May 2, 2017
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director B.J. Wyrick
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
International Building Safety Month Proclamation
Modifications
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ADDITIONS: |
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M-1 RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to execute a contract with Windstream Services, LLC, in an
amount not to exceed $268,585.80, for the purchase of Session Initiation
Protocol Trunking System and related equipment and services;; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: To authorize City Manager to execute
agreements with Windstream for trunk lines for City’s Voice-Over Internet
Phone System. With the option to increase or decrease service as demand
dictates per the terms of the contract |
Agenda
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 11) |
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1. MOTION December 6, 2016 December 13, 2016 January 3, 2017 |
To approve the
minutes of the December 6, 2016, and January 3, 2017, Little Rock City Board
of Directors Meetings; and the December 13, 2016, Little Rock City Board of
Directors Reconvened Meeting |
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2. RESOLUTION |
G-24-051: To set May 16, 2017, as the date of public hearing on the petition to
abandon a twenty (20)-foot wide access and utility easement, located in the
southern portion of Lot 204, Sandpiper Addition, in the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purpose. |
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3. RESOLUTION |
Z-5936-O:
To set May 16,
2017, as the date of public hearing on a notice of appeal of the actions of
the Little Rock Planning Commission in denying a requested Planned Zoning
District, titled Tract 75 Chenal Valley Long-Form PD-R, located on the
northwest corner of Champagnolle Drive and Rahling Road, in the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to execute a Third Amendment to the Parking Citation Management
Services Agreement awarded to Professional Account Management, LLC, also
known as Duncan Solutions, to extend the contract term for one (1) additional
year; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of resolution authorizing City
Manager to execute an Third Amendment to the existing Parking Citation
Services Management Agreement with Professional Account Management, LLC, to
extend the contract for one (1)-year with an end date of May 23, 2018. |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into an agreement with Northrup Gruman, in the amount
of $295,805.00, for the purchase of an Explosive Ordinance Disposal Vehicle
for the Little Rock Fire Department; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Northrop Grumman/Remotec, Inc.,
for the purchase of an Explosive Device Disposal Vehicle (Remotec Andros Bomb
Robot) for the Little Rock Fire Department. |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To accept title to
property donated to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, by Quitclaim Deed, to
be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort maximize the Land Bank’s
revitalization efforts, the Land Bank Commission and staff would like to
accept the donation of the property located at 7319 Twin Oaks Road. Property Details: The parcel is a 7,405
square-foot vacant lot. |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To accept title to
properties donated to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, by Quitclaim Deed,
to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort maximize the Land Bank’s revitalization
efforts, the Land Bank Commission and staff would like to accept the donation
of the properties located at 2908 South Main Street and 4301 West 25th
Street. Property Details: The
2908 South Main Street parcel is a 5,200 square-foot vacant lot and the 4301
West 25th Street parcel is a 6,720 square-foot vacant lot. |
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8. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to award a contract to JCI Construction, Inc., in an amount not
to exceed $216,794.50, for the Heatherbrae Glen Valley Drainage Improvement
Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax and the 2013 Limited Tax General Obligation Capital
Improvement Bonds) Staff
recommends approval Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an
agreement with JCI Construction, Inc., for Heatherbrae Glen Valley Drainage
Improvements, Project No. 13-05-017, Bid No.
17-005. (Located in Ward 5) |
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9. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to award a contract to JCI Construction, Inc., in an amount not
to exceed $753,146.40, for the Tanya Drive Realignment and Signal Improvement
Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax and the 2013 Limited Tax General Obligation Capital
Improvement Bonds) Staff
recommends approval Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an
agreement with JCI Construction, Inc., for Tanya Drive Realignment and Signal
Improvements, Project No. 13-B-6B, Bid No. 17-006. (Located in Ward 6) |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with River City Hydraulic Company, in
the total amount of $708,000.00, for the purchase of four (4) Rear-Loader
Sanitation Trucks for the Public Works Department utilizing the
Housing-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Agreement; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to enter into a contract with River City Hydraulic Company for
four (4) Rear-Loader Sanitation Trucks
for the Little Rock Public Works Department. |
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11. RESOLUTION |
To express the
willingness of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to utilize Federal-Aid
Transportation Alternatives Program Funds and to authorize the Mayor, City
Manager and City Clerk to execute any and all necessary agreements and
documents for its administration; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the |
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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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GROUPED ITEMS (Items 12 - 18) |
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12. ORDINANCE |
To amend Chapter 8,
of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to
modify the boundaries of the Fire District; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Staff is proposing an amendment to Chapter
8, Section 8-32(1) for the removal of a certain section of the Fire District.
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13. ORDINANCE |
To amend Chapter 8,
of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to
provide for the adoption by reference of the 2017 National Electrical Code;
and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Currently the City is enforcing the 2014
National Electrical Code. Adoption of the 2017 Code would bring the City
up-to-date with the most current Code. |
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14. ORDINANCE |
Z-3051-B:
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 0.28-acre property
located at 3412/3414 Mabelvale Pike is requesting that the zoning be
reclassified from C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District, to C-4, Open Display
District, to allow for a small used car sales business. (Located in Ward 2) |
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15. ORDINANCE |
Z-3371-BBB:
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 8.595-acre property
located at the southeastern corner of Colonel Glenn Plaza Loop and David O.
Dodd Road is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from C-3, General
Commercial District, to C-4, Open Display District, to allow the property to
be platted into two (2) lots, with the east 3.432 acres being developed for a
car dealership and the west 5.163 acres being held for future commercial
development. (Located in Ward 7) |
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16. ORDINANCE |
Z-9200:
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 1914 Perry Street is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R-2,
Single-Family District, to R-4, Two-Family District to allow for the
construction of one (1) duplex structure on the site. (Located in Ward 6) |
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17. ORDINANCE |
Z-9201:
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 0.155-acre property
located at 2105 Perry Street is requesting that the zoning be reclassified
from R-2, Single-Family District, to R-4, Two-Family District to allow for
the construction of one (1) duplex structure on the site. (Located in Ward 6) |
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18. ORDINANCE |
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 $131,064.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of the
Socrata Open Performance module implementation; 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 purchase of the Socrata Open Performance module implementation. |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 19 – 20) |
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19. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into contracts to provide Summer Academic Enrichment
and Recreation Programs approved by the Commission on Children Youth and
Families for 2017; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to enter into contracts with sixteen (16) non-profit
organizations to provide Summer Academic Enrichment and Recreation Programs. |
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20. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter an agreement with Junior Achievement of Arkansas in an
amount not to exceed $50,000.00, to provide Summer Youth Employment
Opportunity related services; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to enter into a contract with one (1) non-profit organization to
provide Summer Youth Employment Opportunity related services. |
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 21 - 22) |
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21. ORDINANCE |
To authorize the
issuance of Taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bonds under the authority
of Act No. 9 of 1960, as amended, and the Municipalities and Counties
Industrial Development Revenue Bond Law, as amended, to secure and develop
industry within the City; to authorize execution and delivery of a Bond
Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Bonds; to authorize the
execution and delivery of a Mortgage Security Agreement and fixture filing
securing the Bonds; to authorize execution and delivery of a Lease Agreement
by and between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, as Lessor, and Martial Arts
Services, Inc., as Lessee; to authorize and approve execution and delivery of
a Sublease Agreement by and between the Lessor and ATA International, Inc., as
Sublessee; to authorize execution and delivery of
an agreement for payments in lieu of taxes; to authorize execution and
delivery of other documents related to the issuance of the Bonds and to
prescribe other matters in relation thereto; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. |
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22. RESOLUTION |
Z-8170-C: To rescind the Little Rock Planning Commission’s action in denying a
Conditional Use Permit to allow a Wastewater Treatment Plan on the property
located at 25616 Highway 10; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 1 aye; 9 nays; and 1
absent. Staff recommends denial. (Deferred from September 6, 2016)
(Deferred from December 6, 2016)(Deferred from March 7, 2017) Synopsis: The applicant, Rick Ferguson, through his
attorney Philip Kaplan, is appealing 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. (Located in the City’s Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction) |