SUMMARY MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

FEBRUARY 11, 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 3:07 p.m., Monday, February 11, 2002, 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, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Absent: None.

Approval of the: Approval of the: /Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (Jan 18) / Council Meeting Minutes (Jan. 22)

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:

- SPAR Council: Joe L. Thomas - Shreve Memorial Library Board: Dianne Hayes Turner.

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. 26):

RESOLUTION: None.

ORDINANCE: None.

B. TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

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)

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

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.

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

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION (not to be adopted prior to Feb. 26):

7 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Executive Office of the President-Office of National Drug Control Policy.

8 Authorizing the Mayor to execute grant documents with the U. S. Dept. of Justice for the acceptance of grant funds (partial reimbursement for bulletproof vests).

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Feb. 26):

8 To amend and reenact Sec. 2-258 of the Code relative to Dept. of Operation Services (eliminate position of Chief Plans Examiner and establish position of Deputy Bldg. Official).

9 Amending the 2002 Capital Improvements Budget (Neighborhood Park Facility Improvements project). (City-wide)

10 To create and establish a no parking anytime zone: South side of the 700 blk. of Montrose Dr. (C/Carmody)

11 To create and establish a no parking anytime zone: North side of the 200 blk. of Rutherford Street. (B/Stewart)

12 Repealing Ord. 213 of 1988 and amending and reenacting a portion of Sec. 90-198 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to the maximum limits on West 84^th St. (D/Serio)

13 Amending and reenacting a portion of Sec. 90-198 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to the maximum limits on Willow Ridge Blvd. (A/Huckaby)

14 ZONING C-81-01: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, relative to on-premises advertising signs.

15 ZONING C-02-02: THEODOS INTEREST, LLC dba MR. JIM'S CHICKEN, 2600 block of Youree Dr. from B-2 to B-3, restaurant with drive-thru or other permitted uses w/i this zoning class. (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. 22)

5 Amending the 2002 Community Development Special Revenue Fund budget.

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 - Postponed on Jan. 22)

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)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

11. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Alcohol Retail Permit: Ms. Deborah Hawkins [Employer: 2901 Milam St. [Take-A-Bag Grocery] (G/Burrell) (No action taken on Jan. 22 - Special Meeting scheduled for March 5)

2. ABO Card: Joe Moya [Residence: (B/Stewart) Employer: Margarita Bar and Grill (C/Carmody)] (Deferred until Feb. 25)

3. 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)

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 (Jan. 22)

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 4:07 p.m.

/s/ John David Stewart, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council