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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-01-17 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 1,2017 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 1, 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; Richardson; Peck; Hines; Wright; Wyrick; Kumpuris; Fortson; Adcock; Vice-Mayor Webb; and Mayor Stodola. Director Capi Peck delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA(Items 1 —9) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 14,605: To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Carelink, in an amount not to exceed $55,785.00, utilizing the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Funds to provide Meals on Wheels to eligible participants; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Carelink to provide Meals on Wheels to the elderly in the amount of$55,785.00. These vendors will service low-income individual residing in the City of Little Rock. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 14,606: To authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with CHI St. Vincent Medical Group, in an amount not to exceed $152,509.00, utilizing the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Funds to provide Health Care Services for low- income citizens; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with CHI St. Vincent Medical Group for the provision of health care services in the amount of $152,509.00. This vendor will service low-income individuals residing in the City of Little Rock. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 14,607: To approve the amended sources and uses of fund provided in the 2017 CDBG, HOME and HOPWA Funds from the U.S. Government; and for other purposes Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to approve the amended sources and uses based upon the reported actual allocations for 2017 CDBG, HOME and HOPWA Funds. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 14,608: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 14,566 (May 16, 2017) to include Lofton Security Services, Inc., to provide Security Services for the Little Rock District Courts Building; to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Lofton Security Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $47,960.00; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: This resolution amends Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 14,566 (May 16, 2017) regarding security services to add Lofton Security Services as the lowest bidder for the Little Rock District Court Building. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 14,609: To appoint Stephens, Inc., as Bond Underwriter for the proposed issuance of Capital Improvement Bonds to refund the City's outstanding Capital Improvement Construction Revenue Bonds (Zoo, Parks and Recreation Projects), Series 2009A, Capital Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds (Zoo, Parks and Recreation Projects), Series 2009B, and Capital Improvement Junior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2002; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 1 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 1,2017 6:00 PM Synopsis: The City will require bond underwriters for the proposed issuance of the Capital Improvement Bonds to Refund the City's Outstanding Zoo, Parks and Recreation Bonds, Series 2009A and Series 2009B, and the City's Junior Lien Bonds, Series 2002, authorized by Resolution No. 14,497 on February 7, 2017. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 14,610: To authorize the City Manager to execute an extension to the prior agreement for renovations of the historic "Over the Jumps" Carousel, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 for the total project cost; to utilize Arkansas Historic Preservation Grant Funds; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to the City Manager to execute an extension to the prior agreement for renovations to the historic "Over the Jumps" Carousel. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 14,611: To authorize the City Manager to apply for an Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Outdoor Recreation Grant to renovate the Civitan Amphitheater at the Little Rock Zoo; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to apply for a grant from Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism in the amount of$250,000 to renovate the Civitan Amphitheater located at the Little Rock Zoo. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 14,612: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Oakley Fertilizer, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, for the purchase of Rock Salt in bulk for the Public Works Department Operations Division; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Oakley Fertilizer Incorporated for the purchase of rock salt in bulk at$115.00 per ton for Beet Juice Treated Rock Salt and 100.00ton for Untreated per Rock Salt as needed for the Public Works Department-Operations Division. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 14,613: To authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Center for Youth and Families, in the amount of $150,000.00, to provide Community-Based Intervention Services; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Centers for Youth and Families,a non-profit organization to provide Community-Based Intervention Services. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to approve the Consent Agenda. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Richardson voting in opposition to Item No. 9, the Consent Agenda was approved. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Debra L. Cark, 2109 South Schiller Street: Volunteer— KWCP. GROUPED ITEMS (Items 12 - 16) 12. ORDINANCE NO. 21,448: To authorize the City Manager to dispense with the requirement of competitive bids for the purchase of thirty-one (31) Less-Than-Lethal Electronic Control Devices from AXON, in an amount not to exceed $79,080.76, for the Little Rock Police Department; to declare an emergency, and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 1,2017 6:00 PM Synopsis: The Little Rock Police Department is requesting approval to award a Sole-Source Purchase Order to Axon,formerly Taser International,as the sole manufacturer for Less-Than-Lethal Electronic Control Devices and to purchase thirty-one (31) Less-Than-Lethal Electronic Control Devices. 13. ORDINANCE NO. 21,449: To authorize the City Manager to dispense with the requirement of competitive process and to enter into a contract with APCO International, in an amount not to exceed $56,940.00, to assist in the development of a Request for Proposals for the replacement of the existing Computer-Aided Dispatch System for the Little Rock Police Department; to declare an emergency, and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Proposal to assist in developing a Request for Proposal to replace the existing CAD System and to provide subject matter experts to facilitate the review process for all responses. 14. ORDINANCE NO. 21,450: To authorize the City Manager to dispense with the requirement of competitive bids and enter into an agreement with Motorola Solutions, in an amount not to exceed $936,724.20, for a Mach Alert Fire Station Alerting System for the Little Rock Fire Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions as the sole-source provider for a MACH Alert Fire Station Alerting System for the Little Rock Fire Department. 15. ORDINANCE NO. 21,451: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 21,444 (July 5, 2017), to allow the City Manager to enter into a contract with Baptist Health — Occupational Health, in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00, to provide Pre- Employment Screenings, Random Drug or Alcohol Testing and Post-Accident Drug or Alcohol Testing; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 16. ORDINANCE NO. 21,452: To grant a Franchise for the use of City right-of-way for the placement of restaurant tables and other items for the exclusive use of Three Fold Noodles + Dumpling Company, located at 611 Main Street; to require the creation of a passageway consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and acceptable to the City as part of this franchise Agreement; to set the other terms and conditions of this Franchise for the Franchisee and the adjacent property owner; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The ordinance permits a Franchise for the use of City right-of-way for the placement of outdoor dining tables and other items in a fenced area for the exclusive use of Three Fold Noodles+ Dumpling Company, located at 611 Main Street, and to require compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and with other terms and conditions required by the City for right-of-way franchises. (Located in Ward 1) The ordinances were read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, 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 Hines, 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. 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 1,2017 6:00 PM SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 10 - 11) 10. ORDINANCE; LU17-24-01: To amend the Land Use Plan in two (2) areas between Granite Mountain, College Station and Sweet Home, from Residential Low Density and Industrial to Park/Open Space and Mining; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8 ayes;0 nays;and 3 absent. (Deferred from June 20, 2017) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A Land Use Plan amendment in the College Station-Granite Mountain Area, changing Residential Low Density, northwest of the intersection of 38th Street & West Line Street, to Park/Open Space and Industrial to Mining, east of State Highway 365 at King Road. (Located in Ward 1) 11. ORDINANCE; Z-9202: 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: 8 ayes; 0 nays;and 3 absent. (Deferred from June 20, 2017) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of 97.25 acres of property located generally south of Interstate 440 and east and north of Springer Boulevard is requesting that the zoning for 29.71 acres be reclassified from R- 2, Single-Family District, and R-3, Single-Family District, to OS, Open Space District, and the zoning for 67.54 acres be reclassified from R-2 and R-3 to M, Mining District. (Located in Ward 1) The ordinances were read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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 Hines, 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. Meq Johnston, 425 West Capitol Street: Stated that she was Legal Counsel for the applicant, 3-M, and that the ultimate goal of the application was to bring the zoning of the properties in line with the adjacent zoning of the other 3-M property and the continued use of the area as a buffer zone for the neighborhood from the 3-M Plant. Ms. Johnston stated that the applicant had met with both the College Station and Granite Mountain Neighborhood Associations in an attempt to address any and all concerns regarding the application. Director Kumpuris asked what would be the use of the land that the applicant was wanting to rezone. Ms. Johnston stated that it would be utilized as a buffer around the plant that was currently located adjacent to the property in question. Director Kumpuris stated that he didn't feel comfortable with the request to change the zoning to Mining as he thought it would give the applicant the opportunity to mine in the area in the future should they ever deem it to be profitable. Jordan Johnson, 5729 North Country Club Road: Stated that he had worked with 3-M on the application for months and that it was strictly a paperwork issue. Director Kumpuris stated that if it was just a paperwork issue, he didn't understand why the zoning could not be changed to Open Space or Light Industrial, or something less intense, to reassure the City and the citizens that there would not be any future Mining on the property. 4 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 1,2017 6:00 PM Director Hines made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, to defer Items 10 and 11 until August 15, 2017, to give the applicant time to review their application to determine if any changes needed to be made. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Items 10 and 11 were deferred until August 15, 2017. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item 17) 17. ORDINANCE; G-23-465: To abandon various rights-of-way and plats in the Chamber of Commerce Addition, the Granite Park Addition and the Frisby Addition, located south of Interstate 440 and east & north of Springer Boulevard, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; and 3 absent. (Deferred from June 20, 2017) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: 3M Company, the property owner/abutting property owner, requests to abandon parts of The Chamber of Commerce Addition, Granite Park Addition and Frisby Addition to include lots and rights-of-way, located generally south of Interstate 440,and east and north of Springer Boulevard. (Located in Ward 1) The applicant requested to defer Item 17 until August 15, 2017. 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. APPROVED: 111Pralmi.Ala� is US: . ley, • 'ty Clerk Mark Stodola, Mayor 5