02-11-14 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
February 11, 2014
5:00 PM
Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
February 11, 2014 (Rescheduled from February 4, 2014, due to inclement weather)
5:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a regular meeting with
Mayor Mark Stodola presiding. City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the
following Directors present: Hendrix; Richardson; Cazort; Hines; Wyrick; Kumpuris;
Adcock; and Vice-Mayor Wright. Directors absent: Hurst; Fortson; and Mayor Stodola.
Vice-Mayor Wright delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
PRESENTATION
Friends of the Little Rock Animal Village
ADDITIONS
M-1 RESOLUTION: To award a contract to V.R. Smith & Sons, Inc., to provide
restoration and stabilization services at the Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park;
to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contact with V.R. Smith & Sons, Inc., for
such services; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The resolution awards a contract to V.R. Smith & Sons, Inc., a Little Rock construction
company, for restoration and stabilization services for the Oakland Mausoleum, located in the City's
Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park, and authorizes the City Manager to execute an
agreement with such firm in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to add Item M-1 to the
Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item M-1
was added to the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: (Items 1 — 8 and Item M-1)
1. MOTION: To approve the minutes from the January 22, 2013, February 5, 2013,
February 19, 2013, March 5, 2013, March 19, 2013, April 2, 2013, and April 16, 2013
Board of Directors Meetings and the March 26, 2013, and April 23, 2013, Board of
Directors Reconvened Meetings.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 13,832: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Scott Equipment, in the amount of $85,000.00, for the purchase of one (1) Case
580SN Loader/Backhoe for the Little Rock Parks & Recreation Department, utilizing the
Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Agreement; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Scott
Equipment Company in the amount of $85,000.00 to purchase one (1) Case 580SN Loader/Backhoe
for the Little Rock Parks and Recreation Department.
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3. RESOLUTION NO. 13.833: To authorize the City Manager to acquire permanent and
temporary construction easements and to execute any and all necessary agreements for
improvements to a portion of the River Bluff segment of the Arkansas River Trail; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to acquire permanent and temporary construction
easements and agreements as needed to complete construction of the Pedestrian and Bicycle
Bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad and a Trail Connection at the old Cantrell Marine property.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 13.834: To award a contract to L.E.G. Enterprises, Inc., in the
amount of $216,293.37, for traffic signal installation at Ranch Boulevard and Chevaux
Court; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2013 Limited Tax General Obligation Capital
Improvement Bonds). Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with L.E.G. Enterprises, Inc., for
Traffic Signal Installation at Ranch Boulevard and Chevaux Court, Bid No. 13-164.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 13.835: To authorize the City Manager to execute a one (1)-year
renewal of the Motorola Communications System Maintenance Agreement with
Motorola, Inc., through its local dealer and subcontractor Grace Communications, Inc., in
the total amount of $464,589.97, including tax; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval.
Synopsis: The Little Rock Police Department is requesting approval to renew the annual Radio
Maintenance Agreement for the City's radio infrastructure.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 13.836: To authorize the City Manager to execute a three (3)-
year renewal Core Cal Maintenance Agreement with SHI, Inc., in the maximum amount
of $400,530.00, plus applicable fees and taxes for current users; to allow additional
payment for any future additional users on a per-user basis; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to enter into a three (3)-year renewal of the City's Core Client
Access Licenses through a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, in a form agreeable to the City
Attorney, which will allow all the City's computer users to continue to connect legally to all City
Microsoft servers with the most current version of software that supports e-mail, file shares, system
management services and share point. The contract will also allow coverage of additional new
users in the future, if the City has any during the contract period, on a cost per user basis.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 13.837: To authorize the use of all necessary measures to
assure access to property for renovation and improvements to Robinson Center
Auditorium; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: This resolution authorizes the City Attorney, or someone at his direction, to take all legal
steps necessary to obtain unencumbered title to a small parcel of property necessary for the
renovation and improvement to Robinson Auditorium.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 13.838: To authorize an extension of the Interlocal Agreement
for ambulance service between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and the City of Conway
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: This resolution extends the current interlocal agreement between the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, and the City of Conway, Arkansas,for ambulance services provided by MEMS.
M-1 RESOLUTION NO. 13.839: To award a contract to V.R. Smith & Sons, Inc., to
provide restoration and stabilization services at the Oakland & Fraternal Historic
Cemetery Park; to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contact with V.R. Smith &
Sons, Inc., for such services; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The resolution awards a contract to V.R. Smith & Sons, Inc., a Little Rock construction
company, for restoration and stabilization services for the Oakland Mausoleum, located in the City's
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Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park, and authorizes the City Manager to execute an
agreement with such firm in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the Consent
Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent
Agenda was approved.
GROUPED ITEMS (Items 9 - 16)
9. ORDINANCE NO. 20.839: To amend Chapters 31 and 36 for the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to provide for modification of various
procedures establishing a time frame for the implementation of phases within an
approved multiple-phased development; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8
ayes;0 nays;2 absent;and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Planning & Development Staff and the Planning Commission are proposing amendments
to the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances providing for a modification of procedures establishing a
time frame for implementation of phases within an approved multiple-phased Conditional Use
Permit, zoning site plan review and subdivision/multiple building site plan review.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 20,840; Z-5800-C: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Office District, titled Bowman Business Park Revised Long-
Form POD, located at 1515 South Bowman Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 6 ayes; 0 nays; 4 absent;and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a revision to the currently approved POD, Planned Office
Development, to add additional uses to the presently-approved listing of uses for this existing
development.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 20,841; Z-5959-C: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District, titled Sparks Revised Short-Form PD-C,
located at 3204 Shackleford Pass, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 6
ayes; 0 nays;4 absent;and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is to reinstate a presently-expired PD-C, Planned Development —
Commercial, to allow for the construction of an additional building on the site to be used for C-3,
General Commercial District, uses.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 20,842; Z-6453-C: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Residential District, titled Diamond Park Community Long-Form
PD-R, located in the 8900 Block of Labette Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 6 ayes;0 nays;4 absent;and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from PD-R, Planned Development — Residential, Expired and
MF-18, Multi-Family District, to PD-R to allow for the development of a single-family and multi-family
development.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 20.843; Z8730-A: To repeal Ordinance No. 16,183, titled
Stonebriar Imaging Short-Form PD-O and revoking a Planned Zoning District; and for
other purposes. Planning Commission: 6 ayes; 0 nays; 4 absent; and 1 open position. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is a revocation of the current PD-O, Planned Development— Office, zoning
and the restoration of the underlying C-3, General Commercial District,zoning classification.
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14. ORDINANCE NO. 20,844; Z-8904: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Office District, titled Sanders Short-Form PD-O, located at 2616
Confederate Boulevard, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 6 ayes; 0 nays; 4
absent;and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from 1-2, Light Industrial District, to PD-O, Planned
Development—Office, to allow for the use of an existing building as a church and a daycare center.
15. ORDINANCE NO. 20,845: To condemn a certain structure in the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, as a structural, fire and health hazard; to provide for summary abatement
procedures; to direct the City Attorney to take such action as is necessary to raze and
remove said structure; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: One (1) residential structure in a severely dilapidated, deteriorated condition causing a
negative environmental impact on the residential neighborhoods in which it is located. All Notices
have been mailed in accordance with Arkansas State Law.
16. ORDINANCE NO. 20,846: To reduce the levy of assessment of benefits to be
received by owners of each of the several blocks, lots and parcels of land within the St.
Charles Municipal Lighting Improvement District No. 1 of Little Rock, Arkansas; to
declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: This ordinance reduces the annual level of assessments for St. Charles Municipal
Lighting Improvement District No. 1.
The ordinances were read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Richardson, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on second reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinances were read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on third reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinances were read a third time.
Director Hendrix asked the applicant for Item 14 how many parking spaces he had
designated. Mr. Sanders stated that he had twenty-two (22) designated parking spots
and that he was clearing a section of land adjacent to the structure for additional parking.
Director Hines suggested that Mr. Sanders visit with the owners of the commercial
structure across the street regarding the possibility of utilizing their parking area on the
weekends.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for
Item 15 was approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
emergency clause for Item 16 was approved.
CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION
Mason Ellis. 820 North Street: Close the Loop.
Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to adjourn the meeting.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned.
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