SUMMARY MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

JUNE 10, 2002

The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Roy Burrell, at 3:10 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2002, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Roy Burrell.

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

Approval of the: /Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (May 24) /Council Meeting Minutes (May 28) / Special Meeting (May 22)

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:

A. Confirmations and/or Appointments: None.

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 June 25):

RESOLUTION. None.

ORDINANCE: None.

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCE: None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

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.

56 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property within the City of Shreveport: New City Jail, Parcel No. G-1. (B/Stewart)

57 Stating the City's endorsement of Conco Food Service to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (F/Shyne)

58 Stating the City's endorsement of Rhino Aviation to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (F/Shyne)

59 Stating the City's endorsement of Builders Supply Co., Inc. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (A/Huckaby)

60 Stating the City's endorsement of NYX, Inc. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (E/Spigener)

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

61 Accepting the best bid submitted for the official journal and selecting the official journal.

62 Ordering and Calling a Special Election to be held in the City of Shreveport, to authorize the levy of a special tax in the Downtown Development District, making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

63 Authorizing the waiver of the building permit fees and authorizing donation of building materials and supplies to 13 qualified low-income homeowners in the City of Shreveport.

64 Authorizing the Mayor to execute grant documents with the LA Highway Safety Commission for the acceptance of grant funds (Sobriety and Administrative checkpoints).

65 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement in the amount of $161,667 between the City and LA Dept. of Environmental Quality for erosion control projects in the Cross Lake Watershed.

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

78 To amend Chapter 66 of the Code of Ordinances relative to the Employees' Retirement System.

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

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 28)

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

76 EIGHTEENTH SUPPLEMENTAL ORDINANCE: A Supplemental Ordinance amending and supplementing Resolution No. 131 of 1984 (the "General Bond Resolution") adopted on June 12, 1984, as amended; providing for the issuance of $22,000,000 principal amount of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, 2002 Refunding Series A, of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE: (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. (G/Burrell)

77 Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Third Amendment to the Amended and Restated Ground Lease between the City of Shreveport and Red River Entertainment of Shreveport Partnership in Commendam.

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 June 13)

NEW BUSINESS:

1) ABO Card Appeal: Mr. Tracey Weaver - Employer: Harrah's Casino. (A/Huckaby) (Postponed on June 10 until June 11)

2) BAC-32-02, ASHLEY TRIDICO, 4304 Clingman Dr., Special Exception Use in an R-1D District, hair salon limited to 1 operator. (C/Carmody)

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 (May 28)

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 3:55 p.m.

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Roy A. Burrell, Chairman

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Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council