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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-06-08Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - May 6, 2008 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting May 6, 2008 - 6:00 PM The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a regular session with Mayor Mark Stodola presiding. Nancy Wood, City Clerk, called the roll with the following Directors present: Hendrix, Adcock, Keck, Wyrick, Cazort, Richardson, Fortson, Kumpuris, Wyrick, Wright, Vice Mayor Hurst, and Mayor Stodola. Director Hendrix gave the invocation. Mayor Stodola asked the Board to consider the following modifications to the agenda. MODIFICATIONS M -1. RESOLUTION NO. 12,683 - Authorizing the City Manager to change the name of the West End Park to Union Park; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizing the City Manager to change the name of the West End Park to Union Park M -2. RESOLUTION NO. 12,684 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Peabody Hotel concerning improvements to Riverfront Park. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to accept a $250,000 donation from the Peabody Hotel in exchange for naming rights and other assurances with respect to the new adventure park at Riverfront Park. M -3. ORDINANCE NO. 19,966 - To implement a total surcharge per ground transportation trip pursuant to the Little Rock Transportation Code, Little Rock, Arkansas Rev. Code §34 -43 (B)(5)C. (1988), due to a dramatic increase in the price of gasoline; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. M -4. ORDINANCE NO. 19,965 - An Ordinance to Dispense with the Requirements of Competitive Selection and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with the Jamieson Group, Inc. for Redevelopment Consulting Services; and for Other Purposes. Staff recommends approval. DEFERRALS 14. ORDINANCE — (DEFERRED) Providing for the issuance and sale of a series of Library Construction and Improvement Bonds for the purpose of funding acquisitions, construction and equipping of Library Capital Improvement Projects; pledging Library Tax Revenues sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of a Trust Indenture; authorizing the accomplishment of the projects: approving an official statement: prescribing other matters relating thereto: and declaring an emergency. 15. ORDINANCE NO. (DEFERRED) An Ordinance to amend §17-202 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to the purchase records of scrap metal dealers; To require daily posting to an electronic database, declaring an emergency; and for other purposes. 1 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - May 6, 2008 18. EXECUTIVE SESSION & RESOLUTION (DEFERRED) - To make appointments to the following City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Little Rock Arts and Culture Commission, Americans with Disabilities Act Citizen's Grievance Committee, Little Rock City Beautiful Commission, Little Rock Community Housing Advisory Board, Little Rock Commission on Children, Youth and Families, Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Little Rock Historic District Commission, Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Little Rock Parks and Recreation Commission, Little Rock Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission, River Market District Design Review Committee. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Richardson made the motion to add the modifications. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, the modifications were added. Director Cazort, second by Director Keck, made the motion to add Items M -1 and M -2 to the Consent Agenda and Items M -3 and M -4 to the Grouped Items. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion carried. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort made the motion to defer Items 14, 15, and 18. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present the motion carried. PRESENTATIONS: Proclamation: International Building Safety Week- Mayor Stodola read the proclamation and presented it to Mr. Check Given, Building Codes Manager, Planning and Development. The Consent Agenda Consisted of Items 1 -7. 1. MOTION - To approve minutes of the regular Board of Directors Meeting of April 1, 2008. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 12,685 - To set May 20, 2008, as the date for a public hearing on the issuance of taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bonds by the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, for the purpose of assisting in the financing of industrial facilities. (Welspun Project) Staff recommends approval. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 12,686 - Authorizing the City Manager to purchase one (1) Knuckle Boom Truck in the amount of $128,844 from Glover's Truck Parts and Equipment. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase one (1) Knuckle Boom Truck in the amount of $128,844 from Glover's Truck Parts and Equipment. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 12,687 - Authorizing the City Manager to purchase five (5) High Compaction Refuse Trucks in the amount of $690,475 from Glover's Truck Parts and Equipment. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase five (5) High Compaction Refuse Trucks in the amount of $690,475 from Glover's Truck Parts and Equipment. 5. RESOLUTION NO. To set the date of public hearing for May 20, 2008, on the petition to form the City of Little Rock Multi- purpose Improvement District No. 706 -08. (Longleaf). Item Number 5 was not read. The new date of hearing will be set on May 20, 20098 for June 3, 2008. **Item was not read at the meeting and deferred to May 20, 3008. 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - May 6, 2008 6. RESOLUTION NO. 12,689 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into contract with various vendors for the purchase of asphaltic material for the Public Works Operations Street Department. Synopsis: An annual contract with various vendors (Cranford Construction Company, Asphalt Products, and SEM Materials) for the purchase of asphaltic material for the Public Works Operations Street Department. This contract is for one (1) -year from date of award, with possible extensions yearly for two (2) additional years upon agreement of both parties. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 12,690 - To authorize the City Manager to apply for federal -aid funds to construct a trail. Synopsis: This is an 80/20 match program. Funding is available from 2004 Bond Issue. The Consent Agenda was read. Items 1 -4 and 6 -7 and M -1 and M -2.. Item 5 was not read. The date of Hearing will be set on May 20, 2008 for June 3, 2008. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort to adopt the Consent Agenda. By unanimous vice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda was adopted. The next item on the agenda was Citizen Communication which consisted of the following: Speaker: Luke Skrable Topic: Advertising and Promotions Financial Reports Speaker: W. J. Monagle Topic: Possible Uses for Ray Winder Field Speaker: Julie Hendrix Topic: Storm Drain Markers Speaker: Francis Jamell Topic: Asked for representation on the Planning Commission for those citizens who live in the extraterritorial district. The next consideration was the Grouped Items which consisted of Items 8 -13. (Items 14 and 15 were deferred. 8. ORDINANCE NO. 199956 - LU08 -09 -01 — To amend the Land Use Plan (16,222) in the I- 630 Planning District from Commercial and Low Density Residential to Mixed Use; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 7 ayes, 0 nays, I recusal. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A Land Use Plan amendment in the I -630 Planning District from Commercial and Low Density Residential to Mixed Use for future development. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 199957 - Z- 2332 -B — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Commercial District titled Walgreen Short Form PCD, located south of West Markham Street between South Pine and South Cedar Streets, Little Rock, Arkansas; amending the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent, I recusal. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is seeking a rezoning of the site to allow the redevelopment of the site with a mixed use, office and commercial development. 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - May 6, 2008 10. ORDINANCE NO. 199958 - Z- 4653 -G — Approving modification to a Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Commercial District titled Powell Brothers Revised Short -Form PCD, located at 1308 South Bowman Road, Little Rock, Arkansas; amending Ordinance No. 17,221; and the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is proposing an amendment to the previously approved PCD to add a catering company to the allowable uses for the site. 11. ORDINANCE NO. 19,959 - MSP Deferral — To amend Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; providing for a deferral of Master Street Plan construction requirements for Highway 10 and The Divide Parkway. Planning Commission: 9 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes a deferral of street improvements required under the Master Street Plan for five (5) years or until adjacent property is developed for Little Rock Christian Academy Long -Form POD located at 19010 Highway 10. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 199969 - Z- 6079 -H — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Office District titled Little Rock Christian Academy Long -Form POD, located at 19010 Highway 10, 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, 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is seeking a rezoning of the site to POD to allow the approval of the school's master plan. A portion of the visitor bleachers extends into the 100 -foot building setback as established by the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. 13. ORDINANCE NO. 199960 - Z- 7436 -B — Approving a modification to a Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Commercial District titled Lusk Mini - Storage Revised Long -Form PCD, located at 14300 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas; amending Ordinance No. 18,921 and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is seeking an amendment to the previously approved PCD to add truck rental as an allowable use for the site. The Grouped Items consisting of Items 8 -13 and Items M -3 and M -4 were read the first time. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, being two - thirds in number the rules were suspended and the ordinances were read the second time. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, being two - thirds in number the rules were suspended and the ordinances were read the third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number the ordinances were passed. 14. ORDINANCE - - (DEFERRAL) Providing for the issuance and sale of a series of Library Construction and Improvement Bonds for the purpose of funding acquisitions, construction and equipping of Library Capital Improvement Projects; pledging Library Tax Revenues sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of a Trust Indenture; authorizing the accomplishment of the projects: approving an official statement: prescribing other matters relating thereto: and declaring an emergency. 11 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - May 6, 2008 15. ORDINANCE (DEFERRAL) - An Ordinance to amend § 17 -202 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to the purchase records of scrap metal dealers; To require daily posting to an electronic database, declaring an emergency; and for other purposes. Items 14 and 15 were deferred. (See Modifications). PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 16- 17) were the next consideration. 16. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE NO. 199963 - G -23 -396 — To abandon portions of Corning Drive, Selma and East loth Streets and alleys located within and adjacent to Blocks 6 and 15, Industrial Park Addition, Little Rock, Arkansas. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, I absent. Staff recommends approval. (Deferred from March 18, 2008). Synopsis: Little Rock National Airport, adjacent property owner, requests to abandon portions of Corning Drive, Selma and East 1Oth Streets and alleys located within and adjacent to Blocks 6 and 15, Industrial Park Addition; and for other purposes. 17. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE NO. 199654 - G -23 -397 - To abandon a public right -of -way and utility easement located in Block 3, Plateau Addition, Little Rock, Arkansas. Planning Commission: 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owners of the subject property are requesting abandonment of a twenty (20) — foot wide alley located within Block 3, Plateau Addition be abandoned as a public right -of -way including easements. Mayor Stodola opened the public hearings on Items 17 and 18. No one was present to speak in favor or against the abandonment. Mayor Stodola closed the public hearing. The ordinances (Item 17 and 18) were read the first time. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Richardson to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, being two - thirds in number the rules were suspended and the ordinances were read the second time. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, being two - thirds in number the rules were suspended and the ordinances were read the third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present the ordinances were passed. Items 18 was deferred to May 20, 2008. (See Modifications) 18. EXECUTIVE SESSION & RESOLUTION - To make appointments to the following City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Little Rock Arts and Culture Commission, Americans with Disabilities Act Citizen's Grievance Committee, Little Rock City Beautiful Commission, Little Rock Community Housing Advisory Board, Little Rock Commission on Children, Youth and Families, Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Little Rock Historic District Commission, Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Little Rock Parks and Recreation Commission, Little Rock Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission, River Market District Design Review Committee. Regarding Item 14, which was deferred, Mr. Carpenter stated as a matter of record, that Director Wyrick has stated that her son -in -law is a partner in the Wright Lindsey and Jennings Law Firm, which is representing the Library Bond Issuance. 5 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - May 6, 2008 A motion was made by Director Cazort, seconded by Director Fortson to authorize the City Attorney to act on behalf of the City, in regards to Item 14. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present the motion carried. Director Wyrick asked for staff to check and see if the city has any liability in seeing that a developer or builder fills their responsibilities when a subdivision is approved or any responsibility if they do not do what is approved, she was specifically speaking of Callahan Creek and Chateau Lane. Director Keck made a motion to adjourn, Director Wright seconded the motion. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 PM. ATTEST: a cy Wood MC C'ty Clerk Z APPROVED: Mark Stodola Mayor