CC3827
6-28-99
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: None.
The Council met and set the following agenda for the June 22, 1999, agenda:
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Public Hearings. None.
Confirmations and/or Appointments. None.
CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.
TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to July 13):
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.
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)
ORDINANCES: None.
TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:
RESOLUTIONS:
134 Authorizing the Mayor to accept the donation of 12 picnic tables for the Riverfront Festival Plaza from the Rotary Clubs of S'port and the metropolitan area. (B/Stewart)
135 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Municipal Auditorium to allow the Foster Grandparent Program to hold its fundraiser, The Big Elite - High Fashion Style Show - Millennium Madness.
148 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in Shreveport Festival Site Development Project. (A/Huckaby)
ORDINANCES: None.
REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:
RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING:
138 Accepting the bid of The Times and selecting The Times the official journal for the City of Shreveport.
141 To recognize Ray Paxton upon his induction into the USA Boxing Southern Association's Hall of Fame. (G/Burrell)
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)
143 Calling a public hearing for the presentations of the Mayor's Fair Share Plan and the Equal Business Opportunity Program sponsored by Councilmen Shyne and Huckaby to receive public comments on each. (A/Huckaby)
144 Amending the pay schedule for the municipal fire and police civil service personnel (adopt a minimum pay for the Secretary to the Chief of Police).
145 Stating the City's endorsement of Mr. Diz Collision Repair Center, Inc. to participate in the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (B/Stewart)
146 Stating the City's endorsement of Downtown Subs, Inc. to participate in the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (B/Stewart)
147 Stating the City's endorsement of Grimm Management Resources dba NAPA Auto Parts to participate in the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (E/Spigener)
B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to July 13): None.
C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to July 13):
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).
95 Amending the Code by amending Chapters 2 and 26, relative to Equal Business Opportunity Program. (A/Huckaby)
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)
D. 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 8)
60 Amending the 1999 Riverfront Special Revenue Fund budget to appropriate funds for a disparity study. (A/Huckaby) (Postponed on June 8)
71 Amending the 1999 Community Development Special Revenue fund (HUD funds to renovate the Fairmont Apartments, job training for Edison Chouest ship-building venture.) (Postponed on June 8)
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)
87 Closing and abandoning a portion of Julia St. and a dedicated alley located north of Julia St., Margaret Pl. Sub'd. (B/Stewart)
88 Amending Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances relative to professional bondsmen.
89 To amend Section 101.3(b) of the Building Code. (City-wide)
90 Closing and abandoning a dedicated alleyway in the Union Square Subdivision running between Hearne and Virginia Avenues and north of Kings Highway.
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.
Letter of Appeal:
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 8, 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 4:40 p.m.
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" * " indicates added at Administrative Conference on motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Shyne and unanimously approved.