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08-03-09Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 3, 2009 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 3, 2009 6:00 PM The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a regular meeting with Mayor Mark Stodola presiding. Acting City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the following Directors present: Hendrix; Richardson; Hurst; Cazort; Keck; Wright; Wyrick; Kumpuris (enrolled at 6:20 PM); Adcock; Vice Mayor Fortson; and Mayor Stodola. Director Wyrick delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Stodola introduced representatives from the Arkansas Council of International Visitors, who introduced several visitors from various parts of Africa. In addition, a City Councilman from Milan, Italy, was present. PRESENTATIONS Real Deal in the Rock: Bill Ingram, Founder of Real Deal Basketball Program, gave an overview of the Real Deal in the Rock Basketball Tournament that was recently held in Little Rock. Mr. Ingram reported that there 450 teams, with approximately 8,000 — 10,000 participants. Mr. Ingram stated that he would like to increase the number of teams next year to 550 — 600. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 5) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 13,003: To set August 18, 2009, as the date of hearing on the proposed uses of 2010 CDBG and HOME Funds; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: As a regulatory requirement, a public hearing must be conducted regarding the proposed uses of 2010 CDBG and HOME Funds, which the City expects to receive from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 13,004: To approve the sources and uses of 2007 and 2008 Home Investment Partnership Program Funds; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of 2007 and 2008 HOME Investment Partnership Program Funds. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 13,005: To accept title of ten (10) properties purchased during a State Land Commissioner auction, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort to acquire vacant and /or blighted properties, staff identified several parcels offered at public auction due to tax delinquency. Eleven (11) properties were purchased by staff at auction. 1 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 3, 2009 6:00 PM 4. RESOLUTION NO. 13,006: To accept title to property donated to the City of Little Rock by quitclaim deed, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: During a recent auction of properties by the State Land Commissioner, a property owner offered to donate by quitclaim deed a parcel of land that would fit within the goals of the City to provide neighborhood revitalization, provided the City paid the delinquent taxes. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 13,007: To approve the Red Flag Rules Procedure Guideline for the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, designed to detect the warning signs or "red flags" of identity theft in day -to -day operations, take steps to prevent the crime and mitigate the damage it inflicts. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has required the adoption of a "Red Flags" Procedure to detect and take steps to prevent identity theft. If an entity has a Board of Directors, the Board is required to approve the first written "Red Flag" Policy or Procedure Guideline. The City meets certain criteria designating it as a "creditor" under the FTC Red Flags Guideline due to information for certain customers or venders which is considered "identifying information" and maintained by City Staff. The FTC has requested that rules be adopted by August 1, 2009. Director Keck made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, to adopt the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda was adopted. CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION There were no individuals present to speak during Citizen's Communication. GROUPED ITEMS (Items 6 — 9) 6. ORDINANCE NO. 20,113; LU- 09- 04 -01: To amend the Land Use Plan (16,222) in the Heights Hillcrest Planning District from Residential High Density (Multi - Family) to Office: and other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval (Deferred from July 7, 2009) Synopsis: A Land Use Plan amendment in the Heights Hillcrest Planning District from Residential High Density (Multi - Family to Office) for future development. 7. ORDINANCE NO. 20,114; Z -8445: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled C Street Surgery Center Short -Form PD -O, located at 5910 C Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. (Deferred from July 7, 2009) Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the site from R -3 Single - Family to PD -o to allow construction of a surgery center. The request also includes the rezoning of an existing R -3, Single - Family zoned parking lot located immediately west of the surgery center. 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 3, 2009 6:00 PM 8. ORDINANCE NO. 20,136; LU09- 04 -02: To amend the Land Use Plan (16,222) in the Heights Hillcrest Planning District from Office to Commercial; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays; and 4 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A Land Use Plan amendment in the Heights Hillcrest Planning District from Office to Commercial for future development. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 20,139; Z- 8161 -A: Reclassifying 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: 7 ayes; 0 nays; and 4 absent. Synopsis: The owner of the 0.5 -acre property located immediately north of and adjacent to 1900 West 3rd Street is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R -3 and I -2 to C -3. Director Kumpuris stated that he needed to recuse from Item 6 and Item 7 due to the fact that he owned a building in the complex. The ordinances were read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on second reading. By 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 voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinances were read a third time. By voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinances were approved. SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 10 -12) 10. RESOLUTION NO. 13,008: To designate acreage for the future expansion of the Little Rock Zoo; to dispose of Ray Winder Field; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Cornelius Roberts, 304 Nebling Road: Encouraged the City to find an alternative use for Ray Winder Field to ensure that it would not be torn down. Mr. Roberts stated that if maintenance was conducted on Ray Winder to where it could once again be utilized, it would be one of the top -notch facilities in the state. Chuck Spohn 5412 Edgewood Road: Stated that he represented the Arkansas Zoological Foundation and wanted to thank the City and UAMS Chancellor Wilson for the compromise made regarding the property. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Keck, to approve the resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was approved. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 13,009: To authorize the Mayor, City Manager and City Clerk to execute any and all documents to accomplish an amended and substituted lease agreement with the War Memorial Stadium Commission; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 3, 2009 6:00 PM Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to approve the resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was approved. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 20,138: To amend Little Rock, Arkansas, Ordinance No. 20,078 (December 22, 2008) to adjust the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Ordinance to reflect revenue and expenditure adjustments for the general fund, street fund personnel saving and payouts and other fund adjustments; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Ten (10) adjustments need to be made to the FY09 Budget to adjust for anticipated revenue shortfalls and other known expenditure changes. The ordinance was read the first time. Director Keck made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, 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 Keck made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, 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 Keck asked City Manager Bruce Moore when he felt that he would need to come back to the Board for future adjustments. City Manager Moore stated he felt that it would be around Labor Day. 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 passed. Director Cazort stated that several weeks ago, the Board asked that the William J. Clinton Foundation make a presentation at the August 3, 2009, Board of Directors Meeting regarding the renovation of the Rock Island Bridge; however, it was not on the agenda. Director Cazort asked Mayor Stodola to provide an update regarding the status of the presentation. Mayor Stodola read a letter from the Clinton Foundation which provided an update regarding the status of the project. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Keck, to invite the Clinton Foundation to make a presentation at the September 1, 2009, Board of Directors Meeting. Director Hurst stated that when a Board Member made a request for a presentation, normally the Board would ask City Manager Moore to schedule the presentation; therefore, a motion was not needed. Mayor Stodola stated that he would make the formal request to City Manager Moore to contact the Clinton Foundation regarding a presentation at the September 1, 2009, Board of Directors Meeting. Director Cazort withdrew his motion, with Director Keck withdrawing his second. 11 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 3, 2009 6:00 PM Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Hendrix, to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: APPROVED: i usan a 1 Acting City Clerk Mark Stodola, Mayor