The following members were present: Councilmen Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne,
and Burrell. 6. Absent: Councilman Huckaby. 1.
The Council met and set the following agenda for the February 9, 1999, agenda:
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Confirmations and/or Appointments:
* SPAR Staff Confirmations:
1. Shelly Ragle, Assistant Director 3. Glen Evans, Division Manager, Recreation
2. Patrick Wesley, Assistant Director 4. Kevin Stone, Division Manager, Special Facilities.
CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.
TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Feb. 23):
RESOLUTIONS:
24 Authorizing application with the LA Commission on Law Enforcement for the Act 562 Fund
program.
25 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Convention Hall for the
National Women's Political Caucus of NW LA to hold a workshop and luncheon in conjunction
with Celebration of Women Week. (E/Spigener)
26 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Exposition Hall for Bass Life
to hold its annual banquet. (B/Stewart)
27 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Exposition Hall to Allow the
Associated General Contractors to hold a Construction/design Conference and Expo on March
10-11, 1999. (B/Stewart)
28 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Municipal Auditorium for the
Shreveport Regional Sports Authority to hold the State Golden Gloves. (G/Burrell)
ORDINANCES:
13 Closing and abandoning a triangular shaped portion of Creswell Avenue in the NW
intersection with Pierremont Road. (B/Stewart)
14 To repeal Ord. 59/95 restricting parking on either side of the 4100 blk. of Murvon St. from Broadway Ave. to Carl Terrace. (F/Shyne)
TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:
RESOLUTIONS:
15 Authorizing the filing of an application with the Dept. of Transportation, U. S. of America,
for a grant under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended.
16 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Exposition Hall for the Caddo
Federation of Teachers to hold a professional development workshop. (A/Huckaby)
17 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Exposition Hall for the
Schumpert Foundation to hold a Caritas Ball/Benefit. (B/Stewart)
22 Ratifying the use of certain equipment by the African American History Month Celebration
Commission. and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
23 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Civic Theater to allow the Amicette Club to hold its annual Valentine Sweetheart Pageant. (A/Huckaby)
ORDINANCES: None.
REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:
RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH REQUIRE
ONLY ONE READING:
245 Providing for the issuance and sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1999, of
the City, State of LA, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
* 29 Declaring the intention of the City Council that certain expenditures made in connection
with the acquisition of police and other vehicles and equipment be reimbursed with the proceeds
of tax-exempt borrowings.
* 30 To recognize Mrs. Joyce W. Price, the Program Director of the Student Referral Alternative
Center. (G/Burrell)
18 Approving a Restoration Tax Abatement for 719 Edwards St. (Lee Hardware) Shreveport
Renewal Limited Partnership c/o Historic Restoration, Inc. (A/Huckaby) (not to be adopted
prior to Feb. 23)
19 Approving a Restoration Tax Abatement for 307 Crockett St. (United Jeweler) Shreveport
Renewal Limited Partnership c/o Historic Restoration, Inc. (A/Huckaby) (not to be adopted
prior to Feb. 23)
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to Feb. 23): None.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Feb. 23):
15 Amending Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to parking
by City Council Members in parking meter zones. (F/Shyne)
16 Amending the 1999 Community Development Special Revenue Fund to appropriate carry-over funds.
17 Amending the 1999 budget for Police Grants Special Revenue fund to appropriate carry over
funds.
18 Amending the 1999 Metropolitan Planning Commission budget to reflect an increased
contribution from Caddo Parish.
* 19 Amending the 1999 Capital Improvements Budget (Pierre Ave. at Myrtle drainage repairs).
(B/Stewart)
* 20 Amending Article II of Chapter 74 of the Code relative to Solid Waste Collection.
* 21 To create and establish a stop intersection at the intersection of Bernstein St. and Oakdale
St. (C/Carmody)
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (numbers are assigned
ordinances numbers):
1 Amending the 1999 General Fund budget (shifting funds within Police Department).
(Postponed on Jan. 26)
2 Authorizing donation of certain city owned immovable property located at 5511 Bienville to
Hibernia Community Develop. Corporation. (Postponed on Jan. 26)
8 Rescinding and revoking the Rosewood Estates Sub'd., and closing and abandoning the streets
and easements, save and except for Border Lane, dedicated in said subdivision plat. (G/Burrell)
9 ZONING APPEAL: C-1-99, THE YORKSHIRE LTD. PARTNERSHIP, North side of Hearne
Ave., 300' east of Forum Dr. from I-1 to R-3, 84-unit apartment development. (A/Huckaby)
10 ZONING: C-2-99, LEA DESMARTEAU-RAMSEY & JEFFERY G. RAMSEY, 2300
Fairfield Ave. from SPI-I-E to SPI-1-E, sleep disorder clinic. (B/Stewart)
11 ZONING: C-3-99, LORRAINE YEARWOOD LESAGE, 750 Drexel Dr. from R-1D to B-1
with MPC approval, office use or light retail. (C/Carmody)
12 Amending the 1999 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue fund,
appropriating the funds therein.
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)
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 11-10-98) and (Postponed on Nov. 24)
3. Liquor and Beer permit: Lo-Mart, 4450 Sport Blanchard Hwy. [Tabled on Jan. 11 for 90 days
(April 11, 1999)]
NEW BUSINESS:
1. BAC-1-99, MARK L. MCDOWELL, 235 Wall St., variance in the hours of operation in a B-3
District; lounge operating until 2:00 a.m. (B/Stewart)
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES.
CLERK'S REPORT: None.
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 January 26, 1999
Communications of the Mayor
Communications from the Council Members
Public Comments
Miscellaneous Matters
THE COMMITTEE RISES AND REPORTS (reconvenes Regular Council Meeting).
ADJOURNMENT.
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" * " indicates added at Administrative Conference on motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded
by Councilman Burrell and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart,
Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Huckaby.
1.
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John David Stewart, Chairman
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Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council