SUMMARY MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

MAY 13, 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 3:10 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2002, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Burrell,

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

Approval of the: /Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (April 22) /Council Meeting Minutes (April 23) / Special Meeting (May 7)

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

Public Hearing: None.

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

Confirmations and/or Appointments:

Greater S'port Human Relations Commission: Rhonda Eizel, Michael Gibson, William Malpass, and Reverend Kenneth Paul.

S'port Convention Center Hotel Authority: Reginald Abrams (Added on April 23)

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 May 28):

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:

42 Approving the budget for the Caddo-S'port Sales and Use Tax Commission for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002.

43 Accepting dedication for Gardere Dr., Avignon Lane, Baccarat Dr., and Callilope Lane, Brunswick Pl. Unit 4 Sub'd. (D/Serio)

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to May 28):

44 Donating police communications equipment to the Southern University Police in Shreveport, La. (A/Huckaby)

45 Authorizing the Mayor to make application with the U. S. Dept. of Justice, Office of Justice Programs.

46 Authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement on Air Quality with the City of Bossier City, Caddo Parish Commission, and Bossier Parish Police Jury. (City-wide)

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to May 28):

62 Amending the 2002 budget for the Police Grants Special Revenue Fund.

63 Amending the 2002 General Fund Budget.

64 Amending the 2002 MPC Budget.

65 Amending the 2002 Airports Enterprise Fund Budget.

66 Amending the 2002 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund.

67 Amending the 2002 Capital Improvements Budget.

68 Amending the 2002 Community Development Special Revenue Fund.

69 ZONING: C-24-02, ERNEST BEAUVAIS, 2232 Hollywood Ave. , from B-2- to B-2-E, limited to an auto towing dispatch office and vehicles storage for a maximum of 10 operative and 1 inoperative vehicle only. (C/Carmody)

70 ZONING: C-25-02, RAND KNICELY, 9000 blk. of West Wilderness Way, from R-1(TH) and R-3 to R-1 (TH) PUD, single-family residential subdivision. (D/Serio)

71 ZONING: C-28-02, ZONING AMENDMENT, amending Sec. 106-1130 (f)(2) a, by modifying the requirements for telecommunication towers allowed as specified permitted uses.

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

42 To repeal certain provisions of Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances; to amend Sec. 90-273 of the Code of Ordinances. (Postponed on April 23)

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 a restaurant 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/Stewart)

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)

59 Revising Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances (Sunday Special Sporting Event).

60 Amending and reenacting Section 2-28 of the Code of Ordinances of the city of Shreveport to provide for an increase in the salary and other compensation to be paid to the Mayor.

61 Amending and reenacting Section 2-29 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport to provide for an increase in the salaries of members of the City Council.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

2. 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)

3. Appeal: Denial of Class A License to operate non-emergency ambulance -North Webster Medical Services/MED-ONE Ambulance. (Special Meeting scheduled for May 22)

4. 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: None.

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

Approval of Minutes (April 23)

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 6:01 p.m.

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John David Stewart, Chairman

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Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council