SUMMARY MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

MARCH 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 3:15 p.m., Monday, March 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 Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Absent: Councilman Pearl Huckaby (out of town) and Serio. 2.

Approval of the: Approval of the:

/Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (Feb. 25)

/Council Meeting Minutes (Feb. 26)

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: None.

Public Comments (Agenda Items to be Adopted).

Adding Legislation to the Agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to March 26):

RESOLUTION. None.

ORDINANCE: None.

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:

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

15 Declaring the City's interest in certain adjudicated properties as surplus. (A/Huckaby, D/Serio, F/Shyne and G/Burrell)

16 Declaring the City's interest in certain adjudicated properties as surplus. (F/Shyne)

17 Adopting the System Survey and Compliance Questionnaire for the City of Shreveport.

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

18 Approving a Restoration Tax Abatement Application: 6540 Line Avenue, Louisiana Capital Partners, LLC. (D/Serio)

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

27 Amending the 2002 Capital Improvements Budget.

28 Authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $70 million of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2002.

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

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) (Postponed on Feb. 26)

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. 26)

10 To create and establish a no parking anytime zone: South side of the 700 blk. of Montrose Dr. (C/Carmody) (Postponed on Feb. 26)

11 To create and establish a no parking anytime zone: North side of the 200 blk. of Rutherford Street. (B/Stewart) (Postponed on Feb. 26)

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. (B/Stewart)

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)

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (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. (A/Huckaby)

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Discussion and/or Action Relative to the Public Safety Committee. (F/Shyne) (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 rescheduled for April 12)

2. Taxi Driver License: Kendall T. Griffin [Residence: B/Stewart - Employer: Yellow Checker (A/Huckaby)] (Postponed until March 12)

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. 26)

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 4.32 p.m.

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John David Stewart, Chairman

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Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council