The Council met and set the following agenda for the July 14, 1998, agenda:
Public Hearing.
Confirmations and/or Appointments:
Board Appointments:
Greater S'port Human Relations Commission: Ms. Anita Blaufuss and Mr. Wayne H.
Bryant.
b. Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board: Mr. Kenneth P. Wright.
CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.
TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to July
28):
RESOLUTIONS:
139 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for Expo Hall to allow Quail Unlimited, Inc. to hold its annual banquet. (C/Hightower)
ORDINANCES: None.
TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:
RESOLUTIONS:
111 Authorizing acceptance of the donation of a mobile home for the purpose of providing office
accommodations for the downtown patrol unit in the downtown area.
115 Accepting dedication for various utility servitudes in the Southern Trace, Phase IV, Section
XIV, Subdivision.
116 Rejecting bids received for Police & Firefighters' Memorial.
117 Rejecting bids received for Police Building Renovations.
118 Rejecting bids received for Andrew Currie Park Renovations.
119 Rejecting bids for Sci-port Discovery Center, Group IV - Exhibits.
120 Authorizing connection of 10101 Stonehedge Dr. to connect to the city's water
system.(D/Serio)
121 Authorizing connection of 610 Lake Forbing Dr. to connect to the city's water
system.(D/Serio)
122 Authorizing connection of 10725 Norris Ferry Rd. to connect to the city's water
system.(D/Serio)
123 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in Baxter Street Paving Project, Parcel No. 1-4 and 1-4T. (F/Green)
124 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in David Raines Road
Paving Project, Parcel Nos. P-1 and T-1. (A/Cooper)
125 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in David Raines Road
Paving Project, Parcel No. P-4. (A/Cooper)
126 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in David Raines Road
Paving Project, Parcel No. P-5. (A/Cooper)
127 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in David Raines Road
Paving Project, Parcel No. P-12. (A/Cooper)
128 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in David Raines Road
Paving Project, Parcel No. P-15. (A/Cooper)
129 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in David Raines Road
Paving Project, Parcel No. P-16. (A/Cooper)
130 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in David Raines Road
Paving Project, Parcel No. P-18 and T-18. (A/Cooper)
131 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in David Raines Road
Paving Project, Parcel No. P-22. (A/Cooper)
132 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in David Raines Road
Paving Project, Parcel No. P-23. (A/Cooper)
133 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in David Raines Road
Paving Project, Parcel No. P-26. (A/Cooper)
134 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in David Raines Road
Paving Project, Parcel No. P-33. (A/Cooper)
135 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in David Raines Road
Paving Project, Parcel No. P-41. (A/Cooper)
136 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in David Raines Road
Paving Project, Parcel No. P-42. (A/Cooper)
137 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in David Raines Road Paving Project, Parcel No. P-44. (A/Cooper)
ORDINANCES:
108 Closing and abandoning the dedicated Meyer Road. (E/Spigener)
109 To create and establish a No Parking Anytime Zone: Either side of the 1900 blks. Stephens.
(B/Stewart)
110 To create and establish a No Parking Anytime Zone: East side of the 1700 blk. of Irving
Place. (B/Stewart)
111 To create and establish a Stop Intersection: intersection of Olive St. and Stephens St.
(B/Stewart)
112 To create and establish a Stop Intersection: intersection of Dalzell St. and Lee Street.
(B/Stewart)
113 To create and establish a Stop Intersection: intersection of Trevor Court, Trevor Drive and
Shannon Drive. (E/Spigener)
REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:
RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH REQUIRE
ONLY ONE READING:
98 Authorizing execution of an agreement donating one Fire Dept. surplus medic unit to Caddo
Parish Fire District No. 6 (Keithville). (Postponed on 6-23)
112 Authorizing execution of an intergovernmental solid waste agreement with the City of
Bossier City.
138 Adopting an amendment to the S'port Master Plan to include the North Shreveport Regional
Development Plan.
145 Stating the City's endorsement of LA Unwired, LLC to participate in the benefits of the LA
Enterprise Zone Program. (A/Cooper)
140 Stating the City's endorsement of S'port Truck Center to participate in the benefits of the LA
Enterprise Zone Program. (G/Burrell)
141 Stating the City's endorsement of Clear Shield National to participate in the benefits of the
LA Enterprise Zone Program. (A/Cooper)
142 Stating the City's endorsement of Basf to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise
Zone Program. (D/Serio)
143 Stating the City's endorsement of Grieder Sales & Brokerage, Inc. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (D/Serio)
B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to July 28):
144 Authorizing execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ticketmaster Direct Inc.
C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to July 28):
128 ZONING: C-41-98, TRAVIS' FIXED BASE OPERATION & SERVICE CORP., 3328
Jewella from R-2 to B-1, office use/automated fueling and service and parking of 3 company
trucks. (G/Burrell)
129 ZONING: C-44-98, MPC, 9167 and 9183 Linwood from R-A to B-3 with MPC approval,
electric motor repair shop with approval for a residence. (D/Serio)
* 154 ZONING APPEAL: C-45-98, MITCHELL R & TAMMY JOE SIMMONS/ SIMMONS
GLOBAL INVESTMENT, INC., 8400 Roosevelt from R-A to R-A-E, office use with approval
for a residence. (E/Spigener)
* 155 Amending Article IX of Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances relative to peddlers,
solicitors, itinerant vendors and sidewalk vendors.
***156 Amending the 1998 Capital Improvements Budget (Querbes Golf Sprinkler system, W/S
Mains Shreve Park, SSO Abatement Program).
* 157 Amending the 1998 Golf Enterprise Fund Budget (Querbes Golf Sprinkler system).
Clerk's Note: Ordinance Nos. 130 through 151 and 158 not to be adopted prior to August 11.
** 158 Authorizing the execution of an agreement with Shreveport Community Renewal, Inc. for
the transfer of a surplus house, not including the lot. (B/Stewart)
130 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 16, Unit 6,
Yarbrough Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
131 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 50, Unit 6,
Yarbrough Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
132 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 1, Unit 10,
University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
133 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 2, Unit 10,
University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
134 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 3, Unit 10,
University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
135 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 4, Unit 10,
University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
136 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 5, Unit 10,
University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
137 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 6, Unit 10,
University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
138 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 7, Unit 10,
University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
139 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 8, Unit 10,
University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
140 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 9, Unit 10,
University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
141 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 10, Unit 10,
University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
142 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 31, Unit 10,
University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
143 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 32, Unit 10,
University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
144 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 33, Unit 10,
University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
145 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 34, Unit 10,
University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
146 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 35, Unit 10,
University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
147 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 36, Unit 10,
University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
148 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 37, Unit 10,
University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
149 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 38, Unit 10,
University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
150 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 39, Unit 10,
University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
151 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 64, Unit 10,
University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (numbers are assigned
ordinances numbers):
119 Establishing certain four way stop intersections and three way stop intersections within the University Terrace South Subdivision. (D/Serio) (Postponed on 6-23)
97 ZONING APPEAL: C-28-98, VALERIE SVOLOS TAYLOR AND SCOTT TAYLOR,
3133 & 3137 Industrial Loop, from R-1D to R-3; multi-family residential development
(apartments). (E/Spigener) (Postponed on 6-23)
104 Amending the 1998 Airport Budget (provide funding for firefighters at new ARFF Station,
fund manager of marketing and public relations and superintendent of Airport Maintenance,
purchase of old Royal Airline Hangar). (Postponed on 6-23)
127 Creating a Police Department Citizens' Review Board. (A/Cooper)
114 Amending the 1998 Fleet Services Internal Service Fund Budget.
115 To create and establish Dalzell St. as a one-way street from Southern Ave. to Fairfield Ave.
requiring vehicles to travel in an easterly direction only. (B/Stewart)
116 To repeal Ord. 152 of 1961 pertaining to creating and making Topeka St. a one-way street.
(B/Stewart)
117 To repeal Ord. 133 of 1951 pertaining to declaring the 1800 and 1900 blks. of Stephens St.
as a one-way street. (B/Stewart)
118 ZONING: C-20-98, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, amending and reenacting
regulations regarding large vehicles in the first 15 feet behind any property line adjacent to any
street.
119 ZONING: C-31-98, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, amending Section 106-1127,
to modify the language of the terms and conditions provisions regarding alcoholic beverage uses.
120 ZONING: C-32-98, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, amending Sections 106-638,
106-678, and 106-698, by adding "video sales and rentals" to the list of uses permitted by right in
the B-2, B-3 and B-4 Business Districts.
121 ZONING: C-33-98, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, deleting provision regarding
fences extending beyond property lines.
122 ZONING: C-34-98, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, amending and reenacting the
section regarding requiring parking spaces.
123 ZONING: C-35-98, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, modifying "restaurant" in the
list of uses permitted in the B-2, B-2-A, B-3, B-4 and I-1 Districts.
124 ZONING APPEAL: C-38-98, MOUSA ZEIDAN, 1901 Alston Street, from R-3 to B-2;
grocery/convenience store. (A/Cooper)
125 ZONING APPEAL: C-42-98, INEZ SHEARS, 4200 blk. Greenwood Rd., Tract 1 from I-1 to RMHP, mobile home park and Tract 2: from I-1 to B-3, theater. (G/Burrell)
126 ZONING: C-43-98, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, adding supplementary use
regulations regarding telecommunication towers and antennas.
152 Declaring a public emergency in connection with the 8" water main failure located beneath
Hearne Ave. at Hardy St. intersection and ratifying the expenditure of $29,650.
* 153 Declaring a public emergency in connection with the repair of one pump for the Bickham
Lift Station and ratifying the expenditure of $12,975.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance No. 46 of 1995 by Mr. Stewart: To revise the membership of the Board of
Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System. (Tabled on 6-13-95)
2. Ordinance No. 90 of 1995: Amending Sec. 30-92 of the Code relative to fireworks. (F/Green)
(Tabled on 2-27-96)
3. Ordinance No. 61 of 1996: Amending the Code by adding Div.5, Art. V, Chap. 26 relative to
establishing a Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund. (D/Serio) (Tabled on 7-9-96)
4. Resolution No. 94 of 1997: Renaming Airport Park the "Maurice 'Blimp' Monroe Park."
(F/Green) (Tabled on 5-27-97)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. ABO Card appeals: a. James Moore. b. James Regan. c. Shelia Porter.
BAC-64-98, SOUSAN ABDELSALAM, 1548 Madison Avenue, Special Exception Use
in B-3 District, convenience store with packaged beer sales. (A/Cooper)
3. BAC-69-98, BILLIE L. KHAN -DAIQUIRI PARADISE, 226 W. 70TH St., variance in hours of
operation in a B-3 District, package liquor store operating to 2 a.m. (C/Hightower)
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES.
CLERK'S REPORT.
Letters of Appeal:
ZONING APPEAL: C-45-98, MITCHELL R & TAMMY JOE SIMMONS/SIMMONS
GLOBAL INVESTMENT, INC., 8400 Roosevelt from R-A to R-A-E, office use with
approval for a residence. (E/Spigener)
BAC-79-98, CHARLA MCCORMICK, 3258 Bert Kouns, Special Exception Use and variance in parking and hours of operation in a B-1 District; beauty shop operating to 9 p.m. (E/Spigener) (not to be considered prior to July 28)
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 June 23, 1998.
Communications of the Mayor
Communications from the Council Members
Public Comments
Miscellaneous Matters
15. THE COMMITTEE RISES AND REPORTS (reconvenes Regular Council Meeting).
16. ADJOURNMENT.
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"*" indicates added at Administrative Conference on motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded
by Councilman Green. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper,
Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Hightower.
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"**" indicates added at Administrative Conference on motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded
by Councilman Serio. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper,
Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Hightower.
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"***" indicates added at Administrative Conference on motion by Councilman Green, seconded
by Councilman Stewart. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cooper,
Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Hightower.
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The meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
Arthur G. Thompson
Clerk of Council