August 16, 2022
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 authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with the Little Rock School District to
continue a School Resource Officer Program in the Little Rock School
District, for the 2022-2023 School Year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending
June 30, 2023; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To authorize the City Manager to enter into
a contract with the Little Rock School District to continue a School Resource
Officer Program in the Little Rock School District for the 2022-2023 School
Year. |
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M-2 RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with the Pulaski County Special School
District for a School Resource Officer Program in the Pulaski County Special
School District, for the 2022-2023 School Year beginning July 1, 2022, and
ending June 30, 2023; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To authorize the City Manager to enter into
a contract with the Pulaski County Special School District for a School
Resource Officer Program in the Pulaski County Special School District at Joe
T. Robinson Middle and High Schools, for the 2022-2023 School Year. |
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M-3 RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with ACS Playground Adventures, in an
amount not to exceed $121,751.85, plus applicable taxes and fees, for
Construction Services for the Western Hills Pavilion Project; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to execute a contract with ACS Playground Adventures for Construction
Services of a thirty (30)-foot x forty-four (44)-foot Poligon Pavilion for
the Western Hills Park. |
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M-4 RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with CXT, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $115,000.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for Construction Services
for the Western Hills Restroom Project; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to execute a contract with CXT, Inc., for Construction Services of a
Prefabricated Restroom Structure for the Western Hills Park. |
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M-5 RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to purchase the annual renewal subscriptions for Licensed Adobe
Project, for a total amount of $58,588.52, to support City of Little Rock
business processes; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to purchase the annual renewal of subscriptions for Licensed Adobe Products
currently utilized Citywide to support City of Little Rock business
processes. |
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M-6 RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a four (4)-month contract extension with five (5)
organizations, in a total amount not to exceed $297,663.00, to provide
Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Funds for twelve (12) Positive
Prevention Programs for 2022, as endorsed by the Commission on Children,
Youth and Families; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to execute four (4)-month contract extensions with five (5) non-profit, and
faith-based organizations for twelve (12) programs to provide prevention and
intervention Positive Prevention Afterschool/ Out-of-School Time Programs to
youth residing within the City of Little Rock. |
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M-7 RESOLUTION |
To approve the
Settlement of Federal Litigation; and for other purposes. |
Agenda
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 11) |
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1. MOTION |
To approve the
minutes of the March 15, 2022, April 5, 2022, and April 19, 2022, Little Rock
City Board of Directors Meetings; and the March 29, 2022, Little Rock City
Board of Directors Special Called Meetings. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Escamilla Excavating, LLC, in an
amount not to exceed $183,542.40, for the Madison Valley 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)(Deferred from July 12, 2022)
(Deferred from August 2, 2022) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to execute an agreement with Escamilla Excavating, LLC, for the Madison
Valley Drainage Improvement Project, Bid No. 1720. (Located in Ward 5) |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with R. Valadez Construction, Inc., in
an amount not to exceed $166,067.78, for the 13th Street 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)(Deferred from July 12, 2022) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to execute an agreement with R. Valadez Construction, Inc., for the 13th
Street Drainage Improvement Project, Bid No. 1753. (Located in Ward 1) |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with First Security Bank, to provide
Banking Services to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, for 2023 and 2024; and
for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to execute an agreement with First Security Bank for calendar years 2023 and
2024 with the options to extend the Banking Services Contract through
December 31, 2029. |
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5. RESOLUTION |
G-26-100:
To express the
willingness of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to participate in a Cost
Sharing Agreement with the United Methodist Children’s Homes for improvements
to Charles Bussey Avenue; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Both the United Methodist Children’s Home
and City of Little Rock desire to improve traffic flow, enhance the streets
and neighborhoods along Charles Bussey Avenue and update the associated
infrastructure within the project boundaries.
(Located in Ward 1) |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute any documents necessary to accept a donation
of property located at 4409 West 25th Street, Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Land
Bank Commission: 6 ayes; 0 nays; 3 absent; 1 abstention; and 1 open position) 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 6,720 square-foot
residential lot located at 4409 West 25th Street. (Located in Ward 1) |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To transfer the
title of property located at 9712 Eva Lane, from the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, to BIIG, LLC, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and
for other purposes. (Land
Bank Commission: 6 ayes; 0 nays; 3 absent; 1 abstention; and 1 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort by the Land Bank to maximize
the City’s revitalization efforts, staff would like to transfer the 42,611
square-foot lot located at 9712 Eva Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to BIIG, LLC
(Kevin Hemphill). (Located in Ward 2) |
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8. RESOLUTION |
To consent to the
assignment of a certain lease Agreement, as amended, for the benefit of
Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery park; to authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute a Fourth Amendment to the Lease Agreement and Consent
to Assignment of Lease; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to allow the Board of
Directors to consent to an assignment of a Lease Agreement dated June 11,
1959, as amended, for the benefit of Oakland & Fraternal Historic
Cemetery Park. The resolution also
authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Fourth Amendment to Lease
Agreement and Consent to Assignment of Lease. |
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9. RESOLUTION |
To set September 6,
2022, as the date for public hearing regarding proposed expenditures from the
Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Police Department has
received notification of eligibility to apply for the funds form the Fiscal
Year 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Smart Automotive Group, in an
amount not to exceed $76,753.60, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the
purchase of two (2), Ford One (1)-Ton Trucks for 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 Smart Automotive Group for the purchase of two
(2), Ford One (1)-Ton Trucks for Public Works Department-Street Operations. |
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11. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Gametime, in amount not to exceed
$61,528.78, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase and installation
of two (2) Triangular Shade Structures for the Elephant Exhibit 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 Gametime for the installation of two (2) Triangular
Shade Structures for the Elephant Exhibit at the Little Rock Zoo. |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 12 - 14) |
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12. ORDINANCE |
Z-9536-A:
To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Residential
Development, titled Woodlands Valley Revised PRD, located on the south side
of Cooper Orbit Road at Kanis 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
41.5969-acre property, located on the south side of Cooper Orbit Road at
Kanis Road, be rezoned from PRD, Planned Residential Development, and R-2,
Single-Family District, to Revised PRD, to allow for a 215-lot development to
include single-family patio homes and attached residential townhomes. (Located in Ward 6) |
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13. ORDINANCE |
Z-9691:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial, titled National Properties Holdings, LLC, Self-Storage PD-C,
located at 14508 Kanis Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Deferred from August 2, 2022) (Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
2.82-acre property, located at 14508 Kanis Road, be rezoned from R-2, Single-Family
District, to PD-C, Planned Development – Commercial, to allow for a
Mini-Storage Development. (Located
within the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) |
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14. ORDINANCE |
Z-9696:
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 66.02-acre property,
located at 12297 Interstate 30, is requesting that the property be
reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District, and C-3, General Commercial
District, to C-4, Open Display Commercial District, and FP, Floodplain
District. (Located in Ward 7) |
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 15 - 16) |
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15. ORDINANCE |
G-23-484:
To abandon the
portion of West 19th Street right-of-way between Lot 12, Block 8
and Lot 7, Block 5 Blankenship Addition, immediately north of 1901 Leander
Street, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Deferred from August 2, 2022)(Planning
Commission: 9 ayes; 1 nay; and 1 open
position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The adjacent property owner requests to
abandon a portion of West 19th Street right-of-way, located
between Lot 12, Block 8 and Lot 7, Block 5, Blankenship Addition. |
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16. ORDINANCE |
Z-9672:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial, titled CozySpot Rentals Short-Term Rental PD-C, located at 319
North Summit Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Deferred from August 2,
2022)(Planning Commission: 4 ayes; 4 nays; 2 recusals and 1 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant, Ashish Tikotekar,
is appealing the Planning Commission’s recommendation of denial of the
CozySpot Rentals Short-Term Rental PD-C, located at 319 North Summit
Street. (Located in Ward 3) |
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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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