August 17, 2021
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director Kathy Webb
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 TruePoint Solutions, in an amount
not to exceed $821,000.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for Software and
Information Technology Upgrades for the Finance Department Purchasing Division
and the Planning & Development Department; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with TruePoint Solutions Software and Information Technology
Upgrades for the Finance Department Purchasing Division and the Planning
& Development Department. |
Agenda
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CONSENT
AGENDA (Items 1 – 5) |
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1.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Presidio Networked Solutions, in an amount not to exceed $3,397.042.00,
plus applicable taxes and fees, to upgrade the Cisco Network Core
Infrastructure and increase Cyber Security Technology for the Information
Technology Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Presidio Networked Solutions to upgrade the City’s CISCO Network Core
Infrastructure in order to provide end-user advance Cyber Security Technology. |
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2.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Redstone Construction Group, Inc., In an amount not to exceed $6,752,363.78,
for the North Rodney Parham Road Reconstruction Project; 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 Redstone Construction Group, Inc., for the North
Rodney Parham Road Reconstruction Project, Project No. 04-17-ST-202, Bid No.
1289. (Located in Ward 4) |
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3.
RESOLUTION |
To express the willingness of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, to utilize Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and
Tourism Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Funds; To authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to execute any and all necessary applications, agreements, and
contracts for its Administration; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to apply for a grant from the
Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism to construct a permanent shade
structure at the Little Rock Zoo’s Civitan Amphitheater. (Located in Ward 3) |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To set September 7, 2021, as the date of public
hearing to consider the issuance of a Port Authority Revenue Bond, in the
maximum principal amount of $1,300,000.00, for the purpose of financing
capital improvements at the Industrial Park at the Port of Little Rock; and
for other purposes. |
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5.
RESOLUTION |
To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 15,518
(August 3, 2021) to correct and to clarify the primary intended uses of a
portion of the first tranche of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas’, allotment
of Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through the American Rescue Plan Act; and for
other purposes. |
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GROUPED
ITEMS (Items 6 - 14) |
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6. ORDINANCE |
LU2021-11-02: To amend the
Land Use Plan in the Interstate 430 Planning District, between Interstate 430
and Shackleford Pass, just north of West 36th Street, in the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas, from Mixed Use to Commercial; and for other
purposes. (Planning Commission:
8 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent; and 1 open
position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: To
approve Land Use Plan amendment in the Interstate 430 Planning District from
Mixed Use (MX) to Commercial (C). (Located
in Ward 6) |
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7.
ORDINANCE |
Z-9594: To
reclassify property located in the 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; 2 absent; and 1 open
position) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The
owner of the 19.13-acre property, located at 3336 Shackleford Pass, is
requesting that the property be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family
District, to C-4, Open Display District, and OS, Open Space District. (Located in Ward 6) |
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8.
ORDINANCE |
LU2021-18-01: To amend the
Land Use Plan in the Ellis Mountain Planning District, on the north side of
Kanis Road, approximately a quarter-,mile northwest of Kirby Road, in the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from Residential Low to Commercial; and for
other purposes. (Planning Commission:
8 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To
approve Land Use Plan amendment in the Ellis Mountain Planning District from
Residential Low (RL) to Commercial (C).
(Located within the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) |
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9.
ORDINANCE |
Z-9596: To
reclassify property located in the 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; 2 absent; and 1 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The
owner of the 2.3-acre property, located at 14300 Kanis Road, is requesting
that the property be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District, to C-3,
General Commercial District. (Located
within the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) |
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10. ORDINANCE |
LU2021-19-02: To amend the
Land Use Plan in the Chenal Planning District, on the southeast corner of
Kirk Road and Wellington Hills Road, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas,
from Mixed Office Commercial to Commercial; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes;
0 nays; 2 absent; and 1 open position)
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To
approve Land Use Plan amendment in the Chenal Planning District from Mixed
Office and Commercial (MOC) to Commercial (C). (Located in Ward 5) |
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11. ORDINANCE |
Z-4807-R: To
reclassify property located in the 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; 2 absent; and 1 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The
owner of the 30.52-acre property, located at the southeast corner of Kirk
Road and Wellington Hills Road, is requesting that the property be
reclassified from PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to C-3, General
Commercial District. (Located in Ward
5) |
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12. ORDINANCE |
Z-8576-A: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District,
titled Avulani Enterprises PCD, located at 17524 Kanis Road, in the 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; 2 absent; and 1 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The
applicant is requesting that the property, located at 17524 Kanis Road, be
rezoned from O-2, Office and Institutional District, and C-3, General
Commercial District, to PCD, Planned Commercial District, to allow a mixed
commercial development. (Located
within the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) |
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13. ORDINANCE |
Z-9593: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District,
titled Brodie Creek Lot 127 Revised PRD, located at 44 Deerberry Forest
Circle, in the 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; 2 absent; and 1 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The
applicant is requesting that the property, located at 44 Deerberry Forest
Circle, be rezoned from PRD, Planned Residential District, to Revised PRD,
Planned Residential District, to allow for the construction of a swimming
pool and cabana structure within the street side-yard area. (Located in Ward 6) |
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14. ORDINANCE |
Z-9597: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District, titled
Peer POD, located at 1850 South Ringo Street, in the 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; 2 absent; and 1 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The
applicant is requesting that the property, located at 1850 South Ringo
Street, be rezoned from R-4, Two-Family District, to POD, Planned Office
District, to allow for a small office/residential development. (Located in Ward 1) |
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SEPARATE
ITEMS (Items 15 - 20) |
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15. ORDINANCE |
LU2021-14-01: To amend the
Land Use Plan in the Geyer Springs East Planning District, approximately a
quarter-mile north of Baseline Road, on the east side of Scott Hamilton
Drive, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from Residential Medium to
Commercial; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission:
7 ayes; 1 nay; 2 absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends denial. Synopsis: To
approve Land Use Plan amendment in the Geyer Springs East Planning District
from Residential Medium (RM) to Commercial (C). (Located in Ward 2) |
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16. ORDINANCE |
Z-9592: To
reclassify property located in the 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; 2 absent; and 1 open
position) Staff recommends denial. Synopsis: The
owner of the 0.664-acre property, located at 8519 Scott Hamilton Drive, is
requesting that the property be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family
District, to C-4, Open Display Commercial District. (Located in Ward 2) |
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17. ORDINANCE |
Z-6815-A: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned District – Industrial,
titled Levy Concrete Plant PD-I, located at 8806 Mabelvale Pike, in the
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; 2
absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that
the property, located at 8806 Mabelvale Pike, be rezoned from I-2, Light
Industrial District, to PD-I, Planned District – Industrial, to allow for
development of a concrete plant. (Located in Ward 7) |
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18. ORDINANCE |
Z-9407-A: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District,
titled Village at the Gateway Phase 8 PRD, located at the west end of Big
Rock Avenue, south of Alexander Road, in the 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; 2
absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
The applicant is requesting that the property, located at the west end
of Big Rock Avenue, south of Alexander Road, be rezoned from R-2,
Single-Family District, to PRD, Planned Residential District, to allow for
117 lots and a 351-unit multifamily development. (Located in Ward 7) |
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19. ORDINANCE |
Z-9407-B: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District,
titled Village at the Gateway Phase 9 PRD, located on the south side of
Alexander Road, immediately east of 13103 Alexander Road, in the 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; 2
absent; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
The applicant is requesting that the property, located on the south
side of Alexander Road, immediately east of 13103 Alexander Road, be rezoned
from R-2, Single-Family District, to PRD, Planned Residential District to
allow for fourteen (14) lots, with an eighty-four (84)-unit multifamily
development. (Located in Ward 7) |
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20.
RESOLUTION |
To state the additional intended uses of a portion
of the first tranche of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas’, allotment of
Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through the American Rescue Plan Act; and for
other purposes. |
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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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Note: Until
further notice, all Little Rock City Board Meetings and Agenda Meetings will be
held at The Centre at University Park, located at 6401 West 12th
Street.