April 5, 2022
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director Dean Kumpuris
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Modifications
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ADDITIONS: |
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M-1 RESOLUTION |
To amend Little
Rock, Ark., Resolution 15,518 (August 3, 2021) to change the allocations for
three (3) primary intended uses of the First Tranche of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, allotment of Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through the American
Rescue Plan; and for other purposes. Synopsis: A resolution to amend Resolution No. 15,518
(August 3, 2021), which states the intended primary uses of the first tranche
of the City’s allotment of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through the
American Rescue Plan Act. |
Agenda
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 15) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
G-25-227-A:
To extend the
Heights Temporary Entertainment District, for six (6) days on April 21, 2022;
April 22, 2022; May 5, 2022; May 19, 2022; June 16, 2022; and July 21, 2022;
and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The Heights Business Association is seeking
Board approval to extend a Temporary Entertainment District to support
outdoor dining areas not adjacent to the associated restaurant facility. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with J & R Environmental Truck
Sales, in an amount not to exceed $183,890.00, plus applicable taxes and
fees, for the purchase of an Asphalt Patching Truck for the Public Works
Department Street Operations Division; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with J & R Environmental Truck Sales for the
purchase of one (1) Asphalt Patching Truck for Public Works Department Street
Operations Division. |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to execute an annual contract with G & W Diesel Services, in
an amount not to exceed $350,000.00, for Allison Rebuilt Transmission
Installation and Repair 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 G & W Diesel Services for Allison Rebuilt
Transmission Installation and Repair. This contract is for one (1)-year, with
the option to renew each year up to two (2) additional years. |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City
Manager to enter into a contract with Junkin Construction Company, Inc., in
an amount not to exceed $457,140.00, for Sidewalk Construction within the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to execute an agreement with the low bidder, Junkin Construction Company,
Inc., for sidewalk construction within the City of Little Rock. |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into an agreement with Navona Construction, LLC, in an
amount not to exceed $110,149.20, to demolish the south half of the Small
Carnivores Area at the Little Rock Zoo; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Navona
Construction, LLC, to demolish the south half of the Small Carnivores Area at
the Little Rock Zoo. |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into an agreement with Pollution Management, Inc., in
an amount not to exceed $117,841.50, for Environmental and Civil Engineering
Services and Construction Services for Stormwater Quality Improvements at the
Little Rock Zoo; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with PMI
for Environmental and Civil Engineering Services for Stormwater Quality
Improvements at the Little Rock Zoo. |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to execute a contract with Arkansas First Response, in an amount
not to exceed $63,000.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, to purchase
thirty-six (36) Zoll Automated External Defibrillators 3S for use in
City-owned facilities; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Arkansas First Response for the purchase of
thirty-six (36) Zoll Automated External Defibrillators 3s, including pads, batteries, carrying cases and wall
mounts for use in City-owned facilities.
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8. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute any documents necessary to accept a donation of
property located at 3304 Whitfield Street, Little Rock, Arkansas; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort to increase the number of
properties held by the land bank and maximize the City’s revitalization
efforts, staff would like to accept the donation of the property located at
3304 Whitfield Street. |
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9. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a twelve (12)-month contract with eight (8)
organizations, in a total amount not to exceed $317,689.60, to provide
Neighborhood Safety Programs and Activities to the residents of Little Rock,
Arkansas, in an effort to reduce community violence and increase public
safety; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a twelve (12)-month contract with eight (8) organizations to
provide Neighborhood Safety Programs to the residents of Little Rock in an
effort to reduce community violence and increase public safety. |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
Mayor to enter into a contract with Steel Property Land Company, LLC, for the
purchase of approximately fifteen (15) acres of land for use by the Little
Rock Port Authority for Economic Prospect Requirement; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends
approval. |
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11. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
Mayor to sell approximately sixty-five (65) acres of land to Bluestem
Partners, LLC, and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. |
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12. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to negotiated and enter into a contract with Stephens, Inc., as
the primary vendor, and Crews & Associates as the joint proposer, as Bond
Underwriter for the proposed issuance of City of Little Rock, Arkansas
Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds in one (1) or more
series; providing for other matters in connection with the issuance of the
Bonds; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to negotiate and enter into a contract with Stephens, Inc., as the primary
vendor, and Crews & Associates as the joint proposer, as Bond Underwriter
for the proposed issuance of City of Little Rock, Arkansas Limited Tax
General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds in one (1) or more series. |
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13. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
preparation of documents for the offering of Capital Improvement Refunding
and Improvement Revenue Bonds to finance a new parking deck and to refund the
City’s Capital Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds (Downtown Parking
Project), Series 2003; prescribing other matter relating thereto; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the preparation of
documents for the offering of Capital Improvement Bonds to finance a new
parking deck and refund the City’s Capital Improvement and Refunding Revenue
Bonds (Downtown Parking Project), Series 2003. |
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14. RESOLUTION |
A reimbursement
resolution regarding a new parking deck to be financed by Capital Improvement
Bonds; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the reimbursement
of funds advanced by the City to pay costs of the parking deck prior to the
issuance of bonds. |
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15. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to execute an agreement with Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects,
Ltd., d/b/a/ Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects, in an amount not to exceed
$726,000.00, to provide Architectural Services for the City of Little Rock
Parking Deck to be located at the intersection of South Louisiana Street and
West Second Street in 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 Architectural Services Contract with Polk Stanley Wilcox
Architects, Ltd., for the municipal parking deck to be built at the corner of
South Louisiana Street and West Second Street. |
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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 16 - 21) |
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16. ORDINANCE |
Z-3218-A:
To repeal Ordinance
No. 20,865 (April 15, 2014), and to revoke a Planned Commercial District,
titled 10th and McMath Short-Form PCD, and to reclassify property
located at the southeast corner of West 10th Street and McMath
Avenue, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that that the
Planned Commercial District zoning for the property located at the southeast
corner of East 10th Street and McMath Avenue be revoked and the
previous UU, Urban Use District, zoning be restored. (Located in Ward 1) |
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17. ORDINANCE |
Z-4470-N:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned District – Commercial, titled
Wellington Hills Storage PD-C, located in the 100 Block of Wellington Hills
Road, Little Rock, Arkansas; amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
3.28-acre property, located in the 100 Block of Wellington Hills Road, be
rezoned from PCD, Planned Commercial District, to PD-C, Planned District –
Commercial, to allow for the development of a single building mini-warehouse
conditioned storage facility. (Located
in Ward 5) |
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18. ORDINANCE |
Z-5936-Q:
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: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 open position) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The owner of the 2.75-acre property,
located northwest of the northwestern corner of Chenal Parkway and Rahling
Road, is requesting that the property be reclassified from C-3, General
Commercial District, to R-2, Single-Family District. (Located in Ward 5) |
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19. ORDINANCE |
Z-9654:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned District – Commercial,
titled Burk Short-Term Rental PD-C, located at 2812 West 7th
Street, Little Rock, Arkansas; amending the Official Zoning Map of the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
0.16-acre property, located at 2812 West 7th Street, be rezoned
from R-3, Single-Family District, to PD-C, Planned District – Commercial, to
allow use of the property as a short-term rental. (Located in Ward 3) |
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20. ORDINANCE |
Z-9656:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District,
titled Midtown Premium Properties PRD, located at 3501 Kavanaugh Boulevard,
Little Rock, Arkansas; amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.
(Planning
Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1
open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
0.14-acre property, located at 3501 Kavanaugh Boulevard, be rezoned from R-4,
Two-Family District, to PRD, Planned Residential District, to allow for three
(3) residential units on the property.
(Located in Ward 3) |
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21. 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: Two (2) 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 22 - 25) |
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22. ORDINANCE |
LU2022-15-01:
To amend the Land
Use Plan in the Geyer Springs West District, northwest of the Mabelvale Pike
and Sibley Hole Road intersection from Light Industrial (LI) to Commercial
(C); and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: To approve a Land Use Plan amendment in the
Geyer Springs District at the northwest corner of Mabelvale Pike and Sibley
Hole Road from Light Industrial (LI) to Commercial (C). (Located in Ward 7) |
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23. ORDINANCE |
Z-9655:
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: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of the 17.707-acre property,
located at the northwest corner of Mabelvale Pike and Sibley Hole Road, is
requesting that the property be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family
District, to C-3, General Commercial District, and OS, Open Space
District. (Located in Ward 7) |
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24. RESOLUTION |
Z-8066-A:
To amend Resolution
No. 12,369 (October 17, 2006), which established conditions on the Little
Rock Maumelle Wastewater Treatment Plant Conditional Use Permit, located
approximately one (1)-mile north of the Cantrell Road and The Divide Parkway
intersection, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. (Deferred from March 15, 2022) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to amend the
Conditional Use Permit (Z-8066), which established the Little Maumelle
Wastewater Treatment Plant, to remove one (1) condition adopted by the Board
of Directors via Resolution No. 12,369 (October 17, 2006). (Located in Ward 5) |
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25. ORDINANCE |
Z-5097-L:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District,
titled Chenal Valley Commercial Lot 1R PCD, located at the southeast corner
of Highway 10 and Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas; amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 open position) (Deferred from March 15, 2022) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
2.25-acre property, located at the southeast corner of Highway 10 and Chenal
Parkway, be rezoned from C-3, General Commercial District, to PCD, Planned Commercial
District, to allow for a two (2)-lot commercial development. (Located in Ward 5) |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Items 26 - 27) |
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26. RESOLUTION
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A resolution to make appointments and reappointments to various City of
Little Rock Boards and Commissions; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Animal Services Advisory Board (6
positions); Arts and Culture Commission (5 positions); Board of Adjustment (2
positions); Civil Service Commission (1 position); Community Housing Advisory
Board (3 positions); Little Rock Parks & Recreation Commission (3
positions); Little Rock Planning Commission (1 position); Little Rock
Sustainability Commission (8 positions); Little Rock Zoo Board of Governors
(3 positions); MacArthur Military Museum (14 positions); Oakland and
Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park Board (3 positions); Racial and Cultural
Diversity Commission (4 positions); and Sister Cities Commission (3
positions). |
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27. EXECUTIVE
SESSSION |
Annual Evaluation
of the City Manager and City Attorney. |