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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-07-20 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting July 7,2020 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting July 7, 2020 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. Deputy City Clerk Allison Segars called the roll with the following Directors present: Hendrix (via WebEx Teleconferencing); Richardson (via WebEx Teleconferencing); Webb (via WebEx Teleconferencing); Peck (via WebEx Teleconferencing); Hines; Wright; Fortson (via WebEx Teleconferencing); Adcock; Vice- Mayor Wyrick (via WebEx Teleconferencing); and Mayor Scott. Directors Absent: Kumpuris. Director Capi Peck delivered the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ADDITIONS: M-1 RESOLUTION: To ratify appointments to the Little Rock Advertising and Promotion Commission; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Appointment of Nick Roye to serve his first four (4)-year Industry Representative term, said term to expire on May 1, 2024. Reappointment of Pamela Smith to serve her second four (4)- year At-Large term,said term to expire on May 1,2024. M-2 RESOLUTION: To strongly urge owners and managers of residential rental property to cease current eviction actions, and to delay future eviction actions pending a significant decrease in unemployment because of the Covid-19 Pandemic; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. City Attorney Tom Carpenter stated that a concern had been raised regarding the wording in Section 3 of the resolution. City Attorney Carpenter stated that as a result of the various edits, some of the wording had inadvertently been left out. City Attorney Carpenter stated that the correct wording for Section 3 be as follows: Section 3. To the same end, and in the same strongest possible terms, the Board of Directors urges the landlords with residential property, to the extent that a landlord of residential property has any such discretion, not report any late, or unpaid, rental payments or late fees incurred since the March 11, 2020, Declaration of a State Emergency because of the COVID-19 in order to avoid future economic hardship for renters of residential property adversely impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Vice-Mayor Wyrick asked if she owned rental property, residential or commercial, should she recuse from voting on the item. City Attorney Carpenter stated that she did not have to recuse due to the fact that the Conflict of Interest provisions dealt with an actual financial benefit or impact upon a member of the governing body. City Attorney Carpenter stated that the resolution would not result in that; therefore, she would not need to recuse. City Attorney Carpenter stated that she was free to make the declaration that she did in fact own property. Vice-Mayor Wyrick stated that she would like to make it public for the record that she did own residential rental property. 1 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting July 7,2020 6:00 PM M-3 ORDINANCE: To amend the boundaries and hours of the permanent River Market Entertainment District; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. M-4 ORDINANCE: To dispense with the requirement of a competitive selection process and to authorize the City Manager to extend the current AT&T Plexar Phone Contract for one (1) additional year, in an amount not to exceed $64,776.96, plus applicable taxes and fees, to allow for the testing of new devises and installation to complete the upgrade of the City's Voice-Over Internet Phone System; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To extend the current AT&T Plexar Contract to provide service to facilities that are outside the City's Fiber Network and are not compatible with the Voice-Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Phone System. This includes Fire Stations, Resource Centers and other facilities not meeting VoIP requirements. Director Wright made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to add Item M-1 to the Consent Agenda, Item M-2 to the Separate Items, Item M-3 to the Separate Items and Item M-4 to the Grouped Items. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Directors Hines and Adcock voting in opposition to adding Item M-2 to the agenda, Item M-1 was added to the Consent Agenda, Item M-2 was added to the Separate Items, Item M-3 was added to the Separate Items and Item M-4 was added to the Grouped Items. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 12 and Item M-1) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 15,247: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Mark McLarty Ford, for a total purchase price of $143,524.00, for the purchase of four (4) Ford F-150 Trucks and one (1) Ford F-250 Truck for the Public Works Department Solid Waste Division; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Mark McLarty Ford for the purchase of four (4) Ford F-150 Trucks and one (1) Ford F-250 Truck for the Public Works Department Solid Waste Division. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 15,248: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with River City Hydraulics, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $206,272.38, for the purchase of a Durapack 5000 Rear Loader for the Public Works Department Solid Waste Division; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with River City Hydraulics, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Durapack 5000 Rear Loader for the Public Works Department Solid Waste Division. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 15,249: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Cisneros Family Construction Group, in an amount not to exceed $57,717.60, for the Claybrook Road Drainage Improvement Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax and the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Cisneros Family Construction, for the Claybrook Road Drainage Improvements, Project No. 07-15-DR-275, Bid No. 561. (Located in Ward 7) 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting July 7,2020 6:00 PM 4. RESOLUTION NO. 15,250: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Redstone Construction Group, in an amount not to exceed $177,942.60, for the Longlea Drive Culvert Replacement Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 3/8- Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax and the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Redstone Construction Group, Inc.,for the Longlea Drive Culvert Replacement, Project No. 04-17-DR-171, Bid No.898. (Located in Ward 4) 5. RESOLUTION NO. 15,251: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with D&J Red Iron and Aggregates, Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $448,069.37, for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drainage Improvement Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax and the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with D&J Red Iron and Aggregates, Ltd., for the Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr., Drive Drainage Improvements, Project No. 1-17- DR-53, Bid No.899. (Located in Ward 1) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 15,252: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with D&J Red Iron and Aggregates, Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $114,816.00, for the Pecan Lake Drainage Improvement Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax and the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with D&J Red Iron and Aggregates, Ltd., for Pecan Lake Drainage Improvements, Project No. 07-17-ST-276, Bid No. 900. (Located in Ward 7) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 15,253: To authorize the City Manager to award a Professional Engineering Services Contract to Crafton, Tull & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $72,000.00, for the design of intersection improvements on Fourche Dam Pike at Interstate 440 and the railroad crossing; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax and the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Crafton, Tull & Associates, Inc., for Professional Engineering Consultant Services for the Fourche Dam Pike at Interstate 440 Traffic Signal Improvements. (Located in Ward 1) 8. RESOLUTION NO. 15,254: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with ConvergeOne, at an annual cost of $55,685.70, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the annual renewal of Cisco Equipment Maintenance for the City's Core Network Infrastructure; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into an annual renewal contract with ConvergeOne for Cisco Equipment Maintenance, which provides service and support for the City's Core Network Infrastructure. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 15,255: To authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Jimmy and Lisa Herrin for the purchase of approximately two (2) acres of land, for use by the Little Rock Port Authority for Economic Prospect Recruitment; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 15,256: To authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Thomas R H/S L Family Revocable Trust for the purchase of approximately fifty-five (55) 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting July 7,2020 6:00 PM acres of land, for use by the Little Rock Port Authority for Economic Prospect Recruitment; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 15,257: To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any documents necessary to accept a Quitclaim Deed from the Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 15,258: To approve a modification of the Lease Agreement between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, the Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission and FWH II Little Rock, LLC, to defer the rental payment due April 1, 2020, July 1, 2020, and October 1, 2020, until eight (8) payments to be made in 2021 and 2022; to consider a further modification of terms of the Lease Agreement occasioned by the COVID-19 Pandemic; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. M-1 RESOLUTION NO. 15,261: To ratify appointments to the Little Rock Advertising and Promotion Commission; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Appointment of Nick Roye to serve his first four (4)-year Industry Representative term, said term to expire on May 1, 2024. Reappointment of Pamela Smith to serve her second four (4)- year At-Large term,said term to expire on May 1,2024. 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 Ronnie Morgan: Little Rock Civil Service Commission. Rachel Hale (via e-mail): Fiscal Year 2021 Budget and Little Rock Police Department Budget. GROUPED ITEMS (Items 13 - 19 and Item M-4) 13. ORDINANCE NO. 21,878; Z-4343-MM: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Revised Planned Commercial District titled Saddle Creek Phase 2 Revised Short-Form PCD, located at the northeast corner of Cantrell Road and Ranch Boulevard, 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 applicant is requesting that the property at the northeast corner of Cantrell Road and Ranch Boulevard be rezoned from PCD, Planned Commercial District, to Revised PCD to allow for the development of two(2) lots within a three(3)-lot commercial development. (Located in Ward 5) 14. ORDINANCE NO. 21,879; Z-4470-M: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Revised Planned Commercial District titled Chenal Park Center Short- Form PCD, located at 15100 — 15198 Chenal Parkway, 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 applicant is requesting that the property at 15100 — 15198 Chenal Parkway be rezoned from C-2, Shopping Center District, to PCD, Planned Commercial District, to allow for the 4 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting July 7,2020 6:00 PM development of two (2) lots (Lots 1 and 5) within the five (5)-lot Chenal Park Center. (Located in Ward 5) 15. ORDINANCE NO. 21,880; Z-5617-B: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Kirkland Long-Form PCD, located at the southwest corner of Chenal Parkway and Kirk Road, 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 applicant is requesting that the property at the southwest corner of Chenal Parkway and Kirk Road be rezoned from PCD, Planned Commercial District, (expired),to PCD to allow a multi- lot commercial development. (Located in Ward 5) 16. ORDINANCE NO. 21,881; Z-6408-B: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church Parish Hall Short Form POD, located at 1622 Marshall Street, 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 applicant is requesting that the property at 1622 Marshall Street be rezoned from R-3, Single-Family District, to POD, Planned Office District,to allow for the construction of a Parish Hall Building and associated parking lot to serve an existing church facility. (Located in Ward 1) 17. ORDINANCE NO. 21,882; Z-8349-A: To repeal Ordinance No. 20,012 (August 4, 2008), to revoke a Planned Commercial District titled John Barrow Neighborhood Association Open Air Market Short-Form PCD, to reclassify property located west of South University Avenue and south of West 32nd Street, in the Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The property owner is requesting that the PCD, Planned Commercial District, zoning for the property located west of South University Avenue and south of West 32nd Street, be revoked and the previous C-3,General Commercial District,zoning be restored. (Located in Ward 6) 18. ORDINANCE NO. 21,883; Z-9183-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned District— Residential titled Parkside at Wildwood Revised Long- Form PD-R, located south of Denny Road, east of Wildwood Place Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes and 0 nays. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the property located south of Denny Road and east of Wildwood Place Circle be rezoned from PD-R, Planned District — Residential, to Revised PD-R to allow for the continuation and build-out of the Parkside at Wildwood Single-Family Subdivision. (Located in Ward 5) 19. ORDINANCE NO. 21,884; Z-9505: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Lot 9R and AR Capitol View Addition Short-Form PRD, located at 321 Rice Street, 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 applicant is requesting that the property located at 321 Rice Street be rezoned from R-3, Single-Family District, and 1-2, Light Industrial District, to PRD, Planned Residential District, to allow for the construction of two(2)single-family residences. (Located in Ward 3) M-4 ORDINANCE NO. 21,890: To dispense with the requirement of a competitive selection process and to authorize the City Manager to extend the current AT&T Plexar Phone Contract for one (1) additional year, in an amount not to exceed $64,776.96, plus 5 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting July 7,2020 6:00 PM applicable taxes and fees, to allow for the testing of new devices and installation to complete the upgrade of the City's Voice-Over Internet Phone System; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To extend the current AT&T Plexar Contract to provide service to facilities that are outside the City's Fiber Network and are not compatible with the Voice-Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Phone System. This includes Fire Stations, Resource Centers and other facilities not meeting VoIP requirements. The ordinances were read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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 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. SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 20— 27, Item M-2 and Item M-3) 20. RESOLUTION NO. 15,259: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Shields and Associates, in an amount not to exceed $2,439,329.41, for the 12th Street Jumpstart Improvement Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the City-match from the 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax and the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Shields and Associates, for the 12th Street Jumpstart Improvement Project, ArDOT Project No. 061552, Bid No. 889. (Located in Ward 2) Director Adcock asked for an overview of the proposed contract. Public Works Director Jon Honeywell stated that the project was a collaboration between the City of Little Rock, the Arkansas Department of Transportation and Metroplan to make drainage improvements and add.streetscaping and sidewalks along Pine and Cedar Streets from 12th Street to 14th Street, in an effort to make it more pedestrian friendly. Mr. Honeywell stated that several public meetings were held for the citizens to attend to hear about the project and to ask any questions or voice their concerns. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to approve the resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was approved. 21. RESOLUTION NO. 15,260: To create the South of Main (SOMA) Temporary Entertainment District, for eight (8) consecutive weeks starting on July 7, 2020; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The South Main District of Downtown Little Rock is seeking approval from the Board of Directors for a Temporary Entertainment District to support outdoor dining areas not adjacent to the associated restaurant facility. Director Hines made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to approve the resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was approved. 6 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting July 7,2020 6:00 PM 22. ORDINANCE NO. 21,885; Z-2246-C: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled The Residences at Pettaway Short-Form POD, located at 2020 Vance Street, 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 applicant is requesting that the property at 2020 Vance Street be rezoned from PD-R, Planned District — Residential, to POD, Planned Office District, to allow for a multifamily development. (Located in Ward 1) The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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 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. 23. ORDINANCE NO. 21,886; Z-9509: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Industrial District titled McClean Lofts Short-Form PID, located at 1020 East 6th Street, 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 applicant is requesting that the property located at 1020 East 6th Street be rezoned from UU, Urban Use District, to PID, Planned Industrial District, to allow for the conversion of an existing industrial/manufacturing building into a mixed-use facility. (Located in Ward 1) The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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 Hines, 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. 24. ORDINANCE NO. 21,887: To amend Little Rock, Arkansas, Ordinance No. 21,761 (July 23, 2019), to increase the amount of time a Temporary Entertainment District is allowed to exist; to declare an emergency; and for other.purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To amend Ordinance No. 21,761, which was adopted July 23, 2019, to increase the amount of time a Temporary Entertainment District, is allowed to exist. The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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 Hines 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. 7 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting July 7,2020 6:00 PM Director Adcock asked how long the extensions would be and what the qualifications were to request an extension. Planning & Development Director Jamie Collins stated that the original ordinance set a maximum number of five (5) days that a Temporary Entertainment District could exist. Mr. Collins stated that an applicant could reapply; however, it had to be twenty-four (24) hours after the temporary district had expired. Mr. Collins stated that in establishing the Little Rock Dine Out Initiative, the determination was made that in order to keep the applicant from having to make multiple applications for the same area, the ordinance needed to be amended to allow an applicant the maximum of a 120 days. Mr. Collins stated that each application would have to come before the Board for approval. _ 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. 25. ORDINANCE NO. 21,888: To create an Article V to Chapter 18 of the Little Rock, Ark., Revised Code of Ordinances (1988), to establish an enhanced penalty for certain misdemeanors that qualify as a Hate Crime, or as hate intimidation; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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 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. Director Hines asked who would be responsible for the prosecution of the Article. City Attorney Carpenter stated that the Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney's Office had given his office prosecutorial authority. City Attorney Carpenter stated that the Prosecuting Attorney's Office would have to conduct the investigation of the underlying misdemeanor, and then they would depend on the City Attorney's Office to prosecute the ordinance violation. Director Webb thanked everyone for their work and support of the ordinance. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved. 26. ORDINANCE: To extend the existing contract with Waste Management of Arkansas to provide Curbside Recycling Services within the corporate limits of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; to declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid for an additional three (3) years on the contract; to authorize entry into a contract with Waste Management of Arkansas to provide Curbside Recycling for solid waste customers until March 31, 2024; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. (1st Reading held on June 23, 2020) 8 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting July 7,2020 6:00 PM The ordinance was read the second time. Due to the fact that there was no motion or second to advance the ordinance to third reading, the ordinance will be placed on the July 21, 2020, Board of Directors Agenda. 27. ORDINANCE: To amend portions of provisions of Little Rock, Ark., Rev. Code Chapter 28, Article 1, § 28-28 (1988), as to the collection of fees; and for other purposes. (1st Reading held on June 23,2020) The ordinance was read the second time. Due to the fact that there was no motion or second to advance the ordinance to third reading, the ordinance will be placed on the July 21, 2020, Board of Directors Agenda. Latisha Huggler (via e-mail): Stated that she was against the increase and asked that the Board vote against the proposed contract. Chad Little_: Stated that if the Board voted to extend the contract, the collection of glass needed to be removed. M-2 RESOLUTION: To strongly urge owners and managers of residential rental property to cease current eviction actions, and to delay future eviction actions pending a significant decrease in unemployment because of the Covid-19 Pandemic; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Director Adcock stated that by passing this resolution, it would not only give false hope to individuals that were currently renting properties, but it had the potential of causing anxiety among the owners of residential property. Director Hines stated that his biggest issue was that the item was placed on the agenda without any input or discussion process. Director Hines made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to defer Item M-2 until July 21, 2020. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Directors Richardson and Webb voting in opposition, Item M-2 was deferred until July 21, 2020. M-3 ORDINANCE NO. 21,889: To amend the boundaries and hours of the permanent River Market Entertainment District; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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 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. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause was approved. 9 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting July 7,2020 6:00 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 28) Director Hines made the motion, seconded by Director Wright for the Board to go into Executive Session for the purpose of Board and Commission appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Board went into Executive Session. 28. RESOLUTION NO. 15,262: A resolution to make appointments and reappointments to various City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Historic District Commission (4 positions); Land Bank Commission (1 position); Little Rock Port Authority(1 position);and MacArthur Military History Museum Commission(4 positions). Little Rock Port Authority: Appointment of Stan Hastings to serve his first five (5)-year term, said term to expire on July 6, 2025. MacArthur Military History Museum Commission: Appointment of Bruce Wesson to serve his first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2023. Director Hines made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were approved. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Fortson, to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: APPROVED: Ainn Allison Segars, ; _ • ty City Clerk Frank Scott, Jr., 10