Invocation was given by Councilman Spigener.
On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Huckaby (3:40), Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.
The Council met and set the following agenda for the July 13, 1999, agenda:
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Confirmations and/or Appointments:
* Executive Appointment, Assistant City Attorney: Cloyd Benjamin, Jr.
* Board Appointments:
Downtown Development Authority: Rex Bryan
Air Conditioning and Heating Board: Glenn Miller, Stith Bynum and Michael Brown.
Personnel Board: Larry Williams
Human Relations Board: Nechiwaakwaang Gerald Fairbanks.
CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.
TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to July 27):
RESOLUTIONS:
158 Authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City (Loyd K. Thomas).
159 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for Convention Hall for the Caddo Community Action Agency, Inc. to hold the Paul Lynch Awards Banquet. (G/Burrell)
160 Authorizing the acceptance of a donation of $10,000 from the Red River Revel, Inc.
161 Authorizing the execution of a Donation Agreement between E & L Development for water and sewer mains serving Hideway Harbor Estates Sub'd., Phase III, Unit IX. (A/Huckaby)
162 Authorizing the execution of a Donation Agreement between Southern Trace, for water and sewer mains and related facilities serving Southern Trace, Phase IV Section XIV. (D/Serio)
163 Authorizing the execution of a Donation Agreement between Tanglewood Pl., LLC for water and sewer main extensions and related facilities serving Azalea Gardens Sub'd., Phase 2 and 3. (D/Serio)
164 Authorizing the execution of a Donation Agreement between Westport Co-Investors, for water main and related facilities serving Five Oaks Dr. extension west of Pines Rd. (F/Shyne)
165 Authorizing the execution of a Donation Agreement between Dalton St. Properties, LLC for the 8-inch sanitary sewer main and related facilities serving Forbing Commercial Sub'd., Unit No. 3. (D/Serio)
ORDINANCES: None.
TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:
RESOLUTIONS:
149 Authorizing employment of special legal counsel to represent the City (Abrams and Lafargue, Forrest Raburn et al v. City et al).
150 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for one of the Barnwell Garden and Art Center meeting rooms for the LSU Agricultural Center-Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service to hold its meetings. (G/Burrell)
151 Authorizing the waiver of the rental fee for Independence Stadium for the Brookwood Athletic Association to hold its 13th Annual Brookwood Bowl. (E/Spigener)
154 Accepting dedication for Jump Run and Obie St. and for various utility and drainage servitudes in the Dogwood Commercial Sub'd. (D/Serio)
ORDINANCES: None.
REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:
RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING:
142 To request the Attorney General to provide an opinion on the following issue: Whether the Mayor can amend a concession agreement to add new buildings without introducing a new ordinance and advertising same. (A/Huckaby) (Postponed on June 22)
155 Amending the pay schedule for the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service personnel (Secretary to the Chief of Police).
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to July 27):
156 Approving a tax abatement application for 411 Ashley Ridge Blvd. (Ticketmaster). (D/Serio)
157 Authorizing an amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City and the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission and to provide water and sewerage to the Port of Shreveport-Bossier.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to July 27):
98 To amend and reenact Chapter 66 of the Code relative to Benefits and Retirement Allowances (long term disability, retirement threshold and COL adjustments).
99 To amend and reenact Chapter 66 of the Code relative to Benefits and Retirement Allowances (deferred compensation plan, employer contribution plan and annuity savings account).
* 105 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport by amending Chapters 2 and 26, relative to the Fair Share Program.
100 ZONING: C-28-99: MARK KING HOFFEE, 601 Mt. Zion Rd. from I-1 to I-1-E, auto salvage - parts storage. (D/Serio)
101 ZONING APPEAL: C-30-99, SOUTHSIDE INVESTMENTS, 8962 Kingston Road from R-1D to B-2, mini-warehouses. (E/Spigener)
102 ZONING: C-34-99, JIM S. DOWLING, 6900 Bert Kouns from R-A & B-3 to I-1 (SPI-2), oil change and lubricating facility. (G/Burrell)
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (numbers are assigned ordinances numbers):
54 Creating a Police Department Citizens' Review Board. (A/Huckaby) (Postponed on June 22)
60 Amending the 1999 Riverfront Special Revenue Fund budget to appropriate funds for a disparity study. (A/Huckaby) (Postponed on June 22)
86 To reverse the decision rendered by the MPC during their public hearing meeting of May 5, 1999, by closing and abandoning a portion of Elizabeth Ave., Plymouth Sub'd. (B/Stewart) (Postponed on June 22)
91 Amending the Code of Ordinances by adding Chapter 2, Article 4, Division 11 relative to the establishment of the Department of Operational Services, and to repeal, amend and reenact certain provisions of the Code relative to the same.
92 Amending the 1999 Capital Improvements Budget (improve and modify Airport Police Command Center).
93 ZONING: C-33-99, ARLENZIA L. CUMMINGS AND ETHEL CUMMINGS, South side of Greenwood Rd., 150' east of Greenwood Lane from R-3 to B-3, warehouse or other permitted used in this zoning class. (G/Burrell)
94 Amending the Code by amending Chapters 2 and 26, relative to Equal Business Opportunity Program. (A/Huckaby and F/Shyne)
95 Amending the 1999 budget for Police Grants Special Revenue Fund (appropriate two new grants and to upgrade Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Reporting System).
96 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement granting a servitude on certain city owned property to QNOV.
97 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement granting a servitude on certain city owned property to Red River Entertainment of Shreveport Partnership in Commendam.
* 103 Declaring a Public Emergency in connection with the Stoner 36" Force Main and ratifying the expenditure of $75,000.
*104 Declaring a Public Emergency in connection with the repairs of the Air Conditioning at the Air Traffic Control Tower and ratifying the expenditure of $65,000.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. 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)
2. Ordinance No. 42 of 1999: ZONING: C-12-99, MIDTOWN PLAZA, INC., 3730 Lakeshore Dr. from B-2 to B-2-A, retail, warehousing and/or manufacturing. (G/Burrell) (Tabled on June 8, 1999)
NEW BUSINESS:
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES.
CLERK'S REPORT.
Letters of Appeal:
* 2. BAC-78-99, DAVID SUMLIN, 325 Allen Avenue, Special Exception Use in an R-3 District, mobile home. (B/Stewart) (Not to be considered prior to July 27)
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 22, 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 Spigener and unanimously approved.