SUMMARY MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

April 22, 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 3:09 p.m., Monday, April 22, 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, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell (arrived at 3:20). 6. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

Approval of the: /Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (April 8) /Council Meeting Minutes (April 9)

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests, and Communications of the Mayor which are required by law. None.

Public Hearing: 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)

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

A. Confirmations and/or Appointments: Larry Landry, Superintendent of Plants (Amiss Water Purification Plant), DOS.

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 May 14):

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:

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. (Postponed on April 9)

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)

37 Declaring the City's interest in certain adjudicated properties as surplus (1621 MLK.) (A/Huckaby)

38 Declaring the City's interest in certain adjudicated properties as surplus (6119 Tulsa Ave.) (B/Stewart)

39 Declaring the City's interest in certain adjudicated properties as surplus (W 20 feet of Lot 15 and E 50 feet of Lot 16, Fairpark Heights.) (F/Shyne)

40 Stating the City's endorsement of Columbia Café, L. L. C. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (B/Stewart)

41 Stating the City's endorsement of First LA Bank to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (C/Carmody)

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to May 14): None.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to May 14):

45 Amending the 2002 budget for the Environmental Grants Special Revenue Fund.

46 Levying a tax of 20.76 mills per dollar, on all property subject to ad valorem taxation, within the City of Shreveport, for the Year 2002 in the amounts and for the purposes described herein.

47 Levying a tax of 30.54 mills per dollar, on all property subject to ad valorem taxation, within the City of Shreveport, for the Year 2002 for the purpose of paying principal and interest on the outstanding General Obligation Bonds of the City.

48 Levying a tax of 7.99 mills on all property subject to ad valorem taxation, within the bounds of the Downtown Development District, for the purposes as set forth herein.

49 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 21, University Park Subdivision. (A/Huckaby)

50 ZONING: C-78-01, ALTON J. ROSS, 2911 Milam St., from B-1 to B-1-E, limited to arestaurant only. (G/Burrell)

51 ZONING APPEAL: C-9-02, SMT PROPERTIES, L. L. C., 9800 Norris Ferry Road, from R-A to R-1D (PUD), single-family residential subdivision. (D/Serio)

52 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. (A/Huckaby)

53 ZONING: C-16-02, MPC APPLICATION, 919 Gladstone Blvd., from R-2-E to R-2; single-family detached homes. (B/Stewart)

54 ZONING: C-17-02, BRUCIA FAMIGLIA, L. L. C. , 1027 Olive St., from B-1 to B-2 and MPC and Planned Bldg. Group approval restaurant with cooking school and parking lot. (B/Stewart0

55 ZONING: C-18-02, WILIE LEVY 3916 Youree Dr., from SPI-3 (B-2) to SPI-3-E (B-2); auto glass sales and installation. (C/Carmody)

56 ZONING: C-19-02, M & M TRUCKING & CONTRACTING INC., 600 blk. Mt. Zion Rd. from R-1D to I-1, construction office, equipment storage and stock pile yard. (D/Serio)

57 ZONING APPEAL: C-20-02, JEFF HOGAN, 5343 Hearne Ave., from B-1 to B-1-E, w/MPC approval for a residence; auto sales and residence. (F/Shyne)

58 ZONING: C-21-02, GREENWOOD VILLA PARTNERS, II, 4430 Danny R. Wimberly Dr., from R-3 (PUD) to R-3-E (PUD), daycare. (G/Burrell)

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

40 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lots 1265 and 1266, Cedar Grove Add'n. (D/Serio) (Postponed on April 9)

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)

41 Amending Section 2-27 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport to reapportion the several council districts of the City (Special Mtg. scheduled for May 7)

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 - Note: See Ord. No. 50 of 2002)

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)

4. Appeal: Denial of Class A License to operate non-emergency ambulance - North Webster Medical Services/MED-ONE Ambulance. (Special Meeting to be Rescheduled)

5. Alcohol Retail Permit: Ms. Deborah Hawkins [Employer: 2901 Milam St. [Take-A-Bag Grocery] (G/Burrell) (Special Meeting scheduled for May 30)

NEW BUSINESS: None.

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK'S REPORT: Letters of Appeal (cases to be considered May 14):

(1) Zoning Case C-9-02, SMT PROPERTIES, L . L. C., 9800 Norris Ferry Road from R-A to R-1D (PUD); single-family detached homes. (D/Serio)

(2) Zoning Case C-20-02, JEFF HOGAN, 5343 Hearne Ave. from B-1 to B-2 with MPC approval for a residence, auto sales and residence. (F/Shyne)

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

Approval of Minutes (April 9)

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 4:18 p.m.

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John David Stewart, Chairman Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council