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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-05-19 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 5,2019 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 5, 2019 6:00 PM . The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a regular meeting with Mayor Frank Scott, Jr., presiding. City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the following Directors present: Hendrix; Richardson; Webb; Peck; Hines; Wright; Kumpuris; Fortson; Adcock; Vice-Mayor Wyrick; and Mayor Scott. Director Gene Fortson delivered the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 9) 1. MOTION: To approve the minutes of the December 3, 2018, Little Rock City Board of Directors Meetings; and the December 11, 2018, Little Rock City Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 14,930: To February 19, 2019, as the date for a public hearing to consider the issuance of Water Reclamation System Revenue Bonds for the purpose of financing betterments and improvements to the City's Water Reclamation System; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority is requesting that a public hearing to be held to consider the issuance of up to $18,000,000.00 in principal amount of Water Reclamation System Revenue Bonds the acquisition, construction and equipping of betterments and improvements to the System. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 14,931: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Clark Machinery, for a total purchase price of $66,450.00, for the purchase of one (1) Asphalt Roller for the Public Works Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Clark Machinery for the purchase of one(1)Asphalt Roller for the Public Works Department. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 14,932: To authorize the Mayor to execute Quitclaim Deeds to donate undeveloped property owned by the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to Depaul, USA, to be utilized for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. Land Bank:8 ayes and 0 nays. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort maximize the Land Bank's revitalization efforts, the Land Bank Commission and City Staff would like to donate the properties located at 2701 Barber Street, 2705 Welch Street, 2800 Welch Street and 2818 Welch Street. The four (4) undeveloped parcels are vacant lots being donated to DePaul, USA. Director Richardson asked what criteria would be utilized to determine who would be eligible for the affordable housing. Housing & Neighborhood Programs Director Victor Turner stated that representatives from DePaul would be making the determination based on the needs of their clients. Assistant City Manager James Jones stated that over the past several years, that representatives from DePaul had worked with approximately fifty (50) different clients and had secured their placement in housing. Assistant City Manager Jones stated that being homeless was not a criteria for 1 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 5,2019 6:00 PM placement in the proposed affordable housing. Director Peck stated that the housing was for individuals that were formerly homeless, but that had gained employment. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 14,933: To authorize the Mayor, City Manager and City Clerk to execute all documents required for the purchase and demolition of the property located at 3 Curtis Cove for Flood Mitigation purposes; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the Mayor, City Manager and City Clerk to execute agreements and deeds for the purchase and demolition of the property located at 3 Curtis Cove for Flood Mitigation purposes. Director Adcock asked for an explanation of the procedure that the homeowner of the property in question undertook in order to have the structure demolished. Public Works Director Jon Honeywell stated that the removal of the structure from the floodplain floodway was part of a Federally-funded program through FEMA, the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program. Mr. Honeywell stated that the program was voluntary and was available to repetitive loss homes that were involved in the National Flood Insurance Program. Mr. Honeywell stated that anyone that owned a home located within the floodplain was eligible to apply. Mr. Honeywell stated that in 2018, the City conducted outreach based on those repetitive loss homes where there had been multiple loss claims. Mr. Honeywell stated that not only did staff notify those owners, but they had also notified homeowners located in the general area around repetitive loss homes in order to inform them of the program. Mr. Honeywell reported that approximately 500 letters had been sent out to homeowners informing them of the program. Mr. Honeywell stated that as a result of that distribution of information, staff had received no more than twenty (20) inquires, and of those, only five (5) individuals indicated a Notice of Intent to apply. Mr. Honeywell reported that of the five applications, two (2) of them were not approved by the Arkansas Natural Resources, the State Agency that was appointed to oversee the program; two (2) of the applications were withdrawn; and the final application was still in the process of being approved. Mr. Honeywell stated that once the City purchased the property and demolished the structure, all the expenses would be reimbursed through the Federal program. Mr. Honeywell stated that if the property in question had liens, back taxes or a mortgage, those expenses would be paid for by the property owner based on the money given to them by the City for the appraised value of their house. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 14,934: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a Transfer Agreement for Ownership of right-of-way from the Arkansas State Highway Commission for Kanis Road, Shackleford Road and Markham Street; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute agreements and deeds for the transfer of ownership of the right-of-way of Shackelford Road, in the general area of Kanis Road to Markham Street,from the Arkansas Department of Transportation. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 14,935: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Cruse Uniforms and Equipment, Inc., in the total cost of $187,841.55, for the purchase of Duty and Practice Ammunition for the Little Rock Police Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Police Department is requesting approval to purchase duty and practice ammunition from Cruse Uniforms and Equipment,Inc.,through State Contract No.4600033832. 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 5,2019 6:00 PM 8. RESOLUTION NO. 14,936: To authorize the City Manager to enter into an Extension Agreement with the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau to manage and operate the Little Rock River Market and Riverfest Amphitheater for a twelve (12)- month term beginning January 1, 2019; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: This resolution allows the City to partner with the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau to operate and manage the Little Rock River Market and Riverfest Amphitheater for one (1), twelve(12)-month period. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 14,937: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Rainey Electronics, Inc., for a total purchase price of $225,043.35, for the purchase of new scoreboards for twenty-seven (27) locations throughout the City of Little Rock's Parks System; andfor other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to purchase new scoreboards from Rainey Electronics, Inc.,for twenty-seven (27) locations throughout the City's Parks System. 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. Mayor Scott asked that the record reflect that Director Webb recused on Item 4 due to the fact that she was on the DePaul Board of Directors. Mayor Scott stated that he had" received an Agenda Card from an individual that had wanted to speak on Items 4 and 8 and that he had failed to acknowledge receipt of those cards. Russ Racop, 301 Alamo Drive: Stated that he was against Item 4 and that he didn't think there were any community meetings held in the area regarding the proposed affordable housing. Assistant City Manager Jones stated that the rezoning process was followed and that there were in fact a series of public meetings that were held. Director Richardson stated that in regards to Item 4, he would like to change his vote on to Nay. City Attorney Tom Carpenter stated that with a unanimous vote of the Board, he would be allowed to change his vote. Director Hendrix made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to allow Director Richardson's vote on Item 4 to be to a Nay. By roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Hendrix; Richardson; Kumpuris; and Fortson. Nays: Peck; Hines; Wright; Adcock; and Vice-Mayor Wyrick. Recusal: Webb. By a vote of four (4) ayes, five (5) nays and one (1) recusal, the motion failed. Russ Racop, 301 Alamo Drive: Stated that he was against Item 8 and felt that an Event Manager needed to be hired to run the River Market. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Roderick Talley: Public Safety. 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 5,2019 6:00 PM Kimberly Kenney, 5801 West 57th Street: Rev. C.B. Robinson, 4 Eagle Nest Court: Cheatam Park. Deacon Henlee Watson, 1920 East 6th Street: Cheatam Park. GROUPED ITEMS (Items 10 - 14) 10. ORDINANCE NO. 21,690; Z-9380: 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: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of the 11.441-acre property located at 15123 Alexander Road is requesting that the property be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District,to AF, Agriculture and Forestry District. (Located in Ward 7) 11. ORDINANCE NO. 21,691: To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to issue a Sole-Source Purchase Order to Axon Enterprise, Inc., in the total cost of$140,313.00, excluding taxes, for the purchase of forty (40) Less- Than-Lethal Electronic Control Devises, including Holsters, Cameras, Warranties and Taser Cartridges for the Little Rock Police Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: The Little Rock Police Department is requesting approval to award a Sole-Source . Purchase Order to Axon Enterprise, Inc., as the sole manufacturer for Less-Than-Lethal Electronic Control Devices and to purchase forty(40)devices and the related holsters cameras,and warranties, as well as Taser cartridges for practice and duty purposes. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 21,692: To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to issue a Sole-Source Purchase Order to The Lilly Company, in an amount not to exceed $76,750.00, for the purchase of two (2) GO-4 Interceptor Carts for the Public Works Department; and for other purposes: Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a Sole-Source Purchase Order authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with The Lilly Company for the purchase of two (2) GO-4 Interceptor Carts for the Public Works Parking Enforcement Division. 13. ORDINANCE NO. 21,693: To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to issue a Sole-Source Purchase Order to Sunbelt Fire, in an amount not to exceed $270,000.00, for E-One Fire Trucks Parks and Services for the Fleet Services Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a Sole-Source Purchase Order authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Sunbelt Fire for E-One Parts and Service. 14. ORDINANCE NO. 21,694: To create the Age-Friendly Little Rock Commission; to declare an emergency;and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. The ordinances were read the 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 Wright, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on third reading. Byunanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended ded and the ordinances were read a third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinances were approved. By 4 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 5,2019 6:00 PM unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for Item 14 was approved. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Items 15) Director Kumpuris made the motion, seconded by Director Peck, for the Board to go into Executive Session for the purpose of making appointments to the various City Boards and Commissions. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Board went into Executive Session. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 14,938: A resolution to make appointments and reappointments to various City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Board of Adjustment (2 positions); City Beautiful Commission (3 positions); Little Rock Parks and Recreation Commission (1 position); Little Rock Sustainability Commission (15 positions); Little Rock Zoo Board of Governors (3 positions); MacArthur Military History Museum Commission (13 positions); Racial & Cultural Diversity Commission (3 positions); and Sister Cities Commission (1 position). Board of Adjustment: Reappointment of Frank Allison to serve his second three (3)-year Civil Engineer term, said term to expire on February 19, 2022. City Beautiful Commission: Appointment of Phillis Anderson to serve her first three (3)- year At-Large term, said term to expire on October 19, 2021. Appointment of Troy Laha to serve his first three (3)-year Professional Civil Engineer term, said term to expire on October 19, 2021. Little Rock Parks & Recreation Commission: Appointment of Demetria Murdock to serve her first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on January 31, 2022. Little Rock Sustainability Commission: Appointment of Jan Baker to serve an initial one (1)-year term, said term to expire on February 5, 2020. Appointment of Dr. Michael T. DeAngelis to serve his first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 5, 2022. Appointment of Theodore Duensing to serve an initial two (2)-year term, said term to expire on February 5, 2021. Appointment of Tenika 'Niki' Evansingston to serve her first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 5, 2022. Appointment of Rachel Furman to serve her first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 5, 2022. Appointment of Ronald Hughes to serve an initial two (2)-year term, said term to expire on February 5, 2021. Appointment of Andrew Jester to serve an initial two (2)-year term, said term to expire on February 5, 2021. Appointment of Micah McLain to serve an initial one (1)-year term, said term to expire on. February 5, 2020. Appointment of Uta Meyer to serve her first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 5, 2022. Appointment of Brittany Nichols to serve her first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 5, 2022. Appointment of Michael Nichols to serve an initial two (2)-year term, said term to expire on February 5, 2021. Appointment of Randy Pierce to serve an initial two (2)-year term, said term to expire on February 5, 2021. Appointment of Casey Shepard to serve an initial one (1)-year term, said term to expire on February 5, 2020. Appointment of Linda K. Smith to serve an initial one (1)-year term, said term to expire on February 5, 2020. Appointment of Karen Zuccardi to serve an initial one (1)-year term, said term to expire on February 5, 2020. Little Rock Zoo Board of Governors: Appointment of Adrienne Collins to serve her first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 16, 2022. Reappointment of Chris McCall to serve his first second three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 16, 5 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 5,2019 6:00 PM 2022. Reappointment of Wendie Weare to serve her his second three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 16, 2022. MacArthur Military History Museum Commission: Appointment of Andrew Amstutz to serve his first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2022. Reappointment of Fred Boosey to serve his second three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2022. Appointment of Paula Furlough to serve her first three (3)- year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2022. Appointment of Markham Howe to serve his first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2022. Reappointment of Helen Leigh to serve her third three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2022. Reappointment of.David McDaniel to serve his second three (3)- year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2022. Appointment of Joseph McKay to serve his first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2022. Appointment of Wayne Norton to serve his first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2022. Reappointment of Hayden Rather to serve her second three (3)- year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2022. Reappointment of Jeffrey Thatcher to serve his second three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2022. Racial & Cultural Diversity Commission: Reinstatement of LeQuieta Grayson to serve her second three (3)-year Little Rock School Board Representative term, said term to expire on March 31, 2022. Appointment of Slyvia Theodon to fill the unexpired Ward 5 term of Britt Johnson, said term to expire on March 31, 2021. Sister Cities Commission: Appointment of Deneen Hill to serve her first five (5)-year term, said term to expire on January 5, 2024. Vice-Mayor Wyrick made the motion, seconded by Director Kumpuris, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were approved. 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 ",I APPROVED: ,----- Sus- La a ity Clerk Frank Scott, Jr., Mayor 6