SUMMARY MINUTES

SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 12, 1998

The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman James Green at 3:10 p.m., Monday, October 12, 1998, in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 1234 Texas Avenue. Invocation was given by Councilman Burrell.

On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Green and Burrell. 5. Absent: Councilmen Cooper and Spigener (out-of-town). 2.

The Council met and set the following agenda for the October 13, 1998, agenda:

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Public Hearing: None.

Confirmations and/or Appointments, Public Comments and Adding Legislation to the Agenda.

A. Confirmations and/or Appointments.

B. Public Comments.

C. Adding Legislation to the Agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

RESOLUTIONS:

214 Authorizing an agreement between the City and the Brookwood Football Assoc.

215 Authorizing employment of special legal counsel to represent the City (Edwin Byrd).

216 Authorizing employment of special legal counsel to represent the City (Ronald Lattier.)

ORDINANCES: None.

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

203 Authorizing employment of special legal counsel to represent the City (Abrams & LaFargue, LLC).

204 Authorizing an agreement with the Red River Road Runners, Inc. for the Riverside Road Race and Awards Event.

205 Authorizing execution of grant documents with the LHSC for the acceptance of grant funds ('98/'99 S'port Enforcement Project Program).

209 Rejecting bids for renovations and additions to Fairgrounds Field - Joint Waterproofing.



ORDINANCES:

181 Closing and abandoning a 20 foot-wide public street dedication in Lot 14, Forest Park Subdivision. (B/Stewart)

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING:

164 Closing to vehicular thru traffic a portion of Drexel Dr. (an area between the 736 and 737 addresses). (C/Hightower) (Postponed - 9-21)

210 To consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution giving preliminary approval to the issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the City of Shreveport, State of LA; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

211 Accepting and endorsing the Floodplain Management Plan for the City of S'port dated September 1998. (City-wide)

212 Stating the City's endorsement of Kairos Corp. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (A/Cooper)

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to Oct. 27): None.

213 Authorizing the submission of the 1998 Consolidated Community Planning and Development Program Update.

Motion by Councilman Burrell to remove the resolution from the agenda, seconded by Councilman Serio. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Green and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Cooper and Spigener. 2.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Oct. 27):

187 Amending the 1998 General Fund Budget.

188 Amending the 1998 Capital Improvements Budget.

189 Amending the 1998 Airports Budget.

190 Amending the 1998 Police Grants Special Revenue Fund.

191 Amending the 1998 Fleet Services Internal Service Fund Budget.

192 Authorizing donation of certain city owned property located at 5511 Bienville Ave. to Easter Caldwell (not to be adopted prior to 11-10)

193 Adopting the 1999 General Fund Budget

194 Adopting the 1999 Capital Improvements Budget.

195 Adopting the 1999 Airports Budget.

196 Adopting the 1999 Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund Budget.

197 Adopting the 1999 Retained Risk Internal Service Fund Budget.

198 Adopting the 1999 Golf Enterprise Fund Budget.

199 Adopting the 1999 MPC Special Revenue Fund Budget.

200 Adopting the 1999 SporTran Budget.

201 Adopting the 1999 Debt Service Fund Budget.

202 Adopting the 1999 Community Development Special Revenue Fund Budget.

203 Adopting the 1999 Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund Budget.

204 Adopting the 1999 Police Grants Special Revenue Fund Budget.

205 Adopting the 1999 Fleet Services Internal Service Fund Budget.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (numbers are assigned ordinances numbers):

168 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport by adding Section 2-250 to require the Police Department to report certain personnel findings and actions. (A/Cooper) (Postponed 9-21)

170 Amending the 1998 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund to fund the African American Multicultural Tourism Commission. (G/Burrell) (Postponed -9-21)

177 ZONING: C-48-98: RICHARD KRIS DALBY, 1003B Maxfern from R-1D and R-3 to R-1D-E, limited to an automotive body repair and restoration business, only. (A/Cooper) (Postponed - 9-21)

182 ZONING APPEAL: C-42-98, INEZ SHEARS, 4200 blk. Greenwood Rd. from I-1 to R-MHP, mobile home park. (G/Burrell)

183 ZONING APPEAL: C-57-98, RAINY TRAN, 7017 Linwood Ave. from R-1D to B-2, shopping center. (C/Hightower)

184 ZONING: C-58-98, DONALD LOPER, 3508 Youree Dr., from SPI-3 to SPI-3-E, beauty shop. (C/Hightower)

185 ZONING: C-60-98, GORDON PROPERTIES, LTD, 5343 Hearne Ave. from R-1D to B-1, car rental agency or general office use. (F/Green)

186 ZONING: C-61-98, ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR, 4907 Monkhouse Dr. from B-1 to B-1-E, car rental agency. (G/Burrell)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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:

ABO Card Appeals:

*a. James P. Brock (Postponed - 9-21) *b. James Dala Smith ***c. Cheryl Ann Moss

***d. Ennis Lee Walker, Jr. * e. Brian Hoffman ***f. Naymone R. Davis *g. Kenneth Albritton **h. Sonia Guillory ***i. Velma Frederick

*j. Robert Gates.

* Council upheld decision of the Chief of Police to deny the ABO card.

** Council approved the issuance of an ABO card.

*** Council approved the issuance of a site specific ABO card.

BAC-101-98, TEX & ROSANNE WELLS, 4107 Hollywood; Special Exception Use in a B-3 District, restaurant with the on-premises consumption of beer. (F/Green)

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 Sept. 21, 1998.

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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The meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.

/s/James Edward Green, Chairman

/S/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council