City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 2:00 p.m.


City Hall
2 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401
www.savannahga.gov
SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL

Van R. Johnson, II, Mayor
Kesha Gibson-Carter, Post 1, At-large
Alicia Miller Blakely, Post 2, At-large
Bernetta B. Lanier, District 1
Detric Leggett, District 2
Linda Wilder-Bryan, District 3
Nick Palumbo, District 4, Vice-Chairman
Dr. Estella Edwards Shabazz, District 5, Mayor Pro Tem
Kurtis Purtee, District 6
Joseph A. Melder, City Manager
Mark Massey, City Clerk
R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney





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Meeting will begin at 2:00p.m.

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August 10, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for August 10, 2023.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Special Meeting regarding the 2023 Millage Rate Held on July 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
Exhibit 1: DRAFT MINUTES_July 27, 2023 City Council Special Meeting.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on July 27, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.
Exhibit 1: DRAFT MINUTES - July 27, 2023 City Council Workshop.pdf
4. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on July 27, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
5. A Presentation by the Employee Engagement Team Recognizing the Second Quarter 2023 Employee of the Quarter
6. A Proclamation Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity.
7. An Appearance by Denise Watts, the Newly Appointed 25th Superintendent of Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
8. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Derrick Law-Staton for Sloppee Toppee, a Restaurant Located at 1308 Montgomery Street Between West Anderson and West Henry Streets in Aldermanic District 2. (Continued from the August 10th City Council Meeting at the petitioner’s request.)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Report - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
Exhibit 4: Security Plan - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
Exhibit 5: Measurement Report - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
9. Approval to add Class C (Liquor) (By the Drink) with Sunday Sales Alcohol License to the Existing Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) with Sunday Sales to Meng Wang for Juicy Seafood, a Restaurant, Located at 7805 Abercorn Street Suite 15. The establishment is located between Mall Boulevard and Echols Street in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1- Juicy Seafood Checklist.pdf
Exhibit 2-Juicy Seafood Density Map.pdf
Exhibit 3- Juicy Seafood Alcohol Reports.pdf
Exhibit 4- Juicy Seafood Measurement Report.pdf
Exhibit 5- Juicy Seafood Security Plan.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
10. Zoning Map Amendment for Bryan Wardlaw from Landmark 24 on Behalf of William Fawcett (owner) to Rezone ~105 Acres on Wild Heron Road (PIN 21003 03001) from A-1 (Agriculture-1) to RSF-5 (Residential Single Family-5) and RMF-1 (Residential Multifamily-1) with Conditions. Aldermanic District 6 (File No. 22-002692-ZA). [Continued to the November 21, 2023 Agenda per the Petitioner's Request]
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Wild Heron Road (File-no-22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Context Aerial Map for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Maps for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Traffic Impact Analysis for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 5: Typical Street Sections for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 6: Development Standards for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 7: Wild Heron Initial Master Plan.pdf
Exhibit 8: Wild Heron Master Plan with Conditons.pdf
CONSENT AGENDA - (This section shall include all routine items for which it is anticipated there will be no debate or requests for public input. Any Alderman can remove consent items for discussion or separate consideration.)
PURCHASING ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Guardrail Repair and Installation with E & D Contracting Services, Inc. (LOCAL)(DBE) in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000. The Street Maintenance Department will use this contract to repair damaged guardrails throughout the City. (Mobility Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Guardrail Repair.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes- Guardrail Repair.pdf
12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Renewal and Modification No. 1 for Pressure Washing Services with Samjay Services, Inc.(LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000. This contract is used citywide to provide pressure washing services for City of Savannah facilities and assets.(Facilities Maintenance)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Samjay Pressure Washing Service.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Samjay Pressure Washing Service.pdf
13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Multi-Station Play Structure with Gametime c/o Dominica Recreation Products, Inc., in the Amount of $75,966. The play structure will be used to expand the current playground feature at Daffin Park and restore the unit to its original size for children ages 5-12. (Recreation and Leisure Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Daffin Park Multi-Station Play Structure.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Daffin Park Multi-Station Play Structure.pdf
14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Court Makers, Inc. for the Reconstruction of Two Basketball Courts at Forsyth Park and Two Basketball Courts at West Side Park, and Three Tennis Courts at Daffin Park in an Amount Not to Exceed $588,230. The reconstruction will ensure the safety of the public by excavating and leveling the surface and improving the amenity by installing new asphalt, court lines, fencing, goals, and nets. (Recreation & Leisure Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Athletic Court Resurfacing.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Athletic Court Resurfacing.pdf
15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Dan Foss Variable Frequency Device with Goforth Williamson, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $101,617. The Industrial & Domestic Treatment Plant will utilize this equipment to replace the previously failed Dan Foss Unit. (I & D Water Treatment Plant)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Dan Foss Variable Frequency Device.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Dan Fross Variable Frequency Device.pdf
16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Professional Services to Assist in the Revenue Solution Selection with InfoTech Research Group in an Amount Not to Exceed $146,000. The Innovation and Technology Department (IT) will use the consultant for RFP development, facilitating proposal scoring and vendor demonstrations with the goal of selecting the best fit solution for the City. (IT)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Revenue Solution Selection.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Revenue Solution Selection.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
17. Approval of the Distribution of Advertising (Official Vacation Planners) in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, in the Amount of $49,372.
18. Approval to Participate in Co-Op International Marketing Events in the UK, Ireland, and Locally, in the Amount of $150,000.
19. Approval of Amendment No. 1 with CHA Consulting, Inc., for Additional Design Work on the Construct Auxiliary Parking Lots Project, in the Amount of $43,470.
20. Approval of Task Work Order No. 28 with AECOM, for Design Services for the New Ticket Counter Conveyor and Airline Ticket Office Renovations Project, in the Amount of $311,104.
21. Approval to Enter into a Reimbursable Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to Upgrade the Mark 1F Instrument Landing System (ILS) for Runway 01, in the Amount of $1,165,436.
22. Approval to Procure One Passenger Stairway Truck from Technology International, Inc., in the Amount of $209,500.
23. Approval to Procure Budgeted Environmental Services Supplies from Home Depot, Haskins-Doyle Chemical & Supply, South-Eastern Paper Group, and Unipak Corporation, in the Amount NTE $500,000.
24. Approval for Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, Inc. to Purchase Property Liability Insurance for 2023-2024, in the Amount of $807,187.
25. Approval to Procure One Backhoe Frontend Loader from Yancey Brothers – CAT Equipment, in the Amount of $84,783.
26. Approval to Procure Two 4x4 Tractors from Tidewater AG, in the Amount of $300,000.
27. Approval of an Annual Contract with GoApron for a Gate Management System, in the Amount of $44,500.
28. Approval to Ratify the Acceptance of Airport Improvement Program Grant Offer No. 3-13-0100-074-2023 from the Federal Aviation Administration, in the Amount of $1,579,469.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
AGREEMENTS
29. Approval of a Water and Sewer Agreement with the Chatham County Board of Commissioners for the Chatham County New Trial Courts Building. This is for a development consisting of a new four story trial court building in the President Street Plant Service area.
Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - Chatham County New Trail Courts Building.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
30. Authorize the City Manager to Approve an Easement in Connection with the Renovation Project to the Tomochichi Federal Courthouse at 125 Bull Street
Exhibit 1 - GSA Easement Map.pdf
Exhibit 2 - GSA Non Exclusive Easement Agreement.pdf
Exhibit 3 - GSA Easement Location Exhibit.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS
31. Approval of Theme, Location and Preliminary Design for a Commemorative Fountain in honor of Mary R. Myrick in Kavanaugh Park Within the Ardsley Park/Chatham Crescent Neighborhood
Exhibit 1: Submittal Packet - 23-002804-MON Kavanaugh Park.pdf
Exhibit 2: Board Recommendation - 23-002804-MON Kavanaugh Park.pdf
32. Approval of a Major Subdivision, Cobblestone Subdivision Phase-1 70 Lots (Lots 10-26, 34-45, & 63-103). The property is in Alderman District 5 at Street Location: Bush Road, adjacent to the Savannah and Ogeechee Canal, southwest of Little Neck Road
Exhibit 1: Plat: Major Subdivision: Cobblestone Subdivision Phase-1 70 Lots (Lots 10-26, 34-45, & 63-103).pdf
Exhibit 2: Cobblestone Overall Site Plan.pdf
Exhibit 3: Cobblestone Phase 1.pdf
Exhibit 4: Private Bridge Easement & Maintenance agreement Cobblestone Phase 1.pdf
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