SUMMARY MINUTES

OF THE

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

NOVEMBER 12, 2001

The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Thomas Carmody, at 3:04 p.m., Monday, November 12, 2001, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Burrell.

On Roll Call, the following members were Present: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby (3:10), Stewart, Carmody, Serio (3:09), Spigener (3:15), Shyne and Burrell. 7. Absent: None.

Approval of the: √Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (Oct. 22) √ Council Meeting Minutes (Oct. 23)

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

Public Hearings:

(1) Annexations:

Tag No. 01-02: Tract of land located south of the Williamson Way Road, in the W/2 of the SW/4 of Sec. 15 (T16N-R14W). (E/Spigener)

Tag No. 01-04: A tract of land located along the South Lakeshore Drive, in the NE/4 of Fractional Sec. 5 (T17N-R14W). (A/Huckaby)

Tag No. 01-05: 6409 South Lakeshore Drive. (A/Huckaby)

Tag No. 01-08: A tract of land located west of Dinkins Rd. and south of West 70^th St., Section 29 and 30 (T17N-R15W). (G/Burrell)

(2) 2002 Budget Appropriation Ordinances (Nos. 148 through 163).

Confirmations and/or Appointments, Public Comments, and Adding Legislation to the Agenda:

A. Confirmations and/or Appointments: Customer Service Manager, Office of W/S, Dept. of Operational Services: Jessica Maddox.

B. Public Comments (Agenda Items to be Adopted).

C. Adding Legislation to the Agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

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

RESOLUTIONS:

155 Authorizing the execution of a Donation Agreement between the City and D’nae Enterprises for water distribution and wastewater collection facilities located in Hidden Trace Sub’d. (D/Serio)

ORDINANCES:

177 Closing and abandoning a portion of a dedicated utility easement, Lot 1 of the Rose Park Annex, Unit No. 1 Sub’d. in the NW intersection of Merwin St. and Jewella Ave. (G/Burrell)

B. TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

156 Authorizing John M. Corley, located at 167 Flournoy Lucas Rd. to connect to the water and sewer system. (D/Serio)

157 Authorizing Bear I. and Shannon R. Goodman, located at 187 Flournoy Lucas Rd., to connect to the water and sewer system. (D/Serio)

158 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property in connection with the New City Jail Project, Parcel No. P-6. (B/Stewart)

159 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property in connection with the New City Jail Project, Parcel No. P-7. (B/Stewart)

160 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property in connection with the New City Jail Project, Parcel No. P-8. (B/Stewart)

161 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property in connection with the New City Jail Project, Parcel No. P-9. (B/Stewart)

162 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property in connection with the New City Jail Project, Parcel No. P-20. (B/Stewart)

ORDINANCES: None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

148 Amending the Rules of Procedure (City Council). (Postponed on Oct. 23)

152 Resolution authorizing the employment of Special Legal Counsel to represent the City of Shreveport (Charles Grubb).

153 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Greater S’port Chamber of Commerce relative to the 2002 Chamberfest Expo.

154 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the Shreveport Opera Guild relative to the production of the 27^th Annual Le Boutiques De Noel. (D/Serio)

163 Amending the pay plan for general classified employees to provide a 2% COL increase.

164 Providing for the opening of sealed bids received for the purchase of $33,000,000 of GOB, Series 2001A, approving the Official Notice of Bond Sale and Official Statement.

165 Accepting the best bid submitted for the purchase of $33,000,000 of GOB, Series 2001A.

166 Authorizing the placement of a gate and fence across Marks St., located about 215' north of Claiborne Ave. (B/Stewart)

167 Approving the 2002 Downtown Development Authority Program of Work.

B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to Nov. 27):

168 Authorizing the execution of an agreement with S’port Urban Renaissance Corporation in furtherance of the City’s Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.

169 Authorizing the execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the YMCA and Dusty Wheels Motorcycle Club, Inc., relative to the National Youth Project Using Mini Bikes Program.

170 Authorizing the execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of LA relative to the City’s receipt of $3,000,000 in matching funds for the West S’port Industrial Park Infrastructure Improvements.

171 Authorizing the execution of grant documents with NW Law Enforcement Planning Agency for the acceptance of grant funds (equipment funds).

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

178 Amending Chapter 102-127 of the Code of Ordinances relative to Sportran fares.

179 To amend and re-enact Chapter 86 of the Code of Ordinances relative to insurance premium taxes.

180 Adopting the 2002 budget for the Downtown Development District.

181 ZONING: C-56-01, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, by amending Section 106-37 (b)(3) by adding provisions regarding site plan requirements.

182 ZONING: C-59-01, GLORIA HERNDON, 3100 blk. Montana St., from R-1H to R-3; elderly housing facility (A/Huckaby)

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Dec. 11):

183 Authorizing the lease of city-owned property at 740 Stephenson St. to Enver and Drita Alidema. (B/Stewart)

184 Authorizing the lease of a certain portion of the Fairgrounds property to Century Cellunet of NW LA Cellular Limited Partnership.

185 Authorizing execution of an agreement with Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

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

165 Amending 2001 budget for the Police Grants Special Revenue fund.

166 Authorizing the incurring of debt and issuance of Thirty-Three Million Dollars ($33,000,000) of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001A, of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana; prescribing the form, terms and conditions of said Bonds; designating the date, denomination and place of payment of said Bonds; providing for the payment thereof in principal and interest; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

167 To repeal Ord. 85 of 1958, which created a 2-way stop at the intersection of Dalzell St. and Thornhill Ave., and to create and establish the intersection of Dalzell and Thornhill Ave. as a 4-way stop intersection. (B/Stewart)

168 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 01-02: Tract of land located south of the Williamson Way Road, in the W/2 of the SW/4 of Sec. 15 (T16N-R14W). (E/Spigener)

169 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 01-04: A tract of land located along the South Lakeshore Drive, in the NE/4 of Fractional Sec. 5 (T17N-R14W). (A/Huckaby)

170 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 01-05: 6409 South Lakeshore Drive. (A/Huckaby)

176 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 01-08: A tract of land located west of Dinkins Rd. and south of West 70^th St., Section 29 and 30 (T17N-R15W). (G/Burrell)

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (not to be adopted prior to Nov. 27):

171 Authorizing an amendment to the lease of city-owned property to Columbia Café, L.L.C. (B/Stewart)

172 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 8, Unit 3-A, Southern Hills Park. (E/Spigener)

173 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 9, Unit 3-A, Southern Hills Park. (E/Spigener)

174 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 10, Unit 3-A, Southern Hills Park. (E/Spigener)

175 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 11, Unit 3-A, Southern Hills Park. (E/Spigener)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

˜ Discussion and/or Action Relative to the Public Safety Committee. (Postponed on Oct. 23)

˜ ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING: (to be adopted no later than Dec. 15):

(Tabled on Oct. 23)

148 Adopting the 2002 General Fund budget.

149 Adopting the 2002 Capital Improvements budget.

150 Adopting the 2002 budget for the Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund.

151 Adopting the 2002 budget for the Airports Enterprise Fund.

152 Adopting the 2002 budget for the Retained Risk Internal Service Fund budget.

153 Adopting the 2002 budget for the Golf Enterprise Fund.

154 Adopting the 2002 Metropolitan Planning Commission's Special Revenue fund.

155 Adopting the 2002 budget funding contractual services provided to SporTran by the Metro Management Associates, Inc.

156 Adopting the 2002 Debt Service fund budget.

157 Adopting the 2002 budget for the Community Development Special Revenue fund.

158 Adopting the 2002 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue fund.

159 Adopting the 2002 budget for the Police Grants Special Revenue fund.

160 Adopting the 2002 budget for the Fleet Services Internal Service fund.

161 Adopting the 2002 budget for S’port Redevelopment Agency Special Revenue fund.

162 Adopting the 2002 budget for Downtown Parking Enterprise Fund.

163 Adopting the 2002 budget for the Environmental Grants Special Revenue Fund.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Alcohol Rental Permit: Mr. Shah Mir (Employer: G/Burrell - 2506 Lakeshore Dr.) Postponed until Nov. 26)

2. BAC-90-01, 6200 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, 6200 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop; Special Exception Use and Variance in hours of operation in a B-3 District; lounge operating until 2 a.m. (E/Spigener) (Letter acknowledged on Oct. 22)

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 Minutes (Oct. 9 and 23)

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 4:00 p.m.

/s/Thomas Carmody, Jr. Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council