April 18, 2017
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director B.J. Wyrick
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
National Community Development Week
Proclamation
Sculpture at the River Market
Modifications
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ADDITIONS: |
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M-1 RESOLUTION |
To express support
for the proposal to extend the existing Property Tax Millage for the Little
Rock School District in order to support the construction of needed
facilities; to encourage citizens to vote for the extension at the election
to be held on May 9, 2017; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
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M-2 RESOLUTION |
To request that the Governor and the Arkansas General Assembly review
the issue of amendments to Arkansas Law to require that Internet vendors
either collect and remit any relevant State or Local Compensating Use Tax on
Internet sales, or that Internet vendors provide the State and all relevant
localities sufficient information regarding an Internet purchaser to allow
State or Local Government to collect such a local Compensating Use Tax; and
for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
Agenda
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 5) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a Lease Agreement with Enterprise FM Trust, by
Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc., its attorney in fact, in an amount not to
exceed $183,094.00, plus any applicable taxes, for the leasing of vehicles
for the Little Rock Police Department; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Police Department is
requesting approval to award an Annual Purchase Order to Enterprise Fleet
Management, Inc., as the prime undercover lease vehicle vendor. This will be
a one (1)-year contract with two (2) one (1)-year extensions available for
renewal. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
To authorize
participation in the Arkansas Municipal League Vehicle Program, in an amount
not to exceed $450,000.00, to cover additional vehicles added to the City’s
vehicle inventory; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into an annual contract with Arkansas Municipal League -Municipal
Vehicle Program for the purchase of insurance premium to cover Motor Vehicle
Liability, Compensation and Collision for the City of Little Rock vehicles
and equipment. |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into contracts with five (5) organizations to provide
Afterschool/Out-of-School Time Prevention Programs and Youth Intervention
Programs, which were approved by the Commission on Children, Youth and
Families for 2017; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to enter into contracts with five (5) organizations to provide
Afterschool/Out-of-School Time Prevention Programs and Youth Intervention
Programs, approved by the Commission on Children, Youth and Families for 2017. |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into agreements with different organizations to provide
a Career Life Skills System, Domestic Violence Counseling Services and Citywide
Enhancement Programs; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to into contracts with organizations to provide Career Life Skills System
Development, Domestic Violence Counseling Services and Citywide Enhancement
Programs. |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To set May 2, 2017,
as the date of public hearing on the issuance of Taxable Industrial
Development Revenue Bonds - $13,000,000.00 City of Little Rock, Arkansas
Taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Martial Arts Service, Inc.,
Series 2017); and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. |
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GROUPED ITEMS (Items 6 - 19) |
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6. ORDINANCE |
To waive the
provisions of Chapter 36., Section 36-543.(7), to allow Arkansas Children’s Hospital
to place roof signs on the east and north facades of the main hospital building,
located at #1 Children’s Way, and the west façade of the medical office
building, located at 1900 Maryland Avenue, in the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Arkansas Children’s Hospital is requesting
approval of a waiver of the provisions of Chapter 36.,
Section 36-543 (7) to permit the installation of three (3) roof signs as part
of a campus-wide and system-wide Rebranding and Wayfinding Campaign. (Located in Ward 1) |
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7. ORDINANCE |
Z-4051-A:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Industrial District titled
Triangle Properties Short-Form PID, located at 8218 Baseline Road, 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; and 1
absent. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from I-2, Light
Industrial District, to PID, Planned Industrial Development District, to add
a health studio and spa as an allowable use for the property. (Located in
Ward 7) |
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8. ORDINANCE |
Z-4343-II:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
Bank of the Ozarks Revised Long-Form PCD, located on the northwest corner of
Cantrell Road and Chenonceau Boulevard, 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; and 1
absent. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: The request is a revision to the
previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow a
modification to the site plan and amend the allowable uses for the overall
development. (Located in Ward 5) |
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9. ORDINANCE |
Z-4343-JJ:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District
titled Renaissance Pointe The Ranch Revised Long-Form PD-R, located at
Chenonceau Boulevard and Ayla Drive, 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; and 1
absent. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: The applicant is proposing to amend the
previously-approved PD-R, Planned Development - Residential, to remove one
(1) of the buildings located at the northwest corner of the site and to allow
a building located at the southwest corner of the site to increase the height
by one (1)-floor. (Located in Ward 5) |
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10. ORDINANCE |
Z-4635-D:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
Huffstutlar Properties Revised Long-Form PCD, located at 10600 Interstate 30,
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; and 1
absent. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: The request is to amend the
previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow for the
placement of wall signage without public street frontage and allow a single
ground sign to exceed the height typically allowed in Commercial Zoning
Districts. (Located in Ward 7) |
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11. ORDINANCE |
Z-4743-D:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
Doublebee’s Store #116 Short-Form PD-C, located at
2406 Cantrell Road, 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; and 1
absent. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: The request is a reclassification from I-2,
Light Industrial District, and PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to PD-C,
Planned Development - Commercial, to allow for the development of a
convenience store, with gas pumps and a detached fuel canopy. (Located in Ward 3) |
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12. ORDINANCE |
Z-4923-R:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
Shackleford Crossing Lot 1 – Cracker Barrel – Revised Short-Form PCD, located
at 2618 South Shackleford Road, 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; and 1
absent. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a revision to
the previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow for the
placement of a temporary storage module on the site from October 15th
of each year to January 15th of each year for the storage of
seasonal items. (Located in Ward 6) |
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13. ORDINANCE |
Z-5703-E:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
Lots 2 and 4 Colonel Glenn Business Center Revised Long-Form PCD, located at
10303 Colonel Glenn Road, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1
absent. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to amend the
previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial Development, for Lot 2 to add
additional uses and for Lot 4 to provide the development plan for
construction of mini-warehouse. (Located
in Ward 7) |
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14. ORDINANCE |
Z-6734-G:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District
titled 307 East 9th Street Revised Short-Form PD-R, located at 307
East 9th Street, 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; and 1
absent. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: The applicant requesting a revision to the
previously-approved PD-R, Planned Development - Residential, to allow the use
of the home located at 307 East 9th Street as single-family, general and
professional office and an Air Bed and Breakfast (Airbnb). (Located in Ward 1) |
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15. ORDINANCE |
Z-6973-H:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
Lots 2 and 3 The Villages at Colonel Glenn Revised Long-Form PCD, located on
the northwest corner of David O. Dodd Road and Lawson Cutoff, 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; and 1
absent. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: The applicant is now proposing to amend the
previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow for the
construction of an additional building containing ten (10) service bays for
the Subaru Dealership. (Located in
Ward 1) |
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16. ORDINANCE |
Z-7603-I:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
14910 Cantrell Road Revised Long-Form PCD, located at 14910 Cantrell Road, 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; and 1
absent. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: The applicant is proposing to amend the
previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial Development, for Lot 2 of the
Cantrell Falls Development to allow for the construction of a new 19,754
square-foot building to be occupied by C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District,
uses. (Located in Ward 5) |
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17. ORDINANCE |
Z-8998-A:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled MEMS
Revised Short-Form PD-O, located at 1121 West 7th Street, 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; and 1
absent. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: The applicant is proposing to amend the
previously-approved PD-O, Planned Development - Office, to allow for the
placement of a ground sign along West 7th Street. (Located in Ward 1) |
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18. ORDINANCE |
Z-9126-A:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
Donaghey Building Revised Short-Form PCD, located at 103 East 7th
Street, 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; and 1
absent. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: The applicant is proposing to amend the
previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to update the
approval by adding one (1)-unit and allowing the units to be marketed as a
mixed income development. (Located in
Ward 1) |
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19. ORDINANCE |
To dispense with
the requirement of competitive selection and authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract with INFOR (US), Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$1,534,669.05, plus any applicable taxes, to purchase Software Licenses and
Implementation Services; to declare
an emergency; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 20 - 23) |
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20. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with the Little Rock Regional Chamber
of Commerce, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, to provide Economic
Development Consulting Services; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval to enter into a contract with the
Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce for Economic Development Consulting
Services. |
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21. ORDINANCE |
Z-4551-F:
To amend Chapter 30
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, providing for
a waiver of the Boundary Street Ordinance Construction Requirements for 12123
Kanis Road; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 4 ayes; 5 nays; and 2
absent. Staff recommends denial. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a waiver of the
required boundary street improvements to Kanis Road adjacent to 12123 Kanis
Road, the Madina Institute. (Located
in Ward 6) |
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22. ORDINANCE |
Z-9198:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
Breed Short-Form PCD, located at 5108 Baseline Road, Little Rock, Arkansas,
amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and
for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2
absent. Staff recommends denial. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a rezoning from
R-2, Single-Family District, to PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow
for the reuse of this existing building as a salon and also to provide
wholesale beauty products. (Located in
Ward 2) |
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23. ORDINANCE |
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 and emergency;
and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Eight (8) residential structures in a
severely dilapidated, deteriorated and/or burned condition causing a negative
environmental impact on the residential neighborhoods in which they are
located in. All Notices have been
mailed in accordance with Arkansas State Law.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item 24) |
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24. RESOLUTION |
To approve the
amended uses of the 2017 CDBG Entitlement Funds; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: As a regulatory requirement, a public
hearing must be conducted regarding amended uses of 2017 CDBG Entitlement Funds,
which the City expects to receive from the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD). |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 25) |
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25. EXECUTIVE SESSION |
Appointments to various City Boards and Commissions. Synopsis: Arts & Culture Commission (2
positions); Board of Adjustment (2 positions); City Beautiful Commission (1
position); Civil Service Commission (3 positions); Commission on Children,
Youth and Families (4 positions); Historic District Commission (1 position);
Land Bank Commission (2 positions); Little Rock Parks & Recreation
Commission (1 position); Little Rock Zoo Board of Governors (1 position);
MacArthur Military History Museum Commission (11 positions); and Racial &
Cultural Diversity Commission (3 positions). |
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CITIZEN
COMMUNICATION Three (3) minutes are
allowed to present a specific item which has not been previously been brought
to the attention of the Board and 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. 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 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. |
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