SUMMARY MINUTES

SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

December 22, 2004

The Administrative Conference of the City council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Mike Gibson at 3:03 p.m., Wednesday, December 22, 2004, in the Government Chambers of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Invocation was given by Councilman Hogan. On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Green, Hogan, and Jackson. 6. Absent: Councilman Lester: 1. The Council met and set the following agenda for December 27, 2004, agenda:

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Wednesday, December 22, 2004, at 3:00 p.m. and its Regular Meeting on Monday, December 27, 2004 at 3:00 p.m.

Both Meetings will be held in the Government Chambers at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation.

3. Roll Call.

4. Approve Minutes: Administrative Conference (December 13, 2004) and City Council Meeting (December 14, 2004).

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

Reports:

a. Convention Center and Convention Center Hotel

b. Property Standards Report

6. Public Hearing: None

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

A. Confirmations and/or Appointments

Plumbing & Gas Piping Board:

John C. Wilson, John J. Guth Associates, Inc.

James C. (Jim) Payne, The Payne Co.

Kevin Miller, Berg, Inc.

Vincent F. Giglio, Universal Plumbing Co., Inc.

Samuel D. Santone, DMR Mechanical, LLC.

Lloyd L. Thompson (Qualified Voter)

Bill Ware, Plans Examiner, Water and Sewerage

B. Adding Legislation to the Agenda

C. Public Comments (Agenda Items to be Adopted)

8. CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION

A. TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

RESOLUTIONS: None

ORDINANCES:

B. TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS: None

254 Rejecting bids received on IFB #04-087 for covered pavilion at Shreveport Festival Plaza, the Department of SPAR/Division of SPAR Planning and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

ORDINANCES: None

9. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

239 A resolution approving certain matters with respect to the sublease of space within the Multicultural Center of the South, approving signage for the Center and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Postponed December 14, 2004)

250 A resolution establishing the Ledbetter Heights Entertainment District Redevelopment Area and otherwise providing with respect thereto

252 Amending the Pay Plan for General Classified employees to provide a $1,000 annual pay increase and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to Jan 11, 2005)

253 A resolution making application to the State Bond Commission for approval of the issuance by the City of Shreveport of not to exceed Sixty-Two Million Dollars ($62,000,000) aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2005A in one or more series, for the purpose of refunding certain maturities of the $87,000,000 City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana GOBs, Series 1999A (the "Prior Bonds")

C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Jan 11, 2005)

212 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Antique and Classic Vehicle Museum - $2500)

213 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Barksdale Air Show - $5,000)

214 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Barksdale Forward - $12,500)

215 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Biz Camp - $15,000)

216 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Caddo Council on Aging - $2,500)

217 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Caddo Council on Alcoholism/Drug Abuse - $5,000)

218 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Centerpoint - $2,500)

219 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Shreveport-Bossier Community Renewal - $60,000)

220 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (December on the Red - $2,000)

221 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Caddo-Bossier Film Assistance Office - $10,000)

222 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (First Step Services [indigent drug treatment] - $1,400)

223 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Greenwood Acres Neighborhood Assoc. - $10,000)

224 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Highland Area Partnership - $18,500)

225 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Hilman House - $1,000)

226 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (LSU-S Center for Business Research - $75,000)

227 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto (North Shreveport Development Corp - $25,000)

228 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Providence House - $5,200)

229 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Queensborough Neighborhood Assoc. - $18,500)

230 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Sci-Port - $30,000)

231 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Shreveport Green - $45,000)

232 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. ((Shreveport Regional Sports Authority - $90,000))

233 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Stephens African-American Museum - $10,000)

234 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Theater of Performing Arts - $5,000)

235 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Volunteers for Youth Justice - $1,000)

236 Amending the 2005 Budget for Riverfront Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Youth Baseball - $20,000)

237 Amending the 2005 Budget for the Retained Risk Internal Service Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Funding for Resolutions 212-236 which are adopted)

238 Closing and abandoning the T-Shaped Alleyway bounded by Simms and Finn Streets and west of Clyde E. Fant Memorial Parkway to Airport Drive in the Henderson Iron Subdivision located in the NW 1/4 of Section 25 (T18N-R14W), Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

239 Amending Section 90-229 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to through streets designated. (A/Lester)

240 ZONING - C-66-04: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located southeast of the intersection of East 70^th and Dixie Meadows Drive, from R-A, Residence Agriculture District, to R-3, Urban, Multiple-Family Residence District and B-2, Neighborhood Business District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.(C/Carmody)

241 ZONING - C-77-04: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the east side of Audrey & Peach between Freddie & Willie Mays, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban One-Family Residence District, to R-1H, Urban, One-Family Residence District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

242 ZONING - C-78-04: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the south side of East Stoner at its intersection with the Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-3, Urban Business District, to R-1H (PUD), Urban, One-Family Residence District (Planned Unit Development); B-3 Community Business District to R-3, Urban Multiple-Family Residence District; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

243 ZONING - C-81-04: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by Rezoning property located on the southeast corner of Jordan and Highland, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from SP-1-E, Highland Urban Conservation/Extended Use District (Limited to Hospital, Administrative Offices and Parking Lot) to SPI-1-E, (Limited “to Hospital Administrative Offices and Parking lot, and to include Substance Abuse Counseling and Treatment Facility.” only), and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

244 ZONING - C-82-04: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport, zoning ordinance by rezoning property located on the west side of Youree Drive 50 feet south of Archer, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from SPI-3-E, Commercial Corridor Overlay/Extended use (B-1 Buffer Business) District, to SPI-3-E, Commercial Corridor Overlay/Extended use (B-1, Buffer Business District, Limited to “A Loan Company, and to include a Gift and Antique Shop,” ONLY and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Carmody)

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

191 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 not to exceed $12,000,000 principal amount of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, 2004 Refunding Series C, of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, pursuant to the General Bond Resolution; approving and confirming the sale of such bonds; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such bonds and the application of the proceeds thereof for refunding certain bonds issued for the purpose of constructing and acquiring extensions and improvements to the City's combined waterworks plant and system and sewer plant and system (the "System") of the City; making application to the State Bond Commission; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Postponed December 14, 2004)

180 ZONING C-69-04: 550 Cross Lake Boulevard, MYRLENE BRAZZEL , Brazzel Properties LLC & City of Shreveport, West side of Cross Lake Boulevard, 890 feet west of Dilg League, from R-1D & SPI-5 to B-3 & SPI-5-E, Marina or other permitted uses within this zoning classification. (G/Jackson) (Postponed December 14, 2004)

199 ZONING C-72-04: 1926 Creswell Street, IKE COOPER, Dixie McClure Love, NW corner of Creswell & Olive, From B-2-E limited to an auto repair/filling station to B-2-E for additional uses, Automobile sales and light auto body. (B/Walford) (Postponed December 14, 2004)

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (numbers are assigned ordinance numbers) (Not to be adopted prior to Jan 11, 2005)

201 Creating and establishing a “No Parking Anytime” zone on either side of the 2400 block of Leslie Street and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Jackson)

202 Creating and establishing a “No Through Truck Route” on Idema Street between Linwood Avenue and Mt. Zion Road and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Gibson)

203 Amending Section 42-216 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to license permits and business regulations and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

204 Amending Chapter 94 of the Code of Ordinances relative to utility rates by repealing Ordinance 187 of 2004 and otherwise providing with respect thereto..

205 ANNEXATION (TAG No 04-02): Enlarging the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport - a tract of land located along the south side of the East Flournoy Lucas Road (LA. Hwy. 523) in portions of Sections 4,5,8, and 9 (T16N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Gibson)

206 ANNEXATION (TAG NO. 04-04): Enlarging the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport - a tract of land located south of the Shirley Francis Road in the NE/4 of Section 5 (T16N-R15W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Jackson)

207 ANNEXATION (TAG NO. 03-05): Enlarging the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport - a tract of land located in the southeasterly intersection of the Flournoy Lucas Road with Pines Road in the N/2 of Section 1 (T16-R15W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Hogan)

208 ANNEXATION (TAG NO. 03-01): Enlarging the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport - a tract of land located along the Southern Loop Road in the SE/4 of Section 20 and the NE/4 of Section 29 (T16N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Gibson)

209 ANNEXATION (TAG NO. 03-02): Enlarging the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport - a tract of land located along the Ellerbe Road in the SW/4 of Section 5 and in the NW/4 of Section 8 (T16N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Gibson)

210 ANNEXATION (TAG NO. 03-03): Enlarging the limits and boundaries of the Cit of Shreveport - a tract of land located along the East Flournoy Lucas Road (LA. Hwy 523) in Sections 3 and 4 (T16N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and a portion of LA. 1 (Youree Drive), and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Gibson)

211 ANNEXATION (TAG NO. 03-04): Enlarging the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport - A tract of land located in the SW/4 of Section 29 (T16N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, for Southern Trace, Phase IV, Section XVII- A/B, Subdivision, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Gibson)

10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Ordinance No. 98 of 2004: An ordinance authorizing the Lease of City-Owned property to North Shreveport Development Corporation, Inc. (B/Walford) (Tabled December 14, 2004)

2. BAC-110-04, 1732 Michel Street, RILEY B. GUTTIRREZ, Riley & Kathleen Guttirrez, North side of Michel, 275 feet east of Wallace, Special Exception Use and variance in the front yard setback in an R-1D District, Mobile Home. (B/Walford) (Postponed December 14, 2004)

11. NEW BUSINESS:

1. SOB Appeal: Ms. Lisa Jamerson (January 10, 2005)

2. Alcohol Retail Permit Appeal: Mr. John Hardy, H&H Lounge. (January 10, 2005)

3. C-81-04: 453 Jordan Street, NEW BRANCH OF ZION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER, New Branch of Zion Church, SE Corner of Jordan and Highland, from SPI-E (Limited to hospital, administrative offices and parking lot) to SPI-1-E, Substance Abuse Counseling and treatment facility. (B/Walford)

4. BAC-115-04: 315 Pierre Avenue, SHREVEPORT GROCERY, INC, Martha McJunkins - Tanoli, Southeast corner of Pierre Avenue and Garden, Special Exception Use in a B-2 District, Liquor Store. (A/Lester)

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

13. CLERK’S REPORT:

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

Approval of Minutes (Dec 14)

Communications of the Mayor

Communications of the Council Members

Public Comments

Miscellaneous Matters

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

16. ADJOURNMENT.

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//s// Mike Gibson, Chairman

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//s// Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council