SUMMARY MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

DECEMBER 20, 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 3:054 p.m., Thursday, December 20, 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 Pearl Huckaby (3:09), Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell (3:06). 7. Absent: None.

Approval of the: √Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (Dec. 10) √ Council Meeting Minutes (Dec. 11)

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

Public Hearings:

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

(2) 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)

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 Jan. 8):

RESOLUTION: None.

ORDINANCE:

196 Closing and abandoning all of one alleyway and a portion of another alleyway in the two blocks bounded by Exposition and Alabama Avenues and by Penick and Jackson Streets in the Exposition Heights Subdivision.

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTION: None.

ORDINANCE: None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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)

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)

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.

185 Amending Resolution Number 42 of 1999, authorizing the execution of amendments to a Section 108 Loan Agreement

186 Stating the City of Shreveport’s endorsement of Southland Printing Company, Inc. to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program. (A/Huckaby)

187 Stating the City of Shreveport’s endorsement of Continental Express to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program. (F/Shyne)

188 Stating the City of Shreveport’s endorsement of Community Bank of Louisiana to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program. (D/Serio)

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to Jan. 8):

189 Amending the Pay Schedule for Municipal Fire Civil Service Personnel.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Jan. 8):

197 Amending the 2002 Budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund.

198 ZONING: C-73a-01, CADDO COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, 2600 Martin Luther King Dr., from R-1H to B-1; commercial daycare center or other permitted uses in this zoning classification.(A/Huckaby)

199 ZONING: C-76-01, LOTTIE MCGUIRE & PERREN CHERRY, 7600 Youree Drive, continuation of B-2-E zoning; installation and sales of electronic audio equipment in vehicles. (D/Serio)

200 ZONING: C-77-01, SALLY CICCERONE, 2960 Industrial Loop, from B-1 to B-1-E; pet day care facility. (E/Spigener)

201 ZONING: C-79-01, SPORTS MALL LLC/RANDY’S TRAVEL TOWN, 7288 Greenwood Road, from B-3 & B-3 (SPI-2) to I-1 & I-1 (SPI-2); to permit a truck stop or other permitted uses within this zoning classification. (G/Burrell)

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 Dec. 11)

185 Authorizing execution of an agreement with Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. (Postponed on Dec. 11)

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

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.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

- Resolution for Reconsideration

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

NEW BUSINESS:

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

2. Alcohol Retail Permit (Liquor and Beer) : Mr. Kienco Thai (Residence -E/Spigener – Employer- Queen Chinese[1846 Fairfield Ave.] - B/Stewart)

3. ABO Card Appeal: Mr. Clay Shane (Residence - E/Spigener – Employer-Copelands - D/Serio)

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK’S REPORT: Letters of Appeal: (not to be considered prior to January 8)

Case No. C-78-01 - New Nat Café

Case No. C-79-01 - Sports Mall LLC/Randy’s Travel Town

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

Approval of Minutes (Dec. 11)

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 5:45 p.m.

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John David Stewart, Chairman

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Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council