City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 2:00p.m.
Via ZOOM


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, Chairman
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
Michael Brown, City Manager
Mark Massey, City Clerk
R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney

NOTE TO AUDIENCE

Meeting will begin at 2:00p.m.

To View Live Meeting Online, Please Click HERE

PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED

Register HERE to Speak during the Live Meeting for Public Hearing Agenda Items (registration link available no later than by 5p.m. on the Monday prior to the City Council Meeting date)

Please limit comments to 2 minutes.

 
August 12, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for August 12, 2021
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of Minutes for the Special Called Meeting (Mid-Year Budget Workshop) held on July 13, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Agenda Plus_SCM DRAFT MINUTES_July 13, 2021 City Council Special Meeting (re_ 2021 Mid-Year Budget Workshop).pdf
3. Approval of Minutes for the Special Called Meeting (Fairgrounds Presentations) held on July 15, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
Agenda Plus_SCM DRAFT MINUTES_July 15, 2021 City Council Special Meeting (re_ Fairgrounds Property Development Conceptual Presentations).pdf
4. Approval of Minutes for the Work Session & City Manager's Briefing held on July 22, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
Agenda Plus_WS DRAFT MINUTES_July 22, 2021 City Council Workshop.pdf
5. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on July 22, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
Agenda Plus_RM DRAFT MINUTES_July 22, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
6. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine)(By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Wen Zhang for OD Crab House, a New Restaurant at 1915 E.Victory Dr., between Skidaway Rd. and Harry S. Truman Pkwy in District 3. No Concerns by Savannah Police Department or Neighborhood Association. No Issues with Litter or Loitering at Location. Distance Measurement Met.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - OD Crab House Savannah20210727_16224355.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - OD Crab House Savannah20210727_16232589.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - OD Crab House Savannah20210727_16240848.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - OD Crab House Savannah20210727_16250716.pdf
Exhibit 5: Overlay Map for Skidaway Rd20210805_17204785.pdf
7. Approval of Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine)(By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to M. Douglas Godley for Ballastone Inn, at 14 Oglethorpe Ave., Between Bull St. and Drayton St. in District 2. No concerns Noted by Neighborhood Association or the Police. No Issues with Littering or Loitering. (Existing Business/New Owner)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Ballastone Inn20210727_16140327.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Ballastone Inn20210727_16154010.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Ballastone Inn20210727_16162740.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Ballastone Inn20210727_16174992.pdf
8. Approval of Class C (Wine) and Class G (Wine)(Complimentary) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Angela King for Presidents Quarter, an Inn at 225 E. President St., Between Abercorn St. and Lincoln St. in District 2. No concerns Noted by Neighborhood Association or the Police. No Issues with Littering or Loitering. (Existing Business/New Owner)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Presidents Quarter Inn20210727_16261609.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Presidents Quarter Inn20210727_16270400.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Presidents Quarter Inn20210727_16274071.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Presidents Quarter Inn20210727_16294759.pdf
9. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine)(By the Package) Alcohol License to Vinaybhai Patel for Eagle Market, a Convenience Store, at 2120 W. Bay St. in District 1. Original License Issued Before Alcohol Overlay District; Time Period for Re-establishing Use Met. No concerns by Police or Neighborhood Association. No Issues with Littering or Loitering. Distance Measurement Met. Existing Business/New Owner
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Eagle Market20210727_16184639.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Eagle Market20210727_16201330.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Report - Eagle Market20210727_16210033.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Eagle Market20210727_16214542.pdf
Exhibit 5: Overlay Map for West Bay Street Area20210805_17274807.pdf
10. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine)(By the Drink) and Class A (Wine)(Caterer) Alcohol License and Resolution Providing Zoning Conditions (See Exhibit 6 for Details) to Robert Evangelista for Bellwether House, A New Hotel at 211 E. Gaston St., Between Abercorn and Lincoln St. in District 2. No Concerns by Police or Issues with Littering or Loitering. Distance Measurement Met. (Item Cont’d from 7/22)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Bellwether House.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Bellwether House.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Bellwether House.pdf
Exhibit 4: Zoning Report - Bellwether House.pdf
Exhibit 5: Measurement Report - Bellwether House.pdf
Exhibit 6: Resolution of Zoning Conditions for Bellwhether House.pdf
Exhibit 7: Signed Good Neighborhood Agreement
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
11. Petition of Phillip R. McCorkle from McCorkle, Johnson & McCoy, LLP (Petitioner) on behalf of Whitaker @ Charlton Lane, LLC (Owner) for a Special Use Permit to have a Restaurant at 348 Whitaker Street (PIN 20032 05001). Aldermanic District 2. File No. 21-002772-ZA.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 348 Whitaker Street
12. Petition of Bob Isaacson (Agent) on behalf of Savannah Core (Owner) to Amend the Zoning Map for 527 E. 39th Street (PIN 20075 05010) from TN-2 (Traditional Neighborhood-2) to East Broad Market Lofts PUD. Aldermanic District 2. (File No. 21-002411-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet 21-002411-ZA
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance 20-002411-ZA
Exhibit 3: East Broad Market Lofts PUD Proposed Map
13. Petition of Bob Isaacson (Agent) on behalf of Savannah Core (Owner) to Amend East Broad Market Lofts PUD to include 527 E. 39th Street (PIN 20075 05010). Aldermanic District 2. (File No. 21-002377-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Report File No. 21-002377-ZA
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance 21-002377-ZA
Exhibit 3: East Broad Market Lofts Proposed PUD Map
14. Petition of Chris Rowland on behalf of Macmillan Properties, Inc. to Rezone a Portion of Ogeechee Road (PIN 20873 01003) from B-C (Business Community) to I-L (Light Industrial). Aldermanic District 1. (File No. 21-001285-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Ogeechee Road (File No. 21-001285-ZA)
Exhibit 2: Final Plat for Lot Recombination (File No. 21-001285-ZA)
Exhibit 3: Parcels 1 and 2
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
15. Petition of Bob Isaacson (Agent) on behalf of Savannah Core (Owner) to Amend the Zoning Map for 527 E. 39th Street (PIN 20075 05010) from TN-2 (Traditional Neighborhood-2) to East Broad Market Lofts PUD. Aldermanic District 2. (File No. 21-002411-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet File No. 21-002411-ZA
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance 20-002411-ZA
Exhibit 3: East Broad Market Lofts Proposed PUD Map
16. Petition of Bob Isaacson (Agent) on behalf of Savannah Core (Owner) to Amend East Broad Market Lofts PUD to include 527 E. 39th Street (PIN 20075 05010). Aldermanic District 2. (File No. 21-002377-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Report File No. 21-002377-ZA
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance 21-002377-ZA
Exhibit 3: East Broad Market Lofts Proposed PUD Map
17. Petition of Chris Rowland on behalf of Macmillan Properties, Inc. to Rezone a Portion of Ogeechee Road (PIN 20873 01003) from B-C (Business Community) to I-L (Light Industrial). Aldermanic District 1. (File No. 21-001285-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet File No. 21-001285-ZA
Exhibit 2: Final Plat for Lot Recombination File No. 21-001285-ZA
Exhibit 3: Parcels 1 and 2
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
18. Approval to Amend the 2021 Revenue Ordinance, Adopt the 2021 Property Tax Millage Rate, and Adopt the Special Service District Tax Rate for the Water Transportation District
Exhibit 1: 2021 Millage Rate Ordinance.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)
19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Office and General Furnishings for the Enmarket Arena with Center Office Systems Inc. (Local) in the Amount of $627,677. Over 1,000 items will be Procured, Including 800 Chairs, 6 Sofas and Loveseats, 130 Tables and other Items that will be Placed Throughout the Arena. Facility will Open in February 2022. Expenditure Included in Project Budget.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes.pdf
Exhibit 3: Arena Office and General Furniture Specs.pdf
Exhibit 4: Fee Sheet.pdf
20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Two Electric-Powered Ice Resurfacing Machines for the Enmarket Arena with All Star Arenas in the Amount of $299,999. Equipment will be used to Clean and Properly Maintain the Ice Rink to Ensure Safe Conditions for Skaters. Two Electric Charging Stations are also Included in the Purchase Amount. Expenditure Included in Project Budget.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes.pdf
21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Expansion of Greenwich Cemetery, Located at 330 Greenwich Road, with Sandhill ALS Construction Inc in the Amount of $231,970. Project will Create Space for 1,978 Burial Plots which can be Sold to the General Public, Generating an Estimated $2.2 Million Dollars in Revenue (40% Goes to Cemetery Capital Funds/60% Goes to Perpetual Care Trust).
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes
22. Notification of an Emergency Procurement of Yard Waste Disposal Services with Waste Management of Georgia in the Amount of $135,660. Used to Dispose of Vegetative Material Collected by Sanitation Staff from Sept. 2020 to Mar. 2021. Previous Vendor was Unable to Continue Providing Services Due to a Fire at Its Location. Council Approved a New Service Contract with Daly Organics, LLC in March 2021.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification
Exhibit 2: Notification of Emergency Procurement
Exhibit 3: Purchasing Notes
23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Dredging Services, which will be Used to Remove 3,500 Cubic Yards of Alum Sludge from a Pond at the I & D Plant, with C & M Dredging, Inc. in the Amount of $131,250. Sludge is Dried On-site and Transported to the Dean Forest Landfill. Dredging is Required to Meet Georgia Environmental Protection Division Requirements.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification
Exhibit 2: Specifications
Exhibit 3:Purchasing Note
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Close-Out Modification for City Hall Third Floor Renovations with Landmark Preservation in the Amount of $38,107. Project Includes Flooring Replacement and Restoration, Window and Ceiling Replacement, Cabinet Installation, and Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Upgrades. Modification was for Additional HVAC, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Work
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
25. Recommend Approval to Procure Three Replacement Self-Contained Compactors from Reaction Distributing, Inc., $67,467
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
26. Nomination of Mr. Rob Hessler to the Cultural Affairs Commission for a Three-Year Term ending December 31, 2023, as recommended by Alderman Palumbo. There are a total of three (3) vacancies.
27. Consideration to Appoint Ms. Yolandra Shipp (D3) and Ms. Chrissy Flemming (D2) to the Savannah Development and Renewal Authority (SDRA) for Four-Year Terms ending December 31, 2024. This request was made by SDRA member, Hunter Hall, to ensure a quorum for meetings. There are a total of four (4) vacancies.
28. Nomination of Mr. Shane Lawson (District 6) to the Traffic Calming Committee, as recommended by Alderman Purtee for a Three-Year Term ending December 31, 2023.
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
29. Approval of a Resolution to Re-Designate the Pennsylvania Avenue, Martin Luther King, Jr./Montgomery Street Enterprise Zones as Qualifying Enterprise Zones Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 36-88-6 for a Period of Ten Years
Exhibit 1: Re-Designating Enterprise Zones Resolution
Exhibit 2: Enterprise Zone Renewal Data
30. Approval of a Resolution to Transfer Title to Property known as 225 Cumming Street to the Land Bank Authority for the Renovation of an Affordable Home
Exhibit 1: 225 Cumming Street Resolution.pdf
Exhibit 2: 225 Cumming Street Letter.pdf
Exhibit 3: 225 Cumming Street Transfer.pdf
31. Approval of a Resolution to Transfer Title to Property known as 618 Magazine Avenue to the Land Bank Authority for the Renovation of an Affordable Home
Exhibit 1: 618 Magazine Avenue Resolution.pdf
Exhibit 2: 618 Magazine Avenue Transfer (Heir).pdf
Exhibit 3: 618 Magazine Avenue Transfer (COS).pdf
32. Approval of a Resolution to Transfer Title to Property known as 1202 Graydon Street to the Land Bank Authority for the Renovation of an Affordable Home
Exhibit 1: 1202 Graydon Street Resolution.pdf
Exhibit 2: 1202 Graydon Street Letter.pdf
Exhibit 3: 1202 Graydon Street Transfer.pdf
33. Approval of a Resolution Accepting a $15,000 Donation from Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. into the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund
Exhibit 1: Truist Resolution.pdf
34. Approval of a Resolution Accepting a $7,000 Donation from Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. into the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund
Exhibit 1: Wells Fargo Resolution.pdf
35. Approval of a Resolution Accepting a $20,000 Donation from Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. into the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund
Exhibit 1: United Way Resolution.pdf
36. Approval of a Resolution Accepting a $10,000 Donation from Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. into the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund
Exhibit 1: Georgia Power Resolution.pdf
37. Approval of a Resolution Accepting a $2,000 Donation from Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. into the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund
Exhibit 1: George Bowen Resolution.pdf
38. Approval of the Mayor's Emergency Declaration Requiring Face Coverings or Masks be Worn in the City of Savannah During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
Exhibit 1: Resolution - July 26, 2021 Emergency Order.pdf
AGREEMENTS
39. Approval of an Employment Contract for the City Manager Appointee
Exhibit 1: Employment Agreement-Jay Melder.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
40. Approval of a Major Subdivision, The Remaining Portion of Parcel R-1, Eastern Wharf
Exhibit 1: Plat - Eastern Wharf Remaining Portion of Parcel R-1
41. Approval of a Major Subdivision, The Pines at New Hampstead Phase 2, Being a Portion of Parcel 1A
Exhibit 1: Plat - The Pines at New Hampstead Phase 2 Portion of Parcel 1A
Agenda Plus