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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-06 - Minutes -Council Member Sonia Harvey Wand 1 Position I Council Member D'Andm Jones Ward 1 Position 2 Council Member Mark Kinion Ward 2 Position 1 Council Member Mike Wiederkehr Want 2 Position 2 Mayor Lioneld Jordan City Attorney Kit Williams City Clerk Treasurer Kara Paxton City of Fayetteville Arkansas City Council Meeting September 6, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 1 of 15 Council Member Sloan Scromin Ward 3 Position 1 Council Member Sarah Bunch Ward 3 Position 2 Council Member Teresa Turk Ward 4 Position I Council Member Holly Hertzberg Ward 4 Position 2 A meeting of the Fayetteville City Council was held on September 6, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 219 of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Mayor Lioneld Jordan called the meeting to order. PRESENT: Council Members Sonia Harvey, D'Andre Jones, Mark Kinion, Mike Wiederkehr, Sloan Scroggin, Sarah Bunch, Teresa Turk, Holly Hertzberg, Mayor Lioneld Jordan, City Attorney Kit Williams, City Clerk Treasurer Kara Paxton, Staff, Press, and Audience. Council Member Bunch arrived at 5:41 PM after roll call had been taken. Pledge of Alleciance Mayor's Announcements. Proclamations and Recognitions: None City Council Meetine Presentations, Reports, and Discussion Items: Monthly Financial Report Paul Becker, Chief Financial Officer, provided the sales tax report information for July 2022. He explained that sales tax was up by 11.2%, franchise fees up by 9%, and building permits up 26%. Mr. Becker also explained that charges for services was up, but fees collected by the courts and 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 wviwlayelleville-ar.gov City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 2 of 15 interest income is down. He went on to talk about the street fund, state sales tax, gasoline usage, parking fund, HMR taxes, trash and recycling, water and sewer fund, billings, and the airport. Aeenda Additions: None Consent Interlocal Agreement for Continuation Addendum: A resolution to approve an addendum to the interlocal agreement for continuation of ambulance services through the Washington County Regional Ambulance Authority to provide additional funding in the amount of $357,454.00, and to approve a budget adjustment. Resolution 192-22 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk Old Missouri Land Development, LLC: a resolution to approve a cost share agreement with Old Missouri Land Development, LLC for trail improvements along the east side of Old Missouri Road near the Rolling Hills Drive intersection with a refund in an estimated amount of $58,533.00 to be paid by the City of Fayetteville, and to approve a project contingency in the amount of $6,000.00. Resolution 193-22 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk Dissent, Inc., Amendment No. 4: A resolution to approve amendment no. 4 to the professional engineering services agreement with Olsson, Inc. In the amount of $332,785.00 for additional engineering services related to the Midtown Corridor Project, and to approve a budget adjustment - 2019 Transportation Bond Project. Resolution 194-22 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk Mud Creek Bridge Assessment Funds-Sain Street A resolution to approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $23,996.00 recognizing revenue from The Mud Creek Bridge Assessment Funds for the Sain Street Project. Resolution 195-22 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk Watershed Conservation Resource Center Task Order 10: A resolution to approve task order no. 10 with the Watershed Conservation Resource Center in the amount of $22,500.00 for continuing riparian habitat enhancement and channel stability establishment in Tanglewood Branch and associated tributaries in the Fay Jones Woods and the Lower Ramble. Resolution 196-22 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk Payneless, LLC Land Sale Agreement: A resolution to approve a land sale agreement with Payneless, LLC for the sale of approximately 0.25 acres for $80,085.00. 113 Wes) Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 w w fayeHaWla-ar,gov City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 3 of 15 Resolution 197-22 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk Playcore Wisconsin, Inc. DB/A Game Time: A resolution to approve the purchase of a swing set and safety surfacing from Playcore Wisconsin, Inc. DB/A Game Time for installation at Holland Park in the amount of $116,594.96, pursuant to an OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing Contract, and to approve a project contingency of $10,000.00. Resolution 198-22 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk Low -Income Household Water Assistance Program: A resolution to approve a vendor agreement that will enroll the City of Fayetteville in the Low -Income Household Water Assistance Program through the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. Resolution 199-22 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. Amendment No. 2: A resolution to approve amendment no. 2 to the engineering services agreement with McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $897,485.00 for Preliminary Engineering Design for the West Corridor Water Transmission Line Project, and to approve a budget adjustment. Resolution 100-22 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk ELITE BUILDING SOLUTIONS: A resolution to approve the replacement of two HVAC units in the Motor Control Center building at the East Side Water Resource Recovery Facility by Elite Building Solutions for the amount of $41,650.00, plus any applicable sales taxes and freight charges, and to approve a budget adjustment. Resolution 201-22 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk RFQ 22-01 Garver, LLC: A resolution to approve a professional engineering services agreement with Garver, LLC in the amount of $697,000.00, pursuant to RFQ # 22-01, selection 4, for facilities master planning services at the Noland Water Resource Recovery Facility, and to approve a budget adjustment. Resolution 201-22 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk City of Springdale Water Service Agreement Amendment: A resolution to approve an amendment to the water service agreement with the City of Springdale to move the water service boundary to allow four parcels of land now in the Springdale water service area be moved into the Fayetteville water service area. Resolution 203-22 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk Graybar Electric Company, Inc.: A resolution to approve the purchase of electrical components for the biosolids management site from Graybar Electric Company, Inc. In the amount of 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575 8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 4 of 15 $97,720.00 plus applicable taxes and freight charges, pursuant to an OMNIA Partners Cooperative Purchasing Contract. Resolution 204-22 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk Black & Veatch Corporation -Water and Sewer Rate Study: A resolution to approve an increase in project contingency funds in the amount of $50,000.00 for scope of work modifications as needed for the Black & Veatch corporation water and sewer rate study. Resolution 105-22 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk Addition of Grant Administrator and Planning Positions: A resolution to approve the addition of 1.0 full time equivalent grant administrator position to facilitate and administer American Rescue Plan Act fund disbursements, to approve the addition of 1.0 full time equivalent planner position for the development services department, and to approve a budget adjustment. Resolution 206-12 as recorded in the office oflhe City Clerk Fleet Fuel Through the end of 2022: A resolution to approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $1,738,000.00 for the purchase of additional fleet fuel through the end of 2022. Resolution 207-22 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk Council Member Bunch moved to accept the Consent Agenda as read. Council Member Harvey seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. RFQ 22-01 Olsson, Inc.: A resolution to approve a professional engineering services agreement with Olsson, Inc., pursuant to RFQ #22-01, in the amount of $89,900.00 to provide an assessment of lands with high ecological value and to develop an ecosystems services plan, and to approve a project contingency of $8,990.00. - Council Member Turk requested that this item he pulled from the Consent Agenda. Council Member Turk explained she noticed specific items were missing from the scope of work and staff review form. The specific items were previously identified in a resolution that passed in 2021. Council Member Turk explained that she wanted the contractor to review all the documents from the previous resolution and to provide the revised documentation that included the missing information. Peter Nierengarten, Environmental Director, thanked Council Member Turk for pointing out that the scope of work was missing information. He talked about the City's climate work and how this agenda item fits into the energy plan. Mr. Nierengarten explained that he did not see any issue with adding the missing items to the scope of work. Council Member Harvey asked if adding the missing items would impact the budget 113 West Mountain Fayetteville. AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www fayetleville-ar.gov City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 5 of 15 Mr. Nierengarten explained that he did not know and would reach out to the consultant to ask Council Member Bunch spoke about supporting a motion to table the item for one month. Council Member Harvey moved to table the resolution until the October 4, 2022 City Council meeting. Council Member Hertzberg seconded the motion. Upon roll call the resolution passed unanimously. Reallocate CDBG-C V Funding for Covid-19 Outreach, Testing and Protection: A resolution to approve a budget adjustment in the total amount of $557,298.00 to reallocate CDBG-CV funding for Covid-19 outreach, testing and protection. Council Member Scroggin recused himself from voting on the agenda item. Yolanda Fields, Community Resources Director/Equity Officer, explained that the agenda packet for the item reflected HUD approved the reallocations requested by the City. She went on to explain that this item was being brought before Council in order to reimburse the City's budget for expenditures that were incurred for the CDBG-CV program. The City Council received 4 public comments regarding this item. Council Member Kinion referenced the information that was provided to the City Council through public comments. He went on to explain that based on his understanding of the public comments, there was no set deadline for the item to be approved by. Council Member Killion explained that the reason why the City of Fayetteville has committees and advisory boards is to vet agenda items before the item is voted on by City Council. He finalized his comments by explaining that the administration's staff and the advisory board will need to work together in order to vet the item and to provide transparency before the item is voted on by City Council. Council Member Turk asked Melissa Terry, who had provided a public comment, if she had received confirmation that there was no deadline to apply for the funds from Mr. Cook, HUD representative. Melissa Terry explained that she sent an email to him with the information he had given her over the phone. She went on to explain that if what she had written in the email was wrong, he would have contacted her back. Council Member Turk finished her questions and comments by explaining she was primarily concerned with if there was a deadline or not in order to apply for these funds. Council Member Bunch asked when the CDAP Advisory Board was scheduled to meet again. Ms.Fields: They meet the third Wednesday ofthe month. The only thing l would have to research is, if it is going to totally change, then we are starting anew. That would require another 30-day comment period and a public meeting. Then resubmit to HUD for approval. I am not contradicting 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72791 (479) 575-8323 wwwlayetlevllle-ar9ov City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 6 of 15 but 1 can also get this in writing. There is an end date to this. There must be 80% of the total funding spent by the end of the year. Then we have until January 23, 2023 to spend the balance. Kit Williams, City Attorney, explained to the City Council that staff should have answers to their questions within two weeks. Council Member Kinion: Kit, do you have a way of putting that together quickly? You had a list of what was important together. I would like to modify my amendment to include all of what you just mentioned. Mr. Williams: Basically, it would be a motion to table to the next City Council meeting, with the referral to the committee for their report on whatever they would like to do. So, with response from Yolanda about whether we have any deadline problems and how much we would actually have to do if a committee was making a recommendation and the administration was making a recommendation to change this. Would we need to go back all the way to the start or not? The record is right here. Council Member Kinion withdrew his initial motion and then went on to provide an amendment that was voted on. Council Member Bunch explained her understanding of the process to refer an agenda item to a committee. She went on to explain that the committees just make recommendations, but the City Council makes the final decision. Council Member Kinion moved to refer the resolution to the CDAP Advisory Board and table the item until the September 20, 2022 City Council meeting. Council Member Harvey seconded the motion. Upon roll call the resolution passed 7-0. Council Member Kinion, Wiederkehr, Bunch, Turk, Hertzberg, Harvey, and Jones voted yes. Council Member Scroggin recused. Unfinished Business Raze and Removal of Structures at 2141 N Green Acres Rd.: A resolution to order the Razing and Removal of a dilapidated and unsafe structure on property owned by Rose Mary Austin located at 2141 North Green Acres Road in the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and to approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $33,894.00 At the April 5, 2022 City Council meeting this item was tabled until the May 3, 2022 City Council meeting. At the May 3, 2022 City Council meeting this agenda item was tabled to the July 5, 2022 City Council meeting. This agenda item was tabled to the September 6, 2022 City Council Meeting. Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director, explained that the property had been sold and the deed had been filed with the County Circuit Clerk. He went on to explain that if the Council voted to table the item indefinitely it would give staff time to reach out to the new owners of the property in order to bring the property into compliance with the City's code. Mr. Curth also 113 Weal Mountain FayelleNlle, An 72701 (479) 575-8323 www.layelleville-ar.gov City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 7 of 15 verbalized that if the City was unable to contact the new owner, then the process of raze and removal would start over. Council Member Wiederkehr moved to table the resolution indefinitely. Council Member Hertzberg seconded the motion. Upon roll call the resolution passed unanimously. New Business: Amend §157.02 Development: An ordinance to amend § 157.02 Development in chapter 157 Notification and Public Hearings of the Unified Development Code to require public notification of administrative items and variances considered by the Planning Commission. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance. Bruin Bostick, Long Range Planning/Special Projects Manager, explained the required process of public notification for certain planning items. She went on to explain that development variances and administrative items do not currently have a public notification requirement. She finished by explaining that by amending city code to require development variances and administrative items to have public notification would provide clarity to the City's code. Council Member Harvey asked about short-term rentals. She explained that she had received a letter at her home. The letter was notifying her of a conditional use permit in her area. Ms. Bostick provided clarification that this change only affects § 157.02 and that conditional use permits are located at § 157.05. Council Member Kinion explained he wanted to leave the item on the first reading. Council Member Turk expressed her appreciation of staff for bringing the item forward. She went on to explain that most of the public comments she has received while being a council member have been from individuals who thought that once the sign was taken down on the property the City had made the final decision, when in fact, the item had not been before Council yet. She requested that the topic of keeping the signage up be included in the discussion. Council Member Wiederkehr explained that he felt new signage should be posted. That way citizens would know the dates that the item will be before the City Council. Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director, expressed his appreciation for Council Member Turk bringing up the issue regarding additional notification to the public. He went on to explain that he and Ms. Bostick plan on taking the issue of public notification to the Planning Commission. Mr. Curth felt that he would be able to provide additional solutions either at the second meeting in September or the first meeting in October. Council Member Turk expressed her appreciation for staff. She also explained she looked forward to additional discussion regarding the topic of public notification. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 ani fayetleville-ar.gov City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 8 of 15 Council Member Harvey explained that she supported leaving the ordinance on the first reading but would also support moving it forward to the second reading. Council Member Kinion explained by leaving it on the first reading, since there may be some amendments to the ordinance, gives the Council more time to decide. This ordinance was left on the First Reading Amend §97.070 Recreational Activities at Lakes Fayetteville, Sequoyah and Wilson: An ordinance to amend §97.070 Recreational Activities at Lakes Fayetteville, Sequoyah and Wilson to remove required fees at Lake Sequoyah. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance Alison Jumper, Parks and Recreation Director, explained the City of Fayetteville currently manages Lake Wilson, lake Sequoyah and Lake Fayetteville. Currently fees for boating and fishing are required at Lake Fayetteville and Sequoyah. Due to recent changes in how the Mariana is operated the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommended amending the ordinance. Ms. Jumper listed the type of permits that the City of Fayetteville has available for fishing. She explained that amending this code would open the accessibility of these lakes for individuals. Council Member Turk congratulated Ms. Jumper on the interview she had given that morning with KUAF. Council Member Turk talked about the impact on budget and asked if the City of Fayetteville was paying the contractor who ran the marina. Ms. Jumper answered with yes Council Member Turk talked about the revenue being neutral since these funds were being used to pay the contractor who ran the marina. Ms. Jumper explained that the cost of the contractor was more than what the City received in fees. Council Member Harvey 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 Harvey asked for the relationship between the City and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission be documented. She asked for Ms. Jumper to explain the advantage of the relationship. Ms. Jumper explained that the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) creates activities for lakes, but they have a difficult time doing this for lakes that require fees. The AGFC will also 113 West Mountain Fayetteville. AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 y w fayetteville-ar.gov City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 9 of 15 stock the lake with fish if the lake does not require its visitors to pay a fee. The visitor would still be required to have a valid fishing license through the state. Council Member Harvey 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 6597 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk RZN 22-030 (2178 E. Huntsville Rd./Alban): An ordinance to rezone that property described in rezoning petition RZN 22-030 located at 2178 East Huntsville Road in Ward I for approximately 6.01 acres from RSF-4, Residential Single -Family, 4 units per acre and R-O, Residential -Office to CS, Community Services. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance. Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director, described the location and area around the property. Hydric soils were found on the property along with a drainage ditch. Staff found the rezone to be compatible with the future land use map but noted that the rezone would change the tree canopy standard from 20 — 25%to a 20% standard. The Planning Commission unanimously approved the rezone 8-0. Chris Jones, Applicant's Representative, introduced himself and explained he was available to answer any questions. Mayor Jordan asked Council Member Harvey if she had received any comments regarding this item. Council Member Harvey explained she had not received any comments regarding this item. Council Member Jones explained he had not received any comments regarding this item. The City Council received 1 public comment regarding this item. Council Member Bunch asked staff to verify if one house was already located on the property. Mr. Curth responded and verified that there is one house on the property. Council Member Bunch talked about the style of the home being unique to Northwest Arkansas and provided a historical recount of the surrounding area. She also explained that she had received one public comment that was not in favor of approving this item. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www (ayetleville-ar.gov City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 10 of 15 Council Member Harvey asked for Mr. Curth to describe the topography of the property. Mr. Curth provided the following details regarding the topography; 2.5% grade slope from the southeast to the northwest, pond, and drainage into the pond that flows east. Council Member Harvey asked when the hydric soil would be reviewed. Mr. Curth explained that it would be reviewed when the development request was submitted to the City. He also provided an example of a past agenda item where the hydric soil was evaluated. Council Member Harvey 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 Harvey 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 6598 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk VAC 22-018 (W. Sligo St and S. Razorback Rd/Meadow Vale Development, LLC): An ordinance to approve VAC 22-018 for property located at West Sligo Street and South Razorback Road in Ward I to vacate a portion of street right-of-way. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance. Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director, explained that the applicant had contacted him and asked for the item to be tabled until the October 4, 2022 City Council meeting. Council Member Hertzberg moved to table the resolution until the October 4, 2022 City Council meeting. Council Member Jones seconded the motion. Upon roll call the resolution passed unanimously. This ordinance was left on the first reading and was tabled to the October 4, 2022 City Council meeting. Amend §31.30 Office of City Clerk - Treasurer: An ordinance to amend §31.30 Office of City Clerk - Treasurer (c) Duties to Expand and Clarify the City Clerk's Custodial and Destruction 113 West Mountain Fayetteville. AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 ..fsyetteville-ar.9nv City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page I of 15 of City Records Duties. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance. Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer, explained that the ordinance was brought forward in order to ensure the City's code matched Arkansas State Statute. She recognized two members of her team that handle the destruction process, Jeans Mathis and Christine Rea. She also thanked them for their work and for the work that City Attorney Kit Williams completed on researching and drafting the ordinance. Ms. Paxton provided information regarding a project her team has been working on that will ensure all records in storage are accounted for and documented in a database management system, at no additional cost to the City. Ms. Paxton thanked Council Member Turk and Council Member Scroggin for their assistance with document destruction days and appreciated the feedback she had received from Council Member Scroggin regarding the process. Kit Williams, City Attorney, thanked Ms. Paxton for her work on the amendment and explained that the amendment will help his office in the future identity who to ask to certify records if the City is in litigation. Council Member Scroggin moved to suspend the rules and go to the second reading. Council Member Harvey seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance. Council Member Scroggin moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading. Council Member Harvey seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance. Council Member Wiederkehr thanked Council Member Scroggin and Turk for the assistance they provided throughout the document destruction process. Council Member Turk thanked Ms. Paxton and her team for their work. She explained she appreciated their steps in ensuring the efficiency of processes within the office and thanked them for their professionalism. Mayor Jordan asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed unanimously. Ordinance 6599 as Recorded in the offwe of the City Clerk Nelson Hackett Historical Marker: A resolution to allow the installation of an historical marker in honor of Nelson Hackett in the city flower bed in front of the Bank of Fayetteville. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville. AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetleville-ar.gov City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 12 of 15 Council Member Jones asked for J.L. Jennings, Chair of the Black Heritage Preservation Commission and Britin Bostick, Long Range Planning/Special Projects Manager, to present the item. J.L. Jennings Chair of the Black Heritage Preservation Commission explained the history of Nelson Hackett and the significance of what the marker would stand for; equality, diversity, and opposing discrimination. Mr. Jennings referenced the presentation that Dr. Pierce and Dr. Banton had given to the City Council Members and explained that Nelson Hackett's story is one of freedom, perseverance, pain, and inspiration. Council Member Bunch asked about the design of the marker and asked to see a picture of it. J.L. Jennings explained the size of the bronze marker is 18in. by 22in. It will be attached to the top of a pole. Council Member Jones thanked the City Council for creating the Black Heritage Preservation Commission. He also talked about the work that the Commission has completed over the past year. The City Council received I public comment regarding this item. Council Member Harvey thanked Council Member Jones and the Black Heritage Preservation Commission for bringing the item forward and for all their work. She also spoke about the placement and the potential need for lighting on the marker. Council Member Turk echoed some of the comments made by Council Member Harvey. She also thanked the University of Arkansas professors that have completed work on the item. Council Member Bunch echoed the comments made by Council Member Harvey and Council Member Turk. Council Member Harvey moved to approve the resolution. Council Member Scroggin seconded the motion. Upon roll call the resolution passed unanimously. Resolution 208-22 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk Rename Archibald Yell Boulevard to Nelson Hackett Boulevard: A resolution to rename Archibald Yell Boulevard to Nelson Hackett Boulevard. Council Member Jones referenced the resolution that passed in 2020 that declared racism as a public health emergency. He also spoke about the mission of the Black Heritage Preservation Commission to recognize, acknowledge, protect and preserve historical black structures and cemeteries in honor of the vision, accomplishment and perseverance of the black families who first came to live in Fayetteville. He thanked Mayor Jordan for the support he has shown over the years 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 www.fayeaeWle-ar.gov City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 13 of 15 to the black community in Fayetteville and explained renaming the street would give an opportunity for healing and to embrace diversity. Mayor Jordan asked if J.L. Jennings had any additional information to share about this agenda item. J.L. Jennings explained that the symbolism associated with changing the street name is the reason why he supported changing the name. Mr. Jennings talked about Nelson Hackett's history and his significance in the City of Fayetteville. The City Council received 5 public comments regarding this item. Council Member Motion explained that he had been contacted by the neighbors in this area and the individuals who own businesses. The owners and neighbors felt like they had been left out of the discussion to rename the street and wanted to table the item to give everyone more time to learn about the potential change. He talked about the importance of the work of the Black Heritage Preservation Commission and provided examples of when street names have changed in the past. Council Member Jones explained that Britin Bostick, Long Range Planning/Special Projects Manager, was available to answer questions about the agenda item. He asked Ms. Bostick to provide the information that the Black Heritage Preservation Commission reviewed before the Commission made their decision. Brifin Bostick, Long Range Planning/Special Projects Manager, stepped up to the microphone and provided information regarding the mapping system that shows parcels in the City of Fayetteville. She explained that 18 total parcels touched Archibald Yell Boulevard and distinguished which parcels had addresses versus didn't. Mayor Jordan asked if Ms. Bostick had a comparison number of parcels for Archibald Yell versus how many parcels touched 6" Street, now known as M.L.K Jr. Boulevard Street, when it was renamed. Ms. Bostick explained that she did not have that information readily available. She also explained that when the 18 parcels are broken down by addresses only 8 show an address on Archibald Yell Boulevard. Council Member Kinion asked what the process was for when 0 Street was renamed to M.L.K Jr. Boulevard. He explained that he remembered a transition period. Mayor Jordan explained that there was a transition period. During the period of transition people continued to use their old address for 2 or 3 years since the name change was initially an honorary street name change. Kit Williams, City Attorney, spoke and provided confirmation of the transition period 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 wwwfayettevilie-ar.9ov City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 14 of 15 Council Member Kinion spoke again in favor of holding the item for two weeks. He explained that the time would allow peoples voices to be heard that might not have had a chance to speak. Council Member Jones thanked Council Member Kinion for expressing the need of public comment. He went on to explain that if the name does change there will be a transition period for people and the change would not become effective until the beginning of the year. Council Member Jones explained how the street renaming would affect people had already been discussed. Council Member Hertzberg explained that she had taken a petition around the neighborhood before she brought an item forward to rename Porter Road to Stephen Carr Memorial Boulevard and suggested that this process could be done with the agenda item. Council Member Jones wanted to know if the Council had any more details to provide to the neighbors for the Council to feel that enough dialogue had happened. Council Member Bunch explained that she wanted to give the neighbors two more weeks in order to give them time to become more familiar with the agenda item. She also provided an answer to Council Member Jones' question and said there aren't any more details that needed to be provided. Council Member Kinion offered an idea to have the Black Heritage Preservation Commission invite the neighbors to their next meeting. This would allow more opportunity for dialogue. Council Member Jones thanked the Council Members for their suggestions. Council Member Wiederkehr presented an amendment to the resolution. He explained his amendment was to rename Archibald Yell to Henderson Road to honor Ebenezar and Clara Henderson. The Council Member explained he put the amendment forward due to the educational contributions of the Henderson family to Fayetteville. Council Member Jones explained the process that the Black Heritage Preservation Committee went through before they made the decision to put forward Nelson Hackett's name. Council Member Jones expressed the importance of the City Council listening to the boards, committees, and commissions that they create. Council Member Bunch spoke about her preference to just consider the renaming of Archibald Yell Boulevard to Nelson Hackett and to not add additional confusion to the conversation. Mayor Jordan asked if Council Member Jones would like to provide any additional comments before the Council voted. Council Member Jones vocalized and reiterated that he, Ms. Bostick, and Mr. Jennings have taken the suggestions provided and will work to create dialogue with the neighbors. Mayor Jordan indicated that he had gone through the same process in the past when li's Street was renamed to M.L.K Jr. Boulevard. He went on to explain that his preference was to just consider the renaming to Nelson Hackett. 113 West Mountain Fayetl.Ale, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 wwwJayetleville-ar.gov City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 15 of 15 Council Member Kinion moved to table the resolution until the September 20, 2022 City Council meeting. Council Member Bunch seconded the motion. Upon roll call the resolution passed unanimously. This resolution was tabled to the September 20, 2022 City Council meeting. Announcements: Lisa Thurber, Communications & Marketing Director, explained that The Ramble would be opening on Thursday at 4:45 p.m. Mayor Jordan reminded everyone that the ARPA Workshop meeting would take place the following evening at 5:30 p.m. City Council Agenda Session Presentations: City Council Tour: Ad'our ent: 5:32 M zz���Utii ioneld Jorda ayor 113 West Mountain Fayeltevllle, AR 72701 (479) 575-6323 www layetleville-ar.gov