SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL

SUMMARY MINUTES

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

FEBRUARY 17, 2000

Invocation was given by Councilman Stewart.

On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Stewart, Carmody, and Spigener. 3. Absent: Councilmen Huckaby, Serio, Shyne and Burrell. 4.

The Council met and reviewed the following agenda for the February 22, 2000, agenda:

Public Hearing. None.

Confirmations and Appointments:

- Zoning Board of Appeals: Rick Holland III.

- Downtown Development Authority: Dale Sibley.

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Mar. 14):

RESOLUTIONS:

36 Authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City of Shreveport (Ronald Lattier).

37 Authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City of Shreveport (Ronald Lattier, The Committee on Equity in Gaming/Tourism v. Mayor Keith Hightower, et. al)

ORDINANCES: None.

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

22 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for Convention Hall to allow the Shreveport Amateur Radio Assoc. to hold its annual hamfest. (A/Huckaby)

23 Authorizing the donation of surplus property (3 police vehicles) to the Village of Pleasant Hill.

24 Authorizing the donation of surplus property (3 police vehicles) to Southern University S'port-Bossier City campus.

25 Authorizing the donation of surplus property (1 police vehicle) to the Town of Stonewall.

26 Authorizing the donation of surplus property (1 police vehicle) to Oil City.

28 Authorizing the donation to Southern University at S'port the use of artifacts located in the old Galilee Church building. (A/Huckaby)

29 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated in the Russell Road Improvement Project, Parcel No. P-3-18 and T3-18. (A/Huckaby)

30 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated in the Lakeshore Drive Extension Widening Project, Parcel No. P-15. (A/Huckaby)

31 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated in the Lakeshore Drive Extension Widening Project, Parcel No. T-18. (A/Huckaby)

32 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated in the Lakeshore Drive Extension Widening Project, Parcel No. P-41. (G/Burrell)

33 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated in the Lakeshore Drive Extension Widening Project, Parcel No. T-42. (G/Burrell)

34 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated in the Lakeshore Drive Extension Widening Project, Parcel No. P-44. (G/Burrell)

ORDINANCES: None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

19 Stating the City's endorsement of Wal*Mart Stores East, Inc. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone program. (Postponed - Feb. 8)

21 Ratifying the execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City and the LA Dept. of Environmental Quality for the Cross Lake Watershed Protection Project, Phase 2.

27 Authorizing the execution of a contract with Ogden Entertainment for management, operation, and pre-opening services for the proposed Shreveport Convention Center and related facilities.

35 Authorizing submission of an application for Land and Water Conservation Fund grant; authorizing the Mayor to execute same.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to Mar. 14): None.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Mar. 14):

28 Amending the 2000 Capital Improvements Budget (to create a project entitled Land Banking).

29 To amend and reenact Chapter 66 of the Code relative to Benefits and Retirement.

30 To repeal Chapter 18, Sections 18-144, 18-145 and 18-146 of the Code of Ordinances (passenger loading zone, limousine loading zone, and taxi loading zone).

31 ZONING: C-17-00, MPC APPLICATION, SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, to modify the definition of the term "subdivision" to be more consistent with state legislation.

32 ZONING: C-18-00, MPC APPLICATION, SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, adding language consistent with state legislation regarding violations of the Subdivision Ordinance.

33 ZONING: C-19-00, MPC APPLICATION, SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, regarding Administration and Appeals of the Subdivision Ordinance.

34 ZONING: C-21-00, DR. AUSTIN GLEASON, 8962 and 8966 Kingston Road, from R-1D and B-2 to B-2-E, mini warehouses. (E/Spigener)

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (numbers are assigned ordinances numbers):

11 Authorizing the use of city-owned property by the Caddo Parish School Board (softball fields, Cargill Park).

24 ZONING APPEAL: C-7-00, DELORIS M. HORTON, 401 Gravois Dr. from R-1D to B-1, B-1 development. (D/Serio) (Postponed on Feb. 8)

25 Amending the 2000 Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund (community outreach project for the MLK neighborhood). (A/Huckaby)

26 ZONING: C-14-00, VICTOR HOPKINS, 7150 Westport Ave., from R-A to B-3-E, truck repair garage only. (G/Burrell)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Ordinance No. 211 of 1998: ZONING: C-64-98, QUERBES LAND CO; N side of E 70th St. between Sand Beach Bayou and Bayou Pierre from R-A to B-2 and B-3, shopping center. (C/Carmody) (Tabled on Nov. 10, 1998 and Postponed on Nov. 24, 1998)

2. Resolution No. 142 of 1999: To request the Attorney General to provide an opinion on the following issue: Whether the Mayor can amend a concession agreement to add new buildings without introducing a new ordinance and advertising same. (A/Huckaby) (Tabled on August 10, 1999)

3. Ordinance No. 54 of 1999: Creating a Police Department Citizens' Review Board. (A/Huckaby) (Tabled on August 10, 1999)

NEW BUSINESS: None.

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK'S REPORT:

Letter of Appeal:

• BAC-126-99, MARY PATTERSON, 101 Allen Avenue; lounge operating to 2:30 a.m. (B/Stewart) (not to be considered prior to March 14)

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

Approval of the minutes of the Committee of the Whole of Feb. 8, 2000

Communications of the Mayor

Communications from the Council Members

Public Comments

Miscellaneous Matters

THE COMMITTEE RISES AND REPORTS (reconvenes Regular Council Meeting).

ADJOURNMENT. The Administrative Conference adjourned at 3:45 pm.