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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-16-10Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 16, 2010 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 16, 2010 6:00 PM The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a regular meeting with Mayor Mark Stodola presiding. Assistant City Clerk Toya Robinson called the roll with the following Directors present: Hendrix; Richardson; Hurst; Cazort; Keck; Wright; Wyrick; Kumpuris (enrolled at 7:20 PM); Adcock; Vice Mayor Fortson; and Mayor Stodola. Director Richardson delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. DEFERRALS: 11. ORDINANCE; Z- 7604 -A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Homes at Granite Mountain Phase II Long - Form PD -R, located on the northeast corner of Gilliam Park Road and Granite Mountain Circle, 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; 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is proposing to re- establish the previously approved PD -R and allow a modification to the previously approved site plan allowing for the development of the site with forty (40) units of elderly housing. 17. ORDINANCE; Z -8513: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Little Rock Housing Authority Braddock's Addition Short-Form PD -R, located south of West 18th Street between Valentine and Valmar Streets, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Housing Authority is proposing a re- zoning of the site from R -3, Single - Family to PD -R to allow the development of four (4) duplexes on these four (4) previously platted lots. 18. ORDINANCE; Z -8514: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Little Rock Housing Authority Park Addition Short- Form PD -R, located on the southeast corner of 12t and Park Streets, 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; 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Housing Authority is proposing a rezoning of the site from R -3, Single - Family to PD -R to allow the development of five (5) residential units (two (2) duplexes and one (1) 1 single - family residence) on four (4) previously platted lots. Director Keck made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to defer Items 11, 17 and 18 until March 2, 2010. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Items 11, 17 and 18 were deferred until March 2, 2010. 1 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 16, 2010 6:00 PM CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1- 9) 1. MOTION: To approve the minutes of the Little Rock Board of Directors Meetings of May 19, 2009, November 17, 2009, December 15, 2009, January 5, 2010 and January 19, 2010. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 13,083: To accept title to property donated to the City of Little Rock by warranty deed, to be used for expansion of Rosedale Park; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the acceptance of a land donation from Habitat for Humanity for the purpose of expanding Rosedale Park. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 13,084: To authorize the City Manager to purchase three (3) half -ton Chevrolet Silverado Trucks from Bale Chevrolet, through State Contract; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Bale Chevrolet in the amount of $60,462 to purchase three (3) half -ton Chevrolet Silverado Trucks. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 13,085: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with New Futures for Youth to provide technical assistance, youth employability, evaluation, monitoring, violence prevention, and research services; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Enter into a contract with New Futures for Youth for technical assistance, youth employability, evaluation, monitoring, violence prevention and research services. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 13,086: To authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts with seven (7) organizations to provide targeted neighborhood Youth Initiative Programs (YIP) in targeted neighborhoods; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Enter into contracts with seven (7) organizations to provide targeted neighborhood Youth Initiative Programs (YIP) to Little Rock youth ages thirteen (13) — eighteen (18). 6. RESOLUTION NO. 13,087: To authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts with six (6) organizations to provide youth neighborhood based after- school /out -of- school time programs in targeted neighborhoods; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Enter into contract with six (6) organizations to provide targeted neighborhood- based, after - school /out -of- school time programs to Little Rock youth ages six (6) — seventeen (17). 7. RESOLUTION NO. 13,088: To extend the contract award for police uniforms, accessories and equipment for one (1) -year with the option for a second year per the bid contract; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Police Department is requesting approval to extend the Uniform & Equipment contract award to Cruse Uniforms and Equipment as the primary vendor to provide various police uniforms, accessories and equipment items and Stroud Safety Apparel as the secondary vendor for specific items for one (1) -year with the option for one (1) additional year per contract language. 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 16, 2010 6:00 PM 8. RESOLUTION NO. 13,089: To accept JAPB, LLC, as the successful bidder for a contract to develop a marina, develop a portion part of the Arkansas River Trail and assist in developing a park within the City; to authorize the City Manager to negotiate final terms of an agreement; to authorize the Mayor, City Manager and City Clerk to execute any necessary documents as to such a contract and as to the encumbrance of City property; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The resolution authorizes the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with JAPB, LLC, to develop a park and marina east of Heifer International on the Arkansas River. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 13,090: To authorize a franchise for access across certain City property located on East Roosevelt Road adjacent to the property located at 2323 East Roosevelt Road in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to the owner of such property; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To provide a franchise to the owner of 2323 East Roosevelt Road and successor owners to allow access for the owner, its agents and invitees to travel over adjacent City property which the City retains for drainage purposes. Director Richardson stated that due to the fact that he was employed by New Futures for Youth, he would have to abstain from voting on Item 4. Director Keck made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, to approve the Consent Agenda. By voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda was approved. GROUPED ITEMS (Items 10 —19; and Item 21) Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Keck, to add Item 21 to the grouped items. Mayor Stodola recognized Vice Mayor Fortson regarding several proposed changes to the ordinance for Item 21. Vice Mayor Fortson made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, to substitute an updated version of the ordinance with two (2) minor changes. Vice Mayor Fortson explained that the first change was to reduce the percentage fee for calculation from 8.5% to 8 %, with the second change being an explanation of how the fee would be computed. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the changes were substituted. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item 21 was added to the Grouped Items. 10. ORDINANCE NO. 20,214; Z- 4653 -H: To approve a modification to a Planned Zoning Development and providing for the establishment of a Planned Commercial District titled Powell Brothers Revised Short-Form PCD, located at 1308 South Bowman Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending Ordinance No. 19,958 and the Official Zoning 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 16, 2010 6:00 PM Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is to allow an amendment to the approved PCD to modify the uses and the use mix of the site. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 20,215; Z- 7948 -C: To approve modification to a Planned Zoning Development and provide for the establishment of a Planned Office District titled Gilliam Revised Short-Form PD -O, located at #1 Portrait Drive, Pulaski County, Arkansas, amending Ordinance No. 19,684 and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is now proposing to amend the previously approved PD -O for Lot 1 to add general and professional office uses as allowable uses for the site. 13. ORDINANCE NO. 20,216; Z -8501: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Stanton Optical Short-Form PCD, located at 112 South University Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; 0 absent. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from C -3, General Commercial District to PCD to allow the construction of a new building on this site which is located within the Mid -Town Design Overlay District. 14. ORDINANCE NO. 20,217: To amend Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, providing for a waiver of Master Street Plan Right -of -way dedication requirements for University Avenue; and for the other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes a waiver of right -of -way dedication on the west side of University Avenue for the length of property as required under the Master Street Plan for the Stanton Optical Short -Form PCD located 112 South University Avenue. 15. ORDINANCE NO. 20,218; Z -8511: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Industrial District titled The City Church Short-Form PID, located at 2201 Brookwood Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 1 nay; 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is to re -zone the property from I -2, Light Industrial District to PID to allow a church as an allowable use. 16. ORDINANCE NO. 20,219; Z -8512: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Christopher Homes of Little Rock Short-Form PD -R, located at 9216 Lanehart Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is a rezoning of 2.25 acres from R -2, Single- Family to PD -R to allow for the development of twenty (20) units of elderly housing. 19. ORDINANCE NO. 20,220: To dispense with competitive bids; to award a maintenance agreement to IBM Corporation, in the amount of $153,958 plus taxes; to in Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 16, 2010 6:00 PM authorize additional annual extensions of this agreement at the discretion of the City Manager; to declare and emergency; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: This ordinance waves competitive bidding for the purchase of software license subscription and support for the City's IBM mainframe computer. 21. ORDINANCE NO. 20,221: To amend Little Rock, Arkansas, Revised Code 7 -127 (1988) to change the method and amount for fees charged to off - airport parking facilities; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: This ordinance changes the method of calculation for off - airport parking facilities fees to a percentage of revenue. In addition, it increases the amount of the fees to be charged. Director Adcock disclosed that her husband worked for Expressway Parking; however, the item had nothing to do with his wages or compensation. The ordinances were read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, 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. Mayor Stodola stated that two (2) cards had been submitted from individuals wanting to speak in against Item 16. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances, with the exception of Item 16, on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinances, with the exception of Item 16, were read a third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinances, with the exception of Item 16, were approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for Item 19 was passed. Mayor Stodola recognized the individuals that present to speak in opposition to Item 16. Kate Matthews, 9321 Herndon Road: Stated that her property was directly behind the property in question and that she opposed the proposed project. Mickey Matthews 9321 Herndon Road: Expressed his concern regarding the development of the property for a housing project. Planning & Development Department Director Tony Bozynski stated that staff had visited with the developer regarding the condition of Lanehart Road. Mr. Bozynski reported that approximately 800 feet of Lanehart Road, from McPherson Road to the property in question, would be graded to a minimum paving width of twenty (20) feet. In addition, the portion of Lanehart Road located directly in front of the property would be upgraded to Master Street Plan Standards. Jimmy McKinnon, Executive Director of Christopher Homes of Arkansas, stated that their contract with HUD stipulated that no one under the age of sixty -two (62) would be able to live in the complex. 5 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 16, 2010 6:00 PM Director Wyrick asked at what point the stipulations from HUD would cease making the units available to individuals of any age. Mr. McKinnon stated that in most instances the Section 8 contract with HUD was for twenty (20) years, with an additional twenty (20) years for a total of forty (40) years. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to place the ordinance on third reading. The ordinance was read a third time. By roll call vote of the Board Members present, the votes were as follows: Ayes: Hurst; Cazort; Keck; Wright; Wyrick; and Vice Mayor Fortson. Nays: Adcock. Absent: Kumpuris. By a vote of 8 ayes, 1 nay, and 1 absent, the ordinance was approved. SEPARATE ITEM (Items 20) 20. ORDINANCE: To amend Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, providing for various procedures and land use regulations regarding parking of motor vehicles in front yards or corner side yards of residential properties; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. (Second Reading) (I" Reading held on February 2, 2010) Synopsis: The Planning Commission is forwarding to the Board of Directors an ordinance amendment which would establish procedures and criteria regulating the parking of motor vehicles in the front yard and street corner side yards of residential properties. The ordinance was read a second time. Luke Skrable, 9602 Woodford Street: Stated that he was supportive of anything that would improve Southwest Little Rock; however, he didn't agree with passing another law that the City could not enforce. Edward Swaim, 36 Rosemont Drive: Stated that he was the President of the Broadmoor Property Owner's Association and that they were very supportive of the ordinance and encouraged the Board's approval. Rhonda Ross, 2506 South Valentine Street: Voiced her opposition to the ordinance. Theophis Cook, 2100 Valmar Street: Voiced his opposition to,the ordinance. Dorothy Bryels, 2208 South Martin Street: Voiced her opposition to the ordinance. Alice Banks, 2209 South Martin Street: Voiced her opposition to the ordinance. Robert Webb, 2209 South Martin Street: Stated that he was Vice President of the Love Neighborhood Association and that it was his understanding that City streets needed to be twenty (20) feet in width to accommodate emergency vehicles. Mr. Webb stated that there were several streets in his neighborhood that were only twenty -four (24) feet in width and that if individuals were forced to park their cars on the street, there would not be enough room for emergency vehicles to pass. Director Hurst asked City Manager Bruce Moore how his staff had addressed the concern of emergency vehicles being able to navigate through the narrow streets. City Manager Moore stated that at that point, an evaluation of all the streets and not been done. Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 16, 2010 6:00 PM Mollie Irvin, 507 Deerbrook Road: Urged the Board to support the proposed ordinance. Pat Gee, 8409 Dowan Drive: Asked the Board to approve the ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING (Item 22) 22. ORDINANCE NO. 20,222; G -24 -024: To abandon a portion of a twenty -five (25)- foot wide access and utility easement located along the south perimeter of Lot 1, Chenonceau Commercial Subdivision, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas as public right -of -way; and for other purposes. Synopsis: The applicants are requesting the abandonment of a portion of a twenty -five (25) -foot wide access and utility easement located along the south perimeter of Lot 1, Chenonceau Commercial Subdivision. 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 ordinance was read a third time. Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present that desired to speak to the issue. None being present, Mayor Stodola closed the public hearing. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved. CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION Kathy Wells: Urged the Board once again to utilize the 5th Tuesdays as a time for the Board to review policies and projects that City was currently undertaking. Luke Skrable, 9602 Woodford Drive: Commended Sabrina, an employee with the Animal Services Division, for her dedication and for going over and beyond the call of duty during the recent inclement weather to rescue three (3) dogs that were chained in a yard adjacent to his. OTHER BUSINESS (Item 23) 23. DISCUSSION: Funding Proposal for Little Rock Parks & the Little Rock Zoo (Director Brad Cazort) Director Cazort provided the Board of Directors with an overview regarding a possible funding proposal for the Little Rock Parks & Recreation Department and the Little Rock 7 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 16, 2010 6:00 PM Zoo. The overview included a proposal that the Board of Directors should place before the voters for their consideration of a permanent one -half cent (1/2¢) sales tax to be solely dedicated to funding the parks system and the zoo. Director Cazort reported that as a conservative estimate, such a tax would currently generate approximately $22,000,000 per year. Director Cazort stated that all revenues generated from the collection of the half -cent sales tax would be divided with 75% dedicated to Parks and Recreation and the remaining 25% dedicated to the Little Rock. Utilizing the $22 million dollar estimate, approximately $16,500,000 would be generated for Parks & Recreation and $5,500,000 would be generated for the Little Rock Zoo. According to the proposal, the amounts received would be in addition to the monies that each Department currently receives from admissions, concessions, fees, etc., and in the future, each Department would set their budget based solely on these revenues and would continue to pay their own bonds, as they currently do now. The current expenditures for Parks and Recreation and the Little Rock Zoo in the general revenue budget would be permanently eliminated; freeing up approximately $10,031,797 in the current general revenue budget. In addition to the permanent funding source for operating the City's Parks and Zoo, additional possibilities included asking the voters of Little Rock to consider either a 1 /8t' cent for a two (2) year period, or a 1 /4t' cent additional sales tax for a one (1) -year period to generate approximately $11,000,000 for capital improvements. With the same 75/25 split, approximately $8,250,000 would be generated for parks capital improvements and $2,750,000 for Zoo improvements. Director Keck 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: Toya 4obinson, Assistant City Clerk r Stodola, Mayor H