April 21, 2015
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director Joan Adcock
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS:
Jack & Jill Chapter Presentation
Sculpture at the River Market – Jane Rogers
Modifications
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DEFERRALS: |
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7.
RESOLUTION (Deferred until May 5, 2015, at staff’s request) |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract in the total
amount of $69,588.00, for the purchase of four (4) Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab
Pick-up Trucks from Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep for the Housing &
Neighborhood Programs Department, utilizing the State Purchasing Contract;
and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval
of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep in the total amount of $69,588.00 to purchase
four (4) Dodge Ram 1500 Pick-up Regular Cab Trucks for the Housing and
Neighborhood Programs Department. |
Agenda
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 12) |
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1. MINUTES |
To approve the minutes of the November 18, 2014, Little Rock City
Board of Directors Meeting; and the November 25, 2014, Little Rock City Board
of Directors Reconvened Meeting. |
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2.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Landers
Harley-Davidson in the total amount of $80,082.00 for the purchase of four
(4) Police Pursuit Motorcycles for the Little Rock Police Department; and for
other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 5/8-Cent Operational Improvements Sales
Tax) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval
of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Landers Harley Davidson in the total amount of $80,082.00 to purchase four
(4) motorcycles for the Little Rock Police Department. |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to initiate a contract with Lincoln
Financial Group to provide Long-Term Disability Insurance Coverage for
Non-Uniform City Employees for a twenty-four (24)-month period effective May
1, 2015; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A
Request for Proposal (RFP) for this coverage was issued with a deadline of
March 25, 2015. Two (2) responses were received and the incumbent provider of
Long-Term Disability Coverage (Lincoln Financial) has offered the lowest
premium rate. |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To
certify local government endorsement of Fidelity National Information
Services, Inc., located at 4001 North Rodney Parham Road, Little, Rock,
Arkansas, to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program (as authorized by
Section 15-4-2706(D) of the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003) |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to award a contract to Construction
Management and Maintenance, Inc., in the amount of $221,738.10, for the Scott
Hamilton Drive at 65th Street Traffic Signal Replacement Project;
and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2013 Limited Tax General
Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes
the City Manager to execute an agreement with Construction Management &
Maintenance Co., Inc., for the Scott Hamilton Drive (Interstate 30 to 65th
Street) to replace the Traffic Signal at 65th Street, Bid No.
15003. (Located in Ward 2) |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To express the willingness of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, in
partnership with IRD-Matrix, Inc., to utilize Federal-Aid Transportation
Alternatives Program Funds for the construction of Dunbar Magnet Middle and
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School Sidewalk Improvements; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes
the City Manager to apply for a grant and to execute agreements with the
Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department (AHTD) for funding sidewalk
improvements at Dunbar Magnet Middle and Gibbs Magnet Elementary
Schools. (Located in Ward 1) |
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7.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract in the total
amount of $69,588.00, for the purchase of four (4) Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab
Pick-up Trucks from Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep for the Housing &
Neighborhood Programs Department, utilizing the State Purchasing Contract;
and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: Approval
of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep in the total amount of $69,588.00 to purchase
four (4) Dodge Ram 1500 Pick-up Regular Cab Trucks for the Housing and
Neighborhood Programs Department. |
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8. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the Mayor to enter into an amended and restated
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Little Rock, the City of North Little
Rock, Pulaski County, Central Arkansas Water, Little Rock Wastewater Utility,
North Little Rock Wastewater Utility, the City of Jacksonville and the City
of Sherwood, pertaining to the Pulaski Area Geographic Information System;
and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: To
amend the Interlocal Agreement forming PAgis (Pulaski Area Geographic
Information System) to add the City of Sherwood, Arkansas, to the agreement. |
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9. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to renew the Annual Software
Maintenance Agreement with Infor (US), Inc., formerly Lawson Software, Inc.,
in the amount of $130,948.59; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The
City adopted a sole-source ordinance (Ordinance No. 20,582) on May 1, 2012,
for a five (5)-year agreement for software maintenance services with
Lawson. On July 1, 2012, Lawson’s name
changed to Infor (US). The ordinance
states that a resolution upon recommendation of the City Manager is
sufficient for renewal of the annual maintenance agreement. It is time to renew the annual agreement
for maintenance of the City’s accounting and human resources/payroll software
in the amount of $130,948.59 plus any applicable tax. |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to expense $350,000 from the Economic
Development Fund for appropriate public purposes to cooperate with the State of
Arkansas on behalf of Martial Arts Services., Inc.; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes
the City Manager to award City of Little Rock matching funds in the amount of
$350,000 to Martial Arts Services, Inc., for the construction of
infrastructure for a new corporate headquarters facility on Riverfront
Drive. This $11 million dollar
economic development project includes the creation of new jobs. |
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11. RESOLUTION |
To express willingness of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, in
cooperation with the MacPark Group, to execute agreements with the Arkansas
Highway and Transportation Department to utilize grant funds for work around
MacArthur Park and surrounding neighborhoods to provide safe routes to
schools; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes
the City Manager to apply for a grant and to execute agreements with the
Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department for funding sidewalk
improvements around MacArthur Park and surrounding neighborhood to provide
safe routes to schools. (Located in
Ward 1) |
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12. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contact with Fleming
Electric, Inc., to provide electrical repairs on an as-needed basis; and
for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorize
the City Manager to enter into a contract with Fleming Electric, Inc., to
supply electricians to perform overflow electrical repairs on an hourly basis
when the limited City Electrical Staff cannot respond in a timely
manner. Bid #C15006 |
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GROUPED ITEMS (Items 13 - 19) |
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13.
ORDINANCE |
MSP15-01: To
amend the Master Street Plan (Ordinance No 20,117) to remove a proposed
Collector in the northeast corner of Bowman Road and 36th Street;
and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent;
and 2 open positions. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: To
approve Master Street Plan changes in the northeast quadrant of Bowman Road
and 36th Street to remove a Proposed Collector Street. (Located in Ward 6) |
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14.
ORDINANCE |
Z-6199-E: To
approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial
District titled Target/Zoe’s Kitchen Revised Long-Form PCD, located at 12900
Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The
request is to amend the previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial District,
to allow for the creation of an outparcel and the construction of a
restaurant on the newly created lot.
(Located in Ward 5) |
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15.
ORDINANCE |
Z-7854-D: To
approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Industrial District
titled JLM, Inc., Child Health Management Revised Short-Form PID, located at
5 Remington Cove, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The
request is to amend the previously-approved PID, Planned Industrial District,
to allow for a 5,212 square-foot addition on the existing facility located at
5 Remington Cove. (Located in Ward 7) |
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16.
ORDINANCE |
Z-8817-A: To
approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial
District titled Stone’s Throw Brewery Revised Short-Form PD-C, located at 402
East 9th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The
request is to amend the days and hours of operation and to increase the
seating capacity within the currently approved PD-C, Planned Development -
Commercial. (Located in Ward 1) |
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17.
ORDINANCE |
Z-9015: To
approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial
District titled Treasure Hills Short-Form PCD, located at 9301 Treasure Hills
Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The
request is to rezone the site from C-3, General Commercial District, to PCD,
Planned Commercial District, to add a kennel as an allowable use for the
property. (Located in Ward 4) |
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18.
ORDINANCE |
To condemn certain structure 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: Six
(6) residential structures and two (2) Mobile Homes in a severely dilapidated,
deteriorated and/or burned condition causing a negative environmental impact
on the residential neighborhoods in which it is located. All Notices have been mailed in accordance
with Arkansas State Law. |
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19.
ORDINANCE |
To amend Little Rock, Ark., Rev., Code § 2-242)(a) (1988) to declare that certain commodities do not
have to be the subject of competitive bidding; to declare an emergency; and
for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: This
ordinance exempts certain commodities for use or resale by City Departments
from the requirements of competitive bidding. |
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SEPARATE ITEMS
(Items 20 - 22) |
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20.
ORDINANCE |
To adopt a Complete Streets Policy for the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2
absent. Staff recommends approval. (Deferred from January 20, 2015) Synopsis: Adoption
of a Complete Streets Policy for Little Rock – to work such that all streets
are safe for all modes of transportation. |
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21.
ORDINANCE |
To amend the Master Street Plan (Ordinance No. 20,117) to revise the
requirements for dedication, construction and marking of bicycle paths and
routes in the Master Street Plan text; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. (Deferred from January 20, 2015) Synopsis: Adoption
of a Complete Streets Policy for Little Rock – to work such that all streets
are safe for all modes of transportation. |
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22.
ORDINANCE |
To declare the policy of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, on issues
not to be considered in hiring; to declare the policy on companies with which
the City contracts; to declare an emergency; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: This
ordinance codifies the practice of the City in terms of hiring
discrimination, It also incorporates these practices in terms of vendors that
the City selects for various contracts. |
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PUBLIC
HEARINGS (Items 23 - 25) |
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23.
ORDINANCE |
G-23-455: To
abandon the south 150 feet of the alley right-of-way located within Block 30,
Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas, bounded by East 4th
Street, East Capitol Avenue; Scott Street and Cumberland Street; and for
other purposes. Planning
Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent;
and 2 open positions. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The
adjacent property owners propose to abandon the south 150 feet of the alley
right-of-way located within Block 30, Original City of Little Rock. The block is bounded by East 4th
Street, East Capitol Avenue, Scott Street and Cumberland Street. (Located in Ward 1) |
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24.
MOTION |
To remove Mr. Jeter Krippendorf as Commissioner of the Pecan Lakes
Municipal Recreational Improvement District.
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25.
RESOLUTION |
To appoint two (2) Commissioners to fill vacancies on the Board of
Commissioners of the Pecan Municipal Recreational Improvement District No. 4
of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. |
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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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