March 15, 2022
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director B.J. Wyrick
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Modifications
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ADDITIONS: |
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M-1 RESOLUTION |
To authorize
payment to the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau, in a total amount
of $228,900.00, for the rental of the William Still Ballroom at the Robinson
Center, for the purposes of conducting City Board of Directors Meetings,
Alternate Operations Center, coordination of COVID-19 response and other City
business, from March 2020 through August 2020 during the COVID-19 Pandemic;
and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
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DEFERRALS: |
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16. RESOLUTION (Deferred until April 5, 2022, at the
applicant’s request) |
Z-8066-A:
To amend Resolution
No. 12,369 (October 17, 20006), which established conditions on the Little
Rock Maumelle Wastewater Treatment Plant Conditional Use Permit, located
approximately one (1)-mile north of the Cantrell Road and The Divide Parkway
intersection, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to amend the
Conditional Use Permit (Z-8066), which established the Little Maumelle
Wastewater Treatment Plant, to remove one (1) condition adopted by the Board
of Directors via Resolution No. 12,369 (October 17, 2006). (Located in Ward 5) |
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17. ORDINANCE (Deferred until April 5, 2022, at the
applicant’s request) |
Z-5097-L:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District,
titled Chenal Valley Commercial Lot 1R PCD, located at the southeast corner
of Highway 10 and 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 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
2.25-acre property, located at the southeast corner of Highway 10 and Chenal
Parkway, be rezoned from C-3, General Commercial District, to PCD, Planned
Commercial District, to allow for a two (2)-lot commercial development. (Located in Ward 5) |
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18. ORDINANCE (Deferred until April 19, 2022, at the
applicant’s request) |
Z-5817-K:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District,
titled Cantrell West Retail Center PCD, located at 15122 Cantrell Road,
Little Rock, Arkansas; amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 2 nays; and 1 open position) Staff
recommends denial. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
3.803-acre property, located at 15122 Cantrell Road, be rezoned from R-2,
Single-Family District, and PD-O, Planned District – Office, to PCD, Planned
Commercial District, to allow for the development of a 20,012 square-foot
shopping center and a 5,200 square-foot restaurant. (Located in Ward 4) |
Agenda
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 8) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Scott Equipment, in an amount not
to exceed $116,290.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of
one (1) Case CE 580SN Backhoe for the 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 Scott Equipment for the purchase of one (1) Case CE
580SN Backhoe for the Public Works Department Street Operations Division. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Arkansas Regional Commission, in
an amount not to exceed $106,180.00, for Housing Opportunities for Persons with
AIDS (HOPWA), for a one (1)-year period; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to enter into
contract for Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Grant
Funding to the Arkansas Regional Commission in a total amount not to exceed a
combined total of $106,180.00 for one (1)-year. |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a final six (6)-month contract extension with four
(4) organizations, om a total amount not to exceed $370,481.00, to provide ten
(10) Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Funds for 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 enter into a final six (6)-month
contract extension with four (4) organizations to provide ten (10)
Afterschool/Out-of-School Time Positive Prevention Programs. |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a six (6)-month contract with two (2)
organizations, in a total amount not to exceed $80,000.00, to provide
Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Funds for 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 enter into a six (6)-month contract with two (2) organizations to provide
Afterschool/Out-of-School Time Positive Prevention Programs. |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To amend Little
Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 15,619 (February 15, 2022), to denote another
funding source for the contract with FAB44 to provide a Day Labor Program to
the residents of Little Rock, in an effort to reduce community violence and
increase public safety; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to amend Little
Rock Resolution No. 15,619 (February 15, 2022), to denote another funding
source for the contract with FAB44 to provide a Day Labor Program in an
effort to reduce community violence and increase public safety. |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to negotiate and enter into a contract with Friday, Eldredge
& Clark, LLP, as Bond Counsel for the proposed issuance of City of Little
Rock, Arkansas Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds in
one (1) or more series; and providing for other matters in connection with
the issuance of the Bonds; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to negotiate and enter into a contract with Friday Eldredge &Clark, LLP,
as Bond Counsel for the proposed issuance of City of Little Rock, Arkansas
Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds in one (1) or more
series. |
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7.
RESOLUTION |
A reimbursement resolution regarding a new parking
deck to be financed by Capital Improvement Bonds; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the reimbursement
of funds advanced by the City to pay costs of the parking deck prior to the
issuance of bonds. |
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8.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the preparation of documents for the
offering of Capital Improvement Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds to
finance a new parking deck and refund the City’s Capital Improvement and
Refunding Bonds (Downtown Parking Project), Series 2003; prescribing other
matters relating thereto; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the preparation of
documents for the offering of Capital Improvement Bonds to finance a new
parking deck and refund the City’s Capital Improvement and Refunding Revenue
Bonds (Downtown Parking Project), Series 2003. |
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GROUPED ITEMS (Items 9 - 15) |
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9. ORDINANCE |
LU2021-19-04:
To amend the Land
Use Plan in the Chenal Planning District, at the southeast corner of Chenal
Parkway and Chenal Valley Drive, from Office (O) to Neighborhood Commercial
(NC) and Commercial (C); and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: To approve the amended Land Use Plan
application at the southeast corner of Chenal Parkway and Chenal Valley Drive
from Office (O) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and Commercial (C). (Located in Ward 5) |
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10. ORDINANCE |
Z-9606:
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 30.56-acre property,
located at the southeast corner of Chenal Parkway and Chenal Valley Drive is
requesting that the property be reclassified from MF-24,Multifamily District,
and O-2, Office and Institutional District, to C-3, General Commercial
District, and C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District (with conditions). (Located in Ward 5) |
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11. ORDINANCE |
Z-7500-H:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District,
titled Hamilton Station PCD, located at 14524 Cantrell Road, Little Rock,
Arkansas; amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 3 nays; and 1 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
10-67-acre property, located at 14524 Cantrell Road, be rezoned from R-2,
Single-Family District, and PCD, Planned Commercial District, to PCD, to allow
for a mixed use commercial and mini-warehouse development. (Located in Ward 4) |
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12. ORDINANCE |
Z-8978-A:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned District – Commercial,
titled Lucy Self Storage Revised Long-Form PD-C, located at 10616 Stagecoach
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
2.0-acre property, located at 10616 Stagecoach Road, be rezoned from C-2,
Shopping Center District, to Revised Long-Form PD-C, Planned District – Commercial,
to allow for an extension of an existing mini-warehouse development. (Located in Ward 7) |
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13. ORDINANCE |
Z-9480-B:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Revised Planned Office District,
titled Integrated Psych Solutions Revised POD, located at 218 North McKinley
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 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
0.31-acre property, located at 218 North McKinley Street, be rezoned from
POD, Planned Office District, to Revised POD to allow for a larger two
(2)-story addition to the existing structure than was
previously-approval. (Located in Ward
3) |
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14. ORDINANCE |
Z-9643:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned District – Residential,
titled Williams PD-R, located at 4105 A 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 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
0.15-acre property, located at 4105 A Street, be rezoned from R-4, Two-Family
District, to PD-R, Planned District – Residential, to allow for three (3)
residential units on the property.
(Located in Ward 3) |
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15. ORDINANCE |
To declare it
impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to issue a
sole-source purchase order to G&W Diesel, in an amount not to exceed an
annual budget of $285,000.00, for an annual contract for Pierce Fire Truck
Parts and Service for the Fleet Services Department; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a Sole-Source Ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with G & W Diesel
for Pierce Parts and Service. |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 16 - 19) |
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16. RESOLUTION |
Z-8066-A:
To amend Resolution
No. 12,369 (October 17, 2006), which established conditions on the Little
Rock Maumelle Wastewater Treatment Plant Conditional Use Permit, located
approximately one (1)-mile north of the Cantrell Road and The Divide Parkway
intersection, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to amend the
Conditional Use Permit (Z-8066), which established the Little Maumelle
Wastewater Treatment Plant, to remove one (1) condition adopted by the Board
of Directors via Resolution No. 12,369 (October 17, 2006). (Located in Ward 5) |
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17. ORDINANCE |
Z-5097-L:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District,
titled Chenal Valley Commercial Lot 1R PCD, located at the southeast corner
of Highway 10 and 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 open position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
2.25-acre property, located at the southeast corner of Highway 10 and Chenal Parkway,
be rezoned from C-3, General Commercial District, to PCD, Planned Commercial
District, to allow for a two (2)-lot commercial development. (Located in Ward 5) |
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18. ORDINANCE |
Z-5817-K:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District,
titled Cantrell West Retail Center PCD, located at 15122 Cantrell Road,
Little Rock, Arkansas; amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 2 nays; and 1 open position) Staff
recommends denial. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the
3.803-acre property, located at 15122 Cantrell Road, be rezoned from R-2,
Single-Family District, and PD-O, Planned District – Office, to PCD, Planned
Commercial District, to allow for the development of a 20,012 square-foot
shopping center and a 5,200 square-foot restaurant. (Located in Ward 4) |
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19. ORDINANCE |
Z-9662:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Zoning Development, titled
Club Empire Private Club and Event Center PD-C, and to approve the action of
Club Empire, located at 3315 West Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, by
filing an application with the Arkansas Beverage Control Division, for
operation during certain hours; 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
0.34-acre property, located at 3315 West Roosevelt Road, be rezoned from C-3,
General Commercial District, to PD-C, Planned District – Commercial, to allow
for the transfer of a 5:00 AM Private Club License and to allow the use of
the existing facility as an event center.
(Located in Ward 1) |
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DISCUSSION (Items 20 – 21) |
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20. DISCUSSION |
3/8-Cent Proposal
sponsored by Director Kumpuris. |
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21. DISCUSSION |
Options regarding
the renewal of the 2012 Millage. |
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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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