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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-07-02 - Minutes -Co uncil Member Rob ert 8. Stafford Ward I Position I Co uncil Member D ' And re Jones Ward I Position 2 Co uncil Member Sarah Moore Ward 2 Position I Co uncil Member Mike Wiederkehr Ward 2 Position 2 Mayo r Lione ld Jo rd an City Attorney Kit Williams C ity Clerk Treasurer Kara Paxton City of Fayetteville Arkansas City Council Meeting July 2, 2024 City Council Meetin g Minute s July 2, 2024 Page I of 14 Counc il Member Scott Berna Ward 3 Position I Co uncil M ember Sarah Bunch Ward 3 Position 2 Co un ci l Member Teresa Turk Ward 4 Position 1 Counc il Member Holly Hertzbe rg Ward 4 Position 2 A meeting of the Fayetteville City Council was held on July 2, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 219 of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Mayor Jordan called the meeting to order. PRESENT: Council Members Robert B. Stafford, D' Andre Jones, Sarah Moore, Mike Wiederkehr, Scott Berna, Sarah Bunch, Teresa Turk, Holly Hertzberg, Mayor Lioneld Jordan, City Attorney Kit Williams, City Clerk Treasurer Kara Paxton, Chief of Staff Susan Norton, Chief Financial Officer Paul Becker, Staff, Press and Audience. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor's Announcements, Proclamations and Recognitions: None City Council Meeting Presentations, Reports, and Discussion Items: Monthly Financial Report -Chief Financial Officer (Due to technical difficulties , the Monthly Financial Report was given after the Consent Agenda was read and voted on.) Paul Becker, Chief Financial Officer explained the report covered the month of May. As he gave the report , he explained the General Fund Sales Tax was down 4.6 %, Franchise Fees were down 8%, Alcohol Beverage Tax down 9%, Building Permits up 4.5%, and charges for services were down. Paul stated that the General Fund was down about 3.5% as of the end of May. He went on to explain that the Street Fund was down , Parking Re ve nues were down 5%, billings for 113 West Mountain Fayetteville , AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov City Council Meeting Minutes July 2 , 2024 Page 2 of 14 water/sewer up 2%, billings for recycling and trash collection 2% under budget, and airport revenue was down 10 .6%. Agenda Additions: None Consent: Approval of the June 18, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes APPROVED Continuum of Care Program (Renewal Grants): A resolution to approve the renewal of four Continuum of Care Program Grant Agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the total amount of $334,694.00 for the city to administer programs to assist homeless Fayetteville residents . Resolution 170-24 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk Stantec Consulting Services (Contract Amendment): A resolution to approve an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount of $34 ,988.75 for a multiple property documentation form and national register of historic places submission for the University Heights and Haskell Heights neighborhoods. Resolution 171-24 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk Eco-Counter, Inc. (Purchase Agreement): A resolution to waive competitive bidding and authorize the purchase of an Eco-Display Classic from Eco-Counter, Inc. in the total amount of $41 ,644.64 for the Razorback Greenway section adjacent to the upper Ramble Civic Plaza, and to approve a budget adjustment -2019 Trail Improvement Bond Project. Resolution 172-24 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk Spatco Energy Solutions, LLC (Change Order #1): A resolution to approve Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Spatco Energy Solutions , LLC. in the amount of $37 ,297 .30 for the Fuel Farm Rehabilitation Project at Drake Field and to approve a budget adjustment. Resolution 173-24 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk U.S. Geological Survey (Joint Funding Agreement): A resolution to approve a Joint Funding Agreement with the U .S. Geological Survey for stream gauge operation and maintenance and water quality sampling and monitoring at various locations in the City of Fayetteville in 2024 with the amount paid by the city not to exceed $57 ,580.00. Resolution 174-24 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk 113 West Mountain Fayetteville , AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar .gov City Council Meeting Minutes July 2 , 2024 Page 3 of 14 American Soccer Company, Inc. (Purchase Agreement): A resolution to award RFP 24-07 and authorize a contract for the purchase of youth soccer uniforms from American Soccer Company , Inc . D/B/ A Score Sports in the amount of $16.10 plus applicable taxes per uniform for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Seasons with an option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. Resolution 175-24 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk Black Hills Energy, Inc. (Easement Approval): A resolution to convey a 25-foot-wide natural gas easement to Black Hills Energy for the extension of a gas line through Combs Park. Resolution 176-24 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk Rush Truck Centers (Purchase Agreement): A resolution to approve the purchase of a 2024 International CV515 from Rush Truck Centers in the amount of $110,548.16 , pursuant to a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract, and to approve a budget adjustment. Resolution 177-24 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk Lewis Ford Sales, Inc . (Purchase Agreement): A resolution to approve the purchase of two hybrid Ford Fl 50s from Lewis Ford Sales , Inc. in the total amount of $104 ,368 .00 , pursuant to Ordinance 6491. Resolution 178-24 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk Hawkins-Weir Engineers, Inc. (Amendment No. 1): A resolution to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Engineering Services Contract with Hawkins-Weir Engineers , Inc. in an amount not to exceed $155 ,500.00 for professional services associated with the Noland Water Resource Recovery Facility Primary Switchgear Improvements Project. Resolution 179-24 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk Hawkins-Weir Engineers, Inc. (Amendment No. 2): A resolution to approve Amendment No. 2 to the engineering services contract with Hawkins-Weir Engineers , Inc. in an amount not to exceed $226 ,140.00 for additional services associated with utility relocations along Highway 112 , and to approve a budget adjustment. Resolution 180-24 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk Potable Domestic Water Access to Ellis Estates (Resolution): A resolution to approve potable domestic water access to Ellis Estates subdivision 's preliminary plat which was approved by the city on August 9 , 2021 for 53 water taps. Resolution 181-24 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk 113 West Mountain Fayetteville , AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar .gov City Council Meeting Minutes July 2 , 2024 Page 4 of 14 Council Member Berna moved to accept the Consent Agenda as read. Council Member Bunch seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. Unfinished Business: None New Business: §118.03 Suspension and Revocation of Business License (Amendment): An ordinance to amend § 118.03 Suspension and Revocation of Business License of the Fayetteville city code to address the revocation of business licenses for short-term rentals. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance. Council Member Hertzberg explained the history of the item. She went on to say that once a business license was revoked , the owner is not able to immediately be placed back on the waiting list. The only exception to this rule would be if a new owner took possession of the business. There was a brief discussion where City Attorney Kit Williams and Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director answered Council Member Turk 's question . She asked , how will the city prevent someone whose business license was revoked , from creating a new LLC to obtain a new business license . City Attorney Kit Williams stated that the approval to transfer to a new entity would have to be approved by the Director of Development Services. Jonathan Curth also assured Council Member Turk that the intent of the change in code was to provide an extra level of review when it came to processing applications for business licenses. Council Member Moore moved to suspend the rules and go to the second reading. Council Member Wiederkehr seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance Jonathan Curth received a question from Council Member Bunch pertaining to the reasons why a business would have their business license revoked. Jonathan provided several examples that included incomplete or inaccurate paperwork or receiving too many noise complaints. Council Member Moore moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading. Council Member Turk seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance Mayor Jordan asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed unanimously. Ordinance 6765 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk 113 West Mountain Fayetteville , AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www .fayetteville -ar .gov City Council Meeting Minutes July 2, 2024 Page 5 of 14 §169.03 Review and/or Permits Required; Exceptions (Amendment): An ordinance to amend §169.03 review and/or permits required; exceptions in Chapter 169 physical alteration of land of the Unified Development Code to require permits for the placement of more than six inches of mulch and compost. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance. Council Member Hertzberg explained that several Fayetteville residents felt excessive mulch on a property had a negative impact on the city's streets and stormwater management system. She explained that their concerns were brought before the Ordinance Review Committee which ultimately lead to creating the amendment. She also eased Council Member Stafford 's concerns about the amendment negatively affecting residents. Council Member Berna explained that this potential change in the city's code was brought forward due to a single complaint received over an excessive amount of mulch. Council Member Wiederkehr moved to suspend the rules and go to the second reading. Council Member Berna seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance Council Member Wiederkehr moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading. Council Member Berna seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance Mayor Jordan asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed unanimously. Ordinance 6766 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk Implement User Fee Study Recommendations (Resolution of Intent): A resolution of intent to implement the recommendations of the 2024 User Fee Study including a full cost recovery model , establishment of a master fee schedule, and annual adjustment. Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director provided a summary of the information he had presented at the previous City Council agenda session of the User Fee Study Recommendations . He cited that the foundation of the study was based on the full cost of services , revenues , and the current subsidy which is calculated as the difference between cost of services and revenues. He was able to demonstrate the current amount of subsidy the city is providing to the developers in the area and proposed implementing an increase in user fees . He finalized his comments by explaining the increase would be slowly implemented over the course of three years. He explained that the fees would increase by 33% each year over a three-year period which would allow the city to gain cost recovery at the end of the three-year period. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville , AR 72701 (479 ) 575-8323 www.fayetteville -ar .gov City Council Meeting Minutes July 2 , 2024 Page 6 of 14 A brief discussion took place where Jonathan explained that the information provided in his presentation included proposed fees only. He explained to Council Member Berna that the proposed increased fees would only meet the city 's current expense for staffing within the department along with other applicable expenses. The City Council received 1 public comment regarding this resolution. Council Member Wiederkehr and Council Member Turk expressed their support of the item. City Attorney Kit Williams stated , "I know they 're looking at many factors and experts can sometimes disagree over the weight of the cost of certain factors. That is why , just from a legal perspective, I think it's good to have a little leeway at the top so that it'd be less likely that anyone could ever challenge the fees." If, "you have 95% cost recovery , then you 've got a 5% leeway there that they'd have to prove that we exceeded. Which would be much more difficult to prove than when you say we 're getting 100%" cost recovery. Council Member Wiederkehr spoke about salary and labor cost increases that have continually happened since the 1990 's. He finalized his comments by explaining he would like to see the city as close to cost recovery as possible at the end of year three. A discussion took place between Jonathan Curth , Council Member Stafford and City Attorney Kit Williams. Jonathan eased Council Member Stafford 's concerns by explaining the option of adopting an index that the fees would be associated with. City Attorney Kit Williams explained that the city needs to avoid the potential of overcharging by ensuring there is a cushion of 3 to 5% between the fees and the full cost of recovery . Mayor Lioneld Jordan asked , "Jonathan , how many building permits are we looking at this year?" Jonathan Curth answered , "We have issued 860 permits through the second quarter , compared to last year , it was 625 permits." Mayor Lioneld Jordan stated , "Now, I want to bring that to everybody 's attention because they need some help in this department. I mean , he 's churning out how many they are having to deal with in the course of just a few months. What I hear from developers is that it takes forever to get stuff through the staff and that the developers don 't have as much problem with extra fees as the amount oftime it takes to get a project going. So , every day that they have to wait , it costs them ." Council Member Turk asked, "This is a resolution of intent, right Jonathan? So , if we pass the resolution of intent , which sounds like we are very supportive of, you 'll have an idea about the cushion , what percentage that might be or if there is a cushion. You ' 11 have sort of an idea of what of index you may tie the increases to and an idea of when we might be able to see an ordinance or a final change ?" Jonathan Curth estimated that the final proposal would be in September of 2024. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville , AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www .fayetteville-ar .gov City Council Meeting Minutes July 2 , 2024 Page 7 of 14 Council Member Bunch moved to approve the resolution. Council Member Stafford seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. Resolution 182-24 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk Vacation-2024-0004: (4861 N. Maple Grove Dr./Montgomery, 061): An ordinance to approve VAC-24 -04 for property located at 4861 North Maple Grove Drive in Ward 3 to vacate a 312 square foot portion of general utility easement. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director explained the owner's reason for the request to vacate 312 ft. of utility easement was to accommodate construction. He went on to explain that staff recommended approval of the item with one condition , if any damage occurs to the facilities in the easement, it will be at the property owner 's expense. Bruce Montgomery, Applicant explained his main reason to request to vacate was that he planned on adding a pool to his backyard. Jonathan Curth answered Council Member Stafford 's question about the usage of utilities by explaining that Black Hills Energy had provided a letter of consent to vacate a small portion of the easement. Mayor Lioneld Jordan asked if Council Member Berna or Bunch had been notified of any opposition. Council Member Berna and Bunch explained they had not. Council Member Berna moved to suspend the rules and go to the second reading. Council Member Bunch seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance Council Member Berna moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading. Council Member Bunch seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance Mayor Jordan asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed unanimously. Ordinance 6767 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk Vacation -2024-0013: (653 W. 15 th St./Washington County Partners LLC., 600): An ordinance to approve VAC-24-13 for property located at 653 West 15 th Street in Ward 1 to vacate a 0 .09- acre portion of sewer easement. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville , AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance City Council Meeting Minutes July 2 , 2024 Page 8 of 14 Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director explained that the property was currently undeveloped but had a pending review to build a 152 residential unit building. He explained that staff recommended approval of the item with the condition that the sewer line be relocated to accommodate the proposed building. Jay Young, Applicant explained the new sewer has already been relocated and past initial testing . He mentioned the plat was currently under review by city staff. Council Member Wiederkehr moved to suspend the rules and go to the second reading. Council Member Stafford seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed 7-0. Council Member Stafford, Jones, Moore, Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, and Turk voted yes. Council Member Hertzberg was absent for the vote. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance Council Member Stafford moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading. Council Member Jones seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed 7-0. Council Member Stafford, Jones, Moore, Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, and Turk voted yes. Council Member Hertzberg was absent for the vote. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance Mayor Jordan asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed 7-0. Council Member Stafford, Jones, Moore, Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, and Turk voted yes. Council Member Hertzberg was absent for the vote. Ordinance 6768 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk Vacation-2024-0011: (East of 1074 E. Sain St/Trails on the Creek, 174): An ordinance to approve VAC-24-11 for property located east of 1074 East Sain Street in Ward 3 to vacate a 0.66- acre portion of general utility easement. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director verified that consent had been received from all • the appropriate utility companies. He explained that city staff recommended approval with the following conditions: any damage or relocation of any existing facilities will be at the developer 's expense as well as any relocation of water and or sewer lines would also be at the developer 's expense. He finalized his comment by explaining these conditions must be met before the vacation would go into effect. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville , AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov City Council Meeting Minutes July 2 , 2024 Page 9 of 14 Cody Sexton, Applicant/Representative for the Trails on the Creek Development with Blew & Associates, P.A. Cody explained the current utility easements were obsolete and that the new utility easements were already in place. Council Member Berna moved to suspend the rules and go to the second reading. Council Member Turk seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance Council Member Berna moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading. Council Member Jones seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance Mayor Jordan asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed unanimously. Ordinance 6769 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk Rezoning-2024-0024: (3145 E. Joyce Blvd/Fayetteville Public Schools, 177): An ordinance to rezone the property described in rezoning petition RZN 2024-24 for approximately 27.77 acres located at 3145 East Joyce Boulevard in Ward 3 from R-A, Residential-Agricultural to P-1, Institutional. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director explained that Fayetteville Public Schools purchased the property with the intent to build a new school building. He noted that the tree preservation percentage of 25% would not change if the Council voted to approve to rezone the property to P-1 , Institutional. He explained that both city staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval of the item. Mr. Jorgensen, Civil Engineering Firm Representative explained how beneficial the development would be once completed. Dr. John Mulford, Superintendent of Fayetteville Public Schools provided additional details regarding the proposed development. He finalized his comments by explaining the goal was to blend urban design while maintaining the barns to be utilized by students in the future. Jonathan Curth answered Council Member Turk's question regarding floodway areas by explaining city staff had been working with Fayetteville Public Schools on potential designs that would pull the building away from the floodplain . Dr. John Mulford explained that all building options Fayetteville Public Schools has reviewed/considered are completely out of the floodplain. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville , AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www .fayetteville-ar.gov City Council Meeting Minutes July 2 , 2024 Page 10 of 14 Council Member Moore asked , "With additional cars , and then people possibly on foot , if we've looked at the nwnber of car difference with a school facility versus what housing options would be in that area?" There was a brief discussion regarding traffic studies. Mr. Jorgensen explained that the traffic study was presented to the School Board and was available to view by anyone. Mr. Jorgensen went on to explain the criteria used to analyze the intersections. Council Members Bunch and Berna both mentioned that they had not received any feedback regarding this project from Ward 3 residents. Chris Brown, Public Works Director joined the discussion and explained the Safe Streets for All Project covers the entire existing Joyce Corridor between Hwy 265 and College Ave . Council Member Berna moved to suspend the rules and go to the second reading. Council Member Jones seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance Council Member Berna moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading. Council Member Stafford seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance Council Member Moore explained that she would not support the item . She noted that the city seemed to have competing priorities when it came to sustainability and equity goals. She also explained that during a previous School Board meeting , the city 's Sustainability Director expressed concerns regarding the traffic , bus routes , and the amount of time the children would be required to ride on the bus. Council Member Stafford and Jones both expressed their support for the item . Mayor Jordan asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed 7-1. Council Member Hertzberg, Stafford, Jones, Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch and Turk voted yes. Council Member Moore voted no. Ordinance 6770 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk Rezoning-2024-0025: (4260 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd/Club Carwash, 595): An ordinance to rezone the property described in rezoning petition RZN 2024-25 for approximately 1.44 acres located at 4260 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Ward 1 from R-A , Residential-Agricultural and UT , Urban Thoroughfare to UT, Urban Thoroughfare. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance 113 West Mountain Fayetteville , AR 72701 (479 ) 575-8323 www .fayetteville-ar.gov City Council Meetin g Minutes July 2, 2024 Page 11 of 14 Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director, described the location of the property and the surrounding area. He explained that the property was partially designated as R-A , Residential Agricultural and UT, Urban Thoroughfare in 2018. He went on to explain that the property was no longer considered in the floodplain , it was considered as being in a major transportation corridor and had an infill score of 5-7 . He stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the item and noted that if approved the tree preservation requirement would change from 25% to 15%. Jared Bruemmer, Applicant explained that he wanted the entire property to be under one zoning code . Jonathan Curth provided insight regarding developments that happen within the floodplain and out of the floodplain to answer Council Member Stafford's questions . Jonathan identified the standard that was used to compare drainage issues between pre and post development time periods. Council Member Stafford moved to suspend the rules and go to the second reading. Council Member Turk seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance Council Member Stafford moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading. Council Member Jones seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance Mayor Jordan asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed unanimously. Ordinance 6771 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk Renter & Renters Rights Advocate Appointment to the Housing Crisis Task Force (Resolution): A resolution to require the appointment of a renter and an individual who works with renters ' rights to the Housing Crisis Task Force. Council Member Jones explained there had been an oversight whe n the initial resolution was approved. He explained the resolution before the City Council was to correct the oversight. He wanted to ensure individuals who were currently renting were added to the Housing Crisis Task Force. Council Member Moore explained that having proper representation of renters on the Housing Crisis Task Force was the reason she co-sponsored the item with Council Member Jones. A brief discussion happened where it was identified that no one currently appointed to the Housing Crisis Task Force was currently renting. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville . AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar .gov City Council Meeting Minutes July 2 , 2024 Page 12 of 14 Council Member Stafford expressed his concern that no one appointed to the Housing Crisis Task Force was a current renter. He went on to talk about representation and explained no one can speak to another 's lived experiences . He also commented that based on the first meeting of the Housing Crisis Task Force , the individuals who currently served were a great group of people and that he looked forward to hearing the ideas that the group brought forward. Susan Norton, Chief of Staff answered Council Member Bunch 's question regarding subcommittees. Susan Norton explained that Mayor Jordan made the ability to create subcommittees clear to the Task Force. Council Member Bunch explained that she felt it was an oversight of the City Council that it was not identified that a current renter be placed on the Task Force. Council Member Berna requested information regarding if the organizations who crafted the initial resolution made recommendations on who should serve on the Task Force. Mayor Lioneld Jordan explained that he received 99 applications. He reviewed the categories that were listed in the resolution , the recommendations he received , and then made his decision. He finalized his comments by explaining he felt uncomfortable using the initial applications to fill the roles identified in the resolution before council. He explained that he wanted to open the application back up for anyone to apply should the Council approve the resolution. Council Member Berna explained his struggle with the idea of adding additional members to the Task Force. His concern revolved around potentially causing a disproportionate amount of representation from one group over another group. Council Member Jones explained his reasons for bringing the item forward, which was to correct the oversight and to match the true intentions of the initial resolution. He explained that the City of Fayetteville has an estimated 60% of renters and voiced his support to have someone who was currently renting placed on the Task Force. Mayor Lioneld Jordan reminded the Council that the next Task Force meeting would be held on the 24 th . He expressed his disinterest in being the person to appoint additional individuals to the Task Force. Council Member Hertzberg asked about the original resolution and wanted to know the intent behind who would be considered a representative of the renter group . Council Member Jones explained that there were several organizations in the area that worked directly with renters. He went on to explain that there are different groups that also work as a renter 's rights group . Council Member Moore explained the differences between the different types of groups and what the focus was of the groups . 113 West Mountain Fayetteville , AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www .fayetteville-ar.gov City Council Meeting Minutes July 2 , 2024 Page 13 of 14 Council Member Wiederkehr expressed his trust of the nine individuals who had been appointed to the Task Force and expressed his admiration of how well Mayor Jordan handled the selection process. He explained that he supported the current members of the Task Force and encouraged the group to use subcommittees to obtain information from renters. Council Member Turk , Bunch , and Berna echoed the comments made by Council Member Wiederkehr and preferred to wait and not appoint any additional members to the Task Force. Council Member Jones echoed his earlier comments regarding ensuring renters have representation on the Task Force and explained that his goal was to fix the oversight the happened when the initial resolution was approved. The City Council received 3 public comments regarding this resolution. Council Member Stafford , Bunch , and Moore reiterated their earlier comments. Council Member Stafford and Moore supported appointing two more individuals to the Task Force. Council Member Bunch wanted to allow more time to pass before adding any new individuals . Council Member Moore moved to amend Section 1 of the resolution to allow the Housing Task Force to select and appoint from the applications already received. Council Member Jones seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed 5-3. Council Member Hertzberg, Stafford, Jones, Moore, and Bunch voted yes. Council Member Wiederkehr, Berna, and Turk voted no. There was a brief conversation between Council Member Bunch, Wiederkehr and City Attorney Kit Williams regarding who would appoint the new members to the Task Force. City Attorney Kit Williams explained that the amended resolution required a renter and an individual who works with renter 's rights to serve on the Task Force. Susan Norton, Chief of Staff made a comment to Mayor Jordan expressing her uncertainty of anyone in the current applicant pool that would meet the specific criteria in the resolution. There was a brief discussion between Council Member Jones and City Attorney Kit Williams regarding the terminology used in the resolution . A brief discussion regarding recontacting the applicants and what department handled the initial applications took place . Since the committee was considered an ad hoc committee of the Mayor, the Mayor 's Office handled the application process. Council Member Turk expressed her desire to allow the Task Force to continue as is. Council Member Berna echoed Council Member Turk 's comments. City Attorney Kit Williams provided clarification to the City Council regarding several comments that had been made regarding who would be responsible for selecting the individuals to 113 West Mountain Fayetteville , AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www .fayetteville-ar .gov City Council Meeting Minutes July 2 , 2024 Page 14 of 14 be appointed to the Task Force. He verified that the original resolution stated that Mayor Jordan would appoint the individuals. Council Member Hertzberg moved to approve the resolution. Council Member Moore seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion failed 3-5. Council Member Stafford, Jones, and Moore voted yes. Council Member Hertzberg, Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, and Turk voted no. This resolution failed. Announcements: Susan Norton, Chief of Staff announced that city offices would be closed to celebrate the 4th of July. She also explained that residential trash and recycling would be picked up as usual, but the city 's compost facility would be closed. City Council Agenda Session Presentations: External Audit Results -Chad Michael Reed Sales Tax Report -Chief Financial Officer and Energy Report -Environmental Director Budget Process Presentation -Paul Becker User Fee Study Findings and Recommendations -Jonathan Curth City Council Tour: None Adjournment: 8:21 p.m. L 113 West Mountain Fayetteville , AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www .fayetteville -ar .gov