SUMMARY MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

JUNE 24, 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 3:12 p.m., Monday, June 24, 2002, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Deacon Milton Williams.

On Roll Call, the following members were Present: Councilmen Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 3. Absent: Councilman Huckaby (out of town), Stewart, Carmody (out of town), and Serio. 3.

Approval of the: /Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (June 10)

/Council Meeting Minutes (June 11)

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: Ms. Lois Wainwright.

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 July 9):

RESOLUTION. None.

ORDINANCE: None.

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCE: None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

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

67 Authorizing the acceptance of a Donation in the amount of Seventy-five Thousand Dollars from Nike Incorporated and Affiliate.

68 Approving the Downtown 2010 Redevelopment Strategy.

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

70 Declaring the City's interest in certain adjudicated properties as surplus. (B/Stewart)

71 Declaring the City's interest in certain adjudicated properties as surplus. (C/Carmody)

72 Declaring the City's interest in certain adjudicated properties as surplus. (F/Shyne)

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to July 9):

73 Authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to sign a lease agreement with the State of LA, Dept. of Environmental Quality. (Calumet S'port Refinery) (F/Shyne)

74 Authorizing the Mayor to make application with the U. S. Dept. of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program).

75 To suspend the applicability of Sec. 78-359 of the Code of Ordinances to the extent required in order to allow the S'port Yacht Club, Inc. to construct an extension of a pier in Cross Lake. (A/Huckaby)

76 Authorizing the donation of 6 salvaged water turbidimeters from the T. L. Amiss Water Treatment Facility to Waterworks District No. 1 of Caddo Parish.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: (not to be adopted prior to July 9):

79 Closing and abandoning the 20' alleyway running between Pierremont Rd. and E 60^th St., and between Tulsa and Southern Ave. (B/Stewart)

80 Closing and abandoning a portion of the 300 blk. of Atlantic Ave. running between Youree and Clingman Drives. (C/Carmody) (Letters of appeal filed)

81 ZONING: C-29-02, DELORES COLE,2001 Centenary Boulevard from B-2 to B-2-E, auto repair. (B/Stewart)

82 ZONING: C-30-02, GERALD STEPHENS, 5902 Southern Ave. , from R-1D to B-1, law office. (B/Stewart)

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

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) (Postponed on June 11)

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. (Postponed on June 11)

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. (Postponed on June 11)

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

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-BagGrocery]) (G/Burrell) (Special Meeting to be rescheduled)

NEW BUSINESS:

ABO Card Appeal: Kellie Wallace. (Employer: Super 1 - S'port-Barksdale Highway). Deferred until June 25)

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK'S REPORT:

Letter of Appeal: Closing and Abandoning Atlantic Ave. from Youree Dr. to Clingman Dr. (Ord. No. 80 of 2002 on Introduction not to be considered prior to July 9) (C/Carmody)

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

Approval of Minutes (June 11)

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 3:45 p.m.

/s/ Roy A. Burrell, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council