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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-17-17 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 17,2017 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 17, 2017 6:00 PM The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a meeting with Mayor Mark Stodola presiding.. City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the following Directors present: Hendrix; Peck; Hines; Wright; Wyrick; Kumpuris; Fortson; Adcock; Vice-Mayor Webb; and Mayor Stodola. Directors absent: Richardson. Director Erma Hendrix delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ADDITIONS M-1 RESOLUTION: To invite Senator John Boozman, Senator Tom Cotton and Representative French Hill, the Arkansas Congressional Delegation for the Little Rock area, to a meeting with the Little Rock Board of Directors to discuss the issue of Sales Tax and Internet Sales; and for other purposes. M-2 RESOLUTION: To authorize entry into contracts approved by the Commission on Children, Youth and Families, for 2017; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. M-3 RESOLUTION: To dispense with the requirement of competitive selection and to authorize entry into contracts with Pulaski County, which were approved by the Commission on Children, Youth and Families, for 2017; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. DELETION 32. ORDINANCE: To amend certain sections of the Little Rock Transportation Code, Little Rock, Ark., Rev. Code §34-1 to §34-141; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. (Action on this item was taken on December 6,2016) Synopsis: An ordinance authorizing the amendment of the Transportation Code Chapter 34. Recommendation that the age limitation of a taxicab vehicle change from four(4)years to seven (7) years when the vehicle is initially inspected for service. Recommendation that a taxicab should be removed from service after the 10th year model instead of the 8th year. Inclusion of language that states that`other electronic device"will be utilized to calculate customer fare. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to add Items M-1 — M-3 to the Separate Items and to delete Item 32 from the Agenda. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Hendrix voting in opposition, Items 1111-1 — M-3 were added to the Separate Items and Item 32 was deleted from the Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 15) 1. MOTION: To approve the minutes of the September 20, 2016, October 3, 2016, October 18, 2016, and November 1, 2016, Little Rock City Board of Directors Meetings; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 1 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 17,2017 6:00 PM 2. RESOLUTION NO. 14,478; Z-4923-R: To set February 7, 2017, as the date of public hearing on the appeal of the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial for a requested Planned Zoning District titled Shackleford Crossing Lot 1 — Cracker Barrel — Revised Short-Form PCD, located at 2618 South Shackleford Road, Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 14,479: To approve one (1) Operator Permit and 120 Taxicab Permits for Greater Little Rock Transportation Service, LLC, for the period from Janaury 1, 2017, to December 31, 2017; 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(GLRTS),for 2017. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 14,480: To make Board of Directors and Mayoral Liaison/Member Appointments to represent the City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions; and for other purposes. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 14,481: To authorize the City Manager to extend a contract with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Small Business and Technology Development Center to provide up to two (2) Entrepreneurial Training Courses per year for the City of Little Rock's Small Business Development Office; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The resolution will authorize the City Manager to extend a contract with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center to allow up to two(2)additional Entrepreneurial Training Courses per year to be offered to residents. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 14,482: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with River City Hydraulic Company, in the total amount of $2,206,640.00, for the purchase of eight (8) Automated Side Loader Refuse Trucks 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 eight (8) Automated Side Loader Refuse Trucks for the Public Works Department. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 14,483: To authorize the City Manager to renew an agreement with BKD, LLP, to provide Certified Public Accounting Services to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, for the period 2016 - 2017; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: This is a resolution to exercise the option stated in Section 3 of Resolution No. 13,397 to extend the audit agreement with BKD, LLP, for two (2) additional fiscal years, 2016 and 2017, upon satisfactory completion of the City's 2015 Audit. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 14,484: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 14,349 (May 17, 2016) to provide additional funding to complete renovation of an Oil Change Facility for the Fleet Services Department Oil Change Facility; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to change an original contract amount with Brister Construction, Inc., for relocating the OSA unit from the roof to a ground- mounted stand and pad, gutters and return trench gates for the Fleet Services Department Oil Change Facility. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 14,485: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with D&J Red Iron Aggregates, Inc., for site improvements at the Little Rock Zoo for the 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 17,2017 6:00 PM Installation of Pre-Fabricated Restrooms; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with D&J Red Iron and Aggregates, Inc., for site improvements to prepare for the delivery of a new prefabricated restroom at the Little Rock Zoo. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 14,486: To authorize the City Manager to execute the payment of two (2) change orders for an Elderly Home Repair Program, located at 2000 East 4th Street; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorize the City Manager to approve two (2) change orders in the amount of$4,966.00 for the project located at 2000 East 4th Street. The original project amount was$48,000, and the total amount of the project with the change orders included is $52,966.00. The project was funded through the Arkansas Housing Trust Fund ($24,000) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program ($24,000). The City of Little Rock Housing & Neighborhood Programs Department received $230,000 in Arkansas Housing Trust Funds at the beginning of 2016 to complete a minimum of ten (10) Homeowner-Occupied Rehab units. The contractor for project is Elijah Hampton Enterprises. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 14,487: To authorize the City Manager to execute a three (3)- year renewal agreement with SHI, Inc., for Core Cal Client Access Licenses and all other software products through a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, in the amount of $896,244.59; 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 and all other software products 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 and software in the future, if the City adds any during the contract period. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 14,488: To authorize renewal of an Interlocal Agreement for Ambulance Services between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Grant County, Arkansas, which grants the Little Rock Ambulance Authority (LRAA) D/B/A Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) an exclusive franchise to provide Ambulance Services to Grant County, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To renew the agreement with Grant County for MEMS to have the exclusive jurisdiction for Emergency and Non-Emergency Ambulance Service within the County. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 14,489: To authorize renewal of an Interlocal Agreement for Ambulance Services between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Faulkner County, Arkansas, which grants the Little Rock Ambulance Authority (LRAA) D/B/A Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) an exclusive franchise to provide Ambulance Services to Faulkner County, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To renew the agreement with Faulkner County,Arkansas,for MEMS to have the exclusive jurisdiction for Emergency and Non-Emergency Ambulance Service within the County. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 14,490: To authorize renewal of an Interlocal Agreement for Ambulance Services between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Conway, Arkansas, which grants the Little Rock Ambulance Authority (LRAA) D/B/A Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) an exclusive franchise to provide Ambulance Services to Conway, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To renew the agreement with Conway, Arkansas, for MEMS to have the exclusive jurisdiction for Emergency and Non-Emergency Ambulance Service within the County. 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 17,2017 6:00 PM 15. RESOLUTION NO. 14,491: To make appointment to the Little Rock Planning Commission; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Appointment of Bill May to fill the unexpired term of Gloria Todd-Rousseau, said term to expire on November 1, 2019. 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. GROUPED ITEMS (Items 16 - 30) 16. ORDINANCE NO. 21,344; LU16-02: To amend the Land Use Plan in the area bounded by Interstate 30 and Interstate 530 within the City of Little Rock's Planning Jurisdiction; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent; and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To make various changes to the Land Use Plan in the area bounded by Interstate 530 and Interstate 30 within the City's Planning Area to make the Land Use Plan more representative of the likely future development in the near and mid-range. (Located in Wards 2 & 7 and in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) 17. ORDINANCE NO. 21,345; MSP16-01: To amend the Master Street Plan to change the designation of three (3) blocks of 4th Street, south of Alexander Road from Alexander Road to Highway 111, from Minor Arterial to Collector Standard; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes;0 nays; 1 absent;and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Master Street Plan Amendment to change 4th Street(Alexander)from a Minor Arterial to a Collector,south of Alexander Road. (Located in Ward 7) _ 18. ORDINANCE NO. 21,346; Z-3735-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled R & RT Properties Short-Form POD, located at 13100 Chenal Parkway, 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; 1 absent;and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to rezone the site from 0-3, General Office District, to POD, Planned Office Development, to add a consignment shop as an allowable use for the property. (Located in Ward 5) 19. ORDINANCE NO. 21,347; Z-5649-F: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Stagecoach West II Long-Form PCD, located at 10915 Stagecoach Road, 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; 1 absent;and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to rezone the site from R-2, Single-Family District, to PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow for the redevelopment of this vacant parcel with automobile sales and service. (Located in Ward 7) 20. ORDINANCE NO. 21,348; Z-5758-F: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled PVK Development Lot B Short-Form POD, located in the 15000 block of Kanis Road, just west of the Kanis and Pride Valley Roads intersection, 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; 1 absent; and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval. 4 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 17,2017 6:00 PM Synopsis: The applicant is proposing to rezone the site from PCD, Planned Commercial Development,to POD, Planned Office Development,to allow for the creation of a two (2) lot plat and allow the development of this site with an office warehouse use. The second lot will be held for future development. (Located in Ward 5) 21. ORDINANCE NO. 21,349; Z-7875-E: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled Hays Development Revised Short-Form POD, located at 13423 Kanis Road, 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; 1 absent;and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is to revise the previously-approved POD, Planned Office Development, to allow for the redevelopment of the site with an office warehouse use. (Located in Ward 6) 22. ORDINANCE NO. 21,350; Z-8310-B: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled Smith Development Revised Short-Form POD, located at 7801 Cantrell Road, 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; 1 absent;and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to amend the previously-approved POD, Planned Office Development, to add health studio and spa as an allowable use for the existing building located on the site. (Located in Ward 4) 23. ORDINANCE NO. 21,351; Z-8873-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Hall Davidson Building Short-Form PCD, located at 201-205 West Capitol Avenue, 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; 1 absent;and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to reestablish the previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial Development,to allow for the redevelopment of the site with uses as allowed within the UU, Urban Use Zoning District, and allow multi-family at a density greater than typically allowed per the UU District. (Located in Ward 1) 24. ORDINANCE NO. 21,352; Z-9171: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Levi Short-Form PD-R, located at 622 South Valentine Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 1 nay; 1 absent;and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from R-3,Single-Family District,to PD-R, Planned Development - Residential, to allow for the creation of two (2) single-family lots from this existing single lot. (Located in Ward 3) 25. ORDINANCE NO. 21,353; Z-9184: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Industrial District titled Little Rock Port Authority College Station Sports Complex Long-Form PID, located on the north side of Sloane Drive, 0.3 miles west of Mauney Road, 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; 1 absent;and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to rezone 13.1 acres of land at the Little Rock Port Industrial Park from 1-3, Industrial Park District, to PID, Planned Industrial Development, to add a sports complex as an allowable use. (Located in Ward 1) 26. ORDINANCE NO. 21,354; Z-9185: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Genesis Datacom Short-Form PD-C, located at 13008 Lawson Road, Pulaski County, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning 5 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 17,2017 6:00 PM Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes;0 nays; 1 absent;and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to rezone the site from R-2, Single-Family District,which has been operating as a non-conforming use to PD-C, Planned Development-Commercial, to allow the current user to continue to occupy the site. (Located in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) 27. ORDINANCE NO. 21,355: An ordinance to authorize the issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds under the Municipalities and Counties Industrial Development Revenue Bond Law for the purpose of refunding Bonds previously issued thereunder (the particular industrial project is described in the ordinance); to authorize the sale of the Bonds and the approval of a Bond Purchase Agreement in connection therewith; to authorize the execution and delivery of a Third Supplemental Trust Indenture securing the Bonds; to authorize the execution and delivery of a Third Amendment to Lease Agreement relating to the project; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. 28. ORDINANCE NO. 21,356: An ordinance to authorize the issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds under the Municipalities and Counties Industrial Development Revenue Bond Law for the purpose of refunding Bonds previously issued thereunder (the particular industrial project is described in the ordinance); to authorize the sale of the Bonds and the approval of a Bond Purchase Agreement in connection therewith; to authorize the execution and delivery of a Fifth Supplemental Trust Indenture securing the Bonds; to authorize the execution and delivery of a Eighth Amendment to Lease Agreement relating to the project; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. 29. ORDINANCE NO. 21,357: To dispense with the requirement of a competitive selection process and authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1)-year sole- source Memorandum of Understanding with the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas and the Little Rock School District for a pilot project relative to the City's Love Your School Initiative; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To authorize the City Manager to dispense with the requirement of a competitive selection process and authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1)-year sole source Memorandum of Understanding with the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas and the Little Rock School District for a pilot project relative to the City's Love Your School Initiative. 30. ORDINANCE NO. 21,358: To dispense with the requirement of a competitive selection process and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Optiv Security, Inc., for renewal of the annual Security Awareness Training for City Employees; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To authorize City Manager to dispense with bids and process the current year's renewal with an option for two(2)extensions for annual Security Awareness Training for City employees as a sole-source with Optiv Security, Inc.,the City's current Security Awareness Training vendor. The ordinances were read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wyrick, to read the ordinances a second time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinances were read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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 6 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 17,2017 6:00 PM unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for Item 27 was approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for Item 28 was approved. SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 31 &32 and Items M-1 — M-3) 31. RESOLUTION NO. 14.492: To transfer title to Jose Antonio Rodriguez by Warranty Deed for property sold by the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort to maximize the Land Bank's revitalization efforts, the staff and Land Bank Commission would like to transfer eighty (80) lots in the Rolling Pines Subdivision to Jose Antonio Rodriguez for a new housing development. The City acquired the property via donation in 2005 and has paid$21,878.38 in Real Estate through 2013 and a final plat fee of Phase III of$16,000.00,totaling $37,878.38. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to approve the resolution. City Manager Bruce Moore stated that there was a signed agreement by the purchaser that the road would not be built-out, the Developer would build ten (10) houses within the first two (2) years and that they would all be single-family structures. Vice-Mayor Webb asked if the structures would be rent houses or single-family homes that were sold. Housing & Neighborhood Programs Redevelopment Administrator Doug Tapp stated that the amendment indicated there would be one (1) single-family home per lot; however, it did not distinguish if it had to remain owner-occupied forever. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was approved. M-1 RESOLUTION NO. 14,493: To invite Senator John Boozman, Senator Tom Cotton and Representative French Hill, the Arkansas Congressional Delegation for the Little Rock area, to a meeting with the Little Rock Board of Directors to discuss the issue of Sales Tax and Internet Sales; and for other purposes. Director Kumpuris stated that he had previously been vocal regarding the lack of response from the Congressional Delegation in regards to a letter/invitation to address the Board regarding the issue of Sales Tax and Internet Sales. Director Kumpuris stated that he had since discovered that the letter had not sent and wanted to publically apologize for expressing his frustration. Jim Nickels, 1815 West 2nd Street: Stated that he represented the local chapter of AFSCME and that their national organization had been working in Washington, DC, to obtain support for the issue. Director Kumpuris made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to approve the resolution. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Hendrix voting Present, the resolution was approved. 7 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 17, 2017 6:00 PM M-2 RESOLUTION NO. 14,494: To authorize entry into contracts approved by the Commission on Children, Youth and Families, for 2017; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Community Programs Department Director Dana Dossett stated that the contracts in question were for the Positive Prevention Youth Intervention and the Re-Entry Programs, and that there were several gaps that would be need to rebid. Director Adcock asked in terms of the contracts, what was now required under the Youth Master Plan that had not previously been required. Ms. Dossett stated that one of the requirements was that the City would not the only source of support for the organization, and they were required to prove that they had entered into a partnership with other organizations. An additional was for the application to solicit input from other Children, Youth and Family participants. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to approve the resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was approved. M-3 ORDINANCE NO. 21,360: To dispense with the requirement of competitive selection and to authorize entry into contracts with Pulaski County, which were approved by the Commission on Children, Youth and Families, for 2017; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to read the ordinance a second time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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. 33. ORDINANCE NO. 21,361: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Stone Crest Apartments Short-Form PD-R, located at 9700 Baseline Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 1 nay; 1.absent;and 1 open position. Staff recommends denial. Synopsis: The request is a rezoning of the site from R-2, Single-Family District, to PD-R, Planned Development-Residential,to recognize the former use of the site as multi-family and add additional property for parking. (Located in Ward 7) The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to read the ordinance a second time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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. Steve Giles: Stated that he represented the applicants who owned the property located at 9700 Baseline Road. Mr. Giles stated that the applicants would make the investments that they had stated that they would and make it a viable project in the area. Mr. Giles 8 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 17,2017 6:00 PM stated that the applicants had committed to having 24/7 Management on the property and that the previously-proposed offsite parking on the east side of Winston Drive had been eliminated. Mr. Giles stated that applicants had also committed to installing metal fencing on the three (3) street-side areas of the property and a wood privacy fence on the north side of the property. Mr. Giles stated that the complex would be gated with three (3) coded-entry gates; two (2) for entry and one (1) for exit only onto Herrick Lane. In addition, Mr. Giles stated that there would be a pedestrian entry gate and security cameras located on all sides of the buildings. Mr. Giles reported that the number of proposed apartments had been reduced so that the minimum code requirements could be met. Director Adcock stated that the applicant had mentioned that they wanted to utilize the City right-of-way for parking. City Manager Moore stated that in order to utilize the right- of-way, the applicant would have to obtain a Franchise Agreement and then they would have to dedicate the right-of-way along the street, which would then become the City's property. Public Works Department Director Jon Honeywell stated that the existing parking lot pavement was not located within the City's right-of-way; it was part of the development. Mr. Honeywell stated that the applicant would be required to dedicate right-of-way to the City, which would put the section of the parking lot that would be franchised into the City right-of-way. Mr. Honeywell stated that since it would be franchised, if the City ever had a need to use the property for its purpose, they would be able to access the property. John Huqgler, 9906 Baseline Road: Stated that he lived in close proximity to the development and that he was concerned about the added amount of traffic onto Baseline Road. Letitia Hugoler, 9900 Baseline Road: Stated that she lived two (2) doors down from the property and that she was against the proposed project and asked that the Board deny the application. Samuel Heavrin, 9900 Baseline Road: Stated that he questioned how they applicants were going to complete all the renovations and changes to the facilities utilizing the amount of money they had estimated it to cost. Director Hendrix asked why staff had recommended denial. Planning & Development Department Director Tony Bozynski stated that staff was concerned about the encroachment into the neighborhood and the potential impact. By roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Peck; Hines; Kumpuris; and Fortson. Nays: Wright; Wyrick; Adcock; and Vice-Mayor Webb. Present: Hendrix. Absent: Richardson. When asked if she would like to change her Present vote, Director Hendrix indicated that she would like to change her vote from Present to Aye. The roll call vote was changed to the following: Ayes: Hendrix; Peck; Hines; Kumpuris; and Fortson. Nays: Wright; Wyrick; Adcock; and Vice-Mayor Webb. Absent: Richardson. With a vote of five (5) ayes, four (4) nays, and one (1) absent, the Chair elected to vote making the final roll call six (6 ayes, four (4) nays and one (1) absent and the ordinance was approved. 9 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 17,2017 6:00 PM PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item 34) 34. ORDINANCE NO. 21,359; G-23-464: To abandon a portion of an alley along the west side of Block 4 Deaf Mute Addition, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent; and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The adjacent property owners request to abandon the thirty (30)-foot alley right-of-way (thirty (30) feet by 190 feet), located along the west side of Block 4, Deaf Mute Addition (block bounded by West 2"d,West 3rd and Bishop Streets). (Located in Ward 1) Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing and asked if there were individuals present that wished to speak for or against the item. The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to read the ordinance a second time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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. Mayor Stodola closed the public hearing. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION There were no cards received from individuals wanting to speak during Citizen Communication. Director Hines, made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned. A TE;•M APPROVFD: 10 // , I it/4 ate US 4714 y, City Clerk Mark Stodola, Mayor 10