HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-05-15 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
October 5, 2015
6:00 PM
Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
October 5, 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; Wright; Wyrick; Kumpuris
(enrolled at 6:10 PM); Fortson; Adcock; Vice-Mayor Hines (enrolled at 6:10 PM); and
Mayor Stodola. Directors Absent: Cazort. Director Erma Hendrix delivered the
invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS:
M-1 RESOLUTION: To set October 20, 2015, as the date of public hearing on an
application submitted by Ken's Cab, LLC, for a Taxicab Operator Permit; and for other
purposes.
DEFERRALS:
25. ORDINANCE: To prohibit the withdrawal and use of groundwater on certain lands
in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas conditioned upon adequate safe water supplies being
made available to these properties; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends denial.
City Attorney Tom Carpenter stated that the language in the ordinance had been agreed
upon; however, one aspect was to agree to an indemnity agreement. City Attorney
Carpenter stated that the City and Timex had agreed to the agreement in concept; but
not formally. City Attorney Carpenter asked that the Board defer the item until October
20, 2015.
Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Hendrix, to defer Item 25
until October 20, 2015. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item
25 was deferred until October 20, 2015.
26. RESOLUTION: To authorize the City Manager to extend the existing policy with
Affiliated FM to provide Property Insurance coverage for City-owned facilities, together
with contents, equipment and other property, for a twelve (12)-month period, effective
October 8, 2015; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. (Deferred at staff's
request until October 20,2015).
Synopsis: Affiliated FM, the incumbent provider of Property Insurance coverage, has offered a
renewal effective October 8, 2015, with no increase in premium rates. This renewal represents the
fourth year of a maximum seven (7)-year policy periods noted in the most recent Request for
Proposal.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to add Item M-1 to
the Consent Agenda and to defer Item 26 until October 20, 2015. By unanimous voice
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vote of the Board Members present, Item M-1 was added to the Consent Agenda and
Item 26 was deferred until October 20, 2015.
PRESENTATIONS
Central Arkansas Re-Entry Coalition/Clinton School of Public Policy
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 13 and Item M-1)
1. MOTION: To approve the minutes of the April 21, 2015, May 5, 2015, May 19, 2015,
and June 2, 2015, Little Rock City Board of Directors Meetings.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 14,200; S-867-CCCCCCCC: To set the date of public hearing
for October 20, 2015, on the appeal of the Planning Commission's recommendation of
denial of variances associated with Chenal Valley Tract 4A, 4B and 8 Revised
Preliminary Plat, located on the northwest corner of Chenal Parkway and Rahling Road,
in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 14,201; Z-7500-E: To set the date of public hearing for
November 17, 2015, on the appeal of the Planning Commission's recommendation of
denial for a Planned Zoning District titled Cantrell Road West Reestablishment and
Revised Long-Form PCD, located in the 14600 block of Cantrell Road, in the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 14,202: To authorize the purchase of a property offered for sale
to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization
Programs; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Staff has identified a parcel of property which has been offered for sale that is located
within the Land Bank Focus Area in Ward 1 and is contiguous to two (2) Land Bank-owned
properties. Property Details: The parcel is a 5,250 square-foot vacant lot with no structure. (Located
in Ward 1)
5. RESOLUTION NO. 14,203: To award a contract to Waste Management, Inc., in the
amount of$78,024.96, for Commercial Trash and Recycling Collection for City Facilities;
and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to enter into an annual contract with Waste Management,
Inc., to provide for commercial trash and office recycling for designated City facilities, Bid No.
#C15012R.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 14,204: To set October 20, 2015, as the date of hearing on a
resolution to approve the appointment of a replacement Commissioner for the Little Rock
Multipurpose Improvement District No. 2007-304 Parkway Neighborhood Association
Project; and for other purposes.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 14,205: To authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for
Dental Care coverage for City employees with Delta Dental Plan of Arkansas for a one
(1)-year period effective January 1, 2016; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval.
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Synopsis: Delta Dental Plan of Arkansas, the incumbent provider of Dental Insurance for City
Employees, has offered a renewal effective January 1, 2016. The proposed rate increase of 5% is
less than the projected inflation for dental services. This renewal represents the final year of the
maximum policy period noted in the most recent Request for Proposal.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 14,206: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with River City hydraulics for the purchase of one (1) Knuckle Boom Truck for
$155,428.48, and one (1) Thirteen (13) Cubic-Yard Rear-Loader Garbage Truck for
$134,450.00, for a total cost of $289,878.48, 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 River
City Hydraulics for the purchase of one (1) Knuckle Boom Truck for $155,428.48, and one (1),
Thirteen (13) Cubic-Yard Rear-Loader Garbage Truck for $134,450.00 for the Public Works
Department. The total price of these trucks is$289,878.48.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 14,207: To authorize the City Manager to enter into an annual
contract with Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service Center for the purchase of Truck
Tire Retreading Services, in an estimated annual amount of $125,000.00, for the Fleet
Services Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service Center for the purchase of Truck Tire Retreading Services, in
an estimated annual amount of $125,000.00, for the Fleet Services Department. This annual
purchase order is for one (1)-year, with an option to renew each year for up to two (2) additional
years.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 14,208: To authorize the City Manager to renew the contract
for Life Insurance coverage for City employees with Metropolitan Life for a one (1)-year
period effective January 1, 2016; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Metropolitan Life(Met Life),the incumbent provider of Life Insurance for City Employees
and dependents, has offered a renewal for 2016. The proposed renewal results in total increase in
cost of approximately $46,000/year; however, matches rates offered by Met beginning January 1,
2010. Rates for Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage remain unchanged.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 14,209: To authorize the Mayor, City Manager and City Clerk to
execute the appropriate documents to acquire four (4) parcels along John Barrow Road
for use as park property in the West Central Community Center and Park; and for other
purposes.( Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the Mayor, City Manager and City Clerk to execute appropriate
documents to acquire four(4) parcels along John Barrow Road for use as park property in the West
Central Community Center and Park.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 14,210: To extend the existing Interlocal Agreement between
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Pulaski County, Arkansas, which grants the Little
Rock Ambulance Authority an exclusive franchise to provide Emergency Medical Health
Care Ambulance Services; to modify two (2) clauses of the existing agreement that are
no longer relevant; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 14,211: To authorize the purchase from Teeco Safety, Inc., of
warranties in the amount of $51,524.30, for Intermediate Force Tasers; and for other
purposes.
Synopsis: The resolution authorizes the City Manager to purchase four (4)-year warranties for 100
Tasers Less-Than-Lethal Electronic Control Devices from Teeco Safety, Inc.
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M-1. RESOLUTION NO. 14,213: To set October 20, 2015, as the date of public
hearing on an application submitted by Ken's Cab, LLC, for a Taxicab Operator Permit;
and for other purposes.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to approve the Consent
Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent
Agenda was approved.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION
There were no cards received from individuals wanting to speak during Citizen
Communication.
GROUPED ITEMS (Items 14 -23)
14. ORDINANCE NO. 21,101; Z-5234-C: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Butler Short-Form PD-C, located at
2718 South Arch Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 3 nays;
and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is a rezoning of the property from C-1, Neighborhood Commercial, to PD-C,
Planned Development — Commercial, to add a pawn shop as an allowable use for this property.
(Located in Ward 1)
15. ORDINANCE NO. 21,102; Z-5661-B: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Residential District titled Ballard Short-Form PD-R, located at
2016 North Van Buren Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes;0
nays;and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is to revise the previously-approved PD-R, Planned Development -
Residential, to allow for the construction of a new single-family residence on this lot. (Located in
Ward 3)
16. ORDINANCE NO. 21,103; Z-6051-J: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Arkansas Systems Tract 4 Long Form
PCD, located on the east side of Chenal Parkway and south of Systems Drive, Little
Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas;
and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent. Staff recommends
approval.
Synopsis: The request is to revise the previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial District, to
allow for the creation of a two (2)-lot plat and the future development of two (2) buildings with office
and commercial uses utilizing C-3, General Commercial District, uses. (Located in Ward 5)
17. ORDINANCE NO. 21,104; Z-6219-F: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Bella Rosa Drive Revised Long-Form
PCD, located at 16101 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 11 ayes;0 nays;and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is to revise the previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial District, to
extend the hours of operation for the Arkansas Children's Hospital Clinic. (Located in Ward 5)
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18. ORDINANCE NO. 21105; Z-7854-E: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Industrial District titled JLM Health Management Revised Short-
Form PID, located at 5 Remington Cove, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 11 ayes;0 nays;and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is proposing to revise the previously-approved PID, Planned Industrial
District,to allow the area of the approval to be expanded onto the adjacent lot to the west. (Located
in Ward 7)
19. ORDINANCE NO. 21,106; Z-8043-C: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Northwest Territory Lot 10 Short-Form
PCD, located on the northeast corner of Cantrell Road and Chenal Parkway, Little Rock,
Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for
other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes;0 nays;and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is to rezone the site from PCD, Planned Commercial District, Expired,to PCD
to allow for the development of a single building containing 10,010 square-feet of floor area and
associated parking. (Located in Ward 5)
20. ORDINANCE NO. 21,107; Z-9020: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Office District titled Hometown Tax Service Short-Form PD-O,
located at 3008 West 12th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11
ayes;0 nays;and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from R-3,Single-Family District,to PD-O, Planned Development
Office, to allow for the conversion of an existing single-family residence to an office use for general
and professional office users. (Located in Ward 1)
21. ORDINANCE NO. 21,108; Z-9061: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Plaza Long-Form PCD, located on the
southwest corner of 65th Street and Scott Hamilton Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas,
amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes;0 nays;and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from 1-2, Light Industrial District, to PCD, Planned Commercial
District, to allow for the use of the property with all permitted 1-2 uses, retail and outdoor
amusement. (Located in Ward 2)
22. ORDINANCE NO. 21,109; Z-9063: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Residential District titled The Green House Cottages of Poplar
Grove Long-Form PD-R, located at 7713 Kanis Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending
the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.
Planning Commission: 11 ayes;0 nays;and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from C-3, General Commercial District, and R-2, Single-Family
District, to PD-R, Planned Development— Residential, to allow for the development of this 13.5-acre
site with a rehabilitation and senior living community. (Located in Ward 6)
23. ORDINANCE NO. 21,110; Z-9064: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Office District titled Isom Short-Form PD-O, located at 3224
Shackleford Pass, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0
absent. Staff recommends approval.
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Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from R-2,Single-Family District,to PD-O, Planned Development
- Office, to allow for the conversion of an existing single-family residence into an office use for
general and professional office users. (Located in Ward 6)
The ordinances were read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director 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 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.
Mayor Stodola stated that the request had been made to hold Item 14 separate;
therefore, the Board would vote on that item separately.
By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Adcock voting in opposition
of Item 21, the ordinances were approved.
In regards to Item 14, Director Adcock stated that the proposed rezoning would be to
place a pawn shop in a residential neighborhood and she had. a problem with the
proposed use. Planning & Development Department Zoning & Subdivision Manager
Dana Carney stated that there were other pawn shops across the City that were located
in close proximity to residential neighborhoods. Mr. Carney stated that that particular
commercial area had been in place approximately eighty (80) years and had had a
variety of commercial uses over the years. Director Adcock stated that the applicant had
told her that his plan was to allow individuals to pawn their automobiles, boats, etc.
Director Adcock asked where the applicant would be permitted to park those types of
vehicles. Mr. Carney stated that when the application was first filed, it contained a lot
located to the north of the building where the applicant planned on parking the vehicles.
Mr. Carney stated that staff, as well as the neighborhood, was in opposition to the plan
and in response, the applicant withdrew that aspect of the application. Mr. Carney
stated that there was no outside element associated with the current proposed
application. Mr. Carney stated that if the applicant did take a vehicle in pawn, it would
have to be stored at an appropriately-zoned area of the City.
Lawrence Butler: Stated that he was the applicant and had visited with everyone in the
immediate neighborhood and that he had their support. Mr. Butler stated that he would
not accept or sell guns and had always run a clean business.
Director Adcock asked about the hours of operation. Mr. Butler stated that the business
would be open from 10:00 AM —5:00 PM, Monday— Friday.
By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Directors Adcock and Wright voting in
opposition, Item 14 was approved.
SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 24)
24. ORDINANCE NO. 21,111: To establish the Rate of Taxation of property for the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas, to be collected in the year 2016 for various funds of the City of
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Little Rock, Arkansas; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: Adoption of an ordinance levying property taxes to be paid on real and personal property
located within the city of Little Rock.
The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Richardson, 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 Richardson, 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.
Mayor Stodola recognized a group of Public Officials from the Republic of Georgia that
were visiting the City of Little Rock.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 27)
Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, for the Board to
go into Executive Session for the purpose of making an appointment to the Little Rock
Advertising & Promotion Commission. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, the Board went into Executive Session.
27. RESOLUTION NO. '14,212: To make appointments to the Little Rock Advertising &
Promotion Commission; and for other purposes.
Director Fortson made the motion, seconded by Director Webb, to appoint Warren
Simpson to serve his third four (4)-year Industry Position term, said term to expire on
May 1, 2020, and to appoint Pamela Smith to serve her first four (4)-year At-Large term,
said term to expire on May 1, 2020. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, the appointments were approved.
Director Hendrix made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to adjourn the
meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was
adjourned.
APPROVE
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Li gley, City Clerk Mark Stodola, Mayor
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