May 21, 2024
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director
Antwan Phillips
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
National Tennis Month Proclamation
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ADDITIONS: |
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M-1 RESOLUTION |
To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 16,243
(February 20, 2024), that approved the inclusions of the CDBG, HOME and HOPWA
Sources and Uses of the 2024 Funds from the United States Government in the
City’s Annual Plan; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 16,243 (February 20,
2024), to amend the sources and uses of 2024 CDBG, HOME and HOPWA Funds
included in the City’s Annual Plan based on the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development final allocation. |
Agenda
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CONSENT
AGENDA (Items 1 – 12) |
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1.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
any documents necessary for the sale of land to the Arkansas State Highway
Commission, in the amount of $62,349.00, as part of the Cantrell Road
Improvement Project, from Taylor Loop Road to Pleasant Ridge Drive; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The City of Little Rock owns certain
property described as Part of Lots 4 - 15, Block 34 of Josephine Pankey's
Extension of Her Third Addition, an addition to the City of Little Rock as
filed in Book 2, Page 111, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter of Section 20, Township 2 North, Range 13 West, Pulaski County,
Arkansas (Tract 57). The Arkansas State Highway Commission needs to acquire
this property as right-of-way, as part of the Cantrell Road Improvement
Project, from Taylor Loop Road to Pleasant Ridge Drive. |
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2.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
any documents necessary for the sale of land to the Arkansas State Highway
Commission, in the amount of $36,236.00, as part of the Cantrell Road
Improvement Project, from Taylor Loop Road to Pleasant Ridge Drive; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The City of Little Rock owns certain
property described as Part of Lot 7, Block 16 of the Josephine Pankey Third
Addition, an addition to the City of Little Rock as filed in Book 1, Page
111, located in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 20,
Township 2 North, Range 13 West, Pulaski County, Arkansas (Tract 96). The Arkansas State Highway Commission needs
to acquire this property as right-of-way, as part of the Cantrell Road
Improvement Project, from Taylor Loop Road to Pleasant Ridge Drive. |
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3.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with H.W. Tucker Company, in an amount not to exceed $131,475.00,
for the Greenland Cove Drainage Improvement Project;
and for other purposes. (Funding
from the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with H.W.
Tucker Company, for the Greenland Cove Drainage Improvement Project. (Located in Ward 7) |
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4.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Maciel Favela, d/b/a/ Moe Concrete, in an amount not to exceed
$91,336.72, for the West 41st Street Drainage Improvement Project; and for other purposes. (Funding
from the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Maciel
Favela, d/b/a Moe Concrete, for the West 41st Street Drainage
Improvement Project. (Located in Ward
7) |
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5.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with FTN Associates, LTD, in an amount not to exceed $104,800.00, to
provide Engineering Consulting Services at the City’s Class 1 Landfill; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with FTN
Associates, LTD, to provide Engineering Consulting Services for the City of
Little Rock Landfill. |
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6.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Samsara, Inc., in an annual amount not to exceed $215,669.60,
for a three (3)-year Hardware Licenses Agreement for GPS and In-Car Cameras; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a three (3)-year
contract with Samsara, Inc., for a Hardware and
Licenses Agreement for GPS and In-Car Cameras. |
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7.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Smart Automotive Group, in an amount not to exceed $205,773.00,
plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of three (3) GMC One (1)-Ton
4X4 Trucks with Dump Beds for the Public Works Department Street Operations Division; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a three (3)-year
contract with Smart Automotive Group for the purchase of three (3) GMC One (1)-Ton
4x4 Trucks with Dump Beds for the Public Works Department Street Operations
Division. |
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8.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Fence World, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $81,950.00, plus
applicable taxes and fees, for the installation of a security fence around
the future Little Rock Micro Home Village, to be located at 3405 West
Roosevelt Road; and for other purposes. (Funding
from the American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Fence
World Inc., for the installation of a security fence around the future Little
Rock Micro Home Village, to be located at 3405 West Roosevelt Road. |
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9. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into an
Architectural & Engineering Services Contract with JWPS, LLC, d/b/a
Williams & Dean Architecture, in an amount not to exceed $73,500.00, to
provide Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the development of
the Little Rock Micro Home Village Community Center; and for other purposes. (Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A
resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into an Architectural &
Engineering Services Contract with Williams & Dean Architecture for the
Development of the future Little Rock Micro Home Village Community Center, to
be located at 3405 West Roosevelt Road. |
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10. RESOLUTION |
Z-8383-B: To set June
4, 2024, as the date of public hearing on the appeal of the Planning
Commission’s recommendation of denial for a Planned Zoning Development titled
Dworkin STR-2 PD-C, located at 4305 North Lookout Road, in the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.
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11. RESOLULTION |
G-25-225-E: To extend
the South Main (SOMA) Temporary Entertainment District, to operated on June 1, 2024, June 15, 2024, and June 16,
2024, for the SOMA Entertainment District; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The South Main (SOMA) District of Downtown
Little Rock is seeking Board approval allow the “SOMA Entertainment District” to operate on June
1, 2024, June 15, 2024, and June 16, 2024, as a Temporary Entertainment
District to support outdoor dining areas not adjacent to the associated
restaurant facility. |
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12. RESOLUTION |
G-25-232: To change
the name of Maryland Avenue/South Taylor Street, between Fair Park Boulevard
and West 12th Street, to Darius Nelson Way; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: To rename the portion of Maryland
Avenue/South Taylor Street, located between Fair Park Boulevard and West 12th
Street, to Darius Nelson Way. |
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GROUPED ITEMS (Items 13 – 32) |
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13. ORDINANCE |
Z-6806-B: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Office Development
titled Coral Towers, LLC, located at 13705 Pleasant Hill Road, 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 3.79-acre property, located at 13705 Pleasant Hill
Road, be rezoned from POD, Planned Office Development, to Revised POD, to
allow for a 145-foot tall monopole tower. (Located
in Ward 7) |
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14. ORDINANCE |
Z-9656-A: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Midtown Premium Properties (1) STR-2 PD-C, located at 3501
Kavanaugh Boulevard, Unit 1, 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 0.12-acre property, located at 3501
Kavanaugh Boulevard, Unit 1, be rezoned from PRD, Planned Residential
Development, to Revised PRD, to allow for a Short-Term Rental-2. (Located in Ward 3) |
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15. ORDINANCE |
Z-9656-B: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Midtown Premium Properties (2) STR-2 PD-C, located at 3501
Kavanaugh Boulevard, Unit 2, 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 0.12-acre property, located at 3501
Kavanaugh Boulevard, Unit 2, be rezoned from PRD, Planned Residential
Development, to Revised PRD, to allow for a Short-Term Rental-2. (Located in Ward 3) |
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16. ORDINANCE |
Z-9878-A: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Commercial Development titled
Plunkett Mixed-Use PCD, located at 14118 Kanis Road, 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 6.50-acre property, located at 14118 Kanis
Road, be rezoned from R-2, Single-Family District, to PCD, Planned Commercial
Development, to allow for a mixed-use commercial development. (Located within
the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) |
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17. ORDINANCE |
Z-9941: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Bumpass STR-2 PD-C, located at 415 North Monroe 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 0.16-acre property, located at 415 North
Monroe Street, be rezoned from R-3, Single-Family District, to PD-C, Planned
Development – Commercial, to allow for a Short-Term Rental-2. (Located in Ward 3) |
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18. ORDINANCE |
Z-9953: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Rose Investments, LLC (2), STR-2 PD-C, located at 7913
Apache Road, 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 0.31-acre property, located at 7913 Apache
Road, be rezoned from R-2, Single-Family District, to Planned Development –
Commercial, to allow for a Short-Term Rental-2. (Located in Ward 6) |
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19. ORDINANCE |
Z-9954: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Martin (1) STR-2 PD-C, located at 7001 Bluebird Drive,
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 0.22-acre property, located at 7001 Bluebird Drive, be
rezoned from R-2, Single-Family District, to Planned Development –
Commercial, to allow for a Short-Term Rental-2. (Located in Ward 3) |
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20. ORDINANCE |
Z-9961: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Taylor STR-2 PD-C, located at 31 Coolwood Drive, 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 0.17-acre property, located at 31 Coolwood
Drive, be rezoned from R-2, Single-Family District, to Planned Development –
Commercial, to allow for a Short-Term Rental-2. (Located in Ward 3) |
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21. ORDINANCE |
Z-9962: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled King (1) STR-2 PD-C, located at 5208 Lee Avenue, 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 0.16-acre property, located at 5208 Lee
Avenue, be rezoned from R-2, Single-Family District, to Planned Development –
Commercial, to allow for a Short-Term Rental-2. (Located in Ward 3) |
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22. ORDINANCE |
Z-9963: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Midtown Premium Properties (3) STR-2 PD-C, located at 514
Sherman Street, Unit 1, 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 0.12-acre property, located at 514 Sherman
Street, Unit 1, be rezoned from R-4A, Low Density Residential District, to
Planned Development – Commercial, to allow for a Short-Term Rental-2. (Located in Ward 1) |
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23. ORDINANCE |
Z-9963-A: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Midtown Premium Properties (4) STR-2 PD-C, located at 514
Sherman Street, Unit 2, 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 0.12-acre property, located at 514 Sherman
Street, Unit 1, be rezoned from R-4A, Low Density Residential District, to
Planned Development – Commercial, to allow for a Short-Term Rental-2. (Located in Ward 1) |
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24. ORDINANCE |
Z-9963-B: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Midtown Premium Properties (5) STR-2 PD-C, located at 514
Sherman Street, Unit 3, 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 0.12-acre property, located at 514 Sherman
Street, Unit 3, be rezoned from R-4A, Low Density Residential District, to
Planned Development – Commercial, to allow for a Short-Term Rental-2. (Located in Ward 1) |
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25. ORDINANCE |
Z-9964: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Residential titled Sanchez Triplex PD-C, located at 1200 South Taylor 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 0.46-acre property, located at 1200 South
Taylor Street, be rezoned from O-1, Quiet Office District, to PD-R, Planned
Development – Residential, to allow for the development of a triplex.
(Located in Ward 1 |
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26. ORDINANCE |
Z-9965: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled King (2) STR-2 PD-C, located at 6419 R 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 0.13-acre property, located at 6419 R
Street, be rezoned from R-4, Two Family District, to Planned Development –
Commercial, to allow for a Short-Term Rental-2. (Located in Ward 3) |
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27. ORDINANCE |
Z-9966: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled King (3) STR-2 PD-C, located at 319 Rice 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 0.15-acre property, located at 319 Rice Street, be
rezoned from R-3, Single-Family District, to Planned Development –
Commercial, to allow for a Short-Term Rental-2. (Located in Ward 3) |
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28. ORDINANCE |
To condemn the property located at 3900 Asher
Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas, as a structural, fire and health hazard; to
provide for Summary Abatement Procedures; to direct City Staff to take such action
as is necessary to raze and remove said structure; to
declare an emergency; and for
other purposes. (Deferred
from May 6, 2024) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The commercial structure at 3900 Asher
Avenue has become run-down, dilapidated, unsightly, dangerous and detrimental
to the public welfare of the residents of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas. (Located in Ward 1) |
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29. ORDINANCE |
To condemn the property located at 5819 Young
Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, as a structural, fire and health hazard; to
provide for Summary Abatement Procedures; to direct City Staff to take such action
as is necessary to raze and remove said structure; to
declare an emergency; and for
other purposes. (Deferred
from May 6, 2024) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The commercial structure at 5819 Young Road
has become run-down, dilapidated, unsightly, dangerous and detrimental to the
public welfare of the residents of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. (Located in Ward 2) |
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30. ORDINANCE |
To condemn the property located at 5922 South
University Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas, as a structural, fire and health
hazard; to provide for Summary Abatement Procedures; to direct City Staff to
take such action as is necessary to raze and remove said structure; to
declare an emergency; and for
other purposes. (Deferred
from May 6, 2024) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The commercial structure at 5922 South
University Avenue has become run-down, dilapidated, unsightly, dangerous and
detrimental to the public welfare of the residents of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas. (Located in Ward 7) |
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31. ORDINANCE |
To condemn the property located at 6705 South
University Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas, as a structural, fire and health
hazard; to provide for Summary Abatement Procedures; to direct City Staff to
take such action as is necessary to raze and remove said structure; to
declare an emergency; and for
other purposes. (Deferred
from May 6, 2024) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The commercial structure at 6705 South
University Avenue has become run-down, dilapidated, unsightly, dangerous and
detrimental to the public welfare of the residents of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas. (Located in Ward 2) |
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32. ORDINANCE |
To dispense with the requirement of competitive
selection; to authorize the City Manager to renew the contract with INFOR
(US), Inc., in an amount not to exceed $284,992.87, plus applicable taxes and
fees, for software maintenance for the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning
System; to declare an emergency; and for
other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: An ordinance to authorize the City Manager
to renew the Sole-Source Software Maintenance Contract with INFOR (US), Inc.,
for the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning System with INFOR (US), Inc., for
an additional one (1)-year period. |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 33 – 34) |
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33. ORDINANCE |
Z-9948: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Brotman STR-2 PD-C, located at 221 East 16th
Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning
Commission: 9 ayes;
2 nays; and 0 absent)
Staff recommends denial. Synopsis: The
applicant is requesting that the 0.16-acre property, located at 221 East 16th
Street, be rezoned from R-4, Two-Family District, to Planned Development –
Commercial, to allow for a Short-Term Rental-2. (Located in Ward 1) |
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34.
ORDINANCE |
Z-9958: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Development –
Commercial titled Martin (2) STR-2 PD-C, located at 4816 Kenyon Street,
Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.
(Planning
Commission: 8 ayes;
3 nays; and 0 absent)
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The
applicant is requesting that the 0.14-acre property, located at 4816 Kenyon
Street, be rezoned from R-2, Single-Family District, to Planned Development –
Commercial, to allow for a Short-Term Rental-2. (Located in Ward 3) |
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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 at 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, when the Mayor
drops the gavel. 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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