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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-03-12Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 3, 2012 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 3, 2012 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 (enrolled at 6:20 PM); Fortson; Adcock; Vice Mayor Kumpuris; and Mayor Stodola. Vice Mayor Kumpuris delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 2 and 4 - 6) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 13,416 -A: To authorize the City Manager to enter into an annual purchase contract with Truck Component Services for the purchase of original equipment manufacturer parts for Tennant equipment in the City's Fleet; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Truck Component Services for the purchase of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts for Tennant equipment in the City's fleet. Average annual cost is $125,000. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 13,417: To authorize the City Manager to enter into an annual purchase contract with Mid -South Sales for the purchase of oils and lubricants for the City's Fleet; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Mid - South Sales for the purchase of oils and lubricants for the City's fleet. Average annual cost is $100,000. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 13,418: To authorize the Mayor to issue a letter of support to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority for full rehabilitation of the Albert Pike Hotel, located at 701 Scott Street, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Resolution would authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for Low Income Housing Tax Credits to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority for the rehabilitation of the Albert Pike Hotel. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 13,419: To authorize the Mayor to issue a letter of support for tax - exempt bonds to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority for the construction of a 160 -unit apartment complex located at 4020 South Shackleford Road, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Resolution would authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for Tax Exempt Bonds to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 13,420: To appoint replacement Commissioners for Municipal Improvement District No. 21 of Little Rock, Arkansas — University Heights Project; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The three (3) commissioner positions in Municipal Improvement District No. 21 became vacant after three commissioners resigned. All vacancies that occur after a municipal board is organized must be filled by the City Board of Directors. Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 3, 2012 6:00 PM Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda was approved. SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 3 and 7 - 9) 3. RESOLUTION: To authorize the Mayor to issue a letter of support to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority for HOME Funds, for the construction of ten (10) homes in the Little Rock North Fork Subdivision, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Resolution would authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for HOME to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. Assistant Housing & Neighborhood Programs Department Director Ward Hanna stated that the project was located off of County Line Road, and that the applicant proposed to build ten (10) single - family homes. Mr. Hanna stated that on December 12, 2011, the Community Housing Advisory Board (CHAB) voted in support (6 ayes and 4 nays) of the project. Director Wyrick asked about the objective that the CHAB utilized in taking into consideration the existing homes located near a project. Mr. Hanna stated that typically the CHAB did not take into consideration the existing homes; however, this was the first instance where they had received an application for multiple homes. Director Wright asked who established the criteria that the CHAB utilized to make their decisions. Housing & Neighborhood Programs Director Andre Bernard stated that the applicant was required to submit a market study to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA), which would identify the present values of the homes in the area, as well as identifying the need based on the existing lots. Mr. Bernard stated that the information is reviewed by ADFA prior to it coming before the CHAB, and ADFA made their recommendation based on the information contained in the market study and the applicant's financial feasibility to complete the project. In addition, Mr. Bernard stated that there was an agreement made between the applicant and ADFA regarding the types of subsidies. Director Adcock stated that when the applicant appeared before the CHAB, he reported that due to the fact that his homes were presold, he was not required to complete a market study. Director Hines asked if there were an existing bill of assurance associated with the subdivision. Director Wyrick stated that the existing bill of assurance for the subdivision stated that the homes be at least 800 square -feet. Director Adcock stated that the subdivision was small and that the residents were in the process of working on drafting a bill of assurance with the individual that owned the majority of the lots in the subdivision. Roma Isom: Stated that he was the applicant and that his organization had recently been re- designated as a Community Housing Development Organization. Mr. Isom stated that they had partnered with Rousch Coleman Builders, who had agreed to build the homes for them. Mr. Isom stated that he was a real estate agent and had actually sold several of the homes in the subdivision. Mr. Isom stated that the homes would be 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 3, 2012 6:00 PM between 1,200 and 1,300 square -feet in size. Mr. Isom stated that the individuals that were purchasing the homes had already been pre- approved utilizing the HUD Guidelines. Director Richardson asked if a market analysis had been completed. Mr. Isom stated that because he had pre- approved buyers, he was given the option of no completing a market analysis. Barbara Cole, 1 Nickel Cove: Stated that she was against the construction of the proposed homes due to the fact that the homes were smaller in size and lower in cost and would decrease the property values of the existing homes. Andrew Creggett, 5 Nickel Cove: Stated that he was against the construction of the proposed homes. Derek Walker, 9 Nickel Cove: Voiced his opposition to the construction of the proposed homes. Jackie Callahan, 15 Nickel Cove: Voiced her opposition to the construction of the proposed homes. Jeff Willyard, 28 Penny Lane: Stated that he was opposed to the construction of the proposed homes and was concerned that the smaller homes would diminish their property values Director Wright asked if the Board could amend the list of items that the CHAB reviewed in considering applications. City Attorney Tom Carpenter stated that due to the fact that the Board created the CHAB, they had the authority to set the guidelines. Director Hines made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to table the item for one (1) -month so that the property owners would have the opportunity to meet with the subdivision developer. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Richardson voting in opposition, the motion was approved. Director Hurst made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to amend the agenda and address the Grouped Items 10, 11 and 12 before Items 7, 8 and 9. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion was approved. GROUPED ITEMS (Items 10 - 12) 10. ORDINANCE NO. 20.526; Z -8699: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled 5700 West Markham Street Short-Form POD, located at 5700 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 requesting a rezoning of the site from 0-3, General Office District, to POD to allow the redevelopment of this site with a medical office. 11. ORDINANCE NO. 20.527: To dispense with competitive bidding and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a sole source master service agreement with Lawson Software Americas, Inc., for the purchase of licenses and maintenance of the Lawson budgeting and planning software module; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 3, 2012 6:00 PM Synopsis: An ordinance waiving competitive bidding and authorizing the City Manager to enter a five -year master service agreement with Lawson Software Americas, Inc. for licenses and maintenance of the Lawson Budgeting and Planning software module. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 20,528: To call a special election in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, for the purpose of submitting to the electors of the City the question of reducing and extending the levy of a portion of the existing annual ad valorem property tax pledged to the repayment of outstanding Library Capital Improvement Bonds from the aggregate rate of two (2.0) mils to the new rate of one and nine tenths of one (1.9) mil on the dollar of assessed valuation of taxable property in the City; To pledge nine tenths of one (0.9) mil of said ad valorem tax to secure the repayment of an issue or issues of bonds of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, issued under Amendments No. 30 and No. 72 to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas and Act 920 of 1993, not to exceed $32,000,000 in the aggregate principal amount, to refund an outstanding issue of Library Construction and Improvement Bonds and to finance the cost of acquiring, constructing, and equipping land and additional capital improvements for the City's public libraries operated by Central Arkansas Library System; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. The ordinances were read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hurst, 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 Hurst, 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. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for Item 12 approved. Director Richardson stated that he was employed by New Futures for Youth and that because they would be mentioned at some point during the discussion of Items 7, 8 and 9, he would be leaving the room. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hurst, to amend the agenda and address Item 13 prior to Items 7, 8 and 9. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion was approved. DISCUSSION ITEMS (Item 13) 13. DISCUSSION: Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 Update City Manager Bruce Moore announced that the City had met its requirement to expend at least 50% Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 Funds. City Manager Moore stated that according to the report released that day; the City of Little Rock had received the grade of A for expending $4.2 Million. City Manager Moore stated that February 11, 2012, had been the date that staff had set for the City to reach the 50 %. 4 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 3, 2012 6:00 PM Mr. Bernhard and Kevin Howard, Neighborhood Stabilization Program Coordinator, provided the Board with an overview of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 14) 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Appointment of the Little Rock Citizen Evaluation of New Tax Committee Director Hurst made the motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Kumpuris, to defer the appointments until the February 7, 2012, Board of Directors Meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion was approved. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Kumpuris, for the Board to take a five (5)- minute recess. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion was approved. (Director Richardson did not return to the Board Chambers due to the fact that his employer, New Futures for Youth, would be mentioned at some point during the discussion of Items 7, 8 and 9.) SEPARATE ITEMS (7 - 9) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 13,421: To authorize the City Manager to extend the contracts with six (6) organizations to provide youth initiative programs (YIP) in targeted neighborhoods; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizing contract extensions with six (6) agencies to provide targeted neighborhood (YIP) Youth Initiative Programs to Little Rock youth ages thirteen (13) — eighteen (18). City Manager Moore reported that each of the organizations were in the third year of a three (3) -year contract and that the previous year's contract had ended on December 31, 2011. City Manager Moore stated that each of the organizations had been reviewed by the Children Youth and Families Commission and they were recommending approval. Community Programs Department Director Dorothy Nayles provided the Board with an overview of the youth initiative programs. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Hendrix, to approve the resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was approved. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 13.423: To authorize the City Manager to extend a contract with New Futures for Youth to provide technical assistance, youth employability, evaluation, violence prevention, research services, transition program planning and development, youth initiative programs assessment, census data analysis and youth demographic information; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 3, 2012 6:00 PM Synopsis: Authorizing an extension of the contract with New Futures for Youth for Youth to provide technical assistance, youth employability, evaluation, violence prevention, research services, transition program planning and development, YIP assessment, and Census data analysis and youth demographic information. Ms. Nayles provided the Board with an overview of the technical assistance contract. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Hendrix, to call the question on the vote. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the question to call the vote was approved. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Kumpuris, to approve the resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was approved. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 13,422: To authorize the City Manager to enter into contract extensions with six (6) organizations to provide youth neighborhood based after - school /out -of- school time programs in targeted neighborhoods; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizing an extension of the contracts 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). Ms. Nayles provided the Board with an overview of the youth neighborhood based after - school /out -of- school time programs. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hurst, to approve the resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was approved. Director Kumpuris made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, that no additional PIT Funds be expended for the calendar year 2013 until the program had been evaluated and new guidelines were established. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was approved. CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION The following individuals spoke on issues that were not included on the agenda. Barbara Jones: Low Income Help Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Kumpuris, to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: Mark Stodola, Mayor 6