OF

Invocation was given by Councilman Spigener.

On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Absent: None.

The Council met and set the following agenda for the March 14, 2000, agenda:

Public Hearing. None.

Confirmations and Appointments:

1) Shreveport Regional Sports Authority 2) Building Board of Appeals

- Sandra Braddock - Steve Brown (reappointment).

- John O. Hayter, III - Lauren F. Marchive III, AIA

- Cayce Hand

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to March 28):

RESOLUTIONS:

51 Authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City of Shreveport (Timothy W. Hardy and Veronica Joyce Matthews, environmental issues relative to proposed Convention Center Project).

52 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for Expo Hall for Bass Life to hold its annual banquet. (B/Stewart)

53 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for Expo Hall for the Schumpert Foundation to hold a Caritas Ball/Benefit. (B/Stewart)

54 Authorizing the temporary waiver of the tennis court use fees at Southern Hills Tennis Center for participants in The Saturday Morning Wheelchair Clinic Tennis Program. (E/Spigener)

ORDINANCES: None.

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

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)

42 Authorizing Banner Sign and Barricade, Inc. located at 703 Aero to connect to the sewer system. (A/Huckaby)

43 Authorizing Perry A. & Sarrah Allison Haughton Martin located at 9555 Pleasant Hills Road to connect to the water system. (A/Huckaby)

44 Authorizing Windsor Village Apartments located at 1920 N. Hearne Ave. to connect to the water and sewer system. (A/Huckaby)

ORDINANCES: None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

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. (Postponed as amended - Feb. 22)

45 Stating the City's endorsement of the Motel California to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone program. (G/Burrell)

46 Amending the City Council Rules of Procedure by adding Section 15 relative to Building Fee Waivers. (C/Carmody)

47 Changing the name of the old original portion of Ford St. between Hearne Ave. and LA Hwy. 173 (the new portion of Ford St. near Oregon Ave.) to Ernest B. Miller Dr. (A/Huckaby)

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to March 28):

48 Authorizing execution of an Act of Donation of its interest in certain property within the City of Shreveport to Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows, Renzi Education and Arts Center (431 Egan St.).

49 Authorizing execution of an Act of Donation of its interest in certain property within the City of Shreveport to Project Uplift (218 Leroy St.). (A/Huckaby)

50 Authorizing the execution of an Act of Donation to the City of Shreveport from Reliant Energy Gas Transmission Co. (Blks. 6 and 7, Magnolia Sub'd./Independence Stadium). (F/Shyne)

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to March 28): `

36 To amend Sec. 24-42 of the Code relative to the Dept. of Community Development to create the position of Assist. Bureau Chief(s) in the Dept.

37 Amending the 2000 Community Development budget.

38 Amending the 2000 Riverfront Special Revenue Fund (Debt Service, Festival Plaza Depot, Operating Reserve).

39 ZONING: C-64-99, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, by amending and reenacting the section regarding required parking spaces.

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

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. 22)

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)

35 To amend and reenact Chapter 62 of the Code relative to Public Assembly and Recreation fees. (A/Huckaby)

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)

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

NEW BUSINESS:

• BAC-126-99, MARY PATTERSON, 101 Allen Avenue; lounge operating to 2:30 a.m. (B/Stewart)

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK'S REPORT:

Letters of Appeals (cases not to be considered prior to March 28):

• ZONING APPEAL: C-25-00, SHAWN MCCORKLE, 3620 N. Market from R-1D to B-2 or B-1, future B-2 or B-1 development. (A/Huckaby)



• ZONING APPEAL: C-28-00, MORRIS LEE, JR., 1439-43 Hollywood Ave. from R-1D to B-2, restaurant or other permitted uses in this zoning class. (C/Carmody)



• ZONING APPEAL: C-29-00, CLAIRE P. SHARP, 290 Arthur Ave. from SPI-3 to B-1 or SPI-3-E, attorney's office. (C/Carmody)



• BAC-17-00, IFTIKHAR-HUSSAIN, 1502-1504 Ford St., Special Exception Use and variance in hours of operation - liquor store (w/groceries) operating to 2 a.m. (A/Huckaby)

• BAC-19-00, WENDY'S INTERN'L, INC., 450 Kings Hwy., variance in hours of operation and a site plan revision in B-2 District, Wendy's Restaurant - relocating ordering board and operating to 12 Midnight Sunday-Thursday and to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday (B/Stewart)

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. 22, 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 5:05 pm.