SUMMARY MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

JULY 8, 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, July 8, 2002, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Carmody.

On Roll Call, the following members were Present: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Absent: None.

Approval of Minutes: /Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (June 24)

/Council Meeting Minutes (June 25)

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

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

6. Public Hearing: None.

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

A. Confirmations and/or Appointments: None.

B. Adding Legislation to the Agenda.

C. Public Comments (Agenda Items to be Adopted).

8. CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

A. TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to July 23):

RESOLUTION. None.

ORDINANCE: None.

B. TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCES: None.

9. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

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.

78 Authorizing the execution of an agreement with the Northwest Louisiana Chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.

79 Declaring the City's interest in certain adjudicated property as surplus (Clay and Rear Clay Streets). (A/Huckaby)

80 Declaring the City's interest in certain adjudicated property as surplus (Logan Street). (A/Huckaby)

81 Declaring the City's interest in certain adjudicated property as surplus (Tulsa and Creswell Avenues). (B/Stewart)

82 Declaring the City's interest in certain adjudicated property as surplus (Tulsa Avenue). (C/Carmody)

83 Declaring the City's interest in certain adjudicated property as surplus. (Drexel St.) (F/Shyne)

84 Stating the City of Shreveport's endorsement of Family Dollar Stores of LA, Inc. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program (Pines Rd). (E/Spigener)

85 Stating the City of Shreveport's endorsement of Family Dollar Stores of LA, Inc. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program (Mansfield Rd.). (E/Spigener)

86 Stating the City of Shreveport's endorsement of Family Dollar Stores of LA, Inc. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program (S'port-Barksdale Hwy.). (C/Carmody)

87 Stating the City of Shreveport's endorsement of V-Speed, Inc. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (F/Shyne)

88 Stating the City of Shreveport's endorsement of Endara Enterprises, LLC to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (A/Huckaby)

B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to July 23):

89 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Steeple Economic Development Corp. relative to the First Tee Junior Golf Program.

90 Authorizing the Mayor to revise the contract with The Times, the official journal, for the City, for the period commencing July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, to more accurately tie the rates to the printing services to be performed.

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

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION (not to be adopted prior to August 13):

92 Approving a Restoration Tax Abatement Renewal Application for 601 Spring St., Ark-La-Tex Antique & Classic Vehicle Enterprise, LLC. (A/Huckaby)

C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE (not to be adopted prior to July 23):

86 To amend Article VII of Chapter 26 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to purchases.

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

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 60 foot wide Atlantic Avenue in the 300 block running between Clingman Dr. to the west and Youree Dr. to the east located in the Broadmoor Subdivision Unit 1, subject to certain conditions. (C/Carmody) (Ordinance as amended) (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)

83 To amend certain sections of Chapter 62 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to the Department of Public Assembly and Recreation.

84 To amend Chapter 10, Article I of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to alcoholic beverages.

85 To amend Chapter 10, Article I of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to alcoholic beverages.

10. 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 to be rescheduled)

11. NEW BUSINESS:

1. BAC-62-02, Deja Vu, MIC Unlimited, 202 Commerce Street, Special Exception Use, Sexually Oriented Business. (A/Huckaby)

2. BAC-49-02, Diva's Sports Pub, 8201 Jewella Road, Special Exception Use and variance in the hours of operation in a B-3 District, lounge operating until 2 a.m. [E/Spigener) (not to be considered prior to July 23)

12. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

13. CLERK'S REPORT: None.

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

Approval of Minutes (June 25)

Communications of the Mayor

Communications from the Council Members

Public Comments

Miscellaneous Matters

15. THE COMMITTEE RISES AND REPORTS (reconvenes Regular Council Meeting).

16. ADJOURNMENT. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

/s/ Roy A. Burrell, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council