July 7, 2020
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director Capi Peck
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Modifications
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ADDITIONS: |
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M-1 RESOLUTION |
To ratify appointments to the Little Rock Advertising and Promotion
Commission; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Appointment of Nick Roye
to serve his first four (4)-year Industry Representative term, said term to
expire on May 1, 2024. Reappointment
of Pamela Smith to serve her second four (4)-year At-Large term, said term to
expire on May 1, 2024. |
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M-2 RESOLUTION |
To strongly urge owners and managers of residential rental property to
cease current eviction actions, and to delay future eviction actions pending
a significant decrease in unemployment because of the Covid-19 Pandemic; and
for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
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M-3 ORDINANCE |
To amend the
boundaries and hours of the permanent River Market Entertainment District; to declare an emergency; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval. |
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M-4 ORDINANCE |
To dispense with
the requirement of a competitive selection process and to authorize the City
Manager to extend the current AT&T Plexar Phone Contract for one (1)
additional year, in an amount not to exceed $64,776.96, plus applicable taxes
and fees, to allow for the testing of new devices and installation to
complete the upgrade of the City’s Voice-Over Internet Phone System; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: To extend the current AT&T Plexar
Contract to provide service to facilities that are outside the City’s Fiber
Network and are not compatible with the Voice-Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Phone System. This includes Fire
Stations, Resource Centers and other facilities not meeting VoIP
requirements. |
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 Mark McLarty Ford, for a total
purchase price of $143,524.00, for the purchase of four (4) Ford F-150 Trucks
and one (1) Ford F-250 Truck for the Public Works Department Solid Waste
Division; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into an agreement with Mark McLarty Ford for the purchase of four
(4) Ford F-150 Trucks and one (1) Ford F-250 Truck for the Public Works
Department Solid Waste Division. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with River City Hydraulics, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $206,272.38, for the purchase of a Durapack 5000 Rear
Loader for the Public Works Department Solid Waste Division; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into an agreement with River City Hydraulics, Inc. for the purchase
of one (1) Durapack 5000 Rear Loader for the Public Works Department Solid
Waste Division. |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Cisneros Family Construction
Group, in an amount not to exceed $57,717.60, for the Claybrook Road Drainage
Improvement Project; and for other purposes.
(Funding
from the 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax and the Limited Tax General
Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Cisneros Family Construction, for the Claybrook
Road Drainage Improvements, Project No. 07-15-DR-275, Bid No. 561. (Located in Ward 7) |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Redstone Construction Group, in an
amount not to exceed $177,942.60, for the Longlea Drive Culvert Replacement Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax and the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital
Improvement Bonds) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Redstone Construction Group, Inc., for the
Longlea Drive Culvert Replacement, Project No. 04-17-DR-171, Bid No. 898. (Located in Ward 4) |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with D&J Red Iron and Aggregates,
Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $448,069.37, for the Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr., Drainage Improvement Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax and the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital
Improvement Bonds) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with D&J Red Iron and Aggregates, Ltd., for the
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive Drainage Improvements, Project No.
1-17-DR-53, Bid No. 899. (Located in
Ward 1) |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with D&J Red Iron and Aggregates,
Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $114,816.00, for the Pecan Lake Drainage
Improvement Project; and for other purposes.
(Funding
from the 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax and the Limited Tax General
Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with D&J Red Iron and Aggregates, Ltd., for
Pecan Lake Drainage Improvements, Project No. 07-17-ST-276, Bid No. 900. (Located in Ward 7) |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to award a Professional Engineering Services Contract to
Crafton, Tull & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $72,000.00,
for the design of intersection improvements on Fourche Dam Pike at Interstate
440 and the railroad crossing; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax and the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital
Improvement Bonds) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Crafton, Tull & Associates, Inc., for
Professional Engineering Consultant Services for the Fourche Dam Pike at
Interstate 440 Traffic Signal Improvements.
(Located in Ward 1) |
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8. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with ConvergeOne, at an annual cost of
$55,685.70, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the annual renewal of Cisco
Equipment Maintenance for the City’s Core Network Infrastructure; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into an annual renewal contract with ConvergeOne for Cisco Equipment
Maintenance, which provides service and support for the City’s Core Network
Infrastructure. |
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9. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
Mayor to enter into a contract with Jimmy and Lisa Herrin for the purchase of
approximately two (2) acres of land, for use by the Little Rock Port
Authority for Economic Prospect Recruitment; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
Mayor to enter into a contract with the Thomas R H/S L Family Revocable Trust
for the purchase of approximately fifty-five (55) acres of land, for use by
the Little Rock Port Authority for Economic Prospect Recruitment; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
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11. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute any documents necessary to accept a Quitclaim
Deed from the Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
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12. RESOLUTION |
To approve a
modification of the Lease Agreement between the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, the Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission and FWH II
Little Rock, LLC, to defer the rental payment due April 1, 2020, July 1,
2020, and October 1, 2020, until eight (8) payments to be made in 2021 and
2022; to consider a further modification of terms of the Lease Agreement
occasioned by the COVID-19 Pandemic; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
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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 - 19) |
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13. ORDINANCE |
Z-4343-MM:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Revised Planned Commercial District
titled Saddle Creek Phase 2 Revised Short-Form PCD, located at the northeast
corner of Cantrell Road and Ranch 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
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
property at the northeast corner of Cantrell Road and Ranch Boulevard be
rezoned from PCD, Planned Commercial District, to Revised PCD to allow for
the development of two (2) lots within a three (3)-lot commercial development. (Located in Ward 5) |
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14. ORDINANCE |
Z-4470-M:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Revised Planned Commercial
District titled Chenal Park Center Short-Form PCD, located at 15100 – 15198
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
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
property at 15100 – 15198 Chenal Parkway be rezoned from C-2, Shopping Center
District, to PCD, Planned Commercial District, to allow for the development
of two (2) lots (Lots 1 and 5) within the five (5)-lot Chenal Park
Center. (Located in Ward 5) |
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15. ORDINANCE |
Z-5617-B:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
Kirkland Long-Form PCD, located at the southwest corner of Chenal Parkway and
Kirk 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
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
property at the southwest corner of Chenal Parkway and Kirk Road be rezoned
from PCD, Planned Commercial District, (expired), to PCD to allow a multi-lot
commercial development. (Located in
Ward 5) |
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16. ORDINANCE |
Z-6408-B:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled St.
Bartholomew’s Catholic Church Parish Hall Short Form POD, located at 1622
Marshall 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
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the property
at 1622 Marshall Street be rezoned from R-3, Single Family District, to POD,
Planned Office District, to allow for the construction of a Parish Hall
Building and associated parking lot to serve an existing church facility. (Located in Ward 1) |
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17. ORDINANCE |
Z-8349-A:
To repeal Ordinance
No. 20,012 (August 4, 2008), to revoke a Planned Commercial District titled
John Barrow Neighborhood Association Open Air Market Short-Form PCD, to
reclassify property located west of South University Avenue and south of West
32nd Street, in the Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. Planning
Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The property owner is requesting that the
PCD, Planned Commercial District, zoning for the property located west of
South University Avenue and south of West 32nd Street, be revoked
and the previous C-3, General Commercial District, zoning be restored. (Located in Ward 6) |
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18. ORDINANCE |
Z-9183-A:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned District – Residential titled
Parkside at Wildwood Revised Long-Form PD-R, located south of Denny Road,
east of Wildwood Place Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 11 ayes and 0 nays. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
property located south of Denny Road and east of Wildwood Place Circle be
rezoned from PD-R, Planned District – Residential, to Revised PD-R to allow
for the continuation and build-out of the Parkside at Wildwood Single-Family
Subdivision. (Located in Ward 5) |
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19. ORDINANCE |
Z-9505:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District
titled Lot 9R and AR Capitol View Addition Short-Form PRD, located at 321
Rice 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
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
property located at 321 Rice Street be rezoned from R-3, Single-Family
District, and I-2, Light Industrial District, to PRD, Planned Residential
District, to allow for the construction of two (2) single-family
residences. (Located in Ward 3) |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 20 - 27) |
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20. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Shields and Associates, in an
amount not to exceed $2,439,329.41, for the 12th Street Jumpstart
Improvement Project; and for other purposes.
(Funding
from the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the City-match from the
3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax and the Limited Tax General Obligation
Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Shields and Associates, for the 12th
Street Jumpstart Improvement Project, ArDOT Project No. 061552, Bid No.
889. (Located in Ward 1) |
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21. RESOLUTION |
To create the South
of Main (SOMA) Temporary Entertainment District, for eight (8) consecutive
weeks starting on July 7, 2020; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The South Main District of Downtown Little
Rock is seeking approval from the Board of Directors for a Temporary
Entertainment District to support outdoor dining areas not adjacent to the
associated restaurant facility. |
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22. ORDINANCE |
Z-2246-C:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled The
Residences at Pettaway Short-Form POD, located at 2020 Vance 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
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
property at 2020 Vance Street be rezoned from PD-R, Planned District –
Residential, to POD, Planned Office District, to allow for a multifamily
development. (Located in Ward 1) |
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23. ORDINANCE |
Z-9509:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Industrial District titled
McClean Lofts Short-Form PID, located at 1020 East
6th 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
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
property located at 1020 East 6th Street be rezoned from UU, Urban
Use District, to PID, Planned Industrial District, to allow for the
conversion of an existing industrial/manufacturing building into a mixed-use
facility. (Located in Ward 1) |
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24. ORDINANCE |
To amend Little
Rock, Arkansas, Ordinance No. 21,761 (July 23, 2019), to increase the amount
of time a Temporary Entertainment District is allowed to exist; to declare an emergency; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: To amend Ordinance No. 21,761, which was
adopted July 23, 2019, to increase the amount of time a Temporary
Entertainment District, is allowed to exist. |
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25. ORDINANCE |
To create an
Article V to Chapter 18 of the Little Rock, Ark., Revised Code of Ordinances
(1988), to establish an enhanced penalty for certain misdemeanors that
qualify as a Hate Crime, or as hate intimidation; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
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26. ORDINANCE |
To extend the
existing contract with Waste Management of Arkansas to provide Curbside
Recycling Services within the corporate limits of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; to declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid for an additional
three (3) years on the contract; to authorize entry into a contract with
Waste Management of Arkansas to provide Curbside Recycling for solid waste
customers until March 31, 2024; to
declare an emergency; and for other purposes. (1st Reading held on June
23, 2020) |
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27. ORDINANCE |
To amend portions
of provisions of Little Rock, Ark., Rev. Code Chapter 28, Article 1, § 28-28
(1988), as to the collection of fees; and for other purposes. (1st Reading held on June
23, 2020) |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 28) |
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28. RESOLUTION |
A resolution to make appointments and reappointments to various City of
Little Rock Boards and Commissions; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Historic District Commission (4 positions);
Land Bank Commission (1 position); Little Rock Port Authority (1 position);
and MacArthur Military History Museum Commission (4 positions). |