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City of Shreveport

  1234 TEXAS AVE.  P.O. BOX 31109  SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71130 
   

SUMMARY MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

SEPTEMBER 23, 2002

1. Call to Order. 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, September 23, 2002, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

2. Invocation was given by Councilman Shyne.

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

      BID OPENING: Receipt of proposals for Banking Services Agreement.

      4. Approve Minutes: /Summary Admin. Conference (Sept. 9) /Council Meeting (Sept. 10)

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

6. Public Hearings: 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 October 8):

      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:

      121 Authorizing the Mayor to negotiate terms and conditions, and execute all contracts between the City and State of LA, Dept. of Social Services (LaJET Program).

      122 Authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission for the construction and operation of the Southern Loop water main. (E/Spigener)

      123 Authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of LA, for the purpose ofconstructing I-49 at Southern Loop interchange. (D/Serio)

      125 Declaring the City's interest in certain adjudicated property, as surplus (2124 C. E. Galloway.) (C/Carmody)

      126 Declaring the City's interest in certain adjudicated properties, as surplus (1831 Garden St. and Lot 12, Block 15, Parkview Sub'd.). (A/Huckaby)

      127 Declaring the City's interest in certain adjudicated property, as surplus (2818 West Caperton St.) (G/Burrell)

      128 Stating the City's endorsement of Southern Foods Group, L. P. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program (F/Shyne)

      129 Stating the City's endorsement of Citizens Bank and Trust Company to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program (C/Carmody)

      124 Authorizing the exchange of certain surplus public property [(Glock handguns) not to be adopted prior to October 8]

    B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to October 8):

      130 Authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement between the City and KPMG, for an external audit of the City of Shreveport for fiscal year Jan. 1, 2002 through Dec. 31, 2002.

      131 Authorizing the Mayor to execute the 2nd Amendment to the Intergovernmental Solid Waste Agreement with Caddo Parish of 1996.

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

      133 Donating two Kawasaki police motorcycles to the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office, Benton, LA.

C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to October 8):

      141 Amending the 2002 budget for the Fleet Services Internal Service fund.

      142 Amending the 2002 General Fund budget.

      143 Amending the 2002 Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund.

      144 Amending the Code of Ordinances relative to alcoholic beverages to add Section 10-54 (establish special events alcohol permit for Riverfront area). (A/Huckaby)

      145 To repeal an existing speed limit ordinance for Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway and amending and reenacting a portion of Sec. 90-198 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining the maximum limits on Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway. (A/Huckaby, B/Stewart, and C/Carmody)

      146 To create and establish a No Parking Anytime Zone: North side of the 1500 block of Garden Street beginning at Allen Avenue and extending west for 100 feet. (A/Huckaby)

      147 ZONING: C-41-02, TIME WELL SPENT, LLC, 3435 / 3437 Youree Drive, from SPI-3 (B-1) to SPI-3-E (B-1); hair salon and boutique. (C/Carmody)

      148 ZONING APPEAL: C-42-02, GEORGE GEKAKIS, INC., 1500 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop from R-1D to B-2, drug store, retail sales and office or other permitted uses within zoning class. (D/Serio)

      149 ZONING: C-43-02, BAYOU POINTE SUB'D. LP, 700 West 84th St., from R-1D to R-1D-E, office and community center. (D/Serio)

      150 ZONING APPEAL: C-44-02, A & A AUTO SALES, 9488 Linwood Ave., MPC Approval in a B-2, used auto sales with an existing convenience store. (D/Serio)

      151 ZONING: C-45-02, DONALD AND SANDRA GOLDSBY, 3648 Huston from R-2 to B-2, self-serve laundry. (F/Shyne)

      152 ZONING: C-46-02, MARLON HAWTHORNE, 4614 Monkhouse Dr., from B-1 to B-2, day care center with the addition of snow cone sales. (G/Burrell)

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

      ordinances numbers)

      130 Authorizing the donation of certain city-owned property to the Red River Waterway District. (Postponed on Sept. 10)

      131 Amending the 2002 Police Grants Special Revenue fund.

      132 19th Supplemental Ordinance: Providing for the issuance of $45,000,000 of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, 2003 Refunding Series A.

      133 Closing and abandoning a 4 foot-wide utility easement located at the rear of Lots 16 thru 26, Block 22, Morningside Sub'd. (C/Carmody)

      134 To amend Chap. 10 of the Code of Ordinances relative to alcoholic beverages, to add Sec. 10-86.

      135 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.

      136 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.

      137 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.

      140 Amending the 2002 budget for the Community Development Special Revenue Fund.

      ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE: (not to be adopted prior to October 8):

      138 Authorizing the donation of city-owned properties, acquired under the Dept. of HUD One Dollar Home Program.

      139 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Glock, Inc. for the exchange of properties.

10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

    2. Alcohol Retail Permit: Mr. Alton Ross (2911 Milam Street - New Nat Café)(G/Burrell) (Tabled on July 23, 2002)

    3. Alcohol Retail Permit: Ms. Deborah Hawkins (Employer: 2901 Milam St. - Take-A-Bag Grocery)(G/Burrell) (Special Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2002 at 1:30 p.m.)

11. NEW BUSINESS:

      1. ABO Card appeal: Ms. Doneka Garner (Residence: D/Serio - Employer: Johnny's Pizza (C/Carmody) (Postponed until Sept. 24)

      2. BAC -67-02, THE J HARDEMAN COMPANY LLC, 1111 B North Market, Special Exception Use in a B-3 District, Restaurant with the on-premise consumption of alcohol. (A/Huckaby) [Postponed on Sept. 10]

      3. BAC-57-02, DISTRICT ONE UNITED COUNCIL OF HOPE, 3850 Linwood Avenue, Special Exception Use and Variance in hour of operation in a B-3 District, Reception Hall with the on-premise consumption of alcohol until 1 a.m. (B/Stewart)

      4. BAC-68-02, PLAZA INVESTMENTS III, LLC, 600 Market Street, Special Exception Use in a B-4 District, lounge. (A/Huckaby)

      5. BAC-69-02, ZACKIE GILES, 6014 Willard, Special Exception Use and Variance in front yard setback in a R-1D District, mobile home. (B/Stewart)

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

13. CLERK'S REPORT:

Letters of Appeal (proposed Council action on October 8):

      1. ZONING APPEAL: C-42-02, GEORGE GEKAKIS, INC., 1500 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop from R-1D to B-2, drug store, retail sales and office or other permitted uses within zoning class. (D/Serio)

      2. ZONING APPEAL: C-44-02, A & A AUTO SALES, 9488 Linwood Ave., MPC Approval in a B-2, used auto sales with an existing convenience store. (D/Serio)

      3. BAC-81-02, FLOYD ROBINSON, 4708 Mansfield Rd.; Special Exception and variance in the hours of operation in a B-2 District, multi-purpose facility with on-premises consumption of alcohol operating until 2 a.m. (F/Shyne)

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

        Approval of Minutes (September 10)

        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 4:45 p.m.

/s/Roy Burrell, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council


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