SUMMARY MINUTES

SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

March 13, 2006

The Administrative Conference of the City council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Calvin Ben Lester, Jr. at 3:01 p.m., Monday, March 13, 2006, in the Government Chambers of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Invocation was given by Councilman Hogan, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Robertson. On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Robertson, and Hogan. 4. Absent: Councilmen Carmody, Green, , and Jackson. 3. The Council met and set the following agenda for March 14, 2006 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 Monday, March 13, 2006, at 3:00 p.m. and its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 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 (February 27, 2006) and City Council Meeting (February 28, 2006).

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

Resolution No. 31 of 2006: A resolution to congratulate the Southwood High School Girls Basketball Team for winning the Louisiana Class 5A State Championship. (E/Hogan)

Reports:

a. Convention Center and Convention Center Hotel (To include detailed personnel report from SMG)

b. Property Standards Report

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: None

C. Public Comments (Agenda Items to be Adopted)

8. CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION

A. TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS: None

ORDINANCES: None.

B. TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

32 Rejecting bids received on IFB #05-102, new fire maintenance facility maintenance shop facility, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

ORDINANCES: None.

9. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION

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

28 A resolution to recognize USW/PACE International Union and USW/PACE Local 13-25 as the exclusive representative agent for the City Employees and for the purpose stated herein, providing relative to resolution of employee issues and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)(Postponed February 28, 2006)

30 Authorizing the donation of Shreveport Police Department Property and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (Not to be adopted prior March 28, 2006)

33 Authorizing the Mayor to dedicate Anniston Avenue between Atlantic Avenue and Patton Avenue in Honor of Pope John Paul II and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Carmody)

34 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a re-instatement agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development concerning Broadmoor area “Youree Drive” flood control improvements, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (C/Carmody)

C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (Not be adopted prior to March 28, 2006)

24 Amending the 2006 Budget for the Community Development Special Revenue Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

25 ZONING C-10-06: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport zoning ordinance by re-zoning property located on the southwest corner of Fairfield Avenue and Boulevard, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from SPI-1-E, Highland Urban Conservation/Expanded Use District, Limited to “A Sleep Disorder Clinic as Presented.” To SPI-1, Highland Urban Conservation District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

26 ZONING C-11-06: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport zoning ordinance by re-zoning property located on the southeast corner of Archer Avenue and East Kings Highway, Shreveport, Caddo Parish Louisiana, from B-1, Buffer Business District, to B-1-# Buffer Business/Extended Use District, LIMITED TO “A SPA, SALON, AND BOUTIQUE”, ONLY, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Carmody)

27 ZONING C-13-06: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport zoning ordinance by re-zoning property located on the southwest corner of Hearne Avenue and west corner of College Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-2, Suburban Multi-Family Residence District, to R-2-E, Suburban, Multiple-Family Residence/Extended use District, LIMITED TO “A FLOWER SHOP” ONLY, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Jackson)

D. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (Numbers are assigned Ordinance Numbers)

18 Authorizing the lease of City-owned property to Paxton Youth Boxing Club, Inc., and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

21 Amending and reenacting Section 74, the Solid Waste Code, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

22 Amending the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto..

23 Changing the name of the Civic Theater to the “RiverView Theater” and changing the name of the Convention Hall to the “RiverView Hall” and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

208 ZONING – C-89-05: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the northwest corner of West 63^rd and Linwood Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1H, Urban, One-Family Residence District, to B-2, Neighborhood Business District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (F/Green)(Postponed – February 28, 2006)

19 ZONING: C-04-06: An Ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, The City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the northerly side of Dee Street at its intersection with South Pointe Parkway, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-3, Urban, Multiple-Family Residence District to B-3, Community Business District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Carmody) (Postponed – February 28, 2006)

10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Ordinance No. 93 of 2005: To amend and reenact Section 3.01 of Ordinance No. 96 of 1980 relative to exemptions and exclusions from sales and use taxes and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Introduced – June 14, 2005 - Tabled on July 12, 2005)

2. Ordinance No. 220 of 2005 - ZONING APPEAL – C-95-05: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, to rezone property located on the Southwest corner of Cleveland and Jewella Avenues, from R-1D, Urban One-Family Residence District to B-3, Community Business District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (F/Green)(Introduced – Dec 27, 2005 – Tabled January 10, 2006)

11. NEW BUSINESS:

C-9-06: To approve the application by Sheriff Steve Prator to construct a correctional facility in an I-2 district located in the 1100 block of Forum Drive. (Section 106-839 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport require MPC approval and City Council approval when the proposed use is in the city). (A/Lester)

Property Standards Appeal:

Case #HBO 0600018, 2941 Abie Street, Mr. Huey Speed, 8032 Aaron Place, Shreveport, LA (A/Lester/G/Jackson)

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 (February 28, 2006)

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.