Board of Directors Meeting
August 20, 2019
6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
Rock Region Metro Presentation (August 20, 2019)
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 10) |
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1. MOTION |
To approve the
minutes of the June 4, 2019, Little Rock City Board of Directors Meeting. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
Z-7605-D:
To set September 3,
2019, as the date of public hearing on the appeal of the Planning
Commission’s denial of a Planned Zoning Development titled Lots 2 and 3,
Chevaux Office Park Short-Form PCD, located at 17705 Cantrell Road, Little
Rock, Arkansas. Staff
recommends approval. |
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3. 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. Land Bank
Commission: 8 ayes and 0 nays. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort to increase the number of
properties held by the Land Bank and to maximize the City’s revitalization
efforts, staff would like to accept the donation located at 2319 South
Broadway Street. The parcel is a 9,600
square-foot vacant lot with no structure. |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to execute a contract with Enterprise Fleet Management Trust for
an Annual Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $2,098,000, plus
applicable taxes and fees, to lease up to eighty-four (84) vehicles; to
utilize the Five (5)-Year Replacement Plan for the Little Rock Police
Department and other City Departments; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager
to award an Annual Purchase Order to Enterprise Fleet Management Trust, for
the leasing of up to eighty-four (84) vehicles to be utilized by various City
of Little Rock departments. |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To amend Little
Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 14,950 (March 5, 2019), to approve a 10% increase
in the purchase cost of one (1) Pierce Velocity Pumper Truck with G&W Diesel Services, Inc., to include
additional options required by the Little Rock Fire Department; and for other
purposes. (Funding
from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of an amendment to Resolution No.
14,950, which was approved on March 5, 2019, to include updated account
information and additional options for a Pumper Truck purchased for the Little
Rock Fire Department from G&W Diesel Services, Inc. |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Hasty Awards, in the amount of $72,816.25, to provide the 2020
Little Rock Marathon Finisher’s Medals; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to execute a contract with Hasty Awards for the 2020 Little Rock Marathon
Finisher’s Medals. |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To express the willingness of the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, to utilize Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and
Tourism Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Funds; to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to execute any and all necessary Applications, Agreements and
Contracts for its administration; and for other purposes. (A portion of the funding will be from
the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager
to apply for a grant from Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism in the
amount of $250,000 to renovate City Parks. |
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8. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a Historic Preservation Easement to the State of Arkansas, acting by
and through the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, for Pavilion #1 in
Boyle Park, located in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The resolution will authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute a Historic Preservation Easement on Pavilion #1 and the
surrounding area of Boyle Park for the repair of the flagstone surrounding
the Pavilion #1 and the walkway to the Pavilion #1 and to make the walkway ADA
compliant. |
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9. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to execute a one (1)-year Lease Agreement, with the option to
renew for one (1) additional year, in the amount of $173,280.00, for property
owned by the Institute of Basic Life Principals, Inc., to provide Office
Space for the Little Rock Police Department; and for other purpose. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Police Department is
requesting approval to enter into a one (1)-year lease agreement with the
option to renew for one (1) additional year with the Institute of Basic Life
Principles, Inc., for Office Space located at 300 East Roosevelt Road for use
by the Special Operations Division.
The lease term will be May 1, 2019, through April 30, 2020. |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To authorize a $350,000.00
distribution to the Arkansas Arts Center for 2019 Maintenance and Expenses,
pursuant to Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 14,234 (November 3, 2015); and
for other purpose. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The Arkansas Arts Center has requested the
distribution of an additional $350,000 in accordance with the requirements of
the Maintenance Agreement defined in Resolution No. 14,234 (November 3,
2015), which established minimum annual funding of $700,000. |
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GROUPED ITEMS (Items 11 - 14) |
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11. ORDINANCE |
Z-5675-F:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled
Philander Smith College New Student Housing Short-Form POD, located at 900
West Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive, Little Rock,
Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays and 3
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: Philander Smith College seeks to amend the
existing POD, Planned Office Development, in order to allow a modified
configuration of the student housing with a building area more the 5% larger
than the previously-approved POD. The
proposal is for a single building of four (4) stories, rather than two (2),
three (3)-story buildings. (Located in Ward 1) |
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12. ORDINANCE |
Z-9120-B:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
Rebel Kettle Revised Short-Form PCD, located at 822 East 6th
Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays and 3
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The business owner added some artwork with
the words “Rebel Kettle Brewing Company” on the rear of the stage located
near the intersection of East 6th Street and Collins Street. This addition is considered signage and not
an art mural. No other changes are
proposed to the PCD. (Located in Ward
1) |
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13. ORDINANCE |
Z-9431:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled
Copper Well Retreat Short-Form POD, located at 12418 Cantrell Road, Little
Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays and 3 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owners of the spa/retreat have found
the building housing the spa becomes too loud and congested when larger
groups are next to rooms with private services; therefore, they seek to erect
a yurt on the adjacent lot under the same ownership of their current landlord
to provide a separate space for group activities. |
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14. ORDINANCE |
To grant a
Franchise for the use of City right-of-way for the construction of a
twenty-four (24)-hours Hotel Valet Lane, located in front of the Hall and
Davidson Buildings, at 201 – 215 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas;
to set the other terms and conditions for this Franchise for the Franchisee;
and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 15 - 16) |
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15. ORDINANCE |
Z-9429:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
Harris Short-Form POD, located at 8122/8124 Stagecoach Road, Little Rock,
Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays and 3
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a rezoning to
PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow C-3, General Commercial
District, uses, auto repair garage, and building materials sales (open) with
no change to the configuration of the existing buildings or legal
composition. (Located in Ward 7) |
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16. 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 an emergency; and
for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Four (4) residential structures are in a
severely dilapidated, deteriorated and/or burned condition causing a negative
environmental impact on the residential neighborhoods in which they are
located. All Notices have been mailed
in accordance with Arkansas State Law. |
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17. ORDINANCE |
To declare it the Policy of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to make
the investigation, citation, arrest, seizure or prosecution of Misdemeanor
Marijuana Offenses by adults the lowest Law Enforcement priority; and for
other purposes. |
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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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