Board of Directors Meeting
Agenda
November 3, 2015
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Vice-Mayor Lance Hines
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Modifications
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ADDITIONS: |
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M-1 RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with River City
Hydraulic Company, in the total amount of $2,152,160.00, for the purchase of
eight (8) Automated Side-Loader Refuse Trucks, utilizing the National Joint
Power Alliance Contract; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to enter into a contract with River City Hydraulics for the
purchase of eight (8) Automated Side Loader Garbage Trucks in the amount of
$2,152,160.00 for the Public Works Department. |
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 5) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
G-24-048: To set November 17, 2015, as the date of hearing on the request of the
owner to abandon an access easement, located at 12719 Hunters Field Road, in
the Hunters Cove Addition, Lot 7R, to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and
for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to execute a one (1)-year renewal of the
Motorola Communications Maintenance Agreement with Motorola, Inc., through
its local dealer and subcontractor Grace Communications, Inc., in the total
amount of $549,496.78, including tax; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: The Little Rock Police Department is
requesting approval to renew the annual Radio Maintenance Agreement for the
City’s radio infrastructure. |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the submission of the Five (5)-Year Consolidated Plan and
2016 Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The Five (5)-Year Consolidated Plan
outlines the goals and objectives for housing and community development
activities during the 2016-2020 program years. The Annual Action Plan
delineates the uses of the CDBG, HOME and HOPWA entitlements for the 2016
Program Year (January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016). This Board action approves the submission
of the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development. |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with United Health
Care to provide Health Care Benefits for City employees, retirees and
eligible dependents for a twelve (12)-month period effective January 1, 2016;
and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: A request for Proposal for Health Care
coverage for City employees was issued with a response due date of September
4, 2015. Four (4) responses for insured
programs were received. Analysis
concludes that the proposal from United Health Care provides significantly
improved benefits to City employees at premium rates 0.833% lower than those
offered by the incumbent provider. |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To authorize a Maintenance Agreement between the City
of Little Rock, the Arkansas Arts Center and the Arkansas Arts Center
Foundation, to set forth the maintenance obligations of the City as to the
buildings and grounds associated with the Arkansas Arts Center; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: To establish a formal Maintenance Agreement
as to City responsibilities for the buildings and grounds of the Arkansas
Arts Center. |
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CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Three (3) minutes are allowed to
present a specific item which is not already on the Agenda. This time is allotted for any person to
express a written or oral viewpoint, grievance, or other message to the Board
of Directors. Board Members may ask
questions of the speaker or make a relevant comment after the presentation
has been completed. A maximum of
thirty (30) minutes is allotted for citizen communications each meeting. No advance permission is required, but
persons wishing to address the City Board are required to fill out a yellow
card listing the specific subject to be addressed and hand it to the City
Clerk upon arrival. 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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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ITEMS (Items 6 - 19) |
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6. ORDINANCE |
LU15-16-01: To amend the Land Use Plan at the southwest corner of Interstate 430
and Baseline Road; and for other purposes.
Planning
Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: To approve Land Use Plan changes on the
southwest corner of Baseline Road and Interstate 430 (LU15-16-01) from
Service Trades District to Commercial.
(Located in Ward 7) |
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7. ORDINANCE |
LU15-19-01: To amend the Land Use Plan at the southeast corner of Arkansas Systems
Drive and Chenal Parkway; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: To approve Land Use Plan changes at the
southeast corner of Arkansas Systems Drive and Chenal Parkway LU15-19-01 From
Mixed Office Commercial to Commercial.
(Located in Ward 5) |
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8. ORDINANCE |
Z-5675-E: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office
District titled Philander Smith College Short-Form POD, located at 900 West
Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive, 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 request is a rezoning from R-4,
Two-Family District, to POD, Planned Office Development, to allow for the
creation of lots around certain structures located on the campus. (Located in Ward 1) |
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9. ORDINANCE |
Z-5963-F: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned
Residential District titled Brodie Creek Lot 21 Revised Short-Form PD-R,
located at 27 Deerberry Forest Circle, 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 proposing to amend the
previously-approved PD-R, Planned Development – Residential, for Lot 21
Brodie Creek Addition to allow for an accessory structure and a swimming pool
on the lot. (Located in Ward 6) |
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10. ORDINANCE |
Z-6610-B: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office
District titled Fitness for Life Revised Short-Form PD-O, located at 9414
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; and 2
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The request is to amend the
previously-approved PD-O, Planned Development – Office, to allow a larger
building to be constructed on the site.
(Located
in Ward 6) |
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11. ORDINANCE |
Z-7701-D: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned
Commercial District titled Chenal Pet Palace Revised Short-Form PD-C, located
at 14309 Kanis 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 proposing to amend the
previously-approved PD-C, Planned Development Commercial, to clarify the
number of dogs allowed to be boarded and in a daycare on the site. (Located in the City’s Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction) |
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12. ORDINANCE |
Z-8866-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial
District titled Chenal Curve Short-Form PCD, located at 16900 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 request is to rezone the site from C-3,
General Commercial District, to PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow
for the placement a development sign on Kirk Road which is inconsistent with
the Chenal/Financial Center Design Overlay District. (Located in Ward 5) |
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13. ORDINANCE |
Z-9069:
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
owner of the 0.16-acre lot located at 1115 Calhoun Street is requesting that
the zoning be reclassified from R-3, Single-Family District, to I-2, Light
Industrial District. (Located in Ward
1) |
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14. ORDINANCE |
Z-9075: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned
Residential District titled Bella Rosa Place Subdivision Short-Form PD-R,
located on the northeast corner of
Taylor Loop Road and Bella Rosa Drive, 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 request is a rezoning of the site from
R-2, Single-Family District, to PD–R, Planned Development – Residential, to
allow for the creation of seventeen (17), zero lot line, single-family
lots. (Located in Ward 5) |
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15. ORDINANCE |
Z-9076: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential
District titled Stewart-Autunes-Austin Short-Form
PD-R, located at 1421 South Cumberland Streets, Units A and B, 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 request is to rezone the site from R-4,
Two-Family District, to PD-R, Planned Development Residential, to allow the
two (2) unit duplex located on the site to be sold as single-family
attached. (Located in Ward 1) |
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16. ORDINANCE |
Z-9077: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office
District titled Little Rock Community mental Health Center Short-Form PD-O,
located at 1020 Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive, 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 request is a rezoning from I-2, Light
Industrial District, to PD-O, Planned Development Office, to allow Pinnacle
House to offer overnight stay on a limited basis to their clientele. (Located in Ward 1) |
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17. ORDINANCE |
Z-9078: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned
Industrial District titled Central Arkansas Urgent Care Short-Form PD-I,
located in the 7400 block of Lindsey 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 a rezoning of
the site from I-2, Light Industrial District, to PD-I, Planned Development - Industrial,
to add a medical clinic as an allowable use for the site. (Located in Ward 1) |
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18. ORDINANCE |
Z-2502-B:
To amend Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, providing for a waiver of Master Street
Plan construction requirements for the Islamic Center Long-Form PD-R on
Potter Street; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes
a waiver of street improvements under the Master Street Plan for the platting
and Building Permit issuance of the Islamic Center Long-Form PD-R along the
east side of Potter Street, south of 40th Street. (Located in Ward 6) |
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19. ORDINANCE |
To
amend Little Rock, Ark, Ordinance No. 20,977 (December 16, 2014), to adjust
the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Ordinance to reflect revenue and expenditure
adjustments for the General and Fleet Funds; to declare an emergency; and
for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: Seven
(7) adjustments need to be made to the 2015 Budget to adjust for changes in
anticipated revenues and expenditures. |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 20) |
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20. ORDINANCE |
Z-9074: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned
Commercial District titled Baseline and Stagecoach Commercial Development
Long-Form PCD, located in the 8500 block of Stagecoach Road and the 12800
block of Baseline 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
denial. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to rezone the
site from R-2, Single-Family District, to PCD, Planned Commercial
Development, to allow for the creation of three (3) lots and the development
of individual building(s) on each lot.
(Located in Ward 7) |
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PRESENTATION (Item 21) |
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21. PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION |
30 Crossing
Project – Scott Bennett, Director, Arkansas State Highway &
Transportation Department (Presentation
will be held at the Clinton Presidential Center) |