June 19, 2018
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director
Lance Hines
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
Fresh
Food Drive Presentation
Central
Arkansas Water Update
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 12) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
G-24-054: To set July 17, 2018, as the
date of public hearing on the request to abandon a number of easements and
covenants located within the Little Rock Land Company Medical and Commercial
Park, located at 600 South University Avenue, in the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, and for other purposes. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
Z-9312: To set July 2, 2018, as the
date of public hearing on the appeal of the Planning Commission’s action in
denying a Conditional Use Permit to allow a multi-sectional modular home on
the R-3, Single-Family District, zoned property, located at 2605 Brown Street,
in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and for other purposes. |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To identify
expenditures in various Wards for Capital Improvement Projects funded from
the proceeds of the 3/8-Cent Capital Sales and Compensating Use Tax, and the
2018 Capital Improvements Bonds for Streets and Drainage, and for other
purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax and the 2013 Limited Tax General Obligation Capital
Improvement Bonds) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to approve the project list
for the 2019 - 2021 Capital Improvement Programs for Streets and
Drainage. |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Gene Summers Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$459,501.72, for Russ Street Improvements from Cantrell Road to Piggee Street,
and for other purposes. (Funding
from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax and the 2013 Limited Tax
General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Gene Summers Construction, Inc., for improvements to Russ
Street, from Cantrell Road to Piggee Street, Project No. 13-4-106, Bid No.
18-015. (Located in Ward 4) |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To accept title to
property donated to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, by Quitclaim Deed, to
be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs, and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort to maximize the Land Bank’s
revitalization efforts, the Land Bank Commission and staff would like to
accept the donation of the property located at 8312 Colonel Glenn Road. The parcel is a 19,530 square-foot vacant
lot that is zoned for Commercial Use. |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To transfer title
to Shawna Shackleford, via Quitclaim Deed for property sold by the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs,
and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort to maximize the Land Bank’s
revitalization efforts, the Land Bank Commission and staff would like sell
the property located at 1107 West 32nd Street for $1,500.00 to
Shawna Shackleford. The City acquired
the property in 2012 and the City has maintained the property since that
time. Ms. Shackleford intends to build
a single-family residence on the property.
The 7,000 square-feet vacant lot is buildable and
is zoned for Residential Use. |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
purchase of property offered for sale to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas,
to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs, and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort to maximize the Land
Bank’s revitalization efforts, the City would like to purchase the property
located at 3010 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive from Sonderler J. Garrett
for a buffer between the Martin Luther King Legacy Center and an adjacent
parking lot. The parcel is a 7,000
square-foot vacant lot. |
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8. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a sixth renewal contract with Safety National
Casualty Corporation to provide Workers’ Compensation Stop-Loss Coverage for
one (1)-year effective July 1, 2018; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to approve the remaining
terms of the contract with Safety National Casualty Corporation to provide
Workers’ Compensation Stop-Loss Coverage to the City of Little Rock. |
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9. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Fleming Electric, Inc., to provide
Electrical Repairs on an as-needed basis; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute
an agreement with Fleming Electric, Inc., to provide Electrical Repairs on an
as-needed hourly basis, Bid No. 18132. |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Energy Roofs & Walls, LLC, to
provide Carpentry Repairs on an as-needed basis; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute
an agreement with Energy Roofs & Walls, LLC, to provide Carpentry Repairs
on an as-needed hourly basis, Bid No. 18134. |
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11. RESOLUTION |
To support a grant
application the National League of Cities to conduct a Citywide campaign to
address hunger; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the |
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12. RESOLUTION |
To recognize SHI International Corporation as a
public procurement unit available to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, for
external procurement activity; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: To formalize recognition SHI International Corporation,
which is already listed on the State Procurement Contract, for matters
dealing with the purchase and installation of Information Technology
products. |
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GROUPED ITEMS (Items 13 - 20) |
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13. ORDINANCE |
Z-1870-B:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
Kingridge Enterprises Revised Short-Form PD-C, located at 2501 South Broadway
Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; and 3
absent. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: The applicant is requesting
to rezone the site from PD-O, Planned Development - Office, to a PD-C,
Planned Development - Commercial. (Located
in Ward 1) |
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14. ORDINANCE |
Z-4324-A:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Industrial District titled
Ace General Contractors Long-Form PID, located at 11201 Stagecoach Road,
Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.
Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; and 3 absent. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: The applicant is proposing to
rezone the site from I-2, Light Industrial District, to PCD, Planned
Commercial Development, to allow for the development of a single building
containing 9,600 square-feet of floor area.
(Located in Ward 7) |
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15. ORDINANCE |
Z-5309-A:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
2712 Kavanaugh Short-Form PCD, located at 2712 Kavanaugh Boulevard and 703
Beechwood Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; and 3
absent. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: The applicant is proposing to
rezone the sites from C-3, General Commercial District, and O-3, General
Office District, to PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow for the
rehabilitation and addition to the former Helmich Auto Service Garage,
located at 2712 Kavanaugh Boulevard, and the removal of the wood framed
commercial, formerly residential, structure, located at 703 Beechwood Street,
to allow for parking and landscape improvements. (Located in Ward 3) |
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16. ORDINANCE |
Z-6178-K:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled
Stagecoach Village Lot 1 Revised Short-Form POD, located at 9222 Stagecoach
Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; and 3
absent. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: The applicant is proposing to
utilize a portion of the existing building as restaurant use with pick-up
service only. The applicant is
proposing a Papa John’s Restaurant, which will occupy 1,200 square-feet of
the existing 3,182 square-foot building.
(Located in Ward 7) |
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17. ORDINANCE |
Z-9323:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
818 West Capitol Short-Form PCD, located at 818 West Capitol Avenue, Little
Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; and 3
absent. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a
rezoning of the site from UU, Urban Use District, to PCD, Planned Commercial
Development, to allow for the transfer of a 2:00 AM Private Club Permit to
this location. (Located in Ward 1) |
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18. ORDINANCE |
Authorizing the Mayor and the City Manager to
enter into an Interlocal Agreement for the purpose of establishing and
funding the operations of the Pulaski County Regional Crisis Stabilization
Unit; to declare an emergency;
and for other purposes. Synopsis: To enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Central Arkansas
Cities and counties to create a Regional Crisis Behavioral Stabilization
Program |
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19. ORDINANCE |
To enter into a contract with SHI International
Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $155,983.98, plus applicable taxes, for
the purchase of a Case Management, Document Management and Time Management System
for the City Attorney’s Office, using iManage, Create
and Law Base products; to declare an
emergency; and for other purposes. Synopsis: To approve the purchase, integration, installation and
training, necessary for a Case Management, Time Management and Document
Management System for the City Attorney’s Office. |
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20. ORDINANCE |
To grant a
Franchise to the LaMarche Place Property Owners Association for the placement
of seven (7) security cameras in the right-of-way of the intersection of
LaMarche Boulevard and LaMarche Drive; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes
the placement in the public right-of-way of seven (7) security cameras at the
intersection of LaMarche Boulevard and LaMarche Drive at the request of the
LaMarche Place Property Owner’s Association. |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 21 - 23) |
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21.
ORDINANCE |
Z-9319: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and
establish a Planned Commercial District titled PB General Holdings, LR
Colonel Glenn, Short-Form PCD, located at 9601 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock,
Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes.
Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0
nays; and 3 absent. Staff
recommends approval Synopsis: The applicant is proposing to rezone the site
from R-2, Single-Family District, to PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to
allow this 2.74-acre parcel to be redeveloped with a 7,500 square-foot
general merchandise retail store. (Located in Ward 7) |
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22.
ORDINANCE |
To grant a Franchise Agreement to Duke Energy for
Smart Media, LLC, for the placement of a CityPost™
Smart Kiosk with digital
wayfinding on West Markham Street near the intersection of South Main Street;
to declare an emergency; and
for other purposes. Synopsis: To
grant a Franchise Agreement near the Statehouse Convention Center for a CityPost™ Smart Kiosk. |
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23.
ORDINANCE |
To refer to the voters at a referendum the option
to reorganize the City Manager Form of Government to abolish the three (3) At-Large
Term Positions; to provide that the Mayor shall be directly elected; to
provide that the seven (7) other members of the Board of Directors shall be
elected by Ward by plurality vote; to direct the Mayor to issue an Election
Proclamation; to declare an
emergency; and for other purposes. |
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CITIZEN
COMMUNICATION Three (3) minutes are allowed
to present a specific item which has not been previously been brought to the
attention of the Board and 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. 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 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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Due to the 4th of July Holiday, the 1st
meeting in July will be held on Monday, July 2, 2018.