SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL

SUMMARY MINUTES

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

JANUARY 10, 2000

Invocation was given by Councilman Carmody.

On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Serio Shyne and Burrell. 5. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Spigener. 2.

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• 1 Resolution to recognize and appreciate Dr. Albert L. Bicknell for his achievement in surgery and health care development in the City of Shreveport.

Public Hearing:

• Resolution (No. 307) to adopt the Shreveport Comprehensive Revitalization Strategies Report as a Redevelopment Plan for seven neighborhoods, to establish those neighborhoods as redevelopment areas.

Confirmations and Appointments:

• District B, SPAR Advisory Council - H. Dean Brady.

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

A. TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Jan. 25):

RESOLUTIONS:

2 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for NW Chapter of the LA Restaurant Association to hold "A Taste of Mardi Gras" in Convention Hall.

3 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Expo Hall to allow Loyola College Prep to hold its annual style show. (D/Serio)

4 Authorizing employment of special legal counsel to represent the City (John M. Shuey, Jr.).

* 6 Ratifying the waiver of the building rental fee and ratifying the use of certain equipment by S'port Community Renewal at the A. B. Palmer Recreation Center on Jan. 23, 2000. (D/Serio)

• 7 Authorizing the waiver of the building rental fee for the 13^th District and LA Baptist State Convention Banquet on Feb. 8, 2000.

ORDINANCES: None.

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

302 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Exposition Hall to allow the Associated General Contractors to hold a Construction/Design Conference and Expo. (B/Stewart)

304 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Convention Hall to allow the Shreveport Medical Society Alliance to hold its 36^th Annual Style Show and Luncheon. (B/Stewart)

305 Authorizing the waiver of the building rental fee at the Civic Theater on January 24, 2000 for the Korean-American Cultural Foundation.

306 Ratifying the use of a stage on December 14, 1999 by the Caddo Parish Juvenile Court.

307 To adopt the Shreveport Comprehensive Revitalization Strategies Report as a Redevelopment Plan for seven neighborhoods, to establish those neighborhoods as redevelopment areas.

223 To amend and reenact Section 50-90 Misdemeanor theft.

224 To amend and reenact Section 50-91 Theft of Goods.

225 To amend and reenact Section 50-94 Illegal possession of stolen things.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

None.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to Jan. 25):

5 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Caddo Parish and other taxing authorities relative to the sale and/or donation of adjudicated properties, and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute Sale and Donation Agreements for the sale of said properties.

* 8 Authorizing execution of an agreement between the City and The J. Frank McCaneny Museum, Inc.

* 9 To require the removal of the sculpture located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. and Blanchard Highway. (A/Huckaby)

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Jan. 25):

1 ZONING: C-65-99, Zoning Ordinance Amendment, adding 'alcoholic beverage, warehouse and warehousing' to the list of uses requiring Planning Commission approval in the B-3, Community Business Districts.

3 ZONING: C-67-99, Zoning Ordinance Amendment, by amending the B-3 and B-4 Districts relative to specific uses that include 'need not be enclosed' language.

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

218 Authorizing the lease of city-owned property located at 740 Stephenson St. to Enver and Drita Alidema. (B/Stewart) (Postponed on Dec. 28)

219 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement leasing certain city-owned property to Gamble Guest Care Corporation. (Postponed on Dec. 28)

226 ZONING: C-78-99, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, to amend Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by amending and re-enacting Section 106-46 (e) relative to Zoning Board of Appeals Decisions.

227 ZONING: C-77-99, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, to amend Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by amending and reenacting Section 106-1340 relative to required off-street parking in the B-4, Central Business District.

228 ZONING : C-70-99: JIM S. DOWLING , 2500 blk of E. 70^th, SE'ly side of E. 70^th St., 2,700 NE of Dixie Gardens Road from R-A to B-3, retail sales, display & warehousing of swimming pool equipment, parts, supplies or spas. (C/Carmody)

229 ZONING: C-71-99: PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT, INC., (Hamel Family Partnership) 3200 E. 70^th St., west side of Clyde Fant Parkway, just north of Hamel's Park from R-A & B-3 to R-1B (PUD) & B-1 or R-1 C(PUD) and B-1, single-family residential development and parking and picnic area. (C/Carmody)

230 ZONING: C-74-99: THE BUSINESS PARK, L.L.C., NE corner of Business Park Dr. & Quimper Place from B-2-A to B-3, new/used vehicle showroom, sales & service. (D/Serio)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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:

• S-34-99, BELLE CHERRI LAND CO., SE side of Buncombe Rd, 800' - 2,400' NE of Woolworth Road (R-1D) Woodrun Subdivision. (G/Burrell) (Postponed on Dec. 28)


• BAC-124-99, CECIL & JUDY GATES, 3201 Hatcher Rd., east side of Hatcher Rd., 250' south of Yarbrough Rd., Special Exception Use in an R1D District, Livestock (12 horses). (A/Huckaby)

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES.

CLERK'S REPORT:

* Letter of Appeal:

BAC-2-00, TITAN TOWERS, 300 blk. Franklin St., Special Exception Use in B-4 District, 391 foot lattice style communications tower. (A/Huckaby)

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 Dec. 28, 1999

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 3:50 p.m.

" * " indicates added at Administrative Conference on Monday, Jan. 10, 2000 (Res. No. 9) on motion by Councilman Huckaby and seconded by Councilman Shyne. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Serio Shyne and Burrell. 5. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Spigener. 2.

Added at Administrative Conference on Monday, Jan. 10, 2000 (Res. No. 6, 7 and 8) on motion by Councilman Carmody and seconded by Councilman Shyne. Motion approved by the following vote: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Serio Shyne and Burrell. 5. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Spigener. 2.

/s/Phil Serio, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council