The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Roy Burrell, at 3:20 p.m., Monday, September 13, 1999, in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 1234 Texas Avenue.
Invocation was given by Councilman Shyne.
On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Huckaby, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Absent: Councilmen Stewart and Carmody. 2.
The Council met and set the following agenda for the September 14, 1999, meeting:
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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 Sept. 28):
RESOLUTIONS:
205 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Expo Hall for CCAA's Head Start program to hold its annual Career/Service/Health Awareness Expo. (G/Burrell)
206 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Barnwell Center for Providence House to hold a Volunteer Appreciation Banquet. (B/Stewart)
ORDINANCES:
127 Closing and abandoning a portion of Francis St., Mandel Addition Sub'd. (F/Shyne)
128 Authorizing and providing for an encroachment onto portion of the Line Ave. ROW. (B/Stewart)
TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:
RESOLUTIONS:
174 Authorizing the use of certain equipment by the Sci-port Discovery Center.
175 Authorizing the expenditure of funds and/or the use of police officers to provide security for an event to benefit the LA State Exhibit Museum. (B/Stewart)
176 Authorizing the Mayor to require SPAR to provide sound system equipment and stage for the Hope Street Back To School Jamboree. (B/Stewart)
177 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated within the Greenwood Acres Paving Project, Parcel No. P-1 and T-1. (G/Burrell)
178 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated within the Russell Road Improvements Project., Parcel No. P1-1 and T-1. (A/Huckaby)
179 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated within the Russell Road Improvements Project, Parcel No. P1-5 and T1-5. (A/Huckaby)
180 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated within the Russell Road Improvements Project, Parcel No. P1-6 and P1-7. (A/Huckaby)
181 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated within the Russell Road Improvements Project, Parcel No. T1-10 and P2-3. (A/Huckaby)
182 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated within the Russell Road Improvements Project, Parcel No. T2-1. (A/Huckaby)
183 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated within the Russell Road Improvements Project, Parcel No. P-2 and T2-2. (A/Huckaby)
184 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated within the Russell Road Improvements Project, Parcel No. T2-6. (A/Huckaby)
185 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated within the Russell Road Improvements Project, Parcel No. P2-7. (A/Huckaby)
186 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated within the Russell Road Improvements Project, Parcel No. P2-16. (A/Huckaby)
187 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated within the Russell Road Improvements Project, Parcel No. P2-18. (A/Huckaby)
188 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated within the Russell Road Improvements Project, Parcel No. P2-20, P-22, and P-24. (A/Huckaby)
189 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated within the Russell Road Improvements Project, Parcel No. P2-23. (A/Huckaby)
190 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated within the Russell Road Improvements Project, Parcel No. P2-31. (A/Huckaby)
191 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated within the Russell Road Improvements Project, Parcel No. P2-32. (A/Huckaby)
192 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated within the Russell Road Improvements Project, Parcel No. P3-1. (A/Huckaby)
193 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated within the Russell Road Improvements Project, Parcel Nos. P3-3. (A/Huckaby)
194 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated within the Russell Road Improvements Project, Parcel Nos. P3-8. (A/Huckaby)
195 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated within the Russell Road Improvements Project, Parcel Nos. P3-12, P3-19, T3-19. (A/Huckaby)
196 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated within the Russell Road Improvements Project, Parcel Nos. P3-14. (A/Huckaby)
197 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated within the Russell Road Improvements Project, Parcel Nos. P3-15. (A/Huckaby)
ORDINANCES:
124 To repeal Ord. 16 of 1995 pertaining to a no parking ordinance on the south side of the 700 block of Drexel Drive. (C/Carmody)
REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:
RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING:
198 To recognize and congratulate Ernie Roberson for receiving the Certified Elections/Registration Administrator. (G/Burrell)
199 Indicating the intention of the City to proceed with financing in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 for acquisition, renovation, expansion, and improvements to Independence Stadium. (City-wide)
200 Stating the City's endorsement of Arkansas Lime Co. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (C/Carmody)
201 Stating the City's endorsement of Frymaster L.L.C. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (D/Serio)
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to Sept. 28):
202 Authorizing execution of a lease agreement with Caddo Parish Comm. District No. 1. (communications tower at Fire Station No. 17).
203 Authorizing application with the U. S. Dept. of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance (local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program).
204 Authorizing execution of an Act of Donation of its interest in certain property within the city of Shreveport to Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows, Renzi Education and Arts Center.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Sept. 28):
129 To amend and reenact Sec. 90-277, General Civil Penalty for Parking Infractions (assessment of a standard late fee).
130 To amend and reenact Sec. 90-303 of the Code, Parking in Fire Lanes.
131 To amend and reenact Sec. 90-305 of the Code relative to civil penalties for parking of oversized vehicles in residential zones.
132 Amending the 1999 General Fund Budget to reflect updated revenue and expenditure estimates and move funds within the Office of the Mayor, SPAR, General Government, Police, Fire, Public Works and City Council budgets.
133 Amending the 1999 budget for Police Grants Special Revenue Fund.
134 Amending the 1999 Capital Improvements Budget to reallocate funds among 2 projects funded from Riverfront Fund monies.
135 Amending the 1999 budget for MPC to reallocate funds within the MPC budget.
136 Amending the 1999 budget for the Fleet Services Internal Services Fund to increase the 1999 Fleet Service budget.
137 Amending the 1999 Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund Budget to reallocate funds within the budget and to reduce revenues to reflect current estimates.
138 Amending the 1999 budget for the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund to authorize the change of appropriation in the Dept. of Operational Services, Office of Water/Sewerage Enterprise Fund.
139 Amending the 1999 Airports Budget.
140 Amending the 1999 Retained Risk Budget.
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)
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (numbers are assigned ordinances numbers):
122 Amending Section 74.52.1 of the Code relative to the disposal of solid waste (solid waste and rubbish collected within the City, be permitted and disposed at the city-owned Woolworth Road landfill unless disposed of outside of the State of LA). (Postponed on August 24)
125 ZONING: C-42-99, EVA L. SIMS, 920 Norma from R-3 to R-3-E, snow cone sales. (A/Huckaby)
126 ZONING: C-44-99, GREENWOOD ACRES FULL GOSPEL B. C., 7530 Greenwood Road from R-1D(SPI-2) to R-1D-E (SPI-2), bowling alley, fitness center, restaurant and church use. (G/Burrell)
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)
NEW BUSINESS: On motion by Councilman Shyne and seconded by Councilman Serio to add to the agenda, the ABO card appeals of Merritt Frazier and Richard Hall. Following remarks by Lieutenant Shoemake and the applicants, the Council on motion and second, granted site specific ABO cards.
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES.
CLERK'S REPORT:
Letters of Appeal (Cases not to be considered until Sept. 28):
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 August 24, 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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The Administrative Conference adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
" * " indicates added to the agenda at the Administrative Conference on motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Serio and unanimously approved.
/s/Roy Burrell, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council