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CC 3827 01 28 08 Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana January 22, 2008 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairman Joe Shyne at 3:05 p.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2008, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Invocation was given by Councilman Webb. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Walford. On Roll Call, the following members were present: Councilmen Lester (Arrived at 3:09 p.m.), Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 7. Absent: None. Motion by Councilman Webb, seconded by Councilman Long to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, January 7, 2008 and Council Meeting, Tuesday, January 22, 2008. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Out of the Chamber: Councilman Lester. 1. Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests, and Communications of the Mayor which are required by law. Councilman Shyne: Is that the Mayor coming in? Mr. Dark: Inaudible Councilman Shyne: Oh, I thought that was the Mayor. We were about to make you be the Mayor. If it’s alright with the Members of the Council, the Mayor would like for us to postpone the Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests until he gets in. And Mr. Holt, we’ll get ready for Mr. Jim Holt. Reports: Property Standards Report Councilman Shyne: Jim, are all these people here because of you? Mr. Holt: Yes sir. Councilman Shyne: Alright, thank you. Mr. Holt: We towed vehicles from every house. I’ll be glad to take your concerns if you have any. Mr. Dark: you might also want to give them a report on what you did yesterday. Mr. Holt: Yesterday! The Property Standards Inspectors tagged 158 vehicles to be towed in two specific areas of District G, at least part of it. It was west of Jewella between Milam and Greenwood Road, and east of Jewella behind the Fairgrounds in the old Werner Park area. Councilman Webb: Does any Council Members have any questions for him? Councilwoman Bowman: Did any of the citizens in District G have complaints? Mr. Holt: We had a whole bunch of people peeking at us through the blinds and wouldn’t answer the door. We had a few people out applauding us. But we could have issued a lot of citations had they chosen to answer the door, but their becoming very familiar with that game that we play. Councilwoman Bowman: Are you going back? Mr. Holt: Yes Ma’am. Councilman Walford: On that subject, 3820 Baltimore is it? I appreciate your persistence on that one. Mr. Holt: You got my email I assume? Councilman Walford: Yes Sir. And we win if it gets cleaned up, even if you never get the citation in the hands of the other person. Mr. Holt: When the alleged brother whose is allegedly trying to buy the property found out that it was going to the City Marshall today, he pleaded, said starting today, I’ll have it finished by the weekend. So we’ll see. Councilman Walford: So we win if it gets cleaned up. Councilman Lester: After the meeting Jim, I want to sit down and talk to you about some MLK issues. It seems that I guess because of the weather, it kinda kills off some of the vegetation, so you can see a little further back in the woods. And I noticed on yesterday while we were taking a break, on the Day of Service out there, that there are a number of folks like our good friend on Jackie Robinson, that are operating not only garages, they’ve got a paint and body shop, and several garages that are operating out of people’s houses up in that area, and I don’t know if it’s going to rise to the level of us having a specific task force to deal with people operating garages out of their homes, but I noticed a number of them up there. And I have some street locations. And I also want to let you know I paid a personal visit to some of our friends on the 1900 block of Looney Street, and he did start to clean some of that stuff up, but I think if you could send Mr. Green by there later this week to kind keep his memory refreshed about his court date, I think we might be able to actually have some positive outcome on that. But I want to get with you afterwards. Thank you Mr. Chairman. Public Hearing: None. Confirmations and/or Appointments, Adding Legislation to the Agenda, and Public Comments. Confirmations and/or Appointments: Adding Legislation to the Agenda The Clerk read the following: 1. Resolution No. 2 of 2008: A Resolution authorizing the use of certain equipment by Sci-Port Discovery Center and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 2. Ordinance No. 7 of 2008: An Ordinance amending the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto. 3. Ordinance No. 8 of 2008: An Ordinance amending the 2008 Riverfront Special Revenue Fund Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto. Motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Wooley to add Resolution No. 2, and Ordinance No(s) 7 and 8 of 2008. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long Wooley, Webb, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Out of the Chamber: Councilman Shyne. 1. Public Comments (Agenda Items to be Adopted) CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTIONS: None. ORDINANCES: None. TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTIONS: None ORDINANCES: None. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING The Clerk read the following: RESOLUTION NO. 197 OF 2007 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT BY LOYOLA COLLEGE PREP AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. BY: WHEREAS, the City desires to participate in programs which, directly benefit the school students and visitors of the City by participating in wholesome activities which serve to benefit the educational community; and WHEREAS, Loyola College Prep desires to provide an educational benefit to its students by hosting the All-Schools Mass for the students; and WHEREAS, Loyola College Prep has requested the use of certain city owned sound system and chairs during the event; and WHEREAS, the program sponsored by Loyola College Prep provides an education opportunity to benefit the school which serves a public benefit and serves a public purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the use of a sound system and chairs by Loyola College Prep on January 30, 2008 during the All-Schools Mass is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the use of the equipment by Loyola College Prep is conditioned upon the execution of an indemnity and hold harmless agreement by Loyola College Prep in favor of the City of Shreveport in a form acceptable to the Office of the City Attorney. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or application, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Long to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Long Wooley, Webb, and Bowman. 6. Nays: None. Out of the Chamber: Councilman Shyne. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 1 OF 2008 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF ALL BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF UP TO TEN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES BY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA INC., AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. BY: COUNCILMAN MONTY WALFORD WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity for Northwest Louisiana, Inc. is a 501c (3) non-profit nondenominational organization dedicated to elimination of poverty housing and homelessness in Northwest Louisiana; and WHEREAS the organization intends to construct up to ten (10) single family residences for low-income individuals in various neighborhood in the City of Shreveport within the next year; and WHEREAS, all homes will be built by volunteers under trained supervision and in accordance with all applicable provisions of the City of Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code and other applicable codes, regulations and requirements; and WHEREAS, the organization has constructed in excess of thirty (30) homes in the City to date; and WHEREAS, after construction, all of the homes will be occupied by a low income family that has assisted in the construction; and WHEREAS, waiver of the building permit fees for the construction of the homes will assist families achieve their dream of homeownership, which is a public purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened all building permit fees for construction of up to ten (10) single family residences by Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Louisiana, Inc., are hereby waived. 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.