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Home My WebLink About10-05-10Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting October 5, 2010 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting October 5, 2010 6:00 PM The Board of D rectors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a regular meeting with Mayor Ma k Stodola presiding.. City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the following Direct rs present: Hendrix; Richardson; Hurst; Cazort; Keck (enrolled at 6:33 PM); Wright; yrick; Kumpuris (enrolled at 6:06 PM); Adcock; Vice Mayor Fortson and Mayor Stod la. Vice Mayor Fortson delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The Mayor recognized Scouts from Troop 30 at St. Paul United Methodist Church who were in attendance working on their Citizenship & Community Award. PRESENTA' Community Pla ing Month Proclamation Cyber Security wareness Month Proclamation Little Rock Fire Department Citizen's Fire Academy Participant Recognition City of Little Rock Employee Retirement Recognition — Curt Dawson, Human Resources MODIFICATIONS M -1 PRESEN ATION: City of Little Rock Employee Retirement Recognition — Curt Dawson, Human Resources M -2 ORDINANCE NO. 20,338: To dispense with the requirement of competitive bidding and autl orize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Motorola, Inc., as the sole source rovider, for the purchase of a Motorola GenWatch 3 Base Controller System in the an ount of $86,066.28; and for other purposes. staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: The L ttle Rock Police Department is requesting approval to purchase a Motorola GenWatch 3 Base ontroller System which was severely damaged during the last lightening strike. This system controls all radio non - verbal commands including the Emergency button and serves as the database mana er for all radio functions. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, 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 Gr uped Items. 1 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting October 5, 2010 6:00 PM CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 -10) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 13,201; G -23 -421: To set October 19, 2010, as the date of hearing on the petition to abandon the twenty -five (25) -foot wide "O" Street /Davis Avenue right-of way adjacent to 1600 North Fillmore Street; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent; and I open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The adjacent property owner is requesting to abandon the twenty -five (25) -foot wide "O" Street/Davis Aven a right -of -way adjacent to 1600 North Fillmore Street. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 13,202: To award a contract to Burkhalter Technologies, Inc., for CDBG Project, Riddick and 39th Street Improvements, and for other purposes. Staff recommends appro al. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to approve contracts and agreements with Burkhalter Technologies, Inc.,, for CDBG Project, Riddick and 391'' Street Improvements, Bid No. 2010 -247. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 13,203: To authorize the City Manager to enter into an annual contract with Superior Protection Services, Inc., to provide security guard services at various City locations; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: Bid #C1013 for Security Services was issued on August 27, 2010. The low qualified contractor was Zerior Protection Services, 119 South Izard Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. The estimate annual for this contract is $202,500. 4. RESOLUT14JN NO. 13,204: To accept title to fifteen (15) properties purchased at the Arkansas State Land Commissioner's 2010 Auction, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort to acquire vacant and /or blighted properties, staff identified parcels which were being offered for sale due to tax delinquency through the State Land Commissioner's Auction, scheduled for July 13, 2010. Fifteen (15) properties were successfully purchased by Land Bank and NSP2 Staff at the a iction. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 13,205 ' : To extend the current contract with QualChoice (QCA) to provide health care insrance for City employees for the year 2011; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: QualCh ice, the incumbent health care provider, has offered a renewal quote for health care benefits provided to City Employees with a 1% reduction in premium rates. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 13,206: To authorize the City Manager to renew the contract with Travelers Insurance Company for City property insurance coverage for an additional year; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: The inc mbent provider of property insurance coverage has proposed a renewal of the policy with an increase in premium rates of approximately 5 %. In addition, the proposed renewal includes an increas of 2% in the scheduled value of the buildings covered. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 13,207: To award a contract to Tri Con Works, L.P., for Cell 4 Landfill Gas Col ection improvements; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to approve contracts and agreements with Tri Con Works, L.P., for the Landfill Gas Collection Extension Project, Bid No. 2010 -0260. Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting October 5, 2010 6:00 PM 8. RESOLUTION NO. 13,208: To authorize the City Manger to enter into a contract with C &F Carpet for replacement of the carpet in the hallways and interior office spaces in the Willie L. Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center; and for other purposes. staff recommends appro al. Synopsis: Staff solicited bid quotes to replace the carpet in the hallways at the Willie L. Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center. In addition, the interior office spaces are in need of carpet replacement. as well. It has been determined that utilizing the services of the contractor replacing the carpet in the hallways to also replace the carpet in the office spaces would provide the most cost effective and expeditious replacement of all carpet. This will allow a one (1) -time minimal interruption to the occupants and visitors to the Hinton Center. The total project cost is $70,903.49. 9. RESO State of A bonds and energy savings modify and im economic deve Election); and i Synopsis: The A Arkansas Constit 10. RESOLD' acquisition of rt behalf of Metro] and for other put Synopsis: A resol eminent domain to Director Adcoc Agenda. By ur was approved. CITIZEN'S Ottenheimer Par David Oyster: Code Standards. court, when the dangerous to ind running for the image. Pat Gee, 8409 I candidate debate )N NO. 13,209: To support amendments to the Constitution of the ;; to 1) eliminate constitutional limits on interest rates for government revise interest rate limits on other loans; and authorize the financing of rojects (Issue #3 at the November 2010 General Election); and 2) to we the financing alternatives available to the State in support of major ?ment projects in Arkansas (Issue 44 at the November 2010 General other purposes. staff recommends approval. insas Municipal League is in support of the two (2) proposed amendments to the on to be voted upon this November. ION NO. 13,210: To authorize use of eminent domain for the 1 property located at 1110 West 8th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, on Titan Emergency Medical Services, for expansion of their operations; oses. Staff recommends approval. Lion to authorize the City to acquire property at 1110 West 8`h Street through the purposes of expansion of MEMS operations. made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the Consent iimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda CATION 7411 Azalea Drive Wanted a status update regarding the pond at tated that he had a property in Environmental Court that didn't meet Mr. Oyster stated that it was a double- standard for his property to be in was a four (4) -foot deep ditch on Adams Street that was open and viduals walking by in proximity. 02 Woodford Drive: Urged the Board Members and those individuals vard positions to be mindful of what was needed to have a positive n Drive: Wanted to thank everyone that participated in the recent was held by Southwest Little Rock for Progress. Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting October 5, 2010 6:00 PM GROUPED ITEMS (Items 11 -14 and Item M -2) 11. ORDINANCE NO. 20 333• LU10 -01: To amend the Land Use Plan (16,222) in the Interstate 30, East Little Rock, Port and Port South Planning Districts for various changes; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent; and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A Land Use Plan amendment in the Interstate 30, East Little Rock, Port and Port South Planning Districts from Commercial to Mixed Use, Residential Medium Density to Industrial, Park/Open Space to Industrial and Residential Medium Density, Residential Low Density, Medium Density and High Density to Light Industrial, Industrial to Commercial and Agricultural to Industrial for future development and to recognize likely future uses. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 20,334; LU10- 09 -02: To amend the Land Use Plan in the Interstate 630 and Boyle Park Districts from residential low density, park open space, suburban office public institutional, commercial, light industrial and industrial to residential low density, public institutional, suburban office, mixed use and light industrial; and l' or other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent; and I open position Staffrecomm ends approval. Synopsis: Package) of Land Use Plan changes related to the University District Revitalization Plan in the Interstate 630 and Boyle Park Planning Districts. 13. ORDINANCE NO. 20,335; LU10- 19 -01: To amend the Land Use Plan in the Chenal Planning, District from residential high density to office and commercial; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; I recusal; 1 absent; and I open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A Lana Use Plan amendment in the Chenal Planning District from Residential High Density to Office and Commercial for future development. 14. ORDINANCE NO. 20,336; Z -8576: 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: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 1 recusal; I absent; and 1 open position. St I f recommends approval. Synopsis: Theowner of the 11.16 -acre property located on the north side of Kanis Road, approximately 400 feet east of Edswood Road, is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R -2 and AF to 0-2, C -3, and PR. M -2 ORDINANCE NO. 20,338: To dispense with the requirement of competitive bidding and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Motorola, Inc., as the sole source provider, for the purchase of a Motorola GenWatch 3 Base Controller System in the amount of $86,066.28; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Police Department is requesting approval to purchase a Motorola GenWatch 3 Base 'Controller System which was severely damaged during the last lightening strike. This system controls all radio non - verbal commands including the Emergency button and serves as the database manager for all radio functions. The ordinances were read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, ito 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 0 Little Rock Board ofDirectors Meeting October 5, 2010 6:00 PM Director Hurst, Ito 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 ordinnances were approved. SEPARATE ITEM (Item 15) 15. ORDINANCE NO. 20,337: To condemn certain structures in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas„ as structural, fire and health hazards; providing for summary abatement procedures; directing the City Attorney to take such action as is necessary to raze and remove said structures; declaring an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: one (1) !residential structure in dilapidated and /or burned condition causing a negative environmental impact on the residential neighborhoods in which they are located. The property is located at 2609 Gaines Street. The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Keck, 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,'I 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 unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinances were approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present'(, the emergency clause was approved. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 16) 16. RESOLUTION NO. 13,211: Appointments to various City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions. Staff recommends approval. (Deferre(I from September 21, 2010) Synopsis: Ambulance Authority (1 Position); American with Disabilities Act Citizen's Grievance Committee (2 Positions); Central Arkansas Transit Authority (1 Position); Community Housing Advisory Board (} Position); Little Rock Planning Commission (1 Position); Little Rock Port Authority (1 Position); and Racial Cultural Diversity Commission (3 Positions). Director Keck rn de the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, for the Board to go in to Executive Seslsion for the purpose of appointments to Boards and Commissions. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Board went into Executive Session for the purpose of appointments to Boards and Commissions. I Ambulance Autl year term; said Members presetr ority: Re- appointment of Lean Matthews to serve his second five (5)- erm to expire July 5, 2015. By unanimous voice vote of the Board , the appointment was accepted. R Little Rock Board or Directors Meeting October 51 2010 6:00 PM Americans with Disabilities Appointment of Lillie McMullen to serve her first four (4)- year term as a Slervice Provider; said term to expire July 6, 2014. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was accepted. Central Arkansas Transit Authority: Appointment of Allie Freeman to his first four (4)- year term; said term to expire on August 26, 2014. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members resent, the appointment was accepted. Community Housing Advisory Board: Appointment of Valerie Emmons to fill the unexpired term of William Laster; said term to expire on June 2, 2013. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was accepted. Little Rock Planning Commission: Appointment of Janet Dillon to fill the unexpired term of Candice Smith; said term to expire on January 1, 2011. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was accepted. Little Rock Port Authority: Appointment of Dexter Doyne to his first five (5) -year term; said term to exp�re on July 6, 2015. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was accepted. Racial & Cultural Diversity Commission: Appointment of Akasha Hull to fill the unexpired term of Marcus Ridley; said term to expire on March 31, 2012. Appointment of Grif Stockley to fill the unexpired term of Lisette Yang; said term to expire on April 30, 2012. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were accepted. Director Keck made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: Clerk n APPROVED: Mark Stodola, Mayor