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Key votes and outcomes (as announced in the chamber):

- Approval of minutes: Council approved minutes of the administrative conference and special meeting (March 10, 2025) and the March 11, 2025 city council meeting; clerk announced passage “with 7.”

- Executive appointments: The council confirmed multiple appointments (local workforce development board members, department directors and other appointees) in a single combined vote moved by Councilman Green and seconded by Councilman Jackson. The clerk announced the confirmation “passes with 7.” The appointments read into the record included (among others) nominees for the local workforce development board and departmental managers (names were read aloud during the meeting).

- Resolution 42 (retainer agreement with Butler Snow LLP): Motion to postpone was adopted; clerk recorded the postponement (passes with 7).

- Resolution 43 (authorizing payment of premiums and execution of documents to purchase insurance for city buildings/facilities and activities for the period beginning 04/01/2025): Moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Madam Chair; clerk announced “that passes with 7.”

- Resolutions 44–46 (opposing cuts to national aid programs; opposing mass firings of federal employees; opposing tariffs): The chair moved to postpone to add additional language; the postponements were approved and recorded (passes with 7).

- Resolution 47 (dedicating four corners near C.E. Byrd High School in honor of its 100th anniversary): Moved by Councilman Brooks and seconded by Councilman Green; clerk recorded passage “with 7.” Public remarks at the meeting included support from school representatives and alumni leaders.

- Introduction (not for adoption prior to 04/08/2025): Resolutions 48 (cooperative endeavor agreement with the Shreveport Regional Arts Council) and 49 (approval of oil/gas lease assignment to Panola Natural Gas) were introduced for later consideration.

- Ordinances introduced (not for adoption prior to 04/08/2025): Several ordinances were read into the record for future adoption, including amendments to the 2025 general fund budget (Ordinance 20), capital projects fund (Ordinance 21), multiple street/ alley closings (Ordinances 22–24), Unified Development Code amendments related to retail liquor sales (Ordinance 25), and a rezoning request (Ordinance 26).

- Ordinances on second reading/final passage:
- Ordinance 40 (lease of portions of Stage Works to G Unit Film and Television Louisiana): Amended and adopted (see separate article). Clerk announced “passes with 7.”
- Ordinance 15 (amendments to discontinuance-of-service adjustments for nonresidential water/sewer accounts): An amendment removing certain commercial definitions and clarifying billing notices passed. The amended ordinance was adopted; clerk announced “passes with 7.” The amendment added language about the timing of disconnection and a $250 administrative fee for disconnection; it also removed a requirement for a second warning notice and clarified notice language on bills.
- Ordinance 18 (general requirements for buildings — code amendment): Adopted; clerk announced “passes with 7.”
- Ordinance 19 (billing provisions — chapter 94 amendments): Adopted; clerk announced “passes with 7.”
- Ordinance 8 (dumpster rules on residential property): Postponed.

- Other procedural votes: Motion to accept a recommendation made by the city attorney during the 03/24/2025 executive session was moved by Councilman Jackson and seconded by Councilman Green; the clerk recorded passage with six votes in favor and one abstention.

What the transcript does and does not show

- The transcript records vote tallies as announced by the clerk (e.g., “passes with 7”), but individual roll‑call votes by member name were not included in the excerpt for most items; where individual vote names were not recorded, this summary reports the clerk’s announced tallies.

- Several items were introduced for future consideration (resolutions and ordinances listed above) and were not adopted at this meeting.

- Public comment on several agenda items occurred (notably on the Stage Works lease and the proposed anti‑squatter ordinance); the transcript includes supporters urging approval of the Stage Works lease and commenters urging rejection of the anti‑squatter ordinance. The council’s subsequent requests for committee follow‑up on homelessness were discussed as directions rather than formal adopted motions in the excerpt.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 25, 2025 City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Shreveport City Council confirmed appointments, approved an insurance purchase resolution, dedicated streets for C.E. Byrd High School’s 100th anniversary and adopted several ordinances including utility‑billing changes; several resolutions were postponed for additional language.","taxTitle","Shreveport City, Caddo Parish, Louisiana","taxId",3917,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":75,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":76,"_40":77,"_42":78,"_44":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6098324,"Public commenters urge council to reject anti‑squatter ordinance; member asks for special committee on homelessness",504,2175000,2679000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2824141-f4ed13a8bce347fcc668d11d731bd174&start=2175&end=2679","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2824141-f4ed13a8bce347fcc668d11d731bd174/thumbnail_2175000.jpg","/articles/6098324/Shreveport-City/Caddo-Parish/Louisiana/Public-commenters-urge-council-to-reject-antisquatter-ordinance-member-asks-for-special-committee-on-homelessness","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098324-97ae1ba39a324a65e2f95e2e466a15b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1769572232&Signature=bsUg0xlfXuf2yuhv7e2pCa1yRDRfwwuc0kOfM~ivqpLds-SHX640iAnf5uCZ23~y~RT7X78pakLcAbYG3n54GbwhUKeFHMh2~qCdwIbElCriklRq1O3OqsTaB6MzAh7ZVhgY6q7JGNXMN78gvsQEE0bKd~UnFlHEnrZM4U6S3BWJn4JFiqy5J1hfPiQWCi8J6aj9BDUhQc-HO31FtyqXbEU~aYw4y4m86fJ35ykNXHI6GQIoaWFHETamDCsoFUCC5BZUDAl3UYdnlTUeJ2G98UTcm8l1QJ0ZailUBDC6ew0bNPUeT1y7f9tbQAvFh1puRuEviBnnemqHalBo2LsuQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several public commenters urged the Shreveport City Council to reject a proposed anti‑squatter ordinance, saying it would harm people who are homeless or facing foreclosure rather than solve fire and safety risks.

John Glover told the council that framing the issue as one of criminality would worsen conditions for residents in affected neighborhoods. “Any place that has no opportunity will be a place filled with crime,” Glover said during the public‑comment period, adding he feared the ordinance’s tone and potential consequences.

Jerome Casey, who identified himself as born and raised in Shreveport and the chair of a local organization, asked the council to reject the ordinance and proposed alternative measures. Casey urged the city to lease apartments during the coldest days of the year to temporarily house people and to create mediation between homeowners and lenders where former homeowners are squatting in foreclosed properties. “These solutions would cause less harm to people than the anti‑squatter ordinance currently being proposed,” Casey said.

Following public comment, a council member asked the mayor and staff how the city will proceed after any ordinance enforcement to avoid displacement and repeated returns to the same sites. That council member requested a special committee of the council to examine post‑enforcement services and to coordinate with Lieutenant Bowman and social‑service providers. The speaker offered to serve on that committee and asked the committee to report back within the next few weeks. The transcript does not show a formal motion or a recorded vote to create that committee; the item was discussed as a proposed council direction rather than a formal action.

Councilman Green also raised property‑standards concerns during committee reports and acknowledged the need to coordinate enforcement with social services so people are not simply moved from one unsafe location to another.

No formal ordinance text was read into the record during the public‑comment period excerpt, and the public commenters referenced the proposed ordinance as an agenda item under discussion. The council did not adopt or reject the anti‑squatter ordinance in the recorded portion of the transcript; public comment concluded and the council proceeded to other business.","Several residents urged the Shreveport City Council to reject a proposed anti‑squatter ordinance, arguing it would criminalize people experiencing homelessness. A council member requested formation of a special committee to address post‑enforcement services and avoid simply displacing people.",{"_32":87,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":88,"_40":89,"_42":90,"_44":45,"_46":91,"_48":92,"_50":93,"_52":94,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":95,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":96,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6098329,"Council unanimously approves lease of Stage Works to G Unit Film and Television Louisiana",658,3118000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2824141-f4ed13a8bce347fcc668d11d731bd174&start=3118&end=3776","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2824141-f4ed13a8bce347fcc668d11d731bd174/thumbnail_3118000.jpg","/articles/6098329/Shreveport-City/Caddo-Parish/Louisiana/Council-unanimously-approves-lease-of-Stage-Works-to-G-Unit-Film-and-Television-Louisiana","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098329-8be8442b43e6154e5a09592e924f2be5/orig.mp4?Expires=1769572232&Signature=aBKscB5l--EFt~fOZPazAU1UN4W5DLHGyDUJDa4ZNOIJMFsqZiZnYgFpGkXrs1B9bLjaCG~HQhnfSQ9O85ihpkWq2-Nvf7h4BiOfggFTSw8h6VqVzoZW1icqT8hGrRZWkl2lAlLO4VnmzfDw-lybsqoijlcYAIrbE95SoCHuVgoBwmHnDKPDsyKU88Nxor2jEorTkofout-EzkFsgVG27hwhtuPlPwEAlBB75vHoL98mJjsqD6tVHCxxDtA00dnYrkUASZrSIIq41-JRoZDWbpftTrqbP4QGsoTCvYb~Hxo~6ofPa~lAm~F9pcUKbv3V7j0vGiE-NWegWq-Z0dzf3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Shreveport City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to authorize a lease of portions of the city-owned Stage Works (Expo Hall) to G Unit Film and Television Louisiana.

The ordinance (No. 40), as amended to correct the date the lease was available for public inspection, passed on a 7-0 vote after multiple council members and public supporters described the proposal as an economic development and tourism opportunity for downtown Shreveport.

The amendment (Amendment 1) clarifies the date the lease was available for inspection in the office of the clerk of counsel; Councilman Green moved the amendment and Councilman Jackson seconded it. The underlying ordinance — moved by Councilman Green and seconded by Councilman Jackson — was approved following debate and public comment.

Curtis Jackson, appearing in the chamber, described the project as personal and far‑reaching. “This project is a legacy project for me,” Jackson said during public remarks earlier in the meeting. After the council vote and photo opportunities, Jackson told the council he intended to make the facility a regular site of activity and said, “I promise y’all I will over deliver.”

Craig Lee, chair of Get Up Incorporated, urged the council to approve the lease in public comment, saying Jackson “represents the best opportunity” in North Central Louisiana to increase tourism revenues.

Council members who spoke in favor emphasized collaboration with the mayor’s office, Visit Shreveport‑Bossier and city administration to maximize the facility’s use. Councilman Talifaro (spoke at length) framed the lease as part of a broader downtown strategy to bring family‑oriented tourism and youth programming to the Expo, while Councilman Butcher said he would not be a “no” vote and expressed support after discussions with the mayor and staff.

The passage authorizes the mayor to execute the lease documents consistent with the terms read into the record and as amended. City staff and the city attorney remained on the record during debate to clarify legal and procedural points.

The council briefly paused after passage for a group photo with Jackson and members of the council and administration.

Votes at the final roll call were announced by the clerk as “passes with 7.” No individual roll‑call names were recorded in the minutes for the ordinance vote in the transcript excerpt.

This ordinance will now be implemented according to the lease terms and standard municipal contracting procedures; the transcript did not specify a start date for the lease or a dollar amount in the chamber record.","The Shreveport City Council voted 7-0 to authorize a lease of parts of the city-owned Stage Works (Expo Hall) to G Unit Film and Television Louisiana after amendment correcting the public‑inspection date. The vote followed public support for the project and comments from the lessee.","actionData","errors"]

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