents; and

WHEREAS, a draft of the North Shreveport Regional Development Plan was developed by the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission in conjunction with its consultant and the citizens and businesses of North Shreveport, which provides a detailed, strategically oriented land use, neighborhood revitalization, economic development and growth management strategy for the entire North Shreveport area; and

WHEREAS, the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission of Caddo Parish held a public hearing on June 17, 1998 to receive comments and suggestions and made such modifications as it deemed appropriate;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular, and legal session convened, that the North Shreveport Regional Development Plan attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby adopted as an amendment to the Shreveport Metropolitan Master Plan.

BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with LSA-R.S..33:140.12, a copy of this plan shall be certified to the Parish Commission of Caddo Parish, the Caddo Parish School Board, the Board of Commissioners of the Caddo Levee District, and the Clerk of Court of Caddo Parish who shall record said plan in the conveyances records of Caddo Parish.

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: Ayes: Councilman Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 144 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH TICKETMASTER DIRECT, INC., AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of Shreveport to encourage the development of business which provides new jobs for our citizens and growth of our economy;

WHEREAS, Ticketmaster Direct, Inc. ("Ticketmaster") desires to establish a location in Shreveport which shall create no less than 400 new jobs;

WHEREAS, Ticketmaster will be required to train area residents so they can acquire the job skills necessary to obtain the new jobs available;

WHEREAS, the City desires and is prepared to provide funds up to $84,500 for the start-up training program required to train these prospective employees under the following conditions:

a) Ticketmaster shall create a minimum of 400 jobs by January, 2000 at a new location at 411 Ashley Ridge Road in Shreveport, Louisiana;

b) The above described start-up training program shall be completed in 1998; and

c) Operations shall begin at the Shreveport location by January 31, 1999;

WHEREAS, the City and Ticketmaster desire to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement which shall ensure the creation and continued existence of these jobs and the City's funding of the start-up training program as described herein;

WHEREAS, these new jobs in Shreveport will be an important component for the City's maintenance of a diverse economy, provide needed jobs for our citizens, and assist in the economic and overall growth of our City. The proposed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, therefore, renders a public service 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 Robert W. "Bo" Williams, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Shreveport and Ticketmaster Direct, Inc., for the purpose of ensuring the placement of the Ticketmaster location in Shreveport with the creation of a minimum of 400 new jobs , the beginning of operations by January 31, 1999, and the provision of up to $84,500 by the City for use in the Ticketmaster's start-up training program all as described herein and substantially in accordance with the draft of said Agreement filed in the Office of the Clerk of Council on July 14, 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.

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Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Green passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Councilman Burrell: Going back to 144, I asked the Administration earlier to provide some information on the remaining monies that were used for adopting for Ticketmaster, and I didn't get the information. I know you say that the money that is suppose to exist is not involved with JTPA monies, but, still it comes from a pot money under the other Titles, from what I understand. Can you give us some status on that, because there are several requests being made for businesses of this sort coming into the city. I know there has been another request that was made, so, I'm sitting on the Economic Development Board for SWEPCO and there is some other potential companies like this that is coming in. And if you are putting out that type of money, I believe this is $85,000 or $84,000; there was another request I think for almost $200,000. Mayor Williams: Mr. Burrell, this particular case of Ticketmaster, the state training monies were paid back last November, December, somewhere up in there. Ticketmaster was informed at that time by the Chamber and Ms. (Inaudible) is here, I don't if she is familiar with the case, but I think she is somewhat, that they were informed that the state was not paying funds until July 1998 with the new budget year. I told Ticketmaster that I would not lose this project because the state did not have the funds at that point. I talked to Secretary of State Economic Development, Kevin Riley, and told him that if we provided the training money, that they would reimburse the city. He said that, he would agree to that, and that was the agreement, Councilman. So, we will be refunded this $85,000 by the state, but we got to put the money out first and then apply for the reimbursement.

Councilman Burrell: Have we anticipated outlay of money for other businesses, of this sort? What we are talking about, let me tell you what we are talking about because of a concern on that Economic Development Council, and that is we only have certain pots of money and different companies are pulling for funds, then maybe we need to look at alternative funding somewhere before we run out. That is the reason I want to find out what is the condition of those funds and accounts before the money is out of them. I don't understand, we are putting this back once we get it. I understand that there are others that are asking for it. Mayor Williams: the only other one I know of is a company hasn't made a decision, but we have been working with them. They have applied for $270,000 in JTPA funds that we can provide to them. In addition, the government has agreed to provide $250,000 of planning money. Probably have to pay (inaudible) if they do come to Shreveport. As far as a pot of money at the city level, what we have is (inaudible) funds, that's the amount of money we have or the JTPA fund. At the state, this past year on Training, I believe they were cut $6 million as I recall, not $6 million in all, state wide. The state cut the appropriations by---the Legislature, by I think, if I recall about $6 million dollars. Instead of increasing it, they went to decreasing it, which to me is the wrong way to go but that nevertheless, that's what the did.

Councilman Burrell: Well, what you are saying, ya'll had the funding (inaudible) coming up batting a thousand and. . . Mayor Williams: With (inaudible) commitment, $250 addition to that. The company was asking for about a half a million dollars to fund its---we did $270,000, JTPA funds (committed to that). In addition, they were asking the state for a quarter of a million which the Governor agreed to about two weeks ago. On that particular project, funds are there. Now, how many companies are out there, maybe ask Mr. Dumars, we can only take them as we get them and we ask that's the only way we really know whether or not we have the funds is when. . . . We can estimate based upon prior years but we never now from one year to the next, exactly what we are going to be asking by companies for.

Councilman Burrell: Well, I was only concerned if we pull the moneys out, then I know we don't have unlimited source of funds. Mayor Williams: You are right.

Councilman Burrell: Where are we, based on what we've already been asked for; that's is why I'm inquiring. Mayor Williams: We can get you a budget on. . . . Councilman Burrell: That will be good. Mayor Williams: How much money has been budgeted and how much has been allocated today, we can get that for you. Mr. Collins: We'll get that for you.

The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 160 of 1998: A resolution amending the pay schedule for municipal fire and police civil service personnel, and 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:

AMEND THE RESOLUTION AS FOLLOWS:

Delete First Page of Appendix A and substitute the attached Appendix A.

Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Hightower for adoption of the amendment. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Cooper for adoption of the resolution as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 160 OF 1998

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PAY SCHEDULE FOR MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Mayor that the current pay schedule for Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service personnel be adjusted to reflect a pay increase in July, 1998 provided funding is made available and appropriated for such purpose;

WHEREAS, the proposed pay schedule attached hereto as Appendix "A" be and is hereby approved, effective July 1, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the pay schedule attached thereto as Appendix "A" be and is hereby approved, effective upon passage.

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

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION: None.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

Ordinance No. 161 of 1998: An ordinance amending the 1998 General Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

2. Ordinance No. 162 of 1998: An ordinance amending the 1998 Debt Service Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 163 of 1998: An ordinance amending the 1998 Police Grants Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 164 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinance, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by changing the zoning classification of property located east of Commerce Street, west of the centerline of Red River, 1998, established as halfway between high banks of the Red River between Caddo Street and I-20, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from unclassified to B-4, Central Business District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Hightower for introduction of the ordinances to lay over until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, and Green. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Burrell. 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 Stewart adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

2. Ordinance No. 97 of 1998: An ordinance to amend Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by changing the zoning classification of property located on the south side of the Industrial Loop, 1,200 feet west of Walker Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to R-3, Urban, Multi-Family Residence District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on May 26, 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 Hightower for adoption.

Councilman Spigener: I would like to make a motion to amend the ordinance by adding Stipulation 4, which I will read.

Development of the apartment project shall begin within a period of 2 years from the date of the adoption of this ordinance with the failure to comply with such stipulation causing this ordinance to become null and void and the zoning classification to automatically revert to R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District. Development shall be the actual beginning of construction, i.e., foundation poured and/or other related improvements being made, as determined by the Planning Director.

Councilman Spigener: The developer, the architect, and the residents in this area have had a couple of meetings and the developer has gone to alternative stips to develop the project that I feel will be fit into the neighborhood and be somewhat of a buffer between a residential area and a commercial area or an area that's some commercial in it and it is ultimately going commercial when the properties go on the market there. So I feel like this is a good project after working with, as I said, the developer, the architect, and the residents in this area and I would like to have this stipulation added to the ordinance.

Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Hightower for adoption of the amendment. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Serio for adoption of the ordinance as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 128 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 Jewella Avenue between Sumner Street and Huston Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-2, Suburban, Multi-Family Residence District to B-1, Buffer Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on July 14, 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 Green adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 129 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 Linwood, 160 feet south of Watts Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-A, Residence-Agriculture District to B-3, Community Business District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Councilman Serio: I would like to ask Mr. Kirkland to help us with this, please. Mr. Kirkland this went through MPC, how much opposition was there from. . . .? Mr. Kirkland: There was no opposition, in fact this was initiated by the MPC. It was such an obvious blank spot if you will and the other commercial zoning in that area. And we have a business that wants to go in there and the Planning Commission (inaudible) with the approval of the property owners to rezone it, so everybody was in favor it and we recommend your approval.

Having passed first reading on July 14, 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 Burrell adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 154 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by amending and reenacting the home occupation section to add regulations regarding hours of operation and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on July 14, 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 Cooper to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 155 of 1998: An ordinance amending Article IX of Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to peddlers, solicitors, itinerant vendors and sidewalk vendors and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Councilman Stewart: Based on the request from the Administration and awaiting an opinion of the DDA and other parties, I request a postponement.

Having passed first reading on July 14, 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 Stewart seconded by Councilman Serio to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 156 of 1998: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 126 of 1997, the 1998 Capital Improvements Budget, appropriating funds for capital projects, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on July 14, 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 adoption. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment(s):

Amendment No. 1:

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

In Program A - Building Improvements

Sciport Dev, Design, & Construction (94A001) is increased $906,900. Funding source is interest earned on Sciport capital project.

Riverfront Parking (97A003) is increased by $116,600. Funding source is interest earned on Sciport capital project.

Festival Site Development (98A001) funding source is corrected by decreasing $133,800 Riverfront Development Fund and increasing by like amount Economic Development.

In Program B- Recreation Improvements

Cargill Park Football/Soccer Complex (96B005) is increased $300,000. Funding source is $90,300 1996 GOB, Prop 2; and $209,700 1997 GOB, Prop 2.

In Program C - Street Improvements

Shreve Industrial Park Roadways (95C003) is increased $900,000. Funding source is $200,000 1980 GOB, Prop. 1; $201,400 1991 GOB, Prop 1; $181,000 1993 GOB, Prop 1; $317,600 1993B GOB, Prop 1.

1998 Sidewalk Program (98C009) is decreased $200,000. Funding source is 1980 GOB, Prop 1.

Ellerbe Road/Flournoy Lucas Road Intersection (92C006) is increased $20,000. Funding source is 1996 GOB, Prop 4.

In Program E - Water Improvements

Querbes Golf Sprinkler System (98E005) is increased $8,800. Funding source is General Fund.

In Program I - Fire Improvements

Fire Truck Replacement (96I003) is increased $7,000. Funding source is General Fund.

Motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Stewart for adoption of Amendment No. 1. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Amendment No. 2:

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

Delete page 1 therefrom, and substitute page 1 in lien thereof.

Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Green for adoption of Amendment No. 2. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Stewart for adoption of the ordinance as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 157 of 1998: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 130 of 1997, the 1998 Golf Enterprise Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Amendment No. 1:

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

In Appropriations, increase Materials and Supplies by $45,700; Contractual Services by $43,100; and Improvements & Equipments by $17,000. Decrease Operating Reserves by $105,800.

Motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Spigener for adoption of the amendment. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Green for adoption of the ordinance as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 158 of 1998 by Councilman Stewart: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Shreveport Community Renewal, Inc. for the transfer of a surplus house, not including the lot, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Ordinance No. 159 of 1998 by Councilman Hightower: An ordinance to create an economic development district to include an area in the Shreve City Shopping Center, to encourage business expansion, restoration, improvement and redevelopment, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on July 14, 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 Stewart for adoption. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment:

Substitute pages 1 and 2 for the attached pages 1 and 2.

Motion by Councilman Hightower, seconded by Councilman Burrell for adoption of the amendment. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. 160 of 1998: An ordinance declaring a public emergency in connection with a 36" gravity sewer main located south of Buncombe Road and east of Pines Road and ratifying the expenditure of approximately $46,818.00 and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on July 28, 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 adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

The adopted Ordinances, as amended, follow:

ORDINANCE NO. 119 OF 1997

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

BY: COUNCILMAN SERIO

WHEREAS, some residents of the University Terrace south subdivision have stated concerns about "cut-through" traffic within their neighborhood; and

WHEREAS, the City adopted Ordinance No. 109 of 1997 temporarily establishing certain four way stop intersections and three way stop intersections in order to better regulate traffic in said subdivision; and

WHEREAS, said stop intersections should be permanent.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the following four-way stop intersections are hereby created and all traffic and vehicles shall come to a complete stop before entering said intersections:

1. Brunswick Drive and Turtle Creek Drive.

2. Rock Hollow Drive and Brunswick Drive.

3. Brunswick Drive and Sophia Lane.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the following three-way stop intersections are hereby created and all traffic and vehicles shall come to a complete stop before entering said intersections:

1. Sophia Lane and Wiscassett Drive.

2. Rock Hollow Drive and Wiscassett Drive.

3. Wiscassett Drive and Turtle Creek Drive.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the portions of Ordinance No. 63 of 1976 creating the above named intersections as two-way stop intersections are hereby repealed and Ordinance No. 109 of 1997 is hereby repealed.

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

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

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL

ORDINANCE NO. 97 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE INDUSTRIAL LOOP, 1,200 FEET WEST OF WALKER ROAD, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-1D, URBAN, ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO R-3, URBAN, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that after having earlier been considered and denied at a public hearing by the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, that the zoning classification of Lots 8 and 9, Dean Terrace Subdivision, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, property located on the south side of the Industrial Loop, 1,200 feet west of Walker Road, be and the same is hereby changed from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to R-3, Urban, Multi-Family Residence District.

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

1. Developmental site plan to be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval prior to any construction

permits being issued. Development is to be in substantial accord with the approved site plan with any

additions or expansions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

2. Installation of a 6' solid wood fence to be required on property lines adjacent to residential property.

3. Adherence to the parking and landscaping requirements.

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

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL

ORDINANCE NO. 128 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 JEWELLA AVENUE BETWEEN SUMNER STREET AND HUSTON STREET, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-2, SUBURBAN, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO B-1, BUFFER BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of Lots 1-4, the east 15 feet of Lot 5, and Lots 38-44, Block S, Forest Glen Subdivision Replat, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, property located on the west side of Jewella Avenue between Sumner Street and Huston Street, be and the same is hereby changed from R-2, Suburban, Multi-Family Residence District to B-1, Buffer Business District.

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 a 6' to 8' high wood screening fence along the west property line to be submitted to and approved by the Zoning Administrator, with any significant changes or additions to be submitted to and approval by the Planning Commission.

2. Compliance with the Landscape Ordinance.

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

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL

ORDINANCE NO. 129 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 LINWOOD, 160 FEET SOUTH OF WATTS ROAD, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A, RESIDENCE-AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO B-3, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of the east side of Linwood Avenue, 160' south of Watts Road, legally described below, be and the same is hereby changed from R-A, Residence-Agriculture District to B-3, Community Business District:

The east 150 feet of the west 180 feet of the south 80 feet of the north 400 feet of Lot 166, Suburban Acres 2nd Filing, less west 10 feet thereof for R/W. The south 80 feet of the north 320 feet of the east 150 feet of the west 180 feet of Lot 166, Suburban Acres, 2nd Filing, less west 10 feet thereof for R/W. The south 240 feet of the north 400 feet of the east 150 feet and the south 80 feet of the north 240 feet of the west 180 feet of Lot 166, Suburban Acres, 2nd Filing, less the west 30 feet thereof for road and less the east 10 feet of the west 40 feet thereof for additional R/W.

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 the ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable

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

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL

ORDINANCE NO. 156 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 126 OF 1997, THE 1998 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, Section 4.18 of the Charter of the City of Shreveport provides for the amendment of any previously adopted budget; and

WHEREAS, changes to the 1998 Capital Improvements Budget are needed to adjust existing capital projects and create new projects.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 126 of 1997, the 1998 Capital Improvements Budget, as amended, be further amended and reenacted as follows:

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

In Program A - Building Improvements

Sciport Dev, Design, & Construction (94A001) is increased $906,900. Funding source is interest earned on Sciport capital project.

Riverfront Parking (97A003) is increased by $116,600. Funding source is interest earned on Sciport capital project.

Festival Site Development (98A001) funding source is corrected by decreasing $133,800 Riverfront Development Fund and increasing by like amount Economic Development.

In Program B- Recreation Improvements

Cargill Park Football/Soccer Complex (96B005) is increased $300,000. Funding source is $90,300 1996 GOB, Prop 2; and $209,700 1997 GOB, Prop 2.

In Program C - Street Improvements

Shreve Industrial Park Roadways (95C003) is increased $900,000. Funding source is $200,000 1980 GOB, Prop. 1; $201,400 1991 GOB, Prop 1; $181,000 1993 GOB, Prop 1; $317,600 1993B GOB, Prop 1.

1998 Sidewalk Program (98C009) is decreased $200,000. Funding source is 1980 GOB, Prop 1.

Ellerbe Road/Flournoy Lucas Road Intersection (92C006) is increased $20,000. Funding source is 1996 GOB, Prop 4.

In Program E - Water Improvements

Querbes Golf Sprinkler System (98E005) is increased $24,000. Funding source is Golf Enterprise Fund.

Querbes Golf Sprinkler System (98E005) is increased $8,800. Funding source is General Fund.

Water and Sewer Mains Shreve Park (95E001) is increased $450,000. Funding source 1994 A URB. Funding source 1993B URB is decreased $799,000; 1992 A URB is increased $799,000.

In Program F - Sewerage Improvements

SSO Abatement Program (98F004) funding sources 1992 A URB is decreased by $799,000 and 1993 B URB is increased by $799,000.

In Program I - Fire Improvements

Fire Truck Replacement (96I003) is increased $7,000. Funding source is General Fund.

CONTINUED - ORDINANCE NO. 156 OF 1998

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.

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL

ORDINANCE NO. 157 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 130 OF 1997, THE 1998 GOLF ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED THEREIN, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, Section 4.18 of the Charter of the City of Shreveport provides for the amendment any previously adopted budget; and

WHEREAS, the 1998 Golf Enterprise Fund budget should be amended to reflect current expenditure estimates.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 130 of 1997, the 1998 Budget for the Golf Enterprise Fund, be amended and reenacted as follows:

1. Estimated Receipts - The estimated Golf Enterprise Fund receipts for the year 1997 are hereby established as follows:

Available Fund Balance 1/1/98 0

External Service Charges 1,269,500

Other Revenues 187,700

Transfer from General Fund 100,000

TOTAL $1,557,200

Appropriations - The receipts of the Golf Enterprise Fund are hereby appropriated to the following classes of expenditures for 1998:

Personal Services $ 802,000

Materials & Supplies 242,000

Contractual Services 281,700

Other Charges 2,900

Operating Reserves 16,100

Improvements and Equipment 142,000

Transfer to General Fund 25,000

Notes Payable 21,500

Transfer to Capital Projects 24,000

TOTAL $1,557,200

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that paragraphs 3 through 6 of Ordinance No. 166 of 1996 be hereby reenacted.

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.

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL

ORDINANCE NO. 159 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO INCLUDE AN AREA IN THE SHREVE CITY SHOPPING CENTER, TO ENCOURAGE BUSINESS EXPANSION, RESTORATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND REDEVELOPMENT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: COUNCILMAN HIGHTOWER

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 41 of 1998 was adopted to authorize the creation of economic development districts to encourage business expansion, restoration, improvement and re-development; and

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 54 of 1998 was adopted to authorize the creation of a center city economic development district to encourage business expansion, restoration, improvement and re-development; and

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 54 of 1998 contained the following clause: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that establishment of any additional Economic Development Districts shall be predicated on the need for building restoration, the creation of new jobs, and the expenditure of new private-sector capital investment; and

WHEREAS, a new industry, with 1300 new jobs, being recruited by the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, and City of Shreveport officials, is interested in locating in the space previously occupied by the Dillard's Department Store in the Shreve City Shopping Center; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish the Shreve City Economic Development District in the Shreve City Shopping Center to make this location more attractive to the business being recruited: and

WHEREAS, the creation of the Shreve City Economic Development District, in the Shreve City Shopping Center, will met the goals established in Ordinance No. 54 of 1998, which are to create new jobs and new private-sector capital investment, and to use an existing under-utilized resource.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, the Shreve City Economic Development District is created in an area of the Shreve City Shopping Center described as Lot 134 on the attached plat, which is made a part hereof, and which is more specifically described CONTINUED - ORDINANCE NO. 159 OF 1998

as follows:

From the intersection of NE/ly line of Knight St., with Se'ly line of Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy. of Anderson Island in Sec. 9-17-13, run then S. 43 Deg. 17 Min. E. along Knight St. 150 ft. to pt. of begin., thence N. 45 Deg. 59 Min. E. 150 Ft., thence N. 43 Deg. 17 Min. W 150 ft. to Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy., run thence NE'ly along said Hwy. 552.8 ft., thence S. 43 Deg. 17 Min. E. 1208 Ft., thence S. 46 Deg. 43 Min. W.702.74 ft., thence N. 43 Deg. 17 Min. W. along E'ly line of Knight St. 1050.28 ft. to pt. of begin.

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

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision of item of this ordinance, or the application thereof, is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provision, items or application 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.

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL

ORDINANCE NO. 160 OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY IN CONNECTION WITH A 36" GRAVITY SEWER MAIN LOCATED SOUTH OF BUNCOMBE ROAD AND EAST OF PINES ROAD AND RATIFYING THE EXPENDITURE OF APPROXIMATELY $46,818.00 AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the 36" gravity sewer main , located along Gilmer Bayou just south of Buncombe Road and east of Pines Road, failed; and

WHEREAS, the failure of this 36" gravity sewer main resulted in sewer leakage; and

WHEREAS, immediate repairs to the 36" gravity sewer main were necessary to protect the public health and private property; and,

WHEREAS, it was essential to correct this problem as quickly as possible to eliminate this emergency.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the emergency action of the Department of Water & Sewerage to repair the 36" gravity sewer main is hereby authorized and ratified and that the expenditure of approximately $46,818.00 for this purpose is hereby authorized.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that monies for this emergency repair shall come from the operating budget of the Department of Water and Sewerage.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a public emergency is hereby declared and notice of such public emergency shall, within ten days thereof, be published in the official journal of the City of Shreveport proposing or declaring such public emergency in accordance with Section 38:2212(D) of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.

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

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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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:

ABO Card appeals:

a. Carnall Jackson.

Mr. Jackson: I had, it was a mistake that I made. I had looked over the question. I was trying to beat the system, can't beat the system. I overlooked it. I am not that kind of person to just create problems to go jail, it was just a mistake I made and that's all I have to say. Councilman Spigener: Can we have the person from the Police Department to. . . .Councilman Green: You would like to go back over it again? Councilman Spigener: I believe it would be for the best, to refresh my memory. Lieutenant Shoemake: The reason that we denied Mr. Jackson, it was for two reason: He was convicted for possession of marijuana on 10-10-96. He was then convicted of a use of a CDS (controlled dangerous substance) within the last two years since he's got another two years before he eligible on that. Also, on his original application, he denied that he'd ever been arrested for anything at all. Mr. Jackson: Like I said, I gave the officer---I let my little brother hold my car. The officer pulled me over. When I looked in the ashtray to get him my driver license, he asked me for---I said, you know something in car that I didn't put in there. He said to me, okay and so that was it. I could of hid it and tore it up, but I'm the one, that is something, I did. I let my little brother hold me car, that was a mistake. I wasn't trying to hide it, it was a little piece of roach, I guess, a little portion in the ashtray. Contributing drugs, that's why I don't do drugs, but it was just a mistake, I let my little brother hold my car and sometimes you can't let folks hold your car. And when the officer pulled me over, I didn't try to hide it, I gave him what was in the car because it was in my car and I didn't want that caught on my record, you understand. So, whatever ya'll chose to do, that's ya'll business because, I am still going to be a man.

Councilman Green: Are you working at this time? Mr. Jackson: I stopped. I'm working now because they transferred me because I told them about that card, denied. I can't sell alcohol where I'm working, so they got me doing another job. (Inaudible), and I told them like this, if it is something that I made a mistake about. I willing to tell them about the mistake that I made on my job. I need a job.

Councilman Green: Where you working at now? Mr. Jackson: I work at Petro Truckstop. Councilman Green: And they are willing to keep you there? Mr. Jackson: Yes, sir, they already transferred me.

Councilman Cooper: You need your card to work in the department where you are working at? Mr. Jackson: No, sir. At that time, I did after the ABO card came up, they put me somewhere else. Councilman Cooper: Do you want an ABO card? Mr. Jackson: It doesn't matter.

Motion by Councilman Spigener to uphold the Police Department's decision, seconded by Councilman Stewart. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

b. Cathy M. Basinger.

Lieutenant Shoemake: Ms. Basinger was denied a card due to the fact that she was convicted for a second offense DWI. She also was convicted of hot checks and paid a fine 8-1-94 and 7-6-95. The DWI conviction was on 6-10-97 and on her application she did admit that she had been arrested for the DWI, second offense and stated what her probation was, but she did not mention anything about the hot checks which she lied on that also. And city ordinance says that she can been convicted of any misuse of alcohol within the last two years.

Ms. Basinger: My only question is, is that I was arrested January 1996 and because the court circumstances and me having to have lung surgery, I didn't actually get convicted and start my sentence for over---it was almost a year and half. When I called the ABO building because I had trouble getting a job, when I finally got a job, they told me that I had to have an ABO card. She told me that unless it was your third offense, that you could get your card. So, I went down and I got my temporary and I called her on this denial decision, and she said that I should appeal it. That it was the first time that any of you have come across it. It was a new management involved in it, and that unless it was a felony or your third offense, that they've been issuing ABO cards. And I need the job I've got now. And I have letter sent from my probation officer recommending that this be appealed because I have fines to pay. I haven't been able to get another job.

Councilman Spigener: Are you in any kind of program or have you for substance abuse? Ms. Basinger: Yes ma'am, I'm actively in a substance abuse program and I've been sober almost a year and I attend those regularly. I believe that was stated in my probation letter from my probation officer wrote and it was sent to all the Council members. Councilman Spigener: And are you off probation now? Ms. Basinger: No ma'am, I'm on probation until next July. Councilman Spigener: Your job, is the ABO card is necessary? Ms. Basinger: Yes it is. Its a Speedway. You don't sell liquor or wine, but we do sell beer and its a part of your job requirements that you have an ABO card; its a service station.

Motion by Councilman Spigener to issue an ABO card specifically for her to work at this location and if she would change jobs, that it would be (inaudible), seconded by Councilman Stewart. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

c. Willie Draper.

Lieutenant Shoemake: The reason Mr. Draper was denied is because he had been convicted of a felony and his probation ended 11-14-94. He was arrested for second degree murder. He pled guilty to manslaughter and received five years probation for it. The ordinance says that he can not have been---his probation has to be ended at least five years before he is eligible for a card. On his application, he denied that he had every been arrested for anything at all and I don't think that second degree murder is something you forget about. I would suggest that you deny him.

Mr. Draper: That is the first time, I had my ABO card the first time. I told---I didn't fill it out, because I can't read and write good and they filled it out for me the first time. And the second time they filled it out when it expired. And this last time the lady filled it out for me and she asked me, and I told her, yeah. But it was a mistake, she put it on there I said, no. And I know I done been to jail and my ABO card, it expired. She told me that---I told her to put on there I had been arrested and I told her, yeah. I know I been arrested. I had an ABO card, but it expired on me, but I know you get a new one and a different lady filled it. She asked me and I told her, yeah and I had it on the other, I told her yeah.

Lieutenant Shoemake: In reference to his comment, that he did not actually fill out the application, looking at this with what the handwriting looks on the back where he signed it, it does not look like he was the one that actually filled it out. Mr. Draper: I didn't fill it out. I ain't got no reason to lie, but I can't read and write. They filled it out the first time I got my ABO card. And then the last time I went over there, this lady filled it out, she had just started working there, she had made a mistake when I told her I had been to jail.

Councilman Green: Where you working at now, Mr. Draper? Mr. Draper: Andy (inaudible). Councilman Green: Do you need an ABO card there? Mr. Draper: Yes, sir that's (inaudible). Councilman Green: So, if we gave you your card with the stipulation that you work at this place, would that be okay with you? Mr. Draper: That's all I need to do, is work, but I know I can't, can't work any where but down there.

Councilman Spigener: Did I understand correctly that the probation period ended in '94? Lieutenant Shoemake: Yes ma'am. Councilman Serio: Make the card site specific? Councilman Green: Yes, sir.

Motion by Councilman Green that Mr. Draper would receive his card for the location that he is working at, seconded by Councilman Cooper. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Councilman Green: Mr. Draper, from here on out when you go and fill that card make sure they read it back to you. Mr. Draper: I'll do that. I told her that I can't read and write, but I'll do that.

BAC-69-98, BILLIE L. KHAN -DAIQUIRI PARADISE, 226 W. 70^TH St., variance in hours of operation in a B-3 District, package liquor store operating to 2 a.m.

Motion by Councilman Hightower, to postpone the application, seconded by Councilman Green. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

BAC-79-98, CHARLA MCCORMICK, 3258 Bert Kouns, Special Exception Use and variance in parking and hours of operation in a B-1 District; beauty shop operating to 9 p.m.

Councilman Spigener: On this case I also have a stipulation that I would like to add to the ordinance. And that is the hours of operation for this particular business be extended from 7:00 to 9:00 for a period of 2 years from the date of its approval. And that the applicant shall have a right to apply for an extension of this two year time period prior to the expiration of extension and that there would be no additional fee to charged if he gets a waiver of this application. So, I'm recommending that we approve based on this. Here again, we have a lot of contact with neighbors, all of the neighbors around here are in favor of this because we are near or we are in an area that is ultimately going to be going, probably go commercial and there areas of commercial zonings in the area. I think this will be appropriate for thing for us to, extend these hours for a period of two years; so that's the amendment. Councilman Green: Is this an amendment or you are just add it to it? Councilman Spigener: It would be amendment, I'm assuming? Ms. Glass: I think it is basically a motion to just, as stated on your sheet, a motion to add this stipulation and otherwise you wanted the board's decision to remain? Councilman Spigener: That's right, because this is already zoned B-1.

Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Stewart to add stipulation number 3 as follows:

Hours of operation shall be from 7 a.m until 9 p.m., for a period of 2 years from the date of approval only. Applicant shall have the right to apply for an extension of this 2-year time period, prior to the expiration of the original 2-year approval, with a waiver of application fee.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK'S REPORT. None.

COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS. The Council resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, on motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Serio. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.

Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Hightower, that the Committee Rises and Report and convene itself as the Council. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hightower, Serio, Spigener, and Green. 4. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart and Burrell. 3.

Councilman Green: Mr. Stewart wanted to suspend the rules to add a resolution, he's not here, but I'll read the resolution. Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Hightower to suspend the rules. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hightower, Serio, Spigener, and Green. 4. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart and Burrell. 3.

Councilman Green: Resolution No. 162 of 1998 by Councilman Stewart: A resolution to name the Ledbetter Heights Community Center "The Sister Margaret McCaffrey Community Center" and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Spigener to add the resolution to the agenda.

Councilman Serio: Is this to add it? Councilman Green: Add it to the agenda, yes.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hightower, Serio, Spigener, and Green. 4. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilmen Cooper, Stewart and Burrell. 3.

There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned by 4:37 p.m.

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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN

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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL