September 17, 2024, Agenda Meeting
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director Antwan Phillips
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
Day
of Goodness Proclamation
Little
Rock Municipal Airport Update
Modifications
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TEMPORARY WITHDRAWAL: MODIFICATION BY RIGHT: No. 26, which deals
with a six-month moratorium on short-term rentals, has been removed by right
by its sponsor, Vice-Mayor Webb, pursuant to Little Rock, Ark., Rev. Code §
2-53(g) (1988). |
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ADDITIONS:
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To authorize the City Manager to enter
into a settlement agreement which includes a payment of $795,000.00 to Susan
Terry Borne’, Et Al., to resolve all claims against the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, and the Arkansas Arts Center Foundation; and
for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
Agenda
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CONSENT
AGENDA (Items 1 – 9) |
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1. MOTION |
To approve September 26, 2023, and
November 14, 2023, minutes of the Little Rock City Board of Directors Special
Called Meeting and October 2, 2023, October 17, 2023, November 7, 2023,
November 21, 2023, December 5, 2023, and December 12, 2023, minutes of the
Little Rock City Board of Directors Meeting. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
To transfer the Title of the Property located at
3022 West 16th Street, from the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to
Anthony Lemons, owner of Nomel Properties, LLC, to be used for Neighborhood
Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. (Land Bank Commission:
9 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent and 1 open position)
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution granting authority to transfer property
located at 3022 W 16th Street to Anthony Lemons owner of Nomel
Properties, LLC, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs.
(Located in Ward 1) |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with SWCA, Inc. D/B/A/ SWCA
Environmental Consultants, in an amount not to exceed $80,125.48, to resurvey
a portion of the Hillcrest National Register Historic District; and for other
purposes. (Funding from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Grant Program) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To enter into a contract with SWCA
Environmental Consulting to resurvey a portion of the National Register
Historic District. |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Escamilla Excavating, LLC, in
an amount not to exceed $213,903.00, for the Mellon Street Drainage Project;
and for other purposes. (Funding from the
Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a construction contract with Escamilla
Excavating, LLC, for the Mellon Street Drainage Project. (Located in Ward 3) |
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5. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Garnat
Engineering, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $116,000.00, for the design of
North Van Buren, Hawthorne, and Country Club Drainage; and for other
purposes. (Funding from the 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Garnat
Engineering, LLC, for the design of North Van Buren, Hawthorne, and Country
Club Drainage. (Located in Ward 3) |
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6. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Positive Results Lawn Services,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $70,357.68, for Bishop Street Sidewalks; and
for other purposes.
(Funding from the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Positive Results Lawn Services,
Inc., for Bishop Street Sidewalks Project. (Located in Ward 1) |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Escamilla Excavating, LLC, in
an amount to exceed $104,402.40, for the Bridgeport Court Drainage Project;
and for other purposes. (Funding from the
Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Escamilla Excavating, LLC, for
the Bridgeport Court Drainage Project. (Located in Ward 4) |
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8. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Escamilla Excavating, LLC, in
an amount not to exceed $99,922.80, for the Redwood Drive Drainage Project;
and for other purposes. (Funding from the Limited Tax General Obligation Capital
Improvement Bonds) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Escamilla Excavating, LLC, for
the Redwood Drive Drainage Project. (Located in Ward 2) |
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9.
RESOLUTION |
G-23-490 To set October 2,
2024, as the date of Hearing on the request to abandon the Twenty (20) foot
wide platted alley Right-of-Way (twenty (20) feet by 164 feet), located
within Block 8, Woodruff’s Addition in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and
for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to request to abandon
the twenty (20) foot wide platted alley Right-of-Way (twenty (20) feet by 164
feet), located within Block 8, Woodruff’s Addition, in the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas. (Located in Ward 1) |
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GROUPED
ITEMS (Items 10 - 24) |
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10. 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. 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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11. 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. 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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12. 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. 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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13. ORDINANCE |
To condemn the property located at 5409 Geyer
Springs 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. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The
commercial structure at 5409 Geyer Springs 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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14. ORDINANCE |
To condemn the property located at 4416 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. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The
commercial structure at 4416 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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15. ORDINANCE |
To condemn the property located at 4424 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. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The commercial structure at 4424 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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16. ORDINANCE |
Z-2908-E: Approving
a Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned District-Commercial
titled JWJ Investments – PD-C, located at 5914 W. 19th Street
(Z-2908-E), City of Little Rock, 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; 1 absent; and 1 recusal
(Hart)) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to rezone the 0.78-acre
property from “R-2” and “C-3” to PD-C to allow continued operation of an auto
repair business. (Located in Ward 1) |
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17. ORDINANCE |
Z-3371-I (3): Reclassifying
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: 9 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent; and 1 recusal (Hart)) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of the 3.64-acre 7property located on the east
side of South Bowman Road, approximately 1,200 feet north of Colonel Glenn
Road is requesting that the property be reclassified from “C-3” to “C-4.”
(Located in Ward 7) |
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18. ORDINANCE |
Z-5959-D: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Commercial District
titled Stagecoach Properties, LLC – OCD, located at 3204 Shackleford Pass
(Z-5959-D), City of Little Rock, 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; 1 absent; and 1 recusal (Hart)) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: the applicant requests to rezone the 1.30-acre property
from “PD-C” to “PCD” to allow for the sale and installation of automotive parts, as well as servicing
primarily 4 X 4 passenger vehicles.
All aspects of the previously approved uses will remain unchanged,
including C-3 permitted uses as alternate uses for the property. (Located in
Ward 6) |
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19. ORDINANCE |
Z-10002: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Commercial Development
titled Total Land Corporation – PCD, located at 9020 Chicot Road (Z-10002),
City of Little Rock, 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; 1
absent; and 1 recusal (Hart)) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant
requests to rezone the 0.76-acre property from R-2 and C-3 to PCD to allow
continued use of the west portion of the property for enclosed storage and
the east portion for C-3 permitted uses. (Located in Ward 7) |
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20. ORDINANCE |
Z-10020: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned Office District titled
Apex Real Estate – POD, located at 13151 Cantrell Road (Z-10020), City of
Little Rock, 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; 1
absent; and 1 recusal (Hart)) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant
requests to rezone the 0.43-acre property from “R-2” to “POD” to allow the use
of two (2) existing residential structures as single-family residences and
office use. (Located in Ward 4) |
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21. ORDINANCE |
Z-10023: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned District – Commercial
titled Harris STR-2-PD-C, Located at 1807 E. 3rd
Street (Z-10023), City of Little Rock, 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; 1
absent; and 1 recusal (Hart)) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant
requests to rezone the 0.10-acre property from “R-4” to “PD-C” to allow use
of the property as a Short-Term Rental-2. (Located in Ward 1) |
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22. ORDINANCE |
To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid,
to authorize the City Manager to enter into a
sole-source contract with Greystone Partners, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $49,775.00, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of
helmets for the Special Operations Division; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: An ordinance to authorize the City Manager to enter into a sole-source contract with Greyston Partners,
Inc., for an amount not to exceed $49,775.00, to purchase 44 helmets for the
Special Operations Division. |
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23. ORDINANCE |
To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid,
to authorize the City Manager to enter into a sole-source
contract with Governmentjobs.com, Inc. d/b/a NEOGOV, to purchase the Position
Import Subscription with options to renew, in an amount not to exceed
$21,641.00, plus applicable taxes and fees; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a sole-source contract
with governmentaljobs.com, Inc. d/b/a NEOGOV for the purchase of the Position
Import Software Subscription and related services. |
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24. ORDINANCE |
To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid,
to authorize the City Manager to enter into a sole-source contract with
Governmentjobs.com, Inc. d/b/a NEOGOV, to purchase the Single Sign On Subscription with option to renew, in an amount not to
exceed $14,089.95, plus applicable taxes and fees; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a sole-source contract with governmentaljobs.com,
Inc. d/b/a NEOGOV for the purchase of the Single Sign On
Subscription and related services. |
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SEPARATE
ITEMS (Items 25 - 27) |
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25.
RESOLUTION |
Z-9887-A
To rescind the Little Rock Planning
Commission's action in approving a special use permit to allow a Group Home
on the R-2 Zoned property located at 2211 Westport Loop, Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Deferred from September 3, 2024) Staff
recommends denial of the resolution. Synopsis: Jason Burk, Carla Smith, and Steve Cone
are appealing the Planning Commission’s action in approving a Special Use
Permit to allow a group home on the R-2 zoned property at 2211 Westport Loop.
(Located in Ward 5) |
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26.
RESOLUTION |
To
declare a six-month Moratorium for the approval or use of a residence as a
Short-Term Rental unit in the Heights and Hillcrest Districts of Little Rock;
to direct an analysis of appropriate spacing requirements for such uses
within this District, but also within the Corporate Limits of the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Sponsored by
Vice-Mayor Webb) |
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27.
ORDINANCE |
Z-9955-A: To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and to establish a Planned District- Commercial
titled Okpala Auto Sales – PD-C, located at 1417 W. Roosevelt Road
(Z-9955-A), City of Little Rock, 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; 1 absent; and 1 recusal (Hart)) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The
applicant requests to rezone the 0.78-acre property from “C-3” to “PD-C” to
allow an auto sales business. (Located in Ward 1) |
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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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