SUMMARY MINUTES

SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

March 26, 2007

The Administrative Conference of the City council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Monty Walford at 3:03 p.m., Monday, March 26, 2007, in the Government Chambers of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Invocation was given by Councilman Wooley, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Shyne. On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Walford, Long, Wooley, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman.. 6. Absent: Councilman Lester. 1.. The Council met and set the following agenda for Tuesday, March 27, 2007 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 26, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. and Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 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 (Monday, March 12, 2007) and City Council Meeting (Tuesday, March 13, 2007).

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

Reports:

Property Standards Report

6. Public Hearing: Proposed Railroad Crossings

Ordinance No. 45 of 2007: Authorizing the City to close the at-grade railroad crossing of the UPRR (Union Pacific Railroad), and Live Oak Drive located between Shady Lane Drive, and Mansfield Highway, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Public Hearing - March 27, 2007) (E/Webb)

Ordinance No. 47 of 2007: Authorizing the City to close the at-grade railroad crossing of the UPPR (Union Pacific Railroad) and Church Street located between Flournoy Lucas Road and Martin Street, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Public Hearing - March 27, 2007) (E/Webb)

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

A. Confirmations and/or Appointments:

City Attorney: Ms. Terri Scott

Metropolitan Planning Commission: Ms. Mary Wilson

Mr. Winzer Andrews

A & E Selection Committee: Ron Weems

Mr. David Aubrey

GIS Administrator, DOS Ms. Jennifer Zumbada

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: None.

B. TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

37 Authorizing Marvin Hite & Sharon Scott Hite, located at 5720 N. Lakeshore Dr., to connect to the sewer system of the City of Shreveport and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Near A/Lester)

38 Authorizing Juniper Builders, Inc., located at 1018 Osprey Dr., to connect to the Water and Sewer System of the City of Shreveport, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Near D/Wooley)

ORDINANCES: None.

9. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION

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

31 Authorizing the Mayor to accept a donation from Chemtrade Logistics/Chemtrade Refinery Services, Inc., and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Postponed March 13, 2007)

34 Authorizing donation of surplus Shreveport Police Vehicles to the City of Gibsland, Louisiana, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

35 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the cooperative endeavor agreement with the Louisiana Economic Development Corporation and Stageworks of Louisiana, LLC in connection with an economic development award program loan; to authorize the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Shreveport with regard to the amendment; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

39 Authorizing and providing for the waiver of Permit Fees for the construction of Steelscape, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

40 Accepting dedication for Gilbert Drive in Oak Hills Subdivision, Unit No. 4, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (C/Long)

41 Terminating the agreement with Friends of the Municipal Auditorium styled Amendment Number 2 to the cooperative endeavor agreement, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

42 Authorizing the waiver of all building permit fees for the construction of up to six single family residences by Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Louisiana, Inc., and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (Not to be adopted prior to April 10, 2007)

43 Authorizing the Mayor to execute intergovernmental agreements and/or cooperative endeavor agreements between the City of Shreveport and the Village of Gilliam, and between the City of Shreveport and The Village of Rodessa, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

44 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement and/or cooperative endeavor agreement between The City of Shreveport and The Town of Greenwood, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (Not to be adopted prior to April 10, 2007)

51 Creating Section 94-23, Termination of Water Service for Violations of Louisiana State Plumbing Code, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

52 Amending and replacing Section 66-103, Death Before Retirement, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

53 Amending the 2007 Budget for the Community Development Special Revenue Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

54 ANNEXATION – Tag No. 06-04: Enlarging the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport a 39,499-acre tract of land located east of Youree Drive and South of Regal Drive in Section 37 (T17N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Wooley

55 ZONING – C-17-07: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinances, by rezoning property located at the end of Shannon Drive 340 feet west of Moray Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from R-1C, Suburban, One-Family Residence District, to R1D, Urban One-Family Residence District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Webb)

56 ZONING – C-23-07: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinances, by rezoning property on the northeast corner of Audrey Lane and Peach Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1H, Urban One-Family Residence District to R-1H-E, Urban, One-Family Residence/Extended Use District, Limited to “Leasing/Management Office and Community Center/Computer Lab” only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

57 ZONING – C-25-07: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinances, by rezoning property on the north side of Mount Zion Road, 1240 feet east of Kingston Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish Louisiana, from I-1, Light Industry District, and B-1 Buffer Business District to R-1D (PUD) Urban, One-Family Residence (Planned Unit Development) District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Wooley)

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

39 Amending the 2007 General Fund Budget, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

40 Amending the 2007 Airports Enterprise Fund Budget, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

41 Amending the 2007 Golf Fund Budget, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

42 Amending the 2007 Budget for the Police Grants Special Revenue Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

43 Amending the 2007 Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund Budget, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

44 Adopting the 2007 Budget for the Information Technology Internal Service Fund, appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

45 Authorizing the City to close the at-grade railroad crossing of the UPRR (Union Pacific Railroad), and Live Oak Drive located between Shady Lane Drive, and Mansfield Highway, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Public Hearing - March 27, 2007) (E/Webb)

47 Authorizing the City to close the at-grade railroad crossing of the UPPR (Union Pacific Railroad) and Church Street located between Flournoy Lucas Road and Martin Street, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Public Hearing - March 27, 2007) (E/Webb)

48 Closing and abandoning the 20 foot-wide alleyway located between Allen and Pierre Streets in the Flanagan Subdivision in the TAL 9 located in the NW ¼ of Section 36 (T18N-R14W), Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

49 Changing the name of the Civic Center to the James C. Gardner Building, and to Otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford/F/Shyne)

50 Amending the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Resolution No. 100 of 2006: Authorizing the release of mortgages and cancellation of promissory notes executed by Shreveport Publishing Corporation (now Snap Property, LLC) in favor of the City of Shreveport in connection with the neighborhood improvement leveraging project and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Introduced June 13, 2006 – Tabled - November 28, 2006)

2. Ordinance No. 122 of 2006: An Ordinance to amend portions of Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances relative to traffic and vehicles and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester) (Introduced August 22, 2006 – Tabled - November 28, 2006)

3. Ordinance No. 131 of 2006: Amending certain sections of Chapter 38 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to housing and property standards and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Introduced August 22, 2006 – Tabled November 28, 2006)

4. Ordinance No. 204 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 Budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Disparity Study) (A/Lester) (Introduced November 14, 2006 – Tabled December 12, 2006)

5. Ordinance No. 205 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Introduced November 14, 2006 – Tabled December 12, 2006)

6. PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEAL: HBO0600239 – 4133 San Jacinto Avenue (G/Bowman) Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Swift, 3020 Regent Street, Shreveport, LA 71109 (B/Walford) (Postponed December 21, 2006 until March 26, 2007)

7. PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEAL: HBO0600281 – 2524 W. College Street Mr. Billy Draydon, 2536 W. College Street, Shreveport, LA (G/Bowman) (Postponed December 26, 2006 until March 26, 2007)

8. ABO APPEAL: Mr. Marcus Stephens, 8500 Jackson Square Apt., #18E, Shreveport, LA 71115 (D/Wooley) GiGi’s Martini Room, Commerce Street, Shreveport, LA) (B/Walford) (Postponed until outcome of upcoming trial)

9. Ordinance No. 13 of 2007: ZONING APPEAL – C-101-06: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, the City of Shreveport by rezoning property located on the south side of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop 1500 feet east of Ellerbe Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-A, Residence Agriculture, to B-2 Neighborhood Business District, with PBG (Planned Building Group) approval, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Wooley) (Remanded to MPC February 13, 2007)

10 Ordinance No. 14 of 2007: ZONING APPEAL – C-1-07: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance by rezoning property located on the south side of Knight Street, 400 feet east of Eastwood Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-A, Residence Agriculture to R-1H, Urban, One-Family Residence District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Long) (Remanded to MPC February 13, 2007)

11. Resolution No. 184 of 2006: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into, or request the Authority to enter into, one or more Swap Agreements, all in connection with certain outstanding bonds of the City or the Authority and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Tabled February 27, 2007)

11. NEW BUSINESS:

TAXI LICENSE APPEAL

Mr. DeMichaelo Lee, 123 E. Gregg, Shreveport, LA (C/Long) Golden Stripe Cab Co., 1540 Texas Street, Shreveport, LA (B/Walford)

MPC APPROVAL:

C-27-07: Cash America Inc. Of Louisiana, 3749 Jewella Avenue, Shreveport, LA; WRI/TEXLA, LLC located within Westwood Shopping Center, MPC Approval in a B-3 District for proposed Pawn Shop. (No Ordinance Required)(G/Bowman)

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 (March 13, 2007)

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.

Clerk Note(s):

*** The special meeting to address an appeal for the denial of application to sell alcoholic beverages at Kim’s Lunch Box, 426 North Market, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71107, has been rescheduled for March 26, 2007. The meeting will be held in the Governmental Chambers, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana, at 4:00 p.m. or immediately following the regular Shreveport City Council Administrative Conference, whichever occurs later. (A/Lester)

*** The special meeting to address an appeal for the revocation of permit to sell alcoholic beverages at Phat Katz Lounge, 4303 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, Louisiana, has been rescheduled for March 26, 2007. The meeting will be held in the Governmental Chambers, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana, at 4:00 p.m. or immediately following the regular Shreveport City Council Administrative Conference, whichever occurs later. (G/Bowman)

*** Items postponed until a specific date may be considered prior to the postponed date.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:46 p.m.

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//s// R.M Walford, Chairman

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