COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA

JUNE 26, 2001

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Vice Chairman John David Stewart at 3:07 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2001, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Burrell.

On roll call, the following members were Present: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Serio (3:45), Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 6. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Huckaby for approval of the Special Council Meeting Minutes of June 8, Summary Minutes of the Administrative Conference of June 11, 2001, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 12, 2001, the Special Council Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2001 and the Agenda as Amended on June 25, 2001. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 6. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

Awards and Recognitions of Distinguished Guests of the Mayor and the Council Which Are Required By Law. None.

Councilman Shyne: Mr. Thompson, I presume you got the communication to Mr. Andy Taft about seeing if he could come to the Council meeting today? Mr. Thompson: I did notify him by e-mail. He e-mailed me back and asked if I knew what subject he wanted to address. I told him I did not and I have not heard back from him since.

Councilman Shyne: I appreciate that. I was hoping that he would come down to the Council meeting. We was very generous with his budget and I hoped that he would have been reciprocal in giving us a little bit of his time, but I guess that happens.

Public Hearing: None.

Confirmations and/or Appointments: None.

Adding Legislation to the Agenda:

Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Huckaby to suspend the Rules to add legislation to the agenda (Resolution No. 89 of 2001). Motion to suspend the rules to add the resolution approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Huckaby for Introduction of the Resolutions on the Consent Agenda to lay over until the July 10, 2001 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

RESOLUTIONS:

1. Resolution No. 81 of 2001: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Donation Agreement between the City of Shreveport and L. J. Earnest and Beverly M. Earnest for a water main serving Dollar Way Drive (Jewella Avenue to West 70^th Street), and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

2. Resolution No. 82 of 2001: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Donation Agreement between the City of Shreveport and Burgundy Oaks, LLC., a Louisiana Business Corporation, for water and sewer mains serving Burgundy Ridge Subdivision, Unit No. 1 and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

ORDINANCES: None.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Huckaby for Adoption of the Resolutions and Ordinance on the Consent Agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 65 OF 2001

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A SECTION 9 (5307) APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED.

WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to make grants for a mass transportation program of projects;

WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon applicant, including the provision by it of the local share of the project costs in the program;

WHEREAS, it is required by the U.S. Department of Transportation, in accord with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that in connection with the filing of an application for assistance under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, the applicant gives assurance that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the U.S. Department of Transportation requirements thereunder; and

WHEREAS, it is the goal of the applicant that minority business enterprise be utilized to the fullest extent possible in connection with these projects, and that definitive procedures shall be established and administered to ensure that minority businesses shall have the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for contracts when procuring construction contracts, supplies, equipment contracts, or consultant and other services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened:

1. That Keith Hightower, Mayor, is authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of the City of Shreveport with the U.S. Department of Transportation, to aid in the financing of planning, capital and operating assistance projects pursuant to Section 9 of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 and the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991, as amended.

2. That Keith Hightower, Mayor, is authorized to execute and file with such applications an assurance or any other document required by the U.S. Department of Transportation effectuating the purpose of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

3. That Keith Hightower, Mayor, is authorized to furnish such additional information as the U.S. Department of Transportation may require in connection with the application for the program of projects and budget.

4. That Keith Hightower, Mayor, is authorized to set forth and execute affirmative minority business policies in connection with the program of projects and budget procurement needs.

5. That Keith Hightower, Mayor, is authorized to executive grant agreements on behalf of the City of Shreveport with the U.S. Department of Transportation for aid in the financing of the planning, capital and operating assistance program of projects and budget.

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 the resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this and the provision 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. 83 OF 2001

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION FOR DEMERY BOULEVARD, GARDERE DRIVE, AND CALLIOPE LANE IN THE BRUNSWICK PLACE SUBDIVISION, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal, and regular session convened, that the dedication for Demery Boulevard, Gardere Drive, and Calliope Lane in the Brunswick Place Subdivision in Section 33 (T17N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and as shown on the plats attached hereto and made a part hereof, be and the same is hereby accepted as dedicated to the public for public use in the City of Shreveport.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the original plat reflecting the dedication for Demery Boulevard, Gardere Drive, and Calliope Lane be and recorded in the official records of the District Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

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

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

ORDINANCE:

ORDINANCE NO. 104 OF 2001

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A NO THROUGH TRUCK ROUTE ON EAST KINGS HIGHWAY BETWEEN LA. 3032, EAST KINGS HIGHWAY AND SOUTHFIELD ROAD AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that East Kings Highway between La. 3032, East Kings Highway and Southfield Road is hereby created and established as a No Through Truck Route and it shall hereafter be unlawful for trucks exceeding fifteen thousand (15,000) pounds gross vehicle weight to use any portion of East Kings Highway between La. 3032, East Kings Highway and Southfield Road except for local pickup and delivery.

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.

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

The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 72 of 2001: A resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with the Northwest Louisiana Chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc., and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Spigener for passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment:

Amend the resolution as follows:

On Page 1 at the end of the NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph delete the period, substitute a comma, and add the following:

"subject to the following change:

Said draft shall be amended in paragraph I. B. 5. and in any other paragraph to the extent necessary to provide that the CONTRACTOR shall receive a share of the revenue derived from concessions and/or other compensation as provided for in Ordinance No. 93 of 2000, and as agreed to by CONTRACTOR and the city’s CONCESSIONAIRE and/or the CITY."

Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Shyne for adoption of the amendment. Amendment passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Shyne for adoption of the resolution as amended. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

RESOLUTION NO. 72 OF 2001

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTHWEST LOUISIANA CHAPTER OF THE SICKLE CELL DISEASE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC., AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Northwest Louisiana Chapter of the Sickle Cell Anemia Disease Association of America, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as "Sickle Cell") sponsors an annual fund raising softball tournament at Cargill and Southern Hills Parks; and

WHEREAS, the proceeds of the tournament have enabled the organization to continue its work in the area of sickle cell anemia research and development; and

WHEREAS, persons residing in and around the Shreveport area are the primary beneficiaries of the efforts made by this organization; and

WHEREAS, the programs and efforts of this organization are of benefit to the public and provide a public benefit;

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has been a major co-sponsor of the annual sickle cell softball tournament.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened that the Mayor is authorized to execute an agreement with Northwest Louisiana Chapter of the Sickle Anemia Disease Association of America, Inc., substantially and in accordance with the draft thereof, subject to the following change:

Said draft shall be amended in paragraph I. B. 5. and in any other paragraph to the extent necessary to provide that the CONTRACTOR shall receive a share of the revenue derived from concessions and/or other compensation as provided for in Ordinance No. 93 of 2000, and as agreed to by CONTRACTOR and the city’s CONCESSIONAIRE and/or the CITY."

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 resolution or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 73 of 2001: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Red River Revel Arts Festival, Inc., and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Spigener for passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment:

Amend Section I (A)(I) (a) of the contract to now read as follows:

I. FESTIVAL AND FESTIVAL RELATED OPERATIONS

A. Scope of Services

1. The CONTRACTOR Agrees To:

a. Produce an annual multi-arts festival and related events referred to as the Red River Arts Festival for the years 2001, 2002 and 2003. The festival shall be held September 29 - October 6, 2001 and shall operate during the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday. Specific dates and hours of operation for the 2002 and 2003 Festival shall be determined by the mutual written agreement of the parties.

Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Spigener for adoption of the amendment. Amendment passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Huckaby for adoption of the resolution as amended. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

RESOLUTION NO. 73 OF 2001

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND THE RED RIVER REVEL ARTS FESTIVAL, INC., AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport ("CITY") desires to support cultural, educational and leisure activity programs which serve the public and render a public service; and

WHEREAS, the Red River Revel Arts Festival, Inc., ( "CONTRACTOR") proposes to conduct the Red River Revel Arts Festival ("the Festival") in co-sponsorship with the City of Shreveport; and

WHEREAS, the Festival will serve a public purpose; and

WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR has also recently assumed the management of the Festival Plaza Depot and related facilities ("Depot facilities) as a part of the collaborative efforts of the CITY and the CONTRACTOR; and

WHEREAS, the adoption of this resolution would authorize a contract between the CITY and the CONTRACTOR which would permit the CITY’S continued support of the Festival for three (3) additional years as well as authorize a contract for management of the Depot facilities.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement between the CITY and the CONTRACTOR substantially in accordance with the draft thereof which was filed with the original copy of this resolution for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Council on June 12, 2001.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof be 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. 74 OF 2001

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE RED RIVER WATERWAY DISTRICT RELATIVE TO FUNDING FOR THE INLAND BARGE STORE AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City intends to place an inland barge store and related improvements at the Stoner Avenue boat ramp; and

WHEREAS, the barge will enable recreational and commercial users of the Red River Waterway to have access to fuel and convenience store facilities while on the Waterway; and

WHEREAS, the Red River Waterway District has agreed to assist the City with the development of this project by contributing the sum of $660,000.00 to be used for the design, acquisition and construction of the barge and for related costs and improvements subject to the City’s compliance with the term and conditions of the attached Memorandum of Cooperative Endeavor; and

WHEREAS, the City desire to accept the contribution from the Waterway District.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the Mayor is authorized to execute a Memorandum of Cooperative Endeavor with the Red River Waterway District substantially in accordance with the draft thereof filed for public inspection with the original of this resolution in the Office of the Clerk of Council on June 12, 2001.

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

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

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Huckaby passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

RESOLUTION NO 76 OF 2001

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN CADDO PARISH COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT NUMBER ONE AND THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport and the Caddo Parish Communications District Number One (hereinafter referred to as "the District") were parties to an Agreement dated April 23, 1991, which set forth the responsibilities of each party which regard to the provision of 9-1-1 call answering, call handling, and dispatch services within an enhanced 9-1-1 environment: and

WHEREAS, since the date of the agreement, a new state-of-the-art 800 Megahertz, multi channeled, simulcast turnked radio communications system has been implemented by the District: and

WHEREAS, for the new system to become operational, new radio equipment must be distributed to the Shreveport Fire and Police Departments: and

WHEREAS, a new Cooperative Endeavor Agreement For The Use and Operation of The Caddo Parish Communications District Number One Parish wide 800 MHZ Trunked Radio System setting forth the responsibilities of the parties with respect to the new system must be executed between the City of Shreveport and the District prior to distribution of new equipment to the Fire and Police Departments.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due regular and legal session convened, that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement For The Use and Operation Of The Caddo Parish Communications District Number One Parish wide 800 MHZ Trunked Radio System between the City of Shreveport and the Caddo Parish Communications District Number One effective June 26, 2001, substantially the same as the document filed in the Office of the Clerk of Council on June 12, 2001.

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 application of this Resolution which can be given affect without the invalid provisions, items or application and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable.

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

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Burrell passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 77 of 2001: A resolution authorizing a contract between the City of Shreveport and Raycom Media, Inc., relative to the Fourth of July Celebration and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

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

Mr. Thompson: There is one amendment to that. Mr. Dark passed out a memo yesterday in which he had changes to the contract for the July 4^th Celebration. This amendment includes the items that he discussed, in fact he attached a copy of the amendment, to it. The only change is that it makes it clear as to which paragraph 7 that we are talking about in 1.A. and also that any provision of this contract shall be amended by mutual written consent of the parties hereto, it makes it clear that includes a resolution by the City Council.

The Clerk read the following amendment:

1) Amend the contract to delete Section I.A.6.

2) Amend the contract to delete Section I.A.7., (the first paragraph numbered 7) and renumber the remaining paragraphs in this section.

3) Amend Section I.B.4 of the contract to now read as follows:

I. SCOPE OF SERVICES

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B. The CITY agrees to:

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4. Provide assistance in the erection, operation and supervision of each respective celebration facility and program.

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4) Amend Section I.B.8 of the contract to now read as follows:

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES

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2. The CITY agrees to:

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8. Grant concession rights to CONTRACTOR for each celebration

produced pursuant to this contract.

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5) Amend Section II of the contract to now read as follows:

II. CHANGES TO SCOPE OF SERVICES

Any Provision of this contract may be amended by the mutual written consent of the parties hereto, which includes a resolution adopted by the City Council.

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6) Amend Section IV of the contract to add Section IV. A.(ii) to read as follows:

IV. INSURANCE PROVISIONS

A. CONTRACTOR shall at its own expense provide and maintain certain insurance in full force and effect at all times during the term of this Agreement and any extensions thereto. Such insurance, at a minimum, must include the following coverages:

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(ii) The CGL policy referred above in (i) must be endorsed to add Host

Liquor Liability if the contractor will serve or sell alcoholic beverages. This requirement is applicable unless the contractor is in the business of manufacturing, distributing, selling or serving alcoholic beverages.

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Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Huckaby for adoption of the amendment. Amendment passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Shyne for adoption of the resolution as amended. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

RESOLUTION NO. 77 OF 2001

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND RAYCOM MEDIA, INC., RELATIVE TO THE FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport ("City") desires to support cultural, educational and leisure activity programs which serve the public and render a public service; and

WHEREAS, Raycom Media, Inc., (KSLA) desires to promote patriotism and a celebration of Independence Day for the people of the city of Shreveport and the surrounding area; and

WHEREAS, KSLA desires to sponsor a Fourth of July Celebration on the Shreveport Riverfront on July 4, 2001, 2002, and 2003; and

WHEREAS, the City declares the Times' Fourth of July Celebration to serve such a public purpose; and

WHEREAS, the City and KSLA desire to support and provide services as identified under the terms of this contract to produce the Fourth of July Celebration.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that Keith Hightower, Mayor, is hereby authorized to execute a contract between the City of Shreveport and KSLA relative to Fourth of July Celebrations in 2001, 2002 and 2003, substantially in accordance with the draft thereof which was filed with the original copy of this resolution for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Council on June 12, 2001.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof be 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. 78 OF 2001

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF THE TIMES AND SELECTING THE TIMES THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL FOR THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002 AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Shreveport, advertised for the publishing of all minutes, ordinances, resolutions, budgets, official notices, advertisements, and other official proceedings of the City of Shreveport for the period July 1, 2001through June 30, 2002 in accordance with law; and

WHEREAS, The Times has submitted the following bid:

All printing in Classified Section -- $0.27 per line;

All Display Advertising in Classified Section -- $3.78 per column inch;

All Display Advertising in Retail Section -- $6.58 per column inch;

WHEREAS, the City is required by its Charter and state law to select an official journal; and

WHEREAS, the bid of The Times is responsive and therefore it is recommended that The Times be awarded the bid as described above.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened that the bid of The Times is accepted and The Times be and is hereby designated the official journal of the City of Shreveport for the period July 1, 2001and ending June 30, 2002 and the Mayor of the City is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with The Times under the terms and conditions contained in said bid.

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

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

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Huckaby passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

RESOLUTION NO. 79 OF 2001

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

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Mayor that the current pay schedule for Municipal Fire Civil Service personnel be revised to reflect a two percent base pay increase effective July 1, 2001.

WHEREAS, the proposed pay schedule revision be and is hereby approved, effective July 1, 2001.

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 for Municipal Fire Civil Service Personnel be revised to reflect a two percent base pay increase.

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 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 Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Burrell passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 80 of 2001 by Councilman Carmody: A resolution to establish Section 16 of the City Council Rules of Procedure relative to the use and operation of the Chamber and adjoining Conference Rooms in Governmental Plaza and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Shyne to postpone the resolution until the July 10, 2001 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

RESOLUTION NO. 88 OF 2001

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE OAK PARK SUBDIVISION PROJECT, INDEX CODE NO. 401637, PARCEL NO: P-1, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Oak Park Subdivision Project, Index Code No. 401637; 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-1 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: P-1, to be acquired in fee title.

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

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

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Huckaby for passage.

Councilman Burrell: Oak Park is on Jefferson Paige out near the city limits and a lot of the youngsters in that development has to travel a couple of miles to try to get to a park. So, in 1996, I added as part of the bond issue back then monies to actually develop a playground park which is going to be small, that is a $100,000 to provide recreation for the youngsters who are out in that area, and I think it will be money well spent.

Resolution passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

RESOLUTION NO. 89 OF 2001

A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE EFFECTS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 10 RELATIVE TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND CHAPTER 106 RELATIVE TO ZONING FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT ST. VINCENT MALL FOR THE ANNUAL FIRECRACKER RUN ON JULY 4, 2001 AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

By: Councilman Stewart

WHEREAS, Sport Spectrum located at St. Vincent Mall intends host the annual Firecracker Run July 4, 2001; and

WHEREAS, the establishment desires to dispense, and allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the grassy knoll on the Fairfield side of St. Vincent Mall, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.;

WHEREAS, Section 106-130(6) provides that unless otherwise excepted, all uses shall be operated entirely within a completely enclosed structure; and

WHEREAS, the any special exception approval granted to the establishment for alcoholic beverage sales, consumption and/or dispensing does not specifically authorize outside sales and/or consumption on the premises; and

WHEREAS, Section 10-80(a) makes it unlawful for any person to sell, barter, exchange or otherwise dispose of alcoholic beverages except within those sections of the city wherein such sale is permitted by the applicable zoning ordinance; and

WHEREAS, Section Chapter 10-103(a)(5) provides that the city council may suspend or revoke any permit if a retailer allows any person to consume any alcoholic beverage on the licensed premises or on any parking lot or open or closed space within or contiguous to the licensed premises without a proper license; and

WHEREAS, activities planned by Sport Spectrum in conjunction with the Firecracker run is open to the public as spectators or participants;

WHEREAS, the adoption of this resolution would allow the dispensing, and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the grassy knoll on the Fairfield side of St. Vincent Mall, on July 4, 2001, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for activities associated with the Firecracker Run.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened Section 106-130(6), 10-103(a)(5) and 10-80(a) are hereby suspended on July 4, 2001 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for activities associated with the Firecracker Run sponsored by Sport Spectrum, on the grassy knoll on the Fairfield side of St. Vincent Mall.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other applicable provisions of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances shall remain in full force and effect.

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

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

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Shyne passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:

1. Resolution No. 84 of 2001: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for services between the City of Shreveport and the Department of Social Services Office of Family Support to provide transit service for their clients on existing routes and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

2. Resolution No. 85 of 2001: A resolution authorizing amendments to the agreement with the Shreveport Redevelopment Agency and Shreveport Urban Renaissance Corporation, Inc., and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

3. Resolution No. 86 of 2001: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Golf Cars of Louisiana, L. L. C., and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

4. Resolution No. 87 of 2001: A resolution authorizing a contract between the City of Shreveport and A. M. Stroud, III relative to title research for the Department of Community Development - Bureau of Codes Enforcement and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Huckaby for Introduction of the Resolutions to lay over until the July 10, 2001 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, and Burrell. 4. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Shyne. 1. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

1. Ordinance No. 105 of 2001: An ordinance amending the 2001 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing respect thereto.

2. Ordinance No. 106 of 2001: An ordinance levying a tax of seven and ninety-nine one hundredths (7 and 99/100ths) mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the bounds of the Downtown Development District of the City of Shreveport as defined by Act 554 of 1978, as amended, for the purposes as set forth herein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

3. Ordinance No. 107 of 2001: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the west side of Pines Road, 850 feet south of Tierra Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-A, Residence-Agriculture District to B-1, Buffer Business District to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

4. Ordinance No. 108 of 2001: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the amended and restated ground lease and hotel ground lease and related agreements with Red River Entertainment of Shreveport, a Partnership in Commendam (to lay over until the July 24, 2001 meeting).

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Huckaby for Introduction of the Ordinances to lay over until the July 10, 2001 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:

1. Ordinance No. 99 of 2001: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the south side of Bert Kouns, 200 feet west of Walker Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District limited and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on May 22, 2001 was read by title and on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Huckaby for passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment:

Mrs. Glass: That is the amendment to put it in the form in which you intended.

Amend the Ordinance as follows:

Delete the original ordinance page and substitute with the attached ordinance page.

Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Huckaby for adoption of the amendment. Amendment passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Shyne for adoption of the ordinance as amended.

Councilman Spigener: This is an area in my district, along Bert Kouns that has several or a lot of tracts that are only 140 feet wide, about 1300 deep. Most of the people that are going to develop in this area are not needing that entire depth. This will help these homeowners or property owners, I believe, be able to sell their properties and we are hoping to be working with the owners of the properties out there to, perhaps come up with some solution which we think this is the beginning of, so that they may have some source of selling their properties if they need to or if they chose to.

Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

The adopted Ordinance, as amended, follow:

ORDINANCE NO. 99 OF 2001

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BERT KOUNS, 200 FEET WEST OF WALKER ROAD, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-1D, URBAN, ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO B-2, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

SECTION I: WHEREAS, the Shreveport City Council remanded Case Number C-27-01 to the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, on May 22, 2001, to correctly identify the depth of the property being considered for re-zoning; and

SECTION II: WHEREAS, the remanded case was considered and denied by the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, on June 6, 2001.

SECTION III: 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 south 150 feet of the north 350 feet of Lot 2, Dean Terrace, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, property located on the south side of Bert Kouns, 200 feet west of Walker Road, be and the same is hereby changed from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District.

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

1. Development of the property shall be in substantial accord with a revised site plan showing required landscaping, required parking space size, and only one allowed curb cut, to be submitted to and approved by the Planning Director, with any significant changes or additions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

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

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

/s/John David Stewart, Vice Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS: None.

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK’S REPORT:

Letters of Appeal:

1. BAC-61-01, BROADWAY LIQUOR, 4309 Broadway, Special Exception Use and variance in hours of operation in a B-3 District; package liquor store operating to 1 a.m. (G/Burrell) (case not to be considered prior to July 10)

2. ZONING APPEAL: C-27-01, KENNETH and DEBBIE CANATELLA, 3100 blk. of Bert Kouns from R-1D to B-2; retail auto parts outlet or other permitted uses in this zoning classification. (E/Spigener)

3. BAC-58-01, RICHARD WASHINGTON, 2017 Nelson St., Special Exception Use and variance in hours of operation in a B-3 District; lounge operating to 2 a.m. (A/Huckaby) (case not to be considered prior to July 10)

COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.

The Council resolved itself into Committee of the Whole on motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Shyne. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

There being no report from the Committee, the Council meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

/s/John David Stewart, Vice-Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council