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