SUMMARY MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

April 8, 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, April 8, 2002, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Carmody.

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

Approval of the: /Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (March 25) /Council Meeting Minutes (March 26)

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests, and Communications of the Mayor which are required by law.

Council District B (No. 32): A resolution to recognize the Northwest Louisiana Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. (SPEBSQSA)

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

Confirmations and/or Appointments, Public Comments, and Adding Legislation to the Agenda:

A. Confirmations and/or Appointments:

Executive Appointment - Assistant City Attorney: Shante Y. Wells.

Caddo Communications District No. 1 Board (reappointment): Dorothy Johnson.

Downtown Development Authority Board: Lillian Priest and Reggie Abrams.

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 April 23):

RESOLUTION. None.

ORDINANCE: None.

B. TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTION:

33 Authorizing Barry and Melissa Lewis, located at 9920 Canvasback Dr., to connect to the water system of the City. (D/Serio)

ORDINANCE: None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

18 Approving a Restoration Tax Abatement Application: 6540 Line Avenue, Louisiana Capital Partners, LLC. (C/Carmody) (Postponed on March 26)

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) (Postponed on March 26)

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).

28 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease-Purchase Agreement (Equipment Installment Purchase Agreement), Equipment Schedule No. 01, Escrow Agreement and related instruments with Suntrust Leasing Corporation and an escrow agent to provide financing for the acquisition of vehicles and equipment.

29 Declaring the intention of the City of Shreveport to reimburse itself for certain costs for vehicles and equipment with the proceeds of tax exempt obligations.

30 Authorizing Mayor to request approval from the Louisiana State Bond Commission relative to the City's loan from the Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan funds to itself; to ratify certain prior action in furtherance of such approval.

31 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Downtown Shreveport Unlimited, Inc., to sponsor up to four (4) festivals or events.

34 Suspending the effects of certain provisions of Chapter 10 and Chapter 106 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances on April 19, 2002 for the Louisiana State University-Shreveport "Spring Fling". (D/Serio)

35 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of by public auction certain types of supplies, materials, equipment and vehicles determined to be surplus.

B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to April 23):

36 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Donation Agreement between the City and AOK, L.L.C. for water, sewer and force mains, lift stations and all related appurtenances located in Lakeside at Long Lake Unit No. 1. (D/Serio)

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

41 Amending Section 2-27 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport to reapportion the several council districts of the City.

42 To repeal certain provisions of Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances; to amend Sec. 90-273 of the Code of Ordinances.

43 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 01-06: Tract of land located along the Flournoy Lucas Rd., in the SW4 of Sec. 7 (T16N-R13W) and in the SE/4 of Sec. 12 (T16N-R14W). (D/Serio)

44 ZONING: C-1-02: HAMEL'S FARM, L..L.C., 3232 E 70^th St., from R-A and B-1 to B-3, B-3 development. (C/Carmody)

D. 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 26)

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 (gatedentrance) 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, III & 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)

40 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lots 1265 and 1266, Cedar Grove Add'n. (D/Serio) (Not to be adopted prior to April 23)

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)

3. Resolution No. 12 of 2002: Authorizing the Mayor to accept the donation of certain immovable property from Charlton Christopher Holmes. (1033 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy.) (Tabled on March 26)

NEW BUSINESS:

1. ABO Card: Joshua D. Dayton [Employer: Chili's (D/Serio) / Residence: Bossier City] (Postponed on 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:

1. ZONING APPEAL: C-15-02, ROY MAHONEY, 1520 Ford St. from B-2 and B-3 to I-2, short term storage of inoperable vehicles or other permitted uses w/i this zoning class. (A/Huckaby)

2. Appeal: Denial of Class A License to operate non-emergency ambulance - North Webster Medical Services/MED-ONE Ambulance. (Special Meeting scheduled on April 19)

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

Approval of Minutes (March 26)

Communications of the Mayor

Communications from the Council Members

Public Comments

Miscellaneous Matters

15. THE COMMITTEE RISES AND REPORTS (reconvenes Regular Council Meeting).

ADJOURNMENT. The meeting adjourned at 5:38 p.m.

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John David Stewart, Chairman

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Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council