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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-01-11Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting November 1, 2011 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting November 1, 2011 6:00 PM The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a regular meeting with Mayor Mark Stodola presiding. City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the following Directors present: Hendrix; Richardson; Hurst; Cazort; Hines; Wright; Wyrick; Adcock; Vice Mayor Kumpuris; and Mayor Stodola. Director Fortson was absent. Director Cazort delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ADDITIONS: M -1 PRESENTATION: City of Little Rock Retirement Recognition — Julian Baer, Housing & Neighborhood Programs Department M -2 RESOLUTION: To certify local government endorsement of Cantrell Drug Company, to be located at 7321 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program (as authorized by Section 15- 4- 2706(D) of the Consolidated incentive Act of 2003); and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. M -3 RESOLUTION: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 13,384 (October 18, 2011) to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract extension with Waste Management of Arkansas to provide for curbside recycling for solid waste customers under an agreement with Pulaski County Regional Solid Waste Management District; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Enter into an extension to the existing contract with Waste Management of Arkansas to provide for curbside recycling for approximately 58,000 residential solid waste customers. Date was incorrect on the previous resolution authorizing an extension. M-4 RESOLUTION: Appointments to City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions. Synopsis: Children Youth and Families - Appointment of Norma Jean Johnson to fill the unexpired Little Rock School Board Representative term of Katherine Mitchell, said term to expire on May 31, 2012, and Little Rock Housing Authority (1 Position). M -5 RESOLUTION: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 13,376 (October 3, 2011) to authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts for the construction and rehabilitation of two (2) single - family dwellings as part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2); to correct an error in regard to the two (2) companies to receive the contracts; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Resolution No. 13,376, adopted on October 3, 2011, authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with DBl Construction to construct and rehabilitate two (2) structures located at 1800 Brown Street and 2609 West 13th Street. The contract for the latter property should be entered into with Ford Properties Homes. This resolution corrects the earlier resolution. DEFERRAL: 13. ORDINANCE: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Rev. Code §36 -4(D) (1988) to remove the seven (7) -day notice requirement for zoning violations; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. (Deferred at staff's request until November 15, 2011) Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting November 1, 2011 6:00 PM Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to add Item M -1 to Presentations, to add Items M -2, M -3 and M -5 to the Consent Agenda and to read Item M -4 separately. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item M -1 was added to Presentations, Items M -2, M -3 and M -5 were added to the Consent Agenda and Item M -4 was read separately. PRESENTATIONS City of Little Rock Retirement Recognition Julian Baer, Housing & Neighborhood Programs Department Little Rock Fire Department Citizen's Academy Graduation CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 2 and Items M -2, M -3 & M -5) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 13,391: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Lake Assault Boats for the purchase of one (1) fire rescue boat for use by the Little Rock Fire Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock City Manager's Office /Emergency Management Division is committed to improving emergency response throughout the City. In order to accomplish this goal, the City Manager's Office /Emergency Management Division proposes the purchase of one (1) fire rescue boat for use by the Little Rock Fire Department. The boat shall be used for river rescue and fire suppression operations along the Arkansas River. This equipment is being purchased in accordance with Bid #11224. Lake Assault Boats is the lowest responsible bidder for this piece of equipment. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 13,392: To approve the 2012 Annual Action Plan for CDBG, HOME and HOPWA Funds; to authorize the City Manager to submit the 2012 Annual Action Plan for consideration by the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Annual Action Plan delineates the uses of the CDBG, HOME and HOPWA entitlements for the 2012 program year January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2012). This Board action approves the submission of the Action Plan to the Department of Housing & Urban Development. M -2 RESOLUTION NO. 13,393: To certify local government endorsement of Cantrell Drug Company, to be located at 7321 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program (as authorized by Section 15- 4- 2706(D) of the Consolidated incentive Act of 2003); and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. M -3 RESOLUTION NO. 13,394: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 13,384 (October 18, 2011) to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract extension with Waste Management of Arkansas to provide for curbside recycling for solid waste customers under an agreement with Pulaski County Regional Solid Waste Management District; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Enter into an extension to the existing contract with Waste Management of Arkansas to provide for curbside recycling for approximately 58,000 residential solid waste customers. Date was incorrect on the previous resolution authorizing an extension. M -5 RESOLUTION NO. 13,395: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 13,376 (October 3, 2011) to authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts for the construction and rehabilitation of two (2) single - family dwellings as part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2); to correct an error in regard to the two (2) companies to receive the contracts; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting November 1, 2011 6:00 PM Synopsis: Resolution No. 13,376, adopted on October 3, 2011, authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with DBI Construction to construct and rehabilitate two (2) structures located at 1800 Brown Street and 2609 West 13th Street. The contract for the latter property should be entered into with Ford Properties Homes. This resolution corrects the earlier resolution. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hurst, to approve the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda was approved. GROUPED ITEMS (Items 3 — 5 and 7 - 12) Director Wyrick stated that she had visited with the owner for the property listed in Item 6 regarding the hours of the operation. Director Wyrick asked if notification of the amended hours had been received by staff. Planning & Development Director Tony Bozynski stated that staff had received notification of the amended closing hours; not the opening hours. Director Wyrick stated that she was under the impression that the opening hours were going to be amended and asked that the item be read separately. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 20,491; Z- 3371 -LL: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Lot 9 Glenn Ridge Crossing Revised Long -Form PCD, located within the interior area of Colonel Glenn Plaza Loop, 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; and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to rezone the site from PCD Expired to PCD to allow the use of the site for automobile sales and service. 4. ORDINANCE NO. 20,492; Z- 5139 -F: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Easter Seals Adult Training and Wellness Center Revised Long -Form PCD, located at 14901 Cantrell 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; and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Easter Seals of Arkansas is proposing a revision to the previously- approved PCD to allow Easter Seals of Arkansas to occupy the vacant building with an adult training and wellness center. 5. ORDINANCE NO. 20,493; Z- 7325 -A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled Lot 1 Section "A" Wildwood Subdivision Revised Short -Form POD, located at 16723 Cantrell 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; and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is to revise the previously- approved POD to allow the existing carport to be enclosed for additional office /conference room space. 7. ORDINANCE NO. 20,495; Z -8695: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Gulley Long -Form PD -R, located at 11511 Garrison 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; and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is to rezone the site from R -2, Single - Family, to PD -R to allow for the development of the site with a storage building and three (3) single - family homes in phases with the storage building being constructed in the first phase. 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting November 1, 2011 6:00 PM 8. ORDINANCE NO. 20,496; Z -8696: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Delta Presents Outreach Foundation Short-Form PCD, located at 7621 West 40th Street, 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; and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from R -3, Single- family, to PD -O to allow the use of this form church building as meeting space for the Delta Presents Outreach Foundation. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 20,497; Z -8697: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled 2601 West 13th Street Short-Form PD -R, located at 2601 West 13th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM 2 FUNDING) Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from R-4, Two - Family, to PD -R to allow for the construction of a new single - family home on this existing lot with a reduced rear -yard setback. The lot is located within the Central High Design Overlay District. 10. ORDINANCE NO. 20,498; Z -8700: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled St. Vincent's Health Systems Short -Form POD, located at 5320 -5326 West Markham Street, 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; and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is proposing a rezoning of the site from 0-3, General Office District, to POD to allow for the redevelopment of the site with a rehabilitation hospital. 11. ORDINANCE NO. 20,499; Z -8701: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled Pediatrics Plus Short -Form PD -O, located on Aldersgate Road between 18th and 20th Streets, 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; and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The developer is proposing to revise the previously- approved site plan to allow for the use of two (2) of the previously- approved lots for the construction of a 31,852 square -foot facility with two (2) outdoor play areas. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 20,500: To amend Chapter 31 of the Little Rock City Code to add an additional alternate form of assurance for completion of subdivision improvements; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. The ordinances were read a 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. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, 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. SEPERATE ITEMS (Item 6) 6. ORDINANCE NO. 20,494; Z- 7786 -B: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Dennis Properties Revised Long- E Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting November 1, 2011 6:00 PM Form PCD, located at 11421 Highway 5, 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; and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is to amend the previously- approved PCD to add an eating place inside with bar services as an allowable use. The ordinance was read a 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 Richardson, 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 ordinance was approved. REPORTS (Item 13) 13. REPORT: August Financial Report — Sara Lenehan, Finance Department Director. Ms. Lenehan reported that the revenues for the first eight (8) months of the year were $86,900,348, with sales tax revenue being down 3.46% year -to -date. Ms. Lenehan stated that the State of Arkansas held a Sales Tax Free weekend the first week of August, which was targeted to back -to- school purchases; however, the list of exempted items exceed those items that would be considered for back -to- school. Ms. Lenehan reported that the expenditures for the first eight (8) months of the year were $84,909,400, with vacancy savings of $4610,854 year -to -date. CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION The following individuals spoke on issues that were not included on the agenda. Barbara Jones: Bus timing on John Barrow Road Barbara Jones: Traffic Light on 12th Street Luke Skrable, 9602 Woodford Drive: Discrimination in Little Rock Government EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item M -4) Aaliyah Khabeer, 1201 South Park Street: Re- Appointment of Commissioner Webb Jimmy Wilkins, 1010 Wolfe Street, #409: Little Rock Housing Authority Commissioner Robert Webb Evangelist DeLois Grotzinger, 311 East 8th Street: Re- Appointment of Commissioner Webb Katherine Strong, 1800 South Broadway Street: Little Rock Housing Authority Commissioner Robert Webb Lou White, 2822 South Summit Street: Re- Appointment of Commissioner Webb Claudine Jefferson, 311 East 8th Street: Re- Appointment of Commissioner Robert Webb to Little Rock Housing Authority Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting November 1, 2011 6:00 PM Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, for the Board to go into Executive Session for the purpose appointments to City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Board went into Executive Session. M-4 RESOLUTION NO. 13,396: Appointments to City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions. Synopsis: Children Youth and Families - Appointment of Norma Jean Johnson to fill the unexpired Little Rock School Board Representative term of Katherine Mitchell, said term to expire on May 31, 2012, and Little Rock Housing Authority (1 Position). Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hurst, to appoint Norma Jean Johnson to fill the unexpired term of Katherine Mitchell, said term to expire on May 31, 2012. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved. Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Hendrix, to ratify the re- appointment of Robert Webb to the Little Rock Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Boy voice vote of the Board Members present, with Directors Hurst, Cazort, Hines, Wright, Wyrick, Adcock and Vice Mayor Kumpuris voting in opposition, the ratification failed. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned. 7 APPROVED: I Mark Stodola, Mayor G