November 15, 2022
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director
Ken Richardson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Modifications
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ADDITIONS |
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M-1 RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
Mayor to enter into a contract with Razorback 2022, LLC, or its assigns, to
sell approximately 282 acres of land at the Port of Little Rock for the
construction of a manufacturing facility; and for other purposes. |
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M-2 ORDINANCE |
To authorize the
issuance of a Promissory Note to provide short-term financing under Amendment
No. 78 to the Arkansas Constitution for the acquisition of Police Vehicles;
prescribing other matters pertaining thereto; to declare and emergency; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
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M-3 RESOLUTION |
To establish that
in its 2023 Budget, the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, will assure that
entry-level Police Cadets will receive the same entry-level salary as paid to
entry-level Troopers with the Arkansas State Police; and for other purposes. (Sponsored
by Director Kumpuris)(Requires a supermajority vote for addition) |
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M-4 RESOLUTION |
To establish that
in its 2023 Budget, the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, will include the
purchase of fifty (50) new Patrol Vehicles for the Little Rock Police
Department; to declare the intent of the Board of Directors to provide for
the purchase of fifty (50) new Patrol Vehicles for the Little Rock Police
Department in the 2024 Budget of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and to
declare the intent of the Board of Directors to provide for the purchase of
fifty (50) new Patrol Vehicles for the Little Rock Police Department in the
2025 Budget of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Sponsored
by Kumpuris Webb)(Requires a supermajority vote for addition) |
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M-5 RESOLUTION |
To establish that
in its 2023 Budget, the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, will commit to the
acquisition and construction of a proper secure facility for the storage of
evidence and property by the Little Rock Police Department; and for other
purposes. (Sponsored
by Director Kumpuris)(Requires a supermajority vote for addition) |
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M-6 RESOLUTION |
To authorize a
settlement in the City litigation styled Matthew
Campbell v. City of Little Rock No. 60CV-22-6620, Pulaski Circuit Court
for an amount not to exceed $8,600.00; and for other purposes. |
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DEFERRALS |
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18. ORDINANCE (Deferred until December 6, 2022, at the
applicant’s request) |
Z-9716:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Commercial Development,
titled The Middle PCD, located at the southwest corner of Cantrell Road and
North Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Deferred from October 18, 2022) (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays;
2 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
10.967-acre property, located at the southeast corner of Cantrell Road and
North Rodney Parham Road, be rezoned from O-2, Office and Institutional
District, to PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow for a multi-lot
commercial development. (Located in
Ward 4) |
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22. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Deferred until December 6, 2022) |
To make
appointments to various Little Rock City Boards and Commissions; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval Synopsis: Little Rock Port Authority (1 position) and
Little Rock Sustainability Commission (1 position). |
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WITHDRAWALS |
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16.
RESOLUTION |
To
authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Pulaski County to
provide Sewer Service to The Housing First Village, located outside the City
Limits of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into an agreement with Pulaski County to provide Sewer Service to
the Housing First Village Project outside the City Limits without requiring
annexation. (Located within the City’s
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) |
Agenda
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 9) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
To
authorize the Mayor and the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, to certify City Liens attached to private property and forward to
the Pulaski County Treasurer’s Office for inclusion in the property owner’s
annual tax bill; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The City attaches liens for work it
performs on private property. The lien
information is compiled and sent to the Pulaski County Treasurer’s Office for
inclusion in the annual owner’s tax bill.
This is an effort to recoup some of the costs for that work which the
City has performed. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
To
express the willingness of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to utilize
Federal-Aid Surface Transportation Program
Funds from Metroplan and the Arkansas Department of Transportation for Bowman
Road Phase 2 Improvements; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to apply for and if received, execute grant agreements with Metroplan and the
Arkansas Department of Transportation for Bowman Road Phase 2 Improvements,
from Cherry Laurel Drive to Brodie Creek Trail. (Located in Wards 6 & 7) |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To
express the willingness of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to utilize
Federal-Aid Surface Transportation Program Funds from Metroplan and the
Arkansas Department of Transportation for the Arkansas River Trail at
Cantrell Road Improvements; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to apply for and if received, execute grant agreements with Metroplan and the
Arkansas Department of Transportation for Arkansas River Trail at Cantrell
Road Improvements, from east of Gill Street to the Union Pacific Railroad
Pedestrian Bridge. (Located in Ward 1) |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Vermeer Midsouth, in an amount not
to exceed $1,390,043.95, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of
one (1) TG7000 Tub Grinder for the Public Works Department Landfill Division;
and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Vermeer Midsouth for the purchase of one (1)
TG7000 Tub Grinder for the Public Works Department Landfill Division. |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc., in an amount not
to exceed $125,881.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of
Firefighting Protective Coats and Pants, for the Little Rock Fire Department;
and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc.,
for the purchase of Firefighting Protective Coats, Pants and Particulate
Blocking Hoods for The Little Rock Fire Department. |
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6. RESOLUTION |
G-25-226-C:
To extend the Third
Street Temporary Entertainment District, for approximately thirteen (13)
consecutive weeks starting on November 15, 2022, and ending on February 14,
2023; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The Third Street Merchants Association of
Downtown Little Rock is seeking Board approval to extend a Temporary
Entertainment District. |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To set February 7,
2023, as the date of public hearing to establish a Local Ordinance District
for the Central High School Neighborhood Historic District, in the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to set the date of public
hearing date February 7, 2023, for the consideration to establish a Local Ordinance
District for the Central High School Neighborhood Historic District. |
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8. RESOLUTION |
To approve the
issuance of an Exterior Building Permit for new construction at 1515 West 21st
Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, during the six (6)-month moratorium on the
issuance of Demolition Permits and Exterior Building Permits in the Central
High School Neighborhood Historic District of Little Rock; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to approve the new
construction of residential structure located at 1515 West 21st
Street during the six (6)-month moratorium on the issuance of Demolition and
Exterior Building Permits in the Central High School Neighborhood Historic
District of Little Rock. (Located in
Ward 1) |
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9. RESOLUTION |
To approve the
issuance of an Exterior Building Permit for new construction at 2324 West
Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas, during the six (6)-month
moratorium on the issuance of Demolition Permits and Exterior Building Permits
in the Central High School Neighborhood Historic District of Little Rock; and
for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to approve the exterior work
necessary to restore the original porch configuration of 2324 West Daisy L.
Gatson Bates Drive during the six (6)-month moratorium on the issuance of
Demolition and Exterior Building Permits in the Central High School
Neighborhood Historic District of Little Rock. (Located in Ward 1) |
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GROUPED ITEMS (Items 10 – 15) |
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10. ORDINANCE |
LU2022-01:
To amend the Land
Use Plan in the Southeast Extraterritorial Area, south and east of the City
Limits within the Planning Boundary from Agriculture (A), Residential Low
Density (RL), Residential Medium Density (RM), Mixed Use (MX), Neighborhood
Commercial (NC), Commercial (C), Light Industrial (LI), Industrial (I),
Service Trades District (STD), Mining (M), Public Institutional (PI),
Park/Open Space (PK/OS) to Residential Low Density (RL), Residential Medium
Density (RM), Mobile Home Park (MH), Mixed Use (MX), Office (O), Neighborhood
Commercial (NC), Light Industrial (LI), Industrial (I), Mining (M), Public
Institutional (PI) and Park/Open Space (PK/OS); and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 2 nays; and 1 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: To approve a set of Land Use Plan Map
amendments in Southeast Planning Area changing approximately 4700 acres from,
Agriculture (A), Residential Low Density (RL), Residential Medium Density
(RM), Mixed Use (MX), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Commercial (C), Light
Industrial (LI), Industrial (I), Service Trades District (STD), Mining (M),
Public Institutional (PI), Park/Open Space (PK/OS) to Residential Low Density
(RL), Residential Medium Density (RM), Mobile Home Park (MH), Mixed Use (MX),
Office (O), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Light Industrial (LI), Industrial
(I), Mining (M), Public Institutional (PI) and Park/Open Space (PK/OS). (Located within the City’s Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction) |
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11. ORDINANCE |
Z-6973-I:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial Development
titled Lots 2 and 3 – The Villages at Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock,
Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays;
1 absent; and 1 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
4.2-acre property, located at 12121 Colonel Glenn Road, be rezoned from PCD,
Planned Commercial Development, to Revised PCD, Planned Commercial
Development, to allow for the expansion of the service and parts areas to an
existing auto dealership. (Located in Ward 7) |
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12. ORDINANCE |
Z-9353-A:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Commercial Development,
titled Shields and Associates PCD, located at 13108 Lawson Road, Little Rock,
Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Deferred from October 18, 2022)
(Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0
nays; and 1 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
5.3-acre property, located at 13108 Lawson Road, be rezoned from R-2,
Single-Family District, to PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow for
the development of an office with storage yard and a mini-warehouse
facility. (Located within the City’s
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) |
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13. ORDINANCE |
To
declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a sole-source contract with MB Pavement Marking Equipment
Division, in an amount not to exceed
$91,219.93, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the repair of one (1) Paccar
Peterbilt Line Striping Truck for the Public Works Department Control Devices
Division; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: An ordinance to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with MB Pavement Marking Equipment Division for the
repair of one (1) Paccar Peterbilt Line Striping Truck for the Public Works
Department Control Devices Division. |
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14. ORDINANCE |
To authorize the
issuance of Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds;
pledging tax revenues sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the
Bonds; prescribing other matters relating thereto; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval |
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15. ORDINANCE |
To condemn certain
structures in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, as structural, fire and
health hazards; to provide for summary abatement procedures; to direct City
Staff to take such action as is necessary to raze and remove said structures;
to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Seven (7) residential structures are in a
severely dilapidated, deteriorated and/or burned condition causing a negative
environmental impact on the residential neighborhoods in which they are
located. All Notices have been mailed
in accordance with Arkansas State Law. |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 16 – 20) |
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16. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into an agreement with Pulaski County to provide Sewer
Service to The Housing First Village, located outside the City Limits of the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into an agreement with Pulaski County to provide Sewer Service to
the Housing First Village Project outside the City Limits without requiring
annexation. (Located within the City’s
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) |
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17. ORDINANCE |
Z-9680-A:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Development - Commercial
District titled Rock City Wraps PD-C, located at 11415 West Markham Street,
Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.
(Planning
Commission: 8 ayes; 2 nays; 0 absent; and 1 open position) Staff
recommends denial. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
0.34-acre property, located at 11415 West Markham Street, be rezoned from
C-3, General Commercial District, to PD-C, Planned Development – Commercial,
to allow for the development of a vehicle service business with outdoor
display. (Located in Ward 6) |
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18. ORDINANCE |
Z-9716:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Commercial Development,
titled The Middle PCD, located at the southwest corner of Cantrell Road and
North Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Deferred from October 18, 2022) (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays;
2 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
10.967-acre property, located at the southeast corner of Cantrell Road and
North Rodney Parham Road, be rezoned from O-2, Office and Institutional
District, to PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow for a multi-lot
commercial development. (Located in
Ward 4) |
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19. ORDINANCE |
To amend Little
Rock, Ark., Rev. Code Chapter 17, Article IV, § 96(A) (1988) and various
zoning articles and sections of Chapter 36; and for other purposes. (Deferred from September 6, 2022)
(Deferred from September 20, 2022)(Deferred from October 18, 2022) (Planning
Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1
open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: To approve an ordinance regulating
Short-Term Rentals within the zoning area of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas. |
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20. ORDINANCE |
To declare it
impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the participation of the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas, in an insurance pool administered by the Arkansas
Municipal League, in an amount not to exceed $478,154.76; for certain
litigation costs, expense and coverage; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. (Deferred from November 1, 2022) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: An ordinance to authorize the City Manager
to enter into an agreement with the Arkansas Municipal League for participation
by the City of Little Rock in the Municipal League Defense Program for 2023. |
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item 21) |
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21. ORDINANCE |
G-24-061:
To abandon a forty
(40)-foot wide Utility and Drainage Easement located along the east side of
Woodlands Trail, within the Woodlands Park Subdivision (unrecorded), in the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval Synopsis: Woodlands Park of Little Rock, LLC, has
requested to abandon a forty (40)-foot wide Utility and Drainage Easement
located within The Woodlands Park Subdivision (unrecorded), which is located
along the east side of Woodlands Trail, south of Kanis Road. The forty (40)-foot wide Utility Easement
is approximately 500 feet in length and is located within an abandoned street
right-of-way (Asbury Road). (Located
in Ward 6) |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 22) |
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22. RESOLUTION |
To make
appointments to various Little Rock City Boards and Commissions; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval Synopsis: Little Rock Port Authority (1 position) and
Little Rock Sustainability Commission (1 position). |
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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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