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Key outcomes
- Resolutions adopted (selected): Res. 192 (donation amendment for North Shore Port Bossier Association) — passed with 6 yes votes. Res. 193 (two-thirds vote requirement for changing the use of property designated for North Shore Public Safety Substation) — passed with 6 yes votes. Res. 194 (ratifying documents for a Community Development Block Grant agreement) — passed with 6 yes votes.
- Multiple cooperative endeavor agreements with the State of Louisiana Department of Treasury were approved, including funding for city lighting upgrades, AV Palmer Park, and Independence Park (Res. 201, 202, 203) — each recorded as passed with the council's stated tally of 6.
- Res. 11 (addendum to reject all bids for Fire Station No. 20 reconstruction IFB 24-060) was added to the agenda and passed with a recorded 6-0 vote.
- Res. 12 (service-and-maintenance agreement with Stryker Sales Corporation for life-pack monitor defibrillators, $132,000) was added to the agenda, introduced and later passed (two-reader requirement noted); recorded vote 6-0.

Zoning and ordinances
- Ordinance 156 (rezoning at Greenwood and Forge Road from I-2 to I-1) — adopted, recorded as passing with the council's tally.
- Ordinance 158 (amendments to billing and collection code, deposits for master-metered apartment complexes) — adopted; council discussion clarified a $100 per-unit deposit requirement going forward for master-metered apartments.
- Several zoning ordinances were adopted or postponed per council motion; some passed votes were recorded as \"passes with 6.\" Examples included Ordinance 159 (rezoning on West Canal Boulevard) and Ordinance 164 (rezoning on Lake Shore Drive) — both recorded as passed with council tallies.
- Several ordinances were introduced for second reading on Jan. 28, 2025, including budget amendments and capital-project appropriations (Ordinances 1-6 introduced; not adopted at this meeting).

Procedure notes
- The council followed the requirement that added resolutions must be approved for placement on the agenda by unanimous consent to add; in each case the council recorded a 6-0 vote to add and to adopt the measures as listed.
- Several items were noted as two-reader ordinances and will return for final passage according to the published schedule.

Why it matters: The adopted resolutions include grant-related cooperative agreements and capital and maintenance contracts that commit city resources or authorize procurement actions. Zoning approvals and ordinance amendments alter land-use permissions and administrative rules affecting utilities and business operations.

Votes at a glance (selection)
- Res. 192 — Approved (6-0)
- Res. 193 — Approved (6-0)
- Res. 194 — Approved (6-0)
- Res. 199 (Azteca/CityWorks license & maintenance) — Approved (6-0)
- Res. 200 (McKim and Creed supplemental agreement for water modeling) — Approved (6-0)
- Res. 201/202/203 (cooperative agreements with Louisiana Department of Treasury) — Approved (6-0)
- Res. 11 (reject bids for Fire Station #20 IFB 24-060) — Added and approved (6-0)
- Res. 12 (Stryker Sales service & maintenance, $132,000) — Added and approved (6-0)
- Ordinance 156 (I-2 to I-1 rezoning) — Adopted (6-0)
- Ordinance 158 (billing/collection code changes) — Adopted (6-0)
- Ordinance 159 (rezoning West Canal Blvd) — Failed/Passed notation in transcript; council commentary recorded (see transcript for full roll-call)

Ending: The council recorded votes on multiple administrative and land-use items; several ordinances were introduced for later readings and two late resolutions were added and adopted. For details on any single resolution or ordinance, see the full council agenda and minutes.
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Councilman Green asked property-standards leadership to identify which department or permit authority can remove or require correction of the dumpster. Director Dart said the property-standards code prohibits open storage unless stored in an enclosed structure and pointed to the code provision by number (section 3843) as a basis for enforcement.

\"In the property standards code, it says that you cannot have ... storage of personal t in such property unless the same shall be stored within an enclosed structure,\" Director Dart noted, adding that the lack of a top on the dumpster means it is not enclosed and the city has remedies available.

Staff told the council they would check whether a permit had been issued for the dumpster. Several council members urged the administration to determine the responsible department and pursue a remedy quickly because the constituent had called repeatedly.

Council members also raised similar dumping problems at apartment complexes, asked about placement of cameras to deter illegal dumping, and requested a timetable for camera delivery and placement. Director Dart and other staff said they would coordinate with sanitation, police and enforcement staff and return with a plan.

Why it matters: The item illustrates constituent-level code enforcement issues and how multiple departments' responsibilities (sanitation, property standards, permitting) can create ambiguity about which office is responsible for resolving neighborhood complaints.

Follow-up: Staff will determine whether a permit exists, whether the existing code (section 3843) provides a remedy, and which department will act. The administration also committed to follow up on scheduled enforcement visits to multiple apartment complexes where dumping has been reported.

Ending: Council members asked for a concrete next step to resolve the homeowner's complaint and a timeline for cleanup or enforcement actions.","A council member reported a persistent uncovered dumpster placed in a front yard and asked staff for enforcement options. Property-standards staff said code allows action under open-storage rules and that enforcement or permitting status will be checked.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6389370,"Shreveport police report drops in multiple crime categories and growing camera network",728,1605000,2333000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2113389-78028c4e448677ffc7b2a224d9d7e391&start=1605&end=2333","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2113389-78028c4e448677ffc7b2a224d9d7e391/thumbnail_1605000.jpg","/articles/6389370/Shreveport-City/Caddo-Parish/Louisiana/Shreveport-police-report-drops-in-multiple-crime-categories-and-growing-camera-network","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6389370-1cce2aad92b81bd237f726aec89a5a9c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204284&Signature=my-XQSs35BpB5AN6LIQpSFu0p7MJRHImxAgUaxoCIQ-OqRxS~mYWM0LPSvolCRmFryd506gVpAr2V7cUhyGumquMzGFlIT4ovGT5l8OkTH~~Oo2MrgTtBk3el7Wd9nDkSuZwV3163YtAl7gML43Kd6Jgkoa8dRcf-aJk81NTcEEnDYNzyiK3W9nkwXaMblPJh3Ny-DoNfE2cFYsyMTwXwbUQLOtk7PM~yo2TepghKEt1OySnPOmADEjIMJv9jzDWPkmCyG8mCdniIUJDXJZ4NGfKTcRNGZfhRarKU3qwWzkwDmgPa1GSVaC-KLFuqpMI3vkPR1y7zdAtcCwtiwJw6Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Shreveport police reported lower totals in 2024 for homicides, robberies, auto thefts, burglaries and several other major categories, and officials said technology and community cooperation helped drive improvements.

At the meeting, the chief said the city recorded 52 homicides in 2024 compared with 80 in 2023, a decrease of 28. He said arrests and shots-fired calls were also down and that the department's solvability rate for homicides is higher than national averages, attributing improvements in part to increased use of technology.

\"Many times our crimes are being solved within hours or minutes of their occurrence,\" the chief said, noting a homicide solvability rate \"up in the seventies and eighties\" (percent) and crediting a real-time crime center and camera feeds.

The department reported reductions including:
- Homicides: 80 (2023) to 52 (2024).
- Robberies: 206 to 156.
- Auto thefts: 1,237 to 996.
- Burglaries (residential and business combined): 1,592 to 1,235.

Police also reported a substantial decline in thefts from vehicles and related accessory thefts and noted firearms seizures remain high, though 2023 saw a higher weapons seizure total (1,204) than 2024 (1,100).

The chief described the city's real-time camera program as approaching 1,800 connected feeds and said the department anticipates needing more slots and capacity soon. He also said drone and armored vehicle deployment have aided operations and public safety responses.

Council members asked for maps showing where offenses are concentrated. The chief said staff can produce layered maps for specific crimes or timelines so the council can identify areas needing cameras or resources.

Why it matters: The data frame policing performance and resource allocation and informs council decisions about public safety investments such as camera purchases and real-time crime center capacity.

Follow-up: Council requested detailed mapping of crime incidents by neighborhood and the department committed to produce tailored maps. The chief also said the department will inform the council about timelines for the additional camera purchases and installations.

Ending: The chief closed by thanking staff and community partners; council members thanked officers and emphasized coordination between data, technology and prosecution.","The police chief reported year-over-year declines in several major crime categories and described expansion of the city's real-time camera feeds and use of technology to boost solvability rates.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6389375,"Council seeks second measurement and legal definition after dispute over East 70th Street liquor store",295,743000,1038000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2113389-78028c4e448677ffc7b2a224d9d7e391&start=743&end=1038","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2113389-78028c4e448677ffc7b2a224d9d7e391/thumbnail_743000.jpg","/articles/6389375/Shreveport-City/Caddo-Parish/Louisiana/Council-seeks-second-measurement-and-legal-definition-after-dispute-over-East-70th-Street-liquor-store","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6389375-3fb38130e5c80f1a5f938e04b3703fc5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204284&Signature=PURn10UfDsgPMjsmgMhg9MkKAMayGFZiVsCE6DEvG2XVP9db4GzyT~UVX-W-ylWrui196FCrJ2us3N-Bof4c3eFcJG-Zf2ZOdWoIlqK2A6k75d9mu59W3clFfiSqJn3OfE5WP3dkswB4UGEe37O-TWTPViBpf-VGGt-NbYwtx60bHqKdXqUMjtbicvv-lwyAJ09a5RURr9LryPaHJsinoTwQmqg40HwWiF36d8j-bwq9cpw0vMdp-DcjvL3ud~DUlY7fYR4IRWuiXIaqG6VFxf-id7l~AUFlABniJRhwXEY0qWUWBO8qtiO1YUyZK1bdOY0~Pb0PSLyFA2hxICU9Lw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council members and residents pressed city staff Tuesday over whether a liquor store on West 70th Street met the city's distance rules and whether the site should have been eligible for approval.

The matter began during public comment when a resident raised petitions opposing a new liquor store at \"300 369 East 70 Street\" (as spoken) and questioned whether the business sits less than the ordinance's required buffer from nearby houses and churches. Council members asked staff to provide more detail and for a second, independent measurement before the matter is considered resolved.

The dispute centers on how the city measures protected distances and which property points count as the liquor-store \"premises.\" Mister Clark, a planning staff member, said the city's planning office uses computerized measurements that calculate from the proposed liquor-store property line back to the nearest residential district line.

\"We measure, from ... the proposed liquor store property line, and measure back to where our side up front, to where the nearest residential district line is,\" Mister Clark said, adding that in this case the site \"did meet the measurements\" under the planning office method.

Shreveport Police Department personnel told the council they use a different field method. A police representative identified in the meeting as Chief Doo said SPD staff use a mechanical device and physically walk the measured distance when they perform their checks; he also noted state rules can be stricter than city ordinance for certain protections around schools and churches.

Attorney Edwards, the city attorney, told the council that the Unified Development Code contains definitions and that differences in who issues a certificate of occupancy versus a liquor license mean two separate sets of rules apply.

Why it matters: The city's liquor-license and zoning spacing rules protect schools, churches and residential areas from certain alcohol sales. If measurements differ between agencies, affected neighbors may not have had a meaningful opportunity to raise objections before approvals or permits were issued.

What the council directed: Council members asked Mister Clark to bring the planning office's raw measurements to the next council meeting and asked Chief Wayne to have Detective Bradley attend with SPD's field measurements so the council can compare the two methods. They also asked the city attorney to provide a clear, written definition of \"premises\" for the purpose of liquor-license spacing and to explain how the UDC and liquor-license ordinance interact.

Council members discussed options for an authoritative measuring method, including surveying by engineering staff or a licensed surveyor if necessary. Several members said a calibrated engineering measurement would resolve disputes if the computer map and SPD's walking method disagree.

No formal vote was taken. The council's action was to request documentation and for staff to return with the findings at the next meeting.

\"I'll bring more down to show you exactly how they're happening,\" Mister Clark said, and Councilman Jackson asked that Detective Bradley also attend the next meeting.

Ending: The council left the matter open pending the requested measurements and a legal definition from the city attorney. The next council meeting was set as the forum for comparing the measurements and clarifying which rules control in future liquor-license reviews.","Council members, neighborhood residents and city staff debated whether a newly approved liquor store on West 70th Street met spacing requirements. Council directed staff to produce independent measurements and asked the city attorney to clarify the legal definition of a liquor-store \"premises.\"","actionData","errors"]

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