Board of Directors Meeting

 

April 20, 2021

6:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

INVOCATION:                      Director Capi Peck

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 12)

1.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

To set May 4, 2021, as the date of Public Hearing regarding the sources and uses of funds provided in the 2021 CDBG, HOME and HOPWA Funds from the United States Government; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  As a regulatory requirement, a public hearing must be conducted regarding proposed uses of 2021 CDBG, HOME and HOPWA Funding, which the City expects to receive from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

 

               

 

2.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

To approve the implementation of the Land Bank Property Program for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children’s Hospital Employees, and to approve guidelines and policies for transfers under the program; and for other purposes.  (Land Bank Commission:  8 ayes and 0 nays)  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  In an effort to increase home ownership, stabilize property values, and promote neighborhood cohesion, the Land Bank Commission would like to include UAMS and Arkansas Children’s Hospital Employees in the program provided the City of Little Rock and Little Rock School District Employees to receive properties at no cost from the Land Bank to develop as their primary residence.

 

 

 

3.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Burkhalter Technologies, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,598,769.60, for the Geyer Springs Reconstruction Project; and for other purposes.  (Funding from the 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax and the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds)  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  A resolution to the City Manager to execute an agreement with Burkhalter Technologies, Inc., for the Geyer Springs Road Reconstruction Project, Project No. 2-17-ST-90, Bid No. 1166.  (Located in Ward 2)

 

 

 

4.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with RP Power, in an amount not to exceed $214,620.43, for three (3) Kohler Emergency Generators for various City Departments; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with RP Power for the purchase of three (3) Kohler Emergency Generators for various City Departments.

 

 

 

5.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions, in an amount not to exceed $140,196.52, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of twenty-six (26) 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 twenty-six (26) Motorola Radios for the Little Rock Police Department.

 

 

 

6.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions, in an amount not to exceed $221,413.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of twenty-six (26) WatchGuard Cameras and Accessories 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 twenty-six (26) WatchGuard Cameras and Accessories for the Little Rock Police Department.

 

 

 

7.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize a five (5)-year extension of the Interlocal Agreement for Ambulance Services between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and the City of Sherwood, Arkansas, granting the Little Rock Ambulance Authority d/b/a Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services and exclusive Franchise to continue to provide Ambulance Services to the City of Sherwood; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  A resolution to renew the agreement with the City of Sherwood, Arkansas, for MEMS to have the exclusive jurisdiction for Ambulance Services within the City of Sherwood.

 

 

 

8.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize a five (5)-year extension of the Interlocal Agreement for Ambulance Services between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and the City of North Little Rock, Arkansas, granting the Little Rock Ambulance Authority d/b/a Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services and exclusive Franchise to continue to provide Ambulance Services to the City of North Little Rock; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  A resolution to renew the agreement with the City of North Little Rock, Arkansas, for MEMS to have the exclusive jurisdiction for Ambulance Services within the City of North Little Rock.

 

 

 

 

9.     RESOLUTION

Board Communication  

To provide funding for LED Lighting Fixtures at the River Market Parking Deck, on behalf of the Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission; to authorize the City to receive Incentive Funds from the project; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  A resolution to authorize the City to provide funding to upgrade the lighting fixtures in the River Market Parking Deck to LED lights on behalf of the Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission.  Clear Results will give the City Incentive Funds for upgrading to LED lights.

 

 

 

10.   RESOLUTION

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Peter Damon Group to provide Federal Government Relations and Consulting Services; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

 

 

11.   RESOLUTION

To amend Section 2 of Little Rock, Arkansas, Resolution No. 14,296 (January 22, 2019), to note the Closing Costs equaled $64,532.47; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

 

 

12.   RESOLUTION

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with L&M Office Furniture, a State Contract Vendor, in the total amount of $569,305.88, for the purchase of Office Furniture for the new Little Rock Police Department Headquarters, located at 615 West Markham Street; and for other purposes.   (Funding from the 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax)  Staff recommends approval.  

 

 

 

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ITEMS (Items 13 - 22)

13.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

LU2021-11-01:  To amend the Land Use Plan in the Interstate 430 Planning District, west of Interstate 430 at the north terminus of Colonel Glenn Plaza Drive, from Mixed Office Commercial to Commercial; and for other purposes.  (Planning Commission:  11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent)  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:   To approve Land Use Plan amendment in the Interstate 430 Planning District from MOC, Mixed Office Commercial, to C, Commercial.  (Located in Ward 6)

 

 

 

 

 

14.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Z-3371-FFF:  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:  11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent)  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:   The owner of the 52.9-acre property located along the east side of Bowman Road (4000 Block), west Interstate 430 and south of Brodie Creek is requesting that the property be reclassified from C-2, Shopping Center District, and PCD, Planned Commercial District, to C-4, Open Display District.  (Located in Ward 6)

 

 

 

 

 

15.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Z-2333-C:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Ellis Duplex and Accessory Building PRD, located at 900 West 15th Street, 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 requesting that the property located at 900 West 15th Street be rezoned from O-3, General Office District, to PRD, Planned Residential District, to allow for a two (2)-lot residential development. (Located in Ward 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Z-5352-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:  11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent)  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis: The owner of the 0.568-acre property located at 6504 Mabelvale Cut-Off is requesting that the property be reclassified from C-3, Shopping Center District, to C-4, Open Display Commercial District. (Located in Ward 2)

 

 

 

 

 

17.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Z-9551:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Arium Development, LLC, PRD, located at 2204 West 10th Street, 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 requesting that the property at 2204 West 10th Street be rezoned from R-3, Single-Family District, to PRD, Planned Residential District, to allow a five (5)-lot single-family residential development. (Located in Ward 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

18.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Z-9562:  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:  11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent)  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:   The owner of the 3.74-acre property located at 5804/5808 Baseline Road is requesting that the property be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District, to C-3, General Commercial District.  (Located in Ward 2)

 

 

 

 

 

19.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Z-9565:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Woodall Short-Term Rental PCD, located at 1805 East 3rd Street, 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 requesting that the property at 1805 East 3rd Street be rezoned from R-4, Two-Family District, to PCD, Planned Commercial District, to allow for the construction of a residential structure to be used as a short-term rental. (Located in Ward 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

20.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Z-9566:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Hat Properties, LLC, PRD, located at 300 South Valentine Street, 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 requesting that the property at 300 South Valentine Street be rezoned from R-3, Single-Family District, to PRD, Planned Residential District, to recognize the existing and past use of the property as a four-plex. (Located in Ward 3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

21.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

To amend Little Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 21,729 (May 21, 2019), to authorize an increase to the Service Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., to include fees for the upgrade of the extension of the Maintenance Agreement for the City’s Radio Infrastructure Equipment utilized by the Communications Division; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:   Approval of an amendment to Ordinance No. 21,729 to increase the amount of the first extension of the contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., for  the City’s Radio Infrastructure Equipment utilized by the Communications Division. 

 

 

 

22.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid; to authorize the City Manager to dispense with the requirement of competitive bidding and enter into a Sole-Source Contract with Socrata, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $94,963.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the Annual Software Subscription and Maintenance Renewal; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:   To authorize City Manager to dispense with competitive bids and enter into a Sole-Source Contract with Socrata, Inc., for the Annual Software Renewal for the City’s Citizen Connect and Open Data & Performance Site.

 

 

 

SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 23 – 29)

23.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any documents necessary to donate a City of Little Rock Land Bank property, located at 3101 South Arch Street, to The Village Place for use as a Community Garden; and for other purposes.  (Land Bank Commission:  6 ayes and 0 nays)  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 donate property located at 3101 South Arch Street to The Village Place for a Community Garden.   The property is a 4,680 square-feet vacant lot that was donated to the City in 2010.

 

 

 

24.   RESOLUTION

To declare the extension of a Local Disaster Emergency as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

 

 

25.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Z-9552:  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:  11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent)  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:   The owner of the 0.16-acre property located at 5424 West 33rd Street is requesting that the property be reclassified from R-3, Single-Family District, to I-2, Light Industrial District.  (Located in Ward 2)

 

 

 

 

 

26.   ORDINANCE

To prohibit vehicular trespass, the caravanning of vehicles and drag racing within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

 

 

27.   ORDINANCE

To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid for the selection of an entity to develop a Pilot Project to address youth violence a crisis in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes.  (Sponsored by Director Doris Wright)

 

 

 

28.   ORDINANCE

To call a Special Election in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, for July 13, 2021, on the question of whether to levy a general 1% Sales and Compensating Use Tax within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, with which, to fund projects, capital improvements and associated costs and expenses to improve and “Rebuild the Rock”; to provide that collections will begin no sooner than January 1, 2022; to prescribe other matters that pertain to the election; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

 

 

29.   RESOLUTION

To state the uses of the 1% Rebuild the Rock Sales and Compensating Use Tax Funds upon approval of the Tax Levy by the voters at an election to be held July 13, 2021; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 30)

30.   RESOLUTION

A resolution to make appointments and reappointments to various City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions; and for other purposes. 

 

Synopsis:  Arts & Culture Commission; City Beautiful Commission; MacArthur Military History Museum Commission; and Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission. 

 

 

 

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.