The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of
Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Roy Allen Burrell, at 3:10 p.m., Monday,
October 11, 1999, in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Invocation was given by Councilman Carmody.
On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio (arrived at 3:15), Spigener, Shyne (arrived at 3:20) and Burrell. 7. Absent: None.
The Council met and set the following agenda for the October 12, 1999, agenda:
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Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor which are required by law.
Public Hearings:
Confirmations and/or Appointments. None.
CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.
TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted
prior to Oct. 26):
RESOLUTIONS:
* 247 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee to allow the Inter City Row Modern Dance Company use of Civic Theater on Dec. 18 and 19, 1999. (A/Huckaby)
ORDINANCES: None.
TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:
RESOLUTIONS:
237 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Consumer Development Committee to hold "Join
The Celebration" in Convention Hall.
240 Authorizing the use of certain equipment by the Line Avenue Merchants Association on Oct. 16, 1999.(C/Carmody)
241 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for Loyola College Prep to hold its annual fundraiser in Convention Hall. (D/Serio)
ORDINANCES: None.
9. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:
RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING:
238 Designating the baseline collection rates of local sales taxes in the Downtown Entertainment Economic Development area.
239 Authorizing the execution of a contract with Comcorp of Texas., Inc. dba KMSS-TV for use of Huntington Park Golf Course and related facilities and services on Oct. 18, 1999.
242 Stating the interest of the city in participation in the LA Enterprise Zone Program and designation of the enterprise zones. (City-wide)
243 Accepting and endorsing the Floodplain Management Plan for the City dated Sept. , 1999. (City- wide)
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to Oct. 26):
244 Authorizing the submission of the 2000 Consolidated Community Planning and Development Program Update.
245 Authorizing execution of an agreement with S'port-Bossier Convention and Tourist Commission.
* 246 Establishing the Shreveport Historic Music and Cultural Redevelopment Area, authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Foundation for Art, Music and Entertainment of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc. for the preparation of a redevelopment plan. (B/Stewart)
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Oct. 26):
151 ZONING: C-49-99, MPC Application, Zoning Ordinance Amendment to add language clarifying the section regarding excavation which by nature is of limited duration. (City wide)
* 165 Amending the 1999 budget for the Metropolitan Planning Commission's Special Revenue Fund for vehicle replacement.
152 Adopting the 2000 General Fund budget.
153 Adopting the 2000 Capital Improvements
budget.
154 Adopting the 2000 budget for the Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund.
155 Adopting the 2000 budget for the Airports Enterprise Fund.
156 Adopting the 2000 budget for the Retained Risk Internal Service Fund budget.
157 Adopting the 2000 budget for the Golf Enterprise Fund.
158 Adopting the 2000 Metropolitan Planning Commission's Special Revenue fund.
159 Adopting the 2000 budget funding contractual services provided to SporTran by the Metro Management Associates, Inc..
160 Adopting the 2000 Debt Service fund budget.
161 Adopting the 2000 budget for the Community
Development Special Revenue fund
162 Adopting the 2000 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue fund.
163 Adopting the 2000 budget for the Police Grants Special Revenue fund.
164 Adopting the 2000 budget for the Fleet
Services Internal Service fund.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (numbers are assigned ordinances numbers):
131 To amend and reenact Sec. 90-305 of the Code relative to civil penalties for parking of oversized vehicles in residential zones. (Postponed on Sept. 28)
142 To amend Sec. 78-387 of the Code of
Ordinances relative to Cross Lake.
143 Designating the boundaries of the Downtown
Entertainment Economic Development area.
144 Enacting Division 6 of Article V. of Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances relative to the Downtown Entertainment Economic Development Area Special Revenue Fund.
145 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 98-02: To enlarge the
limits and boundaries of the city of Shreveport - A tract of land located along the
Lateral C-8 Drainage Canal and the Texas and Pacific Railroad in the N/2 of Sec. 4
(T16N-R13W). (D/Serio)
146 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 98-03: To enlarge the limits and boundaries of the city of Shreveport - A tract of land located south of the Williamson Way Road in the W/2 of Sec. 15 (T16N-R14W). (E/Spigener)
147 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 99-01: To enlarge the
limits and boundaries of the city of Shreveport - A tract of land located in the SE/4 of
Sec. 21 (T16N-R13W). (D/Serio)
148 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 99-02: To enlarge the limits and boundaries of the city of Shreveport - A tract of land located along the Norris Ferry Road in the SE/4 of Sec. 29 (T16N-R13W). (D/Serio)
149 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 99-03: To enlarge the limits and boundaries of the city of Shreveport - A tract of land located along the East Kings Highway in the SW/4 of Sec. 34 (T17N-R13W). (D/Serio)
141 ZONING APPEAL: C-43-99, THIRTY-FOUR-O-SEVEN CORP./KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 220 E Stephenson, from B-1 to B-1-E, meeting hall, bingo, and rentals for private parties. (B/Stewart) (Postponed on Sept. 28)
150 ZONING: C-50-99, MPC APPLICATION, Zoning Ordinance Amendment to change the time period before an application for special exception use, Planning Director approval, variance, or minor modification which has been denied by the Zoning Board of Appeals, City Council, or Parish Commission can be reconsidered from six months to one year. (City-wide)
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. Resolution No. 142 of 1999: 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) (Tabled on August 10, 1999)
3. Ordinance No. 54 of 1999: Creating a Police
Department Citizens' Review Board. (A/Huckaby) (Tabled on August 10, 1999)
4. Letter of Appeal: Ms. Teresa Swallows, Caddo Parish Animal Control Board (Hearing scheduled for Oct. 25).
NEW BUSINESS:
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. 28, 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 Spigener, seconded by Councilman Carmody and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Shyne. 1.
/s/ Roy Allen Burrell, Chairman /s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council