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07-07-15 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting July 7,2015 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting July 7, 2015 6:00 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; Wright (enrolled at 6:20 PM); Wyrick; Fortson; Adcock; Vice-Mayor Hines; and Mayor Stodola. Directors Absent: Webb and Kumpuris. Vice-Mayor Lance Hines delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATIONS Adopt-A-Street Program 20th Anniversary 100 Best Fleets & 50 Leading Fleets Awards Recognition City of Little Rock Employee Retirement Recognition Captain Albert Emerson, Little Rock Fire Department YouthBuild Presentation CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 11) 1. MOTION: To approve the minutes of the February 24, 2015 Special Called Little Rock City Board of Directors Meeting and the March 3, 2015, Little Rock City Board of Directors Meeting. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 14,143; G-23-457: To set July 21, 2015, as the date of hearing on the proposal to abandon the north 239 feet of the alley right-of-way, located within Block 40, Original City of Little Rock, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 14,144: To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract increase for Burkhalter Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $161,227.00, for additional improvements to Scenic Drive; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute a change order with Burkhalter Technologies, Inc., Project 13-B-3E, for sewer line relocation work for the Scenic Drive Improvement Project, Bid #14-162. (Located in Ward 3) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 14,145: To authorize the City Manager to award a contract to Burkhalter Technologies, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $96,455.90; for Florida Avenue at L and M Streets; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Burkhalter Technologies, Inc., for street and drainage improvement on Florida Avenue at L and M Streets, Project Number 13-3-018, Bid Number 15-010. (Located in Ward 3) 5. RESOLUTION NO. 14,146: To authorize the City Manager to award a contract to Harris Construction Management, in an amount not to exceed $204,840.00, for sidewalk replacement; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 1 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting July 7,2015 6:00 PM Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with the low bidder, Harris Construction Management,for sidewalk construction within the City of Little Rock. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 14,147: To authorize the City Manager to award a contract to Burkhalter Technologies, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $214,905.78, for improvements to P Street from Pierce Street to Taylor Street; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Burkhalter Technologies, Inc., for street and drainage improvements to P Street from Pierce Street to Taylor Street, Project Number 13-3-16A, Bid Number 15-011. (Located in Ward 3) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 14,148: To authorize the City Manager to award a contract to Burkhalter Technologies, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $279,933.60, for Hawthorne Street/Tyler Street Drainage Improvements; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Burkhalter Technologies, Inc., for street and drainage improvements on the Hawthorne Street/Tyler Street Drainage Project, Number 13-3-005, Bid Number 15-009. (Located in Ward 3) 8. RESOLUTION NO. 14,149: To certify local government endorsement of Essick Air Products, located at 3700 West 65th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Programs, as authorized by Section 15-4-2706(D) of the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 14,150: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for a twelve (12)-month extension of the current policy for Workers' Compensation Stop- Loss Coverage with Safety National, effective July 1, 2015. Synopsis: The incumbent provider of Workers' Compensation Stop-Loss Coverage(Safety National) has offered a renewal effective July 1, 2015,with a 7.4% change in premium rate. Options to reduce the rate result in substantially greater risk to the Self-Funded Plan.This renewal represents the third year of a maximum sever(7)-year policy period noted in the most recent RFP. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 14,151: To authorize the City Manager er to enter intocontract tact for one (1) new construction with the use of Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP2) Funds; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval to allow the City Manager to enter in to contracts with contractors to develop Neighborhood Stabilization Program II (NSP2)units. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 14,152: To express opposition to the creation of a new municipality in an area called Little Italy; to direct the Mayor to send notice of this opposition to the Pulaski County Judge; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the Consent Agenda. Director Hendrix stated that she was concerned with Item 11. Director Hendrix stated that the resolution indicated that the Pulaski County Quorum Court would be taking action on the July 13, 2015, and asked why the City would be taking action before the Quorum Court took action. City Attorney Tom Carpenter stated that the purpose of the resolution was for the Board to express their opposition to the proposed creation of the municipality. Director Hendrix stated that she was opposed to the resolution. Mayor Stodola stated that a separate vote would be taken on Item 11. 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting July 7,2015 6:00 PM By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Items 1 — 10 of the Consent Agenda were approved. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, to approve Item 11. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Hendrix voting in opposition, Item 11 was approved. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Anna Cox, 24 Crystal Mountain Drive, Maumelle: Proposing a City of Hope Campaign for Prisoners. Catherine Barrier, 217 Midland Street: LRSD. Pat Gee, 8409 Dowan Drive: Master Plan for Children, Youth, etc. Director Fortson recognized Whitfield with Scout Troop12 from Pulaski 9 Benjamin Heights Methodist Church who was present in the audience working on his Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge. GROUPED ITEMS (Items 12 - 22) 12. ORDINANCE NO. 21,058; Z-4834-D: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Vogelsberg Subdivision Short-Form PCD, located at 10208 Interstate 30, 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. Y PP Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from C-4, Open Display Commercial District, and C-3, General Commercial District, to PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow the existing motorcycle dealership to expand the building. (Located in Ward 7) 13. ORDINANCE NO. 21,059; Z-6782-C: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled Second Baptist Church Short-Form POD, located at 1709 John Barrow 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 request is to rezone the site from R-2, Single-Family District, with a Conditional Use Permit for a church to POD, Planned Office District, to allow the church to operate a print shop and bookstore open to members of the church as well as non-members. (Located in Ward 6) 14. ORDINANCE NO. 21,060; Z-8817-B: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Stone's Throw Revised PD-C, located at 402 East 9th 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 request is to amend the previously-approved PD-C, Planned Development — Commercial, to allow the parking area to remain gravel as allowed per the MacArthur Park Historic District Guidelines. (Located in Ward 1) 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting July 7,2015 6:00 PM 15. ORDINANCE NO. 21,061; Z-9030: To reclassify propertylocated 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 0.16-acre property located at 2119 Perry Street is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District,to R-4,Two-Family District. (Located in Ward 6) 16. ORDINANCE NO. 21,062; Z-9031: 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: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of the 0.32-acre property located at 2118 Wilson Road is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District,to R-4,Two-Family District. (Located in Ward 6) 17. ORDINANCE NO. 21,063; LU15-11-01: To amend the Land Use Plan at the northeast corner of 36th Street and Bowman Road; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes;0 nays;and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To approve Land Use Plan changes at the northeast corner of Bowman Road and 36th Street(LU15-11-01)from Mixed Use to Neighborhood Commercial. (Located in Ward 6) 18. ORDINANCE NO. 21,064; Z-9033: 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: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owners of the 6.95-acre property located at the northeast corner of West 36th Street and Bowman Road are requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District, to C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District. (Located in Ward 6) 19. ORDINANCE NO. 21,065; Z-9038: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Metzger Short-Form PD-R, located at 4723 North Lookout 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 request is a rezoning from R-2,Single-Family District,to PD-R, Planned Development — Residential, to allow for the construction of a single-family home with a reduced setback as typically required per the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. (Located in Ward 3) 20. ORDINANCE NO. 21,066; Z-9039: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled PB General Holdings Short-Form PD- C, located at 2504 Ferndale Cut-Off, 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 request is to rezone the site from C-3, General Commercial District,to PCD, Planned Commercial District, to allow for the construction of a new retail building containing 9,939 square- feet. (Located in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) 21. ORDINANCE NO. 21,067; Z-9040: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Craig Custom Construction Short-Form PD-R, located at 1708 North Fillmore 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. 4 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting July 7,2015 6:00 PM Synopsis: The request is to rezone the site from R-2, Single-Family District, to PD-R, Planned Development — Residential, to allow for the addition of a second floor within this existing duplex structure to increase the square-footage of the units and not increase the number of units on the site. (Located in Ward 3) 22. ORDINANCE NO. 21,068; Z-9043: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled The Ranch West Estates Short-Form PD-R, located on the south side of Valley Ranch Court, 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 from 0-3, General Office District,to PD-R, Planned Development — Residential, to allow for the development of an attached single-family subdivision. (Located in Ward 5) The ordinances were read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, 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 Richardson, 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 Wright stated that in regards to Item 17 and 18, the developer had indicated that they had planned to realign the street and straighten out the curve; however, it would leave a large utility box in the middle of the street, and she asked if the issue had been resolved. Tim Daters, representing the developer, stated that the box was an AT&T fiber optic cable junction box and that it would be too expensive to move. Mr. Daters stated that the developer would be working with Public Works to realign the street and to possibly install a traffic circle to incorporate the utility box. Public Works Department Director Jon Honeywell stated that staff was working with the developer to design a traffic circle or a protected median to address the utility box. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinances were approved. SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 23— 25) Mayor Stodola stated that due to the fact that Director Hendrix left the meeting, there were not enough Board Members present, to move the ordinances to second reading; therefore, the ordinances would be held on first reading and the meeting would be recessed until July 14, 2015. 23. ORDINANCE; Z-5665-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled First Deliverance Temple Short-Form PD-R, located at 6213 — 6223 Lancaster 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 request is to amend the previously-approved PD-R, Planned Development — Residential,to allow the use of one(1)of the buildings for church services. (Located in Ward 2) 5 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting July 7,2015 6:00 PM The ordinance was read a first time. Pastor Williams: Stated that he had purchased the three (3) structures and had planned to develop a church and asked that the Board support the application. 24. ORDINANCE: To repeal Ordinance No. 18,556, and enact in lieu thereof, a new ordinance entitled, "An ordinance providing for the establishment of a Flood Damage Prevention Program for the City of Little Rock, Arkansas"; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: An ordinance to adopt revisions to the Floodplain Management Ordinance and the new digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) in accordance with updated Federal Emergency Management Association(FEMA)criteria. The ordinance was read a first time. 25. ORDINANCE: To impose an absolute ban on the solicitation of any item within streets or from medians located within streets, of whatever the classification, within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; to declare an emergency, and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. The ordinance was read a first time. Renee Buchholtz, 12618 Timber Hill Drive: Stated that she was glad that the issue of individuals soliciting money from the middle of the streets was being addressed; however, she asked that the Board continue to allow the Fire Fighters to collect monies for the Fill the Boot Campaign. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item 26) 26. ORDINANCE; G-24-047: To abandon approximately 570 linear-feet of the undeveloped sixty (60)-foot wide Rock Creek Way right-of-way, which runs north from West 36th Street, approximately 700 feet east of Bowman Road, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. (Deferred from June 2,2015) Synopsis: The adjacent property owners propose to abandon approximately 570 linear-feet of the undeveloped sixty (60)-foot wide Rock Creek Way right-of-way. The right-of-way runs north from West 36th Street,approximately 700 feet east of Bowman Road. (Located in Ward 6) The ordinance was read a first time. Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing and asked if there were individuals present that wished to speak for or against the item. There being none present, Mayor Stodola closed the public hearing. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 27) 27. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Appointments to various City Boards & Commissions. 6 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting July 7,2015 6:00 PM Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, for the Board to go into Executive Session for the purpose of appointments to the various City Boards and Commissions. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Adcock voting in opposition, the Board went into Executive Session. Ambulance Authority (Emergency Medical Health Care Facilities Board: Appointment of Christian O'Neal to serve his first five (5)-year Consumer term, said term to expire on July 5, 2020. Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, to approve the appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved. Arts & Cultural Commission: Appointment of June Freeman to serve her first three (3)- year Cultural Institution term, said term to expire on April 2, 2019. Appointment of Lucas Moore to serve his first three (3)-year At-Large term, said term to expire on April 2, 2017. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were approved. City Beautiful Commission: Appointment of Becka Webb to fill the unexpired term of Cassandra Toro, said term to expire on October 19, 2015. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved. Civil Service Commission: Appointment of John Pesek to fill the unexpired term of Leroy Brownlee, said term to expire on April 1, 2017. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved. Commission on Children Youth and Families: Appointment of Beth Echols to serve her first three (3)-year At-Large term, said term to expire on May 31, 2018. Appointment of SiKia Brown to serve her first three (3)-year At-Large term, said term to expire on May 31, 2018. Appointment of Michael Sanders to serve his first three (3)-year At-Large term, said term to expire on May 31, 2018. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were approved. Community Housing Advisory Board: Appointment of Andrea Newton to fill the unexpired term of Susannah Shinn, said term to expire on June 2, 2016. Appointment of Marsha Vault to serve her first three (3)-year Neighborhood Association Representative term, said term to expire on June 2, 2017. Appointment of Sandra Kahler to serve her first three (3)-year At-Large term, said term to expire on June 2, 2018. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were approved. Historic District Commission: Appointment of Richard Kelley to serve his first three (3)- year At-Large term, said term to expire on June 15, 2018. Appointment of Rebecca S. Pekar to serve her first three (3)-year MacArthur Park Historic District Owner of Property term, said term to expire on June 15, 2018. Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Fortson, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were approved. MacArthur Military History Museum Commission: Appointment of Sharon Priest to fill the unexpired term of Bharath Mohan, said term to expire on February 2, 2017. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting July 7,2015 6:00 PM approved. Midtown Redevelopment District NO. 1 Advisory Board: Re-Appointment of William Rector, Jr., to serve his third three (3)-year Little Rock Planning Commission Representative term, said term to expire on March 31, 2018. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved. Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery Board: Appointment of Jocelyn Bell to serve her first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on June 1, 2018. Re-Appointment of Kwendeche to serve his second three (3)-year term, said term to expire on June 1, 2018. Appointment of Scott Kaufman to serve his first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on June 1, 2018. Re-Appointment of Rhonda Stewart to serve her second three (3)-year term, said term to expire on June 1, 2018. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were approved. Little Rock Port Authority: Re-Appointment of Virgil Dexter Doyne to serve his second five (5)-year term, said term to expire on July 6, 2020. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Fortson, to approve the appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Act Improvement District Board: Appointment of Matt Bell to serve his first two (2)-year Advanced Energy Industry Representative term, said term to expire on June 1, 2017. Appointment of Lisa Ferrell appointed to serve her first two (2)-year Mayor's Designee term, said term to expire on June 1, 2017. Appointment of Robert Guthrie to serve his first two (2)-year Municipal Finance, Banking and/or Commercial Lending Representative term, said term to expire on June 1, 2017. Appointment of Carl (rico to serve his first two (2)-year Architecture and/or Professional Engineering Representative term, said term to expire on June 1, 2017. Appointment of Stuart Mackey to serve his first two (2)-year Real Estate Development and Commercial Construction Representative term, said term to expire on June 1, 2017. Appointment of Creighton Rails to serve his first two (2)-year Public Accounting Representative term, said term to expire on June 1, 2017. Appointment of Derrick Smith to serve his first two (2)-year Legal Services Representative term, said term to expire on June 1, 2017. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were approved. Racial & Cultural Diversity Commission: Re-Appointment of Carlos Albert to serve his second three (3)-year Ward 6 Representative term, said term to expire on March 31, 2018. Appointment of Britt Johnson to serve his first three (3)-year Ward 5 Representative term, said term to expire on March 31, 2018. Re-Appointment of Paul Henry to serve his third three (3)-year Ward 3 Representative term, said term to expire on March 31, 2018. Re-Appointment of April Sherrill-Buirse to serve her second three (3)-year At-Large term, said term to expire on March 31, 2018. Re-Appointment of Tabitha Lee to serve her second three (3)-year Ward 1 Representative term, said term to expire on March 31, 2018. Appointment of Phylesia Davis to serve her first three (3)- year At-Large term, said term to expire on March 31, 2018. Appointment of Louise Palermo to serve her first three (3)-year At-Large term, said term to expire on March 31, 2018. Appointment of Travis Rowan to serve his first three (3)-year At-Large term, said term to expire on March 31, 2018. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were approved. 8 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting July 7,2015 6:00 PM Little Rock Zoo Board of Governors: Appointment of Blake Perry to serve his first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 16, 2018. Re-Appointment of Ben Hollowell to serve his second three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 16, 2018. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were approved. Central Arkansas Water Board of Commissioners: Appointment of Marie-Bernarde Miller to serve her first seven (7)-year term, said term to expire on June 30, 2022. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Fortson, to approve the appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved. Arkansas Arts Center Board of Trustees: Appointment of Ashley Merriman to fill the unexpired term of Matt Reddin, said term to expire on June 30, 2016. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved. Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to recess the meeting until July 14, 2015, for the purpose of approving all ordinances that were held on first reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members p -sent, the meeting was recessed until July 14, 2015. ATT ;:1 : APPROV :gr4 di / g ,y, City Clerk Mark Stodola, Mayor 9