Notice

Publication Date

2024-12-27

Subcategory

Miscellaneous Notices

Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana

December 19, 2024

The City Council meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairman Jackson at 3:00 p. m. Thursday, December 19, 2024, in the Government Chamber in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Green.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Taylor.

The roll was called. Present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks (arrived at 3:05 p.m.), Jim Taliaferro, Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 6. Absent: Councilman Grayson Boucher. 1.

Motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Green, to approve the minutesof the Administrative Conference, Monday, December 9, 2024, and the Council meeting,Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: CouncilwomanTaylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 6.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Boucher. 1. Abstentions: 0.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTSAWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

REPORTS:

Property Standards Report (resolution 7 of 2003)

Revenue Collection Plan & Implementation Report (resolution 114 of 2009)

Mr. Clarke provided a Master Plan Committee Report (resolution 132 of 2012)

Budget to Actual Financial Report (resolution 183 of 2017)

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS (IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1.11 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE) (ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ON ANY MATTER OF PUBLIC CONCERN REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ITEM IS ON THE AGENDA) (REGULAR MEETING ON MATTERS WHICH ARE ON THE AGENDA)

Rolando Robledo made comments as it relates to the concrete crushing business across from his house.

Ken Krefft recited, T'was the Night Before Christmas.

Sharon Boykins and Bernie Woods made general comments as it relates to liquor stores opening in Cedar Grove.

CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: NONE

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION

TO INTRODUCE ROUTINE ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTIONS: NONE

ORDINANCES: NONE

TO ADOPT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTIONS: NONE

ORDINANCES: NONE

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION

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

RESOLUTION NO. 191 OF 2024

A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE BICENTENNIAL OF CENTENARY COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY: Councilmen Brooks and Taliaferro

WHEREAS, the College of Louisiana was established in 1825, by the state legislature in Jackson, Louisiana, quickly establishing itself as one of the nations leading colleges; and WHEREAS in 1841, Centenary College opened in Brandon Springs, Mississippi, the merger of these two institutions created Centenary College of Louisiana in 1845, which is today the oldest institution of higher learning in the state; and WHEREAS, Centenary College faced challenges during the Civil War but was revived in the early 20th century with a move to Shreveport in 1908; and WHEREAS, throughout its history in Northwest Louisiana, Centenary College has been a leading educator in its region, establishing itself as Shreveport-Bossiers college, exceling in providing a premier liberal arts education and preparing students to become global citizens to lead productive lives of vitality and purpose; and WHEREAS, Centenary College generates significant economic benefit for the Northwest Louisiana region, and enriches the local population with its cultural, intellectual, and athletics activities available to the public; and WHEREAS, Centenary College has shown significant growth in enrollment, academic programming, and extracurricular offerings in its last decade and is committed to continued growth and excellence as it enters its third century in 2025. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due regular and legal session convened, that the City Council joins in celebrating the upcoming Bicentennial of Centenary College, officially starting on January 8, 2025, and recognizes its longstanding contributions to higher education, the State of Louisiana, and the Northwest Louisiana community. 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 Taliaferro, seconded by CouncilmanBrooks, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 6. Nays: 0.Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Boucher. 1. Abstentions: 0.

Resolution No. 192 of 2024: A resolution authorizing an amendment to the act of donation from the North Shreveport Business Association, Inc., and to otherwise provide with respect thereto

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by CouncilwomanBowman, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: CouncilwomanTaylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 6.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Boucher. 1. Abstentions: 0.

Resolution No. 193 of 2024:A resolution requiring a two-thirds majority vote of the city council to change the use of the property designated for the North Shreveport Public Safety Substation, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Resolution No. 194 of 2024:A resolution ratifying the execution of certain documents and instruments relative to a community development block grant agreement between the City of Shreveport, Galilee City Affordable Housing, LP and others, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by CouncilwomanBowman, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: CouncilwomanTaylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 6.Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Boucher. 1. Abstentions: 0.

RESOLUTION NO. 195 OF 2024

A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE CADDO PARISH HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has participated in the preparation a multi-hazard mitigation plan hereby known as the Caddo Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2023/2024 in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA) of 2000; and, WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has participated in the process to prepare a DMA compliant Hazard Mitigation Plan based in the FEMA guidance available in the How to Guides; and, WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport is participating in the Hazard Mitigation Plan prepared by the Caddo Parish Government under the oversight of a Steering Committee comprised of Parish-Wide representatives; and, WHEREAS, Caddo Parish and local city representatives and governments have participated in the mitigation planning process; and, WHEREAS, appropriate opportunity for input by public and community officials has been provided through meeting notices, open meetings and availability of draft documents; and, WHEREAS, the updated Plan has been recommended for adoption by the steering committee; and, WHEREAS, adoption of the updated Plan is required prior to further consideration for FEMA funding under the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, and the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the attached Caddo Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, dated 2023/2024, is hereby adopted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign any documents necessary, proper or incidental to the adoption of the updated Plan. 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 Jackson, seconded by Councilman Green,to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 6. Nays: 0.Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Boucher. 1. Abstentions: 0.

RESOLUTION NO. 196 OF 2024

A RESOLUTION TO ALLOCATE FUNDS TO SPECIFIC NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FROM FUNDS BUDGETED IN OTHER CHARGES IN THE 2025 RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

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 2025 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. 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 Art Heals $20,000 Caddo Council on Aging $15,000 CoHabitat Foundation, Inc $10,000 Fit For Life Ministries $20,000 Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana $15,000 Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana $10,000 MLK Community Development Corp. $15,000 Northwest LA Youth Golf & Education Foundation Inc. $15,000 Oasis of Hope $15,000 Volunteers for Youth Justice $15,000 Total: $155,000 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 Councilwoman Bowman, seconded by CouncilwomanTaylor, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 6. Nays: 0.Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Boucher. 1. Abstentions: 0.

RESOLUTION NO. 197 OF 2024

A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE DR. REGINA WEBB ON BECOMING THE FIRST FEMALE AND AFRICAN AMERICAN CADDO PARISH TAX ASSESSOR AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

BY: COUNCILWOMAN TABATHA TAYLOR

WHEREAS, Dr. Regina Webb elected as Caddo Parish Tax Assessor, was a historical moment; and WHEREAS, Caddo Parish has never had a female nor African American Tax Assessor, which makes this victory barrier breaking; and WHEREAS, Dr. Webb is a 1983 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Grambling State University; her Master of Administration Degree from Central Michigan University and her Ph.D. in Higher Education from Jackson State University; and WHEREAS, Dr. Webb has been previously employed with the City of Shreveports Community Development Department. She also worked with the Caddo Parish School System and LSU Hospital; and WHEREAS, Dr. Webb is currently an Associate Professor with Southern University Shreveport and also a small business owner and founder of Micro Accounting Service; and WHEREAS, Dr. Webb is a member of the Evergreen Baptist Church, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the National Association of University Women, Inc., and a Board Member of the Northwest Louisiana Youth Golf and Education Foundation, Inc. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the Shreveport City Council recognizes Dr. Regina Webb on becoming the first female and African American Caddo Parish Tax Assessor. 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 Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by CouncilwomanBowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 6. Nays: 0.Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Boucher. 1. Abstentions: 0.

RESOLUTION NO. 198 OF 2024

A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO 169 OF 2024 WHICH ESTABLISHED A CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

BY: COUNCILMAN ALAN JACKSON

WHEREAS, on October 22, 2024, the City Council of the City of Shreveport adopted Resolution 169 of 2024, which authorized the Chair to establish a Charter Review Committee; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Charter Review Committee authorized by Resolution 169 of 2024 is to review the Charter and to prepare proposed amendments, if needed, in the form of an ordinance and providing for submission to the citizens at a special election; and WHEREAS, Resolution 169 of 2024 resolved that the Charter Review Committee shall cease to exist on December 31, 2024, unless extended by Council; and WHEREAS, in order to determine whether proposed amendments should be submitted to the voters at a special election, the Committee requires additional time. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular, and legal session convened that the Chater Review Committee shall cease to exist on or before March 10, 2025, unless extended by the City Council. 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 Jackson, seconded by CouncilmanTaliaferro, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Jackson, Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 6. Nays: 0.Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Boucher. 1. Abstentions: 0.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (January 14,2025) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce resolutions)

1. Resolution No. 199 of 2024: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a license and maintenance agreement with Azteca Systems, LLC-Cityworks, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

2. Resolution No. 200 of 2024: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a supplemental agreement with McKim and Creed to provide engineering services relative to water modeling, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

3. Resolution No. 201 of 2024: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and the State of Louisiana Department of the Treasury and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (city lighting upgrades)

4. Resolution No. 202 of 2024: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and the State of Louisiana Department of the Treasury and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (A.B. Palmer Park). (E/Jackson)

5. Resolution No. 203 of 2024: A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport and the State of Louisiana Department of the Treasury and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (Independence Bowl). G/Bowman)

6. Resolution No. 204 of 2024: A resolution authorizing a request to be made to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, to seek public bids for an oil, gas and mineral lease involving the property located in District G described herein and to execute the lease for certain mineral interests owned by the City of Shreveport; and to authorize the mayor to execute any and all documents related to the intent of this Resolution; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Bowman).

Read by title and as read motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Green, to introduce Resolution No(s) 199, 200, 201, 202, 203 and 204 of 2024 to lay over until the next regular meeting.

Councilwoman Taylor: Mr. Mayor, on the water, I received a call, is there going to be a 5% increase on the water bill in January?

Mayor Arceneaux: No maam, yall would have to approve that.

Councilwoman Taylor: Ok, thank you. I just want to clear that up for the record.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (January 14, 2025) (Motion and second is sufficient to introduce resolutions)

1. Ordinance No. 159 of 2024: Zoning Case No 24-61-C: An ordinance to amend the official zoning map of the City of Shreveport Unified Development Code, by rezoning property located east side of West Canal Boulevard, approximately 280 feet south of West 70th Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1-7 single-family residential zoning district to C-2 corridor commercial zoning district, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (F/Green)

2. Ordinance No. 160 of 2024: Zoning Case No. 24-126-C: An ordinance to amend the official zoning map of the City of Shreveport Unified Development Code, by rezoning property located on the north side of Hattaway lane, approximately 430 feet west of Forbing Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1-7 single family residential to R-1-7 (CZD), single-family residential conditional zoning district, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto . (D/Boucher)

3. Ordinance No. 161 of 2024: Zoning Case No. 24-165-C: An ordinance to amend the official zoning map of the City of Shreveport Unified Development Code, by rezoning property located southwest corner of Henderson Avenue and Pierremont Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1-7 single family zoning district to C-3 general commercial zoning district, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Taliaferro)

4. Ordinance No. 162 of 2024: Zoning Case No. 24-175-C: 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 Broadacres Road approximately 1,480 feet west of Buncombe Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1-7 single family zoning district to R-A rural- agricultural zoning district, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Bowman)

5. Ordinance No. 163 of 2024: Zoning Case No. 24-182-C: An ordinance to amend the official zoning map of the City of Shreveport Unified Development Code, by rezoning property located north side of Greenwood Road, approximately 600 feet east of Hutchinson Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from C-3 general commercial zoning district and R-1-7 single family residential zoning district to C-4 heavy commercial zoning district, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Taylor)

6. Ordinance No. 164 of 2024: Zoning Case No. 24-189-C: 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 Lakeshore Drive, approximately 630 feet south of Dilg League, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1-7 single family residential zoning district to C-1 neighborhood commercial zoning district, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Bowman)

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Taliaferro to introduce Ordinance No(s). 159, 160, 161, 162, 163 and 164 of 2024 to lay over until the next regular meeting.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NUMBERS)

1. Ordinance No. 40 of 2024: An ordinance authorizing the lease of portions of Stageworks of Louisiana, a city-owned property, to G-Unit Film & Television Louisiana, LLC, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on April 23, 2024, read by title, and on motion, ordered passedto third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Jackson,seconded by Councilman Brooks, to postpone until January 28, 2025. Motion approved bythe following vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Jackson,Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent:Councilman Boucher. 1. Abstentions: 0.

2. Ordinance No. 115 of 2024: Zoning Case No 24-91-C: An ordinance to amend the official zoning map of the City of Shreveport unified development code, by rezoning property located at East side of Lotus Lane, approximately 230 feet north of Standard Oil Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-MHP residential manufactured home park zoning district to RMHP (spud) residential manufactured home park small planned unit development zoning district, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (F/Green)

Having passed first reading on September 24, 2024, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilmanGreen, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to adopt. Motion failed by the following vote:Nays: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Jackson, Green andCouncilwoman Bowman. 6. Ayes: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Councilman Boucher.1. Abstentions: 0.

3. Ordinance No. 156 of 2024: Zoning Case No. 24-140-C: An ordinance to amend the official zoning map of the city of Shreveport Unified Development Code, by rezoning property located Southwest Corner of Greenwood and Forge Road, Shreveport, Caddo parish, Louisiana, from I-2 heavy industrial zoning district to I-1 light industrial zoning district, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Bowman)

Having passed first reading on November 22, 2024, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilwomanBowman, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to postpone. Motion approved by thefollowing vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Jackson,Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent:Councilman Boucher. 1. Abstentions: 0.

4. Ordinance No. 157 of 2024: An ordinance closing and abandoning a portion of the Sanders Street dedication in the Steere Courts Subdivision, in Section 22 (T17N-R14W), and otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Boucher)

Having passed first reading on December 10, 2024, read by title, and on motion, orderedpassed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by CouncilmanJackson, seconded by Councilwoman Bowman, to postpone. Motion approved by thefollowing vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilmen Brooks, Taliaferro, Jackson,Green and Councilwoman Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent:Councilman Boucher. 1. Abstentions: 0.

5. Ordinance No. 158 of 2024: An ordinance to amend Section 94-163 b and g of Chapter 94 of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana Code of Ordinances relative to billing and collections and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Ordinances that were adopted, except ordinances that will be published in the Shreveport Code Ordinances, including the Shreveport Unified Development Code, are as follows:

TABLED LEGISLATION

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:

Ordinance No. 70 of 2024: To amend Chapter 38 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to vacant structures, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Resolution No. 144 of 2024: Approving the Mayors decision to extend declarations of public health and safety emergency number 24-0001 and 24-0002 due to property conditions, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

APPEALS

PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS: NONE

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE APPEALS: NONE

METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZBA APPEALS: NONE

OTHER APPEALS

SOB APPEALS: NONE

TAXI APPEALS: NONE

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES - Councilman Jackson named Councilwomen Taylor, Bowman and Councilman Boucher to the Charter Review Committee.

CLERKS REPORT: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS:

ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS

EXECUTIVE SESSION: NONE

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the council, the city council

meeting adjourned at 4:42 p.m.

//s// Alan Jackson, Chairman

//s// LaTonya Bogan, Clerk of Council

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