HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-03-12Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
April 3, 2012
6:00 PM
Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
April 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;
Fortson; Adcock; Vice Mayor Kumpuris and Mayor Stodola. Director Doris Wright
delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION
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ADDITIONS
M -1 PROCLAMATION: Of the Certification of Election results of the Special Election
held in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, on March 13, 2012, on the proposed refunding
of outstanding Library Construction and Improvement Bonds, the issuance of new
Library Construction and Improvement Bonds and the Levy of an Ad Valorem Tax.
For: 4,549
Against: 699
M -2 RESOLUTION NO. 13,482: To authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Century 21 United for real estate marketing and sales services in
exchange for a 4% sales commission not to exceed $12,000.00 for each property sold in
furtherance of the City's Federally- Funded Housing Programs; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: In an to effort to maximize the City's revitalization efforts, staff would like to execute an
agreement with Century 21 United, to provide Real Estate Marketing and Sales Services in exchange
for a 4% Sales Commission not to exceed $12,000 for each property sold. Century 21 United is to
provide detailed, accurate and extensive real estate services, which will increase the marketability of
prospective properties to be sold in furtherance of the City of Little Rock's Federally- Funded
Housing Programs.
Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to add Items M -1
and M -2 the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present,
Items M -1 and M -2 were added to the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 5 and Items M -1 & M -2)
1. RESOLUTION NO. 13.477: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Doron Precision Systems, Inc., for the purchase of a driver training simulator
system to be installed at the Little Rock Fire Training Academy; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval.
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Synopsis: The Little Rock Fire Department is requesting approval to authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract with Doron Precision Systems, Inc., for the purchase of a Driver Training
Simulator System to be installed at the Little Rock Fire Training Academy.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 13,478: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Landers Dodge Jeep, in the amount of $90,696, for the purchase of vehicles for the
Little Rock Fire Department, utilizing the Arkansas State Purchasing Contract; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval. (Funding from the 2012 518 -Cent Sales Tax)
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Landers Dodge Jeep in the amount of $25,221.00 to purchase one (1) Dodge Durango and $21,825.00
each for three (3) Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Trucks, for a total of $90,696.00, for the Little Rock Fire
Department, utilizing the Arkansas State Purchasing Contract.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 13,479: To extend the current contract with Lincoln Financial
Services to provide long -term disability insurance for Non - Uniform City Employees for
two (2) years effective May 1, 2012; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Lincoln Financial Services, the incumbent provider of long -term disability insurance
coverage for Non - Uniform City Employees, has offered a renewal quote. The change in premium is
much less than justified by group utilization. The renewal rate offered is less than the next lowest
quote received in response to the most recent request for proposal and is guaranteed for two (2)
years.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 13,480: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Landers Harley Davidson to purchase eight (8) pursuit -rated motorcycles for the
Little Rock Police Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. (Funding
from the 2012 518 -Cent Sales Tax)
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Landers Harley Davidson to purchase eight (8) pursuit -rated motorcycles for the Little Rock Police
Department.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 13,481: To award a contract for Beechwood Drainage Channel
Improvements; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-
Cent Sales Tax)
Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Redstone Construction
Group, Inc., for Beechwood Drainage Channel Improvements.
M -1 PROCLAMATION: Of the Certification of Election results of the Special Election
held in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, on March 13, 2012, on the proposed refunding
of outstanding Library Construction and Improvement Bonds, the issuance of new
Library Construction and Improvement Bonds and the Levy of an Ad Valorem Tax.
For: 4,549
Against: 699
M -2 RESOLUTION NO. 13,482: To authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Century 21 United for real estate marketing and sales services in
exchange for a 4% sales commission not to exceed $12,000.00 for each property sold in
furtherance of the City's Federally- Funded Housing Programs; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: In an to effort to maximize the City's revitalization efforts, staff would like to execute an
agreement with Century 21 United, to provide Real Estate Marketing and Sales Services in exchange
for a 4% Sales Commission not to exceed $12,000 for each property sold. Century 21 United is to
provide detailed, accurate and extensive real estate services, which will increase the marketability of
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prospective properties to be sold in furtherance of the City of Little Rock's Federally- Funded
Housing Programs.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the Consent
Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent
Agenda was approved.
SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 6 - 8)
6. ORDINANCE NO. 20,567: 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 Manager to take such action as is necessary to raze and
remove said structures; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staft
recommends approval.
Synopsis: The commercial structure at 6504 Mabelvale Cut -Off has become run -down, dilapidated,
unsightly, dangerous and detrimental to the public welfare of the citizens of the City of Little Rock.
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.
Ed Adcock, 1018 Cumberland Street: Stated that he represented that owner of the
structure located at 6504 Mabelvale Cut -Off and they were asking for an additional sixty
(60) days to make improvements to the structure. Mr. Adcock stated that the City
inspected the property one day and the very next day issued notice to the owner stating
that the structure was scheduled for demolition. Mr. Adcock stated that his client had
been told that loitering was the main problem, which prompted him to submit a Freedom
of Information (FOI) Act request to the Little Rock Police Department for every incident
report for 6504 Mabelvale Cut -Off. Mr. Adcock stated that he had received copies of five
(5) police reports, which were dated from the mid- 1990's. Mr. Adcock stated that the
owner presently had two (2) offers from buyers wanting to purchase the property.
Director Wyrick asked how long the owner had owned the property.
Bryan Willis: Stated that he was the owner and that he had owned the property since
2008.
Director Wyrick asked how long the property had not been operational. Mr. Willis stated
that the property was not operational when he purchased it in 2008. Director Wyrick
stated that the individuals that live in the neighborhood, that drive by the structure every
day, were tired of how it looked. Director Wyrick stated that the owner had four (4) years
in which to make improvements; yet none were made.
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Director Adcock asked how often Mr. Willis visited the property. Mr. Willis stated that he
had not been to the property since 2010; however, he had hired a landscape company to
keep the grass mowed and remove and trash and debris.
Director Hurst asked when the first notice was received. Mr. Adcock stated that
according to City records, the notice was mailed on January 31, 2012. City Manager
Moore stated that staff had received numerous complaints regarding the structure and
that it was being handled through the Criminal Abatement Program. City Manager
Moore stated that the location had become a haven for criminal activity and that it was
staff's opinion that there were significant structural issues.
City Manager Moore stated that staff initially planned on moving forward with emergency
abatement; however, after visiting with the City Attorney's Office, the decision was made
to go through the condemnation process. City Manager Moore stated that he had visited
with the Precinct Captain for that area who reported that the location was a constant
problem. City Manager Moore stated that there was a convenience store located on the
lot next door and it appeared that when the incidents were reported, the address for the
store was the one that was documented.
Planning & Development Department Director Tony Bozynski repoted that the initial
notice that was sent on January 31, 2012, and stated.... `In accordance with the Little
Rock Code of Ordinances and the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code, we
are ordering the razing and removal of the structure from the property within fifteen (15)
days of receipt of this letter." Mr. Bozynski reiterated that the letter instructed the
property owner to remove the structure; not the City. Mr. Bozynski stated that the owner
contacted staff via telephone stating that he might reopen the business or sell the
property. In addition, the owner faxed a letter to staff on February 7, 2012, indicating
that he was going to sell the property and would secure the property. Mr. Bozynski
reported that a follow -up inspection occurred on February 24, 2012, and it was
determined that the condition of the property had not changed. Mr. Bozynski stated that
a second letter, which was dated February 27, 2012, stated that the property owner had
forty -eight (48) hours to take action. Mr. Bozynski reported that the property was zoned
C -3, General Commercial, and a car wash was a Conditional Use in C -3; however, since
the car wash had not been in operation since 2008 and had lost its non - conforming
status, and before any permits could be issued, it would have to go back to the Planning
Commission for a Conditional Use Permit if it were to remain as a car wash.
Pam Adcock, 6205 Hinkson Road: Stated that she was the President of Southwest
United for Progress, President of Cloverdale Neighborhood Association since 1993 and
had lived in Southwest Little Rock since 1988. Ms. Adcock stated that she was very
familiar with this piece of property and that she was opposed to utilizing City monies to
demolish the structure when it was the property owner's responsibility.
By roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Hendrix; Richardson; Cazort; Hines;
Wright; Wyrick; Fortson; Adcock and Vice Mayor Kumpuris. Nays: Hurst. By a vote of
nine (9) ayes and one (1) nay, the ordinance was approved. By voice vote of the
Board Members present, with Director Hurst voting in opposition, the emergency
clause was approved.
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7. ORDINANCE NO. 20,566: 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.
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.
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 to read
the ordinance a third time.
City Manager Moore stated that staff was recommending the removal of 4116 Cobb
Street and 10407 Woodman Street from the condemnation ordinance. City Manager
Moore stated that staff was working with the owner of the property at 4116 Cobb Street
regarding the access of CDBG Funds and the structure located at 10407 Woodman
Street had already been demolished by the owner.
Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to remove 4116
Cobb Street and 10407 Woodman Street from the condemnation ordinance. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, 4116 Cobb Street and 10407
Woodman Street were removed from the condemnation ordinance.
Grace Blagdon, 716 West 24th Street: Asked if 1907 Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard
was still on the condemnation ordinance. City Manager Moore stated that the property
had been dealt with at the March 6, 2012, Board of Directors Meeting.
Kinda Moore, 1713 Cedar Street: Stated that she had owned the property located at
1713 South Cedar Street less than a year and that the original citation had been issued
to the previous owner. Ms. Moore stated that she had not been aware of the issues
when she purchased the property. Ms. Moore asked that the Board grant her sixty (60)
to ninety (90) days to make the needed repairs to the structure.
Director Cazort asked if the owner had the financial means to rehabilitate the structure.
Ms. Moore stated that she had been putting money back and was presently looking for a
contractor to begin work on the structure. Director Cazort asked if she had any idea
regarding the amount of funds that would be needed to rehabilitate the structure. Ms.
Moore stated that she had not received an updated cost estimate.
Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Hurst, to defer action on the
property located at 1713 South Cedar 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.
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Akili J. Johnson, 3804 West 21st Street: Stated that he owned the property located at
3804 West 21St Street and was asking for sixty (60) to ninety (90) days to complete the
necessary repairs on the structure.
Mayor Stodola asked how long Mr. Johnson had owned the property and when the
burnout occurred. Mr. Johnson stated that he had owned the property for approximately
four (4) years and that the burnout had occurred in October 2011.
Director Cazort asked if the property was insured. Mr. Johnson stated that it was
insured and that he had finally settled with the insurance company. Director Cazort
asked if he had the funds in hand to begin the work. Mr. Johnson stated that he did
have the funds in hand and was in the process of obtaining estimates. Director Adcock
asked when he settled with the insurance company. Mr. Johnson stated that he finally
settled with the insurance company in December 2011. Director Adcock asked why he
had not completed any work on the property. Mr. Johnson stated that he had planned
on selling the property.
Director Hendrix made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to defer action on
the property located at 3804 West 21St Street for sixty (60) days for the owner to bring
forward a rehabilitation plan. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director
Adcock voting in opposition, the motion was approved.
Ramon Guaiardo, 1510 Cedar Street: Stated that he was the owner of 1510 Cedar
Street and had purchased the property less than a year ago. Mr. Guarjardo stated that
he had received no notification from the City and asked for additional time to repair the
property.
Housing & Neighborhood Programs Department Director Andre Bernard reported that in
February 2011, staff had sent a certified letter and a regular mail letter to Mr. Guajardo
at 2001 Valmar Street, which was listed in the County records; however, the certified
letter was returned unclaimed. Mr. Bernard reported that Mr. Guajardo made contact
with staff on February 11, 2011, which was prompted by his receiving the letter;
however, had had not made contact with staff since that time. Mayor Stodola asked Mr.
Guajardo how long it would take to complete the repairs and bring the property into
compliance. Mr. Guajardo stated that he would need approximately ninety (90) days to
make the necessary repairs.
Director Hurst made the motion, seconded by Director Hendrix, to defer action on the
property located at 1510 Cedar 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.
Jewel Smith, 1423 Schiller Street: Stated that he was representing his sister, Patricia
Hawkins, who owned the property located at 4318 West 19th Street. Mr. Smith stated
that Ms. Hawkins needed additional time to make the needed repairs on the structure.
Director Adcock asked how long Ms. Hawkins had owned the property, and Mr. Smith
stated that he did not know. Director Cazort asked if Ms. Hawkins had an estimate of
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the cost necessary to repair the structure. Mr. Smith stated that he had no idea how
much it would cost to repair the structure.
Director Hendrix made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to give Mr.
Hawkins thirty (30) days to bring forward a rehabilitation plan. By roll call vote, the vote
was as follows: Ayes: Hendrix; Richardson; and Hines. Nays: Hurst; Cazort; Wright;
Wyrick; Fortson; Adcock and Vice Mayor Kumpuris. By a vote of three (3) ayes and
seven (7) nays, the motion failed.
Donald Hughes, 1702 Woodrow Street: Stated that he owned the property located at
1702 Woodrow Street. Mr. Hughes stated that he had made significant improvement to
the interior of the structure; however, he had not made any improvements to the exterior.
Director Adcock asked if he had acquired permits for all the interior work completed. Mr.
Hughes stated that he had obtained the necessary permits to complete the repairs. Mr.
Bernard stated that records indicated that the various permits had obtained had expired
in November 2011, November 2008, February 2009 and May 2008, with no final
inspections. Director Wright asked how long it would take for Mr. Hughes to complete
the repairs to the structure. Mr. Hughes stated he did not have the needed funds and
would like to take his time to make the repairs.
Director Wright asked if the property was located within the Neighborhood Stabilization
Programs 2 (NSP2) boundaries. Mr. Bernard stated that the property was located within
the NSP2 boundaries and would visit with Mr. Hughes regarding the property.
Director Hurst made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to defer action on the
property located at 1702 Woodrow Street for ninety (90) days for the owner to bring
forward a rehabilitation plan. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present,
the motion was approved.
Emmanuel Blackwood, 6203 Shirley Drive: Stated that he owned the property that was
located at 1016 College Street. City Manager Moore stated that the property had been
on the condemnation ordinance from the March 6, 2012, Board of Directors Meeting.
Mayor Stodola stated that he had multiple cards from individuals that were listed as
wanting to speak in favor of the ordinance. Mayor Stodola asked if any of the individuals
still wanted to speak in favor of the ordinance as it had been amended.
Marion D. Elliot, 7312 Knollwood Road: Stated that she represented the Southwest
Chapter of the Arkansas Community Organization and she asked that the City demolish
the structures located at 7318 Preston Drive; also known as Sin City.
Rowena Hampton, P.O. Box 191824 Little Rock: Stated that she was the President of
the Southwest Chapter of the Arkansas Community Organization and she asked that the
City demolish the structures located at 7318 Preston Drive.
Mayor Stodola stated that the structures were included in the condemnation ordinance
and would be dealt with that evening.
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Pat Gee, 8409 Dowan Drive: Stated that she was the President of the Upper Baseline
Neighborhood Association and Vice President of Southwest Little Rock United for
Progress and that she was in support of the ordinance; especially the structures located
at 7318 Preston Drive.
Pam Adcock, 6205 Hinkson Road: Stated that she supported the condemnation
ordinance; however, she was not in support of utilizing City funds to demolish the
structures at 7318 Preston Drive, as it was the property owner's responsibility.
Mayor Stodola stated that once the properties were demolished, a lien would be placed
on the property and legal action would be taken to collect on the lien.
Director Hendrix stated that she had received a letter from the owner of the property
located at 2324 Rock Street asking for additional time to make the repairs needed.
Director Hendrix made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to defer action on
the property located at 2324 Rock Street for ninety (90) days for the owner to make the
necessary repairs.
City Manager Moore stated that the Board of Directors had removed this property from
the April 20, 2011, condemnation ordinance to give the owner additional time to make
repairs; however, to date, the owner had not made any repairs.
Director Richardson removed his second of the motion. The motion failed due to the
lack of a second.
The ordinance as amended was read a third time. By unanimous voice vote of the
Board Members present, the ordinances as amended was approved. By unanimous
voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause was approved.
Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, for the Board to take
a ten (10) minute recess. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
Board recessed for ten (10) minutes.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 20,568: 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.
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.
Mayor Stodola stated that he had requested an opinion from the City Attorney regarding
the applicability of the ordinance as it related to the proposed VA Center at 1000 Main
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Street and the issue of food stores less than 5,000 square -feet in size. Mayor Stodola
reported that the first opinion issued stated that the ordinance was prospective in nature
only and did not deal retrospectively, which would not apply to the proposed VA Center.
Mayor Stodola reported that the second opinion issued stated that based on all the
relative information provided, the additional requirements proposed by the ordinance
under the Urban Use Zoning would not apply to the proposed VA Center.
Sandra Criswell, 8606 Northgate Drive: Stated that she did not agree with the way the
City handled the situation regarding the proposed VA Center.
Kim Zimmerman, 2305 Covington Drive, North Little Rock: Stated that she grew up in a
military family and that she herself was a disabled Veteran and did not approve of how
the situation was handled regarding the proposed VA Center.
Drake Mann, 425 West Capitol Avenue: Stated that he thought the Planning
Commission should have dealt with the proposed ordinance prior to Board action.
City Attorney Tom Carpenter stated that the Board had the authority to take action
regarding zoning matters without going to the Planning Commission and had done so in
the past.
Barry Haas, 804 Konrad Court: Stated that he was glad that there were no additional
hurdles for the proposed VA Center to address.
Wes Zeigler, 204 Dennison Street: Stated that the priorities in the country were upside
down and that he was opposed to how Veterans were treated.
Charles Cervante, 7301 H Street: Stated that he was glad that the issue with the
proposed VA Center was settled.
Glen Miller, 701 East Capitol Avenue: Thanked the City Attorney for issuing the legal
decision.
Bob Blair, 2120 Louisiana Street: Stated that the issue regarding the proposed VA
Center had been about location alone and was disappointed with how the citizens in
downtown neighborhood area in opposition to the VA Center had been portrayed.
Robin Louks, 1812 Spring Street: Stated that the VA had painted the downtown area as
a hateful area. Ms. Louks stated that she was very concerned regarding the treatment
of Veterans; however, the opposition to the proposed VA Center had been about
location only.
Jill Judy, 2000 South Arch Street: Stated that she supported the ordinance as it dealt
with urban planning and providing communities the opportunity for healthy discussions.
Mayor Stodola read excerpts from a letter from Pat Rudder, a Veteran, who stated that
he believed the ordinance was a land use issue.
Mayor Stodola stated that in 2007 when the VA first began looking for a location for the
drop -in center, they looked in an area, which was located in the Capitol Zoning District,
which provided for a Conditional Use Permit process. Mayor Stodola stated that at that
time, there were several individuals that felt that as a land use issue, that was not an
appropriate location for the center. Mayor Stodola stated that ultimately the VA withdrew
their application and did not go through the Conditional Use Permit process. Mayor
Stodola reported that at the time, the City agreed to assist the VA in locating another site
and reaffirmed their support of Veterans; unfortunately, that communication never
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Director Richardson asked how staff had decided on the 5,000 square -foot threshold
included in the ordinance for food stores. City Manager Moore stated that staff looked at
many different scenarios and the ordinance was meant to target food stores that sold
beer and wine that were popping up in neighborhoods that staff felt already had a
significant amount of those types of businesses.
Mr. Bozynski stated that the Little Rock Zoning Ordinance had a Commercial Zoning
District, C -1, Neighborhood Commercial, which was the area where these type of stores
were locating. Mr. Bozynski reported that in the developing criteria, there was a section
that stated, "there shall be the maximum gross leasable area, 5, 000 square- feet.... " Mr.
Bozynski stated that 5,000 square -feet was recognized in the ordinance as appropriate
for a neighborhood location. Mr. Bozynski stated that in C -1 zoning, a convenience
store with gas pumps was a Conditional Use.
Director Hines asked if it would be possible for him to make a motion to remove the
issue with food stores from the ordinance, send it to the Planning Commission and have
the Board vote on the amended ordinance. City Attorney Carpenter stated that it would
be possible for him to make the motion to delete all references in the ordinance to food
stores under 5,000 square -feet with sales of beer and wine. Director Hines made the
motion, seconded by Director Wright, to remove all wording from the ordinance
regarding food stores less than 5,000 square feet with sales of beer and wine. By voice
vote of the Board Members present, the motion failed.
Vice Mayor Kumpuris made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, to call the
question on the vote. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
question to vote was called.
By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Directors Richardson and Hendrix
voting in opposition and Director Hines voting present, the ordinance was approved.
By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Directors Richardson and Hendrix
voting in opposition and Director Hines voting present, the emergency clause failed.
Director Hines stated that he would like to change his vote on the emergency clause.
City Attorney Carpenter stated that he would be allowed to change his vote with the
unanimous support of the Board Members. There be no objection, Director Hines
changed his vote on the emergency clause from present to aye and as a result, the
emergency clause was approved.
PUBLIC HEARING (Item 9)
9. ORDINANCE NO. 20,565; G -24 -038: To abandon the drainage and utility
easements remaining in the formerly- abandoned State Street right -of -way, located
between Blocks 222 and 232, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; and 3 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Philander Smith College is requesting the abandonment of utility and drainage
easements retained in the formerly- abandoned State Street right -of -way, located between Blocks 222
and 232, Original City of Little Rock; located within the college campus.
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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 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.
Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing and asked if there were individuals present
that wished to speak for or against the item. There being none present, Mayor Stodola
closed the public hearing.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved.
Director Hendrix stated that on June 21, 2011, she had brought the issue of residency
requirement before the Board and that she would like to re- address the issue. Director
Hendrix distributed copies of a proposed ordinance and requested that it be placed on
the April 17, 2012, Board Agenda. Director Adcock asked if the proposed ordinance
only applied to the Little Rock Fire Department and the Little Rock Police Department.
Director Hendrix stated that it did in fact only apply to those Departments as they were
the only ones discussed at the neighborhood meetings regarding the sales tax increase.
CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION
Sheila Miles, 2209 Battery Street: Wright Avenue Alert Center
Turna & Deborah Grigsby, III, 11 Forest Maple Court: 2709 Center Street Property
Adam Lansky, 119 East Markham Street: VA Center, Dog Park & Values -vs- Finance
Greq Deckelman, P.O. Box 2362 Little Rock: Occupy Little Rock
Marie Mainard O'Connell 3517 West 3rd Street: Occupy Little Rock & Citizen's United
Glen Miller, 701 East Capital Avenue: Occupy Little Rock
Kaitlin Lott, 906 Apperson Street: Occupy Little Rock
Jill Judy, 2000 South Arch Street: Petition
Director Fortson made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to adjourn the meeting.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned.
ATT
ngTey, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Stodola, Mayor