SUMMARY MINUTES

OF THE

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF

FEBRUARY 12, 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, February 12, 2001, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Carmody.

On roll call, the following members were Present: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.

Approval of the: √ Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (Jan. 22) √ Council Meeting Minutes (Jan. 23) √ Agenda as Amended (Feb. 12)

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

Public Hearing. 2001 Environmental Grants Special Revenue Fund.

Confirmations and Appointments:

♢ 1) Leanis Graham, City Internal Auditor

2) Fire and Police Civil Service Board: Earl Culbert Adam Sistrunk Dennis Smith

3) S’port Regional Sports Authority:

Charlton Holmes William Coburn ♢ Chris Gabriel (reppointment)

4) S’port Housing Authority: Margy Ray

5) Building Board of Appeals: Steve Brown

6) Electrical Board: Lloyd Thompson

7) Mechanical Board: W. E. Hamm Bobby Brannon Ronald L. Boutee, P.E.

Thomas G. Sanders, P. E. Ken Hadley

♢ 8) Architectural/Engineering Selection Committee: Dr. Artis Cash, Sr.

♢ 9) Industrial Development Board: Roosevelt Smalley and Lee Roy Clemons

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Feb. 27):

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCES: None.

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

15 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against certain described property within the Shreveport Convention Center Project, Parcel P-13. (A/Huckaby)

ORDINANCES:

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

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

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 the 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 RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to Feb. 27):

16 Authorizing the execution of a 3 year agreement with Ark-La-Tex Ambassadors, Inc. (Holiday In Dixie Festival).

17 Authorizing the Mayor to donate S’port Police Dept. K-8 (Rakkie) to Chief Louis Templeton, Vernon Police Dept., Vernon, Texas.

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

14 ZONING APPEAL: C-91-00, TRIO FABRICATORS, INC., 6800 Woolworth Rd., from R-A to I-1, industrial park (approximately 10 lots). (G/Burrell)

♢ 15 To amend certain provisions of Sec. 10-192 of the Code relative to alcoholic beverages (tennis tournaments). (E/Spigener)

♢ 16 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 01-01: A tract of land located along the South Lakeshore Dr., in Fractional Sec. 5 (T17N-R14W), Caddo Parish, LA. (A/Huckaby)

♢ 17 Amending the 2001 budget for the Community Develop. Special Revenue Fund. (Coventry Place) (A/Huckaby)

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. 23)

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)

(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)

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: Taxi Driver Permit: Willie Fuller, Jr.

2. 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. 23)

3. Appeal: 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)

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

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK’S REPORT. None.

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. 23, 2001

Communications of the Mayor

Communications from the Council Members

Public Comments

Miscellaneous Matters

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

ADJOURNMENT. The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.

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" ♢ " indicates added to Agenda at Administrative Conference.