SUMMARY MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

FEBRUARY 25, 2002

The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Vice-Chairman Roy Burrell, at 3:15 p.m., Monday, February 25, 2002, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Reverend Hardy.

On Roll Call, the following members were Present: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Absent: Councilman Stewart (out of country). 1.

Approval of the: Approval of the:

/Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (Feb. 11)

/Council Meeting Minutes (Feb. 12)

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:

Confirmations and/or Appointments:

Division Manager of Events Services, SPAR: Ronnie M. Hammond.

Public Comments (Agenda Items to be Adopted).

Adding Legislation to the Agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

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

RESOLUTION. None.

ORDINANCE: None.

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTION:

10 Rejecting the bid received for motorcycles for the Police Department.

ORDINANCE: None.

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. (Postponed on Feb. 12)

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).

11 To recognize and support the collaborative efforts of existing inner city neighborhood associations, to strengthen their organizational capacity, and to develop revitalization expertise to address the slum and blighted conditions of their own neighborhoods. (A/Huckaby)

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

12 Authorizing the Mayor to accept the donation of certain immovable property from Charlton Christopher Holmes. (1033 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy.)

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

16 To amend Sec. 30-55 of the Code of Ordinances relative to Fire Prevention and Protection.

17 To amend and reenact Section 78-114 of the Code of Ordinances relative to animals at parades (clarify service animals).

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

19 Amending the 2002 Police Grants Special Revenue Fund.

20 Closing and abandoning the dedicated 14 foot and 10 foot-wide alleyways running between Travis and Sprague Streets and between Mary St. and a paved 20 foot-wide alley. (A/Huckaby)

21 ZONING: C-3-02, COLUMBIA CAFÉ LLC, 612 Kings Highway from R-1D to B-1, parking for adjacent restaurant or other permitted used w/i this zoning class. (B/Stewart)

22 ZONING: C-4-02, GEDC Auto Body and Detail Shop, 2491 ½ Texas Ave., from B-3 to I-1, auto body repair and detail shop or other permitted used w/i this zoning class. (B/Stewart)

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

23 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 243, Coleman College Subdivision (4057 Mayfield St.) (F/Shyne)

24 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 244, Coleman College Subdivision (4059 Mayfield St.) (F/Shyne)

25 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 25, Texas St. and Linwood Avenue.

26 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot B, Taylor Sub'd. (4115 Samuels St.)

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 Feb. 12)

194 To reverse the decision rendered by the MPC, by closing and abandoning the portion of Glen Iris Blvd. located north of Ontario St., Glen Iris Addition Subdivision. (B/Stewart) (Reconsidered and Postponed on Feb. 12)

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) (Postponed on Feb. 12)

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

2. Ordinance No. 3 of 2002: 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) (Remanded to MPC Feb. 12)

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)] (Continued until Feb. 26)

3. Taxi Driver License: Kendall T. Griffin [Residence: B/Stewart - Employer: Yellow Checker (A/Huckaby)] (Postponed on Feb. 25)

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 (Feb. 12)

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 5:00 p.m.

/s/Roy Burrell, Vice-Chairman

/s/ Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council