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12-15-15 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting December 15,2015 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting December 15, 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; Webb; Cazort; Wright; Wyrick; Kumpuris; Fortson; Adcock; Vice-Mayor Hines and Mayor Stodola. Director Doris Wright delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 13) City Attorney Tom Carpenter stated that the resolution for Item 13 was different than the one that the Board had previously been given. City Attorney Carpenter stated that what was thought to be the lowest bid was disqualified; therefore, the bid was being awarded to the second lowest bidder. City Attorney Carpenter stated that there was an Annual Purchase Order involved and that provision had been stricken. Director Richardson asked why the lowest bidder was disqualified. City Attorney Carpenter stated that one of the bid qualifications was that the entity would be able to install the radio equipment and that information was to be submitted with the bid; which the lowest bidder did not do. 1. MOTION: To approve the minutes of the July 7, 2015, Little Rock City Board of Directors Meeting, and the June 30, 2015, and July 14, 2015, Little Rock City Board of Directors Reconvened Meetings. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 14,254; G-24-049: To set January 19, 2016, as the date of public hearing on the petition to abandon an access easement and utility easement located at 15104 — 15122 Cantrell Road, in the Magnolia Terrace Addition, to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 14,255; G-24-050: To set January19, 2016 as the date of public hearing a n on thepetition to abandon a utilityeasement, located in Lot 3, Phase 9 1, Gateway Town Center, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 14,256; Z-9048: To set January 19, 2016, as the date of public hearing on the petition to appeal the Planning Commission's denial of a Planned Zoning District, titled 719 North Spruce Street Short-Form PD-C, located at 719 North Spruce Street, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 14,257: To approve one (1) Operator Permit and 120 Taxicab Permits for Greater Little Rock Transportation Service, LLC, for the period from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2016; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the approval of one(1) Operator Permit and 120 Taxicab Permits for Greater Little Rock Transportation Service, LLC,for 2016. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 14,258: To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with CHI St. Vincent Infirmary for the provision of health care services with Carelink to 1 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting December 15,2015 6:00 PM provide Meals on Wheels to the elderly and low-income persons residing in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with CHI St. Vincent Infirmary for the provision of health care services and Carelink to provide Meals on Wheels to the elderly. These vendors will service low-income persons residing in the City of Little Rock. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 14,259: To authorize the City Manager to award a contract to Shields and Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $336,712.19, for Kingsrow Drive Drainage Improvements; 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 Shields and Associates, Inc., for the Kingsrow Drainage Improvements, Project No. 13-B-3H, Bid No. 15-014. (Located in Ward 3). 8. RESOLUTION NO. 14,260: To authorize the City Manager to award a contract to James A. Rogers Excavating, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $2,437,068.00, for Mabelvale Cutoff Improvements; 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 James A. Rogers Excavating, Inc.,for Mabelvale Cutoff Improvements, Project No. 13-B-7A, Bid No. 15025. (Located in Ward 7). 9. RESOLUTION NO. 14,261: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Altec Industries, Inc., in the total amount of $192,272.00, for the purchase of two (2) Service Trucks with Articulated Aerial Devices for the Public Works Department, utilizing the National Joint Power Alliance Contract; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Altec Industries, Inc., in the amount of for the purchase of $192,272.00, for two (2) Service Trucks with Articulated Aerial Devices for the Public Works Department. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 14,262: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Alexander Open Systems, for the annual renewal of Cisco Equipment Maintenance for the City's Core Network Infrastructure, at a yearly cost of $58,011.36, plus taxes and fees, utilizing the Arkansas State Purchasing Contract; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To process the annual renewal of Cisco Equipment Maintenance for the City's core network infrastructure from Alexander Open Systems (AOS). This is purchased from State Contract SP 11-0185. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 14,263: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Accelerando, Inc., for the purchase of hardware, software, installation and training for a new Point of Sale System for the Little Rock Zoo, in the amount of $251,135.00, plus 20% for the contingencies, for a total amount not to exceed $301,220.40; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract with Accelerando, Inc., in the amount of$251,017 plus 20%for contingencies for a total amount not to exceed $301,220.40. The contract will cover the purchase of hardware, software, installation and training for a new Point of Sale System at the Little Rock Zoo. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 14,264: To require the 2015 Audit to be performed in accordance with the guidelines and format prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the United States Government Accountability Office; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting December 15,2015 6:00 PM Synopsis: The resolution requires that the 2015 Audit be performed in accordance with guidelines and formats prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board,the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants,and the United States Government Accountability Office. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 14,266: To award a contract to Cap Fleet Upfitters for the purchase and installation of the necessary equipment to prepare thirty-three (33) Police Interceptor Patrol SUVs; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract to outfit thirty-three(33)SUVS to be used as Police Interceptors by the Little Rock Police Department. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Stodola stated that there was a question regarding Item 5 and that it would be voted on separately. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda, minus Item 5, was approved. Mayor Stodola asked how many Taxi Cab Permits that the Greater Little Rock Transportation Service was utilizing. Fleet Services Director Wendell Jones reported that 117 Permits had been inspected and that 120 had been requested. Mayor Stodola asked if a request for permits had been received from another taxi cab company. Mr. Jones stated that no requests had been received from another taxi cab company for 2016. Ellis Houston: Stated that he was the owner of Greater Little Rock Transportation Service, LLC, and that they had 125 taxi cabs and 110 drivers. Mr. Houston stated that they kept additional vehicles as spares to utilize in the case of accidents, mechanical issues, etc. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item 5 was approved. GROUPED ITEMS (Items 14— 19 and 21 —27) Director Adcock stated that she had previously asked for Item 27 to be held separately; however, both she and Director Wyrick had met with the applicant earlier that day and they were both satisfied with the proposal and were okay with it being read with the Grouped Items. Mayor Stodola stated that he had received cards from individuals wanting to speak on Item 20 and it would be held separate. 14. ORDINANCE NO. 21,144; Z-5766-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Horton's Orthotics and Prosthetics Short-Form PD-C, located at 5220 West 12th 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 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting rezoning of the site from 0-3, General Office District, and C-3, General Commercial District, to PD-C, Planned Development - Commercial, to allow for the existing business to remove a portion of an existing structure and construct a new building on the site. (Located in Ward 2) 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting December 15,2015 6:00 PM 15. ORDINANCE NO. 21,145; Z-6748-E: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled McCormack Short-Form PCD, located at 1212 South Bowman 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 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is to rezone the site from C-1, Neighborhood Commercial, to PCD, Planned Commercial Development,to add additional uses as allowable uses. (Located in Ward 6) 16. ORDINANCE No. 21,146; Z-9091: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Walker Short-Form PD-R, located at 1815 South State 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 absent. Staff recommends approval. ' Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to rezone the site from R-4, Two-Family District, to PD-R, Planned Development- Residential, to allow for the subdivision of the property and construction of one(1) new single-family dwelling on the south end of the property. (Located in Ward 1) 17. ORDINANCE NO. 21,147; Z-9093: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled Redbridge Development Short-Form PD-O, located at 18324 Denny 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 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from R-2,Single-Family District,to PD-O, Planned Development —Office,to allow for the construction of a new building to be used as general and professional office space. (Located in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) 18. ORDINANCE NO. 21,148: To establish and lay off City of Little Rock Municipal Property Owners' Multipurpose Improvement District No. 2015-320 (LaMarche Gardens Project); and for other purposes. 19. ORDINANCE NO. 21,149: 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: Five (5) residential structures in a severely dilapidated, deteriorate 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. 21. ORDINANCE NO. 21,150: To amend in part Ordinance No. 11,366 (March 4, 1963) to provide for levying a Franchise Fee to be paid by CenterPoint Energy ARKLA; providing for the payment thereof; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of an ordinance levying a Franchise Fee to be paid by CenterPoint Energy ARKLA. This Franchise Fee should remain in effect until otherwise amended by the Board of Directors. 22. ORDINANCE NO. 21,151: To fix and impose the aggregate amount of fees and charges to paid to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, by Entergy Corporation and the method of payment thereof; amending Section 9 of Ordinance No. 11,683 (December 6, 1965); and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of an ordinance levying a Franchise Fee to be paid by Entergy Corporation. This Franchise Fee should remain in effect until otherwise amended by the Board of Directors. 4 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting December 15, 2015 6:00 PM 23. ORDINANCE NO. 21,152: To levy Franchise Fees to be paid by all carriers providing local telephone access services; providing for payment thereof; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of an ordinance levying a Franchise Fee to be paid by all carriers providing local access telephone service. This Franchise Fee should remain in effect until otherwise amended by the Board of Directors. 24. ORDINANCE NO. 21,153: To fix and impose the amount of fees and charges to be paid to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, by all companies that provide interstate or intrastate Long Distance Telecommunication Services, and all business incidental to, or connected with, the conducting of such telephone business in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 15,706 (July 5, 1989); and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of an ordinance levying a Franchise Fee for companies providing Long Distance Telephone Service in Little Rock for 2016. 25. ORDINANCE NO. 21,154: To dispense with the requirements of competitive bids and to award a contract to Parking Boxx for equipment at the 2nd & Main Parking Deck in order to bring all City parking facilities into alignment on data collection and transmission; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 26. ORDINANCE NO. 21,155: To dispense with the requirements of competitive bids and to award a contract to Parking Boxx for equipment at the 2nd & Main Parking Deck in order to bring all City parking facilities into alignment on data collection and transmission; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 27. ORDINANCE NO. 21,157; Z-3639-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Queensboro Short-Form PD-R, located at 6101 — 6119 Queensboro Drive, 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 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is to rezone the site from R-2, Single-Family District, and 0-3, General Office District, to PD-R, Planned Development Residential, to recognize an existing three (3) building, four (4)unit apartment development located on the site. (Located in Ward 2) The ordinances were read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, 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. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinances were approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for Item 19 was approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for Item 25 was approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for Item 26 was approved. 5 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting December 15,2015 6:00 PM SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 20) 20. ORDINANCE NO. 21,156: To provide for and to adopt the 2016 Budget for the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, for the period beginning January 1, 2016, and ending December 31, 2016; to appropriate resources and uses for every expenditure item and fund; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Richard Morehead, 210 South Gaines Street: Thanked the Board for the 2.5% increase in wages; however, the Union had still not reached an agreement with Management and they believe the wage increase could have been higher based on their analysis of the sales tax revenues. Jim Nickels, 1315 West 21st Street: Stated that he represented American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and that they were interested in implementing a Step & Grade System for non-uniform employees. Jim Lynch, 16 Lenon Drive: Stated that he represented the Coalition of Little Rock Neighborhoods and they would like to see the salary of Code Enforcement Officers increased so that Officers could be retained for longer periods of time. The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read a third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause was approved. Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, for the Board to go into Executive Session for the purpose of Board and Commission appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Board went into Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 28) 28. RESOLUTION NO. 14,265: Appointments and Reappointments to various City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions. Synopsis: Americans with Disabilities Act Citizen's Grievance Committee (1 position); Animal Services Advisory Board (3 positions); Arts & Culture Commission (2 positions); Central Arkansas Transit Authority Board of Directors (2 positions); City Beautiful Commission (6 positions); Commission on Children Youth and Families (2 positions); Community Housing Advisory Board (6 positions); Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals (2 positions); Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals (3 positions); Little Rock Cent Committee (1 position); Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission (3 Positions); Little Rock Planning Commission (5 positions); Little Rock Water Reclamation Commission (1 position); MacArthur Military History Museum Commission (1 position); Midtown Redevelopment District No. 1 Advisory Board (1 position); Oakland& Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park Board (2 positions); Racial & Cultural Diversity Commission (1 position); River Market District Design Review Committee (2 positions); and Sister Cities Commission (1 position). 6 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting December 15, 2015 6:00 PM Arts and Culture Commission: Appointment of Tina Poe Obermeier to serve her first three (3)-year At-Large term, said term to expire on April 2, 2019. Change James Doyle from an At-Large term to a Cultural Institution Member term, said term to expire on April 2, 2017. Change Kelly Ford from an At-Large term to a Cultural Institution Member term, said term to expire on April 2, 2017. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Wyrick, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Member present, the appointments were approved. Central Arkansas Library System Board of Trustees: Appointment of Nancy Rousseau to serve her first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on December 31, 2018. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Member present, the appointment was approved. Central Arkansas Transit Authority: Appointment of Jimmy Moses to serve his first four (4)-year term, said term to expire on August 26, 2019. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, to approve the appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Member present, the appointment was approved. City Beautiful Commission: Appointment of Chris Hancock to serve his first three (3)- year At-Large term, said term to expire on October 19, 2018. Re-appointment of Wally Loveless to serve his second three (3)-year At-Large term, said term to expire on October 19, 2018. Appointment of Janet Wilson to fill the unexpired term of Ashley Jones, said term to expire on October 19, 2016. Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Fortson, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Member present, the appointments were approved. Commission on Children Youth and Families: Appointment of Lisa Childers to fill the unexpired term of Sheena Lewis, said term to expire on May 31, 2017. Appointment of Michelle Coleman to fill the unexpired term of Michael Sanders, said term to expire on May 31, 2018. Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Member present, the appointments were approved. Community Housing Advisory Board: Appointment of Angela McCloyen to serve her first three (3)-year Representative of a Lending Institution, term, said term to expire on June 2, 2018. Appointment of Rich Roy to serve his first three (3)-year At-Large term, said term to expire on June 2, 2018. Appointment of Michelle Sanders 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 Member present, the appointments were approved. Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission: Appointment of John Rutledge, Jr., to serve his first five (5)-year Qualified Elector of Municipality with Aviation Experience term, said term to expire on December 31, 2020. Appointment of Gus Vratsinas to serve his first five (5)-year Qualified Elector of Municipality with Aviation Experience term, said term to expire on December 31, 2020. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Fortson, to approve the appointments. By voice vote of the Board Member present, with Director Hendrix voting in opposition, the appointments were approved. Little Rock Planning Commission: Appointment of Craig Berry to serve his first three (3)- year term, said term to expire on November 1, 2018. Re-appointment of Keith Cox to serve his second three (3)-year term, said term to expire on November 1, 2018. Re- appointment of Rebecca Finney to serve her second three (3)-year term, said term to expire on November 1, 2018. Appointment of Scott Hamilton to serve his first three (3)- year term, said term to expire on November 1, 2018. Appointment of Troy Laha to serve Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting December 15, 2015 6:00 PM his first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on November 1, 2018. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Member present, the appointments were approved. Little Rock Water Reclamation Commission: Appointment of Jack William Flowers to fill the unexpired term of Jean Block, said term to expire on August 1, 2016. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Fortson, to approve the appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Member present, the appointment was approved. MacArthur Military History Museum Commission: Appointment of Norma Johnson to fill the unexpired term of James Hobson, Jr., said term to expire on February 2, 2017. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to approve the appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Member present, the appointment was approved. Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery Board: Appointment of Rita Benafield Henard to serve her first (3)-year term, said term to expire on June 1, 2018. Appointment of Roy Katheryn Watts to fill the unexpired term of Scott Shepard, said term to expire on June 1, 2016. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Member present, the appointments were approved. Racial & Cultural Commission: Appointment of Tai Huynh to fill the unexpired Ward 4 Representative term of Andre Robinson, said term to expire on March 31, 2017. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to approve the appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Member present, the appointment was approved. Sister Cities Commission: Appointment of Jill Mcllroy to fill the unexpired term of Porsha Hart, said term to expire on January 5, 2019. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to approve the appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Member present, the appointment was approved. Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned. ATTE .. • APPROVE�. t �/, / / I// S e: • ey, City Clerk Mark Stodola,' ayor 8