Board of Directors Meeting

 

August 20, 2019

6:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

Rock Region Metro Presentation (August 20, 2019)

 

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 10)

1.    MOTION

To approve the minutes of the June 4, 2019, Little Rock City Board of Directors Meeting.

 

 

 

2.    RESOLUTION

 

Z-7605-D:  To set September 3, 2019, as the date of public hearing on the appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of a Planned Zoning Development titled Lots 2 and 3, Chevaux Office Park Short-Form PCD, located at 17705 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

 

 

3.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

To accept title to property donated to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, by Quitclaim Deed, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes.  Land Bank Commission:  8 ayes and 0 nays.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  In an effort to increase the number of properties held by the Land Bank and to maximize the City’s revitalization efforts, staff would like to accept the donation located at 2319 South Broadway Street.  The parcel is a 9,600 square-foot vacant lot with no structure.

 

 

 

4.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

 

To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Enterprise Fleet Management Trust for an Annual Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $2,098,000, plus applicable taxes and fees, to lease up to eighty-four (84) vehicles; to utilize the Five (5)-Year Replacement Plan for the Little Rock Police Department and other City Departments; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  A resolution authorizing the City Manager to award an Annual Purchase Order to Enterprise Fleet Management Trust, for the leasing of up to eighty-four (84) vehicles to be utilized by various City of Little Rock departments. 

 

 

 

5.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

 

To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 14,950 (March 5, 2019), to approve a 10% increase in the purchase cost of one (1) Pierce Velocity Pumper Truck with  G&W Diesel Services, Inc., to include additional options required by the Little Rock Fire Department; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax)  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  Approval of an amendment to Resolution No. 14,950, which was approved on March 5, 2019, to include updated account information and additional options for a Pumper Truck purchased for the Little Rock Fire Department from G&W Diesel Services, Inc. 

 

 

 

6.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Hasty Awards, in the amount of $72,816.25, to provide the 2020 Little Rock Marathon Finisher’s Medals; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Hasty Awards for the 2020 Little Rock Marathon Finisher’s Medals.

 

 

 

7.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

 

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.  (A portion of the funding will be from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax)  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  A resolution to authorize the City Manager to apply for a grant from Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism in the amount of $250,000 to renovate City Parks.

 

 

 

8.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Historic Preservation Easement to the State of Arkansas, acting by and through the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, for Pavilion #1 in Boyle Park, located in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  The resolution will authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Historic Preservation Easement on Pavilion #1 and the surrounding area of Boyle Park for the repair of the flagstone surrounding the Pavilion #1 and the walkway to the Pavilion #1 and to make the walkway ADA compliant.

 

 

 

9.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

 

To authorize the City Manager to execute a one (1)-year Lease Agreement, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year, in the amount of $173,280.00, for property owned by the Institute of Basic Life Principals, Inc., to provide Office Space for the Little Rock Police Department; and for other purpose.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  The Little Rock Police Department is requesting approval to enter into a one (1)-year lease agreement with the option to renew for one (1) additional year with the Institute of Basic Life Principles, Inc., for Office Space located at 300 East Roosevelt Road for use by the Special Operations Division.  The lease term will be May 1, 2019, through April 30, 2020.

 

 

 

10.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

To authorize a $350,000.00 distribution to the Arkansas Arts Center for 2019 Maintenance and Expenses, pursuant to Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 14,234 (November 3, 2015); and for other purpose.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  The Arkansas Arts Center has requested the distribution of an additional $350,000 in accordance with the requirements of the Maintenance Agreement defined in Resolution No. 14,234 (November 3, 2015), which established minimum annual funding of $700,000.  

 

 

 

GROUPED ITEMS (Items 11 - 14)

11.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Z-5675-F:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled Philander Smith College New Student Housing Short-Form POD, located at 900 West Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive, 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 and 3 absent.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  Philander Smith College seeks to amend the existing POD, Planned Office Development, in order to allow a modified configuration of the student housing with a building area more the 5% larger than the previously-approved POD.  The proposal is for a single building of four (4) stories, rather than two (2), three (3)-story buildings. (Located in Ward 1)

 

 

 

 

 

12.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Z-9120-B:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Rebel Kettle Revised Short-Form PCD, located at 822 East 6th Street, 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 and 3 absent.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  The business owner added some artwork with the words “Rebel Kettle Brewing Company” on the rear of the stage located near the intersection of East 6th Street and Collins Street.  This addition is considered signage and not an art mural.  No other changes are proposed to the PCD.  (Located in Ward 1)

 

 

 

 

 

13.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Z-9431:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled Copper Well Retreat Short-Form POD, located at 12418 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; 0 nays and 3 absent.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  The owners of the spa/retreat have found the building housing the spa becomes too loud and congested when larger groups are next to rooms with private services; therefore, they seek to erect a yurt on the adjacent lot under the same ownership of their current landlord to provide a separate space for group activities.

 

 

 

 

 

14.   ORDINANCE

To grant a Franchise for the use of City right-of-way for the construction of a twenty-four (24)-hours Hotel Valet Lane, located in front of the Hall and Davidson Buildings, at 201 – 215 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas; to set the other terms and conditions for this Franchise for the Franchisee; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

 

 

SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 15 - 16)

15.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Z-9429:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Harris Short-Form POD, located at 8122/8124 Stagecoach Road, 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 and 3 absent.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  The applicant is requesting a rezoning to PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow C-3, General Commercial District, uses, auto repair garage, and building materials sales (open) with no change to the configuration of the existing buildings or legal composition.  (Located in Ward 7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

To condemn certain structures in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, as structural, fire and health hazards; to provide for summary abatement procedures; to direct City Staff to take such action as is necessary to raze and remove said structures; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  Four (4) residential structures are in a severely dilapidated, deteriorated and/or burned condition causing a negative environmental impact on the residential neighborhoods in which they are located.  All Notices have been mailed in accordance with Arkansas State Law.

 

 

 

17.   ORDINANCE

To declare it the Policy of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to make the investigation, citation, arrest, seizure or prosecution of Misdemeanor Marijuana Offenses by adults the lowest Law Enforcement priority; and for other purposes. 

 

 

 

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.