The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman John David Stewart at 3:10 p.m., Monday, April 12, 1999, in the Auditorium of the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road.
Invocation was given by Councilman Serio.
On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Absent: Councilman Cooper. 1.
The Council met and set the following agenda for the April 13, 1998, agenda:
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CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.
TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to April 27):
RESOLUTIONS:
67 Ratifying the use of certain equipment by the S'port Regional Sports Authority. (City-wide)
68 Authorizing the waiver of 100% of the building rental fees for the Greater S'port Chamber of Commerce on May 13, 1999. (B/Stewart)
69 Authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City and the South Caddo Dixie Major Baseball Association, Inc. (City-wide)
70 Authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City and S'port Little League, Inc. (C/Carmody)
71 Authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City and West and Northwest S'port Little League Baseball, Inc. (G/Burrell)
72 Authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City and the S'port Dixie Baseball, Inc. (E/Spigener)
73 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for mutual aid fire protection between the City and the South Bossier Volunteer Fire District 2.
74 Authorizing the Mayor to donate S'port Police Dept. K-9 Bas to Corporal Ronnie Gryder.
75 Authorizing the Mayor to donate S'port Police Dept. K-9 Rex to Corporal Allen Bates.
ORDINANCES:
47 Closing and abandoning a 10-foot wide dedicated utility servitude in Lot 1, Bittern St. Sub'd. (G/Burrell)
48 Amending and reenacting a portion of Sec. 90-198 of the Code pertaining to the maximum limits on Lakeshore Dr. (A/Huckaby and G/Burrell)
49 To amend a section of Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances, for the City of S'port, Traffic and Vehicles. (City-wide)
50 To create and establish a no parking anytime zone on either side of the 2500 blk. of Devaughn St. (F/Shyne)
51 To create and establish a stop intersection at the intersection of Bernstein St. and Sassafras Ave. (F/Shyne)
52 To create and establish a stop intersection at the intersection of Bernstein St. and W. 64th Street. (F/Shyne)
TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:
RESOLUTIONS:
53 Authorizing the Mayor to accept a donation of one Onan, 10kw gasoline driven generator for use by the Fire Department.
54 Authorizing the Mayor to accept a donation of two 14 x 35 ft. vessel tanks for use by the Fire Department.
56 Authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City of Shreveport (Thomas Bordelon).
57 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fees for the Municipal Auditorium for Red River Public Radio to hold the Louisiana Hayride Homecoming 50th Anniversary Celebration. (B/Stewart)
58 Authorizing connection of 1530 Mallard Circle to the water system of the City. (D/Serio)
59 Authorizing connection of 413 Southhaven Lane to the water system of the City. (D/Serio)
60 Authorizing connection of 417 Southhaven Lane to the water system of the City. (D/Serio)
61 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in the Lakeside Area Paving (Missouri St.) Project, Parcel No. P-1. (G/Burrell)
62 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in the Rollins St. Paving Parcel No. P-1. (D/Serio)
ORDINANCES: None.
REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:
RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING:
52 Providing for the incurring of debt and issuance of not exceeding $700,000 of Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 1999, of the City of Shreveport, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
63 Expressing the City Council's support for moving City Hall Downtown to the N. O. Thomas Plaza. (City-wide)
64 Suspending the effects of certain provisions of Section 10-187 of the Code relative to the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in city parks (Querbes Tennis Center/Michelob Lite Tennis Tournament). (C/Carmody)
65 Adopting the System Survey and Compliance Questionnaire for the City.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to April 27):
66 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of by public auction certain types of supplies, materials, and equipment determined to be surplus.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to April 27):
53 To amend and reenact Sec. 10-143. Sale for Consumption and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages prohibited at places where gasoline or motor fuel is sold. (C/Carmody)
54 Creating a Police Department Citizens' Review Board. (A/Huckaby)
55 Amending the 1999 Capital Improvements budget (Riverfront Electrical Service Improvements).
56 Amending the 1999 Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund budget (Riverfront Electrical Service Improvements, grant writer, year-end fund balance).
57 Amending the 1999 Community Development Special Revenue fund (add'l inspectors and vehicles).
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (numbers are assigned ordinances numbers):
22 Enacting Chapter 2, Article IV., Division II of the Code titled Fire Dept. Management Analyst. (Postponed on 3-23)
32 Amending the 1999 Riverfront Special Revenue Fund budget to appropriate funds for a disparity study. (A/Huckaby) (Postponed on 3-23)
33 Authorizing the donation of certain property located at 4030 Wallace St. to One Hundred Men of S'port, Inc. (B/Stewart) (Postponed on 3-23)
35 Amending the 1999 General Fund Budget to appropriate funds borrowed for equipment purchases.
36 ZONING: C-4-99, JAMES SIDNEY and MARY JO KOT, 4700 Southern Avenue from R-1D and B-1 to R-1D-E, permit a warehouse with office space for a building contractor. (B/Stewart)
37 ZONING: C-7-99, MPC APPLICATION, Zoning Ordinance Amendment, to delete verbiage calling for notification by certified mail. (Citywide)
38 ZONING: C-8-99, MPC APPLICATION, Zoning Ordinance Amendment, to allow an adopted "policy" to be an ordinance requirement. (Citywide)
39 ZONING: C-9-99, MPC APPLICATION, Zoning Ordinance Amendment, to delete outdated verbiage and to change the length of time between the time a case has been denied and the time they can reapply. (Citywide)
40 ZONING: C-10-99, ROBERT MCLEMORE, 728 Austin Place from R-3 to B-3, bar/restaurant. (B/Stewart)
41 ZONING: C-11-99, MARY A. BROWN, LLC, 1455 West 58th Street from R-1D to R-1D-E, law office. (C/Carmody)
42 ZONING: C-12-99, MIDTOWN PLAZA, INC., 3730 Lakeshore Dr. from B-2 to B-2-A, retail, warehousing and/or manufacturing. (G/Burrell)
45 Declaring a public emergency in connection with the repair of the east lane of E. Ridge Dr. and ratifying the expenditure of approximately $18,410.
46 Declaring a public emergency in connection with the repairs of Juniper Pl. Ditch and ratifying the expenditure of approximately $87,802.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance No. 210 of 1998: To repeal Sec. 10-143, relative to sale for consumption prohibited at places where gasoline or motor fuel is sold. (D/Serio) (Tabled on Jan. 11, 1999)
2. Ordinance No. 211 of 1998: ZONING: C-64-98, QUERBES LAND CO; N side of E 70th St. between Sand Beach Bayou and Bayou Pierre from R-A to B-2 and B-3, shopping center. (C/Carmody) (Tabled on Nov. 10, 1998 and Postponed on Nov. 24, 1998)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. ABO Card appeal: Patrick Boone . (Postponed on April 12 until April 26)
2. Liquor and Beer permit: Lo-Mart, 4450 Sport Blanchard Hwy. [Tabled on Jan. 11 for 90 days (April 11, 1999)] (A/Huckaby) (Postponed until April 26)
3. BAC-20-99, E. Z. DELI, 4601 North Market, Special Exception Use in a B-3 District, restaurant with on premise consumption of beer. (A/Huckaby)
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES.
CLERK'S REPORT.
COMMUNICATIONS and MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS (Council resolves itself into COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE to consider the following):
Approval of the minutes of the Committee of the Whole of March 23, 1999
Communications of the Mayor
Communications from the Council Members
Public Comments
Miscellaneous Matters
THE COMMITTEE RISES AND REPORTS (reconvenes Regular Council Meeting).
ADJOURNMENT.
The meeting adjourned at 3:57 p.m.
/s/John David Stewart, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council