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Home My WebLink About04-20-10Little Rock Board ofllDirectors Meeting April 20, 2010 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting April 20, 2010 6:00 PM The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock Arkansas, sas, met in a regular meeting with Mayor Mark Stodola presiding. City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the following Directors present: Hendrix; Hurst; Cazort; Keck; Wright; Wyrick; Kumpuris; Adcock; Vice Mayor Fortson; and Mayor Stodola. Absent: Richardson. Director Wright delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. l ADDITIONS: M -1. PRESENTATION: The World of Pharaohs Proclamation M -2. RESOLUTION NO. 13,120: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for the purchase of two - thousand eight -eight (2,088) ninety -six (96)- gallon solid waste containers and issue a one (1) -year annual purchase order for additional carts, if needed; and for other purposes. staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Accepted bids for an annual purchase order, with a one (1) -year renewal clause, for purchasing 2,088 ninety -six (96)- gallon trash containers. Bid #C1005. M -3. ORDINANCE NO. 20,252: To condemn certain structures in the City of Little Rock as structural, fire and health hazards; to provide for summary abatement procedures; to direct the City Attorney to take such action as necessary to raze and remove said structures; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: Two (2) residential structures in dilapidated and /or burned condition causing a negative environmental impact on the residential neighborhoods in which they are located. DEFERRAL: 15. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Evaluation of the City Manager and City Attorney Director Adcock 'made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to add Item M -1 to Presentations, Item M -2 to the Consent Agenda and Item M -3 to the Separate Items and to defer Item 15.' By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item M -1 was added to Presentations, Item M -2 was added to the Consent Agenda, Item M -3 was added to the', Separate Items and Item 15 was deferred. 1 Little Rock Board ofl,Directors Meeting April 20, 2010 6:00 PM PRESENTATIONS: The World of Pharaohs Proclamation Little Rock Parks & Recreation Commission Chair Bill Cobb provided with an update regarding the Commission's Annual Report. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1— 4 and Item M -2) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 13,116: To authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with H. James Engstrom & Associates, Inc., to provide structural engineering services for various City projects; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract with H. James Engstrom & Associates, Inc., for an annual purchase order for On -Call Structural Engineering Services Bid No. C09028. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 13,117: To authorize the City Manager to award a purchase order to Cruse Uniforms, Inc., State Contract Vendor for Remington Ammunition, for the purchase of Police ammunition; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Police Department is requesting approval to award a purchase order to Cruse Uniforms, Inc., the State Contract Vendor for Remington Ammunition, for the purchase of ammunition for 2010. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 13,118: To amend Little Rock, Arkansas, Resolution No. 12,419 (January 16, 2007) to modify and extend the lease term between the City and the Quapaw Quarter Association to operate Curran Hall as a tourist information center; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a new agreement with the Quapaw Quarter Association to operate a tourist information center at Curran Hall. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 13,119: To award a contract to Township Builders, Inc., for construction Phase 11 on the William E. Clark Presidential Park Wetland Project; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Township Builders, Inc., for construction services for the William E. Clark Presidential Park Wetland Project. M -2. RESOLUTION NO. 13,120: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for the purchase of two - thousand eight -eight (2,088) ninety -six (96)- gallon solid waste containers and issue a one (1) -year annual purchase order for additional carts, if needed; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Accepted bids for an annual purchase order, with a one (1) -year renewal clause, for purchasing 2,088 ninety -six (96)- gallon trash containers. Bid #C1005. 0 Little Rock Board of'Directors Meeting April 20, 2010 6:00 PM Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda was approved. GROUPED ITEMS (Items 5 —10) Mayor Mark Stodola stated that the address of 2404 Daisy Bates Drive, needed to be removed from Item 9 due to the fact that it was one of the properties that would be rehabilitated utilizing NSB2 Funds. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, to remove 2404 Daisy Bates Drive from Item 9. By unanimous voice vote of the Board!Members present, 2404 Daisy Bates Drive was removed from Item 9. 5. ORDINANCE NO. 20,253: To amend Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances to modify certain permit requirements regarding movement and inspection of houses, modular buildings and manufactured homes; to declare and emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The ordinance amends Chapter 8, Buildings and Building Regulations, to modify permit fees and inspections related to the moving of houses, modular buildings and manufacture housing. 6. ORDINANCE NO. 20,254: To amend Chapter 20 of the Code of Ordinances to modify certain procedures and definitions; to require registration of mobile homes and manufactured homes within the City; to establish time frames for compliance; to ban mobile homes built prior to 1976 from being brought into the City for residential purposes; to clarify requirements regarding needed repairs and replacements; to require certain inspections; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The ordinance amends Chapter 20, Nuisances, to add a mobile home and manufactured home registration program, to ban future importation of pre -1976 mobile homes within the City, to establish time frames and other requirements for compliance with the MH -unit maintenance provisions, to create an inspection program for manufactured homes brought into the City after passage of this ordinance to assure compliance with the maintenance ordinance, proper hook -up to utilities and proper tie -down. 7. ORDINANCE NO. 20,255: To amend Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances to modify certain land use regulations and definitions; to clarify requirements regarding certain zoning district; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes; ',0 nays and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The ordinance amends Chapter 36, Zoning, to modify certain land use regulations and definitions and to clarify requirements concerning certain zoning districts. 8. ORDINANCE NO. 20,246: To dispense with the requirement of competitive bidding and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with New Futures for Youth, Inc., for $50,000 for a match requirement for an $800,000 grant by the Strengthening Communities Fund Non - Profit Capacity Building Programs; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: New Futures for Youth, Inc., was awarded $800,000 in Federal grant funds by the Strengthening Communities Fund Non - Profit Capacity Building Program (SCF). These grant funds 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting April 20, 2010 6:00 PM will be utilized to build capacity to provide economic development creating businesses and jobs through community -based organizations. The SCF Grant has a $50,000 a year match requirement from the City of Little Rock. The identification of funding resources is an integral part of contractual work the New Futures conducts for the City. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 20,247: To condemn certain structures in the City of Little Rock as structural, fire and health hazards; to provide for summary abatement procedures; to direct the City Attorney to take such action as necessary to raze and remove said structures; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Eleven '(11) residential structures in dilapidated and /or burned condition causing a negative environmental impact on the residential neighborhoods in which they are located. 10. ORDINANCE NO. 20,248: To dispense with the requirement of competitive bidding for construction management and engineering services; to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the William J. Clinton Foundation for the renovation of the Rock Island Bridge; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: An ordinance to authorize contractual relations between the City of Little Rock and the William J. Clinton Presidential Foundation for the renovation of the Rock Island Bridge. The ordinances were read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Keck, 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 Cazort, 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. In response to Items 5 and 6, Director Adcock asked if certain types of mobile homes were being treated differently than others. Deputy City Attorney Bill Mann stated that after a meeting with representatives from the Arkansas Manufactured Home Association, a change to the ordinance was made so that manufacture homes that were placed within the City on a permanent foundation pursuant to the Conditional Use Permit Process would be accepted from the registration process. Deputy City Attorney Mann stated that the thought was that once the manufactured homes were placed on the permanent foundation, and the records on them were maintained in the Planning and Development Department, it would be appropriate to accept them from the registration. Director Adcock stated that her concern was if the owner decided to move that particular manufactured home and placed another home on the same slab. Director Adcock asked how the manufactured homes were attached to the foundation. Chuck Givens, Building Codes Manager, stated that there were several different ways to attach the homes to the foundation. Mr. Givens stated that in most instances, there were tie -downs attached that came from the factory. Mr. Givens stated that normally a peer and beam -type foundation was utilized with a solid footing around the bottom. Director Adcock asked if the homes could be moved off the foundation if wheels were placed under them and a hook -up attached to the front. Mr. Givens stated that they could in fact be moved; however, in m Little Rock Boa d of'iDirectors Meeting April 20. 2010 6:00 PM order to move another home in and placed it on the foundation, the new home would have to be th same size as the previous home. Director Adcock asked why these types of manufactured homes would be treated any different. City Manager Bruce Moore stated that the issue had been discussed with representatives from the Arkansas Manufactured Home Association; however, he was fine with treating 'all the homes the same way. Director Adc ck made the motion, seconded by Director Keck, to amend Section 3 of the ordinance for Item 6. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion was a pproved. By unanimo s voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinances were approved. Fly unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clauses for Item's 5, 6 and 7 were approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present,, the emergency clause for Item 9 was approved. Mayor Stodo a noted that that there were individuals present that wanted to speak in regards to Ite 9;'', however, they filled out a Citizen's Communication Card instead of an Agenda Item Card. Ron Burrow, 600 Shamrock Lane: Asked what the time frame was for 1710 East 5t" Street to be demolished and what the payment schedule would be to pay the lien after the structure was demolished. City Manager Moore stated that once the Board of Directors approved the list, bids would be released for all the properties. After the bids have been issued, the City would file a lien for the amount of the cost of the demolition of the property. Anthon Bro 1216 South Park Street: Stated that he owned the house at 1914 Marshall Street and he agreed that that house needed to be demolished. Mr. Brown stated that he had already begun tearing down a portion of the house and asked that he be allowed to complete the process to save both him and the City money. Greg Kim4, 1519 Louisiana Street: Stated that he owned the house at 2423 South Cedar Street and thal it was structurally sound. Director Caz rt asked if a rehabilitation plan had been submitted. Mr. King stated that he had not submitted a rehabilitation plan. City Manager Moore stated that the structure had been declared unsafe in April 2005. In addition, City Manager Moore stated that there was approximately $400 in liens on the property as the City has had to cut and clean the property seve al times since 2007. Director W King could ;ht made the motion, seconded by Director Hendrix, to defer the on the property at 2423 South Cedar Street for thirty (30) days so that Mr. bmit a rehabilitation plan. Director Adcock stated that during the thirty 5 Little Rock Boarid of Directors Meeting April 20, 2010 6:00 PM I (30) days, M!r. King should clean up the rear of the property, remove the accessory structure and I,pay j off the liens presently on the property. Director Wright accepted the amendment as part of her motion. City Manager, Moore stated that he would instruct staff to defer the property for thirty (30) days and if Mr. King did not submit a rehabilitation plan, which included financing, the house would be demolished. Director Wright stated that due to the fact that City Manager Moore would instruct staff to wait thirty (30) days, she would withdraw her motion; likewise, Director Hendrix withdrew her 'second of the motion. SEPARETE '',ITEM (Item M -3) M -3. ORDINANCE NO. 20,252: To condemn certain structures in the City of Little Rock as structural, fire and health hazards; to provide for summary abatement procedures; to direct the City Attorney to take such action as necessary to raze and remove said structures; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Two, (2) residential structures in dilapidated and /or burned condition causing a negative environmental impact on the residential neighborhoods in which they are located. The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, 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 Cazort, 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 ordinances were 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 11 -13) 11. ORDINANCE NO. 20,249; G -23 -416: To abandon the twenty (20) -foot wide alley right -of -way located within Block 17, Original City of Little Rock (block bounded by Main Street, Scott Street, East 16th Street and East 17th Street); and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The adjacent property owner is requesting to abandon the twenty (20) -foot wide alley right -of -way located within Block 17, Original City of Little Rock. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 20,250; G -23 -417: To abandon portions of Taylor Street, Fillmore Street, West 31St Street and alleys located within and adjacent to Blocks 8 and 15, C.O. Brack Addition (between West 30th Street and West 32 °a Street); and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting April 20, 2010 6:00 PM Synopsis: The adjacent property owner is requesting to abandon portions of Taylor Street, Fillmore Street, West 31St Street and alleys located within and adjacent to Blocks 8 and 15, C.o. Brack Addition (between West 30th Street and West 32nd Street). 13. ORDINANCE NO. 20,251; G -24 -027: To abandon easements retained in formerly abandoned rights -of -way of portions of West 31St Street and Fillmore Street; and to abandon a sewer easement located in Blocks 7, 8, and 15, C.O. Brack Addition; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The adjacent property owner is requesting to abandon portions of Taylor Street, Fillmore Street, West 31St Street and alleys located within and adjacent to Blocks 8 and 15, C.o. Brack Addition (between West 30th and West 32 "d Streets). Mayor Stodola opened the three public hearing and asked if there was anyone present that desired to speak to the issues. None being present, Mayor Stodola closed the public hearings. The ordinances were read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Keck, 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 Cazort, 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. CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION Luke Skrable, 9602 Woodford Road: Stated that he had still not received answers in regards to the Professor Bowl case that had been in Environmental Court for several years. Mr. Skrable urged the Board to utilize the authority that the public had given them to ensure that fines are being collected properly. Julie Hendrix, 334 Valmar Street: Stated that she lived in the Capital View /Stifft Station area and wanted to thank the City for all the improvements that have been made to encourage biking in the City. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, that the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of making appointments to Boards and Commissions. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Board went into Executive Session for the purposes of making appointments to Boards and Commissions. 7 Little Rock Bo April 20, 2010 6:00 PM EXE 20. RESOL and Commis: Synopsis: Art Board of Adju Advisory Boar (1 Position); P District #1 Ads Cultural Diver of Governors ( of Directors Meeting SESSION (Item 20) ON NO. 13.121: Appointments to various City of Little Rock Boards and Culture Commission (1 Position); City Beautiful Commission (5 Positions); tment (2 Positions); City Beautiful Commission (1 Position); Community Housing (3 Positions); Historic District Commission (1 Position); Little Rock Port Authority acArthur Military Museum Commission (13 Positions); Midtown Redevelopment sory Board (3 Positions); Parks and Recreation Commission (2 Positions); Racial and ity Commission (1 Position); Sister Cities Commission (3 Positions); and Zoo Board Positions). Arts & Culture Commission: Jennifer Cox, appointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), said tom expiring on April 2, 2013. Andrew Irvin, re- appointed to serve a second three (3)-year term, said term expiring on April 2, 2013. Ken Milton, re- appointed to serve a second three (3) -year term, said term expiring on April 2, 2013. Terry Rasco, re- appointed to serve a second three (3) -year term, said term expiring on April 2, 2013. Reese Rowland, re- appointed to serve a second three (3) -year term, said term expiring on April 2, 2013. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment were accepted. Board of Ad' hs tment: Raj esh Meehta, appointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), said term exp ring on February 19, 2013. Brad Wingfield, appointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), said term expiring on February 19, 2013. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were accepted. Cit y Beautiful Commission: Carrie Young, appointed to serve an unexpired term, replacing. Lee Ann Overall, said term expiring on October 19, 2011. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was accepted. Communily lousing Advisor Board: William Laster (CDC Representative), appointed to serve a fu l three (3) -year term (first), said term expiring on June 2, 2013. Barrett Allen (Non - Profit Corporation Repetitive), appointed to serve an unexpired term, replacing Derek Harris, said term expiring on June 2, 2010. Rebecca Stewart (Neighborhood Association Representative), appointed to serve an unexpired term, replacing Robert Webb, said term expiring on June 2, 2011. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were accepted. Historic District Commission: Christ Vanlandingham (Resident Property Owner), appointed to an serve unexpired term, replacing Robert Wood, Jr., said term expiring on June 15, 2011. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was accepted. Little Rock Fort Authority: Dexter Doyne, appointed serve to an unexpired term, replacing Jesse Mason, said term expiring on July 6, 2010. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was accepted. MacArthur Military History Museum Commission: Allen Gleason, re- appointed to serve a second term, said term expiring on February 21, 2013. Dr. Deborah Baldwin, re- appointed to serve a third term, said term expiring on February 21, 2013. Wali Caradine, appointed to erve a full three (3) -year term (first), said term expiring on February 21, 2013. Chad rank, re- appointed to serve a third term, said term expiring on February 21, Little Rock Boa d of Directors Meeting April 20, 2010 6:00 PM 2013. William'! Fuller, appointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), said term expiring on February 21, 2013.. Ken Holt, re- appointed to serve a second term, said term expiring on February 21, 2013. Nicole Lashbrook, appointed to serve a full three (3)- year term (first)!, said term expiring on February 21, 2013. Carl Miller, Jr., re- appointed serve a third er}n, said term expiring on February 21, 2013. Bert Parke, re- appointed to serve a third ern, said term expiring on February 21, 2013. John Ragsdale, re- appointed to serve a second term, said term expiring on February 21, 2013. Claudia Hammans Stallings, appointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), said term expiring on February 21, 013. John Tatum, appointed to a full three (3) -year term (first), said term expiring on February 21, 2013. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were accepted. Midtown Re e�elo ment District No. l: James Bell (Residential Representative), appointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), said term expiring on March 31, 2013. Elizabeth Do o' an (Owner, Commercial Property), appointed to serve a full three (3)- year term (first), said term expiring on March 31, 2013. Chris Locke (Owner, Commercial roperty), appointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), said term expiring on March 31, 2013. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appoint exits were accepted. Little Rock Parks & Recreation Commission: Catherine Cockrill, appointed to serve a full three (3) year term (first), said term expiring on January 31, 2013. Scott Walker Daniel, re -ap oi,nted to serve a second term, said term expiring on January 31, 2013. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were accepted. Racial & Cultural Diversity Commission: Tabitha Lee, appointed to serve an unexpired term, replacing Debbie Murphy, said term expiring on March 31, 2012. By unanimous voice vote of he Board Members present, the appointment was accepted. Sister Cities Commission: Bryan Barnhouse, appointed to a full three (3) -year term (first), said term expiring on January 5, 2015. Misty Wilson Borkowski, re- appointed to serve a second:! term, said term expiring on January 5, 2015. Bonnie Bailey Peek, appointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), said term expiring on January 5, 2015. By unanimous '',voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were accepted. Little Rock Zoo Board of Governors: Alecia Castleberry, re- appointed to serve a second term, said ter expiring on February 16, 2013. Bridgette Frazier, appointed to serve a full three (3)- ear term (first), said term expiring on February 16, 2013. By unanimous voice vote of he Board Members present, the appointments were accepted. Director Cazc rt made the motion, seconded by Director Keck, to adjourn the meeting. By unanimou voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned. III ATTES APPROVED: ngl y, ity Clerk Mark Stodola, Mayor 7