SUMMARY MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

MAY 24, 2002

The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Vice-Chairman Roy Burrell, at 3:15 p.m., Friday, May 24, 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 Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 4. Absent: Councilman Pearl Huckaby, Stewart and Serio. 3.

Approval of the: /Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (May 13) /Council Meeting Minutes (May 14) / Special Meeting (May 14)

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: 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 June 11):

RESOLUTION. None.

ORDINANCE: None.

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

48 Authorizing Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, located at 10400 Norris Ferry Rd., to connect to the water system of the city. (D/Serio)

49 Authorizing Janie Guy Beaird, located at 243 Dunn Dr. to connect to the water system of the city. (D/Serio)

50 Authorizing Jeffery and Kimberly Welborn. located at 9940 Canvasback Drive. to connect to the water system of the city. (D/Serio)

51 Authorizing Sheila and Cloyse Hamaker, located at 9857 Neesonwood Dr., to connect to the water system of the city. (D/Serio)

ORDINANCE: None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

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)

47 Endorsing and supporting Senate Bill No. 72 of the 2002 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, or similar legislation, which authorizes the citizens of Shreveport to approve an additional 1/4 cent Sales and Use Tax for salaries, benefits, equipment and personnel for the Fire and Police Departments. (Added and Postponed on May 14) (E/Spigener)

52 Requesting bids for the official journal.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to June 11):

53 Authorizing the acceptance of donation of certain immoveable property from Beaird Industries, Inc. (D/Serio)

54 Authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE (not to be adopted prior to June 11):

74 Closing and abandoning a portion of the 22 foot alleyway, Cedar Grove Add't, Unit 3 Sub'd. (C/Carmody)

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE (not to be adopted prior to June 25):

75 Authorizing the donation of 2 city-owned lots at 2704 Frederick St. and 2730 Judson St. to qualified participants in the City's Neighborhood Revitalization Program.

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

49 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 21, University Park Subdivision. (A/Huckaby) (Postponed on May 14)

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) (Postponed on May 14)

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) (Postponed on May 14)

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.

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

NEW BUSINESS:

1) Election of City Council Chairman.

2) Election of City Council Vice-Chairman.

3) Taxi Driver License appeal: William Johnson, Jr. (Work Session Hearing /Postponed on May 24)

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK'S REPORT:

Letter of Appeal: BAC-32-02, ASHLEY TRIDICO, 4304 Clingman Dr., Special Exception Use in an R-1D District, hair salon limited to 1 operator. (C/Carmody) (case not to be considered prior to June 11)

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

Approval of Minutes (May 14)

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 5:40 p.m.

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Roy A. Burrell, Vice-Chairman

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Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council