January 23, 2024
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director Ken Richardson
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
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Modifications
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ADDITIONS: |
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To authorize the
City Manager to execute an agreement with Griffin Group, INC., for Demolition
Services of the structure located at No. 2 Overlook Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas;
and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval to allow the City Manager to enter into a contract with Griffin Group, Inc., to
demolish the structure. The Griffin Group was the most responsive bidder for
the Invitation to Bid (ITB) Event #2365. This emergency demolition project
will remove a residential structure that is severely dilapidated causing a
negative environmental impact on the residential neighborhood in which it is
located. (located in Ward 3) |
Agenda
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 16) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to enter into a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants
with Women & Children First and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Parks & Recreation Department has
leased park property to the Women & Children First: Center Against Family
Violence, who has secured a grant from the Arkansas Development Finance
Authority (ADFA). As a condition of
receiving the grant, ADFA is requiring that the City of Little Rock execute a
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Sitescapes, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $116,100.00,
plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of 108 trash receptacles for
the Downtown Little Rock area; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Sitescapes,
Inc., to provide 108 trash receptacles for the Downtown Little Rock area. |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with McClelland Consulting Engineers,
Inc., for Construction Material Testing and Engineering Consultation for
projects contracted by the City of Little Rock, Arkansas;
and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc., for
Construction Material Testing and Engineering Consultation for projects
contracted by the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas.
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with McClelland Consulting Engineers,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $227,500.00, for a Pavement Condition
Assessment of City Streets within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas;
and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc., for
Construction Material Testing and Engineering Consultation for projects
contracted by the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas.
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5. RESOLUTION |
To amend Little
Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 15,034 (August 6, 2019), to authorize the City
Manager to amend the contract amount with McClelland Consulting Engineers,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $76,100.00, for Engineering and Design
Services for the Markham Street Pedestrian and Safety Improvements Project; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to amend to Resolution No.
15,034 (August 6, 2019), to authorize the City Manager to amend the contract
with McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc., to develop the final plans and
related work meeting the requirements of the grant conditions for Markham
Street Pedestrian and Safety Improvements Project. |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Microsoft, in an amount not to
exceed $98,375.65, plus applicable taxes and fees, to provide on-site support
and training for the cloud infrastructure; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Microsoft securing
Professional Services, Support and Training for the City’s our
Cloud Infrastructure. |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with River City Hydraulics, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $201,624.48, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the
purchase of one (1) Thirteen (13)-Yard Rear-End Loader for the Public Works
Department Solid Waste Division; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with River City Hydraulics
for the purchase of a Thirteen (13)-Yard Rear-End Loader for the Public Works
Department Solid Waste Division. |
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8. RESOLUTION |
To amend Resolution
No. 16,179 (December 12, 2023), to authorize the City Manager to amend the
contract with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, in an amount not to exceed
$1,560,533.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of one (1)
Pierce Custom Velocity Rescue Truck for the Little Rock Fire Department; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to amend to Resolution No.
16,179 (December 12, 2023), to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group
to reflect the total cost for the purchase of one (1) Pierce-Custom Velocity
Rescue Truck for the Little Rock Fire Department. |
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9. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with ACS Playground Adventures, in an
amount not to exceed $92,000.00, for the repair of the Fitlot
structure at Murray Park that was damaged as a result of the March 31, 2023, EF-3
Tornado; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with ACS Playground
Adventures for the repair of the Fitlot structure at
Murray Park, that was damaged as a result of the March 31, 2023, EF-3
Tornado. (Located in Ward 3) |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Byrne & Jones Construction, in
an amount not to exceed $325,000.00, for the repair of the Reservoir Park Tennis
Courts and Pavilion that were damaged as a result of the March 31, 2023, EF-3
Tornado; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Byrne & Jones
Construction for the repair of Reservoir Tennis Courts and Pavilion that were
damaged as a result of the March 31, 2023, EF-3 Tornado. (Located in Ward 4) |
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11. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with MNK,
Inc., in the amount of $65,000.00, for the purchase of the property located
at 7020 Colonel Glenn Road, to be used as park property for the construction
of the Tri-Creek Greenway; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with MNK, Inc., to purchase
the property located at 7020 Colonel Glenn Road, for the construction of the
Tri-Creek Greenway Project. (Located
in Ward 6) |
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12. RESOLUTION |
To express the
willingness of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to apply for, and utilize,
Federal-Aid Recreational Trail Program Funds from the Arkansas Department of
Transportation for Kanis Park Improvements; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the Mayor or City
Manager to apply for, and if received, execute grant agreements with the
Arkansas Department of Transportation for Kanis Park Bicycle and Pedestrian
Trail and ADA Improvements. (Located
in Ward 6) |
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13. RESOLUTION |
Z-9829: To set February 6, 2024, as the
date of hearing on the appeal of the Planning Commission’s recommendation of
denial for a Conditional Use Permit titled Bowden Manufactured Home
Conditional Use Permit, located at 1701 East 21st Street, in the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. |
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14. RESOLUTION |
Z-9834: To set February 6, 2024, as the
date of hearing on the appeal of the Planning Commission’s recommendation of
denial for a Planned Zoning District titled LR River View Retreat STR-2 PD-C,
located at 12040 Rivercrest Drive, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and
for other purposes. |
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15. RESOLUTION |
Z-9835: To set February 6, 2024, as the
date of hearing on the appeal of the Planning Commission’s recommendation of
denial for a Planned Zoning District titled Kovalchuk STR-2 PD-C, located at
13810 Marina Drive, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. |
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GROUPED ITEMS (Items 16 – 32) |
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16. ORDINANCE |
Z-3218-B:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Haddock 1 STR-2 PD-C, located at 1001 McMath Avenue, Little
Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for
other purposes.(Planning Commission:
8 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent; and 1 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The
applicant is requesting that the 0.24-acre property, located at 1001 McMath
Avenue, be rezoned from UU, Urban Use District, to PD-C, Planned Development
– Commercial, to allow for the use of the property as a Short-Term Rental
(STR-2). (Located in Ward 1) |
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17. ORDINANCE |
Z-3218-C:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Haddock 2 STR-2 PD-C, located at 1003 McMath Avenue, Little
Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2
absent; and 1 open position)
Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
0.24-acre property, located at 1003 McMath Avenue, be rezoned from UU, Urban
Use District, to PD-C, Planned Development – Commercial, to allow for the use
of the property as a Short-Term Rental (STR-2). (Located in Ward 1) |
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18. ORDINANCE |
Z-7500-J:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Commercial Development
titled Hamilton Station Phase II Revised PCD, located north of 14524 Cantrell
Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2
absent; and 1 open position)
Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
5.71-acre property, located north of 14524 Cantrell Road, from POD, Planned
Office Development, to PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow for a mini-warehouse development. (Located in Ward 4) |
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19. ORDINANCE |
Z-8061-C:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development -
Commercial titled Southern Magnolia House ST-R PD-C, located at 1301 South
Cumberland Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2
absent; and 1 open position)
Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
0.17-acre property, located at 1301 South Cumberland Street, be rezoned from
R-4A, Low Density Residential District, to PD-C, Planned Development –
Commercial, to allow for the use of an existing carriage house as a Short-Term
Rental (STR-2). (Located in Ward 1) |
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20. ORDINANCE |
Z-9293-A:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development -
Commercial titled Carman ST-R PD-C, located at 523 East 6th
Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2
absent; and 1 open position)
Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
0.21-acre property, located at 523 East 6th Street, be rezoned
from R-4A, Low Density Residential District, to PD-C, Planned Development –
Commercial, to allow for the use of the property as a Short-Term Rental
(STR-2). (Located in Ward 1) |
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21. ORDINANCE |
Z-9849:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development -
Commercial titled Larkowski STR-2 PD-C, located at 917 South Elm Street,
Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2
absent; and 1 open position)
Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
0.12-acre property, located at 917 South Elm Street, be rezoned from R-4A,
Low Density Residential District, to PD-C, Planned Development – Commercial,
to allow for the use of the property as a Short-Term Rental (STR-2). (Located in Ward 3) |
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22. ORDINANCE |
Z-9851:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development -
Commercial titled Pendleton PD-R, located at 1908 State Street, Little Rock,
Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2
absent; and 1 open position)
Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
0.17-acre property, located at 1908 State Street, be rezoned from R-4,
Two-Family District, to PD-R, Planned Development – Residential, to allow for
a two (2) lot single-family residential development. (Located in Ward 1) |
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23. ORDINANCE |
Z-9852:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development -
Commercial titled McDonald STR-2 PD-C, located at 2205 West 13th
Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2
absent; and 1 open position)
Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
0.16-acre property, located at 2205 West 13th Street, be rezoned
from R-3, Single-Family District, to PD-C, Planned Development – Commercial,
to allow for the use of the property as a Short-Term Rental (STR-2). (Located in Ward 1) |
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24. ORDINANCE |
Z-9856:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development -
Commercial titled Celebrate! Maya Project PD-P, located at 1722 Wolfe Street,
Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2
absent; and 1 open position)
Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
0.17-acre property, located north of 1722 Wolfe Street, be rezoned from R-2,
Single-Family District, to PD-O, Planned Development – Office, to allow for
the operation of the Maya Angelou House and Celebrate! Maya Project
Headquarters. (Located in Ward 1) |
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25. ORDINANCE |
Z-9860:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development -
Commercial titled Matthews 1 STR-2 PD-C, located at 1001 West Charles Bussey
Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2
absent; and 1 open position)
Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
0.34-acre property, located at 1001 West Charles Bussey Avenue, be rezoned
from R-4, Two-Family District, to PD-C, Planned Development – Commercial, to
allow for the property as a
Short-Term Rental (STR-2).
(Located in Ward 1) |
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26. ORDINANCE |
Z-9860-A:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development -
Commercial titled Matthews 2 STR-2 PD-C, located at 1003 West Charles Bussey
Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2
absent; and 1 open position)
Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
0.34-acre property, located at 1003 West Charles Bussey Avenue, be rezoned
from R-4, Two-Family District, to PD-C, Planned Development – Commercial, to
allow for the property as a
Short-Term Rental (STR-2).
(Located in Ward 1) |
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27. ORDINANCE |
Z-9860-B:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development -
Commercial titled Matthews 3 STR-2 PD-C, located at 1005 West Charles Bussey
Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2
absent; and 1 open position)
Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
0.34-acre property, located at 1005 West Charles Bussey Avenue, be rezoned
from R-4, Two-Family District, to PD-C, Planned Development – Commercial, to
allow for the property as a
Short-Term Rental (STR-2).
(Located in Ward 1) |
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28. ORDINANCE |
Z-9860-C:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development -
Commercial titled Matthews 4 STR-2 PD-C, located at 1011-A West Charles
Bussey Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2
absent; and 1 open position)
Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 0.17-acre
property, located at 1011-A West Charles Bussey Avenue, be rezoned from R-4,
Two-Family District, to PD-C, Planned Development – Commercial, to allow for
the property as a Short-Term Rental (STR-2).
(Located in Ward 1) |
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29. ORDINANCE |
Z-9860-D:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development -
Commercial titled Matthews 5 STR-2 PD-C, located at 1011-B West Charles
Bussey Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2
absent; and 1 open position)
Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
0.17-acre property, located at 1011-B West Charles Bussey Avenue, be rezoned
from R-4, Two-Family District, to PD-C, Planned Development – Commercial, to
allow for the property as a Short-Term Rental (STR-2). (Located in Ward 1) |
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30. ORDINANCE |
Z-9860-E:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development -
Commercial titled Matthews 6 STR-2 PD-C, located at 2004/2006 South Chester
Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2
absent; and 1 open position)
Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
0.34-acre property, located at 2004/2006 South Chester Street, be rezoned
from R-4, Two-Family District, to PD-C, Planned Development – Commercial, to
allow for the property as a Short-Term Rental (STR-2). (Located in Ward 1) |
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31. ORDINANCE |
Z-9860-F:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development -
Commercial titled Matthews 7 STR-2 PD-C, located at 2010 South Chester
Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2
absent; and 1 open position)
Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
0.34-acre property, located at 2010 South Chester Street, be rezoned from
R-4, Two-Family District, to PD-C, Planned Development – Commercial, to allow
for the property as a Short-Term Rental (STR-2). (Located in Ward 1) |
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32. ORDINANCE |
To amend Little
Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 22,223 (March 7, 2023); to authorize the City
Manager to amend the Service Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., and to
increase the contract amount to $227,422.42, plus applicable taxes and fees,
for the City’s Radio Infrastructure Equipment utilized by the Emergency
Communications Department; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 22,233
(March 7, 2023), to authorize the City Manager to amend the contract amount
with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the City’s Radio Infrastructure Equipment
used by the Emergency Communications Department. |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 33) |
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33. ORDINANCE |
Z-9837:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development -
Commercial titled Bole STR-2 PD-C, located at 2008 North Harrison Street,
Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.
(Planning
Commission: 7 ayes;
0 nays; 3 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
0.16-acre property, located at 2008 North Harrison Street, be rezoned from
R-2, Single-Family District, to PD-O, Planned Development – Office, to allow
for the use of the property as a Short-Term Rental (STR-2). (Located in Ward 3) |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 34) |
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34. RESOLUTION |
To make appointments to City of
Little Rock Boards & Commissions. |
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CITIZEN
COMMUNICATION Three (3) minutes are allowed to present a
specific item that is not already on the Agenda.
This time is allotted for any person to express a written or oral viewpoint,
or other message to the Board of Directors. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes
is allotted for citizen communications each
meeting. Individuals wishing to
address the City Board during Citizen Communication will be required to
submit a yellow card to the City Clerk prior to the official start of the
meeting. Citizen Communication Cards
are available on the table in the hallway located outside of the Board
Chambers. Citizen Communication will
be held immediately following the Consent Agenda items on the first Tuesday
and at the end of the printed Agenda on the third Tuesday. |
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