SUMMARY MINUTES

OF THE

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF

JUNE 25, 2001

The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Vice-Chairman John David Stewart, at 3:05 p.m., Monday, June 25, 2001, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Spigener.

On Roll Call, the following members were Present: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Absent: Councilmen Carmody and Serio. 2.

Approval of the: √ Special Council Meeting Minutes (June 8) √Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (June 11) √ Council Meeting Minutes (June 12) √Special Council Meeting Minutes (June 20) √ Agenda as Amended (June 25)

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests, and Communications of the Mayor which are required by law. None.

Public Hearing. None.

Confirmations and Appointments: None.

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

RESOLUTIONS:

81 Authorizing the execution of a Donation Agreement between L. J. Earnest and Beverly M. Earnest for a water main extension at Dollar Way Drive. (D/Serio)

82 Authorizing the execution of a Donation Agreement between Burgundy Ridge Sub’d., Unit No. 1 Burgundy Ridge Dr. and Burgundy Ridge Loop, water and sewerage main extensions. (D/Serio)

ORDINANCES: None.

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

65 Authorizing the filing of a 5307 application with the DOT, for a grant under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964.

83 Accepting dedication for Demery Blvd., Gardere Dr., and Calliope Ln., Brunswick Pl. Sub’d. (D/Serio)

ORDINANCES:

104 To create and establish a No Through Truck Route: East Kings Highway between LA 3032, East Kings Highway and Southfield Rd.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

72 Authorizing execution of an agreement with the NW LA Chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.

73 Authorizing execution of an agreement between the City and the Red River Revel Arts Festival, Inc.

74 Authorizing execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Red River Waterway District relative to funding for the inland barge store and other improvements.

76 Authorizing execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Caddo Parish Communications District No. 1 and the City of Shreveport.

77 Authorizing a contract between the City and Raycom Media, Inc. relative to the 4^th of July Celebration.

78 Accepting the bid of The Times and selecting The Times the official journal for the City of Shreveport for the period commencing July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.

79 Amending the pay schedule for municipal fire civil service personnel.

80 To establish Sec. 16 of the Council Rules of Procedure relative to use and operation of the Chamber and adjoining conference rooms in Governmental Plaza. (C/Carmody)

∙ 88 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property within the City in connection with the development of a neighborhood park in Oak Park Subdivision. (G/Burrell)

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to July 10):

84 Authorizing execution of a contract for services between the City and the Dept. of Social Services, Office of Family Support, to provide transit service for their clients on existing routes.

85 Authorizing amendments to the agreement with Shreveport Redevelopment Agency and Shreveport Urban Renaissance Corp., Inc.

86 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Golf Carts of LA., LLC.

87 Authorizing a contract between the City and A. M. Stroud, III relative to title research for the Dept. of Community Development, Bureau of Codes Enforcement.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to July 10):

105 Amending the 2001 Capital Improvements Budget.

106 Levying a tax of 7.99 mills on all property subject to ad valorem taxation w/i the bounds of the Downtown Development District of the City.

107 ZONING: C-32-01, RONALD EDMISTON, 4300 Pines Road from R-A to B-1; kidney dialysis center or other permitted uses in this zoning classification. (G/Burrell)

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE (not to be adopted prior to July 24):

108 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the amended and restated ground lease and hotel ground lease and related agreements, with Red River Entertainment of Shreveport, Partnership in Commendam. (A/Huckaby)

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

99 ZONING APPEAL: C-27-01, K & D CANATELLA, 3100 blk. Bert Kouns from R-1D to B-2, retail auto parts outlet or other permitted uses in this zoning classification. (E/Spigener) (Remanded to MPC on May 22, 2001)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS: None.

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK’S REPORT:

Letters of Appeal:

∙ BAC-61-01, BROADWAY LIQUOR, 4309 Broadway, Special Exception Use and variance in hours of operation in a B-3 District; package liquor store operating to 1 a.m. (G/Burrell) (case not to be considered prior to July 10)

∙ ZONING APPEAL: C-27-01, KENNETH and DEBBIE CANATELLA, 3100 blk. of Bert Kouns from R-1D to B-2; retail auto parts outlet or other permitted uses in this zoning classification. (E/Spigener)

∙ BAC-58-01, RICHARD WASHINGTON, 2017 Nelson St., Special Exception Use and variance in hours of operation in a B-3 District; lounge operating to 2 a.m. (A/Huckaby) (case not to be considered prior to July 10)

COMMUNICATIONS and MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS (Council resolves itself into COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE to consider the following):

Approval of the Minutes (May 22 and June 12)

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.

/s/John David Stewart, Vice-Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

"*" indicates added at Administrative Conference