C 3827 10 31 17 Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana October 24, 2017

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Councilman Flurry at 3:05 p.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2017, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Bradford The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Liz Swaine

The rol1 was called. Present: Councilmen Willie Bradford, Jeff Everson, Oliver Jenkins, Michael Corbin, James Flurry, Stephanie Lynch (arrived at 3:14 p.m.) and Jerry Bowman. 7. Absent: None.

Motion by Councilman Bradford, seconded by Councilman Everson, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference Monday, October 9, 2017 and Council Meeting, Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Jenkins, Corbin, Flurry and Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilwoman Lynch. 1. Abstentions: 0.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS 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 COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES

Mayor Tyler congratulated and presented Lauren Vizza with a proclamation naming Tuesday, October 24, 2017 as Lauren Vizza Day in the City of Shreveport in recognition of her being crowned Miss Louisiana USA 2018.

Lauren Vizza thanked everyone for the recognition and support.

Mayor Tyler also made the following comments and announcements:  I want to remind everyone that new recycling schedule has begun with Republic Services, where they began every-other-week pick up of recyclables. If you have any issues with pick up on the new schedule, please call Republic Services at (318) 213-5050.  Recently, the Department of Water and Sewerage has been provided payments for water bills utilizing a scam that is being promoted on the internet. Payment information is provided in which customers have tried to use the Federal Reserve Bank (or other federal institution) routing numbers and their Social Security numbers to pay their bills. The bill payments being attempted using the Fed's routing numbers are being rejected by our system and returned unpaid. This activity may constitute fraud. Customers who have attempted to use the Fed's routing numbers along with their social security number to pay their bills will be subject to non-sufficient funds (NSF) penalty fees of $40  This week the Louisiana Fire Chief Association will be here for its Fall Symposium at the Hilton Hotel, Thursday through Saturday. We are expecting about 70 fire chiefs from across the state. I know Chief Wolverton and his team will make sure they have a wonderful time.  Earlier this month we held the Annual Women Motivating Women Conference for our employees. The purpose of the conference is to encourage women to accept leadership roles and learn to support those that are willing. This year for the first time we had “The Unsung and Unheard Women of the City of Shreveport Awards which were presented to 25 women.  We’ve had several ribbon cuttings and/or ground breakings since we last met, those include the reopening of the Hattie Perry Park Community Center; the opening of LaMadeliene’s French Restaurant; official ribbon cutting at Big O’s Catfish and More, the Emerging Business of the Year for 2017 by the Greater Shreveport Chamber; and the ground breaking for the Born Learning Trail out at A.B. Palmer Park. We also inducted Trace Adkins into the Northwest Louisiana Walk of Stars, which is featured in our Red River District.  Tomorrow we will be at the announcement by Vintage Realty about the renovations done at the old AT&T plant, 2929 Baird Road. The event will be held at 4 p.m.  Council members, I want to invite you to mark your calendars for upcoming events that include: The Heroes’ Run this Saturday down on Caddo St. at 7 a.m. This event is sponsored by Brookshire’s Grocery to support our first responders and military heroes. The press conference for the Intermodal facility that will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 8 at the new facility. Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast to be held at 7 a.m. on Nov. 9 at the Bossier Civic Center  Some other events supported by SPAR include: Pumpkin Shine at Betty Virginia Park today (4:30 PM to 8:30 PM). Breast Cancer walk and fair, tomorrow (9 AM to Noon, Oct. 25), at David Raines Community Center. Citywide Halloween Party, all SPAR community centers, Oct. 31 (4 PM to 6 PM). Therapeutic Recreation Halloween Dance, 5:30 PM to 8 PM on Oct. 31 at Riverview. The Louisiana State Fair begins this Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Fair Grounds.

REPORTS: Property Standards Report (res 7 of 2003) Revenue Collection Plan & Implementation Report (res. 114 of 2009) Surety Bond Forfeitures Report (res. 238 of 2010) Master Plan Committee Report (res. 132 of 2012)

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 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 PUBLIC COMMENTS (IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1.11 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE) (PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS WHICH ARE ON THE AGENDA)

John Settle: Spoke in opposition to Resolution No. 177 of 2017.

Sammy Mears: Made comments about Resolution No. 137 of 2017.

CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: NONE. CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION TO INTRODUCE ROUTINE ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS: NONE ORDINANCES: NONE TO ADOPT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS: The Clerk read the following:

1. Resolution No. 177 of 2017: A resolution to suspend certain provisions of Chapter 10 and any applicable provisions of the Shreveport Unified Development Code of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to sale dispensing and consumption of alcoholic beverages at Marilynn’s Place for a Mardi Gras Celebration February 9, 2018 through February 11, 2018, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Everson, seconded by Councilman Jenkins, to remove Resolution No. 177 of 2017 from the consent agenda and postpone until the next meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Jenkins, Corbin, Flurry, Lynch and Lynch. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.

RESOLUTION NO. 176 OF 2017 A RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 10 AND ANY APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE SHREVEPORT UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE SHREVEPORT CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO SALE DISPENSING AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE STONER BOAT LAUNCH FOR THE 5K RUN LIKE AN ANIMAL AFTER PARTY AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the University Veterinary Hospital will host the 5K Run Like An Animal after party Saturday, January 27, 2018, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; and WHEREAS, the University Veterinary Hospital desires to dispense, sale, and allow its patrons to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages on the parking lot of the Stoner Boat Launch located at 857 E. Stoner Avenue, during the event; and WHEREAS, the 5K Run Like An Animal will benefit the UVH Foundation and PEP (Pet Education Project); and WHEREAS, subject to the requestor’s compliance with local and state law requirements, the adoption of this resolution would allow the dispensing, sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at this event; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened that the provisions of Chapter 10 and any applicable provisions of the Shreveport Unified Development Code (Shreveport UDC) of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances are hereby suspended at the Stoner Boat Launch located at 857 E. Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana on Saturday, January 27, 2018, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. for the 5K Run Like An Animal after party, to the limited extent necessary to allow this event. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other provisions of said chapters of the Code of Ordinances shall remain in full force and effect. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this suspension shall not apply to the sidewalk or the street unless the street has been closed by proper authority. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the requestor shall comply with local and state law requirements at this event. 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. 178 OF 2017 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION FOR HIGHLAND AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY, IN MORELAND-DICKSON SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 2 AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING 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 Highland Avenue right of way, in Section 7, (T17NR13W), 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 Highland Avenue right of way, be recorded in the official records of the Clerk of 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

RESOLUTION NO. 179 OF 2017 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION FOR DUMAINE DRIVE RIGHT OF WAY, IN ST. CHARLES PLACE SUBDIVISION UNIT NO 16 AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING 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 Dumaine Drive right of way, in Section 29, (T16NR13W), 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 Dumaine Drive right of way, be recorded in the official records of the Clerk of 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.

RESOLUTION NO. 180 OF 2017 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT AN IN-KIND DONATION OF A 6’ X 12’ CARGO TRAILER, VALUED AT $3,800, FROM THE SOUTHERN HILLS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION TO THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT AND TO EXECUTE THE ACT OF ACCEPTANCE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the command staff of the Community Oriented Policing Bureau of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, Police Department has documented a need for a trailer to store and transport police bicycles to be used as an enforcement tool within the communities and as an avenue to further enhance police and community relationships; and WHEREAS, the SOUTHERN HILLS BUSINESS ASSOCIATON, Inc., (“SHBA”) a non-profit corporation in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office, being cognizant of those needs, has graciously offered to donate a 6’x12’ cargo trailer to the Shreveport Police Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, regular and legal session convened, that: 1. The CITY accepts this donation with gratitude and acknowledges SOUTHERN HILLS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION, Inc. (“SHBA”) as Donor. 2. Mayor Ollie S. Tyler be and is hereby authorized to accept an in-kind donation of a 6’x12’ cargo trailer VIN 5D2C61217H1009263, valued at $3,800, from SHBA, to the City of Shreveport Police Department (“SPD”) to be issued to and utilized by members of the SPD’s Community Oriented Policing Bureau. 3. Mayor Ollie S. Tyler, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute the Act of Acceptance and any other documents or other legal instruments necessary to accept the donation and legally transfer ownership herein authorized. 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. THUS DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana RESOLUTION NO. 181 OF 2017 A RESOLUTION FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the Code of Federal Regulations as enacted by the United States Congress mandates that all structures defined as bridges located on all public roads shall be inspected, rated for safe load capacity, and posted in accordance the National Bridge Inspection Standards and that an inventory of these bridges shall be maintained by each State; and WHEREAS, the responsibility to inspect, rate and load post those bridges under the authority of the City of Shreveport in accordance with those standards is delegated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to the City of Shreveport. NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened that the City does hereby certify to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (herein referred to as the DOTD) that for the period of 1 October 2017 through 30 September 2018: 1. The City will perform all interim inspections on all City owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards. 2. All bridges owned or maintained by the City will be structurally analyzed and rated by the City as to safe load capacity in accordance with AASHTO Manual for Maintenance Inspection of Bridges. The load posting information that has been determined by the LA. DOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal load under Louisiana law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above will be critically reviewed by the City. Load Posting information will be updated by the City to reflect all structural changes, any obsolete structural ratings or any missing structural ratings, 3. All City owned or maintained bridges which require load posting or closing shall be load posted or closed in accordance with the table in the DOTD Engineering Directives and Standards Manual Directive No. 1.1.1.8. All DOTD supplied load posting information concerning a bridge shall be critically reviewed by the City Engineer prior to load posting. 4. All Bridges owned or maintained by the City are listed separately in the format specified by the DOTD. Correction to data supplied to the City by the LA. DOTD are noted. 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 ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Everson, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to adopt Resolution No(s) 176, 178, 179, 180 and 181 of 2017. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Jenkins, Corbin, Flurry, Lynch and Lynch. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.

ORDINANCES: NONE. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH WILL REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING The Clerk read the following: RESOLUTION NO. 174 OF 2017 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2018 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROGRAM OF WORK AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, Act 554 of 1978, which authorized the creation of the Downtown Development Authority, and La. R.S. 33:2740.38 requires that a formal Program of Work for the DDA be adopted annually by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the DDA has prepared and formally adopted its Program of Work for the year 2018 and recommended its approval by the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that it approves the 2018 Downtown Development Authority Program of Work, as provided to the Clerk of Council with the original copy of this resolution on October 10, 2017. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions 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 resolution 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, Corbin, Flurry, Lynch and Lynch. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.

RESOLUTION NO. 183 OF 2017 A RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE MONTHLY BUDGET-TO-ACTUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS AS REQUIRED BY THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport, as a public body, is accountable for the manner in which funds are spent; and WHEREAS, financial reporting is the primary tool used to monitor income and expenditures and to make decisions. It is therefore essential to monitor actual progress against the budget (financial plan for the year) to ensure that the desired fiscal result will be achieved; and WHEREAS, the accounting system should provide timely information and an accurate picture of the City’s financial condition in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS). Furthermore, management should ensure there is an adequate separation of functions to ensure assets are safeguarded and the potential for errors in the records are minimized; and WHEREAS, the Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing the preparation of the monthly financial statements, including budget-to-actual comparisons, on all funds (e.g., general fund, enterprise funds, special revenue funds, etc.) of the City of Shreveport, and for submitting said report(s) to the Mayor each month; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor has prescribed statewide agreed-upon procedures for local entities that are required to have an audit by the Audit Law; and WHEREAS, said procedures require the City’s External Auditor to “report whether the (City Council) minutes referenced or included monthly budget-to-actual comparisons on the General Fund and any additional funds identified as major funds in the entity’s prior audit (GAAP-basis). If the budget-to-actual comparisons show that management was deficit spending during the fiscal period, report whether there is a formal/written plan to eliminate the deficit spending for those entities with a fund balance deficit. If there is a formal/written plan, report whether the meeting minutes for at least one city council meeting during the fiscal period reflect that the city council is monitoring the plan”; and WHEREAS, said procedures also require the External Auditor to “report whether the minutes referenced or included non-budgetary financial information (e.g. approval of contracts and disbursements) for at least one meeting during the fiscal period.” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the Director of Finance shall submit to the Clerk of Council the report which shows budget-to-actual comparisons on the General Fund and other major funds as required by the Louisiana Legislator Auditor, before the second regular council meeting each month for inclusion on the City Council agenda under section 5 D., and the receipt of said reports shall be noted in the minutes of said meeting, along with any action taken as required by the Statewide Agreed-Upon Procedures. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said reports may be referred to the Audit and Finance Committee for review, and if referred, the Committee shall provide a report to the City Council. The minutes of the City Council meeting shall include said report and any action taken by the City Council in that regard. 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 Corbin, seconded by Councilwoman Lynch, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Jenkins, Corbin, Flurry, Lynch and Lynch. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO November 14, 2017) The Clerk read the following:

1. Resolution No. 182 of 2017: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, between the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, and the Region VIII Education Service Center, for the purpose of allowing the City to have the option to make purchases when it is in the best interest of the City from The Interlocal Purchasing System (“TIPS”) Program and to otherwise provide with respect thereto

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Flurry, seconded by Councilman Everson, to introduce Resolution No 182 of 2017 to lay over until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Jenkins, Corbin, Flurry, Lynch and Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO November 14, 2017 The Clerk read the following:

1. Ordinance No.125 of 2017: An ordinance amending the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, 2017 Downtown Entertainment Economic Development Special Revenue Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized herein and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 2. Ordinance No.126 of 2017: An ordinance amending the City of Shreveport, Louisiana 2017 Capital Improvements Budget, appropriating the funds authorized herein and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (Additional Funding - Runway 32 RPZ Project) 3. Ordinance No.127 of 2017: An ordinance amending the 2017 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto (Utility Projects) 4. Ordinance No.128 of 2017: An ordinance making certain technical amendments relating to the Junior Lien Bonds as set forth in Ordinance No. 53 of 2017, by amending the 2017D bonds to Senior Lien and Junior Bonds and ratifying the final terms of the bonds issued pursuant to ordinance 5. Ordinance No.137 of 2017: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor and Shreveport Transit Management, Inc. to execute lease agreements with various food truck vendors on an interchangeable basis at the SporTran Intermodal terminal and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 6. Ordinance No.129 of 2017: ZONING: CASE NO. C-87-17: An Ordinance to amend the official zoning map of the City of Shreveport Unified Development Code by rezoning property located on the southwest corner of Fourth Street at Market Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA., from I-MU, Industrial Mixed-Use District, to I-2, Heavy Industrial District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (B/Everson) 7. Ordinance No.130 of 2017: ZONING: CASE NO. C-88-17: An Ordinance to amend the official zoning map of the City of Shreveport Unified Development Code by rezoning property located east of Clyde Fant Parkway, bounded by Cross Bayou and the Red River, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA., from NA, Natural Areas District, to I-2, Heavy Industrial District: and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (A/Bradford) 8. Ordinance No.131 of 2017: CASE NO. C-89-17: An Ordinance to amend the official zoning map of the City of Shreveport Unified Development Code by rezoning property located east side of Clyde Fant Parkway at Jack Wells Blvd. and the Red River, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA., from NA, Natural Areas District, to I-1, Light Industrial District: and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (A/Bradford) 9. Ordinance No.132 of 2017: ZONING: CASE NO. C-90-17: An Ordinance to amend the official zoning map of the City of Shreveport Unified Development Code by rezoning property located on the east side of Pines Road, 731’ south of Yarborough Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA., from R-1-12, Single-Family Residential District, to C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District: and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (G/Bowman) 10. Ordinance No.133 of 2017: ZONING: CASE NO. C-91-17: An Ordinance to amend the official zoning map of the City of Shreveport Unified Development Code by rezoning property located on the east side of Avalon Drive, 165’ south of Hoyte Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA., from R-1-7, Single-Family Residential District, to C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District: and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (E/Flurry) 11. Ordinance No.134 of 2017: ZONING: CASE NO. C-92-17: An Ordinance to amend the official zoning map of the City of Shreveport Unified Development Code by rezoning property located on the west side of Mansfield Road, north and south of New Moon Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA., from R-MHP, Residential Manufactured Home Park District, to C-3, General Commercial District: and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (E/Flurry) 12. Ordinance No.135 of 2017: ZONING: CASE NO. C-93-17: An Ordinance to amend the official zoning map of the City of Shreveport Unified Development Code by rezoning property on the north side of Albemarle Drive, 301’ east of Line Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA., from R-1-5, Single-Family Residential District, to C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District: and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (D/Corbin) 13. Ordinance No.136 of 2017: ZONING: CASE NO. C-94-17: An Ordinance to amend the official zoning map of the City of Shreveport Unified Development Code by rezoning property located on the south side of Rutherford Street, 86’ east of Oak Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA., from C-2, Corridor Commercial District, to R-2, Multi- Family Residential District: and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (B/Everson)

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilwoman Lynch, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to introduce Ordinance No(s). 125, 126, 127, 128, 137, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135 and 136 of 2017. to lay over until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Jenkins, Corbin, Flurry, Lynch and Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NUMBERS) The Clerk read the following:

1. Ordinance No. 122 of 2017: An Ordinance amending Section 39-10 of Article II of Chapter 39 Human Relations of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, Code of Ordinances relative to appointment terms of commissioners and to otherwise provide with respect thereto

Having passed first reading on October 10, 2017 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Bradford, seconded by Councilman Flurry, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Jenkins, Corbin, Flurry, Lynch and Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.

2. Ordinance No. 89A of 2017: ZONING: CASE NO. 72-17: An ordinance to amend the official zoning map of the City of Shreveport Unified Development Code by rezoning property located on the northeast corner of Ellerbe Road and Golf Ridge Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA., from R-E, Residential Estate Zoning District to C-1, Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (D/Corbin)

Having passed first reading on October 10, 2017 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Flurry, to postpone until the next meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Jenkins, Corbin, Flurry, Lynch and Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.

The following ordinances were adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. 122 OF 2017 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 39-10 OF ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 39 HUMAN RELATIONS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO APPOINTMENT TERMS OF COMMISSIONERS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City wishes to clarify the appointment terms of the Greater Shreveport Human Relations Commission (HRC) commissioners; and WHEREAS, the proposed revisions will clarify conflicting language regarding appointment terms of HRC commissioners. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Section 39-10 (b), of Article II, Chapter 39 be hereby repealed and replaced to now read as follows: Sec. 39-10. - Organization. * * * (b) Commissioners shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by a majority vote of the city council. Except as otherwise provided by subsection 5.02(b) of the Charter, the term of each member of the commission shall be three years. Upon the expiration of their term, commissioners shall serve until their successor is appointed and qualified. Initial members terms shall be as follows: three members shall be appointed for terms ending on December 31, 2015, three members shall be appointed for terms ending on December 31, 2016, and three members shall be appointed for terms ending on December 31, 2017. * * * 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 affect 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. THUS DONE AND ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana.

TABLED LEGISLATION ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: 1. Ordinance No. 118 of 2015: 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. 14 of 2017: ZONING: C-2-17: 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 Linwood Avenue and Sugar Leaf Trail, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA., from R-1D, Urban One Family Residence District and B-3, Community Business District to B-2A, Business Park District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (F/Lynch) (Tabled March 14, 2017) 3. Resolution No. 20 of 2017: A resolution accepting dedication for Sugarleaf Trail Right of Way, in Blood Center Properties Subdivision and otherwise providing with respect thereto (F/Lynch) (Tabled March 14, 2017) 4. Resolution No. 123 of 2017: Changing the name of Westwood Circle to Larry Brandon, III Circle, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (G/Bowman) (Tabled on October 10, 2017) 5. 2018 BUDGET ORDINANCES (TO BE ADOPTED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 15, 2017) (INTRODUCED AND TABLED ON OCT 10, 2017) 104 Adopting the 2018 Capital Projects Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 105 Adopting the 2018 Riverfront Development Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 106 Adopting the 2018 General Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 107 Adopting the 2018 Retained Risk Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 108 Adopting the 2018 Metropolitan Planning Commission fund budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 109 Adopting the 2018 Community Development Special Revenue Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 110 Adopting the 2018 Grants Special Revenue Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 111 Adopting the 2018 Shreveport Redevelopment Agency Special Revenue Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 112 Adopting the 2018 Downtown Entertainment Economic Development Special Revenue Fund budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 113 Adopting the 2018 Golf Enterprise Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 114 Adopting the 2018 Airport Enterprise Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 115 Adopting the 2018 Water and Sewerage Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 116 Adopting the 2018 budget funding contractual services provided to Sportran by Metro Management Associates, Inc. and otherwise providing with respect thereto 117 Adopting the 2018 Downtown Parking Enterprise Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 118 Adopting the 2018 Convention Center Enterprise Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 119 Adopting the 2018 Convention Center Hotel Enterprise Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 120 Adopting the 2018 Debt Service Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 121 Adopting the 2018 Streets Special Revenue Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto 124 Adopting the 2018 Downtown Development Authority Budget, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto

APPEALS PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS **** THE PROPERTY STANDARD APPEALS ARE HEARD AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE, AND THE DECISIONS ARE MADE IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE SUMMARY MINUTES. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE APPEALS: NONE METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION APPEALS AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: OTHER APPEALS SOB APPEALS: NONE. TAXI APPEALS: NONE.

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES

Councilman Corbin asked the council members to respond to his email about potential dates for the next Audit and Finance Committee meeting, to discuss the City Attorney’s report about developing an in house planning and zoning department.

Councilman Jenkins asked if anyone knew when the parish’s budget would be come up. Mark Sweeny said the parish is scheduled to approve their budget on December 5, 2017.

John Settle offered the following information: The parish would be having a special meeting Monday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. where Mr. Wilson will be providing the budget to the Commission. Mr. Settle also stated that he would email the proposed budget to the council.

CLERK'S REPORT:

Motion by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Bowman to hold the 2nd Regular Council meeting in December on Friday, December 22, 2017, at 3p.m. and to hold the Administrative Conference on the same date at the same time. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bradford, Everson, Jenkins, Corbin, Flurry and Bowman. 6. Nays: Councilwoman Lynch. 1. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0.

Mr. Thompson reported that a letter was received from Robert Shemwell, Clerk of the City Court, requesting the City Council to adopt legislation authorizing the council to approve a $5.00 Judicial Building Fund fee to be used for the acquisition, maintenance and support of an electronic case management and electronic file system. The council said they would like to discuss the request during the budget session in November. ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS: ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS

Councilwoman Lynch mentioned a video she saw on Heliopolis where Kevin Hart thanked the City and the Mayor for proclaiming October 21, 2017 as Kevin Hart’s day in the City of Shreveport.

Councilman Everson made the following communications:  Presented and shared the Greek Orthodox Church appreciation for the proclamation given by Mayor Tyler.  Mentioned how encouraging it was to drive through downtown and see all the events going on without any major incidents.

Mayor Tyler wanted people to remember that there were many activities going on last weekend in the city and people had many options and there were no major incidents.

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)

Sammy Mears: Spoke about Comcast outage.

Kenneth Krefft: Spoke about the World Series.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at approximately 3:54 p.m. ______James Flurry, Chairman ______Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council