Shreveport public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 31, 2022 ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council will consider ordinances to increase the salaries of the mayor and council members, along with budget amendments and a property use agreement with Red River Bend, LLC. The meeting also includes a street name change and updates to parking and contract rules.
- Ordinance to increase mayor's salary (Ordinance 220)
- Ordinance to increase city council salaries (Ordinance 221)
- Agreement with Red River Bend, LLC for use of city-owned property (Resolution 158)
- Amendments to 2022 Capital Improvements, Convention Center Hotel Enterprise Fund, and General Fund budgets (Ordinances 216-218)
- Street name change of Red Fox Circle to God's Country (Ordinance 135A)
The City Council adopted three ordinances to amend 2022 budgets, including a significant shift in water and sewer infrastructure funding. Several other resolutions and ordinances regarding city salaries and property use were postponed to January 10, 2023.
- Approved Ordinance No. 216 of 2022 to amend the 2022 Capital Improvements Budget, increasing City-Wide Sewer Infrastructure by $21,129,885 (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 217 of 2022 to amend the 2022 Convention Center Hotel Enterprise Fund Budget, establishing $2,000,000 for professional services (4-2)
- Approved Ordinance No. 218 of 2022 to amend the 2022 General Fund Budget, transferring $2,000,000 from operating reserves to the Convention Center Hotel Fund (4-2)
- Approved Ordinance No. 219 of 2022 regarding the execution of contracts associated with purchases (6-0)
- Withdrew Ordinance No. 213 of 2022 relative to overtime parking (6-0)
- Postponed action on Resolution No. 155, 158, and 159 to January 10, 2023 (6-0)
- Postponed action on Ordinance No. 220 (Mayor salary), 221 (Council salary), and 222 (cash buyers at city facilities) to January 10, 2023 (6-0)
- Removed Resolution No. 166 of 2021 from the table and postponed action to January 10, 2023 (6-0)
December 31, 2022 Organizational Meeting
The Shreveport City Council will hold an organizational meeting to elect its officers, including Chairman, Vice Chairman, Clerk of Council, and Chief Deputy Clerk of Council. The meeting includes call to order, invocation, roll call, public comments, and remarks by the presiding officer.
- Election of City Council officers: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Clerk of Council, Chief Deputy Clerk of Council
The City Council held an organizational meeting to elect its officers for 2023. The council appointed a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Clerk of Council, and Chief Deputy Clerk of Council.
- Elected Councilman James Green as Chairman of the City Council for 2023 (4-2)
- Elected Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor as Vice-Chairman of the Council for 2023 (6-1)
- Elected Kendra Joseph as Clerk of Council (7-0)
- Elected LaTonya Bogan as Chief Deputy Clerk of Council (7-0)
- Denied motion to elect Councilman Grayson Boucher as Chairman (2-4)
December 22, 2022 Administrative Conference and City Council Meeting
The Shreveport City Council will consider resolutions authorizing an oil, gas, and mineral lease on city property, dedicating a street block in honor of Fred A. Caldwell Sr., and allocating funds to nonprofits from the 2023 Riverfront Development fund. They will also introduce ordinances to raise the mayor's and council members' salaries and amend budgets for capital improvements, the convention center hotel, and the general fund.
- Resolution 141: Authorizing a request to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources for an oil, gas, and mineral lease on city property in District D.
- Resolution 154: Dedicating the 6800 block of Rockwell Place in honor of Fred A. Caldwell, Sr.
- Resolution 157: Allocating funds to specific nonprofits from the 2023 Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund.
- Ordinance 220: Introduction of an ordinance to increase the mayor's salary.
- Ordinance 221: Introduction of an ordinance to increase city council members' salaries.
The City Council approved funding for 10 non-profit organizations and authorized a request for public bids on an oil, gas, and mineral lease. The council also dedicated a block of Rockwell Place in honor of Fred A. Caldwell, Sr. and confirmed several executive appointments.
- Approved $150,000 allocation to 10 non-profits from the 2023 Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund (4-1)
- Adopted Resolution No. 141 of 2022 to seek public bids for an oil, gas and mineral lease (5-0)
- Dedicated the 6800 block of Rockwell Place in honor of Fred A. Caldwell, Sr. (5-0)
- Confirmed executive appointments for Caddo Bossier Port Commission, Shreveport Workforce Development Board, and others (5-0)
- Honored Gerry May for anchoring and reporting skills (5-0)
- Withdrew Resolution No. 144 of 2022 regarding a cooperative endeavor agreement (5-0)
- Postponed Resolution No. 155 of 2022 regarding a purchasing agreement with New Orleans (5-0)
- Postponed Ordinances 213, 216, 217, 218, and 219 of 2022 (5-0)
December 13, 2022 City Council Meeting
The Shreveport City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on annexing property in Caddo Parish (Ordinance 193 of 2022). The council is also set to adopt the 2023 budgets for multiple city funds, including the General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Water and Sewerage Fund. Other items include final passage of ordinances on political sign regulations, a residential rental property registration program, and several zoning reclassifications.
- Public hearing and final vote on annexation of property in Section 7 (T16N-R13W), Caddo Parish (Ordinance 193 of 2022)
- Adoption of 2023 General Fund Budget (Ordinance 160) and 16 other 2023 fund budgets
- Final passage of ordinance creating a residential rental property registration program (Ordinance 195)
- Rezoning of property on Greenwood Road from I-1 light industrial to C-3 general commercial (Zoning Case 22-175-C)
- Rezoning of property on Stoner Avenue from R-3 multi-family to C-2 corridor commercial (Zoning Case 22-197-C)
The City Council approved the 2023 General Fund and multiple enterprise fund budgets. It also passed several ordinances amending 2022 budgets and approved the annexation of a 69.981 acre parcel. Legal retainers for water service litigation and planning commission matters were also authorized.
- Adopted 2023 General Fund Budget (6-0)
- Adopted 2023 Capital Projects Fund Budget as amended (6-0)
- Approved annexation of 69.981 acre parcel in Section 7 (4-2)
- Approved demolition permit for 1504 Peabody Street (6-0)
- Authorized retainer for attorney Joey Greenwald for water/sewer disconnection litigation (5-0)
- Authorized retainer for Richard M. John, APLC for Planning Commission (5-0)
- Approved $85,276.80 donation from Caddo Parish Commission for fire department ballistic vests (6-0)
- Rezoned property north of Greenwood Road from I-1 to C-3 (6-0)
December 12, 2022 Administrative Conference Meeting
The Shreveport City Council will hold an Administrative Conference on December 12 and a Regular Meeting on December 13, 2022. The council is set to adopt the 2023 budgets for multiple city funds, including the General Fund, Water and Sewerage Fund, and Airport Enterprise Fund. A public hearing is scheduled on an ordinance to annex property in Caddo Parish. The council will also consider resolutions authorizing an oil and gas mineral lease, accepting an $85,276.80 donation for the Fire Department, and approving a demolition permit at 1504 Peabody Street.
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 193 of 2022 to annex property in Section 7 (T16N-R13W), Caddo Parish
- Adoption of 2023 General Fund Budget (ORD 160) with multiple amendments
- Resolution to accept $85,276.80 donation from Caddo Parish Commission for the Fire Department (RES 145)
- Resolution authorizing oil, gas and mineral lease on city-owned property in District D (RES 141)
- Rezoning of property on Greenwood Road from I-1 light industrial to C-3 general commercial (ORD 196)
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 agenda for December 13, 2022, meeting
November 18, 2022 Administrative Conference and City Council Meeting
The Shreveport City Council will hold a public hearing on annexing property in Caddo Parish and vote on multiple ordinances including zoning changes, budget amendments, and a short-term rental ordinance. The meeting also includes final adoption of 2023 budgets for the General Fund, Capital Projects, and other funds.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 193 of 2022 to annex property in Section 7 (T16N-R13W), Caddo Parish
- Final passage of Ordinance 157 adding special exception use approval standards for short-term rental properties
- Final passage of Ordinance 195 creating a residential rental property registration program
- Final passage of Ordinance 194 amending healthcare costs for full-time active employees and retirees
- Introduction of Resolution 145 accepting $85,276.80 donation from Caddo Parish Commission for Fire Department
The City Council adopted an ordinance establishing special exception use approval standards for short-term rental properties. The council also approved several budget amendments for capital projects, general funds, and park expansions, and confirmed Kristina Douglas as a hearing officer.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 157 of 2022 establishing short-term rental property approval standards (5-1)
- Approved Resolution No. 138 of 2022 to submit a 2021 Annual Action Plan amendment to HUD for $3,584,981 in HOMEARP funding (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 146 of 2022 to use $1,000,000 in city funding for C.C. Antoine Park Expansion (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Kristina Douglas as Hearing Officer for Electronic Traffic Enforcement (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 178 of 2022 to increase 2022 SporTran Capital Improvements by $1,457,315 and establish a $2,435,000 bus shelter project (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 179 of 2022 increasing Choice Neighborhood Park funding by $1,447,700 (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 180 of 2022 increasing Resilient Park Project funding by $2,930,400 (6-0)
- Dedicated 100 block of Fondren Circle to Lawson J. Schuford, Jr. and 1400 block of Peabody Street to Charlie Caldwell, Jr. (5-0 and 6-0)
November 7, 2022 Administrative Conference and City Council Meeting
The Shreveport City Council will hold an administrative conference and regular meeting to discuss and vote on a wide range of items, including multiple 2023 fund budgets, a residential rental property registration program, and several zoning and ordinance changes. The agenda also includes resolutions to waive fees for a food bank construction, accept a donation for the fire department, and authorize legal retainer agreements. Several items are tabled from previous meetings, and an executive session is scheduled for a pending lawsuit.
- Resolution 137: Waiving all city permit and inspection fees for the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana's new food pantry building on Mt. Zion Road.
- Resolution 145: Accepting an $85,276.80 donation from Caddo Parish Commission for the Fire Department.
- Ordinance 195: Creating a residential rental property registration program in the Unified Development Code.
- Ordinance 196: Rezoning property on Greenwood Road from I-1 light industrial to C-3 general commercial.
- Introduction of 2023 budgets for General Fund, Water and Sewerage Fund, and multiple other funds.
The City Council approved a fee waiver for a new food pantry building and confirmed a new appointment to the Downtown Development Authority. Several budget ordinances and a short-term rental ordinance were postponed.
- Approved waiver of all city permit and inspection fees for Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana (7-0)
- Approved appointment of Dr. Chelette Holden to the Downtown Development Authority (7-0)
- Recognized November 2022 as Alzheimer’s Month (7-0)
- Postponed Resolution No. 138 regarding 2021 Annual Action Plan amendment (7-0)
- Postponed Resolution No. 140 regarding Fondren Circle dedication (7-0)
- Postponed Ordinance No. 157 regarding short-term rental property standards (7-0)
- Postponed 12 budget ordinances (Nos. 178-189) until November 18, 2022 (7-0)
- Introduced Resolutions 141-145 and Ordinances 135A, 192-196 for future consideration
October 25, 2022 City Council Meeting
The Shreveport City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 25, 2022, to consider adopting 20 budgets for fiscal year 2023, including the General Fund, Capital Projects, and enterprise funds. The council will also vote on final passage of ordinances to update the Unified Development Code for political signs and short-term rental regulations, and amend fees for false alarms and electronic traffic enforcement. Several resolutions and budget amendments for 2022 are also on the agenda.
- Adoption of 2023 budgets for General Fund, Capital Projects, Water and Sewerage, Airport, and other funds
- Final passage of Ordinance 109 updating Unified Development Code regulations for political signs
- Final passage of Ordinance 157 adding special exception use approval standards for short-term rental properties
- Resolution 133 authorizing a request for bids on an oil, gas, and mineral lease on city-owned property in District G
- Introduction of 14 ordinances amending 2022 budgets for various funds
The City Council adopted several ordinances to amend 2022 budgets for the General Fund, Capital Fund, and other enterprise funds. Key approvals include funding for new fire stations, police headquarters, and street lighting. The Council also authorized a request for public bids on mineral leases in District G.
- Approved funding for Fire Stations #14 and #15 relocation, Fire Academy renovations, and Central Police Headquarters (7-0)
- Approved $5M for street lighting (7-0)
- Authorized public bids for oil, gas, and mineral leases in District G (7-0)
- Approved certification of compliance for the State Off-System Bridge Replacement Program (7-0)
- Dedicated the 3000 block of Zeke Drive in honor of Howard Allen (7-0)
- Tabled appointment of Kristina Douglas as Hearing Officer for Electronic Traffic Enforcement (7-0)
- Postponed ordinance regarding short-term rental property standards (7-0)
- Rescheduled November 8 meeting to November 7 due to Election Day (7-0)
October 24, 2022 Administrative Conference Meeting
The Shreveport City Council will hold an Administrative Conference on October 24 and a Regular Meeting on October 25. The agenda includes introduction of 2023 budgets for multiple funds, a proposed ordinance to add special exception use approval standards for short-term rental properties, and several budget amendments for 2022. Also up for discussion is a resolution authorizing the city marshal to receive additional fees up to 50% of his salary.
- Introduction of 2023 budgets for General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Airport Enterprise Fund, and 17 other funds
- Ordinance to add special exception use approval standards for short-term rental properties (Ordinance 157)
- Resolution authorizing City Court marshal to receive fees up to 50% of his salary (Resolution 110)
- Ordinance amending false alarm appeals process (Ordinance 154)
- Ordinance amending revenue from Electronic Traffic Enforcement (Ordinance 156)
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 October 25, 2022 City Council meeting
October 11, 2022 City Council Meeting
The City Council is reviewing 18 separate budget ordinances for the 2023 fiscal year across various city funds. The body is also deciding on four specific zoning changes and introducing new standards for short-term rental properties.
- Rezoning of East Kings Highway and East 70th Street from rural agriculture to heavy commercial
- Rezoning of Pine Hill Road east of Devereaux Road from single-family to multi-family residential
- Rezoning of Lexington Avenue south of Pierremont Road from single-family to neighborhood commercial
- Introduction of special exception use approval standards for short-term rental properties
- Proposed 2023 budgets for General Fund, Water and Sewerage, and Airport Enterprise funds
The City Council approved several zoning changes and a modified payment in lieu of tax for the Galilee Senior Housing Project. The council also approved executive appointments and rejected all bids for SB-2 Grey Base Rock due to document errors. The 2023 Budget Ordinances were tabled until December 13, 2022.
- Approved Modified PILOT for Galilee Senior Housing Project (7-0)
- Authorized rejection of all bids for SB-2 Grey Base Rock IFB #22-068 (7-0)
- Approved executive appointments for Housing Authority, Port Commission, and Historic Preservation Commission (7-0)
- Postponed appointment of Kristina Douglas as Hearing Officer for Electronic Traffic Enforcement (7-0)
- Approved rezoning of East Kings Highway and East 70th Street to C-4 heavy commercial (7-0)
- Approved rezoning of Pine Hill Road property to X R-3 multi-family residential (7-0)
- Approved adding 'Bar' use to PUD at Provenance Place Blvd and Chestnut Park Lane (7-0)
- Approved rezoning of Lexington Avenue property to C-1 neighborhood commercial (7-0)
October 10, 2022 Administrative Conference Meeting
The City Council is meeting to discuss the adoption of numerous 2023 fund budgets and several 2022 budget amendments. The body will also consider zoning changes for properties on East Kings Highway, Pine Hill Road, Provenance Place Boulevard, and Lexington Avenue.
- Rezoning southeast corner of East Kings Highway and East 70th Street from rural agriculture to heavy commercial
- Rezoning north side of Pine Hill Road from single-family residential to multi-family residential
- Rezoning east side of Lexington Avenue south of Pierremont Road from single-family residential to neighborhood commercial
- Introduction of 18 separate 2023 budget ordinances for various city funds
- Proposed special exception use approval standards for short-term rental properties
The City Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the following day's meeting. No substantive legislative actions were decided during this session.
- Set the agenda for the October 11, 2022 City Council meeting