SUMMARY MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

MARCH 25, 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 25, 2002, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Huckaby.

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 (March 11)

/Council Meeting Minutes (March 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:

A. Confirmations and/or Appointments:

Deputy Building Official of Permits and Inspections: Michael R. Wood.

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 April 9):

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.) (Postponed on March 12)

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

19 Declaring the City's interest in certain adjudicated properties as surplus (Lots 23 and 24 Block 7, N S'port Sub'd.) (A/Huckaby)

20 Declaring the City's interest in certain adjudicated properties as surplus (Lots 1168, 1169 and ½ abandoned alley, Cedar Grove Add'n Sub'd.) (C/Carmody)

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to April 9):

21 Authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City (Carey T. Schimpf)

22 Authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City (Robert E. Piper).

23 Authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City (Jack Brown)

24 Authorizing approval of application of issuance of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, seeking State Bond Commission Approval, employing Counsel, Investment Banker, and Financial Advisor and approving publication.

25 Authorizing City of Shreveport to participate in a Planning Study of the U. S. Department of the Army concerning the future water supply of Cross Lake.

26 Authorizing the creation of the Shreveport Convention Center Hotel Authority for economic development facilities and activities, authorizing the acceptance of beneficial interest in a Public Trust, authorizing and approving the named trustees to the Trust and to proceed with approval from the State Bond Commission.

27 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cash Sale Deed between the Caddo Parish School Board and the City (new city jail).

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to April 9):

29 Closing and abandoning a portion of the 20 foot alleyway running between Line and Creswell Ave.(s) and between Longleaf Rd. and Unadilla St. and abutting Lots 11 thru 36, Ormond Pl. Sub'd. and Lots 78, 44 thru 52 and 58, Pine Park Add'n Sub'd. (B/Stewart)

30 Authorizing and providing for limited vehicular access (gated entrance) into the Lakeside on Long Lake Sub'd. (D/Serio)

31 Authorizing and providing for limited vehicular access (gated entrance) into the Emberwood, Hazelwood Village and Ravenna Units 1 and 2 Sub'd(s). (D/Serio)

32 Authorizing and providing for limited vehicular access (gated entrance) into the Brunswick Pl. Sub'd. (D/Serio)

33 To amend Section 10-190 of the Code of Ordinances relative to alcoholic beverages. (A/Huckaby)

34 To create and establish three stop intersections as indicated in the body of this ordinance. (A/Huckaby)

35 To create and establish a yield intersection at the intersection of Acklen St. and Sevier St. (C/Carmody)

36 ZONING: C-8-02: MPC APPLICATION, 317 Southfield, to delete Section II, II & IV of Ord. 137 of 1968. (C/Carmody)

37 ZONING: C-10-02: DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP, 9000 blk. of Youree Drive from R-A to I-1, warehouse or other permitted uses w/i this zoning class. (D/Serio)

38 ZONING: C-12-02: MPC APPLICATION, 1031 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy. from B-3 to B-3-E, SPAR facilities with outside storage. (C/Carmody)

39 ZONING: C-13-02: MPC APPLICATION, N/W corner of Milam and Christian Streets from B-2 to R-3, elderly housing facility or other permitted uses wi/i this zoning class. (B/Stewart)

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to April 23):

40 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lots 1265 and 1266, Cedar Grove Add'n. (D/Serio)

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 March 12)

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)

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.

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. ABO Card: Robert Barnwell [Employer: Thrifty Liquor (D/Serio) / Residence: Bossier City] (Postponed until April 8)

2. 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)

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 (March 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 3:50 p.m.

/s/ John David Stewart, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council