SUMMARY MINUTES

OF THE

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

DECEMBER 10, 2001

The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman John David Stewart, at 3:05 p.m., Monday, December 10, 2001, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Carmody.

Swearing-In Ceremony: Councilman Pearl Aaron Huckaby (oath administered by Judge James Stewart)

On Roll Call, the following members were Present: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby Stewart, Carmody, Serio (3:20), Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Absent: None.

Approval of the: √Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (Nov. 26) √Council Meeting Minutes (Nov. 27)

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

Public Hearings: None.

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

A. Confirmations and/or Appointments: None.

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

C. Adding Legislation to the Agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

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

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCE: None.

B. TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCE:

186 Closing and abandoning the 50 foot-wide Lillian St. ROW running between Arkansas and Missouri Avenues, Queensborough Addition Sub’d. (G/Burrell)

192 Closing and abandoning a portion of Park Avenue running between Walnut and Laurel Streets, and closing and abandoning all the remaining alleyways in Blocks 5 and 6 of the Park View Subdivision. (A/Huckaby)

9. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

168 Authorizing the execution of an agreement with S’port Urban Renaissance Corporation in furtherance of the City’s Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. (Postponed on Nov. 27)

175 To amend the proposed agreements with Precision Cartographics and Hershel Brown for redistricting/reapportionment consultant services. (Postponed on Nov. 27)

176 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Bioset of Shreveport, LLC concerning the handling of the City’s biosolids and authorizing the Mayor to request approval from the LA State Bond Commission relative to the same.

177 Authorizing the City to close the at-grade crossing of Desoto St. and the UPRR between Pike St. and Mansfield Rd.. (B/Stewart)

178 Authorizing the City to close at-grade crossing of Morningside Dr. and the UPRR between Kent St. and Mansfield Rd. (C/Carmody and F/Shyne)

179 Stating the City’s endorsement of the Best Buy Co., Inc. to participate in the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (D/Serio)

180 Stating the City’s endorsement of the Roofing Supply, Inc. to participate in the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (F/Shyne)

181 Approving the 2002 Budget for the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau.

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

182 Ratifying the Mayor’s signature to the contract between the City of S’port and Motorola Credit Corp.

183 Donating a 1987 Elgin Pelican Street Sweeper to the Naval and Marine Corp. Reserve Center of Shreveport.

184 Authorizing the execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.

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

193 To amend certain provisions of Sec. 62-79 of the Code relative to fees charged by the Dept. of Public Assembly and Recreation (golf fees).

194 To reverse the decision rendered by the MPC, by closing and abandoning the portion of Glen Iris Blvd., located north of Ontario St., in the Glen Iris Addition Sub’d. (B/Stewart)

195 Amending the 2001 Capital Improvements Budget.

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

183 Authorizing the lease of city-owned property at 740 Stephenson St. to Enver and Drita Alidema. (B/Stewart) (Postponed on Nov. 27)

184 Authorizing the lease of a certain portion of the Fairgrounds property to Century Cellunet of NW LA Cellular Limited Partnership. (Postponed on Nov. 27)

185 Authorizing execution of an agreement with Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. (Postponed on Nov. 27)

187 Amending the 2001 General Fund Budget.

188 ZONING: C-67-01, GLORIA HERNDON, 1540 Irving Place, from SPI-1 to SPI-1-E, restaurant. (B/Stewart)

189 ZONING: C-69-01, CHARMILL FAMILY LP, 2919 Valley View Dr., from B-2 to B-3, B-3 development. (F/Shyne)

190 ZONING: C-71-01, CHARLES HOLTSCLAW / LJ & BEVERLY EARNEST, 8000 blk. of West 70^th St., from R-A (SPI-2) to I-2 (SPI-2), manufacturing and distribution facilities. (G/Burrell)

ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING (not to be adopted prior to Dec. 27):

191 Ratifying the lease of city-owned property to LA Unwired, L. L. C.

10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

11. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Alcohol Retail Permit: Mr. Shah Mir (Employer: G/Burrell - 2506 Lakeshore Dr.) (Postponed until Dec. 20)

2. ABO Card Appeal: Nacasha Oliver (Employer: Rite-Aid 1850 N. Market / Residence: 3300 blk Darien Street) (Postponed until Dec. 11)

3. 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. (G/Burrell) (Letter acknowledged on Oct. 22 and Postponed on Nov. 27)

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):

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 approximately 6:00 p.m.

/s/John David Stewart, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council

Clerk’s Note: Council Meeting Holiday Schedule:

- Administrative Conference: Thursday, December 20, 2001 at 3:00 p.m.

- Council Meeting: Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 10:00 a.m.