SUMMARY MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

JANUARY 18, 2002

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 3:10 p.m., Friday, January 18, 2002, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Pearl Huckaby.

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

Approval of the: Approval of the: /Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (Jan 7) / Council Meeting Minutes (Jan. 8)

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.

A. TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Feb. 12):

RESOLUTION: None.

ORDINANCE:

4 Closing and abandoning the 20' wide dedicated "t" shaped alleyway, Blocks 3 and 4, Parkview Subdivision bounded by Sycamore, Walnut and Laurel St(s). (A/Huckaby)

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:

1 Authorizing amendments to the agreement with the Krewe of Gemini, Inc.

2 Authorizing amendments to the agreement with the Krewe of Centaur, Inc.

3 Declaring the City's interest in certain adjudicated properties as surplus.

4 Amending the pay schedule for the municipal police civil service personnel.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION (not to be adopted prior to Feb. 12):

5 Ratifying the Mayor's signature to the Release of Guaranty of Lease and Consent of Lessor, City Estoppel Certificate and Landlord Waiver between Industrial Holdings, Beaird Acquisition, LLC and the City of Shreveport.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Feb. 12):

5 Amending the 2002 Community Development Special Revenue Fund budget.

6 ZONING APPEAL: C-75-01: TOM AND ELAINE WILLIAMS, 3634 Youree Drive from SPI-3 (B-1) to SPI-3-E (B-1); 971 sq. foot speciality gift shop and a residence only. (C/Carmody)

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

185 Authorizing execution of an agreement with Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. (Postponed on Jan. 8)

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) (Postponed on Dec. 27 until Jan. 22)

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. (F/Shyne)

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 APPEAL: 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)

1 To amend and reenact Article VII, Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances relative to disposal of public property.

2 Revising Chapter 78 of the Code of Ordinances (parades).

3 ZONING APPEAL: C-78-01, ALTON JEROME ROSS, 2911 Milam Street from B-1 to B-2; restaurant or other permitted uses w/i this zoning classification. (G/Burrell) (Appeal letter acknowledged on Dec. 27)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Alcohol Retail Permit: Mr. Shah Mir (Employer: 2506 Lakeshore Dr. (G/Burrell) (Postponed until Jan. 21)

2. Alcohol Retail Permit: Ms. Deborah Hawkins (Employer: 2901 Milam St. [Take-A-BagGrocery] G/Burrell) (No action taken on Jan. 18)

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK'S REPORT:

Letters of Appeal (Cases to be considered on February 12 or thereafter):

(1) ZONING APPEAL C-75-01: TOM AND ELAINE WILLIAMS, 3634 Youree Drive from SPI-3 (B-1) to SPI-3-E (B-1); 971 sq. foot speciality gift shop and a residence only. (C/Carmody)

(2) BAC-10-02: SPORTS MALL LLC/RANDY'S TRAVEL TOWN, 7288 Greenwood Road, truck stop with gaming and on-premise consumption of alcohol, restaurant with the on-premise consumption of alcohol and a C-store with the sale of packaged beer. (G/Burrell)

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

Approval of Minutes (Jan. 8)

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 4:31 p.m.

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John David Stewart, Chairman

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Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council