CC3827
3-29-99
The following members were present: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener (arrived at 3:30), Shyne, and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
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Public Hearing: None.
Confirmations and/or Appointments. None.
CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.
TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to April 13):
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.
ORDINANCES: None.
TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:
RESOLUTIONS:
39 Authorizing application with the LA Highway Safety Commission to accept grant funds.
40 Authorizing acceptance of a donation of $44,000 cash for purchase of cardiac monitor/defibrillators for use by the Fire Department.
44 Accepting dedication for Shrevepark Dr., Campus Dr., Technology Dr., and Discovery Lane, Shreve Park Industrial Campus, Unit No. 1 and Unit No. 2 Subdivisions. (E/Spigener)
45 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in the Stoner Hill Area Paving, Parcel Nos. R-18 and T-18. (B/Stewart)
46 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in the Stoner Hill Area Paving, Parcel Nos. R-31, D-31 and T-31. (B/Stewart)
ORDINANCES: None.
REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:
RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING:
41 Authorizing a Lease-Purchase Agreement with Banc One Leasing Corp. to provide financing for the acquisition of police and other vehicles and equipment.
42 Authorizing the submission of an application for a loan under Section 108 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (Fairmont Towers, 720 Cotton St). (A/Huckaby)
43 Repealing the Redevelopment Plan approved by Resolution No. 385 of 1970. (A/Huckaby)
47 Stating the City's endorsement of Lucent Technologies to participate in the Enterprise Zone Program. (E/Spigener)
48 Stating the City's endorsement of Frymaster, LLC to participate in the Enterprise Zone Program. (D/Serio)
49 Stating the City's endorsement of Red River Sanitor's Inc. to participate in the Enterprise Zone Program. (A/Huckaby)
50 Stating the City's endorsement of Berg, Inc. to participate in the Enterprise Zone Program. (C/Carmody)
51 Stating the City's endorsement of L & R LLC d/b/a Southern Die Mold to participate in the Enterprise Zone Program. (G/Burrell)
* 55 Supporting local collection and administration of local sales and use tax.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to April 13):
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.
* 56 Authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City of Shreveport (Thomas A. Bordelon).
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to April 13):
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, limited to 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)
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 3-9)
29 Clarifying that certain parcels of property owned by the City of S'port and located in the Riverfront Area in Blks. 68 and 72, Plat of Batture, are not dedicated public alleys, closing and abandoning any such dedication. (A/Huckaby)
30 To repeal Ord. No. 59 of 1995 restricting parking on either side of the 4100 block of Murvon St. from Broadway Ave. to Carl Terrace and to re-enact the provision to prohibit parking on the south side of the 4100 blk. of Murvon St. (F/Shyne)
** 31 Amending Ord. 98 of 1985 relative to the Southwestern Electric Power Co. Franchise Agreement.
32 Amending the 1999 Riverfront Special Revenue Fund budget to appropriate funds for a disparity study. (A/Huckaby)
34 Amending the 1999 Capital Improvements Budget to provide funding for drainage ditch repair project (Juniper Pl. Ditch Repairs). (D/Serio)
* 43 Declaring a Public Emergency in connection with the purchase of a 100 ton chiller for the Civic Theater at a cost of approximately $46,000. (Citywide)
* 44 Declaring a Public Emergency in connection with the repair of the roof of the Boeing Hanger and the roof of Aviation Hanger #1 with adjacent offices and any damage which may be discovered during ongoing inspections at S'port Regional Airport; and ratifying the expenditure of approximately $96,509.00.
33 Authorizing the donation of certain property located at 4030 Wallace St. to One Hundred Men of S'port, Inc. (B/Stewart) (not to be adopted prior to April 13)
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)
3. Liquor and Beer permit: Lo-Mart, 4450 Sport Blanchard Hwy. [Tabled on Jan. 11 for 90 days (April 11, 1999)] (A/Huckaby)
NEW BUSINESS. None.
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES.
CLERK'S REPORT:
1. Letter of Appeal: 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) (not to be considered prior to April 13)
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 9, 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 to the Agenda at Administrative Conference on motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Spigener. 1.
"**" indicates withdrawn from the Agenda at the Administrative Conference on motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Spigener. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
/s/ John David Stewart, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council