Shreveport public meetings in 2022

Human Resources Agenda and Minutes

The Human Resources Board is meeting to consider salary adjustments for specific employees and the Director of Human Resources. The board will also discuss revisions to class specifications for finance roles and a policy change regarding job abandonment.

• Salary adjustment request for Pamela Freeman (Community Development)
• Class specification revisions for Financial Accountant I and Accounting Associates II and III
• Policy change request for Section Sixteen: Job Abandonment
• Request to add Pension Assistant class specification
• Salary increase request for the Director of Human Resources based on additional duties

The Board approved salary increases for the Director of Human Resources and an employee in Community Development. It also approved revised class specifications for three finance roles and the addition of a Pension Assistant position. A proposed policy change regarding Section Sixteen was tabled for further review.

• Approved salary adjustment for Pamela Freeman (unanimous)
• Approved revised class specifications for Financial Accountant I (unanimous)
• Approved revised class specifications for Accounting Associate II (unanimous)
• Approved revised class specifications for Accounting Associate III (unanimous)
• Tabled policy change for Section Sixteen for further review
• Approved addition of Pension Assistant class specification (unanimous)
• Approved salary increase for Director of Human Resources based on additional duties (unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council is holding a special meeting to consider the election of the Clerk of Council. No other business will be conducted during this session.

• Election of Clerk of Council

The City Council held a special meeting to elect a Clerk of Council. Kendra Joseph was nominated and approved by a unanimous vote of the members present.

• Elected Kendra Joseph as Clerk of Council (6-0)

Human Resources Agenda and Minutes

The Human Resources Board is meeting to discuss changes to job qualifications and pay levels for several city positions. The body will also consider requests for the restoration of annual leave for three employees and amendments to the telecommuting policy.

• Pay adjustment requests for Payroll Manager and Assistant Director of Human Resources
• Revision of minimum qualifications for Buyer, Senior Buyer, and Assistant Purchasing Agent
• Annual leave restoration requests for Rodrigues Hayes, Jerome Dennis, and Lucy Eubanks
• Proposed amendments to the current telecommuting policy
• Creation of Human Resource Administrative Manager class specification and Analyst II position

The Board unanimously approved revisions to finance and HR job specifications, pay adjustments for the Payroll Manager and Assistant Director of HR, and an updated telecommuting policy. It also approved the restoration of annual leave for three employees due to administrative error.

• Approved revision of finance position and minimum qualifications (unanimous)
• Approved entry level pay adjustment for Payroll Manager (unanimous)
• Approved restoration of annual leave for Rodriquez Hayes, Jerome Dennis, and Lucy Eubanks (unanimous)
• Approved revised class specifications for Assistant Director of Human Resources (unanimous)
• Approved entry level pay adjustment for Assistant Director of Human Resources (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to the telecommuting policy (unanimous)
• Approved amendments and additions to Analyst I, II, III, and Senior Analyst specifications (unanimous)
• Tabled request to add Human Resource Administrative Manager Class Specification

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 27, 2022, to vote on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include final passage of ordinances updating parking lot standards, political sign regulations, and alcohol retail rules, as well as emergency repairs at the sludge farm and water treatment plant. The council will also introduce new zoning changes and a budget amendment for the 2022 General Fund.

• ORD 141: Rezone southeast corner of East Kings Highway and East 70th Street from R-A (rural agriculture) to C-4 (heavy commercial).
• ORD 142: Rezone north side of Pine Hill Road from R-1-5 (single-family) to R-3 (multi-family).
• ORD 132: Declare emergency for repair at sludge farm, 11726 Harts Island Road.
• ORD 133: Declare emergency for purchase of liquid chlorine for Amiss Water Treatment Plant.
• ORD 135: Rename Red Fox Circle to God's Country in Mohr Girls' Circle subdivision.

The City Council approved several budget amendments, including funding for drainage improvements and emergency water treatment repairs. The council also authorized the dedication of a street and the renaming of a cul-de-sac. Multiple zoning ordinances were introduced for future consideration.

• Approved $5,358,784 for Ockley Basin Drainage Improvements (7-0)
• Authorized ~$288,000 emergency purchase of liquid chlorine for Amiss water treatment plant (7-0)
• Authorized ~$50,000 emergency repair of belt press at sludge farm (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Dr. Wilford Claville III to Fire and Police Civil Service Board (7-0)
• Dedicated 400 block of East 85th Street in honor of Pastor Johnny L. Horton, Sr. (7-0)
• Renamed Red Fox Circle to God's Country (7-0)
• Closed and abandoned 20-foot wide alley in Samford Place addition (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 108 regarding parking lot construction standards (6-1)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will consider several budget amendments and emergency ratifications for water treatment and sludge farm repairs. The body is also deciding on multiple zoning map amendments and updates to the Unified Development Code regarding parking and signage.

• Emergency repair at sludge farm located at 11726 Harts Island Road (ORD 132)
• Emergency purchase of liquid chlorine for the Amiss water treatment plant (ORD 133)
• Rezoning of southeast corner of East Kings Highway and East 70th Street to heavy commercial (ORD 141)
• Rezoning of property north side of Pine Hill Road east of Devereaux Road to multi-family residential (ORD 142)
• Amending the 2022 General Fund Budget (ORD 138)

The City Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the following day's meeting. No substantive legislation was voted on or decided during this session, other than a motion to enter executive session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss legal matters (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council is holding a special meeting solely to hear a request from the Shreveport Police Department to suspend an Alcohol Beverage Permit for Fat Tuesday’s, operating as Ant’s Urban Lounge. No other business will be conducted.

• Request from Shreveport Police Department to suspend Alcohol Beverage Permit for Fat Tuesday’s / Ant’s Urban Lounge

The City Council voted to uphold a Shreveport Police Department request to suspend the alcohol beverage permit for Fat Tuesday’s, operating as Ant’s Urban Lounge. The suspension is set for a period of no less than six months.

• Approved suspension of alcohol permit for Fat Tuesday’s/Ant’s Urban Lounge for at least six months (4-3)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council is holding a regular meeting on September 13, 2022, to vote on a range of resolutions and ordinances. Key items include amending the classified employee pay plan to address pay compression, authorizing loan applications for water infrastructure projects, and several zoning changes. The council will also consider cooperative agreements with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra and the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet, and a resolution regarding the city's Guaranteed Income Program.

• RES 118: Amending the pay plan for classified employees to address pay compressions
• RES 119-121: Authorizing loan applications for water tank rehabilitation, lead joint water lines, and Amiss WTP transmission piping through the drinking water revolving loan fund
• ORD 126-129: Zoning changes for properties on Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Samford Avenue, Wallace Lake Road, and Southern Ave
• ORD 132-133: Declaring public emergencies for sludge farm repair at 11726 Harts Island Road and purchase of liquid chlorine for Amiss water treatment plant
• ORD 135: Changing the name of Red Fox Circle to God's Country in the Mohr Girls' Circle subdivision

The Council approved a General Fund budget amendment increasing American Rescue Plan receipts by $24.12M to fund police and fire personal services. Other key actions included approving a guaranteed income pilot program and several zoning changes.

• Approved $24.12M budget increase for Police and Fire personal services (7-0)
• Approved $432,000 for Guaranteed Income Program via Caddo Parish transfer (5-2)
• Approved $4.3M in ARP funds for Ronald McDonald, YMCA, YWCA, and Cargill Park projects (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Kyle Southard to Downtown Development Authority (7-0)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with Shreveport Symphony, Opera, and Metropolitan Ballet (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of property at Bert Kouns Industrial Loop to C-3 General Commercial (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of property at Samford Avenue to IC Instructional Campus (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of property at Wallace Lake Road to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will discuss several cooperative agreements with arts organizations and the Caddo Parish Guaranteed Income Program. The body is also considering loan applications for water tank rehabilitation, lead joint water lines, and transmission piping. Additionally, the council will review multiple budget amendments and zoning changes.

• Loan applications for water tank rehabilitation, lead joint water lines, and Amiss WTP Transmission Piping
• Emergency repairs at the sludge farm located at 11726 Harts Island Road
• Rezoning of property on the north side of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop from C-2 to C-3
• Rezoning of property on the west side of Samford Avenue from R-2 to IC
• Amendments to the 2022 General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Community Development Special Revenue Fund budgets

The City Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the following day's meeting. No substantive legislation was voted on or decided during this session, other than a motion to enter executive session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session regarding Duane & Rachenda Douglas v. COS, et al (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a request from the Shreveport Police Department. The request concerns the suspension of an Alcohol Beverage Permit for Fat Tuesday’s, operating as Ant’s Urban Lounge.

• Request from Shreveport Police Department to suspend Alcohol Beverage Permit for Fat Tuesday’s (Ant’s Urban Lounge)

The City Council heard a request from the Shreveport Police Department to suspend the alcohol beverage permit for Fat Tuesday’s operating as Ant’s Urban Lounge. The council postponed the decision pending a compliance inspection scheduled for September 19, 2022.

• Postponed decision on alcohol permit suspension for Fat Tuesday’s operating as Ant’s Urban Lounge (6-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will review several budget amendments for the General, Capital Projects, and Community Development funds. The agenda also includes multiple requests to change property zoning and several resolutions regarding city service agreements.

• Amendments to 2022 General Fund, Capital Projects, and Community Development budgets
• Rezoning of property at Bert Kouns Industrial Loop from C-2 to C-3
• Rezoning of property on Samford Avenue from R-2 to IC instructional campus
• Rezoning of property on Wallace Lake Road from R-1-7 to C-1 neighborhood commercial
• Rejection of all bids for the Anderson Island Restroom Bid RFQ #22-539

The City Council approved amendments to the 2022 General Fund and Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund budgets. Several ordinances updating alcohol beverage permits and security requirements were adopted, while two zoning cases and a short-term rental ordinance were remanded to the MPC.

• Approved 2022 General Fund Budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved 2022 Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund Budget amendment (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 117 to repeal Section 10-84 regarding alcohol beverage sales (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 118 regarding emergency closure of establishments by law enforcement (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 120 regarding digital camera system security requirements (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 107 to submit 2022 Annual Action Plan to HUD (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 109 to reject all bids for Anderson Island Restroom RFQ #22-539 (6-0)
• Remanded Ordinance No. 121 regarding short-term rental buffer requirements to MPC (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 23, 2022, following an administrative conference on August 22. The agenda includes final votes on several resolutions and ordinances, as well as introductions of new items not to be adopted until September 13. Key decisions involve a classified employee pay compression adjustment, applications for state drinking water revolving loans, and multiple zoning map amendments.

• RES 118: Amending the classified employee pay plan to address pay compression.
• RES 119-121: Authorizing loan applications for water tank rehabilitation, lead joint water lines, and Amiss WTP transmission piping through the drinking water revolving loan fund.
• ORD 126-129: Four zoning map amendments, including rezonings on Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Samford Avenue, Wallace Lake Road, and Southern Avenue.
• ORD 125: Amending the procedure for appointing Hearing Officers to the Environmental Court.
• ORD 121: Revising buffer requirements for short-term rental properties in the Unified Development Code.

The City Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the following day's meeting. The session included public comments on homelessness, retiree health care, and local ordinances. The council voted to enter an executive session regarding a legal matter.

• Approved motion to enter executive session regarding Angela Wilson, et al v. COS, et al (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council is holding a special meeting to hear an appeal regarding a denied alcohol permit. The decision concerns the business located at 3176 North Market Street.

• Appeal of denied alcohol permit for Bayou Butts & Booze #26 at 3176 North Market Street

The City Council held a special meeting to hear an appeal regarding an alcohol permit denial. The Council voted to reverse the Shreveport Police Department's decision to deny the permit for the business located at 3176 North Market Street.

• Reversed Shreveport Police Department denial of alcohol permit for Bayou Butts & Booze #26 at 3176 Market Street (6-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 9, 2022, to vote on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include rezoning property at East Kings Highway and East 70th Street, multiple budget amendments, and a series of alcohol beverage code changes. The council will also consider resolutions on police vehicle donations, a banking agreement with JPMorgan Chase, and a utility shutoff moratorium request.

• Rezoning property at southeast corner of East Kings Highway and East 70th Street from R-A to C-4 (Heavy Commercial)
• Authorizing donation of surplus Shreveport Police Department motorized vehicles to a political subdivision
• Authorizing banking services agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA
• Urging SWEPCO, AEP, and Panola-Harrison Electric Cooperative to establish a utility shutoff moratorium
• Amending Unified Development Code to revise buffer requirements for short-term rental properties

The Council authorized the issuance of $50.14M in Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2022. Several budget amendments for capital projects, airport improvements, and the general fund were approved. The Council also approved the donation of three surplus police vehicles to the Town of Olla.

• Approved $50.14M Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2022 (6-0)
• Approved donation of three 2010 Chevrolet Tahoes to Olla Police Dept. (6-0)
• Approved banking services agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA (5-0)
• Approved request for electric utility shutoff moratorium until Nov 1, 2022 (4-1)
• Approved $750k decrease in Roadway and Drainage Improvements budget (6-0)
• Approved $2.1M in total increases for various airport improvement projects (6-0)
• Approved $200k shift in Fire Department budget from vehicles to fuel/supplies (6-0)
• Affirmed Zoning Board of Appeals ruling for Case No. 22-9-BAC short-term rental (6-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 9, 2022, to vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including a request for a utility disconnection moratorium, approval of a banking agreement with JPMorgan Chase, and multiple budget amendments. The council will also introduce new ordinances on alcohol permits, short-term rental buffers, and police chief reporting rules, with final adoption scheduled for August 23.

• RES 106: Urging SWEPCO, AEP, and Panola-Harrison Electric to establish a moratorium on utility disconnections
• RES 105: Authorizing a banking services agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA
• ORD 110: Rezoning property at southeast corner of East Kings Highway and East 70th Street from R-A to C-4
• ORD 121: Revising buffer requirements for short-term rental properties in the Unified Development Code
• ORD 107: Issuing up to $? in general obligation refunding bonds, series 2022

The City Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the following day's meeting. No substantive legislation was voted on or adopted during this session. The council did vote to enter an executive session to discuss a legal matter.

• Set the agenda for the August 9, 2022, City Council meeting
• Approved motion to enter executive session regarding Duane & Rachenda Douglas v COS, et al (5-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council is holding a special meeting to hear an appeal regarding a denied alcohol permit. The permit in question is for Bayou Butts & Booze #26 located at 3176 North Market Street.

• Appeal of alcohol permit denial for Bayou Butts & Booze #26 at 3176 North Market Street

The City Council held a special meeting to hear an appeal regarding a denied alcohol permit for Bayou Butts & Booze #26. The council voted to postpone the matter until August 9, 2022.

• Postponed alcohol permit appeal for Bayou Butts & Booze #26 at 3176 North Market Street until August 9, 2022 (5-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council approved several budget amendments, including funding for a new park and adjustments to special revenue funds. The council also authorized the rejection of all bids for a fire station drive replacement and approved two street dedications.

• Approved $1.12M for Resilient Park, Planning and Construction (6-0)
• Approved rejecting all bids for Fire Station 17 Concrete Drive Replacement (5-0)
• Approved dedicating 3600 block of Tower Drive to Tameka Goodman (5-0)
• Approved dedicating 2000 block of Ice Cream Street to Elmer Henderson (5-0)
• Approved mandatory sterilization of dogs and cats ordinance (6-0)
• Approved appointments of Kristen Brown and Audrius Reed to Shreveport Implementation and Redevelopment Authority (5-0)
• Approved $45,000 increase to MPC Special Revenue Fund budget (6-0)
• Postponed appeal Case No. 22-9-BAC regarding short term rental at 2500 Centenary Blvd. (6-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold an Administrative Conference on July 25 and a Regular Meeting on July 26, 2022. The agenda includes several proposed amendments to various city funds, including the General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund.

• Rezoning property at East Kings Highway and East 70th Street from Rural Agriculture to Heavy Commercial
• Rejection of all bids for Fire Station 17 Concrete Drive Replacement (RFQ #22-518)
• Amendments to the 2022 General Fund, Capital Projects, and Airport Enterprise Fund budgets
• Ordinance to mandate the sterilization of dogs and cats
• Accepting public dedication of rights-of-way in Resilient Technology Park Unit 1

The City Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the upcoming July 26, 2022, meeting. No substantive legislation was voted on or decided during this session.

• Set the agenda for the July 26, 2022, City Council meeting

Human Resources Agenda and Minutes

The Shreveport Human Resources Board will discuss proposed policy amendments including sick leave donation and probationary employee policy, as well as requests to revise class specifications for Financial Accountant II and Maintenance Mechanic positions. The board will also consider amending pay scales to address pay compression.

• Proposed policy amendment on sick leave donation
• Proposed policy amendment on probationary employees (Section 20)
• Request to revise class specification for Financial Accountant II
• Request to revise class specifications for Maintenance Mechanic I, II, III
• Request to amend pay scales to address pay compression

The Human Resources Board approved amendments to sick leave and probationary employee policies. The board also approved revised class specifications for financial and maintenance roles. A request to amend pay scales to address pay compressions was tabled.

• Approved adding grandparents to eligible family members for Sick Leave Donation (unanimous)
• Approved Probationary Employee Policy- Section 20 requiring HR consultation and City Attorney review for terminations (unanimous)
• Approved revised class specification for Financial Accountant II to change required years of experience (unanimous)
• Approved revised class specifications for Maintenance Mechanic I, II, and III (unanimous)
• Tabled request to amend pay scales to address pay compressions

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding partial ownership transfers for Studio Network - Shreveport I, LLC. The agenda also includes several proposed amendments to the 2022 Capital Projects, Community Development, and Riverfront-Development fund budgets.

• Public hearing on ownership transfer of Studio Network - Shreveport I, LLC to 624 Downtown Lofts, LLC
• Public hearing on ownership transfer of Studio Network - Shreveport I, LLC to Las Palmas Group Lofts, LLC
• Resolution to reject all bids for the SFD Fire Academy storage building (RFQ #22-532)
• Proposed ordinance to amend 2022 Capital Projects Fund Budget
• Proposed ordinance regarding mandatory sterilization of dogs and cats

The City Council authorized the issuance of $41.75 million in General Obligation Bonds for public safety equipment and facilities. The council also approved two property ownership transfers in the Downtown Development District and authorized equipment use for local races.

• Approved $41.75M General Obligation Bonds for police and fire facilities (6-0)
• Approved partial ownership transfer of 624 Downtown Lofts to 624 Downtown Lofts, LLC (5-0)
• Approved partial ownership transfer of 624 Downtown Lofts to Las Palmas Group Lofts, LLC (6-0)
• Approved use of city equipment by Sportspectrum Race Management for 2022-2023 races (6-0)
• Authorized rejection of all bids for SFD Fire Academy storage building RFQ #22-532 (5-1)
• Denied Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance No. 90 regarding alcohol sales separation (3-3)
• Denied Ordinance No. 90 regarding alcohol sales separation (2-4)
• Withdrew Ordinance No. 91 regarding alcohol retail hours (6-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold an Administrative Conference on July 11 and a Regular Meeting on July 12. The agenda includes public hearings for partial ownership transfers of Studio Network - Shreveport I, LLC and several proposed budget amendments.

• Public hearing for Resolution 91: partial transfer of Studio Network - Shreveport I, LLC to 624 Downtown Lofts, LLC
• Public hearing for Resolution 92: partial transfer of Studio Network - Shreveport I, LLC to Las Palmas Group Lofts, LLC
• Resolution 97: authorizing equipment use by SportsSpectrum Race Management
• Resolution 98: rejecting all bids for the SFD Fire Academy storage building (RFQ #22-532)
• Ordinance 89: issuance and sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022

The City Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the following day's meeting. No substantive legislation was decided or voted upon during this session.

• Set the agenda for the July 12, 2022, City Council meeting

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will vote on resolutions including issuing up to $62.5 million in general obligation refunding bonds, calling a special election to fill the vacant city marshal office, and repealing a performance bond requirement for a recycling contract. The council will also introduce ordinances to change alcohol sales rules and consider several budget amendments for streets, capital projects, and other funds.

• RES 93: Issuing up to $62.5 million in general obligation refunding bonds
• RES 96: Calling a special election to fill the vacant Office of City Marshal
• RES 88: Repealing a performance bond requirement for C. Edwards Concept LLC's residential recycling contract
• ORD 90 & 91: Introducing amendments to alcohol sales separation and hours of operation rules
• ORD 81-88: Amending 2022 budgets for Streets Special Revenue, Capital Projects, General Fund, Airport, and Community Development funds

The City Council scheduled a special election to fill the vacancy in the Office of City Marshal. The council also approved several budget amendments and authorized the issuance of up to $62.5 million in refunding bonds.

• Called special election for City Marshal with primary on March 25, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved issuance of up to $62.5M General Obligation Refunding Bonds (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 agreement with State of Louisiana for recreational improvements (3-2)
• Approved agreement with Rho Omega and Friends, INC for Juneteenth festival (5-0)
• Authorized rejection of all bids for new Fire Department Medic Unit RFP #22-809 (5-0)
• Approved appointments of Clarence Babineaux (A&E Committee) and Michael Corbin (DDA) (4-0)
• Adopted 8 budget amendments for General, Capital Projects, and Special Revenue funds
• Postponed ownership transfer approvals for Studio Network – Shreveport I, LLC (5-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will hold a special meeting to hear a request from the Shreveport Police Department. The request concerns the suspension of an Alcohol Beverage Permit for Fat Tuesday’s, operating as Ant’s Urban Lounge.

• Police request for suspension of Alcohol Beverage Permit for Fat Tuesday’s (Ant’s Urban Lounge)

The City Council met to hear a request from the Shreveport Police Department to suspend the alcohol beverage permit for Fat Tuesday’s operating as Ant’s Urban Lounge. The Council voted to postpone the matter until September 12, 2022, provided the establishment remains closed.

• Postponed alcohol permit suspension request for Fat Tuesday’s operating as Ant’s Urban Lounge until September 12, 2022 (6-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 28, 2022, to vote on resolutions and ordinances including a $62.5 million general obligation refunding bond issuance, budget amendments for streets and capital projects, and two alcohol-related code changes. Several items are introduced but not to be adopted until a public hearing on July 12, 2022.

• RES 93: Employing professionals for up to $62,500,000 in General Obligation refunding bonds
• ORD 90: Amend code on physical separation of high-alcohol liquor sales for off-premises consumption
• ORD 91: Amend hours of operation for alcohol retailers in non-downtown zoning districts
• ORD 81 & 82: Budget amendments for Streets Special Revenue Fund and Capital Projects Fund for San Jacinto Avenue
• RES 96: Proclamation calling a special election to fill the City Marshal vacancy

The Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the following day's meeting. No substantive legislation was voted on or decided during this session.

• Set the agenda for the June 28, 2022, City Council meeting

City Council Agenda

The City Council is reviewing several emergency resolutions regarding police equipment and crime prevention. The agenda also includes motions for bond issuances, budget amendments, and various zoning changes.

• Emergency resolution to purchase vehicles for the Police Community Response Unit and install citywide cameras
• Emergency resolution to purchase 4-6 Hellcat vehicles for the Shreveport Police Department
• Declaration of intent to issue up to $62,500,000 in General Obligation refunding bonds
• Authorization to reject all bids for Bill Cockrell Swimming Pool Repair (RFQ #22-524)
• Authorization to reject all bids for Airport Park Pool Renovations (RFQ #22-525)

The Council adopted Ordinance No. 74 of 2022 to reapportion council districts using map Plan 9B. Several budget amendments were approved, including funding for Expo Hall Renovations. The Council also approved five property rezoning requests and the transfer of surplus property to the Shreveport Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce.

• Adopted council district map Plan 9B (4-3)
• Approved $1,368,050 budget for Caddo-Shreveport Sales and Use Tax Commission (7-0)
• Authorized issuance of up to $62.5M in General Obligation Refunding Bonds (5-2)
• Approved transfer of 2230 Jewella Avenue to Shreveport Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of Quinton St property from R-2 to C-2 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of West 70th St property from R-A to I-2 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of West 71st St and Saint Vincent Ave property from R-1-7 to C-1 (7-0)
• Rejected all bids for Bill Cockrell and Airport Park pool repairs as they exceeded budgets (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council is holding a special meeting solely to hear a request from the Shreveport Police Department to suspend an Alcohol Beverage Permit for Fat Tuesday’s, operating as Ant’s Urban Lounge. No other business will be conducted.

• Request from Shreveport Police Department to suspend alcohol permit for Fat Tuesday’s / Ant’s Urban Lounge

The City Council heard a request from the Shreveport Police Department to suspend the alcohol beverage permit for Fat Tuesday’s, operating as Ant’s Urban Lounge. The council voted to postpone the matter until June 27, 2022, provided the establishment remains closed.

• Postponed alcohol beverage permit suspension request for Fat Tuesday’s/Ant’s Urban Lounge until June 27, 2022 (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold an Administrative Conference on June 13 and a Regular Meeting on June 14. The agenda includes discussions on $62.5 million in general obligation refunding bonds, police vehicle purchases, and several budget amendments.

• Emergency resolution to purchase 4-6 Hellcats for the Shreveport Police Department
• Issuance of up to $62,500,000 in General Obligation refunding bonds
• Resolution to reject bids for Bill Cockrell Swimming Pool Repair (RFQ #22-524)
• Resolution to reject bids for Airport Park Pool Renovations (RFQ #22-525)
• Dedication of the 7900 block of Aaron Place in honor of Velma Johnson

The City Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the June 14, 2022, meeting. No substantive legislation was decided or voted upon during this session.

• Set agenda for June 14, 2022, City Council meeting

Human Resources Agenda and Minutes

The Shreveport Human Resources Board will consider several policy items including the annual report, a sick leave donation policy, the appeals procedure (Section 28), and a probationary employees policy (Section 20). The board will also hold an election for the Secretary position.

• Annual Report presentation
• Sick Leave Donation Policy discussion
• Appeals Process (Section 28) review
• Probationary Employees Policy (Section 20) review
• Election for Board Secretary

The board unanimously approved the creation of several Public Works positions and updated the city's recruitment and holiday policies. A proposal regarding the Employee Assistance Program was tabled.

• Approved creation of Project Management Assistant, Right of Way Manager, and Right of Way Representative positions (Unanimous)
• Approved creation of Crew Leader and Crew Member positions (Unanimous)
• Approved changes to Recruitment and Employment Section 10 to allow internal and external job postings to run simultaneously for seven days (Unanimous)
• Approved updates to the Holiday Calendar policy (Unanimous)
• Tabled request for Employee Assistance Program Section 25 (Unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The City Council is meeting to decide on several resolutions and ordinances, including a plan to reapportion council districts. The body will also discuss budget amendments for multiple city funds and various zoning changes.

• ORD 74: Amending the Code of Ordinances to reapportion city council districts
• RES 73: Agreement for the Greenwood Road Extension (Greenwood Industrial Park Road)
• ORD 73: Transfer of surplus vacant property to the Shreveport Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce
• ORD 61: Amendments to vehicle for hire license fees and taxicab fares
• Zoning cases for properties on Quinton Street, West 70th Street, West 71st Street, Wallace Avenue, and West 72nd Street

The Council approved an ordinance reducing the minimum airport transportation taxi fare to $15.00. Budget amendments were passed for the Streets and Community Development Special Revenue Funds. Several street dedications and honorary resolutions were also adopted.

• Approved Ordinance No. 61 of 2022 reducing minimum airport taxi fare to $15.00 (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance No. 65 of 2022 decreasing Streets Special Revenue Fund Operating Reserves by $14,000 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 66 of 2022 adding $204,800 to WIOA Adult Program in Community Development budget (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Rose McCulloch to Metropolitan Planning Commission (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute agreement for Greenwood Road Extension planning and construction (7-0)
• Approved street dedications for Pastor John H. James Sr. (1500 block Abbie St), Lloyd Thompson (1300 block Milam St), and Martha K. Carter (1100 block Texas Ave) (7-0)
• Authorized rejection of all bids for A.C. Steere Park repairs (RFQ #22-512) as they exceeded budget (7-0)
• Withdrew Resolution No. 124 of 2021 from the table (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold an Administrative Conference on May 23 and a Regular Meeting on May 24. The agenda includes several proposed budget amendments for various funds, multiple rezoning requests, and the authorization of a cooperative agreement for the Greenwood Road Extension.

• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for the Greenwood Road Extension
• Rejection of all bids for A.C. Steere Repairs, Replacements, and Installations Re-Bid (RFQ #22-512)
• Proposed budget amendments for General, Capital Projects, and Riverfront-Development funds
• Rezoning of property on Quinton Street from R-2 multi-family to C-2 corridor commercial
• Rezoning of property on West 70th Street from R-A rural-agricultural to I-2 heavy industrial

The Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the following day's meeting. No substantive legislation was voted on or adopted during this session, though the Council did vote to enter an executive session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session regarding Roy R. Cage v. Raheem A.B. Roque and City of Shreveport (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council is holding a special meeting solely to hear a request from the Shreveport Police Department to suspend an Alcohol Beverage Permit for Fat Tuesday's, operating as Ant's Urban Lounge. No other business will be conducted.

• Request from Shreveport Police Department to suspend Alcohol Beverage Permit for Fat Tuesday's / Ant's Urban Lounge

The City Council met to hear a request from the Shreveport Police Department to suspend the Alcohol Beverage Permit for Fat Tuesday’s (operating as Ant’s Urban Lounge). The Council voted to postpone the matter until June 13, 2022.

• Postponed alcohol permit suspension request for Fat Tuesday’s/Ant’s Urban Lounge until June 13, 2022 (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will meet to decide on several budget amendments, zoning changes, and oil and gas lease assignments. The body is also considering the appointment of Clarence Reese, Jr. as Fire Chief.

• Resolution 67: Hiring professionals for the issuance of up to $70,650,000 in general obligation bonds
• Resolution 56: Contract with Hol-Mac Corporation for 18 rear loader packers
• Ordinance 62: Rezoning Stoner Avenue (east of Creswell Avenue) from R-3 to C-1
• Ordinance 63: Rezoning Youree Drive (south of King Place) from I-1 to I-MU
• Ordinance 64: Rezoning Stevens Road & Flournoy Lucas Road from R-1-7 to R-1-7 (PUD)

The Council authorized the employment of professionals to issue up to $70.65M in general obligation bonds for public safety facilities. Other key actions included appointing a new Fire Chief, approving three rezoning requests, and allocating $150,000 to various non-profit organizations.

• Confirmed Clarence Reese, Jr. as Fire Chief (7-0)
• Approved employment of professionals for $70.65M in general obligation bonds (7-0)
• Allocated $150,000 to 17 non-profit organizations from Riverfront Development fund (7-0)
• Declared Fair Grounds Field at 3223 Bolinger Drive as surplus property (4-2)
• Rezoned Stoner Avenue property from R-3 to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial (7-0)
• Rezoned Youree Drive property from I-1 to I-MU Industrial Mixed-Use (7-0)
• Rezoned Stevens Road & Flournoy Lucas Road property to R-1-7 PUD (7-0)
• Overturned police decision to approve vehicle for hire license for Khristopher Vanroosendaal (5-2)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 10, 2022, following an administrative conference on May 9. Key decisions include authorizing up to $70.65 million in general obligation bonds, approving several oil and gas lease assignments, and voting on three zoning changes. The council will also consider budget amendments, a contract for 18 garbage packers, and a street dedication.

• RES 67: Authorizing up to $70,650,000 in general obligation bonds for the city
• RES 56: Approving a contract with Hol-Mac Corporation for 18 rear-loader garbage packers
• ORD 62: Rezoning property on Stoner Avenue from R-3 to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial)
• ORD 63: Rezoning property on Youree Drive from I-1 to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use)
• ORD 64: Rezoning property at Stevens Road & Flournoy Lucas Road to Planned Unit Development

The City Council met for an administrative conference to set the agenda for the May 10, 2022, meeting. The council took action on two taxi appeals, denying one license and postponing another. No other substantive legislation was decided during this session.

• Denied vehicle for hire license for Carol Moore, VIP Taxi Service (7-0)
• Postponed taxi appeal for Khristopher Vanroosendaal until May 10, 2022 (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding legal counsel, land leases, and equipment purchases. The agenda also includes proposed ordinances for zoning changes and budget amendments.

• Resolution 67: Hiring professionals for up to $70,650,000 in general obligation bonds
• Resolution 56: Contract with Hol-Mac Corporation for eighteen 25 cubic yard rear loaders
• Resolution 165: Tax abatement renewal for Venyu Solutions, LLC at 601 Milam Street
• Ordinance 62: Rezoning property on the south side of Stoner Avenue to C-1 District
• Ordinance 63: Rezoning property on the East side of Youree Drive to I-MU District

The City Council adopted several ordinances to levy ad valorem taxes for 2022, including a 11.3180 mill tax for general obligation bonds and a 17.770 mill tax for various city services. The Council also approved budget amendments for the Capital Projects and Streets Special Revenue funds and authorized a land lease with the FAA.

• Approved 11.3180 mill tax for general obligation bond payments (7-0)
• Approved 17.770 mill tax for street improvement, recreation, salaries, police/fire, and pensions (7-0)
• Approved 9.040 mill tax for the Downtown Development District (7-0)
• Approved $1,006,000 increase to Capital Projects Fund for street improvements (7-0)
• Approved $230,000 increase for Concrete Panel Replacement project (7-0)
• Authorized land lease at Fire Station #13 to FAA for wind-shear alert tower (7-0)
• Approved restoration tax abatement renewal for Venyu Solutions, LLC (7-0)
• Rejected all bids for flower bed maintenance (RFQ #22-509) and Lucas Administration Building roof (RFQ #22-516) (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold an Administrative Conference on April 25 and a Regular Meeting on April 26. The agenda includes discussions on hiring professionals for a $70,650,000 bond issuance, purchasing garbage loaders, and several zoning changes.

• Resolution to employ professionals for up to $70,650,000 in general obligation bonds
• Contract with Hol-Mac Corporation for eighteen 25 cubic yard rear loaders packers
• Tax abatement renewal for Venyu Solutions, LLC at 601 Milam Street
• Rezoning of property on Stoner Avenue from R-3 Multi-Family to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
• Rezoning of property on Youree Drive from I-1 Light Industrial to I-MU Industrial Mixed-Use

The City Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the upcoming April 26, 2022, meeting. No substantive legislation was voted on or decided during this session.

• Set the agenda for the April 26, 2022, City Council meeting

City Council Agenda

The City Council is deciding on several ad valorem tax levies for 2022 and budget amendments for capital projects and street funds. The body is also considering leases with the FAA and Shreveport HP Allendale, LLC, and a tax abatement for Venyu Solutions, LLC.

• ORD 51, 52, 53: Levying ad valorem taxes for 2022, including a 9.040 mill tax for the Downtown Development District
• RES 165: Restoration tax abatement renewal for Venyu Solutions, LLC at 601 Milam Street
• RES 132: Option to Ground Lease with Shreveport HP Allendale, LLC
• RES 44: Off-Airport Land Lease with the Federal Aviation Administration
• RES 56: Contract with Hol-Mac Corporation for 18 rear loader packers

The City Council approved multiple budget adjustments for the General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Airport Capital Improvements Fund. The council also established a new stop intersection at Fern Loop and Fern Circle and confirmed several executive appointments.

• Confirmed appointments for Public Works, Workforce Development, Housing Business Development, Human Relations Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 37 to establish Fern Loop and Fern Circle as a stop intersection (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 39 to increase General Fund Public Works improvements by $65,000 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 40 to establish Evers Drive Improvements project with $75,000 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 41 to decrease Streets Special Revenue Fund reserves by $126,000 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 42 to increase Valencia Spray Park project by $71,625 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 43 to increase DTN Action Plan Update FAA Grant by $405,000 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 54 authorizing a RAISE grant application for the Healthcare Development Corridor (6-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold an Administrative Conference on April 11 and a Regular Meeting on April 12. The agenda includes decisions on ground leases, tax abatement renewals, and several budget amendments for capital and street funds.

• Option to Ground Lease between the City and Shreveport HP Allendale, LLC
• Off-Airport Land Lease between the City and the Federal Aviation Administration
• Tax abatement renewal for Venyu Solutions, LLC at 601 Milam Street
• Budget amendments for Capital Projects Fund and Streets Special Revenue Fund
• Purchase of eighteen 25 cubic yard rear loaders packers from Hol-Mac Corporation

The City Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the following day's meeting. No legislative actions were voted on, though the council did enter an executive session to discuss a legal matter.

• Set the agenda for the April 12, 2022, City Council meeting
• Approved motion to enter executive session regarding Balentine Ambulance Services Inc v City of Shreveport (5-0)

Human Resources Agenda and Minutes

The Human Resources Board is meeting to discuss the creation of new positions across the Airport, Community Development, Public Works, and Information Technology departments. The board is also reviewing proposed policy amendments regarding the Employee Assistance Program, substance abuse screening, and return to work requirements.

• Proposed policy amendments for Employee Assistance Program (Section 25), Substance Abuse Screening (Section 22), and Return to Work Requirements (Section 26)
• Requests for new Airport positions: Operations Specialist and Operations Supervisor
• Requests for new Community Development positions: Financial Inclusion Program Manager and Housing Development Specialist
• Requests for four new Public Works engineering positions for Roadway and Drainage
• Requests for eight new Information Technology positions, including an IOT Architect and GIS Manager

The Board unanimously approved the creation of 15 new positions across the Airport, Community Development, Public Works, and IT departments. It also approved amendments to employee assistance, substance abuse screening, and return-to-work policies.

• Approved policy amendments to Section 25 Employee Assistance Program (Unanimous)
• Approved salary change for Airport Operations Supervisor and creation of entry-level Airport Operations Specialist (Unanimous)
• Approved new Financial Inclusion Program Manager and Housing Development Specialist positions (Unanimous)
• Approved new Engineer Intern, Chief Engineer, Engineer I, and Engineer II positions for Roadway and Drainage (Unanimous)
• Approved 8 new IT positions including Helpdesk Manager, IOT Architect, and Digital Media Manager (Unanimous)
• Approved Substance Abuse Screening (Section 22) and Return to Work Requirements (Section 26) policy changes (Unanimous)
• Approved new Benefits Coordinator class specification (Unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The City Council is meeting to decide on multiple budget amendments for general, capital projects, and street funds. The body will also consider a ground lease option with Shreveport HP Allendale, LLC and a tax abatement renewal for Venyu Solutions, LLC.

• RES 132: Option to Ground Lease with Shreveport HP Allendale, LLC
• RES 165: Restoration tax abatement renewal for Venyu Solutions, LLC at 601 Milam Street
• RES 37: Amending eligibility for the Shreveport Water Assistance Program (SWAP)
• RES 38: Rejection of all bids for Water and Sewer Pipe Bid IFB #22-005
• ORD 38: Amendment to the Criminal Code regarding catalytic converter theft

The City Council adopted several ordinances to amend 2022 budgets for capital projects, streets, and airport improvements. The council also approved the appointment of Tangela Hampton Sylvie to the Shreveport Airport Authority and passed resolutions honoring local citizens and organizations.

• Approved $1.04M for District A Roadway Improvement Project (6-0)
• Approved $200,000 for street lights at Wallace Lake Road and Southern Loop (6-0)
• Approved $8M in airport projects including airfield drainage and terminal construction (6-0)
• Approved $1M for Recreation Centers/Parks repairs and upgrades (6-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Tangela Hampton Sylvie to Shreveport Airport Authority (6-0)
• Authorized rejection of all bids for Water and Sewer Pipe IFB #22-005 (6-0)
• Approved donation of two surplus police vehicles to the Town of Oil City (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 38 of 2022 regarding illegal possession of catalytic converters (6-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will hold an Administrative Conference on March 21 and a Regular Meeting on March 22. The council will vote on resolutions including a ground lease option for the HP Allendale project, a tax abatement renewal for Venyu Solutions, and multiple budget amendments for capital projects and street improvements. Several ordinances are introduced for future adoption, including changes to inoperable vehicle violations, truck route restrictions, and catalytic converter theft penalties.

• RES 132: Authorizing an Option to Ground Lease between the City and Shreveport HP Allendale, LLC
• RES 165: Approving a restoration tax abatement renewal for Venyu Solutions at 601 Milam Street
• ORD 44 & 45: Amending procedures for inoperable vehicle violations and Environmental Court summons
• ORD 46: Prohibiting certain trucks on Williamson Way
• ORD 38: Amending criminal code to address catalytic converter theft

The City Council met for an administrative conference to set the agenda for the following day's meeting. The council voted to deny an alcoholic beverage handling card for Amanda Smith and entered an executive session regarding a legal matter.

• Denied alcoholic beverage handling card for Amanda Smith (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session regarding MSH Investment Properties, LLC v. COS (6-0)
• Set the agenda for the March 22, 2022, City Council meeting

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will vote on a $190 million water and sewer revenue refunding bond, confirm Wayne Smith as Chief of Police, and consider several appointments. The agenda also includes a public emergency declaration for a $3.9 million force main repair, a zoning change at Kings Highway and Thornhill Avenue, and multiple budget amendments.

• ORD 19: Authorizing up to $190 million in taxable Water and Sewer revenue refunding bonds, Series 2022
• ORD 24: Declaring a public emergency for the Stoner Force Main repair along Clyde Fant Parkway, ratifying $3.9 million expenditure
• ORD 26: Rezoning property at northeast corner of Kings Highway and Thornhill Avenue from R-HU to C-1 PUD
• Confirmation of Wayne Smith as Chief of Police
• RES 165: Approving a restoration tax abatement renewal for Venyu Solutions LLC at 601 Milam Street

The Council declared a public emergency to authorize approximately $3.9 million for repairs to the Stoner Force Main sewer collector. Several budget amendments were passed to fund roadway improvements on Glen Avenue and Cross Timbers Drive. The Council also approved a rezoning request at Kings Highway and Thornhill Avenue.

• Ratified $3.9M emergency repair of Stoner Force Main (6-1)
• Approved rezoning of Kings Highway and Thornhill Avenue to C-1 PUD (7-0)
• Approved $70,000 for Glen Avenue roadway improvements (7-0)
• Approved $90,000 for Cross Timbers Drive roadway improvements (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23 to canvass Dec 11, 2021 special election results (7-0)
• Authorized legal service agreement with six firms for AFFF/PFAS claims (7-0)
• Approved executive appointments including Chief of Police Wayne Smith (7-0)
• Authorized release of 10' utility easement for Muslim Community of Shreveport (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will meet to vote on several budget amendments, tax abatements, and personnel appointments. Key decisions include the issuance of significant revenue bonds and the ratification of emergency sewer repairs.

• ORD 19: Issuance of taxable Water and Sewer revenue refunding bonds not to exceed $190,000,000
• ORD 24: Ratification of approximately $3.9 million for emergency repair of Stoner Force Main
• RES 165: Restoration tax abatement renewal application for Venyu Solutions, LLC at 601 Milam Street
• ORD 26: Rezoning of property at northeast corner of Kings Highway and Thornhill Avenue to C-1 PUD
• Confirmation of Wayne Smith as Chief of Police

The City Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the upcoming March 8, 2022, meeting. No substantive legislative decisions were made during this session.

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will vote on several budget amendments, zoning changes, and a large bond issuance for water and sewer services. The body will also consider a $3.9 million emergency repair ratification for the Stoner Force Main.

• ORD 19: Issuance of taxable Water and Sewer revenue refunding bonds up to $190,000,000
• ORD 24: Ratification of approximately $3.9 million for emergency repair of Stoner Force Main
• RES 165: Restoration tax abatement renewal for Venyu Solutions, LLC at 601 Milam Street
• ORD 26: Rezoning northeast corner of Kings Highway and Thornhill Avenue to C-1 PUD
• RES 132: Option to Ground Lease between the City and Shreveport HP Allendale, LLC

The City Council approved the donation of surplus land to Volunteers of America of North Louisiana for permanent housing for low and moderate income families and seniors. The council also passed several budget amendments and two rezoning ordinances. Multiple resolutions were adopted to offer official apologies for 1963 civil rights incidents.

• Approved donation of surplus land to Volunteers of America of North Louisiana (7-0)
• Adopted official apologies for 1963 incidents at Little Union Baptist Church and Booker T. Washington High School (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of Legardy St. & Hawkins St. to Rural-Agricultural District (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of property on Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Expy to Heavy Commercial District (7-0)
• Approved $978,600 appropriation for Community Development Special Revenue Fund (7-0)
• Approved $1M transfer to Capital Projects Fund for roadway and drainage improvements (7-0)
• Approved closure and abandonment of sidewalk dedication in Cora Snowden Subdivision (7-0)
• Postponed executive appointment of Chris Elberson (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will discuss various budget amendments, zoning changes, and personnel pay schedules. The body is also considering the issuance of taxable revenue refunding bonds for water and sewer services.

• ORD 19: Issuance of taxable Water and Sewer revenue refunding bonds not to exceed $190,000,000
• RES 6: Amending pay schedules for municipal police and fire civil service personnel
• RES 165: Restoration tax abatement renewal for Venyu Solutions, LLC at 601 Milam Street
• ORD 204, 227, 11, 12: Four separate zoning map amendments for various city properties
• RES 132: Option to Ground Lease between the City and Shreveport HP Allendale, LLC

The City Council approved a 13% base pay increase for municipal police and fire personnel. Several budget amendments were passed, including the establishment of a $500,000 Guaranteed Income Program. The council also approved two zoning changes and the appointment of Jazmin Jernigan to the Historical Preservation Commission.

• Approved 13% base pay increase for police and fire personnel (6-0)
• Established $500,000 Shreveport Guaranteed Income Program (6-1)
• Approved $170,000 for District 3 Road Rehabilitation (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of David Raines Rd. and Willis St. to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of property west of Linwood Ave & south of W. 83rd St. to C-2 Corridor Commercial (7-0)
• Appointed Jazmin Jernigan to Historical Preservation Commission (6-0)
• Withdrew executive appointments of Kasey Brown and Shanerika Flemings (6-0)
• Authorized disposal of surplus passenger boarding bridges at Shreveport Airport (6-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will hold an Administrative Conference on Feb. 7 and a Regular Meeting on Feb. 8. Key items include a resolution to amend police and fire pay schedules, a $190 million water and sewer revenue refunding bond ordinance, and several zoning map amendments. The council will also consider appointments, a ground lease option for Allendale, and a tax abatement renewal for Venyu Solutions.

• Resolution 6: Amending pay schedules for municipal police and fire civil service personnel
• Ordinance 19: Authorizing up to $190 million in taxable Water and Sewer revenue refunding bonds
• Zoning Case 21-158-C: Rezoning property at Legardy St. & Hawkins St. from R-1-5 to R-A
• Zoning Case 21-185-C: Rezoning property at David Raines Rd. & Willis St. from R-1-5 to C-1
• Resolution 132: Authorizing an Option to Ground Lease with Shreveport HP Allendale, LLC

The Council met for an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the following day's meeting. No substantive legislation was voted on or decided during this session, other than a motion to enter executive session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss legal matters (6-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will hold a special meeting to consider an appeal regarding the denial of an alcohol permit for Sunny Liquor Store located at 1750 Martin Luther King Drive. No other business is scheduled for this session.

• Appeal of the denial of Sunny Liquor Store alcohol permit at 1750 Martin Luther King Drive

The City Council heard an appeal regarding the denial of an alcohol permit for Sunny Liquor Store. After hearing testimony and reviewing submitted comments, the Council voted to uphold the Shreveport Police Department's decision to deny the permit.

• Upheld Shreveport Police Department denial of alcohol permit for Sunny Liquor Store at 1750 Martin Luther King Drive (6-0)

Human Resources Agenda and Minutes

The Human Resources Board is meeting to consider requests for new staffing positions and specification revisions for the Public Works department. The board will also review proposed amendments to city policies regarding recruitment, holidays, and the Employee Assistance Program.

• Request for new Project Management Assistant position
• Request for new Right of Way Manager position
• Request for new Right of Way Representative position
• Proposed revisions to Crew Leader and Crew Member class specifications
• Proposed policy amendments to Recruitment and Employment, Employee Assistance Program, and Holiday sections

The board approved the creation of three new Public Works positions and revisions to Crew Leader and Crew Member specifications. It also approved updates to the city's recruitment process and holiday calendar, while tabling changes to the Employee Assistance Program.

• Approved creation of Project Management Assistant, Right of Way Manager, and Right of Way Representative positions (Unanimous)
• Approved revised class specifications for Crew Leader and Crew Member positions (Unanimous)
• Approved Recruitment and Employment Section 10 policy to allow internal and external job postings to run simultaneously (Unanimous)
• Approved updates to the Holiday Calendar, including Juneteenth and Veterans Day (Unanimous)
• Tabled request for Employee Assistance Program Section 25 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 21, 2021 (Unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will discuss several 2022 budget amendments for the General Fund, Public Works, and Capital Projects. The body is also deciding on zoning changes and the appointment of several city officials. Other items include a tax abatement renewal and a ground lease option.

• Tax abatement renewal application for Venyu Solutions, LLC at 601 Milam Street
• Rezoning of property west of Linwood Ave & south of W. 83rd St. from R-1-7 to C-2
• Rezoning of property on south side of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Expy from C-3 to C-4
• Rezoning of property at southeast corner of Legardy St. & Hawkins St. from R-1-5 to R-A
• Rezoning of property at northeast corner of David Raines Rd. and Willis St. from R-1-5 to C-1

The City Council approved the employment of attorney Michael Busada as special legal counsel. The council also authorized a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Baton Rouge Fire Department and issued a resolution honoring former Councilman James Flurry. Several executive appointments and legislative items were postponed.

• Approved employment of Michael Busada as special legal counsel at $150.00 per hour (5-0)
• Approved cooperative purchasing agreement with Baton Rouge Fire Department (5-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring James Flurry for nearly 20 years of public service (5-0)
• Postponed executive appointments for Kasey Brown, Chris Elberson, Jazmin Jernigan, and Shanerika Flemings (5-0)
• Postponed Resolution No. 132 of 2021 regarding ground lease with Shreveport HP Allendale, LLC (5-0)
• Postponed Resolution No. 165 of 2021 regarding tax abatement for Venyu Solutions, LLC (5-0)
• Withdrew Ordinance No. 191 of 2021 regarding land donation to Volunteers of America of North Louisiana (5-0)
• Postponed Ordinance No. 72 of 2021 regarding alcoholic beverage handling employee cards (5-0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold an Administrative Conference on January 24 and a Regular Meeting on January 25. The agenda includes decisions on a ground lease with Shreveport HP Allendale, LLC and several budget amendments for the General Fund and Capital Projects Fund.

• Ground lease option between the City and Shreveport HP Allendale, LLC
• Tax abatement renewal for Venyu Solutions, LLC at 601 Milam Street
• Proposed amendment to pay schedules for municipal police and fire civil service personnel
• Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Baton Rouge Fire Department
• Rezoning requests for properties near Linwood Ave and Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Expy

The City Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the following day's meeting. No substantive legislative decisions were made during this session.

• Set the agenda for the January 25, 2022, City Council meeting

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several resolutions, including endorsements for Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program participation for United Jewelers, Lee Hardware, United Jewelers Townhomes, and a renewal for Venyu Solutions at 601 Milam Street. The council will also consider establishing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, authorizing a ground lease option with Shreveport HP Allendale, LLC, and rejecting bids for a sewer video CCTV truck and Valencia Spray Park. Additionally, multiple budget amendments for 2022 funds and zoning changes for four properties are on the agenda.

• Public hearings and votes on tax abatement endorsements for United Jewelers (301 Crockett), Lee Hardware, United Jewelers Townhomes, and Venyu Solutions (601 Milam Street)
• Resolution to establish a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District (District F/Cedargrove)
• Authorizing mayor to execute an Option to Ground Lease with Shreveport HP Allendale, LLC
• Rejecting all bids for Sewer Video CCTV Truck (IFB #21-054) and Valencia Spray Park (IFB #21-063)
• Zoning changes: Legardy & Hawkins (R-1-5 to R-A), Hollywood Ave (R-1-7 to C-1), Southern Ave (R-A to I-1), David Raines & Willis (R-1-5 to C-1)

The City Council approved several budget ordinances to increase personal services funding across multiple departments, including a $982,000 transfer to SporTran for pay raises. The council also approved three restoration tax abatements and two rezoning requests. Councilman James Green was elected Chairman and Councilman Jerry Bowman was elected Vice-Chairman for 2022.

• Approved budget amendments for General Fund, Riverfront, and other enterprise funds (5-2)
• Approved $982,000 transfer to SporTran for 13% pay raises (5-2)
• Approved restoration tax abatements for United Jewelers, Lee Hardware, and United Jewelers Townhomes (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at Hollywood Ave. to Neighborhood Commercial (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at Southern Ave. to Light Industrial (7-0)
• Authorized rejection of all bids for Sewer Video CCTV Truck and Valencia Spray Park (7-0)
• Suspended alcohol possession laws for Krewe of Centaur and Gemini parades (7-0)
• Elected Councilman James Green as Chairman (4-2) and Councilman Jerry Bowman as Vice-Chairman (7-0)

City Council Agenda

The Shreveport City Council will hold public hearings and vote on resolutions endorsing Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program participation for three New Shreveport Renewal projects (United Jewelers, Lee Hardware, United Jewelers Townhomes) and a renewal for Venyu Solutions at 601 Milam Street. The council will also consider establishing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District for a proposed public improvement district in District F, and authorizing a ground lease option with Shreveport HP Allendale, LLC. Additionally, multiple budget amendments for 2022 funds and several zoning changes are on the agenda for introduction or final passage.

• Public hearings and votes on tax abatements for United Jewelers (301 Crockett), Lee Hardware, and United Jewelers Townhomes
• Resolution to establish a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District in District F (Cedar Grove area)
• Authorizing mayor to execute an Option to Ground Lease with Shreveport HP Allendale, LLC
• Rezoning properties: Legardy & Hawkins to R-A, Hollywood Ave to C-1, Southern Ave to I-1, David Raines & Willis to C-1
• Budget amendments for 2022 General Fund, Riverfront Development, Water & Sewerage, and other enterprise funds

The City Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the following day's meeting. No substantive legislative decisions were made during this session.

• Set the agenda for the January 11, 2022 City Council meeting