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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-27-12Little Rock Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting March 27, 2012 4:50 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting March 27, 2012 4:50 PM The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a reconvened session 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 5:25 PM); Fortson; Adcock; Vice Mayor Kumpuris; and Mayor Stodola. GROUPED ITEMS (Items 1 — 6) 1. ORDINANCE NO. 20,557; Z- 5258 -D: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Rock Creek Crossing Revised Short- Form PCD, located at 12206 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. (151 Reading Held on March 20, 2012) Synopsis: The request is to revise the PCD to add restaurant, retail and business office uses as allowable uses. The existing building will be remodeled and two (2) additional buildings will be added. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 20,558; Z- 8631 -A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled 3013 Fair Park Boulevard Revised Short- Form PD -O, located at 3013 Fair Park Boulevard, 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 and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. (1st Reading Held on March 20, 2012) Synopsis: The applicant is proposing to revise and expand the area of the previously- approved POD to allow for the construction of a two (2) -story, 8,961 square -foot building to be used as a fraternity house. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 20,559; Z -8741: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Stagecoach Road Short-Form PCD, located in the 10800 block of Stagecoach Road, 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 and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. (1st Reading Held on March 20, 2012) Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from R -2, Single - Family, to PD -C to allow for the construction of a new commercial building to be used as a health studios or spa. No additional uses are being requested. 4. ORDINANCE NO. 20,560: To dispense with the requirement of competitive bidding and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Marlon Blackwell, as the sole source provider, for the design services for the Little Rock Creative Corridor in the amount of $100,000; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. (1st Reading Held on March 20, 2012) Synopsis: The Finance Department Grants Division is requesting permission for the City Manager to enter into a sole source contract with Marlon Blackwell for design services on a grant in which Marlon Blackwell was an indispensable partner in the grant application. Little Rock Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting March 27, 2012 4:50 PM 5. ORDINANCE NO. 20,562: To amend Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances to implement a new recycling program; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. (15 Reading Held on March 20, 2012) Synopsis: The ordinance amends Chapter 28, Solid Waste, to reflect the changes in the new residential curbside recycling programs implementation to begin April 2, 2012. 6. ORDINANCE NO. 20,563; G -24 -037: To abandon a portion of an easement located along the east (rear) perimeter of Lot 2, Block 21, Pleasant Valley Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. (15f Reading Held on March 20, 2012) Synopsis: The owners of the single - family residential property, located at 7 Valley Club Circle, are requesting that a portion of the ten (10) -foot wide easement located along the rear (east) perimeter of their property described as Lot 2, Block 21, Pleasant Valley Addition be abandoned. (The ordinances were read the first time on March 20, 2012; however, there was not a motion to suspend the rules to place the ordinances on second reading.) Director Cazort 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. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for Item 5 was approved. SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 7 — 8) 7. ORDINANCE NO. 20,561: To condemn certain structures in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, as structural, fire and health hazards; to provide for summary abatement procedures; to direct City Staff to take such action as is necessary to raze and remove said structures; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. (1st Reading Held on March 20, 2012) Synopsis: Seventeen (17) residential structures in dilapidated and /or burned condition causing a negative environmental impact on the residential neighborhoods in which they are located. (The ordinance was read the first time on March 20, 2012; however, there was not a motion to suspend the rules to place the ordinance on second reading.) 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. Dr. Roosevelt Brown, 715 East 21 sc Street: Stated that he represented the owners of the property located at 721 East 21 sc Street. Dr. Brown asked that the Board grant the family ninety (90) days to rehabilitate the structure. 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting March 27, 2012 4:50 PM Assistant Housing & Neighborhood Programs Director Ward Hanna stated that although the address on the property was listed at 715 East 21St Street, the parcel was listed with Pulaski County as 721 East 21St Street; however, it was one in the same building. Kason Jewell, 715 East 21St Street: Stated that there were two (2) buildings on the property; however, they both utilized the same address. Director Richardson asked if the request for ninety (90) days was for the actual design and rehabilitation of the structure. Dr. Brown stated that the request for ninety (90) days was to hire an architect to develop a rehabilitation design; however, they would need longer time for the rehabilitation. Mr. Jewell stated that that they were requesting a ninety (90) day deferment; however, they ultimately would like to have the property removed from the demolition list. Director Kumpuris made the motion, seconded by Director Hendrix, to defer action on the property located at 715 East 21St Street for sixty (60) days for the owner to bring forward a rehabilitation plan. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion was approved. Ann Pinkerton, 6803 East Wakefield Drive: Stated that she was the owner of the property located at 6803 East Wakefield Drive and asked for ninety (90) days to rehabilitate the house. Director Adcock asked what Ms. Pinkerton would be able to accomplish on the rehabilitation of the structure in ninety (90) days. Ms. Pinkerton stated that she would be able to show some improvement. Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Hurst, to defer action on the property located at 6803 East Wakefield Drive for sixty (60) days for the owner to bring forward a rehabilitation plan. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion was approved. Larry R. Dickerson, Jr., 416 Brookside Drive: Stated that he owned the property located at 3104 Gilman Street and asked for ninety (90) days to complete the rehabilitation of the structure. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to defer action on the property located at 3104 Gilman Street for sixty (60) days for the owner to bring forward a rehabilitation plan. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion was approved. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the amendments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the amendments were approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved as amended. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause was approved. Little Rock Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting March 27, 2012 4:50 PM 8. ORDINANCE NO. 20,564: To authorize the issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds under the Municipalities and Counties Industrial Development Revenue Bond Law for the purpose of securing and developing industry; authorizing the sale of the Bonds and the approval of a Bond Purchase Agreement and a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement in connection therewith; authorizing the execution and delivery of a Trust Indenture Securing the Bonds; authorizing and prescribing certain matters pertaining to the Industrial Project, the acquisition, the construction, and equipping thereof, and the financing thereof; authorizing the execution and delivery of a Lease Agreement relating to the Project; authorizing the execution and delivery of an amendment to a Lease Agreement relating to a different Project owned by the City and leased to the same lessee; prescribing other matters relating thereto; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. staff recommends approval. The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock 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 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. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause was approved. (The Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Program Presentation that was to be held during the Agenda Meeting was held during the Reconvened Meeting. PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT PROGRAM UPDATE Director Richardson asked if he was allowed to participate in the discussion. City Attorney Tom Carpenter stated that as long as the conversation dealt with a matter of policy and not with any specific contracts, it would be okay for him to participate, however, if the discussion dealt with questions specifically regarding New Futures or programs that New Futures monitored, he would need to leave the Board Chambers. City Manager Bruce Moore stated that staff would provide an overview of the City's PIT efforts over the past years, as well as new programs for the future. Community Programs Department Director Dorothy Nayles gave an overview of the services provided through the Prevention, Intervention and Treatment (PIT) Programs. Ms. Nayles stated that staff was looking forward to the development of more collaborations and partnerships and researching various evaluation and tracking systems that would communicate better with the public, staff and Board of Directors. Ms. Nayles reported that staff was currently researching how other municipalities across the country were tracking their programs. In addition, Ms. Nayles stated that staff was focused on skills development and training for disconnected youth and those transitioning into adulthood. Skills development and training should include programs with classes providing job skills opportunities, mentoring and opportunities for employment. Ms. Nayles stated that staff was recommending a collaboration with the Little Rock Police Department and the Little Rock School District to expand school- 4 Little Rock Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting March 27, 2012 4:50 PM based programs, such as the School Resource Officers and the Community- Oriented Police. Director Adcock stated that the City had been involved in PIT Programs for approximately twenty (20) years and that she would like to see more of an evaluation of past programs, what the outcomes had been and what the recommendations were to improve on those programs. Director Hendrix stated that the City of Little Rock, the Little Rock School District and possibly Judge Buddy Villines needed to develop a cooperative effort to deal with truancy. Director Richardson stated that the presentation represented a maturation of the City's PIT efforts and staff's plans for future programs. Director Wright stated that she had made suggestions to staff regarding the youth programs; however, they had not been incorporated. City Manager Moore stated that he had received the model on a re -entry program that she had forwarded him and the first portion of the presentation addressed the re -entry program and services, workgroups composed of stakeholders, including formally- incarcerated individuals, professionals, citizens and volunteers. City Manager Moore stated that recommendations were not being made that evening; staff had merely presented a framework of proposed future programs. Director Hines stated that the matrix staff had presented gave a good framework to begin having discussions and he encouraged all Board Members to take an active participation in the workgroups. Director Hurst stated that she would like for the City to explore and perhaps change the model that would enable staff to work with larger established 501(C)(3) organizations that have made a positive impact on the children in the community. Director Hurst asked how the workgroups would be developed. City Manager Moore stated that staff would visit with experts in the various fields and develop workgroups that would be composed of education, training, employers and citizens. Mayor Stodola stated that he would like to have a Board Work Session and let staff discuss the various best practices that have worked in other municipalities and what measurements were utilized to determine the success of those programs. Vice Mayor Kumpuris stated that the City needed to start looking at long -term organizations that have had great support and outside funding and determine how the City could bond with them for future programs. Vice Mayor Kumpuris stated that staff should schedule regular updates to the Board to provide information regarding the programs that have been studied, and which programs were currently working. Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, for the Board to go into Executive Session to conduct the annual evaluation of both the City Attorney and City Manager. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Board went into Executive Session. Little Rock Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting March 27, 2012 4:50 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 9) 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Annual Evaluation of the City Attorney and City Manager Mayor Stodola stated that both the City Attorney and City Manager received very complementary marks on their work ethic, work responsibility and staff over the past year. Mayor Stodola stated that the recommendation was made to give both the City Attorney and City Manager a 3% raise retroactive to January 1, 2012. Director Wright made the motion, seconded by Director Fortson, to give the City Attorney and City Manager a 3% raise retroactive to January 1, 2012. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion was approved. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Kumpuris, to adjourn the reconvened meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the reconvened meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: Maf•k Stodol"a, Mayor roll