November 18, 2025, Agenda Meeting
6:00 PM
INVOCATION: Vice-Mayor
B.J. Wyrick
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Modifications
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ADDITIONS: |
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To
authorize the Mayor and Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, to certify Municipal Liens attached to Private Properties for work
performed by the City on said Private Properties; to forward this certified liens list to the Pulaski County Treasurer
to be collected in the form of property taxes on annual property tax
statements, and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval. |
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To
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Houston Casualty Company, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00, to
provide 2025-2026 Cyber Liability Insurance Coverage to the City, for a one
(1)-year term from December 10, 2025, to December 10, 2026; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Houston
Casualty Company for 2025-2026 Cyber Liability
Insurance Coverage Policy with Houston Casualty for the term of December 10, 2025, to December 10, 2026. |
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To
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with SHI International Corp, in the amount of $65,433.50, plus applicable
taxes and fees, to renew the Information Technology Department’s Annual BeyondTrust Privileged Access Management Solution
Subscription; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with SHI International Corp for a
one-year renewal of the I.T. Department’s annual BeyondTrust
Privileged Access Management Solution subscription to strengthen the City’s
cyber security defense strategy and allow for critical system monitoring and
maintenance, recording, and auditing. |
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To
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Info-Tech Research Group, Inc., in the amount of $284,904.93, plus
applicable taxes and fees, for a one (1)-year renewal of the Information and
Technology Department’s Membership for I.T. research and Advisory Services;
and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Info-Tech Research Group, Inc.,
for a three-year contract of the Department’s
membership for IT research and advisory services. |
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To
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with SHI International Corp., in the amount of $77,524.75, plus applicable
taxes and fees, for the purchase of one hundred (100) terabytes of additional
Data Storage with Pure Storage dedicated Data Appliance, for a term of one
(1) year; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with SHI International Corp., for
the purchase of Pure Storage Appliance for additional data storage capacity
to support the City’s growing data storage needs. |
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To
declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a sole-source contract amount not to
exceed $5,725,000.00, for the demolition and replacement of the Clinton
Presidential Pedestrian Park Bridge Protection Cell; to declare an
emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute a construction contract for the procurement and transport of sheet
pilings materials, demolition, removal, and replacement of the Clinton
Presidential Park Bridge Protection Cell. |
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DEFERRALS: |
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14. ORDINANCE (deferred until January 20, 2026) |
Z-10208: Reclassifying
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: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2 absent) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owners of the 52.62-acre
properties located on the north and south sides of Cantrell Road, at LaMarche
Drive, are requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R-2 and POD to
O-2, C-3, and OS. (Located in Ward 5) |
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15. ORDINANCE deferred until January 20, 2026) |
LU-2025-19-01: To amend
the Land Use Plan Map in the Chenal Planning District and Pinnacle Planning
District, for portions of the SE, NE, and NW intersection of Cantrell Road
and Lamarche Drive from Transition (T), Residential Low Density (RL), and
Park/Open Space (PK/OS), and Mixed-Use (MX); and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2 absent) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To amend the Land Use Plan
Map in the Chenal Planning District and Pinnacle Planning District for
portions of the properties located at the SE, NE, and NW corners of Cantrell
Road and LaMarche Drive. (Located in Ward 5) |
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16. RESOLUTION (deferred until December 16, 2025) |
To express support for Ward 2 Director Ken
Richardson in his Health Battles, which have made it Clear that he has not
been able to fulfill his duties as a member of the Little Rock City Board of
Directors; to request that he resign his position as a member of the Board of
Directors; and for other purposes. (Sponsored by Director Lance Hines) |
Agenda
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CONSENT
AGENDA (Items 1 - 7) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
To accept the title of property donated to the
City of Little Rock by Warranty Deed located at 16 Mansfield Drive, Little
Rock, Arkansas, to be used for neighborhood revitalization programs; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to accept the title of
property donated to the City of Little Rock by Warranty Deed, located at 16
Mansfield Drive. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
To transfer title property to Latasha Stanback
from the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to be used for Neighborhood
Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to transfer
title property located at 3426 W. 18th Street to Latasha Stanback
from the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to be used for Neighborhood
Revitalization Programs. |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 16,275
(April 2, 2024), and to authorize the City Manager to execute an amended
agreement with Jackson Brown Palculict Architects
for Architectural design services in an increased amount of $284,765.00, for
a new total contract amount of $441,740.00; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to amend the
agreement with Jackson Brown Palculict Architects
for Fire Station No. 25 Architectural design services. |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Promas, LLC, in an amount
not to exceed $368,541.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, to renew Check
Point Firewall Support and subscription Licenses; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize
the City Manager to enter into a contract with ProMAS,
LLC, in the amount of $368,541.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for a
one-year renewal of the Department’s subscription for Check Point Firewall
Software and support. |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Landscape Structures, Inc., in
an amount not to exceed $96,775.65, plus applicable taxes and fees, plus an
18.8% contingency if needed, for the purchase and installation of Playground
Equipment at Southside Park; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Landscape
Structures, Inc., for the purchase and installation of playground equipment
at Southside Park. |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To extend the
designation of “The District at Breckenridge” as a temporary entertainment
district for the period of January 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: An application from the
District at Breckenridge was received on October 7, 2025. The District at
Breckenridge (Breckenridge Village) seeks a resolution to extend a Temporary
Entertainment District (TED) for the dates of December 31, 2025, to April 30,
2026. |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To set December 2,
2025, as the date of hearing on the request to abandon excess Kanis Road
Right-of-Way located along the north side of Kanis Road, between Atkins
Street and the Trumpler Street Right-of-Way in the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. |
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GROUPED ITEMS (Items 8 - 15) |
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8.
ORDINANCE |
Z-6841-F: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned
Commercial Development titled Hunsicker – PCD, located at 600 North Tyler
Street, City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2 absent) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The
applicant requests to rezone the 0.14-acre property from PD-C to PCD to allow
for a barber/beauty salon and a single-family residence. (Located in Ward 3) |
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ORDINANCE |
Z-10150: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned
Development – Residential titled Wyatt – PD-R, located at 2802 and 2804
Marshall Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official
zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 1 nay; and 2 absent) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The
applicant requests to rezone the 0.32-acre property from R-4 to PD-R to allow
a six (6) unit residential development.
(Located in Ward 1) |
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ORDINANCE |
Z-10189: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to
establish a Planned Development – Commercial titled A & S Rental
Properties – STR-2 – PD-C, located at 2910 Broadway Street, Little Rock,
Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2 absent) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the
0.29-acre property from R-4 to PD-C to allow a short-term rental. (Located in Ward 1) |
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11.
ORDINANCE |
Z-10193: Reclassifying 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: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2 absent) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The owner of the 0.51-acre property
located on the east side of the 8200 Block of Jamison Road is requesting that
the zoning be reclassified from “R-2” to “R-7A”. (Located in Ward 2) |
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12.
ORDINANCE |
Z-10194: To approve
a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Chinney – STR-2 – PD-C, located
at 1919 W. 21st Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the
official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. (Planning
Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays;
and 2 absent) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the
0.23-acre property from R-4 to PD-C to allow a short-term rental. (Located in Ward 1) |
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ORDINANCE |
Z-10205: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to
establish a Planned Development – Commercial titled Paris Jewelry Store –
PD-C, located at 8505 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the
official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. (Planning
Commission: 8 ayes; 1 nay;
and 2 absent) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone
the 0.31-acre property from O-3 to PD-C to allow a retail jewelry store.
(Located in Ward 2). |
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14.
ORDINANCE |
Z-10208: Reclassifying 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: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2 absent) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The owners of the 52.62-acre
properties located on the north and south sides of Cantrell Road, at LaMarche
Drive, are requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R-2 and POD to
O-2, C-3, and OS. (Located in Ward 5) |
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15.
ORDINANCE |
LU-2025-19-01: To amend the Land Use Plan Map in the Chenal
Planning District and Pinnacle Planning District, for portions of the SE, NE,
and NW intersection of Cantrell Road and Lamarche Drive from Transition (T),
Residential Low Density (RL), and Park/Open Space (PK/OS), and Mixed-Use
(MX); and for other purposes. (Planning
Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays;
and 2 absent) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: To amend the Land Use Plan Map in
the Chenal Planning District and Pinnacle Planning District for portions of
the properties located at the SE, NE, and NW corners of Cantrell Road and
LaMarche Drive. (Located in Ward 5) |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 16 - 17) |
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16.
RESOLUTION |
To express support for Ward 2 Director Ken Richardson in his Health
Battles, which have made it Clear that he has not been able to fulfill his
duties as a member of the Little Rock City Board of Directors; to request
that he resign his position as a member of the Board of Directors; and for
other purposes. (Deferred from November 4, 2025) (Sponsored by Director Lance Hines) |
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17.
ORDINANCE |
Z-10207: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to
establish a Planned District titled Reyes – PCD, located at 9200 Chicot Road,
Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the official zoning map of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 1 nay; and 2 absent) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant requests to rezone the
0.22-acre property from C-3 to PCD to allow a used car dealership and an
office for a construction company.
(Located in Ward 7) |
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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 at 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, when the Mayor drops the gavel.
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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