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ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

March 12, 2007

FOR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS

March 13, 2007

Monday, March 12, 2007 and Tuesday, March 13, 2007 Government Plaza Chambers

3:00 p.m. 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor

Inquires (318) 673-5262

Public Notice: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Monday, March 12, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. and Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.

Both meetings will be held in the Government Chambers at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation.

3. Roll Call.

4. Approve Minutes: Administrative Conference (Monday, February 26, 2007) and City Council Meeting (Tuesday, February 27, 2007).

5. Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests, and Communications of the Mayor which are required by law.

Reports:

a. Convention Center and Convention Center Hotel (To include detailed personnel report from SMG)

b. Property Standards Report

6. Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 33 of 2007: ANNEXATION – TAG NO. 06-02: Enlarging the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport – A 10-acre tract of land located east of East Kings Highway and North of Bagley Road in Section 34 (T17N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Wooley)

7. Confirmations and/or Appointments, Adding Legislation to the Agenda, and Public Comments.

A. Confirmations and/or Appointments:

City Attorney: Ms. Terri Scott

Metropolitan Planning Commission: Ms. Mary Wilson

Mr. Winzer Andrews

Architectural & Engineering Selection Committee: Mr. Ron Weems

Mr. David Aubrey

B. Adding Legislation to the Agenda

C. Public Comments (Agenda Items to be Adopted)

8. CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION

A. TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCES: None.

B. TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

28 Authorizing Belle Cherri Land Co., located at 5919 Buncombe Rd., to connect to the Water and Sewer System of the City of Shreveport and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Near District F/Shyne)

29 Authorizing Belle Cherri Land Co., located at 5923 Buncombe Rd., to connect to the Water and Sewer System of the City of Shreveport and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Near District F/Shyne)

30 Authorizing Methvin’s Ace Hardware, Inc., located at 9830 Mansfield Rd, to connect to the Water & Sewer System of the City of Shreveport, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Near District E/Webb)

ORDINANCES: None.

9. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION

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

27 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a cooperative endeavor agreement with James Burton International Guitar Festival, Inc., and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

31 Authorizing the Mayor to accept a donation from Chemtrade Logistics/Chemtrade Refinery Services, Inc., and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

32 Declaring the City’s interest in certain adjudicated properties as surplus, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.(A/Lester/B/Walford/G/Bowman)

33 Amending Resolution No. 190 of 2002 and Resolution No. 98 of 2003 to require reports concerning the operation of the Convention Center and the Convention Center Hotel, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (Not to be adopted prior to March 27, 2007)

34 Authorizing donation of surplus Shreveport Police Vehicles to the City of Gibsland, Louisiana, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

35 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the cooperative endeavor agreement with the Louisiana Economic Development Corporation and Stageworks of Louisiana, LLC in connection with an economic development award program loan; to authorize the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Shreveport with regard to the amendment; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (Not to be adopted prior to March 27, 2007)

39 Amending the 2007 General Fund Budget, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

40 Amending the 2007 Airports Enterprise Fund Budget, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

41 Amending the 2007 Golf Fund Budget, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

42 Amending the 2007 Budget for the Police Grants Special Revenue Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

43 Amending the 2007 Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund Budget, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

44 Adopting the 2007 Budget for the Information Technology Internal Service Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

45 Authorizing the City to close the at-grade railroad crossing of the UPRR (Union Pacific Railroad), and Live Oak Drive located between Shady Lane Drive, and Mansfield Highway, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Public Hearing - March 27, 2007) (E/Webb)

46 Authorizing the City to close the at-grade railroad crossing of the UPRR (Union Pacific Railroad), Levy Street located between Linwood Avenue and Texas Street, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Public Hearing - March 27, 2007) (B/Walford)

47 Authorizing the City to close the at-grade railroad crossing of the UPPR (Union Pacific Railroad) and Church Street located between Flournoy Lucas Road and Martin Street, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Public Hearing - March 27, 2007) (E/Webb)

48 Closing and abandoning the 20 foot-wide alleyway located between Allen and Pierre Streets in the Flanagan Subdivision in the TAL 9 located in the NW ¼ of Section 36 (T18N-R14W), Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

49 Changing the name of the Civic Center to the James C. Gardner Building, and to Otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford/F/Shyne)

50 Amending the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

D. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (Numbers are assigned Ordinance Numbers)

32 Declaring certain adjudicated properties to be surplus and to authorize the Mayor of the City of Shreveport to donate the City of Shreveport’s tax interest in certain surplus adjudicated properties, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester/B/Walford)

33 ANNEXATION – TAG NO. 06-02: Enlarging the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport – A 10-acre tract of land located east of East Kings Highway and North of Bagley Road in Section 34 (T17N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Wooley)

38 Amending the 2007 Community Development Special Revenue Fund Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

34 ZONING - C-11-07: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the north side of Avocado Drive at Mayhaw Circle, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1H, Urban, One-Family Residence District, to R-1H-E, Urban, One-Famioly Residence/Extended Use District limited to a “Leasing/Management/Community Center Building” only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

35 ZONING – C-13-07: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance by rezoning property located on the southwest corner of Alston Street, and Dale Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-3, Urban, Multi-Family Residence to R-3-E, Urban Multi-Family Residence/Extended Use District, Limited to “A Grocery Store” only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

36 ZONING – C-15-07: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance by rezoning property located on a certain tract of land 600 feet west of Norris Ferry Road, and also being 1400 feet north of the Southern Loop, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-A, Residence-Agriculture District, to R-1D (PUD), Urban, One-Family Residence (Planned Unit Development) District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Wooley)

37 ZONING – C-19-07: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance by rezoning property located on the northwest corner of Anna Street and Hearne Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1H, Urban, One Family Residence District to B-1, Buffer Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Bowman)

10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Resolution No. 100 of 2006: Authorizing the release of mortgages and cancellation of promissory notes executed by Shreveport Publishing Corporation (now Snap Property, LLC) in favor of the City of Shreveport in connection with the neighborhood improvement leveraging project and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Introduced June 13, 2006 – Tabled - November 28, 2006)

2. Ordinance No. 122 of 2006: An Ordinance to amend portions of Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances relative to traffic and vehicles and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester) (Introduced August 22, 2006 – Tabled - November 28, 2006)

3. Ordinance No. 131 of 2006: Amending certain sections of Chapter 38 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to housing and property standards and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Introduced August 22, 2006 – Tabled November 28, 2006)

4. Ordinance No. 204 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 Budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Disparity Study) (A/Lester) (Introduced November 14, 2006 – Tabled December 12, 2006)

5. Ordinance No. 205 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Introduced November 14, 2006 – Tabled December 12, 2006)

6. PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEAL: HBO0600239 – 4133 San Jacinto Avenue (G/Bowman) Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Swift, 3020 Regent Street, Shreveport, LA 71109 (B/Walford) (Postponed December 21, 2006 until March 26, 2007)

7. PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEAL: HBO0600281 – 2524 W. College Street Mr. Billy Draydon, 2536 W. College Street, Shreveport, LA (G/Bowman) (Postponed December 26, 2006 until March 26, 2007)

8. ABO APPEAL: Mr. Marcus Stephens, 8500 Jackson Square Apt., #18E, Shreveport, LA 71115 (D/Wooley) GiGi’s Martini Room, Commerce Street, Shreveport, LA) (B/Walford) (Postponed until outcome of upcoming trial)

9. Ordinance No. 13 of 2007: ZONING APPEAL – C-101-06: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, the City of Shreveport by rezoning property located on the south side of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop 1500 feet east of Ellerbe Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-A, Residence Agriculture, to B-2 Neighborhood Business District, with PBG (Planned Building Group) approval, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Wooley) (Remanded to MPC February 13, 2007)

10 Ordinance No. 14 of 2007: ZONING APPEAL – C-1-07: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance by rezoning property located on the south side of Knight Street, 400 feet east of Eastwood Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-A, Residence Agriculture to R-1H, Urban, One-Family Residence District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Long) (Remanded to MPC February 13, 2007)

11. Resolution No. 184 of 2006: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into, or request the Authority to enter into, one or more Swap Agreements, all in connection with certain outstanding bonds of the City or the Authority and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Tabled February 27, 2007)

11. NEW BUSINESS:

PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEAL

Mr. Johnny R. Green, 3117 Hollywood Ave, Shreveport, LA 71108 (F/Shyne) (3205 Hollywood Ave Lot 11, Blk A, Hollywood Sub. 2, Parcel No: 171422001001100) (F/Shyne)

ABO APPEAL

Mr. Jeffrey L. Johnson, 1820 E. Texas Street, Apt 603, Bossier City, LA 71111 (Samstown Casino and Hotel, Clyde Fant Pkwy) (B/Walford)

12. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES: None.

13. CLERK’S REPORT: None.

14. COMMUNICATIONS and MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS (Council resolves itself into COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE to consider the following:)

Approval of Minutes (February 27, 2007)

Communications of the Mayor

Communications of the Council Members

Public Comments

Miscellaneous Matters

15. THE COMMITTEE RISES AND REPORTS: (Reconvenes Regular Council Meeting)

16. ADJOURNMENT.

Clerk Note(s):

*** The special meeting to address an appeal for the denial of application to sell alcoholic beverages at Kim’s Lunch Box, 426 North Market, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71107, has been rescheduled for March 12, 2007. The meeting will be held in the Governmental Chambers, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana, at 4:00 p.m. or immediately following the regular Shreveport City Council Administrative Conference, whichever occurs later. (A/Lester)

*** The special meeting to address an appeal for the revocation of permit to sell alcoholic beverages at Phat Katz Lounge, 4303 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, Louisiana, has been rescheduled for March 26, 2007. The meeting will be held in the Governmental Chambers, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana, at 4:00 p.m. or immediately following the regular Shreveport City Council Administrative Conference, whichever occurs later. (G/Bowman)

*** Items postponed until a specific date may be considered prior to the postponed date.

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