March 7, 2023
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director Virgil Miller
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
Engage AR AmeriCorps Week
Proclamation
“What
Black History Means to Me” Student Video Presentation
Modifications
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ADDITIONS: |
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M-1 RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into an agreement with HYDCO, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $322,622.00, to renovate the Board of Directors Chambers at Little
Rock City Hall; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a Construction Services Contract with HYDCO, Inc., for the
renovation of the Board of Directors Chambers at Little Rock City Hall. |
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M-2 RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Dana Safety Supply, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $1,505,531.75, plus applicable taxes and fees, for
up-fitting of 107 Vehicles for the Little Rock Police Department; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Dana
Safety Supply for the up-fitting of 107 vehicles for the Little Rock Police
Department. |
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M-3 RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Utility Associates, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $220,108.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase
of 107 Rocket Modems and accessories for the Little Rock Police Department;
and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis:
To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Utility Associates,
Inc., for the purchase of 107 Rocket Modems and Accessories for the Little
Rock Police Department. |
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DEFERRALS: |
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18. ORDINANCE (Deferred until March 21, 2023, at the
applicant’s request) |
LU2023-12-01:
To amend the Land
Use Plan in the 65th Street West Planning District, at 7404
Mabelvale Pike from Residential Low Density (RL) to Residential Medium
Density (RM); and for other purposes. (Deferred from February 21, 2023)
(Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval Synopsis: To
approve a Land Use Plan Map amendment in 65th Street West Planning
District at 7404 Mabelvale Pike from Residential Low Density (RL) to
Residential Medium Density (RM).
(Located in Ward 7) |
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19. ORDINANCE (Deferred until March 21, 2023, at the
applicant’s request) |
Z-9702-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. (Deferred from February 21, 2023) (Planning
Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval Synopsis: The
owner of the 1.35-acre property, located at 7204 Mabelvale Pike, is
requesting that the property be rezoned from R-2, Single-Family District, to
R-4, Two-Family District. (Located in
Ward 7) |
Agenda
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 11) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents to purchase the
former Shepard’s Building, located at 603 West Markham Street, Little Rock,
Arkansas, in the amount of $950,000.00; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the purchase of
the Shepard’s Building, located at 603 West Markham Street, to be renovated
for a future City facility. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with SHI, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed of $88,708.34, plus applicable taxes and fees, based upon the current
number of Departmental licenses for VMWare VSphere Licenses and three (3)
years support for the City’s new Data Center Servers; and for other
purposes. (A portion of the funding from the
3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with SHI, Inc., for the purchase of VMWare Licenses
and three (3) years support for new Data Center Servers. |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To transfer the
title of the properties located at 3517 West 11th Street and 1812
Pinewood Drive, from the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to Habitat for
Humanity of Central Arkansas, Inc., to be used for Neighborhood
Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort by the Land Bank to maximize
the City’s revitalization efforts, staff would like to donate the 6,850
square-foot lot located at 3517 West 11th Street and the 12,194
square-foot lot located at 1812 Pinewood Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas, to
Habitat for Humanity. (Located in Ward
1) |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To accept title to
the property located at 2815 South Pulaski Street, to the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort to increase the number of
properties held by the Land Bank and maximize the City’s revitalization
efforts, staff would like to accept the donation of the 8,712 square-foot
property located at 2815 South Pulaski Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. (Located in Ward 1) |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into an Employee Assistance Program Services Agreement
with Southwest Employee Assistance Programs, Inc., in an annual amount not to
exceed $100,000.00, for the provision of an Employee Assistance Program and
WorkLife Services to the City of Little Rock; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Southwest Employee Assistance Programs, Inc., for
an Employee Assistance Program for City Employees and their dependents for
the period January 1, 2023, to January 1, 2024. |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $1,194,647.50, plus applicable taxes and fees; for the
purchase of 169 Mobile Radio Systems for the Little Rock Police Department,
utilizing the Arkansas State Contract Purchasing Agreement; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions for the purchase of a 169 Mobile
Radio Systems for the Little Rock Police Department. |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To amend Resolution
No. 14,908 (December 18, 2018), to authorize the City Manager to enter into
an agreement with FORVIS, LLP, formerly BKD, LLP, to provide Certified Public
Accounting Services to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, for the period
ended 2018 - 2022; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to amend Resolution No. 14,908
(December 18, 2018), to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement
with FORVIS, LLP, formerly BKD, LLP, to provide Certified Public Accounting
Services to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas for the period ended 2018 –
2022. |
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8. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Fourth Amendment to the Lease Agreement
between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and the Oakland & Fraternal
Historic Cemetery Park Board as Lessors, and the Little Rock School District
as Lessee, to extend the Lease for one (1) additional term of one (1)-year
effective January 1, 2023, and to approve basic annual rent for the Year 2023
in the amount of $13,800.00; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to allow the Board of
Directors to authorize a Fourth Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the
City and the Oakland Cemetery Board, as Lessors, and the Little Rock School
District (“LRSD”), as Lessee, for a one (1)-year the extension of the Lease
between the City/Oakland Cemetery Board and the LRSD regarding the Booker
School property. |
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9.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $770,856.96, plus applicable taxes and fees for the
purchase of 107 In-Car Radios for the Little Rock Police Department; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions for the purchase of 107
Motorola Radios for the Little Rock Police Department. |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $700,170.00, plus applicable taxes and fees for the
purchase of 107 WatchGuard Cameras and Accessories for the Little Rock Police
Department; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions for the purchase of 107
WatchGuard Cameras and Accessories for the Little Rock Police Department. |
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11. RESOLUTION |
To approve the
issuance of the Exterior Permit for solar panels at 2218 South Schiller
Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, during the temporary moratorium on the
issuance of Demolition Permits and Exterior Building Permits in the Central
High School Neighborhood Historic District; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to approve solar panel
installation on the structure located at 2218 South Street Schiller during
the temporary moratorium on the issuance of Demolition and Exterior Building
Permits in the Central High School Neighborhood Historic District of Little
Rock. (Located in Ward 1) |
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CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Three (3) minutes are allowed to present a
specific item that is not already on the Agenda. This time is allotted for
any person to express a written or oral viewpoint, or other message to the
Board of Directors. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes is allotted for citizen
communications each meeting.
Individuals wishing to address the City Board during Citizen Communication
will be required to submit a yellow card to the City Clerk prior to the
official start of the meeting. Citizen
Communication Cards are available on the table in the hallway located outside
of the Board Chambers. 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. |
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GROUPED ITEMS (Items 12 - 16) |
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12. ORDINANCE |
To declare it
impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to issue a
Sole-Source Purchase Order to River City Hydraulics, in an amount not to
exceed $325,000.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for an annual contract
for Heil Parts and Service for the Fleet Services Department; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a Sole-Source Ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with River City
Hydraulics for Heil Parts and Service, for the Fleet Services Department. |
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13. ORDINANCE |
To declare it
impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to issue a
Sole-Source Purchase Order to Banner Fire Equipment, Inc., in an amount not
to exceed $300,000.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for an annual contract
for E-One Parts and Service for the Fleet Services Department; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a Sole-Source Ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Banner Fire
Equipment, Inc., for E-One Parts and Service, for the Fleet Services
Department. |
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14. ORDINANCE |
To declare it
impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to issue a
Sole-Source Purchase Order to G & W Diesel, in an amount not to exceed
$285,000.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for an annual contract for
Pierce Fire Truck Parts and Service for the Fleet Services Department; and
for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a Sole-Source Ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with G & W Diesel
for Pierce Parts and Service, for the Fleet Services Department. |
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15. ORDINANCE |
To amend Little
Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 21,122 (April 19, 2022); to authorize the City
Manager to amend the Service Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., and to
increase the contract amount to $218,362.62, for the City’s Radio
Infrastructure Equipment for use by the Emergency Communications Department;
and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: An ordinance to approve the City Manager to
extend the contact with Motorola Solutions, Inc., for the City’s Radio
Infrastructure Equipment use by the Emergency Communications Department. |
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16. ORDINANCE |
To amend Little
Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 22,079 (December 21, 2021, to adjust the Fiscal
Year 2022 Budget Ordinance to reflect revenue and expenditure adjustments for
the General Fund, Street Fund, Waste Disposal Fund and Parking Garage Fee; to declare an emergency; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Fourteen (14) adjustments need to be made
to the 2022 Budget to adjust for changes in actual and anticipated revenues
and expenditures. |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 17 – 22) |
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17. RESOLUTION |
To express the
disagreement of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to the ten (10)-year rate
increase and issuance of indebtedness by Central Arkansas Water to deal with
certain infrastructure issues; and for other purposes. (Deferred from February 21, 2023) (Sponsored by Director Hines) |
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18. ORDINANCE |
LU2023-12-01:
To amend the Land
Use Plan in the 65th Street West Planning District, at 7404
Mabelvale Pike from Residential Low Density (RL) to Residential Medium
Density (RM); and for other purposes. (Deferred from February 21, 2023)
(Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval Synopsis: To
approve a Land Use Plan Map amendment in 65th Street West Planning
District at 7404 Mabelvale Pike from Residential Low Density (RL) to
Residential Medium Density (RM).
(Located in Ward 7) |
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19. ORDINANCE |
Z-9702-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. (Deferred from February 21, 2023)
(Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval Synopsis: The
owner of the 1.35-acre property, located at 7404 Mabelvale Pike, is
requesting that the property be rezoned from R-2, Single-Family District, to
R-4, Two-Family District. (Located in
Ward 7) |
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20. ORDINANCE |
To establish a
Local Ordinance District for the Central High School Neighborhood Historic
District, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Deferred from February 7, 2023) Staff recommends denial and to refer the
item back to the Historic District Commission. Synopsis: An ordinance to establish a Local Ordinance
District for the Central High School Neighborhood Historic District of Little
Rock, which roughly encompass the area east of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,
Drive, south of 12th Street, west of Jones Street and the South
Park Street below Wright Avenue and north of West Roosevelt Road. |
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21. ORDINANCE |
To amend Chapter
23, Article IV, § 23-97(A) of the Little Rock Revised Code of Ordinances
(1988); to increase the number of Historic District Commissioners from seven
(7) to nine (9); to declare an
emergency; and for other purposes. (Deferred from February 7, 2023) Staff recommends denial and to refer the
item back to the Historic District Commission. Synopsis: An ordinance to increase the members of the
Historic District Commission from seven (7) to nine (9) to increase
representation on the Commission for owner-occupants of the Central High
School Neighborhood Historic District should a Local Ordinance District be
established. |
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22. ORDINANCE |
To amend Little
Rock, Ark., Rev. Code Chapter 17, Article IV, § 96(A) (1988) and various
Zoning Articles and Sections of Chapter 36; and for other purposes. (Deferred from September 6,
2022)(Deferred from September 20, 2022)(Deferred from October 18,
2022)(Deferred from November 15, 2022)(Deferred from January 17,
2023)(Deferred from February 21, 2023)(Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 open
position) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: To approve an ordinance regulating
Short-Term Rentals within the zoning area of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas. |
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 23 - 26) |
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23.
ORDINANCE |
To form and
lay off Little Rock Municipal Property Owners Improvement District No.
2023-001 (Edgewood Subdivision Project); and for other purposes. (Deferred from February 21, 2023) Staff recommends approval |
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24.
ORDINANCE |
To form and
lay off Little Rock Municipal Property Owners Improvement District No.
2023-002 (Edgewood Subdivision Recreation District); and for other
purposes. (Deferred from February 21, 2023) Staff recommends approval |
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25.
ORDINANCE |
G-23-486: To abandon the ten (10)-foot
wide alley right-of-way, located within Block 16, Gibralter Heights Addition
in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, block bounded by Atkins Road to the
east and three (3) undeveloped rights-of-way to the north, south and west;
and for other purposes. Synopsis: The adjacent property owners request to
abandon the ten (10)-foot wide alley right-of-way located within Block 16,
Gibralter Heights Addition, block bounded by Atkins Road to the east (700
Block) and three (3) undeveloped rights-of-way to the north, south and west. (Located in Ward 5) |
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26.
ORDINANCE |
G-23-487: To abandon the twenty (20)-foot
wide alley right-of-way, located within Block 176, Original City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, block bounded by West 7th Street, West 8th
Street, South State Street and South Gaines Street; and for other
purposes. Synopsis: The adjacent property owners request to
abandon the north 160 feet of the twenty (20)-foot wide alley right-of-way
located within Block 176, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas, block
bounded by West 7th Street, West 8th Street, South State
Street and South Gaines Street. (Located
in Ward 1) |
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REPORTS (Item 27) |
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27.
REPORT |
Legislative
Update – Emily Cox, Assistant City Manager |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 28) |
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28.
EXECUTIVE SESSION |
Annual
Evaluations of the City Manager and City Attorney. |