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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-09-18 - Agendas - Final Aldermen Mayor Lioneld Jordan Ward 1 Position 1—Adella Gray 7ayve e�l e Ward 1 Position 2—Brenda Boudreaux City Attorney Kit Williams Ward 2 Position 1 —Mark Kinwn Ward 2 Position 2—Matthew Petty City Clerk Sondra Smith Ward 3 Position l—Justin Tennant ARKANSAS Ward 3 Position 2—Robert Ferrell Ward 4 Position 1 —Rhonda Adams Ward 4 Position 2—Sarah E.Lewis Final Agenda City of Fayetteville Arkansas City Council Meeting September 18, 2012 A meeting of the Fayetteville City Council will be held on September 18, 2012 at 6:00 PM in Room 219 of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Mayor's Announcements, Proclamations and Recognitions: City Council Meeting Presentations, Reports and Discussion Items: 1. Advertising and Promotion Commission Appointment — The Commission recommends the appointment of Ching Mong APPROVED 2. Nominating Committee Report—Alderman Adella Gray APPROVED Agenda Additions: 1. 2014 Governor's Conference on Tourism: A resolution to encourage selection of Fayetteville for the 2014 Governor's Conference on Tourism. PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 184-12 A. Consent: 113 West Mountain Fayetteville,AR 72701 (479)575-8323 accessfayelteville.org Telecommunications Device for the Deaf TDD/TTY(479)521-1316 1. Approval of the September 4, 2012 City Council meeting minutes. APPROVED 2. Repeal Resolution No. 152-12 Drake Field Pavement Rehab & Re-Marking Phase II Project: A resolution repealing Resolution No. 152-12 rescinding an unneeded budget adjustment. PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 185-12 3. 2012-2013 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant: A resolution to approve the 2012-2013 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant award in the amount of$112,500.00 and to approve the attached budget adjustment. PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 186-12 4. Riggs Cat: A resolution to approve the purchase of a backhoe loader pursuant to the state contract from Riggs Cat in the amount of$136,000.00 plus any applicable sales tax and to approve the attached budget adjustment. PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 187-12 5. Goodwin & Goodwin Change Order 1: A resolution to approve Change Order No. 1 of the construction contract with Goodwin & Goodwin, Inc. for an additional $105,125.00 and to approve a budget adjustment. PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 188-12 6. Bid 12-67 Second Nature Property Management, LLC: A resolution awarding Bid #12-67 and authorizing a contract with Second Nature Property Management, LLC in the amount of $48,206.00 for the planting and maintenance of trees from the Tree Escrow Fund, and approving a ten percent(10%)project contingency. PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 189-12 7. Razing and Removal Costs for 1609 S. Duncan Avenue: A resolution certifying to the Tax Collector of Washington County, Arkansas the costs of razing and removal of a dilapidated and unsafe structure upon the property owned by Adam P. Dyess, Perry J. Dyess and Carolyn A. Dyess located at 1609 S. Duncan Avenue in the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas. REMOVED FROM CONSENT FOR DISCUSSION PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 190-12 B. Unfinished Business: 113 West Mountain Fayetteville,AR 72701 (479)575-8323 accessfayetteville.org Telecommunications Device for the Deaf TDD/TTY(479)521-1316 1. RZN 12-4166 (South of Brookbury Crossing & East of Candlewood Developments/Riggins): An ordinance rezoning that property described in rezoning petition RZN 12-4166, for approximately 20.99 acres, located to the south of Skillern Road from R-A, Residential Agricultural to RSF-0.5, One Half Single-Family Units Per Acre. This ordinance was left on the First Reading at the August 21, 2012 City Council meeting and Tabled to the September 18, 2012 City Council meeting. TABLED TO THE OCTOBER 16, 2012 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. C. New Business: 1. §92.01 Definitions of the Animals Chapter & §92.35 Managed Care of Feral Cats: An ordinance to enact new definitions into §92.01 Definitions of the Animals Chapter of the Fayetteville Code and enact §92.35 Managed Care of Feral Cats THIS ITEM WAS LEFT ON THE SECOND READING. 2. VAC 12-4141 (555 W. Maple St./555 Maple): An ordinance approving VAC 12-4141 submitted by McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. for property located at 555 West Maple Street to vacate a portion of Lafayette Street right-of-way, a total of 0.04 acres. PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 5524 3. VAC 12-4201 Nantucket Phase IV: An ordinance approving VAC 12-4201 submitted by Civil Design Engineering for property located west of Morningside Drive (Nantucket Phase IV) to vacate a utility easement, a total of 0.24 acres. PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 5525 4. ADM 10-3554 I-540 Design Overlay District and Board of Adjustment Variance Findings: An ordinance to amend Chapters, 151, 156, 161, 164, 166, and 174 of the Unified Development Code to repeal the requirements of the 1-540 Design Overlay District and revise various sections of the code accordingly and to amend the Board of Adjustment findings for variances to reflect state statutes. PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 5526 5. Amend 163.13 Wireless Communication Facilities: An ordinance to amend §163.13 Wireless Communication Facilities of the Unified Development Code to clarify height limitations for antennas placed upon existing structures, to empower the zoning and development administrator to grant a variance in appropriate circumstances and to declare an emergency. PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 5527 6. Amend §36.01 Initiative Petitions; When to be Filed: An ordinance to amend §36.01 Initiative Petitions; when to be filed to change 60 days before the general election to 83 days before the general election to facilitate ballot printing for early voting. PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 5528 113 West Mountain Fayetteville,AR 72701 (479)575-8323 accessfayetteville.org Telecommunications Device for the Deaf TDD/TTY(479)521-1316 7. 2012 Millage Levy: An ordinance levying a tax on the real and personal property within the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas for the year 2012 fixing the rate thereof at 1.3 mills for General Fund operations, 0.4 mills for the Firemen's Pension and Relief Fund, 0.4 mills for the Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund and 1.0 mill for the Fayetteville Public Library; and certifying the same to the County Clerk of Washington County, Arkansas. THIS ITEM WAS LEFT ON THE FIRST READING. City Council Tour: None Announcements: Adjournment: 8:25 p.m. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville,AR 72701 (479)575-8323 accessfayetteville.org Telecommunications Device for the Deaf TDD/TTY(479)521-1316 NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE All interested persons may address the City Council on agenda items of New and Old Business. Please wait for the Mayor to request public comment and then come to the podium, give your name, address, and comments about the agenda item. Please address only the Mayor. Questions are usually answered by the Mayor, Aldermen or Staff after the public comment period is over. Please keep your comments brief and respectful. Each person is only allowed one turn at the microphone for discussion of an agenda item. All cell phones must be silenced and may not be used within the City Council Chambers. Below is a portion of the Rules of Order and Procedure of the Fayetteville City Council pertaining to City Council meetings: Agenda additions. A new item which is requested to be added to the agenda at a City Council meeting should only be considered if it requires immediate City Council consideration and if the normal agenda setting process is not practical. The City Council may only place such new item on the City Council meeting's agenda by suspending the rules by two-thirds vote. Such agenda addition shall be heard prior to the Consent Agenda. Consent Agenda. Consent Agenda items shall be read by the Mayor and voted upon as a group without discussion by the City Council. If an Alderman wishes to comment upon or discuss a Consent Agenda item, that item shall be removed and considered immediately after the Consent Agenda has been voted upon. Old business and new business. Presentations by staff and applicants. Agenda items shall be introduced by the Mayor and, if an ordinance, read by the City Attorney. City staff shall then present a report. An agenda applicant (city contractor, rezoning or development applicant, etc.) may present its proposal only during this presentation period, but may be recalled by an alderman later to answer questions. Staff and applicants may use electronic visual aides in a City Council meeting as part of their presentation. Public comments. Public comment shall be allowed for all members of the audience on all items of old and new business and subjects of public hearings. No electronic visual aid presentations shall be allowed, but the public may submit photos, petitions, etc. to be distributed to the City Council. If a member of the public wishes for the City Clerk to distribute materials to the City Council before its meeting, such materials should be supplied to the City Clerk office no later than 9:00 a.m. on the day of the City Council meeting. Any member of the public shall first state his or her name and address, followed by a concise statement of the person's position on the question under discussion. Repetitive comments should be avoided; this applies to comments made previously either to the City Council or to the Planning Commission when those Planning Commission minutes have been provided to the Aldermen. All remarks shall be addressed to the Mayor or the City Council as a whole and not to any particular member of the City Council. No person other than the Aldermen and the person having the floor shall be permitted to enter into any discussions without permission of the Mayor. No questions shall be directed to an Alderman or city staff member except through the Mayor. Courtesy and respect. All members of the public, all city staff and elected officials shall accord the utmost courtesy and respect to each other at all times. All shall refrain from rude or derogatory remarks, reflections as to integrity, abusive comments and statements about motives or personalities. Any member of the public who violates these standards shall be ruled out of order by the Mayor, must immediately cease speaking and shall leave the podium. Interpreters or TDD for hearing impaired are available for all City Council meetings, a 72 hour advance notice is required. For further information or to request an interpreter, please call 575-8330. A copy of the complete City Council agenda is available at accessfayetteville.org or in the office of the City Clerk, 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville,Arkansas. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville,AR 72701 (479)575-8323 accessfayelteville.org Telecommunications Device for the Deaf TDD/TTY(479)521-1316 City Council Meeting: September 18, 2012 Adjourn: Subject: Roll , Kinion Petty GL�SPw+ n0 Tennant ,/ Ferrell � Adams ()A/y 5 Lewis Gray �iG�Ctvc+y' Boudreaux rte/ Mayor Jordan 1/ Subject: Advertising and Promotion Commission Appointment Motion To: rV Motion By: Seconded: riS Kinion Petty Tennant ✓ Ferrell Adams ua�c Lewis ✓ Gray / Boudreaux Mayor Jordan City Council Meeting: September 18,2012 /�!J Subject: aOl Motion To: 1 Motion By: Seconded: r� n n ^ n_ Q Kinion V, e/ 44L Petty S2wE Tennant QQ Ferrell Adams t� ✓ Lewis i/ ✓ Gray ✓ �/ ' 84 —1a Boudreaux ✓ Mayor Jordan Subject: Motion To: Motion By: Seconded: Kinion Petty Tennant Ferrell Adams Lewis Gray Boudreaux Mayor Jordan City Council Meeting: September 18,2012 Subject: Nominating Committee Report Motion To: Motion By: Seconded: Kinion ✓ Petty 5 61p proud Tennant ✓ Ferrell Adams Lewis Gray ✓ Boudreaux Mayor Jordan 7-U Subject: Consent tit°-f .L7 9 4^GN1 Motion To: Motion By: Seconded: Kinion Petty 1(�j� a�oCacaeN — Tennant errell t/ c5amsere Adams t� Lewis Gray ✓ Boudreaux Mayor Jordan 7-D City Council Meeting: September 18, 2012 Subject: 'Ra t&A-�W v Motion To: / „ Motion By: JWvvv Seconded: Kinion 1 Petty TennantQ Ferrell e/ k woo- Adams f f/ AO l`d� Lewis CDr Gray s� ✓ — Boudreaux G' ppnsuE�' Mayor Jordan Subject: Motion To: Motion By: Seconded: Kinion Petty Tennant Ferrell Adams Lewis Gray Boudreaux Mayor Jordan City Council Meeting: September 18,2012 Subject: RZN 12-4166 (South of Brookbury Crossing &East of Candlewood Developments/Riggins) Motion To: T4,�& to A- I l Motion By: Seconded: ;y B. 1 Kinion Unfinished Petty Business Tennant TA n d n Ferrell Adams ®4b 64A- Lewis ✓ loy 401,E Gray �✓ Boudreaux Mayor Jordan 7'0 Subject: Motion To: Motion By: Seconded: Kinion Petty Tennant Ferrell Adams Lewis Gray Boudreaux Mayor Jordan City Council Meeting: September 18,2012 Subject: §92.01 Definitions of the Animals Chapter& §92.35 Managed Care of Feral Cats Motion To: E`M Motion By: Seconded: C. 1 Kinion New Petty Business Tennant Ferrell Adams N Lewis Gray Boudreaux Mayor Jordan Subject: VAC 12-4141 (555 W. Maple St./555 Maple) Motion To: fP !1 ,e r- . Motion By: Seconded: C. 2 Kinion New Petty A S6.4-- Q�75Pctf Business Tennant est ✓ Ferrell f a Adams Lewis est v' Gray Boudreaux a� 5 2 y Mayor Jordan 7-0 7-0 7-0 City Council Meeting: September 18,2012 Subject: VAC 12-4201 Nantucket Phase IV Motion To: rRiot e FIAw Motion By: Seconded: ,pp C.3 bion t� New Petty Business Tennant Ferrell Adams 0 Lewis ✓ — ' Gray Boudreaux +� 25 Mayor Jordan Subject: ADM 10-3554 I-540 Design Overlay District and Board of Adjustment Variance Findings Motion To: nd GJ Y` Motion By: 1 Seconded: C. 4 Vinion ✓ �' New PettylS Business Tennant Ferrell ✓ Adams Lewis ✓ t Gray ✓ Boudreaux ` 5 2 Mayor Jordan 7 �� 7-15 e City Council Meeting: September 18,2012 Subject: Amend 163.13 Wireless Communication Facilities Motion To: t) IrliA. lea. �- � V Motion By: awvvo Seconded: r3 C. 5 IGnion �. New Petty Business Tennant ve' Ferrell ✓ Vol Adams Lewis Gray Boudreaux Mayor Jordan -g -7—v Subject: Amend §36.01 Initiative Petitions; When to be Filed Motion To: �33 Motion By: Seconded: C. 6 K.inion New Petty Oa S tNlt p Business Tennant Ferrell Adams Lewis " Gray Boudreaux 5 Mayor Jordan -7 -0 -7 -0 7`0 City Council Meeting: September 18,2012 Subject: 2012 Millage Levy Motion To: Motion By: Seconded: C. 7 Kinion New Petty Business Tennant Ferrell 1 t t 00-, Adams JLewis , Gray t Boudreaux Mayor Jordan Subject: Motion To: Motion By: Seconded: Kinion Petty Tennant Ferrell Adams Lewis Gray Boudreaux Mayor Jordan 0 TaDepartmental e evl e Correspondence ARKANSAS • • DEPARTMENT Kit Williams City Attorney Jason B.Kelley Assistant City Attorney TO: Mayor Jordan THRU: Sondra Smith, City Clerk FROM: Kit Williams, City Attorney DATE: September 19, 2012 RE: Resolutions and Ordinances prepared by the City Attorney's Office and . passed at the City Council meeting of September 18, 2012 1. Governor's Conference: A resolution to encourage selection of Fayetteville for the 2014 Governor's Conference on Tourism (already provided). 2. Repeal of Resolution No. 152-12: A resolution repealing Resolution No. 152-12 rescinding an unneeded budget adjustment. 3. 2012-2013 STEP Grant: A resolution to approve the 2012-2013 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant award in the amount of $112,500.00 and to approve the attached budget adjustment. 4. Riggs Cat: A resolution to approve the purchase of a backhoe loader pursuant to the state contract from Riggs Cat in the amount of$136,000.00 plus any applicable sales tax and to approve the attached budget adjustment. 5. Goodwin & Goodwin Change Order #1: A resolution to approve Change Order #1 of the contract with Goodwin & Goodwin, Inc. for an additional $105,125.00 and to approve a budget adjustment. 6. Bid #12-67: A resolution awarding Bid #12-67 and authorizing a contract with Second Nature Property Management, LLC in the amount of $48,206.00 for the planting and maintenance of trees from the Tree Escrow Fund, and approving a 10% project contingency. 7. Razing & Removal Costs for 1609 S. Duncan Avenue: A resolution certifying to the tax collector of Washington County, Arkansas the costs of razing and removal of a dilapidated and unsafe structure upon the property owned by Adam P. Dyess, Perry J. Dyess and Carolyn A. Dyess located at 1609 S. Duncan Avenue in the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas; 8. Amend §163.13 Wireless Communication Facilities: An ordinance amending §163.13 Wireless Communication Facilities of the Unified Development Code to clarify height limitations for antennas placed upon existing structures, to empower the Zoning and Development Administrator to grant a variance in appropriate circumstances and to declare an emergency. 9. Amend §36.01 Initiative Petitions; When to be Filed: An ordinance to amend §36.01 Initiative Petitions; When to be Filed to change 60 days before the General Election to 83 days before the General Election to facilitate ballot printing for early voting. i i i i I, 2 Aldermen Mayor Lioneld Jordan Ward 1 Position 1—Adella Gray 7ayve e�l e Ward 1 Position 2—Brenda Boudreaux City Attorney Kit Williams Ward 2 Position 1 —Mark Kinwn Ward 2 Position 2—Matthew Petty City Clerk Sondra Smith Ward 3 Position l—Justin Tennant ARKANSAS Ward 3 Position 2—Robert Ferrell Ward 4 Position 1 —Rhonda Adams Ward 4 Position 2—Sarah E.Lewis Final Agenda City of Fayetteville Arkansas City Council Meeting September 18, 2012 A meeting of the Fayetteville City Council will be held on September 18, 2012 at 6:00 PM in Room 219 of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Mayor's Announcements, Proclamations and Recognitions: City Council Meeting Presentations, Reports and Discussion Items: 1. Advertising and Promotion Commission Appointment — The Commission recommends the appointment of Ching Mong 2. Nominating Committee Report—Alderman Adella Gray Agenda Additions: A. Consent: 1. Approval of the September 4, 2012 City Council meeting minutes. 2. Repeal Resolution No. 152-12 Drake Field Pavement Rehab & Re-Marking Phase 11 Project: A resolution repealing Resolution No. 152-12 rescinding an unneeded budget adjustment. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville,AR 72701 (479)575-8323 accessfayelteville.org Telecommunications Device for the Deaf TDD/TTY(479)521-1316 3. 2012-2013 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant: A resolution to approve the 2012-2013 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant award in the amount of$112,500.00 and to approve the attached budget adjustment. 4. Riggs Cat: A resolution to approve the purchase of a backhoe loader pursuant to the state contract from Riggs Cat in the amount of$136,000.00 plus any applicable sales tax and to approve the attached budget adjustment. 5. Goodwin & Goodwin Change Order 1: A resolution to approve Change Order No. 1 of the construction contract with Goodwin & Goodwin, Inc. for an additional $105,125.00 and to approve a budget adjustment. 6. Bid 12-67 Second Nature Property Management, LLC: A resolution awarding Bid #12-67 and authorizing a contract with Second Nature Property Management, LLC in the amount of $48,206.00 for the planting and maintenance of trees from the Tree Escrow Fund, and approving a ten percent (10%) project contingency. 7. Razing and Removal Costs for 1609 S. Duncan Avenue: A resolution certifying to the Tax Collector of Washington County, Arkansas the costs of razing and removal of a dilapidated and unsafe structure upon the property owned by Adam P. Dyess, Perry J. Dyess and Carolyn A. Dyess located at 1609 S. Duncan Avenue in the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas. B. Unfinished Business: 1. RZN 12-4166 (South of Brookbury Crossing & East of Candlewood Developments/Riggins): An ordinance rezoning that property described in rezoning petition RZN 12-4166, for approximately 20.99 acres, located to the south of Skillern Road from R-A, Residential Agricultural to RSF-0.5, One Half Single-Family Units Per Acre. This ordinance was left on the First Reading at the August 21, 2012 City Council meeting and Tabled to the September 18, 2012 City Council meeting. Left on the First Reading. C. New Business: 1. §92.01 Definitions of the Animals Chapter & §92.35 Managed Care of Feral Cats: An ordinance to enact new definitions into §92.01 Definitions of the Animals Chapter of the Fayetteville Code and enact §92.35 Managed Care of Feral Cats 2. VAC 12-4141 (555 W. Maple St./555 Maple): An ordinance approving VAC 12-4141 submitted by McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. for property located at 555 West Maple Street to vacate a portion of Lafayette Street right-of-way, a total of 0.04 acres. 3. VAC 12-4201 Nantucket Phase IV: An ordinance approving VAC 12-4201 submitted by Civil Design Engineering for property located west of Morningside Drive (Nantucket Phase IV) to vacate a utility easement, a total of 0.24 acres. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville,AR 72701 (479)575-8323 accessfayetteville.org Telecommunications Device for the Deaf TDD/TTY(479)521-1316 4. ADM 10-3554 I-540 Design Overlay District and Board of Adjustment Variance Findings: An ordinance to amend Chapters, 151, 156, 161, 164, 166, and 174 of the Unified Development Code to repeal the requirements of the I-540 Design Overlay District and revise various sections of the code accordingly and to amend the Board of Adjustment findings for variances to reflect state statutes. 5. Amend 163.13 Wireless Communication Facilities: An ordinance to amend §163.13 Wireless Communication Facilities of the Unified Development Code to clarify height limitations for antennas placed upon existing structures, to empower the zoning and development administrator to grant a variance in appropriate circumstances and to declare an emergency. 6. Amend §36.01 Initiative Petitions; When to be Filed: An ordinance to amend §36.01 Initiative Petitions; when to be filed to change 60 days before the general election to 83 days before the general election to facilitate ballot printing for early voting. 7. 2012 Millage Levy: An ordinance levying a tax on the real and personal property within the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas for the year 2012 fixing the rate thereof at 1.3 mills for General Fund operations, 0.4 mills for the Firemen's Pension and Relief Fund, 0.4 mills for the Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund and 1.0 mill for the Fayetteville Public Library; and certifying the same to the County Clerk of Washington County, Arkansas. City Council Tour: None Announcements: Adjournment: 113 West Mountain Fayetteville,AR 72701 (479)575-8323 accessfayetteville.org Telecommunications Device for the Deaf TDD/TTY(479)521-1316 NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE All interested persons may address the City Council on agenda items of New and Old Business. Please wait for the Mayor to request public comment and then come to the podium, give your name, address, and comments about the agenda item. Please address only the Mayor. Questions are usually answered by the Mayor, Aldermen or Staff after the public comment period is over. Please keep your comments brief and respectful. Each person is only allowed one turn at the microphone for discussion of an agenda item. All cell phones must be silenced and may not be used within the City Council Chambers. Below is a portion of the Rules of Order and Procedure of the Fayetteville City Council pertaining to City Council meetings: Agenda additions. A new item which is requested to be added to the agenda at a City Council meeting should only be considered if it requires immediate City Council consideration and if the normal agenda setting process is not practical. The City Council may only place such new item on the City Council meeting's agenda by suspending the rules by two-thirds vote. Such agenda addition shall be heard prior to the Consent Agenda. Consent Agenda. Consent Agenda items shall be read by the Mayor and voted upon as a group without discussion by the City Council. If an Alderman wishes to comment upon or discuss a Consent Agenda item, that item shall be removed and considered immediately after the Consent Agenda has been voted upon. Old business and new business. Presentations by staff and applicants. Agenda items shall be introduced by the Mayor and, if an ordinance, read by the City Attorney. City staff shall then present a report. An agenda applicant (city contractor, rezoning or development applicant, etc.) may present its proposal only during this presentation period, but may be recalled by an alderman later to answer questions. Staff and applicants may use electronic visual aides in a City Council meeting as part of their presentation. Public comments. Public comment shall be allowed for all members of the audience on all items of old and new business and subjects of public hearings. No electronic visual aid presentations shall be allowed, but the public may submit photos, petitions, etc. to be distributed to the City Council. If a member of the public wishes for the City Clerk to distribute materials to the City Council before its meeting, such materials should be supplied to the City Clerk office no later than 9:00 a.m. on the day of the City Council meeting. Any member of the public shall first state his or her name and address, followed by a concise statement of the person's position on the question under discussion. Repetitive comments should be avoided; this applies to comments made previously either to the City Council or to the Planning Commission when those Planning Commission minutes have been provided to the Aldermen. All remarks shall be addressed to the Mayor or the City Council as a whole and not to any particular member of the City Council. No person other than the Aldermen and the person having the floor shall be permitted to enter into any discussions without permission of the Mayor. No questions shall be directed to an Alderman or city staff member except through the Mayor. Courtesy and respect. All members of the public, all city staff and elected officials shall accord the utmost courtesy and respect to each other at all times. All shall refrain from rude or derogatory remarks, reflections as to integrity, abusive comments and statements about motives or personalities. Any member of the public who violates these standards shall be ruled out of order by the Mayor, must immediately cease speaking and shall leave the podium. Interpreters or TDD for hearing impaired are available for all City Council meetings, a 72 hour advance notice is required. For further information or to request an interpreter, please call 575-8330. A copy of the complete City Council agenda is available at accessfayetteville.org or in the office of the City Clerk, 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville,Arkansas. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville,AR 72701 (479)575-8323 accessfayelteville.org Telecommunications Device for the Deaf TDD/TTY(479)521-1316 a d , Gj 1IX t Un n AGENDA REQUEST C 1 �p y §92.01 Definitions of the Animals Chapter& I §92.35 Managed Care of Feral Cats Page 1 of 8 FOR: COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 FROM: ALDERMAN BRENDA BOUDREAUX ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TITLE AND SUBJECT: An Ordinance To Enact New Definitions Into §92.01 Definitions Of The Animals Chapter Of The Fayetteville Code And To Enact §92.35 Managed Care Of Feral Cats APPROVED F R AGENDA: ren oudreaux Dated09-; 1 -12P03:47 RCVD Alderman (e I Zev l-L- City City ttorney Date (as to form) C. 1 §92.01 De fi ions f the imals Chapter& Ta7yrLILIle §92.35 Mal Cats Page 2 ofDepartmental Correspondence LEGAL • • DEPARTMENT Kit Williams TO: Mayor Jordan City Attorney City Council Jason B.Kelley Assistant City Attorney CC: Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director Yolanda Fields, Community Services Director Justine Middleton, Animal Services Superintendent FROM: Kit Williams, City Attorney DATE: September 6, 2012 RE: Control of feral cat population Animal Services has looked at how some other cities have attempted to better control and manage their feral cat population. The key is to prevent breeding in the most effective manner possible. A trap, neuter and return program appears to be the best solution. Accordingly, we have drafted the proposed new code section which authorizes such a program in Fayetteville if an Animal Welfare Organization volunteers to administer the program. This ordinance was scheduled and heard at the Ordinance Review Committee with myself, Yolanda Fields, Justine Middleton, Dr. James Robb and other staff present to discuss the problem of feral cats and this potential new way to control their population. Several audience members also spoke about this issue and supported this new ordinance. Since the Ordinance Review Committee did not have a quorum, no official vote in support of this ordinance could be taken. However, Chairman Brenda Boudreaux examined the ordinance, questioned staff and indicated her personal support for the ordinance to enact a trap, neuter and return program for Fayetteville. C. 1 §92.01 Definitions of the Animals Chapter& TayrKSMC Wf Mana eE Care , Feral Cats THE CI a2.35 Manwd Cae oARKANSAS DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO To: City Council Thru: Yolanda Fields,Dir. Community Se ' From: Justine Middleton,Animal Services Sup tende Date: August 30, 2012 Subject: New Ordinance for the managed care of feral cats PROPOSAL: Allowing for the managed care for existing feral cats is a topic that has arisen repeatedly at the Animal Services Advisory Board. The main purpose behind allowing such activity is to humanely reduce the population of feral cats that otherwise goes largely unchecked. Currently, Animal Services will trap ferals cats on a strictly complaint driven basis. Those cats that are deemed feral are held the required five days and then euthanized. There is no evidence that this is curbing the feral cat population in any way. Having a structure in place to allow for well organized management of feral cats through a trap, neuter, and return (TNR) program will eventually lead to a natural reduction in the number of feral cats as well as an increase in their current quality of life. Both the Humane Society of the United States and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals endorse trap, neuter,return program. These types of programs are also highly touted by no kill advocates. The proposed ordidnance is crafted in a way that will allow for TNR activities to be underwritten by a sponsoring Animal Welfare Organization (i.e. a third party non-profit) with the day to day management being given by volunteer caretakers. Animal Services will preform quarterly inspections of each designated colony to ensure compliance with the requirements of the ordinance. RECOMMENDATION: Staff endorses this new ordinance as another step in lowering the euthanasia rate at the Animal Shelter in addition to a more effective and humane means of controlling the existing feral cat population in Faytteville. BUDGETIMPACT: N/A C. 1 §92.01 Definitions of the Animals Chapter& §92.35 Managed Care of Feral Cats Page 4 of 8 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT NEW DEFINITIONS INTO §92.01 DEFINITIONS OF THE ANIMALS CHAPTER OF THE FAYETTEVILLE CODE AND TO ENACT §92.35 MANAGED CARE OF FERAL CATS WHEREAS, increased efforts to control feral cats and reduce their ability to reproduce is needed in Fayetteville; and WHEREAS, an ordinance for managed care of feral cats would improve control over feral cats and reduce their overall number through a spay and neuter program. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby enacts and adds the following definitions (properly alphabetized) into §92.01 Definitions of the Animals Chapter of the Fayetteville Code: Eartip. A mark identifying a feral cat as having been sterilized, specifically the removal of a quarter inch off the tip of the cat's left ear in a straight line cut while the cat is anesthetized. Feral cat. A cat that is not socialized to humans and is not an owned cat. Feral cat colony. A group of feral cats that congregate together as a unit and share a common food source. Sterilize. To spay or neuter. Trap, Neuter and Return Program. A program pursuant to which feral cats are trapped, sterilized, vaccinated against rabies, eartipped, returned to the location where they were captured and provided with long-term care by a Caretaker in accordance with this Chapter. C. 1 §92.01 Definitions of the Animals Chapter& §92.35 Managed Care of Feral Cats Page 5 of 8 Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby enacts §92.35 Managed Care of Feral Cats into the Fayetteville Code as shown on Exhibit A. PASSED and APPROVED this 18th day of September, 2012. APPROVED: ATTEST: By: By: LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer C. 1 §92.01 Definitions of the Animals Chapter& §92.35 Managed Care of Feral Cats Page 6 of 8 EXHIBIT A "§92.35 Managed Care of Feral Cats (A) Trap, Neuter and Return Program A Trap, Neuter and Return program is established to better control and manage feral cats who are living in a colony cared for by a Caretaker. This program will not be in effect until it is sponsored and managed by a non-profit Animal Welfare Organization approved by the Fayetteville Animal Services Program. This sponsoring organization shall supervise the Caretakers and ensure the Caretakers perform all duties imposed upon them by §92.35 (B). This approved Animal Welfare Organization shall report annually to Animal Services concerning the status and population of all registered feral cat colonies including the total number of managed cats and the number of cats and kittens sterilized, vaccinated and/or placed for adoption. (B) Caretaker Duties A Caretaker of a feral cat colony shall regularly provide food, water and shelter for the cats in his or her feral cat colony. The Caretaker shall make reasonable efforts to: (1) trap all cats so they can be sterilized, vaccinated, and ear-tipped by a veterinarian; (2) recapture all cats to update rabies vaccinations as required by state law; (3) register all feral cats with the sponsoring Animal Welfare Organization and maintain medical records for all cats; (4) find adoptive or foster homes for any kittens born to the feral cats of the colony; (5) report annually in writing the total number of feral cats in the colony, the number sterilized and vaccinated, the number of kittens born and the number of cats and kittens adopted or placed in foster care. (C) Caretaker Exemption from§92.22 (C) and(D) A Caretaker of a feral cat colony who is properly registered with the approved Animal Welfare Organization and in compliance with all Caretaker Duties stated above shall be exempt from §92/22 Running at Large Prohibited subsections (C) and (D) only for allowing properly managed feral cats from running at large. Any such feral cat which is running at large within Fayetteville and is a nuisance or problem for neighbors may be trapped or caught by Animal Services officers, impounded and dealt with as any other cat or dog captured while running at large would be handled. Such exemption ends if the Caretaker's status is revoked or abandoned. C. 1 §92.01 Definitions of the Animals Chapter& §92.35 Managed Care of Feral Cats Page 7 of 8 (D) Loss of Caretaker Status (1) If a Caretaker fails to adequately perform the duties required by(B), the Animal Welfare Organization shall report this failure to Animal Services which may revoke all of the Caretaker's rights to care for the feral cat colony and the exemption from §92.22 (C) and (D). If the Caretaker disputes the grounds for revocation of his or her Caretaker status, the Caretaker can appeal in writing within three business days to the Community Services Director who shall conduct a hearing during which the Caretaker can explain why his or her Caretaker's status should not be revoked. The Director shall then make a final determination whether or not to revoke the Caretaker's status. (2) If a person desires to be released from Caretaker duties, the person shall immediately notify the Animal Welfare Organization who shall notify the City's Animal Services Program, which shall release and revoke the person's Caretaker status and the duties and exemption thereunder. W C. 1 §92.01 Definitions of the Animals Chapter& §92.35 Managed Care of Feral Cats Page 8 of 8 FAYETTEVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE M GENERAL REGULATIONS CHAPTER 92 ANIMALS ARTICLE I Harbor. For a period of three days or more, to keep GENERAL PROVISIONS and care for an animal or provide a premises to which the animal returns. 92.01 Definitions Kennel means a structure or facility used for the For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions purpose of breeding two or more litters of puppies or shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or kittens within any twelve month period. A facility used requires a different meaning. for commercially boarding more than three dogs or cats Abandon. Any person who knowingly deserts an or.combination thereof at any time shall be considered a animal on public or private property. 'Kennel'. Animal.Any living creature,domestic or wild. Locked Enclosure. A fence or pen,or structure with all gates or entrances locked with a key or combination Animal shelter. Any facility operated by a humane' device. The structure forming or causing an enclosure society,municipal agency or its authorized agent(s)for of sufficient strength or construction to contain the the purpose of impounding or caring for animals held specific animal and prevent the animal from escaping. under the authority of this chapter or state law. Microchip. An identifying integrated circuit placed At large.Not under the physical control of the animal's under the skin of a dog or cat for purposes of identifying owner or harborer, or his authorized representative, the owner of the animal. either by leash,trolley system,or enclosure. An animal Noisy Animals. Any domestic animal which barks, intruding upon or damaging the property of another whines, or howls in an unwarranted, or continuous, or person or upon public property, trespassing on school loud, or frequent fashion. grounds, harassing passersby or passing vehicles, or interfering with refuse collection, harassing meter Pet Shop means a commercial establishment or readers and not under the physical control referred to facility which regularly sells pets such as dogs, rats, herein shall be deemed "running at large."An animal birds,rodents,reptiles and/or fish to the general public. within an automobile or other vehicle shall not be pet Shops are only allowed in C-1,C-2,C-3,Downtown deemed "running at large" if the animal is physically confined to the vehicle. An animal shall not be Core, Mainstreet Center, Downtown General and by considered "at large" when on the premises of the Conditional Use in nt Districts owner or harborer thereof and accompanied by the Restrained. Any animal,secured by leash and under owner or harborer. the control of owner or harborer. At public events of 100 Cat.A feline of either sex, including one neutered or persons or more,leashes shall be a maximum length of sterilized. 6 feet. The animal must be within 4 feet of the owner or harborer. City. City of Fayetteville,Arkansas, Special Event. A specified or designated public Dangerous Animal. Any animal which, when occurrence, affair, or event at which more than three unprovoked, approaches in a manner of attack any hundred(300)persons are reasonably expected by the person or domestic animal upon the streets,sidewalks, organizer or sponsor thereof to be in attendance. or any other public ground or place. Sterilize means to surgically alter an animal so that it Dog.A canine of either sex,including one neutered or cannot reproduce. sterilized. Tether.A rope,chain,or cable of appropriate strength Enclosure. A fence or pen, or structure forming or that is firmly anchored to the bed of an open bed pickup causing an enclosure of sufficient strength or truck or similar vehicle in at least two places.Tether is construction to contain the specific animal and prevent to be used to restrain the animal and fastened to the the animal from escaping. Owners confining dogs or animal by means of a harness or collar and to be the cats by means of an enclosure must provide a minimum appropriate length as to afford the animal freedom to space of 100 square feet(10x10)per dog or cat four(4) move about the vehicle, but to restrict the animal to a months of age or older, set radius to prevent it from reaching either side or the rear of the vehicle so that the animal cannot be thrown C.6 Amend§36.01 Initiative C.� $,7 etiWhen to be Filed agee 1 o of 2 /14aj ";ate._ ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND §36.01 INITIATIVE PETITIONS; WHEN TO BE FILED TO CHANGE 60 DAYS BEFORE THE GENERAL ELECTION TO 83 DAYS BEFORE THE GENERAL ELECTION TO FACILITATE BALLOT PRINTING FOR EARLY VOTING WHEREAS, early voting especially for armed service members stationed overseas require ballots to be prepared early enough to ensure our citizens have the right to vote; and WHEREAS, the Arkansas Constitution provides: "In municipalities and counties the time for filing an initiative petition shall not be fixed at less than sixty days nor more than ninety days before the election," Art. 5 §1; and WHEREAS, to help ensure the City Clerk has sufficient time to inspect an initiative petition and allow the petitioner sufficient time to correct minor mistakes or obtain replacement signatures, the period of time for filing initiative petitions should be extended from 60 days before the election to 83 days before the election. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section l: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends §36.01 Initiative Petitions; When To Be Filed by repealing the current language and enacting new language under the same title: "All municipal initiative petitions shall be filed pursuant to Amendment 7 of the Constitution of the State of Arkansas found in Article 5 §1 of the Arkansas Constitution. These initiative petitions shall be filed no later than 83 days before the general election date." PASSED and APPROVED this 18`x'day of September, 2012. C.6 Amend§36.01 Initiative Petitions;When to be Filed Page 2 of 2