The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Phil Serio, at 3:20 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2000 in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Invocation was given by Councilman Shyne.
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 May 23, 2000, meeting:
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Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests, and Communications of the Mayor which are required by law.
Recognitions:
100 A Resolution to Recognize and Congratulate the Combined Youree Drive and Broadmoor Laboratory Middle Schools String Orchestra for taking Sweepstakes at the Big "D" Classic American Music Festival. (C/Carmody)
101 A Resolution to Recognize and Congratulate the C. E. Byrd High School String Orchestra for taking Sweepstakes at the Bluebonnet Classic American Music Festival. (C/Carmody)
Public Hearing. None.
Confirmations and Appointments:
* Greater Human Relations Board:
- Robert Kerr Darrow - Dorothy Johnson - Rodney Murray - Erlina MacKinnon
- Dr. Billy McCormack - Mary Elrod
CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.
TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to June 13):
RESOLUTIONS:
102 Authorizing the waiver of entire building rental fee for the Convention Center by the LA Cooperative Endeavor Service to hold a Caddo 4-H Appreciation Event. (B/Stewart)
** 103 Authorizing the donation of the use of chairs, tables and a stage to allow CORE to hold an Anniversary/Reunion. (B/Stewart)
ORDINANCE:
70 Closing and abandoning a portion of existing utility servitudes and accepting dedication of new 10 and 20 foot-wide utility servitudes, Lot 1, Kings-Line Commercial Sub'd. (B/Stewart)
TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:
93 Authorizing employment of special legal counsel to represent the City (S. P. Davis).
94 Authorizing the Mayor to execute grant documents with the U. S. Dept. of Justice for the acceptance of grant funds (bulletproof vests).
95 Authorizing waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Expo Hall for the March of Dimes to hold a dance. (C/Carmody)
96 Authorizing the donation of the use of chairs to allow Caddo Magnet High School to rehearse for their 2000 Graduation Ceremony. (B/Stewart)
97 Authorizing the donation of the use of a raised stage at Airport Park for the Stop The Violence Rally. (F/Shyne)
ORDINANCES: None.
REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:
RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING:
79 Authorizing the Mayor to waive all or a portion of building, electrical, plumbing and other building permit fees for City of Shreveport economic development projects. (Postponed on May 9)
87 Stating the City's endorsement of Premier Lubricants, LLC to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (B/Stewart) (Postponed on May 9)
88 Stating the City's endorsement of Technical Fasteners, Inc. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (A/Huckaby) (Postponed on May 9)
89 Stating the City's endorsement of Metfab to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (E/Spigener) (Postponed on May 9)
90 Stating the City's endorsement of LA Capital Partners, LLC to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (A/Huckaby) (Postponed on May 9)
91 Stating the City's endorsement of Etheredge Electric to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (G/Burrell) (Postponed on May 9)
92 Stating the City's endorsement of S & W Steel Fabricators, Inc. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (A/Huckaby) (Postponed on May 9)
98 Accepting dedication for Audrey Lane and Mattie St., Shreveport Housing Sub'd. (A/Huckaby)
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION (not to be adopted prior to June 13):
99 Accepting the bid of The Times and selecting The Times the official journal for the City for the period commencing July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to June 13):
71 To enact Division 4, Article VI, Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances relative to authority to debar or suspend from consideration for award of contracts.
72 To amend and reenact Section 2-414 of the Code relative to contract language.
73 To amend and reenact Chapter 66 of the Code of Ordinances relative to Benefits and Retirement Allowances.
74 Amending the 2000 General Fund Budget to reflect decreased fund balance and increased landfill revenues.
75 Amending the 2000 budget for the Fleet Services Internal Revenue Fund to allow a decrease in support from the General Fund.
76 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 00-01: Tract of land located along Williamson Way Road. (E/Spigener)
77 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 00-02: Tract of land out of Lot 1 of Harts Island Partition, in the SW'ly intersection of Youree Dr. with E. 70th Street and including additional ROW of East 70th St. and Old River Bayou. (D/Serio)
78 ZONING: C-42-00, COLUMBIA CAFÉ/MATTHEW LINN/CITY, 3030 Creswell Avenue from R-2 and B-1 to B-2; restaurant and retail sales. (B/Stewart)
79 ZONING: C-43-00, BRENDA YOUNG, 2505 Claiborne Ave., from R-2 and R-2-E to R-2-E; day care center. (B/Stewart)
80 ZONING: C-46-00, LOCKE PROPERTIES, INC., 6000-6100 Grover Pl. from R-1D to R-1D (PUD), residential planned unit development (one-family homes). (C/Carmody)
81 ZONING: C-47-00, GRACE ANNE LOPER, 3730 Youree Drive from SPI-3 (B-1), to SPI-3-E; beauty shop. (C/Carmody)
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (numbers are assigned ordinances numbers):
48 Amending and reenacting Section 26-124 (D), (3) and (4) relative to Fee Waivers. (A/Huckaby) (Postponed on May 9)
58 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with a joint venture to be formed between Hollywood Casino Shreveport, Clubcorp, USA, Inc. or one of its subsidiaries and Golden Bear Holding, Ltd. (The Jack Nicklaus Golf Organization) or one of its subsidiaries for the lease of certain city-owned property for a golf course and related facilities (Amendment No. 1 adopted 4-11). (Postponed on May 9)
64 ZONING: C-34-00, COVENTRY PLACE LTD. PARTNERSHIP, 4500 blk. N. Market from B-2 to R-3, multi-family residential development (48 apartment units). (A/Huckaby) (Postponed on May 9)
66 ZONING: C-40-00, BRADY KENT SPENCE , 9433 Mansfield Rd. from R-1D and B-1 to B-3 and from R-1D to B-2, sale of used automobiles and automobile trailers. (E/Spigener) (Postponed on May 9)
68 Amending the 2000 Capital Improvements budget (Missouri / Andrew Drainage, Phase II).
69 Amending the 2000 Budget for the Riverfront Special Revenue Fund (new sculpture for MLK Gateway). (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)
3. Ordinance No. 54 of 1999: Creating a Police Department Citizens' Review Board. (A/ Huckaby) (Tabled on August 10, 1999)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. C-35-00, USA PAWN SHOP, 1802 North Market Street; MPC approval in a B-3 District; pawn shop. (A/Huckaby)
- C-44-00, METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION, 2500 Line Ave., MPC approval in an SPI-1 District; administrative office for the Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport. (B/Stewart)
- Election of City Council Officers: Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.
CLERK'S REPORT:
Letter of Appeal (case not to be considered prior to June 13):
- BAC-42-00, DEWEY F. WEAVER, JR., 4900 Monkhouse Dr.; variance in spacing requirement, the front yard setback and the maximum sign height in a B-3 District; off premise sign. (G/Burrell)
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 May 9, 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 4:15 pm
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* indicates added to the Agenda at the Administrative Conference on motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Stewart and unanimously approved.
** indicates added to the Agenda at the Administrative Conference on motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Shyne and unanimously approved.
/s/Phil Serio, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council