SUMMARY MINUTES

OF THE

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF

JANUARY 22, 2001

The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Joe Shyne, at 3:15 p.m., Monday, January 22, 2001, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Stewart.

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

Approval of the: √ Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (Jan. 8) √ Council Meeting Minutes (Jan. 9) √ Agenda as Amended (Jan. 22)

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

4-H Club.

Public Hearing. None.

Confirmations and Appointments: None.

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Feb. 13):

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCE:

4 Closing and abandoning a portion of Mission St., Jewella 14 Acre Subdivision. (G/Burrell)

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

6 Rejecting bids received for reinforced concrete pipe.

ORDINANCES: None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

205 Authorizing a contract between the City of Shreveport and Right to Play, Inc. relative to the construction of a handicapped accessible playground at A. C. Steere Park. (C/Carmody) (Postponed on Jan. 9)

5 A resolution authorizing the use of certain city property by the Shreveport Regional Sports Authority.

7 Stating the City’s endorsement of BASF Corp. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (D/Serio)

8 Stating the City’s endorsement of Foremost Dairies, Inc. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (F/Shyne)

9 Stating the City’s endorsement of L & R LLC dba Southern Die Mold to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (G/Burrell)

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to Feb. 13):

10 Authorizing execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Shreveport Garden Study Club, Inc. (Greenwood Cemetery) (B/Stewart)

11 Authorizing the execution of a three year agreement with the Krewe of Gemini, Inc.

12 Authorizing the execution of a three year agreement with the City of Shreveport and the Krewe of Centaur, Inc. relative to Mardi Gras parades.

♢ 13 Recognizing the establishment of the Shreveport Historic Music and Cultural Redevelopment area; acknowledging completion by the Foundation for Arts, Music & Entertainment of S’port-Bossier, Inc., and receipt by the City Council of a preliminary plan for redevelopment of S’port Historic Music and Cultural Redevelopment area; and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Foundation for Arts, Music, and Entertainment of S’port-Bossier for preparation of a comprehensive Redevelopment Plan for the S’port Historic Music and Cultural Redevelopment area. (B/Stewart)

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Feb. 13):

5 Amending the 2001 Capital Improvements Budget (barge near Stoner Ave.).

6 Adopting the 2001 budget for the Environmental Grants Special Revenue Fund.

7 To amend and supplement Chapters 78 and 34 of the Code of Ordinances by enacting provisions intended to improve protection of Cross Lake.

8 ZONING: C-82-00, TRIPLE JJJ dba SMITH OIL CO., 1600 blk. of North Market, from B-2 to I-2, wholesale and warehousing or other permitted used. (A/Huckaby)

9 ZONING: C-84-00, HENRY SOULIE dba OLD RIVER HOMES, 2000 blk. East Kings Hwy., from R-1 D to R-2TH (PUD), townhouses. (C/Carmody)

10 ZONING: C-85-00, DR. E. NOSSER, 329-335 Southfield Rd., from B-1 to B-1-E, furrier with storage vault. (C/Carmody)

11 ZONING: C-94-00, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, amending and reenacting the section regarding required parking spaces.

12 ZONING: C-03-01, JUAN CARTER, 7300 Lewis Lane, continuation of R-2-E zoning, continuation of current motel. (G/Burrell)

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE (not to be adopted prior to Feb. 27):

13 Authorizing donation of certain city-owned property located at 6700 Southern Ave. to H.E.L.P.S. Outreach Ministries, Inc. (mentoring and tutoring programs) (D/Serio and F/Shyne)

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

197 To repeal Sec. 2-1 of the Code relative to residency requirements for city officials. G/Burrell) (Postponed on Jan. 9)

213 ZONING: C-78-00, LENNARD PROPERTIES, L LC., 9100 blk. of Ellerbe Road from R-1D to B-2, B-2 development (mixed use strip center). (D/Serio) (Postponed on Jan. 9)

Clerk’s Note: Ordinance Nos. 221 through 228 were Postponed on Jan. 9.

221 To amend Section 62-91 (2) of the Code relative to Dept. of Public Assembly and Recreation fee Schedule (for profit events in Civic Theater).

222 Closing and abandoning a portion of the Meadow Parkway Dr. ROW, Meadow Park Heights Sub’d.

223 Authorizing the lease of city-owned property to Columbia Café LLC (Dillingham Ditch). (B/Stewart)

211 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) (Removed from Table on 1 09 01)

224 ZONING: C-77-00, QUERBES LAND CO., LLC, NW corner of E. 70^TH St. and Fern Ave. Extension, from R-A to R-1D (PUD), B-1 and B-3, residential planned unit development and commercial development. (C/Carmody)

225 ZONING: C-83-00, EAR, NOSE & THROAT CTR BLDG. PTNSHP, 2121 Line Ave., from R-1H to B-1, expansion of existing medical office. (B/Stewart)

226 ZONING: C-87-00, SEALY ASHLEY RIDGE LLC., 1500' east of Line Ave., between Inner Loop and the T & P RR, from R-3 to B-3, office/commercial/retail/ recreation development. (D/Serio)

227 ZONING: C-88-00, JOHNSON BLDG. CO., INC., 9900 blk. Linwood Ave. from R-1D and R-A to B-3, permitted uses in this zoning classification. (D/Serio)

228 ZONING: C-95-00, GLORIA HERNDON, 1400 blk. MLK, Jr. Dr., from R-1H to R-1H-E; senior citizen residential facility, clinic, administration center, and day care. (A/Huckaby)

1 ZONING APPEAL: C-86-00, REALTY INVESTMENTS, INC. 8010 Linwood Avenue, from R-1D to B-3, self storage center or other permitted uses. (D/Serio)

2 Amending the 2001 budget for the Riverfront Special Revenue Fund (MLK Dr. Gateway at S’port Blanchard Highway). (A/Huckaby)

3 Amending the 2001 budget for the General Fund (welfare to work training program). (F/Shyne)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Ordinance No. 54 of 1999 by Councilman Huckaby: Creating a Police Department Citizens’ Review Board. (Tabled on August 10, 1999)

2. Ordinance No. 125 of 2000 by Councilman Huckaby: Amending Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances by deleting Section 10-144, or its successor provision, relative to physical separation of sales of beverages of high alcoholic content for consumption off the premises. (Tabled on August 22, 2000)

3. Complaint against Express Medical Service: A Class B Ambulance Provider (set time and place of hearing in accordance with Sec. 46-60 of the Code). (Deferred on Oct. 10, 2000)

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Appeal: BAC-93-00, LAKESHORE BAR-B-Q, 2601 Lakeshore Dr., Unit B; Special Exception Use in a B-2 District; restaurant with on-premises consumption of beer. (G/Burrell) (Postponed on Jan. 9)

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK’S REPORT. (Cases not to be considered prior to Feb. 13)

Letters of Appeal:

1. C-1-01: GTM FOUNDATION LLC, 508-514 Texas St., MPC Approval in B-4 District, parking lot with a driveway on Texas St. (A/Huckaby)

2. BAC-87-00, VERMILLION HOMES, 1700 Harbor Dr.; variance in the side yard setback in an R-3 District; residence. (A/Huckaby)

3. C-91-00, TRIO FABRICATORS, INC., 6800 Woolworth Rd., from R-A to I-1, industrial park (approximately 10 lots). (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 Jan. 9, 2001

Communications of the Mayor

Communications from the Council Members

Public Comments

Miscellaneous Matters

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

16. ADJOURNMENT.

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♢ indicates added at Administrative Conference.