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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-19-21 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 19, 2021 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 19, 2021 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; Webb; Peck; Wright; Wyrick; Kumpuris; Phillips; Adcock; Vice-Mayor Hines; and Mayor Scott. City Attorney Tom Carpenter delivered the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ADDITIONS: M-1 RESOLUTION: To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Lease Agreement and an Estoppel and Consent to lease, of property at the Arkansas Arts Center located in MacArthur Park; and for other purposes. M-2 RESOLUTION: To amend repeal Subsection 2 of Ark., Revised Code § 2-50 (1988); declare an emergency; and for other purposes. DEFERRALS: 16. ORDINANCE; Z-7091-A: 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: 7 ayes;3 nays;and 1 absent) Staff recommends approval. (Deferred at the applicant's request until February 2, 2021) Synopsis: The owner of the 11.66-acre property located at the north end of Brookside Drive, east of Reservoir Road, is requesting that the property be reclassified from PRD, Planned Residential District,to R-5, Urban Residence District. (Located in Ward 4) Vice-Mayor Hines made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to add Item M-1 to the Consent Agenda, to add Item M-2 to the Grouped Items and to defer Item 16 until February 2, 2021. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item M-1 was added to the Consent Agenda, Item M-2 was added to the Grouped Items and Item 16 was deferred until February 2, 2021. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 5, Items 7— 8 & Item M-1) Director Webb made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to vote on Item 6 separately. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion was approved. 1. MOTION: To approve the minutes of the November 17, 2020, Little Rock City Board of Directors Meeting. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 15,374; G-24-057: To set February 2, 2021, as the date of public hearing on the request to abandon a Sanitary Sewer Easement, located within the 1 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 19, 2021 6:00 PM northeast portion of the property located at 3424 West 25m Street, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 15,375; G-25-224: To create the Hillcrest Temporary Entertainment District, for two (2) days on February 4, 2021, and March 4, 2021; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Hillcrest District of Little Rock is seeking approval for a Temporary Entertainment District to encourage visitors to the Hillcrest area during the neighborhood's traditional First Thursday Monthly Evening Shopping Event and to further promote the business members of the Hillcrest Merchant's Association. (Located in Ward 3) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 15,376: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Granite Mountain Quarries, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, for the purchase of Rock, Gravel and Aggregate for the Operations and Solid Waste Divisions of the Public Works Departments and the Parks & Recreation Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Granite Mountain Quarries for the purchase of Rock, Gravel and Aggregate for the maintenance of roads, parks and landfill. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 15,377: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract Graylee Construction & Demolition, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $134,326.43, for the Vimy Ridge Culvert Extension Project; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Graylee Construction & Demolition, LLC, for the Vimy Ridge Culvert Extension Project, Bid No. 1079. (Located in Ward 7) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 15,379: To make Mayoral and Board of Directors Liaison/Member Appointments to represent the City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions; and for other purposes. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 15,380: To appropriate $50,000.00 to the Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to approve an appropriation of $50,000.00 to the Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park to assist in meeting the operating expenses for the 2021 Fiscal Year. M-1 RESOLUTION NO. 15,381: To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Lease Agreement and an Estoppel and Consent to lease, of property at the Arkansas Arts Center located in MacArthur Park; and for other purposes. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, to approve the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda. GROUPED ITEMS (Items 9 — 14 and Item M-2) 9. ORDINANCE NO. 21,947; A-338: To accept the Hastings Annexation, to add certain lands to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 ayes;0 nays;and 1 absent) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To accept the annexation of approximately forty (40) acres, along and south of Cooper Orbit Road, west of the Cooper OrbitlKirby/Kanis Roads intersection (approximately 14200 - 14600 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 19, 2021 6:00 PM blocks of Cooper Orbit Road) to the City of Little Rock. (Located within the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) 10. ORDINANCE NO. 21,948; Z-2502-F: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Revised Planned Commercial District titled New Africa Development Revised PCD, located at the southeast corner of West 40th Street and Potter Street, and to revoke a portion of a Planned Commercial District titled New Africa Development Long-Form PCD, located at the southwest Corner of West 40th Street and Whitfield 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 the southeast corner of West 40th Street and Potter Street be rezoned from PCD, Planned Commercial District, to Revised PCD, and that the existing PCD zoning at the southwest corner of West 40th Street and Whitfield Street be revoked. (Located in Ward 6) 11. ORDINANCE NO. 21,949; Z-6274-D: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Revised Planned Commercial District titled Ahern Rentals Revised PCD, located at 9110 Interstate 30, 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 9110 Interstate 30 be rezoned from PCD, Planned Commercial District, to Revised PCD to allow for an equipment rental, sales and repair business. (Located in Ward 7) 12. ORDINANCE NO. 21,950; Z-9535: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Revised Planned Office District titled Taylor Loop Creek Office POD, located at 16100 Cantrell 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 located at 16100 Cantrell Road be rezoned from R-2, Single-Family District, to POD, Planned Office District, and OS, Open Space District to allow for a new office development. (Located in Ward 5) 13. ORDINANCE NO. 21,951; Z-9456: 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 2.06 acres of property located in the 1000/1100 blocks of Jonesboro Drive(east side) is requesting that the property be reclassified from R-3, Single-Family District, to 0- 1, Quiet Office District. (Located in Ward 2) 14. ORDINANCE NO. 21,952: To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to extend the contract with the Arkansas Municipal League Municipal Vehicle Program, at a total cost of $950,000.00, to administer a Self-Insurance Program for the City of Little Rock's Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Request for a Sole-Source Ordinance to approve participation in an insurance pool administered by the Arkansas Municipal League for certain litigation costs,expenses and coverage. M-2 ORDINANCE NO. 21,953: To amend repeal Subsection 2 of Ark., Revised Code § 2-50 (1988); declare an emergency; and for other purposes. The ordinances were read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on second reading. 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 19,2021 6:00 PM 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 Vice-Mayor Hines, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinances were read a third time. Director Phillips stated that he would like the record to reflect that he would be recusing from voting on Item 12. By voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinances were approved. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Adcock voting in opposition, the emergency clause was approved. SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 15 and Items 17 - 20) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 15,378: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, to provide Economic Development Consulting Services; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce for Economic Development Consulting Services. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, to approve the resolution. By roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Peck; Wright; Wyrick; Kumpuris; Phillips; Adcock; and Vice-Mayor Hines. Nays: Hendrix; Richardson; and Webb. By a vote of seven (7) ayes and three (3) nays, the resolution was approved. 15. ORDINANCE NO. 21,954; Z-4517-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled La Arandas Taqueria Private Club PCD, located at 4721 Baseline 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 located at 4721 Baseline Road be rezoned from C-3, General Commercial District, to PCD, Planned Commercial District,to allow for a portion of an existing strip center building to be used as a private club(restaurant with alcohol sales). (Located in Ward 2) The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Peck, 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 Peck, 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 ordinance was approved. 17. ORDINANCE; Z-9529: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Syed Ali PRD, located at 7520 North Chicot Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 2 nays; 0 absent; and 1 abstention) (1St, 2nd & 3rd Readings held on December 15, 2020) (Deferred from December 15, 2020) Staff recommends approval. 4 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 19, 2021 6:00 PM Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the property at 7520 North Chicot Road be rezoned from R-2, Single-Family District, to PRD, Planned Residential District, to allow an eight (8)-unit residential development. (Located in Ward 7) City Manager Bruce Moore stated that both Items 17 and 18 had been read three (3) times at the December 15, 2020, Board of Directors Meeting; however, after the three (3) readings, the item had been deferred until that evening. By voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance failed. 18. ORDINANCE NO. 21,956; Z-9539: 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; 2 nays; and 0 absent) (15i, 2"d& 3rd Readings held on December 15, 2020) (Deferred from December 15, 2020) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of the 0.80-acre property located at 8300 Geyer Springs Road is requesting that the property be reclassified from 0-3, General Office District, to C-3, General Commercial District. (Located in Ward 2) Director Richardson stated that he would like for Item 18 to be deferred for thirty (30) days due to the fact that neighborhood representatives had been trying to meet with the owner; however, they had been unable to convene a meeting. Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to defer Item 18 until February 16, 2022. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion was approved and Item 18 was deferred until February 16, 2022. 19. ORDINANCE NO. 21,957: To permit Dockless Mobility Technology within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; to amend Little Rock, Ark., Rev Code §§ 32-463; 32-494; 32- 496 (1988); to permit the use of Dockless Mobility Units on public streets in Central Business Districts, or other designated areas; to establish certain standards for the use of such technology; to establish a Business Licenses Fee and Franchise Fee for use of the City right-of-way; 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 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 Vice-Mayor Hines, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on third reading. Director Kumpuris stated that he could not vote in good conscious to accept money from a Franchise Fee for a service that he considered to be very unsafe. Katharine Derosett: Stated that she was a member of the Little Rock Sustainability Commission and they asked that the Board allow the scooters to operate on the sidewalks, or alternate paths, and not be required to operate in traffic lanes. Director Phillips asked when the funds from the Franchise Fees would become available if the ordinance was approved. Mayor Scott stated that it was his understanding that should the ordinance be passed, the money from the Franchise Fees would be available within days. 5 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 19, 2021 6:00 PM Director Webb asked if a recently-passed State Law would prohibit the City from requiring riders to wear a helmet. City Attorney Tom Carpenter indicated that State Law stated that municipalities had the authority to set safety standards within their jurisdiction. Mayor Scott stated that the ordinance maintained the original language and intent that regulated the use of scooters that were already operational within the City. Mayor Scott stated that the ordinance allowed the City to generate revenue for the use of the City's rights-of-way by the scooter providers and operators. Mayor Scott stated that the fee was $10,000.00, plus an additional $75.00 per device. Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to call the question on the vote. By voice vote of the Board Members present, the question to vote was called. By roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Hendrix; Richardson; Wright; Phillips; and Vice-Mayor Hines. Nays: Webb; Wyrick; Kumpuris; and Adcock. Present: Peck. When asked if she would like to change her Present vote, Director Peck indicated that she would like to change her vote from Present to Aye. The final roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Hendrix; Richardson; Peck; Wright; Phillips; and Vice-Mayor Hines. Nays: Webb; Wyrick; Kumpuris; and Adcock. By a vote of six (6) ayes and four (nays), the ordinance passed. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Directors Adcock and Wyrick voting in opposition, the emergency clause was approved. 20. RESOLUTION NO. 15,382: To support a Targeted Community Development Initiative to address the lack of development in strategic sections of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Sponsored by Directors Hendrix, Richardson, Wright and Phillips) Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Wright to approve the resolution. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Webb voting in opposition, the resolution was approved. Director Webb stated that she thought there were cards from individuals that wanted to speak on the item. Mayor Scott stated that he had originally thought that the item was an ordinance and was going to let them speak after it had been read three (3) times; however, since it was a resolution, the vote by the Board approved the resolution. Director Kumpuris made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, that the vote be expunged so that the Board could complete the process and hear from the citizens that were present. By roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Webb; Peck; Kumpuris; Adcock; and Vice-Mayor Hines. Nays: Hendrix; Richardson; Wright; Wyrick; and Phillips. By a vote of five (5) ayes and five (5) nays, the motion failed. Vice-Mayor Hines stated that upon the vote for the resolution, he immediately requested a roll call vote; however, the Mayor did not recognize this request. Director Adcock stated that she had also requested a roll call vote. Mayor Scott stated that the request had not been recognized. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Johnny Hasan: Chief FOP. 6 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 19, 2021 6:00 PM Shayla Hooks: Community Development. Director Wright made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: APPROVED: Auk ip "----)1L-- , ro Allison Segars, Deputy :rk Frank Scott �� - • 7