Board of Directors Meeting

 

November 15, 2016

6:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

Shawn Bakr, Central Arkansas Officer of the Year and Officer of the Year for the State of Arkansas

 

Modifications

 

 

M-1  ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

 

Z-8472-C:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District, titled Mid-Town at Fair Park Boulevard Revised Short-Form PCD, located on the southwest corner of Interstate 630 and Fair Park Boulevard, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.  Planning Commission:  8 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent; and 1 open position.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  The request is to revise the previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow for the development of the site with a Medical Office Building.  (Located in Ward 2)   

 

 

 

 

Agenda

 

CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 11)

1.   MOTION

June 7, 2016

June 21, 2016

June 28, 2016

July 5, 2016

July 12, 2016

 

 

To approve the minutes of the June 7, 2016, June 21, 2016, July 5, 2016, Little Rock City Board of Directors Meetings and the minutes of the June 28, 2016, and July 12, 2016 Little Rock City Board of Directors Reconvened Meetings .

 

 

 

2.   RESOLUTION

Z-8170-C:  To set December 6, 2016, as the date of public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission’s action in denying a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Wastewater Treatment Plant on the property located at 25616 Highway 10; and for other purposes. 

 

 

3.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Scott Equipment, in the amount of $162,017.00, for the purchase of a Wheel Loader for the Public Works Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 

Synopsis:  Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Scott Equipment for the purchase of a Wheel Loader for the Public Works Department.

 

 

4.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to extend the contract with the Arkansas Municipal League – Municipal Vehicle Program, in the amount of $329,144.33, to administer a Self-Insurance Program for the City of Little Rock’s Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance, including compensation and collision for current vehicles; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 

Synopsis:  Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to extend a contract with Arkansas Municipal League - Municipal Vehicle Program to administer a Self-Insurance Program for the City of Little Rock’s Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance including Compensation and Collision Insurance for current vehicles.

 

 

5.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the Mayor, City Clerk and City Manager to execute a Temporary Construction Easement located at Kanis Park, to the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department as a part of the project to widen Interstate 630 from Baptist Health Drive to University Avenue; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 

Synopsis:  Authorizes the Mayor, City Clerk and City Manager to convey a Temporary Construction Easement to the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department for a project to widen Interstate 630 from Baptist Health Drive to University Avenue. 

 

 

6.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the Mayor and the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to certify City Liens attached on private property for work performed on private property and to forward to the Pulaski County Treasurer’s Office for inclusion in the property owners’ annual tax bill; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 

Synopsis:  On occasion, the City attaches liens for work it performs on private property.  This lien information must then be compiled and sent to the Pulaski County Treasurer’s Office for inclusion in the annual owner’s tax bill.  This is an effort to recoup some of the costs for that work which the City performs.  The City is seeking to certify 393 liens for a total amount of $114,151.75.

 

 

7.   RESOLUTION

 

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Joe Selz, Trustee for the Thibault Land Agreement, in the amount of $1,346,691, for the purchase of approximately 152 acres of land for use by the Little Rock Port Authority; and for other purposes.  (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax)

 

 

8.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To approve submission of the 2017 Annual Action Plan for CDBG, HOME and HOPWA Entitlement Funds to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development; to authorize the City Manager to submit the Annual Action Plan for consideration by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

Synopsis:  The Annual Action Plan delineates the uses of the CDBG, HOME and HOPWA Entitlement Funds for the 2017 Program Year (January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017).  This Board action approves the submission of the Action Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

 

 

9.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To approve the use of HOME CHDO Set-Aside and HOME Program Income Funds to choose the University District Development Corporation to provide three (3) affordable housing units within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

Synopsis:  Staff proposes utilizing HOME Investment Partnership Program Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Set-Aside and HOME Program Income Funds to produce affordable housing units. The University Development District Corp. (UDDC) was one of three (3) CHDO’s that returned proposals and that were qualified to receive 15% Set- aside HOME Funds under the Federal requirement.  UDDC will receive $400,000. The funds will be used to develop three (3) affordable housing units in the City of Little Rock.  These costs include acquisition, developer’s fees and construction costs.

 

 

 

10.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To approve the use of HOME CHDO Set-Aside and HOME Program Income Funds to choose the Better Community Development, Inc., to provide four (4) affordable housing units within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

Synopsis:  Staff proposes utilizing HOME Investment Partnership Program Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Set-Aside and HOME Program Income Funds to produce affordable housing units. Better Community Development, Inc., (BCD) was one of three (3) CHDO’s that returned proposals and that were qualified to receive 15% Set-Aside HOME Funds under the Federal requirement.  BCD will receive $400,000. The funds will be used to develop four (4) affordable housing units in the City of Little Rock.  These costs include acquisition, developer’s fees and construction costs.

 

 

 

11.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To approve the use of HOME CHDO Set-Aside and HOME Program Income Funds to choose the IN Affordable Housing, Inc., to provide three (3) affordable housing units within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

Synopsis:  Staff proposes utilizing HOME Investment Partnership Program Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Set-Aside and HOME Program Income Funds to produce affordable housing units. IN Affordable Housing, Inc., (IAH) was one of three (3) CHDO’s that returned proposals and that were qualified to receive 15% Set-aside HOME Funds under the Federal requirement.  IAH will receive $400,000. The funds will be used to develop three (3) affordable housing units in the City of Little Rock.  These costs include acquisition, developer’s fees and construction costs.

 

 

GROUPED ITEMS (Items 12 – 17)

12.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

 

 

Z-8738-A: To reclassify property located in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.  Planning Commission:  10 ayes; 0 nays; 0 absent; and 1 open position.  Staff recommends approval. 

Synopsis:  The applicant is requesting to rezone the site from UU, Urban Use District, to PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow the use of the “top” floor of the building as a private club with a closing time of 2:00 AM.   (Located in Ward 1)

 

13.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

 

 

Z-9167: To reclassify property located in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.  Planning Commission:  10 ayes; 0 nays; 0 absent; and 1 open position.  Staff recommends approval. 

Synopsis:  The owner of the 0.320-acre property located at 2007-2009 Wilson Road is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District, to R-4, Two-Family District.  (Located in Ward 6)   

 

 

 

14.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

To dispense with the requirement of a competitive selection process and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Sole-Source Professional Services Agreement with Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., for Technical and Consulting Services related to the 30 Crossing Project; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

Synopsis:  To authorize the City Manager to dispense with a competitive selection process and to enter into a sole source Professional Services Agreement with Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., for Technical and Consulting Services related to the 30 Crossing Project.

 

 

15.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

 

 

To authorize the issuance of a Promissory Note to provide short-term financing under Amendment No. 78 to the Arkansas Constitution for the acquisition, construction and installation of real property and tangible personal property; prescribing other matters pertaining thereto; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

Synopsis:  The City has a need to fund construction of the Southwest Little Rock Fire Station and vehicles and equipment for the Fire Department as identified during the 2016 Budget process. 

 

 

16.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

 

 

To amend Little Rock, Ark. Ordinance No. 21,156 (December 15, 2015), to adjust the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Ordinance to reflect revenue and expenditure adjustments for the General, Street and Waste Disposal Funds; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

Synopsis:  Eight (8) adjustments need to be made to the 2016 Budget to adjust for changes in anticipated revenues and expenditures.

 

 

17.   ORDINANCE

To prohibit the withdrawal and use of groundwater on certain lands in Little Rock, Arkansas, so long as the City retains the ability to provide adequate safe water supplies to these properties; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. 

 

 

SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 18)

18.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

 

 

Z-4441-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District, titled Student Housing Campus, Washington Barber College, Short-Form PCD, located at 6400 Lancaster Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.  Planning Commission:  9 ayes; 1 nay; 0 absent; and 1 open position.  Staff recommends approval. 

Synopsis:  The request is a rezoning of the site from R-2, Single-Family District, to PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow for the development of the site with student housing associated with the adjacent barber college.  (Located in Ward 2)   

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 19 - 20)

19.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

 

 

Z-5151-B:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District, titled West Markham-North Monroe Short-Form PCD, located at 4908 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.  Planning Commission:  5 ayes; 5 nays; 0 absent; and 1 open position.  Staff recommends denial. 

Synopsis:  The applicant is appealing the Planning Commission’s denial of a request to rezone the site O-3, General Office District, and C-3, General Commercial District, to PCD, Planned Commercial District, to allow for the redevelopment of the site as a restaurant with drive-through service.   (Located in Ward 3)   

 

 

 

20.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Sketch

Z-8629-B:  To rescind the Little Rock Planning Commission’s action in approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Conditioned Mini-Warehouse facility on the C-3, General Commercial District, zoned property, located at 102 South Rodney Parham Road; and for other purposes.  Planning Commission:  8 ayes; 1 nays; and 2 absent.  Staff recommends denial of the resolution to rescind. 

Synopsis:  A record objector is appealing the Planning Commission’s approval of a conditional use permit to allow a three (3)-story, conditioned mini-warehouse facility on the C-3, General Commercial District, zoned property located at 102 South Rodney Parham Road.  (Located in Ward 6)

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 21)

21.   EXECUTIVE SESSION

Appointments to various City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions.

Synopsis:  Americans with Disabilities Act Citizen’s Grievance Committee (2 positions); Animal Services Advisory Board (6 positions); Central Arkansas Water (1 position); Little Rock CENT Committee (2 positions); City Beautiful Commission (4 positions); Community Housing Advisory Board (4 positions); Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals (4 positions); Historic District Commission(2 positions); Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals (3 positions); Land Bank Commission (1 position); Little Rock Planning Commission (3 positions); Little Rock Zoo Board of Governors (1 position); MacArthur Military History Museum Commission (1 position); River Market District Design Review Committee (2 positions); and Sister Cities Commission (1 position).

 

 

CITIZEN COMMUNICATION

 

Three (3) minutes are allowed to present a specific item which is not already on the Agenda.  This time is allotted for any person to express a written or oral viewpoint, grievance, or other message to the Board of Directors.  Board Members may ask questions of the speaker or make a relevant comment after the presentation has been completed.  A maximum of thirty (30) minutes is allotted for citizen communications each meeting.  No advance permission is required, but persons wishing to address the City Board are required to fill out a yellow card listing the specific subject to be addressed and hand it to the City Clerk upon arrival.  Citizen Communication will be held immediately following the Consent Agenda items on the first Tuesday and at the end of the printed Agenda on the third Tuesday.