HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-02-20 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
November 2, 2020
6:00 PM
Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
November 2, 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. City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the
following Directors present: Hendrix (via WebEx Teleconferencing); Richardson; Webb
(via WebEx Teleconferencing); Peck (via WebEx Teleconferencing); Hines; Wright;
Kumpuris; Fortson (via WebEx Teleconferencing); Adcock; Vice-Mayor Wyrick; and
Mayor Scott. Director Ken Richardson delivered the invocation followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance.
DEFERRALS:
3. RESOLUTION: To authorize the Mayor, City Manager and City Clerk to enter into a
Transfer Agreement for ownership of right-of-way from the City of Little Rock, Arkansas,
to the Arkansas Department of Transportation; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval. (Deferred at staff's request until November 17, 2020)
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the Mayor, City Manager and City Clerk to execute agreements
and deeds for the transfer of ownership of land and rights-of-way from the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, to the Arkansas Department of Transportation for the widening and reconstruction of
Interstate 30.
Director Hines made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to defer Item 3 until
November 17, 2020. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item 3
was deferred until November 17, 2020.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 2 and Items 4 - 12)
1. RESOLUTION NO. 15,328: 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 contract with Oakley Fertilizer,
Inc.,for the purchase of Pre-Treated Rock Salt in bulk.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 15,329: To recognize a variance from Chapter 13 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from the Construction Standards of
Structures located within the 100-Year Floodplain for the National State Wellness
Dispensary, located at 900 South Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, Arkansas; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to recognize a variance from the Floodplain Standards the Natural State
Wellness Dispensary, located at 900 South Rodney Parham Road.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 15,330: To authorize the City Manager to enter into an annual
contract with The McPherson Companies, Inc., in an annual amount not to exceed
$150,000.00, for Oils and Lubricants for the Fleet Services Department; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval.
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Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with The McPherson
Companies, Inc.,for the purchase of Oils and Lubricants for use in all City Vehicles and Equipment.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 15,331: To transfer title of the property located at 2021 South
Maple Street, from the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to Anthony Lemmons, to be used
for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. (Land Bank
Commission: 8 ayes and 0 nays) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: In an effort by the land bank to maximize the City's revitalization efforts, staff would like
to transfer the 1,184 square-feet single-family rehab structure located at 2021 South Maple Street
Little Rock,Arkansas, to Anthony Lemmons.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 15,332: To authorize the City Manager to submit to the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development the Amended 2020 Annual
Action Plan and Amended 2016 — 2020 Consolidated Plan to include supplemental
allocation of CDBG-CV3 Funds; and for other purposes.
Synopsis: A resolution to approve the submission of the Amended 2020 Annual Action Plan and
Amended 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development to
include CDBG-CV3 supplemental allocation of$1,016,477, and to authorize the City Manager to enter
into contracts for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding with identified
organizations for a period of one(1)-year.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 15,333: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Western Economic Services, in an amount not to exceed $59,785.00, for Consulting
Services for the 2021-2025 Five Year Consolidate Plan and Analysis of Impediments to
Fair Housing; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into contract with Western Economic
Services, for Consultant Services in updating the 2021-2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 15,334: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with DePaul USA, in an amount not to exceed $54,689.00, for Emergency Solutions
COVID-19 Grant Funding for Street Outreach Services for a one (1)-year period; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into contract with DePaul, for
Emergency Solutions Covid-19 (ESG COVID-19) Grant Funding, for Street Outreach Services within
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 15,335: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with World Services for the Blind, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, for
Emergency Solutions COVID-19 Grant Funding for Rapid-Rehousing and Homeless
Prevention Services for a one (1)-year period; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into contract with World Services for
the Blind, for Emergency Solutions Covid-19 (ESG COVID-19) Grant Funding, for Rapid-Rehousing
and Homeless Prevention Services within the City of Little Rock,Arkansas.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 15,336: To certify local government endorsement of Revolution
Bag, LLC, 8801 Frazier Pike, Little Rock, Arkansas, to participate in the Arkansas Tax
Back Program, as authorized by Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-2706(D) of the Consolidated
Incentive Act of 2003; and for other purposes.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 15,337: To certify local government endorsement of Delta
Plastics of the South, LLC, 8801 Frazier Pike, Little Rock, Arkansas, to participate in the
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Arkansas Tax Back Program, as authorized by Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-2706(D) of the
Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003; and for other purposes.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 15,338: To create the South Main District (SOMA) Temporary
Entertainment District, for approximately nine (9) consecutive weeks starting on
November 3, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2020; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: The South Main District of Downtown Little Rock is seeking Board approval to extend the
Temporary Entertainment District to support outdoor dining areas not adjacent to the associated
restaurant facility.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to approve the Consent
Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent
Agenda was approved.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION
There were no cards received from individuals wanting to speak during Citizen
Communication.
GROUPED ITEMS (Items 13 - 16)
13. ORDINANCE NO. 21,913; Z-4807-R: To amend Little Rock, Arkansas, Ordinance
No. 21,368 (March 7, 2017) to re-approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish
a Planned Office District titled Lot 1, Wellington Park Revised Short-Form PD-O, located
north of Wellington Village Road, just east of the Kirk Road and Wellington Village Road
intersection, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2
absent) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the PD-O, Planned Development — Zoning, as approved
by Ordinance No. 21,368 on March 7, 2017, be re-established. The applicant is requesting that the
PD-O zoning be re-established with no changes, as approved by the Board and Planning
Commission on February 2, 2017. (Located in Ward 5)
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14. ORDINANCE NO. 21,914; Z-4933-J: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Splash Carwash and Oil Change
Revised PCD, located at 15707 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.
(Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays;and 2 absent) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the property at 15707 Chenal Parkway be rezoned from
PCD, Planned Commercial District, to Revised PCD to allow for a carwash and oil change
development. (Located in Ward 5)
15. ORDINANCE NO. 21,915; Z-9530: 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: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2 absent) Staff recommends
approval.
Synopsis: The applicant proposes to rezone the 0.31-acre property located at 4920 Frazier Pike from
AF, Agriculture and Forestry District, to R-4, Two-Family District. The rezoning is proposed in order
to construct one(1) duplex structure on the site. (Located in Ward 1)
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16. ORDINANCE NO. 21,916: To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid; to
authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Arkansas Municipal
League, in an amount not to exceed $427,728.04, for participation by the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, in an Insurance Pool administered by the Arkansas Municipal League
for certain litigations costs, expenses and coverage: to declare an emergency; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: An ordinance to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Arkansas
Municipal League for participation by the City of Little Rock in the Municipal League Defense
Program for 2021.
The ordinances were read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Hines, 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 17 - 20)
17. RESOLUTION NO. 15,339: To express the intent of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, to zone the Little Rock Planning Area southeast of the City of Little Rock; and
for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to express the City's intent to zone the area southeast of the City Limits
within the Little Rock Planning Area.
Director Hines made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, to approve the
resolution. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Wright voting in
opposition, the resolution was approved.
18. ORDINANCE; Z-8089-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish
a Planned Commercial District titled Butler Minor Auto Repair PCD, located at 12601
Alexander Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2
absent) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the property at 12601 Alexander Road be rezoned from
PD-I Planned District — Industrial, and R-2, Single-Family District, to PCD, Planned Commercial
District,to allow for a minor auto repair business. (Located in Ward 7)
The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Hines, 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.
Nadia King: Stated that she did not want to speak; however, she wanted the record to
reflect her opposition to the proposed project.
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Frank King: Stated that he lived in the vicinity of the property in question. Mr. King
stated that it was his understanding that the applicant would be placing storage
containers on the property. Mr. King stated that the applicant had not provided
information has to what exactly he would be utilizing the property for and he was worried
that it would become a junk yard for non-working automobiles.
Reggie Crouse: Stated that the location was approved in 2006 due to the fact that the
building was already on the property. Mr. Crouse stated that the owner had provided no
indication what would be done with the front of the building that faced Alexander Road,
and the neighbors were concerned regarding how the shipping containers would be
utilized.
Alan Zoellne: Stated that he lived on Alexander Road and in looking at the intended
purpose of the property, he saw no connection between minor auto repairs and the vast
amount of proposed storage (shipping containers), and felt that there would be
something else going on other than auto repair.
Sherry Gleber: Stated that she had lived in the area for thirty-two (32) years and she
simply did not want business in her neighborhood.
Planning & Development Director Jamie Collins reported that the property was
previously-approved for a Planned Development of industrial type and was approved for
outside storage. Mr. Collins stated that the application was for a revision to the Planned
Development to make it commercial with a reduction in intensity of use. Mr. Collins
stated that the applicant had proposed the use of four (4), eight (8)-foot by twenty (20)-
foot storage containers, south of the existing commercial building. Mr. Collins stated that
the application would be approved only for auto repair; therefore, there would not be any
auto salvage vehicles and only vehicles that needed to be repaired could be towed to
the location.
Jerry Butler: Stated that he was the applicant and that the storage containers would be
utilized to store parts and tires so that they would not be visible on the outside. Mr.
Butler stated that there was currently a house located on the property, and a privacy
fence would be constructed to separate the house from the auto repair shop. Mr. Butler
stated that in addition to three (3) offices, there would be three (3) bays inside the shop
area in order to pull the vehicles inside to make the repairs.
Vice-Mayor Wyrick asked if cars would be towed to the location for repair. Mr. Butler
stated that occasionally one of his customers might have to tow a wrecked vehicle to the
shop for repairs; however, it would not occur on a regular basis. Director Adcock asked
what would be under the proposed thirty (30)-foot awning. Mr. Butler stated that a
concrete slab would be located under the awning that would allow an individual to pull a
4 vehicle under to have it inspected.
Director Hines asked if the Planned Development - Industrial zoning designation would
remain if the application were denied. Mr. Collins stated that the designation would still
exist and if it fell into non-use for a period of time, it would be cause for revocation.
Vice-Mayor Wyrick made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to call the question
on the vote. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the question to
call the vote was approved.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance failed.
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19. ORDINANCE NO. 21,917; Z-8411-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Residential District titled Harrell Rooming-Boarding/Bed and
Breakfast PRD, located at 3221 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending
the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.
(Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 1 nay;and 2 absent) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the property at 3221 West Markham Street be rezoned
from R-3, Single-Family District,to PRD, Planned Residential District,to allow the existing residential
structure to be used as a Boarding House and Bed and Breakfast. (Located in Ward 3)
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 voice vote of the Board Members present, with
Director Adcock voting in opposition, the ordinance was approved.
20. ORDINANCE NO. 21,918: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 21,817
(December 3, 2019), to adjust the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Ordinance to reflect revenue
and expenditure adjustments for the General Fund, Street Fund, Fleet Fund, Vehicle
Storage Fund, Waste Disposal Fund and Parking Garage Fund; to declare an
emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Twenty-four (24) adjustments need to be made to the 2020 Budget to adjust for changes
in anticipated revenues and expenditures.
The ordinance was read the first time. Director Hines made the motion, seconded by
Director Richardson, 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. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with
Director Adcock voting in opposition, the ordinance was approved. By voice vote of
the Board Members present, with Director Adcock voting in opposition, the emergency
clause was approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 21 - 23)
21. ORDINANCE NO. 21,919; G-23-474: To abandon portions of the right-of-way
location within Vernon Estates Drive, Cameron Street and James M. Henson Drive, in
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Friendship Charter School, along with the abutting property owners, request to abandon
portions of Vernon Estates Drive, Cameron Street and James M. Henson Drive as part of a new
school development which was recently approved (Conditional Use Permit) by the Planning
Commission. The rights-of-way are located east of Chicot Road and south of Baseline Road.
(Located in Ward 2)
Mayor Scott opened the public hearing.
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The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Hines, 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.
Mayor Scott asked if there were individuals present that wished to speak for or against
the item. There being none present, Mayor Scott closed the public hearing.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved.
22. ORDINANCE NO. 21,920; G-23-475: To abandon a portion of the alley located
within Block 16, Hillcrest Addition and adjacent to 1117 Rose Street, in the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The owner of the property located at 1117 Rose Street, along with the other abutting
property owners, requests to abandon portions of the fifteen (15)-foot wide alley right-of-way located
within Block 16, Hillcrest Addition, adjacent to 1117 Rose Street. (Located in Ward 3)
Mayor Scott opened the public hearing.
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.
Mayor Scott asked if there were individuals present that wished to speak for or against
the item.
Christopher Parent: Stated that he was present to represent all the owners with property
adjacent to the location. Mr. Parent stated that residents in the area were forced to park
their vehicles on the street and by abandoning this portion of the alley, they would be
able to park their vehicles in the alley and off the street.
Mayor Scott closed the public hearing.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved.
23. ORDINANCE NO. 21,920; G-23-475: To abandon Utility and Drainage Easements
within the Vernon Place Addition, Wallace Baseline Addition and Brimson's Replat, in
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Friendship Charter School, along with the abutting property owners, request to abandon
several easements within the Vernon Place Addition, Wallace Baseline Acres Addition and
Brimson's Replat, as part of a new school development which was recently approved (Conditional
Use Permit) by the Planning Commission. The proposed school site is located north of Vernon
Estates Drive and east of Chicot Road. (Located in Ward 2)
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Mayor Scott opened the public hearing.
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.
Mayor Scott asked if there were individuals present that wished to speak for or against
the item. There being none present, Mayor Scott closed the public hearing.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 24)
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Wyrick, for the Board to go
into Executive Session for the purpose of appointments to Boards and Commissions. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present. the Board went into Executive
Session.
24. RESOLUTION NO. 15,340: A resolution to make appointments and reappointments
to various City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions; and for other purposes.
Synopsis: Ambulance Authority (1 position); Animal Services Advisory Board (5 positions); City
Beautiful Commission (2 positions); Community Housing Advisory Board (3 positions); Little Rock
Planning Commission (3 positions); Little Rock Sustainability Commission (1 position); and
Metropolitan Housing Alliance Board of Commissioners (1 position)
Ambulance Authority: Appointment of Trey Williams to serve his first five (5)-year
Consumer term, said term to expire on July 5, 2025. By unanimous voice vote of the
Board Members present, the appointment was approved.
Animal Services Advisory Board: Reappointment of Markita Tyler to serve her second
three (3)-year Ward 7 Representative term, said term to expire on November 28, 2023.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was
approved.
City Beautiful Commission: Reappointment of Suzanne Peyton to serve her first three
(3)-year Professional Civil Engineer term, said term to expire on October 19, 2023.
Reappointment of Billie Sanders-Woods to serve her second three (3)-year At-Large
term, said term to expire on October 19, 2023. By unanimous voice vote of the Board
Members present, the appointments were approved.
Community Housing Advisory Board: Appointment of Tyrun Haynie to serve the
unexpired At-Large term of Kermit Tracy, Ill, said term to expire on June 2, 2022. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved.
Little Rock Planning Commission: Appointment of Marlon Haynes to his second three
(3)-year term, said term to expire on November 1, 2023. Appointment of Diana Thomas
to her second three (3)-year term, said term to expire on November 1, 2023.
Appointment of Michael Vickers to his first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on
November 1, 2023. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
appointments were approved.
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Little Rock Sustainability Commission: Appointment of Gerald Turner to fill the
unexpired term of Dr. Michael DeAngelis, said term to expire on February 5, 2022. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved.
Metropolitan Housing Alliance Board of Commissioners: Reappointment of Louis
Jackson to serve his second five (5)-year Resident Commissioner term, said term to
expire on November 1, 2025. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present,
the appointment was 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.
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