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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-15-22 Little Rock Board of Directors November 15, 2022 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors November 15, 2022 6:00 PM The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in Regular Meeting with Mayor Frank Scott, Jr., presiding. City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the following Directors present: Miller; Richardson; Webb; Peck; Wright; Wyrick (via WebEx Teleconferencing); Kumpuris; Phillips (enrolled at 6:21 PM) Adcock; Vice-Mayor Hines (enrolled at 6:16 PM; via WebEx Teleconferencing); and Mayor Scott. Director Ken Richardson gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. e ADDITIONS: M-1 RESOLUTION: To authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Razorback 2022, LLC, or its assigns, to sell approximately 282 acres of land at the Port of Little Rock for the construction of a manufacturing facility; and for other purposes. M-2 ORDINANCE: To authorize the issuance of a Promissory Note to provide short- term financing under Amendment No. 78 to the Arkansas Constitution for the acquisition of Police Vehicles; prescribing other matters pertaining thereto; to declare and emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. M-3 RESOLUTION: To establish that in its 2023 Budget, the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, will assure that entry-level Police Cadets will a salary commensurate with that of a Recruit Trooper with the Arkansas State Police; and for other purposes. (Sponsored by Director Kumpuris)(Requires a supermajority vote for addition) M-4 RESOLUTION: To establish that in its 2023 Budget, the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, will include the purchase of fifty (50) new Patrol Vehicles for the Little Rock Police Department; to declare the intent of the Board of Directors to provide for the purchase of fifty (50) new Patrol Vehicles for the Little Rock Police Department in the 2024 Budget of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and to declare the intent of the Board of Directors to provide for the purchase of fifty (50) new Patrol Vehicles for the Little Rock Police Department in the 2025 Budget of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Sponsored by Director Kumpuris)(Requires a supermajority vote for addition) M-5 RESOLUTION: To establish that in its 2023 Budget, the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, will commit to the acquisition and construction of a proper secure facility for the storage of evidence and property by the Little Rock Police Department; and for other purposes. (Sponsored by Director Kumpuris)(Requires a supermajority vote for addition) M-6 RESOLUTION: To authorize a settlement in the City litigation styled Matthew Campbell v. City of Little Rock No. 60CV-22-6620, Pulaski Circuit Court for an amount not to exceed $8,600.00; and for other purposes. 1 Little Rock Board of Directors November 15, 2022 6:00 PM DEFERRALS: 18. ORDINANCE; Z-9716: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Commercial Development, titled The Middle PCD, located at the southwest corner of Cantrell Road and North Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Deferred until November 15, 2022, at the applicant's request) (Deferred until December 6, 2022, at the applicant's request) Staff recommends approval. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes;0 nays;2 absent;and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 10.967-acre property, located at the southeast corner of Cantrell Road and North Rodney Parham Road, be rezoned from 0-2, Office and Institutional District,to PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow for a multi-lot commercial development. (Located in Ward 4) 22. EXECUTIVE SESSION: To make appointments to various Little Rock City Boards and Commissions; and for other purposes. (Deferred until January 20, 2023) Staff recommends approval Synopsis: Little Rock Port Authority (1 position) and Little Rock Sustainability Commission (1 position). WITHDRAWALS: 16. RESOLUTION: To authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Pulaski County to provide Sewer Service to The Housing First Village, located outside the City Limits of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Pulaski County to provide Sewer Service to the Housing First Village Project outside the City Limits without requiring annexation. (Located within the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Director Miller made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to defer Item M-3 until December 6, 2022. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Wyrick voting in opposition, Item M-3 was deferred until December 6, 2022. Director Richardson made the motion to defer Item M-4 until December 6, 2022. The motion failed due to the lack of a second. Director Kumpuris made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to add Item M-4 to the Agenda. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Richardson voting in opposition, the motion failed. As a result, Item M-4 will automatically be added to the December 6, 2022, Agenda. Director Richardson made the motion to defer Item M-5 until December 6, 2022. The motion failed due to the lack of a second. Director Kumpuris made the motion, seconded by Director Peck, to add Item M-5 to the Agenda. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Richardson voting in opposition, the motion failed. As a result, Item M-5 will automatically be added to the December 6, 2022, Agenda. 2 Little Rock Board of Directors November 15, 2022 6:00 PM Director Kumpuris made the motion seconded by Director Richardson to add Items 1, 2 and 6 to the Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Items 1, 2 & 6 were added to the Agenda. Director Webb made the motion, seconded by Director Peck, to defer Item 19 until January 17, 2023. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item 19 was deferred until January 17, 2023. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 9) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 15,817: To authorize the Mayor and the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to certify City Liens attached to private property and forward to the Pulaski County Treasurer's Office for inclusion in the property owner's annual tax bill; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The City attaches liens for work it performs on private property. The lien information is compiled and sent to the Pulaski County Treasurer's Office for inclusion in the annual owner's tax bill. This is an effort to recoup some of the costs for that work which the City has performed. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 15,818: To express the willingness of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to utilize Federal-Aid Surface Transportation Program Funds from Metroplan and the Arkansas Department of Transportation for Bowman Road Phase 2 Improvements; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to apply for and if received, execute grant agreements with Metroplan and the Arkansas Department of Transportation for Bowman Road Phase 2 Improvements, from Cherry Laurel Drive to Brodie Creek Trail. (Located in Wards 6&7) 3. RESOLUTION NO. 15,819: To express the willingness of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to utilize Federal-Aid Surface Transportation Program Funds from Metroplan and the Arkansas Department of Transportation for the Arkansas River Trail at Cantrell Road Improvements; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to apply for and if received, execute grant agreements with Metroplan and the Arkansas Department of Transportation for Arkansas River Trail at Cantrell Road Improvements, from east of Gill Street to the Union Pacific Railroad Pedestrian Bridge. (Located in Ward 1) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 15,820: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Vermeer Midsouth, in an amount not to exceed $1,390,043.95, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of one (1) TG7000 Tub Grinder for the Public Works Department Landfill Division; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Vermeer Midsouth for the purchase of one (1)TG7000 Tub Grinder for the Public Works Department Landfill Division. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 15,821: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $125,881.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of Firefighting Protective Coats and Pants, for the Little Rock Fire Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc., for the purchase of Firefighting Protective Coats, Pants and Particulate Blocking Hoods for The Little Rock Fire Department. 3 Little Rock Board of Directors November 15, 2022 6:00 PM 6. RESOLUTION NO. 15,822; G-25-226-C: To extend the Third Street Temporary Entertainment District, for approximately thirteen (13) consecutive weeks starting on November 15, 2022, and ending on February 14, 2023; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Third Street Merchants Association of Downtown Little Rock is seeking Board approval to extend a Temporary Entertainment District. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 15,823: To set February 7, 2023, as the date of public hearing to establish a Local Ordinance District for the Central High School Neighborhood Historic District, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to set the date of public hearing date February 7, 2023, for the consideration to establish a Local Ordinance District for the Central High School Neighborhood Historic District. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 15,824: To approve the issuance of an Exterior Building Permit for new construction at 1515 West 21st Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, during the six (6)- month moratorium on the issuance of Demolition Permits and Exterior Building Permits in the Central High School Neighborhood Historic District of Little Rock; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to approve the new construction of residential structure located at 1515 West 21st Street during the six (6)-month moratorium on the issuance of Demolition and Exterior Building Permits in the Central High School Neighborhood Historic District of Little Rock. (Located in Ward 1) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 15,825: To approve the issuance of an Exterior Building Permit for new construction at 2324 West Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas, during the six (6)-month moratorium on the issuance of Demolition Permits and Exterior Building Permits in the Central High School Neighborhood Historic District of Little Rock; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: A resolution to approve the exterior work necessary to restore the original porch configuration of 2324 West Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive during the six (6)-month moratorium on the issuance of Demolition and Exterior Building Permits in the Central High School Neighborhood Historic District of Little Rock. (Located in Ward 1) 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. Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to add Item M-1 & M-6 to the Consent Agenda as amended. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Items M-1 & M-6 were added to the Consent Agenda as amended. M-1 RESOLUTION NO. 15,826: To authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Razorback 2022, LLC, or its assigns, to sell approximately 282 acres of land at the Port of Little Rock for the construction of a manufacturing facility; and for other purposes. M-6 RESOLUTION NO. 15,827: To authorize a settlement in the City litigation styled Matthew Campbell v. City of Little Rock No. 60CV-22-6620, Pulaski Circuit Court for an amount not to exceed $8,600.00; and for other purposes. 4 Little Rock Board of Directors November 15,2022 6:00 PM Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, approve the amended Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda was approved as amended. GROUPED ITEMS (Items 10 — 15 and Item M-2) Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to add Item M-2 to the Grouped Items. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item M-2 was added to the Grouped Items. 10. ORDINANCE NO. 22,188; LU2022-01: To amend the Land Use Plan in the Southeast Extraterritorial Area, south and east of the City Limits within the Planning Boundary from Agriculture (A), Residential Low Density (RL), Residential Medium Density (RM), Mixed Use (MX), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Commercial (C), Light Industrial (LI), Industrial (I), Service Trades District (STD), Mining (M), Public Institutional (PI), Park/Open Space (PK/OS) to Residential Low Density (RL), Residential Medium Density (RM), Mobile Home Park (MH), Mixed Use (MX), Office (0), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Light Industrial (LI), Industrial (I), Mining (M), Public Institutional (PI) and Park/Open Space (PK/OS); and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 2 nays;and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To approve a set of Land Use Plan Map amendments in Southeast Planning Area changing approximately 4700 acres from, Agriculture (A), Residential Low Density (RL), Residential Medium Density (RM), Mixed Use (MX), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Commercial (C), Light Industrial (LI), Industrial (I), Service Trades District (STD), Mining (M), Public Institutional (PI), Park/Open Space (PK/OS)to Residential Low Density (RL), Residential Medium Density (RM), Mobile Home Park (MH), Mixed Use (MX), Office (0), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Light Industrial (LI), Industrial (I), Mining (M), Public Institutional (PI) and Park/Open Space (PK/OS). (Located within the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) 11. ORDINANCE NO. 22,189; Z-6973-I: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial Development titled Lots 2 and 3 — The Villages at Colonel Glenn 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; 1 absent;and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 4.2-acre property, located at 12121 Colonel Glenn Road, be rezoned from PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to Revised PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow for the expansion of the service and parts areas to an existing auto dealership. (Located in Ward 7) 12. ORDINANCE NO. 22,190; Z-9353-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Commercial Development, titled Shields and Associates PCD, located at 13108 Lawson Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Deferred from October 18, 2022) (Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 5.3-acre property, located at 13108 Lawson Road, be rezoned from R-2, Single-Family District, to PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow for the development of an office with storage yard and a mini-warehouse facility. (Located within the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) 13. ORDINANCE NO. 22,191: To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to enter into a sole-source contract with MB Pavement Marking Equipment Division, in an amount not to exceed $91,219.93, plus applicable 5 Little Rock Board of Directors November 15, 2022 6:00 PM taxes and fees, for the repair of one (1) Paccar Peterbilt Line Striping Truck for the Public Works Department Control Devices Division; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: An ordinance to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with MB Pavement Marking Equipment Division for the repair of one (1) Paccar Peterbilt Line Striping Truck for the Public Works Department Control Devices Division. 14. ORDINANCE NO. 22,192: To authorize the issuance of Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds; pledging tax revenues sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the Bonds; prescribing other matters relating thereto; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 15. ORDINANCE NO. 22,193: To condemn certain structures in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, as structural, fire and health hazards; to provide for summary abatement procedures; to direct City Staff to take such action as is necessary to raze and remove said structures; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Seven (7) residential structures are in a severely dilapidated, deteriorated and/or burned condition causing a negative environmental impact on the residential neighborhoods in which they are located. All Notices have been mailed in accordance with Arkansas State Law. M-2 ORDINANCE NO. 22,195: To authorize the issuance of a Promissory Note to provide short-term financing under Amendment No. 78 to the Arkansas Constitution for the acquisition of Police Vehicles; prescribing other matters pertaining thereto; to declare and 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 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. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for Item 13 was approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for Item 14 was approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for Item 15 was approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for Item M-2 was approved. SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 17 & Item 20) 17. ORDINANCE NO. 22,197; Z-9680-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Development - Commercial District titled Rock City Wraps PD- C, located at 11415 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;2 nays;0 absent;and 1 open position) Staff recommends denial. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 0.34-acre property, located at 11415 West Markham Street, be rezoned from C-3, General Commercial District, to PD-C, Planned Development — Commercial, to allow for the development of a vehicle service business with outdoor display. (Located in Ward 6) 6 Little Rock Board of Directors November 15, 2022 6:00 PM 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 were approved. 20. ORDINANCE NO. 22,196: To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the participation of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, in an insurance pool administered by the Arkansas Municipal League, in an amount not to exceed $478,154.76; for certain litigation costs, expense and coverage; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. (Deferred from November 1, 2022) 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 2023. 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 voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Kumpuris voting in opposition, the rules were suspended to read the ordinance the second time. Director Kumpuris stated that in his opinion, the Arkansas Municipal League had not served the City well, and the amount of money paid to them versus the amount of money they have paid to the City did not make any sense. City Manager Bruce Moore stated that if so directed, staff could issue a Request for Qualifications for next year; however, it was imperative that the City have coverage on January 1, 2023. Director Kumpuris stated that he would like for the staff to begin the process of soliciting proposals for the next year. The ordinance was read a second time. Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Miller, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Miller; Richardson; Webb; Peck; Wright; Wyrick; Phillips; and Vice-Mayor Hines. Nays: Kumpuris and Adcock. By a vote of eight (8) ayes and two (2) nays, the ordinance was read a third time. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Directors Kumpuris and Adcock voting in opposition, the ordinance was approved. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Directors Kumpuris and Adcock voting in opposition, the emergency clause was approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS (item 21) 21. ORDINANCE NO. 22,194; G-24-061: To abandon a forty (40)-foot wide Utility and Drainage Easement located along the east side of Woodlands Trail, within the Woodlands Park Subdivision (unrecorded), in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: Woodlands Park of Little Rock, LLC, has requested to abandon a forty (40)-foot wide Utility and Drainage Easement located within The Woodlands Park Subdivision (unrecorded), which is located along the east side of Woodlands Trail, south of Kanis Road. The forty (40)-foot wide 7 r Little Rock Board of Directors November 15,2022 6:00 PM Utility Easement is approximately 500 feet in length and is located within an abandoned street right- of-way(Asbury Road). (Located in Ward 6) 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 voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Adcock voting in opposition, the ordinance were approved. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Bryan Norwood: Code Enforcement. Senator Joyce Elliott: Citizen Concern. Shanelle Smith: City Affairs. Kimberly Lee: City Support. Luke Skrable: Thanks & Congratulations. Jimmie Cavin: FOI's Senator Linda Chesterfield: Citizen Concern. Pat Person: Crime/General Attitttude. Larry Hicks: 21st Century Community Policing. Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Phillips, to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: .4140Ati /Ow,ill" QJ+L ledik— Su ` ey, City Clerk .ii Scott, Jr., M‘Qr..) 8