HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-12Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
February 7, 2012
6:00 PM
Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
February 7, 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;
Fortson; Adcock; Vice Mayor Kumpuris; and Mayor Stodola. Director Joan Adcock
delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 8)
1. MOTION: To approve the minutes of the Little Rock City Board of Directors
Meetings of October 3, 2011, October 17, 2011, November 1, 2011, November 15,
2011, and December 6, 2011; and the Little Rock City Board of Directors Reconvened
Meetings of October 10, 2011, and December 13, 2011
2. RESOLUTION NO. 13.432: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Oliver's Custom Roofing for partial re- roofing of the Little Rock Homeless Day
Resource Center; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Bid #11255 was taken for roofing work for the Little Rock Homeless Day Resource
Center.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 13.433; G -23 -430: To set February 21, 2012, as the date of
hearing on the petition to abandon the public right -of -way and easement rights for
Brookwood Drive, located in the Riverdale Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas;
and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays and 4 absent. Staff recommends
approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting the exclusive abandonment of Brookwood Drive, located in
the Riverdale Addition, including the abandonment of utility and drainage easements.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 13.434; G -23 -431: To set February 21, 2012, as the date of
hearing on the petition to abandon a portion of a fifteen (15) -foot wide alley located in
Block 63, Pulaski Heights Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays and 4 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting 103.5 feet of a fifteen (15) -foot wide alley located in Block 63,
Pulaski Heights Addition be abandoned as a public right -of -way but be retained as a utility and
drainage easement.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 13.435; G -24 -036: To set February 21, 2012, as the date of
hearing on the petition to abandon two (2) utility and drainage easements, located within
Lot 4 -3A, Riverdale Addition, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The owners of Tract H -3A, Riverdale Addition are requesting abandonment of two (2)
utility and drainage easements located within the tract.
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6. RESOLUTION NO. 13.436: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 13,416 -A
(January 3, 2012) to authorize the provision for an option to renew the annual purchase
contract with Truck Component Services each year for up to two (2) additional years
upon agreement of the parties; and for other purposes. staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Addendum to Resolution 13,416 -A, which authorized 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. This APO
will be for one (1) -year, with an option to renew each year up to two (2) additional years.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 13.437: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 13,417
(January 3, 2012) to authorize the provision for an option to renew the annual purchase
contract with Mid -South Sales each year for up to two (2) additional years upon
agreement of the parties; and for other purposes. staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Addendum to Resolution 13,417, which authorized 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. This APO will be for one (1) -year, with an option to renew each year up to
two (2) additional years.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 13.438: To declare the official intention of the Board of Directors
to reimburse certain expenditures for public safety improvements and equipment, code
enforcement equipment and the construction of a West Central Community Center from
the proceeds of a proposed tax - exempt short-term financing as required by the United
States Treasury regulations; and for other purposes. staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: To state an official intent to reimburse from short-term financing bonds expenditures
made prior to the issuance of the bonds on appropriate projects, e.g., an initial payment on the
police radio system.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the Consent
Agenda. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Hendrix voting in
opposition, the Consent Agenda was approved.
Director Hendrix asked about the cost for Item 2 and from where the funds were being
taken. City Manager Bruce Moore stated that the low bid was $51,503.28 and that the
funds were being taken from the CDBG Project Day Resource Center Special Account.
Director Hendrix stated that she was satisfied with the response and changed her vote to
aye.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda was
approved.
Mayor Stodola stated that he had received cards for Items 15 & 17 and that those items
would be read separately.
SEPARATE ITEM (Item 21)
Mayor Stodola stated that Item 21 was listed as separate on the agenda, and that if all
questions had been answered, the item could be moved to the Grouped Items. Mayor
Stodola asked Director Wyrick if there was anyone present from the neighborhood that
was present that wanted to speak regarding the item.
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Jackie Callahan, 15 Nickel Cove: Stated that the Little North Fork Neighborhood
Association had met with the developer and discussed the proposal and they felt
comfortable supporting the request.
21. RESOLUTION NO. 13.444: 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. Stags recommends approval.
Synopsis: The Resolution would authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for HOME to the
Arkansas Development Finance Authority.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the
resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution
was approved.
GROUPED ITEMS (Items 9 —14, Item 16, and Items 18 —19)
9. ORDINANCE NO. 20.533: To amend Section 15 -37(H) and Section 15 -96(B) of
Chapter 15 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances entitled "Landscaping and Tree
Protection "; and for other purposes. City Beautiful Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent and 2
open positions. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The City Beautiful Commission and staff are proposing an ordinance to amend Sections
15 -37(H) and 15 -96(B) of the Landscape Ordinance to clarify the process whereby funds in the Tree
Restoration for Environmental Enhancement (T.R.E.E.) Fund are directed and to eliminate an
inconsistency within the text to clarify the required spacing of trees in perimeter planting strips.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 20.534: To amend Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances to
change terminology regarding mobile home park subdivisions; to declare an
emergency; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays and 4 absent. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: Staff is forwarding a proposed ordinance to amend provisions of Chapter 31 of the Code
of Ordinances (the Subdivision Ordinance) to change terminology regarding mobile home park
subdivisions.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 20.535: LU11 -02: To amend the Land Use Plan in the area
north of Interstate 630 from Interstate 430 to the Arkansas State Capitol Complex; and
for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays and 3 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: To amend and update the future Land Use Plan in the area north of Interstate 630,
between Interstate 430 and the Arkansas State Capitol Complex, making various changes in Land
Use Classifications.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 20.536: Z- 5703 -C: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Shackleford Commercial Revised
Short-Form POD, located at 10303 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Arkansas,
amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. Planning Commission: 6 ayes; 4 absent, and 1 recusal. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is to revise the previously- approved POD to allow the addition of an indoor
tennis facility as an allowable use for Lot 4.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 20.537; Z- 8295 -A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Velvatex Beauty College Revised
Short-Form PCD, located at 1520 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive, Little Rock,
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Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for
other purposes. Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays and 4 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is to amend the previously- approved PCD to allow the placement of a digital
wall sign along the north facade of the building facing into the parking lot without public street
frontage.
14. ORDINANCE NO. 20.538; Z- 8531 -A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Dowler Properties, Inc., Short -Form
PCD, located at 3618 Baseline Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays and 4 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is to rezone the site from R -2, Single - Family, to PCD to allow for the use of
this non - residential building for retail sales and warehousing for Southwest Little Rock Radiator.
16. ORDINANCE NO. 20.539: To dispense with the requirement of competitive bidding
and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Landers Auto Group as the
sole source provider for the purchase of two (2) CNG powered Chevrolet vans for use by
the Public Works Department, in the amount of $73,876.00; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Landers Auto Group in the amount of $73,876.00 to purchase two (2) CNG Powered Chevrolet Vans
for the Public Works Department.
18. ORDINANCE NO. 20.541: To amend Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances to
provide flexibility in the negotiation of volume discount amounts for the determination of
solid waste disposal fees; and for other purposes. staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The ordinance amends Chapter 28, the Solid Waste Chapter of the Code of Ordinances,
to add flexibility in the negotiation of volume discount amounts for the determination of solid waste
disposal fees.
19. ORDINANCE NO. 20.542: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 20,527
(January 3, 2012) 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.
Synopsis: To amend Ordinance No. 20,527 to dispense with competitive bidding and to authorize
the City Manager to enter into a five (5) -year Master Service Agreement with Lawson Software
Americas, Inc., for the purchase of licenses and maintenance of the Lawson Budgeting and Planning
software module.
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 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. By unanimous voice vote of the Board
Members present, the emergency clause for Item 10 was approved.
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 15, Item 17 and Items 20 - 25)
15. ORDINANCE: To amend Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances to remove
inconsistencies and certain uses by right; to establish a requirement for a conditional use
permit for certain uses; to declare an emergency, and for other purposes. staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: The ordinance amends Chapter 36, Zoning, to remove inconsistencies with Little Rock,
Ark. Ord. No. 19,395 (September 6, 2005); to remove certain by -right uses, to establish a requirement
for a conditional use permit for certain uses, and to declare an emergency.
Director Hendrix if any Board Members had met to revise the ordinance that was on the
agenda for that evening. City Manager Moore stated not to his knowledge. City
Manager Moore stated that in the past, there had been a large amount of dialogue
received from residents in Wards One, Two, Six and Seven regarding the number of
stores that sold alcohol. As result of discussion that occurred at the January 31, 2012,
Board of Directors Agenda Meeting, staff felt that need to make several clarifications in
the ordinance to better address that area.
City Attorney Tom Carpenter stated that the changes that were made to the ordinances
occurred in Sections 12 and 14 to include the wording.... "with sales of beer or wine."
City Attorney Carpenter stated that the changes were made to ensure that everything
that staff wanted to address was included. Director Hendrix stated that she did not think
the ordinance had anything to do with beer or wine; rather the Veteran's Administration
drop -in facility that was being proposed for 1000 Main Street.
Director Richardson asked how the drafting of the ordinance came about. City Manager
Moore stated that there were several requests that were presently before the Alcohol
Beverage Commission that would not require a public process at this time. City
Manager Moore stated that staff felt that there were several categories that needed to be
addressed with the Conditional Use Permit process.
Planning & Development Department Director Tony Bozynski stated that proposed
ordinance would remove several inconsistences that were created with an ordinance
that was adopted several years prior that dealt with Special Use Permits. IN addition,
Mr. Bozynski stated that the proposed ordinance would take by -right or permitted uses
and make them Conditional Use, which would require a Conditional Use Permit to be
obtained prior to the development.
Director Fortson asked if in the event the ordinance did not pass, would there be a public
hearing process for the VA Center's proposed amendments if they complied with all
existing code requirements and there were no variances. Zoning & Subdivision
Manager Dana Carney stated the property in question was zoned UU, Urban Use, and if
that if the remodeling and building permit issued did not trigger the UU Zoning District
requirements, they would be able to go in without any public hearing process.
Mr. Carney stated that staff had determined that the proposed use fell under the City's
zoning ordinance definition of community welfare or health center. Director Hendrix
asked if the VA Center would be allowed to operate at 1000 Main Street if the ordinance
passed. Mr. Carney stated that if the ordinance passed, the VA Center would have to go
before the Planning Commission for a Conditional Use Permit.
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Director Hendrix made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to limit the time for
each individual to speak to two (2) minutes. By roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Hendrix; Richardson; Wright; and Vice Mayor Kumpuris. Nays: Hurst; Cazort;
Hines; Wyrick; Fortson; and Adcock. By a vote of four (4) ayes and six (6) nays; the
motion failed.
Patrick Cowan, 1401 Scott Street: Stated that he supported the proposed ordinance and
thought that the neighborhoods should have the opportunity to have public notification.
Barry Haas: Voiced his opposition to the proposed ordinance.
Robin Loucks, 1812 Spring Street: Stated that she had lived in the downtown area since
1966 and was in support of the proposed ordinance.
Guy Delaney: Stated that he would hate to see obstacles put in the way of a Veteran
receiving medical attention and asked that the Board not support the proposed
ordinance.
Jill Judy, 2000 South Arch Street: Stated that she thought the amendment to the
ordinance was a good thing and was in support.
Jeff Yates, 66 El Dorado Drive: Stated that he represented the Little Rock Realtors
Association and that they were asking the Board defer any decision on the ordinance.
Colonel Jo Summar, 1621 Arch Street: Stated that the proposed ordinance was
structured to meet the needs of all neighborhoods.
David Zakrzweski, P.O. Box 68, NLR: Stated that he was a local businessman and
asked that the Board defer the item until all parties involved were properly educated.
Hillis Schild, 1222 Center Street: Stated that she lived in the neighborhood and was in
support of the proposed ordinance.
Ann Hines, P.O. Box 229: Stated that she was the Executive Vice President of the
Arkansas Oil Marketers Association and that she represented the convenience stores
located throughout the State of Arkansas. Ms. Hines asked that the Board defer the
item until they had the opportunity to meet with staff.
Bob Blair, 220 West 22nd Street: Stated that he and his wife lived in the area and were
in support of the ordinance.
Drake Mann, 425 West Capitol Avenue: Urged the Board to vote against the proposed
ordinance.
Walter Armstrong, 130 Pearl Street: Stated that he supported the Veteran's; however,
he was in support of the proposed ordinance.
Jeff Hathaway, 100 Riverdale Road: Stated that he was a long -time commercial real
estate broker and asked the Board not to pass the ordinance as it was written.
Director Richardson made that motion, seconded by Director Cazort, that the Board take
a ten (10) minute recess. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
Board recessed for ten (10) minutes.
David Irvine, P.O. Box 452121 Grove OK: Stated that he was the property owner of
1000 Main Street. Mr. Irvine asked that the Board delay decision on the proposed
ordinance.
Ida Mehdzadezar, 1404 Scott Street: Stated that she lived in Ward One and urged the
Board to support the proposed ordinance.
Herb Rule: Voiced his opposition to the proposed ordinance.
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Tiffany Kell, 1414 Louisiana Street: Stated that she lived in the neighborhood and
supported the proposed ordinance.
John McKay: Urged the Board to defer the item and take the time necessary to consider
all options in making a decision regarding the proposed ordinance.
Tony Curtis, 1221 South Louisiana Street: Stated that he was the President of the
Downtown Neighborhood Association and that he was in support of the proposed
ordinances.
Stephanie Goins, 2617 South Fillmore Street: Stated that she was scheduled to close
on her future home in the downtown area within the month and that she was supportive
of the VA Center.
Sharon Welch Blair, 2120 Louisiana Street: Voiced her support for the proposed
ordinance.
Glen Miller, 701 Capital Avenue: Stated that he was a disabled Veteran and was
opposed to the proposed ordinance.
Harry Loucks, 1812 Spring Street: Stated that he was a Veteran that lived in the
downtown and was supportive of the proposed ordinance.
Pete Hornibrook: Stated that he was a realtor and asked that the Board defer voting on
the ordinance.
Scott Shepard, 1415 Broadway Avenue: Stated that he was a Veteran of the United
States Air Force and lived in the downtown area and urged the Board to approve the
proposed ordinance.
Tom Cole: Stated that he was a realtor and urged the Board to defer the item to ensure
that the ordinance was less confusing.
Rex Lopez, 2320 Kerr Station Cabot: Stated that he was a homeless Veteran and
homeless advocate and that he was opposed to the proposed ordinance.
Cory Boyd, 3005 Martineau Place: Stated that he was the District Operations
Supervisor for Kum and Go Convenience Stores and that they had plans to build twenty -
five (25) convenience stores within the City of Little Rock. Mr. Boyd asked that the
Board delay voting on the ordinance.
Myra Jones, 5201 Country Club Boulevard: Stated that she represented the Little Rock
Relators Association and they were in opposition to the proposed ordinance and asked
that it be deferred.
Scott Ferre, P.O. Box 7220: Did not wish to address the Board; however, he wanted the
record to reflect his opposition to the ordinance and request for deferral.
Mark Severis, Vlmy Ridge Road: Did not wish to address the Board; however, he
wanted the record to reflect his opposition to the ordinance and request for deferral.
Anthony Tabor, 5821 Freeland Drive: Did not wish to address the Board; however, he
wanted the record to reflect his opposition to the ordinance and request for deferral.
Gwen Collions, 1 River Ridge Road: Did not wish to address the Board; however, she
wanted the record to reflect her opposition to the ordinance and request for deferral.
Robert Harper, 14625 Burlingame Road: Did not wish to address the Board; however,
he wanted the record to reflect his opposition to the ordinance and request for deferral.
Eddie Martin, 1 River Valley Road: Did not wish to address the Board; however, he
wanted the record to reflect his opposition to the ordinance and request for deferral.
Vice Mayor Kumpuris made the motion, seconded by Director Hendrix, to defer the item
for one (1) month and for staff to provide a progress report to the Board in one (1) week
and at three (3) weeks.
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Director Cazort stated that he supported the deferral and that he hoped within the next
month, staff could address some of the questions that were raised during that night's
discussion. Director Fortson stated that the discussion of that evening focused on many
of the various constituencies that were effected, such as the convenience store industry,
realtors community, neighborhood groups, etc., and that the four (4) -week deferral gave
staff the opportunity to seek input from each of those groups to solve some of the issues
that were identified.
Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to call the question
to vote. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the question to vote
was called.
By roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Hurst; Cazort; Hines; Wright; Wyrick;
Fortson; and Vice Mayor Kumpuris. Nays: Richardson and Adcock. Present: Hendrix.
Director Hendrix was asked if she would like to change her vote and she stated that she
would like to change her vote. Final Roll call was as follows: Ayes: Hendrix; Hurst;
Cazort; Hines; Wright; Wyrick; Fortson; and Vice Mayor Kumpuris. Nays: Richardson
and Adcock. By a vote of eight (8) ayes and two (2) nays, the motion passed.
17. ORDINANCE NO. 20.540: To amend Chapter 20, Article 1 of the Little Rock, Ark.,
Rev. Code to declare parking any vehicle in residential yards, or allowing any person to
park any vehicle in a residential yard, in violation of zoning ordinances as a nuisance
subject to immediate citation; to amend the penalty provision of Little Rock, Ark., Rev.
Code §20 -1 as to penalties; to remove a seven (7) -day notice requirement for the
issuance of a citation; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
The ordinance was read a first time. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by
Director Richardson, 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. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, the ordinance was approved.
Mayor Stodola stated that he had overlooked Mr. Skrable's card to speak against Item
17. Mayor Stodola stated that as the Chair, he would allow Mr. Skrable to speak and if
there were a motion made by the Board to reconsider the vote, following his address,
action would be taken.
Luke Skrable: Stated that most citizens would not be aware of the ordinance and
suggested a public awareness campaign.
Mayor Stodola asked if there were a motion to reconsider the vote. There being none;
the vote stood.
20. RESOLUTION NO. 13.443: Of the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, in support of the Granite Mountain Neighborhood Action Plan, and for other
purposes. Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays and 4 absent. Staff recommends approval.
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Synopsis: This is a resolution of support of the goals and objectives of the Granite Mountain
Neighborhood Improvement Association Action Plan.
Stephanie Ricksfield: Stated that she was the President of the Granite Mountain
Neighborhood Improvement Association. Ms. Ricksfield provided the Board with an
overview of the Granite Mountain Neighborhood Action Plan.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the
resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution
was approved.
22. ORDINANCE NO. 20,543; Z- 4411 -L: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Pleasant Ridge Towne Center
Revised Long -Form PCD, located on the southwest corner of Cantrell Road and
Woodland Heights Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 5 ayes; 2 nays
and 4 absent. Staff recommends denial.
Synopsis: The request is to amend the previously- approved PCD to allow modifications to two (2)
existing driveways located on Cantrell Road.
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 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.
Philip E. Kaplan, 111 Center Street: Stated that he represented the applicant at that the
request was to change the signalization at two (2) of the signals from three (3) -way to
four (4) -way.
Ernie Peters: Stated that the proposed changes would actually improve the traffic
situation, not impede it.
Public Works Department Director Steve Beck stated that staff remained in opposition
and that any time turn movements are added, it would take away from thru movements
for traffic.
Vice Mayor Kumpuris asked if staff could provide an estimate of the increased time it
would take for an individual, not visiting the shopping center, to pass through the
intersections. Traffic Engineering Manager Bill Henry stated that he did not have a
quantified answer; however, the congestion would be worse and the driving times
through the corridor would be longer.
Ruth Bell, 7611 Briarwood Street: Stated that she represented the League of Women
Voters of Pulaski County and that they were in opposition to the change.
Vice Mayor Kumpuris made the motion, seconded by Director Hurst, to call the question
for the vote. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the question to
vote was called.
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By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved.
23. ORDINANCE NO. 20.544; Z -8730: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Office District titled Stonebriar Imaging Short-Form PD -O,
located at 3924 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays and 4 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from C -3, General Commercial District, to PD-0 to allow the
construction of a new medical clinic on this 0.33 -acre site.
The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Hurst, 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 Hurst, 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.
JoAnn Coleman, 108 Berry Street: Stated that she was opposed to the development
due to the fact that she had been unable to get confirmation from the developer
regarding the proposed use of the property.
Frank RiQClin: Stated that he represented the applicant and responded that the facility
would be utilized as a MRI imaging center.
Director Adcock asked if the applicant had asked for any waivers regarding the building
or landscaping. Mr. Bozynski stated that there were several standards that were not in
compliance; however, the applicant was going through the appropriate process as a
Planned Development.
Glenn Borkowski: Stated that he was the President of the Hillcrest Neighborhood
Association and that the Association was in support of the proposed development.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved.
24. RESOLUTION NO. 13.442: To identify 2012 expenditures in various Wards for
capital projects funded from the proceeds of the 3/8 -Cent Capital Sales and
Compensating Use Tax; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Wilma Smith, 3231 Battery Street: Stated that she was a resident of the South End
Community and had made a list of issues in her neighborhood that needed to be
addressed.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the
resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution
was approved.
25. ORDINANCE NO. 20.545: To authorize the issuance of promissory note to provide
short-term financing under Amendment No. 78 to the Arkansas Constitution for the
acquisition and installation of real and personal property dedicated to public safety and
code enforcement; providing for the payment of the principal and interest of the note; to
declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
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Synopsis: The City has a need to advance the construction of Police and Fire facilities and
purchase vehicles and equipment for public safety projects included in the priority needs capital
projects listing for the 3/8 -cent sales tax.
The ordinance was read a first time. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by
Director Hendrix, 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 Cazort made the motion, seconded by
Director Hines, 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.
Director Wright stated that although the West Central Community Center was included in
the resolution for reimbursement of expenditures, it was not included in the short-term
financing. City Manager Moore stated that there were several projects that staff had
projected would receive the pro rata share and the West Central Community Center was
one of those projects. City Manager Moore stated that the Center would receive the pro
rata share in 2012, with the funds being borrowed in 2013 and 2014 to complete the
project.
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.
The Mayor stated that he had quite a few cards for Citizen's Communication and asked
the Board's approval to hear from the individuals present before the Board went into
Executive Session.
CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION
The following individuals spoke on issues that were not included on the agenda.
Daniel Lewis, 2115 Howard Street: Stop the Violence
Deacon Rodney Bolder, 11500 Ponderosa Drive: Stop the Violence
Benny Johnson, 9525 Interstate 30: Stop the Violence
Walter Crockran, 4712 North Cypress, NLR: Stop the Violence
Neil Johnson, 5808 Windamere Drive: Neighborhood Street Drainage
Wilma Smith, 3231 South Battery Street: Neighborhood Needs
Phil Olinghouse, #1 Betswood: Pleasant Ridge
Luke Skrable: Have the Roles & Responsibilities of the Little Rock Board and City
Manager Changed Since March 6, 2001?
Ronea Mitchell, 2620 Izard Street: Stand -Off at 2620 Izard Street
Sam Raines: Racquetball Courts in Little Rock
Wilma Smith, 2101 South Main Street: Survey of Neighborhood Needs
Stephany Ricks Fields, 1621 East 38th Street: Building at 21st Street
Carolyn Jordan, 5817 Windamere Drive: Drainage; Stop -Up Flood Neighborhood
Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, for the Board to go
into Executive Session for the purpose of appointments to the various Boards and
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Commissions. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Richardson
voting in opposition, the Board went into Executive Session.
Director Hendrix asked for a roll call vote. By roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Hurst; Cazort; Hines; Wright; Wyrick; Fortson; and Vice Mayor Kumpuris. Nays:
Richardson and Adcock. Absent: Wright and Fortson. Present: Hendrix. Director
Hendrix was asked if she would like to change her vote and she stated that she would
like to change her vote. Final Roll call was as follows: Ayes: Hendrix; Hurst; Cazort;
Hines; Wright; Wyrick; Fortson; and Vice Mayor Kumpuris. Nays: Richardson and
Adcock. By a vote of eight (8) ayes and two (2) nays, the Board went into Executive
Session.
Vice Mayor Kumpuris made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to reconvene the
meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was
reconvened.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Items 26 - 28)
26. RESOLUTION NO. 13,439: Appointments to the Museum of Discovery Board of
Trustees; and for other purposes.
Synopsis: Appointment of Wendy Childs to serve her first three (3) -year term, said term to expire on
December 31, 2014. Re- appointment of Deborah French to serve her second three (3) -year term, said
term to expire on December 31, 2014. Appointment of Tonya Hooks to serve her first three (3) -year
term, said term to expire on December 31, 2014. Appointment of Stuart Jackson to serve his first
three (3) -year term, said term to expire on December 31, 2014. Appointment of Cindy Kolb to serve
her first three (3) -year term, said term to expire on December 31, 2014. Re- appointment of Eric
McDuffee to serve his second three (3) -year term, said term to expire on December 31, 2014. Re-
appointment of Jennifer Schueck to serve her second three (3) -year term, said term to expire on
December 31, 2014.
Wendy Childs appointed to serve her first three (3) -year term, said term to expire on
December 31, 2014. Deborah French re- appointed to serve her second three (3) -year
term, said term to expire on December 31, 2014. Tonya Hooks appointed to serve her
first three (3) -year term, said term to expire on December 31, 2014. Stuart Jackson
appointed to serve his first three (3) -year term, said term to expire on December 31,
2014. Cindy Kolb appointed to serve her first three (3) -year term, said term to expire on
December 31, 2014. Eric McDuffee re- appointed to serve his second three (3) -year
term, said term to expire on December 31, 2014. Jennifer Schueck re- appointed to
serve her second three (3) -year term, said term to expire on December 31, 2014.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the
appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
appointment was approved.
27. RESOLUTION NO. 13.440:
New Tax Committee.
Gary Smith and Dr. Sybil Jordar
Chrystal Gray appointed as the
appointed as the representative
representative from Ward Three
Appointment of the Little Rock Citizen Evaluation of
Hampton appointed as Co- Chairs of the Committee.
representative from Ward One. Dr. Anika Whitfield
from Ward Two. Steve Strickland appointed as the
Kyle Demilt appointed as the representative from
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Ward Four. Peter McKinney O'Connor appointed as the representative from Ward Five.
Marsheerah Tharpe appointed as the representative from Ward Six. Don Shellabarger
appointed as the representative from Ward Seven. Charles Blake, Khayyam Eddings
and Troy Laha were appointed as an At -Large Representative.
Director Hendrix made the motion, seconded by Director Hurst, to approve the
appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
appointments were approved.
28. RESOLUTION NO. 13.441: Appointment to the Little Rock Housing Authority Board
Of Commissioners; and for other purposes.
Kenyon Lowe appointed to serve his first five (5) -year term, said term to expire on
September 30, 2017.
Director Cazort, made the motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Kumpuris, to approve the
appointment. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Richardson
voting in opposition, the appointment was approved.
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.
APPROVED:
Mark Stodola, Mayor
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