CC3827 07 05 16 Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana 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 United States 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 Hazel Beard, Mayor Robert W. “Bo” Williams, Mayor Keith Hightower, 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.