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Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, June 28, 2016

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairman Willie Bradford at 3:07 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2016, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Flurry. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jenkins.

On Roll Call, the following council members were present: Willie Bradford, Jeff Everson, Oliver Jenkins, James Flurry, Stephanie Lynch and Jerry Bowman (Arrived at 3:26 PM). 6. Absent: Michael Corbin. 1.

Motion by Councilman Jenkins, seconded by Councilman Everson to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference and Special Meeting, Monday, June 13, 2016 and Regular Meeting, Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Jenkins, Flurry, and Lynch. 5. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Corbin and Bowman. 2. Abstentions: 0.

AWARDS, RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS AND REQUIRED REPORTS

Awards and recognition of distinguished guests by City Council members, not to exceed fifteen minutes

Ms. Lena Leviston (Biz Camp) thanked the Council and the Administration for its continued support for the past 16 years and invited Council Members and the Administration to attend their 16th Graduation Awards Affair on Thursday, June 30, 2013 at the Horseshoe Riverdome, when 45 of 47 students will graduate. She also announced that the Northwestern State University Nursing School had heard so much about the program that they invited campers to convene on their campus. Ms. Leviston introduced Kayla Mayweather and Ms. Mayweather also thanked the Council for the opportunity to be a part of the 2016 Biz Camp session.

Ms. Omari Hussein (ASAP [All Streets All People] Shreveport) expressed her appreciation to the Council and the Administration for supporting their efforts. She invited citizens to ‘Like’ their page www.asapshreveport.com. She briefly updated the council on their progress to target root causes of crime. She addressed a lack of employment, inadequate and an inequity in education and economics. As recommended she reported that they reached out to both the Police Department and Community Development. Although no meeting has been scheduled with Community Development, a meeting was held with Bill Goodin and Jackie Willis of Community Oriented Policing.

Mayor Tyler commended Ms. Hussein on her labors and stated that she is proud of her efforts. The Mayor also stated that the City wants to be there to be a resource and to also be a partner.

Councilman Jenkins requested a suspension of the rules to consider Resolution No. 128 of 2016. There was no objection. Councilman Jenkins read the following:

RESOLUTION NO. 128 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION TO REMEMBER THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS OF FIRE CHIEF DALLAS W. GREENE, JR.; TO DEDICATE THE 800 BLOCK OF CROCKETT STREET IN HIS HONOR, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. BY: COUNCILMAN OLIVER JENKINS WHEREAS, Dallas W. Greene, Jr., was born June 29, 1923, and graduated from Fair Park High School in 1941, where he played baseball, was President of the Hi-Y, and Captain Adjutant of the R.O.T.C.; and WHEREAS, Dallas Greene became a firefighter for the Shreveport Fire Department on April 15, 1942, on Number 1 Pump at Central Station; and WHEREAS, Dallas Greene entered the Armed Services of the in August of 1943. He was assigned to the 2052d Engineer Battalion Fire Fighting platoon, promoted to the rank of sergeant, and served in England and France. In June 1945, he was transferred to the 455th Air Services Brigade and promoted to First Sergeant; and WHEREAS, Dallas Greene was honorably discharged from the Armed Services in November of 1945 and returned to work for the Shreveport Fire Department on Number 1 Pump at Central Station. He was promoted to Driver in 1949, to Captain in 1952, and then to House Captain at Central Station; and WHEREAS, Dallas Greene was appointed Chief of the Shreveport Fire Department on April 13, 1965. While serving as Fire Chief, Dallas also served briefly as Chief of the Shreveport Police Department during vacancies in the 1970s; and WHEREAS, Chief Greene served the Shreveport Fire Department honorably for more than 47 years, and he was recognized as a distinguished leader in the fire service for the 27 years he served as Chief. He will also be remembered for keeping the Fire Department on an even keel as the Department desegregated; and WHEREAS, Chief Greene retired from service on October 31, 1989. In 2004, the Louisiana Legislature named the Central Fire Station of Shreveport, the Dallas W. Greene, Jr. Central Fire Station. The station was opened and dedicated in June of 2004, and Chief Greene died on January 12, 2016; and WHEREAS, Central Fire Station was located at 801 Crockett Street during Chief Greene’s service, therefore it is fitting and proper for the 800 block of Crockett Street to be dedicated in his honor. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due regular and legal session convened, that Fire Chief Dallas W. Greene, Jr. is remembered for his service to the United States of America as a member of the United States Armed Forces, and for his service to the Citizens of Shreveport as a member and as Chief of the Shreveport Fire Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 800 Block of Crockett Street is dedicated in honor of the service of Fire Chief Dallas W. Greene, Jr. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be signed by each member of the City Council, and executed in multiple originals with one original presented to the family of Dallas W. Greene Jr., and the other original filed in perpetuity in the office of the Clerk of Council for the City of Shreveport.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Jenkins, seconded by Councilman Everson to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Jenkins, Flurry, Lynch, and Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Corbin. 1. Abstentions: 0. Communications of the Mayor relative to city business other than awards and recognition of distinguished guests

Mayor Tyler announced that the city received a $1,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help Allendale/Ledbetter Heights invest in their neighborhoods and she thanked Ms. Bonnie Moore and her staff for their hard work preparing the grant. The Mayor also thanked the Caddo Parish Commission for their donation of $500,000 for the purchase of 12 new vehicles for the Police Department. She then thanked the District Attorney James Stewart and other agencies for their assistance in combating drug crimes. Mayor Tyler announced and congratulated Ms. Bonnie Moore who was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Minority Business Opportunity Award Ceremony; she was also recently elected at the 2016-2017 President of the National Community Development Association based in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Tyler thanked everyone who participated in the Dump the Pump Day, sponsored by SPORTRAN, and she named some of the many events held around the city. Mayor Tyler introduced Fire Captain Michael Culbert who was elected by the Fire Department Civil Service Board to serve as a representative to fill the unexpired term of Captain William Todd Olague. Captain Covert said he plans to serve with a servant’s heart and with integrity and honor.

The Mayor congratulated and express her best wishes to Deputy City Attorney Julie Glass for her service who is retiring after 38 years

Motion by Councilman Lynch, seconded by Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Jenkins, Flurry, and Bowman to suspend the rules to add Resolution No.142 of 2016 to the agenda, and to consider the Resolution. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Jenkins, Flurry, Lynch, and Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Corbin. 1. Abstentions: 0.

RESOLUTION NO. 142 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY JULIE GLASS AND HER NEARLY 38 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, ITS CITIZENS AND COUNTLESS OTHERS THAT HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY HER WISE COUNSEL AND THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF MUNICIPAL LAW AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. BY: COUNCILMAN WILLIE BRADFORD, COUNCILMAN JAMES FLURRY, COUNCILMAN JERRY BOWMAN, COUNCILMAN OLIVER JENKINS, COUNCILWOMAN STEPHANIE LYNCH, COUNCILMAN MICHAEL CORBIN, COUNCILMAN JEFF EVERSON. WHEREAS, Attorney JULIE GLASS began her career with the City of Shreveport on August 1, 1979; and WHEREAS, Attorney JULIE GLASS faithfully served as an Assistant City Attorney under the administrations of Mayor William T. Hanna, Jr., Mayor John Brennan Hussey, Mayor , Mayor Robert W. “Bo” Williams, Mayor , Mayor Cedric B. Glover and a Deputy City Attorney under the administration of Mayor Ollie S. Tyler; and WHEREAS, Attorney JULIE GLASS has advised the Shreveport City Council for more than twenty years by providing legal opinions, administrative guidance, and deliberations on the countless nuances of municipal law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened that the faithful service of Attorney Julie Glass be hereby recognized with the utmost esteem for her professionalism and competency. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held to be 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 to be severable.

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

Councilman Bradford asked if anyone present would like to speak in favor of or in opposition to adding this legislation to the agenda.

Mr. Charles Grubb, Mr. William Bradford, Mr. Roy Burrell, Mr. Arthur Thompson, Councilman Jenkins, spoke in favor of adding and adopting this resolution.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Bradford, seconded by Councilman Lynch to add and adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Jenkins, Flurry, Lynch, and Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Corbin. 1. Abstentions: 0.

REPORTS: Property Standards Report

Councilwoman Lynch reported that she did speak with Mr. Norman prior to the meeting and she’s expects to address the issue from Monkhouse to Kennedy. She is very pleased to see the result of the spraying that’s been done, particularly in the Hollywood area.

Revenue Collection Plan & Implementation Report Surety Bond Forfeitures Report Master Plan Committee Report

PUBLIC HEARING: NONE.

ADDING ITEMS TO THE AGENDA, PUBLIC COMMENTS, CONFIRMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS.

ADDING LEGISLATION TO THE AGENDA (REGULAR MEETING ONLY) AND PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MOTIONS TO ADD ITEMS TO THE AGENDA

1. Res 140 of 2016: A resolution ratifying the suspension of certain provisions of Chapter 10 and Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinance relative to the sale dispensing and consumption of alcoholic beverages for On Cloud Wine’s Wine Tasting at Festival Plaza on June 25, 2016 and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (B/Everson)

2. Res 141 of 2016: A resolution authorizing Benjamin C Foster and Allison C Foster located at 10110 Stonehedge Dr to connect to the water and sewer system of the City of Shreveport and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (The property is located near District D and is not contiguous to the City limits.)

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Flurry , seconded by Councilman Jenkins to add Resolution No. 140 and 141 to the agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Jenkins, Flurry, Lynch, and Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Corbin. 1. Abstentions: 0. PUBLIC COMMENTS (in accordance with section 1.11 of the rules of procedure) (public comments on matters which are on the agenda)

Without objection the Chairman announced that public comments concerning BAC-34-16 would be heard at that point on the agenda.

Mr. Sammy Mears: (1901 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport) Spoke in favor of Resolution 121.

CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: NONE.

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION TO INTRODUCE ROUTINE ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTIONS: NONE ORDINANCES: NONE

TO ADOPT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 121 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT BY MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. BY: Corbin WHEREAS, the City desires to participate in programs which directly benefit the citizens of the City by participating in wholesome activities which serve to benefit the entire community; and WHEREAS, the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, desires to provide a free event in Shreveport by hosting and supporting a Homecoming Parade on November 6, 2016, and has requested the use of city-owned equipment for the event; and WHEREAS, the event serves as a benefit to the community by providing a free event where residents can celebrate homecoming through participating in a parade that is free of charge which serves a public benefit and serves a public purpose; and 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 city-owned equipment by Mt. Olive Baptist Church to celebrate Homecoming on November 6, 2016 is hereby authorized and is subject to execution of an indemnity and hold harmless agreement by Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 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.

RESOLUTION NO. 122 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT BY THE NORTH SHREVEPORT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. BY: Bradford WHEREAS, the City desires to participate in programs which directly benefit the citizens of the City by participating in wholesome activities which serve to benefit the entire community; and WHEREAS, the North Shreveport Business Association, desires to provide an event and fund raising support to the community by hosting the Annual Heroes Barbeque Cook-Off in Shreveport; and WHEREAS, North Shreveport Business Association has requested the use of certain city owned equipment during the event; and WHEREAS, the program sponsored by the North Shreveport Business Association serve as a benefit to Shreveport Fire Department, Shreveport Police Department and the Caddo Parish Sherriff’s Department which serves a public benefit and serves a public purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, that the use of certain city-owned equipment on Friday, October 21, 2016 during the Annual Heroes Barbeque Cook-Off is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the use of the equipment by the North Shreveport Business Association is conditioned upon the execution of an indemnity and hold harmless agreement by the North Shreveport Business Association 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.

RESOLUTION NO. 123 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT BY THE SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER SPORTS COMMISSION TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City desires to participate in programs which directly benefit the citizens of the City by participating in wholesome activities particularly those programs and events that provide healthy activities which serve to benefit the entire community; and WHEREAS, the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission, desires to host the National Hot Air Balloon Championship Rally from July 5-18, 2016, and has requested the use of city- owned barricades for the event; and WHEREAS, the event serves as a benefit to the community by providing an opportunity for citizens and visitors to enjoy a quality of life event that will showcase our city and promote leisure activities; which serves a public benefit and serves a public purpose; and 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 city-owned barricades by the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission from July 5-18, 2016 for the National Hot Air Balloon Championship Rally is hereby authorized subject to execution of an indemnity and hold harmless agreement by the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission, 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. RESOLUTION NO. 125 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RETAINER AGREEMENT WITH COOK, YANCEY, KING & GALLOWAY, APLC. AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO BY: Councilman Jerry Bowman – District G WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport desires to retain the services of Cook, Yancey, King & Galloway, APLC. to serve as outside legal counsel for the City of Shreveport, on a contingency basis, related to collection efforts and/or litigation on behalf of the City of Shreveport to collect non-payments and to enforce the terms of currently enforceable Franchise Fee Agreements; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8.03 of the City Charter, the City Attorney recommends that the law firm be retained for this purpose. NOW, 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 he is hereby authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport, a Retainer Agreement with Cook, Yancey, King & Galloway, APLC., to provide legal representation, counsel and advice to the City of Shreveport, substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions of the draft thereof which was filed for public inspection, together with the original copy of this resolution in the office of the Clerk of Council on March 5, 2016. 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 to be severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

RESOLUTION NO. 126 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AND/OR COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND THE PARISH OF CADDO; TO AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF $500,000.00 FROM THE PARISH OF CADDO FOR THE PURCHASE OF MARKED POLICE UNITS; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport intends to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement and/or Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Parish of Caddo; WHEREAS, through this Agreement, the Parish of Caddo shall agree to appropriate the amount of Five Hundred Thousand and 00/100 ($500,000.00) Dollars shall be provided to the City of Shreveport for the purchase of marked police units that will be used by the Shreveport Police Department; WHEREAS, these marked police units shall be utilized by the Shreveport Police Department within the corporate boundaries of the Parish of Caddo, which comprises the City of Shreveport; WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport shall purchase as many marked police units as it possibly can with the Five Hundred Thousand and 00/100 ($500,000.00) Dollars; WHEREAS, provided that the Five Hundred Thousand and 00/100 ($500,000.00) Dollars is not used in its entirety for the purchase of units, the City of Shreveport shall purchase ancillary equipment for the units purchased pursuant to this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened, that the Mayor, Ollie S. Tyler, is hereby authorized and empowered to represent the City in the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement and/or Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Shreveport and Parish of Caddo. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this Resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this Resolution which can be given affect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

RESOLUTION NO. 133 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM AEP/SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport desires to enhance our community and provide recreational programs to the citizens of Shreveport by improving community parks in neighborhoods located throughout the City; and WHEREAS, the AEP/Southwestern Electric Power desires to assist the City’s efforts and provide a benefit to the citizens by donating $47,500 to improve our community by making repairs to the park at A. B. Palmer; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has established an Enrichment Fund as a trust fund for donations of funds and/or goods by any persons or groups. The Enrichment Fund ordinance is contained in Section 26-186 et seq., of the Code of Ordinances; and WHEREAS, the ordinance provides that donations over $10,000.00 shall be accepted only with the approval of the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the acceptance of $47,500 to make repairs at A. B. Palmer is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ollie S. Tyler, Mayor, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents reasonably requested by AEP/Southwestern Electric Power acknowledging acceptance and receipt of the donation. 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 134 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB#16-046 WALLACE FORCE MAIN REPLACEMENT, PROJECT AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, one (1) bid was received as a result of solicitations for Wallace Force Main Replacement, IFB #16-046; and; WHEREAS, the City has rejected this bid in accordance with La R.S. 38:2214 B, because the lowest responsive bidder was over budget with a bid of $6,926,507.50. and the budget is $4,412,645., NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the bid received on IFB #16-046 be rejected; 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 declared repealed.

RESOLUTION NO. 140 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 10 AND CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE SALE DISPENSING AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON CLOUD WINE’S WINE TASTING AT FESTIVAL PLAZA ON JUNE 25, 2016 AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. BY: COUNCILMAN JEFF EVERSON WHEREAS, On Cloud Wine held a Wine Tasting event on Saturday, June 25, 2016 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., as a participant at the Shreveport Farmer’s Market held at Festival Plaza, situated at 101 Crockett St, Shreveport, LA 71101; and WHEREAS, On Cloud Wine dispensed and allowed its patrons to sample, purchase and consume alcoholic beverages at Festival Plaza at the Farmer’s Market event; and WHEREAS, Section 10-80(d)(2) makes it unlawful for any promotional tasting conducted in sales locations not in conformance with the zoning ordinance and the applicable sections of Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances that prohibit the promotional tasting, sale, consumption, and dispensing of alcoholic beverages in and on public places, specifically Festival Plaza; and WHEREAS, the adoption of this resolution would ratify the promotional tasting, dispensing, sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages within Festival Plaza, 101 Crockett St, Shreveport, LA 71101, on June 25, 2016 for the Farmer’s Market. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, that the suspension of applicable provisions of Chapter 10 and Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances on June 25, 2016 for the On Cloud Wine promotional wine tasting event at the Farmer’s Market held in Festival Plaza located at 101 Crockett St, Shreveport, LA 71101 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. is hereby ratified to the extent necessary to allow the consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages at the Farmer’s Market at Festival Plaza. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision 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 Lynch, seconded by Councilman Everson to adopt Resolution No(s) 121, 122, 123, 125, 126, 133, 134, and 140 of 2016. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Flurry, Lynch, and Bowman. 5. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: Councilman Jenkins. 1. Absent: Councilman Corbin. 1. Abstentions: 0.

ORDINANCES: NONE.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION

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

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO RESOLUTION NO. 112 OF 2016: A RESOLUTION TO ALLOCATE FUNDS TO SPECIFIC NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FROM FUNDS BUDGETED IN “OTHER CHARGES” IN THE RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO BY: Councilman Willie Bradford and Councilman Jerry Bowman

Under the “NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED” clause: reduce Cohabitat by $6,000; increase Volunteers of America by $1,000; and add Martin Luther King Community Development Corporation to be funded at $5,000 ______Explanation of Amendment: This amendment makes certain changes to the allocations of funds to specific not-for-profit Organizations

Motion by Councilman Bradford, seconded by Councilman Lynch to adopt Amendment No. 1. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Flurry, Lynch, and Bowman. 4. Nays: Councilmen Everson and Jenkins. 2. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Corbin. 1. Abstentions: 0.

RESOLUTION NO. _112_ OF 2016 A RESOLUTION TO ALLOCATE FUNDS TO SPECIFIC NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FROM FUNDS BUDGETED IN “OTHER CHARGES” IN THE RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO BY: Councilman Jeff Everson WHEREAS, special appropriations are made each year by the City of Shreveport and then allocated to certain not-for-profit organizations which serve an overriding public purpose; and WHEREAS, funds have been budgeted in “Other Charges” in the 2016 Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund for projects and programs of the not-for-profit organizations and this resolution authorizes the payment of funds to specific organizations; and WHEREAS, to assist the Riverfront/B4 Committee and the Council to make the best decisions possible, the Riverfront/B4 Committee appointed a Civic Appropriation Review Committee to rate the applications, composed of a person from the following organizations and offices: the Community Foundation of North Louisiana; the United Way of Northwest Louisiana, The Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations, the Mayor’s Office, and the Council’s Staff; and WHEREAS, the Riverfront/B4 Committee met on June 07, 2016 and accepted the Application Review Committee’s recommendations, which are listed below, and referred those recommendations to the City Council for consideration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that in addition to previously allocated funds, funds budgeted in the Other Charges character level of the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund for the Civic Appropriation sub-object shall be allocated as follows: Organizations Amount Cohabitat $26,000 Volunteers of America $4,000 Providence House $25,000 Bernstein $7,500 ICE $5,000 MLK Health Center $10,000 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 Bradford, seconded by Councilman Lynch to adopt as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Flurry, Lynch, and Bowman. 4. Nays: Councilmen Everson and Jenkins. 2. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Corbin. 1. Abstentions: 0.

Resolution No. 124 of 2016: A Resolution waiving the effect of certain provisions of Section 78-359 of the City's Code of Ordinances relative to the length of a proposed new boat slip at 2905 Municipal Pier Road and otherwise providing with respect thereto (To be postponed for advertisement)

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Bradford, seconded by Councilman Flurry to postpone until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Jenkins, Flurry, Lynch, and Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Corbin. 1. Abstentions: 0.

Resolution No. 135 of 2016: A Resolution authorizing the institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the City of Shreveport, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Bradford, seconded by Councilman Everson to postpone until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Jenkins, Flurry, Lynch, and Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Corbin. 1. Abstentions: 0.

RESOLUTION NO. 136 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE EFFECTS OF CHAPTER 106 OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO 189 KINGS HIGHWAY AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO BY: COUNCILMAN OLIVER JENKINS WHEREAS, information contained in City of Shreveport records indicate that restaurants at 189 Kings Highway have previously been approved for the sale of alcoholic beverages; and WHEREAS, applications for permits for restaurants to sell alcoholic beverages at this location have been approved by the City of Shreveport through its police department on many occasions; and WHEREAS, in March 1990, Shreveport City Council adopted Ordinance No. 52 of 1990, which, among other things, provided that “…any use engaged in the sale and/or dispensing of beverages of high or low-alcoholic content, other than a manufacturer or wholesale dealer, is a Special Exception Use requiring the approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals…” The ordinance has been codified in the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances as Section 106-1127; and WHEREAS, the latest permit to sell alcoholic beverages at 189 Kings Highway expired after the previous operator did not apply for a new license; and WHEREAS, Section 106-1127(2) of the Code provides that an alcoholic beverage use that is discontinued shall not be re-established without approval by the Board of Appeals unless the owner files a written notice of discontinuance with the Zoning Administrator within 30 days of the closure of the use; and WHEREAS, the owner of the building at189 Kings Highway did not file said notice; and WHEREAS, 189 Kings Highway is not located near a protected use, such as school or library; and WHEREAS, the proposed Shreveport/Caddo Unified Development Code provides for the sale of alcoholic beverages as a use by right in restaurants. Land use issues will be detected in the approval process for a certificate of occupancy, and Chapter 10 issues will be detected when the liquor permit is applied for. This streamlined procedure will save time and expense; and WHEREAS, the adoption of this resolution will allow the new restaurant at 189 Kings Highway to apply for a Certificate of Occupancy and to sell alcoholic beverages before the Special Exception Use is considered, and to continue to operate as a restaurant with alcoholic beverage sales, only if the Special Exception Use is approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby suspended relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages at 189 Kings Highway during the pendency of the process for review and approval of an application for a Special Exception Use. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other provisions of Chapter106 of the Code of Ordinances having no application on the sale of alcoholic beverages at this location shall remain in full force and effect. The intent of this legislation is to allow the Certificate of Occupancy to be issued allowing for the sale of alcoholic beverages at this location, provided all other requirements are met. 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 Everson, seconded by Councilman Jenkins to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Jenkins, Flurry, Lynch, and Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Corbin. 1. Abstentions: 0.

RESOLUTION NO. 141 Of 2016 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BENJAMIN C FOSTER AND ALLISON C FOSTER LOCATED AT 10110 STONEHEDGE DR TO CONNECT TO THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, Benjamin C Foster and Allison C Foster have agreed to secure all permits and inspections required by the Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code. Said party having submitted a petition for annexation to the City of Shreveport, and having agreed to fully comply with the regulations of the City of Shreveport in connection with said property, all as set forth in Section 94-1, et. Seq., of the Shreveport City Code. Said request and petition are attached hereto. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Benjamin C Foster and Allison C Foster be authorized to connect the structure, located at 10110 Stonehedge Dr. 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

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Everson, seconded by Councilman Flurry to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Jenkins, Flurry, Lynch, and Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Corbin. 1. Abstentions: 0.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (Not to be adopted prior to July 12, 2016)

1. Resolution No. 137 of 2016: A resolution declaring the intention of the City of Shreveport to issue Taxable Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000) for the purpose of paying a portion of the cost of constructing and acquiring additions, extensions and improvements to the combined drinking water and wastewater collection, treatment and disposal system of said City; and providing for other matters in connection therewith

2. Resolution No. 138 of 2016: Authorizing and providing for the waiver of all permit and inspection fees required for the construction of the new residential construction at 617 Olive Street within the City of Shreveport and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Everson)

3. Resolution No. 139 of 2016: Authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Port of Caddo-Bossier, Parish of Caddo, and Caddo Levee District to purchase and utilize a sandbagging machine and to otherwise provide with respect thereto

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Jenkins, seconded by Councilman Lynch to introduce Resolution No(s). 137, 138, and 139 of 2016 to lay over until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Jenkins, Flurry, Lynch, and Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Corbin. 1. Abstentions: 0.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (Not to be adopted prior to July 12, 2016)

1. Ordinance No. 59 of 2016: An ordinance to amend and reenact Section 62-78 of the Code of Ordinances relative to recreation fees and to otherwise provide with respect thereto

2. Ordinance No. 60 of 2016: An ordinance amending Section 62-Article 1 Division 2 of the City of Shreveport code of ordinances pertaining to the Department of Public Assembly and Recreation and otherwise providing with respect thereto

3. Ordinance No. 61 of 2016: An ordinance amending Section 26-106 of the Code of Ordinances relative to the fee schedule for services rendered by the Police Department and otherwise providing with respect thereto

4. Ordinance No. 62 of 2016: An ordinance amending the 2016 Budget Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

5. Ordinance No. 63 of 2016: An ordinance amending the 2016 Budget for the General Fund and Otherwise providing with respect thereto (Public Works)

6. Ordinance No. 64 of 2016: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 10 of 2016 for closing and abandoning alleys between the 1600 blocks of Clay St. and Alston St., in Cutliff's Subdivision, in Section 35 (T18N-R14W), and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (A/Bradford)

7. Ordinance No. 65 of 2016: ZONING: CASE NO. C-44-16: An ordinance Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, The City Of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the NW corner of Coty and Herndon Streets, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA., be and the same is hereby changed from R-3, Urban Multiple-Family Residence District to B- 1(PUD), Buffer Business (Planned Unit Development) District with preliminary site plan approval and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (B/Everson)

8. Ordinance No. 66 of 2016: CASE NO. C-45-16: An ordinance Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, The City Of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the East side of N Market, 570’ south of Nelson Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA., be and the same is hereby changed from B-3, Community Business District to I-1, Light Industry District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (A/Bradford)

9. Ordinance No. 67 of 2016: CASE NO. C-46-16: An ordinance Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, The City Of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the north side of E Kings Hwy, 195’ west of Zeke Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA., be and the same is hereby changed from B-2, Neighborhood Business District and B-3, Community Business District to B-3-E, Community Business/Extended Use District limited to a “dog boarding facility” only, with site plan and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (B/Everson)

10. Ordinance No. 68 of 2016: CASE NO. C-52-16: 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 Southern Loop, 700’ west of Norris Ferry Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA., be and the same is hereby changed from B-2-E, Neighborhood Business/Extended Use District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (D/Corbin)

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Jenkins, seconded by Councilman Everson to introduce Ordinances No(s). 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, and 68 of 2016 to lay over until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Jenkins, Flurry, Lynch, and Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Corbin. 1. Abstentions: 0.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NUMBERS) None

TABLED LEGISLATION ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:

1. ORDINANCE NO. 118 OF 2015: An ordinance amending and reenacting certain provisions of Chapter 10 and Chapter 78 of the Code of Ordinances relative to consumption of alcoholic beverages on sidewalks adjacent to certain premises and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (B/Everson) (Tabled - January 12, 2016)

2. ORDINANCE NO. 39 OF 2016: An Ordinance amending Sec. 74-32 of the Shreveport City Ordinances to prevent Property Standards violators from using City Bulk Waste Collection services as a means of litter abatement when cited for such violation, and otherwise providing with respect thereto (Tabled on April 26, 2016)

3. ORDINANCE NO. 46 OF 2016: ANNEXATION: Tag No.16-01: An Ordinance to enlarge the limits and boundaries of the city of Shreveport, for the extension of the Lakeside on Long Lake Development in Section 22 (T16N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (D/Corbin) (Tabled on May 10, 2016) 11. APPEALS A. PROPERTY STANDARDS

* The Property Standard Appeals are heard at the Administrative Conference, and the decisions are in the Administrative Conference summary minutes.

B. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE APPEALS:

C. METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION APPEALS AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS:

BAC-34-16: Union Investment LLC; Package beer and wine sales at 7850 Linwood Ave.; Southwest corner of Harrison Street and Linwood Avenue. (F/Lynch) (Postponed on June 14, 2016 until June 28, 2016)

The following citizens spoke in opposition to the package wine and beer sales at 7850 Linwood Ave.; SW corner of Harrison St. and Linwood Avenue

Mr. Akee Jackson: (6233 Trailwood Terrace, Shreveport) Mr. Marlon Muhammad: (3500 Milam St., Shreveport) Mr. Cedric Secoundiata: (2849 Alkay Dr., Shreveport) Mrs. Linda Taylor: (404 Melrose St., Shreveport) Mrs. Alice Sistrunk: (431 Melrose St., Shreveport) Mr. Lee Jeter, Sr.: (375 W. 75th St., Shreveport)

Mr. Billy Wayne: (6144 Fairington Ct., Shreveport) requested the council to be consistent

The following citizens spoke in support of package wine and beer sales at 7850 Linwood Ave.; SW corner of Harrison St. and Linwood Avenue

Mr. John Settle: (Office – 1915 Citizens Bank Dr., Bossier City) Support; Attorney for Union Investment LLC (the applicant) asked the council to approve the application to sell low content alcohol.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Lynch, seconded by Councilman Bradford to overturn the ZBA and deny the application. Motion failed by the following vote: Nays: Councilmen Everson, Jenkins, Flurry, and Bowman. 4. Ayes: Councilmen Bradford and Lynch. 2. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Corbin. 1. Abstentions: 0.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Flurry, seconded by Councilman Bowman uphold the ZBA and approve the application. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Everson, Jenkins, Flurry, and Bowman. 4. Nays: Councilmen Bradford and Lynch. 2. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Corbin. 1. Abstentions: 0.

D. OTHER APPEALS

TAXI APPEALS: NONE.

SOB APPEALS: NONE.

12. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES 13. CLERK'S REPORT: The following confirmation and appointment letters were received from the Mayor on June 24, 2016, and are subject for confirmation at the July 12, 2016 Council Meeting

Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board Captain Michael Covert, Sr. Human Resources Board Billy Casey Housing Authority of Shreveport Mrs. Shirley Pierson Shreveport Home Mortgage Authority Mrs. Trina Chu

14. ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS: A. ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR B. ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS

15. PUBLIC COMMENTS ( in accordance with sec 1.11 of the rules of procedure) ( public comments on matters which are not on the agenda, at the regular meeting only)

Mrs. Felicia Scroggins: (9314 Sandalwood Dr.) Expressed dissatisfaction with the way complaints are handled in the Fire Department.

Mr. Sammy Mears: (1901 Centenary Blvd.) Spoke in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

16. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at approximately 6:04 PM

______Willie Bradford, Chairman

______Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council