November 2, 2020
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director Ken Richardson
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Modifications
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DEFERRALS: |
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3. RESOLUTION (Deferred at staff’s request until November
17, 2020) |
To authorize the
Mayor, City Manager and City Clerk to enter into a Transfer Agreement for
ownership of right-of-way from the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to the
Arkansas Department of Transportation; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the Mayor, City
Manager and City Clerk to execute agreements and deeds for the transfer of
ownership of land and rights-of-way from the City of Little Rock, Arkansas,
to the Arkansas Department of Transportation for the widening and
reconstruction of Interstate 30. |
Agenda
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 12) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Oakley Fertilizer, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $300,000.00, for the purchase of Rock Salt in bulk for
the Public Works Department Operations Division; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into contract with Oakley Fertilizer, Inc., for the purchase of
Pre-Treated Rock Salt in bulk. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
To recognize a
variance from Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, from the Construction Standards of Structures located within
the 100-Year Floodplain for the National State Wellness Dispensary, located
at 900 South Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to recognize a variance from
the Floodplain Standards the Natural State Wellness Dispensary, located at
900 South Rodney Parham Road. |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
Mayor, City Manager and City Clerk to enter into a Transfer Agreement for
ownership of right-of-way from the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to the
Arkansas Department of Transportation; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the Mayor, City
Manager and City Clerk to execute agreements and deeds for the transfer of
ownership of land and rights-of-way from the City of Little Rock, Arkansas,
to the Arkansas Department of Transportation for the widening and
reconstruction of Interstate 30. |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into an annual contract with The McPherson Companies,
Inc., in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00, for Oils and Lubricants
for the Fleet Services Department; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with The McPherson Companies, Inc., for the purchase
of Oils and Lubricants for use in all City Vehicles and Equipment. |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To transfer title
of the property located at 2021 South Maple Street, from the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, to Anthony Lemmons, to be used for Neighborhood
Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. (Land
Bank Commission: 8 ayes and 0
nays) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: In an effort by the land bank to maximize
the City’s revitalization efforts, staff would like to transfer the 1,184
square-feet single-family rehab structure located at 2021 South Maple Street
Little Rock, Arkansas, to Anthony Lemmons. |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City
Manager to submit to the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development the Amended 2020 Annual Action Plan and Amended 2016 – 2020
Consolidated Plan to include supplemental allocation of CDBG-CV3 Funds; and
for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to approve the submission of
the Amended 2020 Annual Action Plan and Amended 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan
to the Department of Housing and Urban Development to include CDBG-CV3
supplemental allocation of $1,016,477, and to authorize the City Manager to
enter into contracts for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding
with identified organizations for a period of one (1)-year. |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Western Economic Services, in an
amount not to exceed $59,785.00, for Consulting Services for the 2021-2025
Five Year Consolidate Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing; and
for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into contract with Western Economic Services, for Consultant
Services in updating the 2021-2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Analysis
of Impediments to Fair Housing. |
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8. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract
with DePaul USA, in an amount not to exceed $54,689.00, for Emergency
Solutions COVID-19 Grant Funding for Street Outreach Services for a one
(1)-year period; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into contract with DePaul, for Emergency Solutions Covid-19 (ESG
COVID-19) Grant Funding, for Street Outreach Services within the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas. |
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9. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract
with World Services for the Blind, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00,
for Emergency Solutions COVID-19 Grant Funding for Rapid-Rehousing and
Homeless Prevention Services for a one (1)-year period; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize
the City Manager to enter into contract with World Services for the Blind,
for Emergency Solutions Covid-19 (ESG COVID-19) Grant Funding, for
Rapid-Rehousing and Homeless Prevention Services within the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas. |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To certify local
government endorsement of Revolution Bag, LLC, 8801 Frazier Pike, Little
Rock, Arkansas, to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program, as
authorized by Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-2706(D) of the Consolidated Incentive Act
of 2003; and for other purposes. |
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11. RESOLUTION |
To certify local
government endorsement of Delta Plastics of the South, LLC, 8801 Frazier
Pike, Little Rock, Arkansas, to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program,
as authorized by Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-2706(D) of the Consolidated Incentive
Act of 2003; and for other purposes. |
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12. RESOLUTION |
To create the South
Main District (SOMA) Temporary Entertainment District, for approximately nine
(9) consecutive weeks starting on November 3, 2020, and ending on December
31, 2020; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The South Main District of Downtown Little
Rock is seeking Board approval to extend the Temporary Entertainment District
to support outdoor dining areas not adjacent to the associated restaurant
facility. |
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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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GROUPED ITEMS (Items 13 - 16) |
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13. ORDINANCE |
Z-4807-R:
To amend Little
Rock, Arkansas, Ordinance No. 21,368 (March 7, 2017) to re-approve a Planned
Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled Lot 1,
Wellington Park Revised Short-Form PD-O, located north of Wellington Village
Road, just east of the Kirk Road and Wellington Village Road intersection,
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; and 2
absent) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting
that the PD-O, Planned Development – Zoning, as approved by Ordinance No.
21,368 on March 7, 2017, be re-established.
The applicant is requesting that the PD-O zoning be re-established
with no changes, as approved by the Board and Planning Commission on February
2, 2017. (Located in Ward 5) |
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14. ORDINANCE |
Z-4933-J:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
Splash Carwash and Oil Change Revised PCD, located at 15707 Chenal Parkway,
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; and 2
absent) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
property at 15707 Chenal Parkway be rezoned from PCD, Planned Commercial
District, to Revised PCD to allow for a carwash and oil change
development. (Located in Ward 5) |
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15. ORDINANCE |
Z-9530:
To reclassify
property located in the City of 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; and 2 absent) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant proposes to rezone the
0.31-acre property located at 4920 Frazier Pike from AF, Agriculture and
Forestry District, to R-4, Two-Family District. The rezoning is proposed in order to
construct one (1) duplex structure on the site. (Located in Ward 1) |
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16. ORDINANCE |
To declare it
impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to enter
into an agreement with the Arkansas Municipal League, in an amount not to
exceed $427,728.04, for participation by the City of Little Rock, Arkansas,
in an Insurance Pool administered by the Arkansas Municipal League for
certain litigations costs, expenses and coverage; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. 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 2021. |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 17 - 20) |
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17. RESOLUTION |
To express the
intent of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to zone the Little Rock Planning
Area southeast of the City of Little Rock; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to express the
City’s intent to zone the area southeast of the City Limits within the Little
Rock Planning Area. |
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18. ORDINANCE |
To amend Little
Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 21,817 (December 3, 2019), to adjust the Fiscal
Year 2020 Budget Ordinance to reflect revenue and expenditure adjustments for
the General Fund, Street Fund, Fleet Fund, Vehicle Storage Fund, Waste
Disposal Fund and Parking Garages Fund; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Twenty-four (24) adjustments need to be
made to the 2020 Budget to adjust for changes in anticipated revenues and
expenditures. |
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19. ORDINANCE |
Z-8089-A:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
Butler Minor Auto Repair PCD, located at 12601 Alexander 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; and 2 absent) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
property at 12601 Alexander Road be rezoned from PD-I Planned District –
Industrial, and R-2, Single-Family District, to PCD, Planned Commercial
District, to allow for a minor auto repair business. (Located in Ward 7) |
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20. ORDINANCE |
Z-8411-A:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District
titled Harrell Rooming-Boarding/Bed and Breakfast PRD, located at 3221 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; 1 nay; and 2 absent) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
property at 3221 West Markham Street be rezoned from R-3, Single-Family
District, to PRD, Planned Residential District, to allow the existing
residential structure to be used as a Boarding House and Bed and
Breakfast. (Located in Ward 3) |
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 21 - 23) |
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21.
ORDINANCE |
G-23-474: To abandon
portions of the right-of-way location within Vernon Estates Drive, Cameron
Street and James M. Henson Drive, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and
for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Friendship Charter School, along with the
abutting property owners, request to abandon portions of Vernon Estates
Drive, Cameron Street and James M. Henson Drive as part of a new school
development which was recently approved (Conditional Use Permit) by the
Planning Commission. The rights-of-way
are located east of Chicot Road and south of Baseline Road. (Located in Ward 2) |
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22.
ORDINANCE |
G-23-475: To abandon a
portion of the alley located within Block 16, Hillcrest Addition and adjacent
to 1117 Rose Street, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of the property located at 1117
Rose Street, along with the other abutting property owners, requests to
abandon portions of the fifteen (15)-foot wide alley right-of-way located
within Block 16, Hillcrest Addition, adjacent to 1117 Rose Street. (Located in Ward 3) |
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23.
ORDINANCE |
G-24-056: To abandon Utility
and Drainage Easements within the Vernon Place Addition, Wallace Baseline
Addition and Brimson’s Replat, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Friendship Charter School, along with the
abutting property owners, request to abandon several easements within the
Vernon Place Addition, Wallace Baseline Acres Addition and Brimson’s Replat,
as part of a new school development which was recently approved (Conditional
Use Permit) by the Planning Commission.
The proposed school site is located north of Vernon Estates Drive and
east of Chicot Road. (Located in Ward 2) |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 24) |
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24.
RESOLUTION |
A resolution to make appointments and reappointments to various City of
Little Rock Boards and Commissions; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Ambulance Authority (1 position); Animal
Services Advisory Board (5 positions); City Beautiful Commission (2 positions);
Community Housing Advisory Board (3 positions); Little Rock Planning
Commission (3 positions); Little Rock Sustainability Commission (1 position);
and Metropolitan Housing Alliance Board of Commissioners (1 position). |
NOTE:
Due to the
General Election, the first Board Meeting in November will be held on Monday,
November 2, 2020, at 6:00 PM.