City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, February 24, 2022 - 6:30 pm


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
Jay Melder, City Manager
Mark Massey, City Clerk
R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney

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February 24, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for February 24, 2022.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Special Called Meeting (Visioning Session) held on February 7, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
Exhibit 1: Minutes February 7, 2022 Special Meeting re Visioning Session.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing held on February 10, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Minutes - February 10, 2022 City Council Workshop.pdf
4. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on February 10, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Agenda Plus_RM DRAFT MINUTES_February 10, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
5. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Chengchen Xin for E Tang, a Restaurant at 513 E. Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite H, between Houston and Price Streets in Aldermanic District 2. (New Owner/New Location)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - E Tang.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - E Tang.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Documents - E Tang.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - E Tang.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - E Tang.pdf
6. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Daniel Mahowald for Burritos Pantano, a Restaurant at 314 Drayton Street in District 2. (New Owner/Existing Business)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Burritos Pantano.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Burritos Pantano.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Burritos Pantano.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Burritos Pantano.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Burrito's Pantano.pdf
7. Approval to Add a Class C (Liquor) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday to the Existing Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Liang Liu for King Cajun Seafood, a Restaurant at 7312 Hodgson Memorial Drive between Mall Boulevard and E. Montgomery Cross Road in Aldermanic District 4. (New Request/Existing Business)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - King Cajun Seafood.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - King Cajun Seafood.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - King Cajun Seafood.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - King Cajun Seafood.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - King Cajun Seafood.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)
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)
8. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification for Demolition of Structures with JCS Associates & Company (Local, SBE) in an Amount up to $97,143. The Code Compliance Department utilizes this contract for demolition of structures throughout the City. This modification is needed for the demolition of several structures on City Lot that are no longer used.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Demolition of Structures
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Demolition of Structures
9. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Sports Equipment with Thompson Sports Shop (Local) in the Amount up to $125,000. Sports equipment will be used for teams participating in youth sports programs. The items are being purchased as part of the City's initiative to improve recreation programs and services to the public and will allow the City to better support volunteer coaches.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Sport Equipment
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Sport Equipment
10. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Renewal for Third Party Administrator Adjusting Services for Workers Compensation and Auto Liability Claims with Gallagher Bassett for $228,384. These services are continuously needed to control workers’ compensation costs for employees injured on the job and auto liability costs associated with City vehicles involved in collisions.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Third Party Admin Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Third Party Admin Services.pdf
Exhibit 3: Auto Liabilty.pdf
Exhibit 4: Admin and Technology.pdf
11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Yard Waste Management with Atlantic Waste Services (Primary) and Waste Management of Georgia (Local) (Secondary) in an Amount up to $675,000. This service will be utilized to dispose of vegetative material collected by the City of Savannah's yard waste program. The program provides for resident's disposal services of up to 15 bags weekly.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Yard Waste Management
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Yard Waste Management
12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for One Ford Explorer SUV with Wade Ford in the Amount of $39,618. This replacement vehicle will serve the Fire Chief's office for both emergency and non-emergency situations, providing services to City of Savannah citizens and visitors.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Fire Chief SUV
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Fire Chief SUV
13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Three Forklifts with Octane Forklifts, Inc. in the Amount of $98,466. The three forklifts will be utilized by the Water Reclamation, Industrial and Domestic Water, and Fleet Services Departments. Two of the units are replacements, one is a new fleet addition.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Forklifts
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Forklifts
14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for 17 Marked Police Interceptor SUV's for the Patrol Division and Two Marked Interceptors for the K-9 Unit with Wade Ford in the Amount of $702,980. The vehicles will be utilized by the City of Savannah's K9 Unit and Patrol Division as replacement vehicles.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SPD Vehicles
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SPD Vehicles
15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for an Asset Management and Work Processing System with Woolpert, Inc. in the Amount of $130,000. This system will provide the Facility Maintenance and Operations Division with a streamlined and accurate platform to track the entire life cycle of facility assets, work orders completed, and inventory of parts used via the City Works platform.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Asset Management
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Asset Management
16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Network Maintenance, Purchases and Security with Layer 3 Communications, LLC (Local) in the Amount of $1,339,246. The Information Technology Department will use the service for hardware and software maintenance for designated equipment for the Juniper, Aruba, and Palo Alto Networks.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Network Maintenance, Purchases and Security.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Network Maintenance, Purchases and Security.pdf
17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Renovation of 2005 Waters Avenue with Johnson-Laux Construction (Local, DBE) in the Amount of $1,755,365. The contract is for the renovation of the former location of It's Amazing to house the Savannah Police Department's Savannah Impact Program (SIP).
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - 2005 Waters Ave Renovations
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - 2005 Waters Ave Renovations
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
18. Approval of a Contract with Park Assist for a System Upgrade to the Automated Parking Guidance System (APGS) in the Amount of $ 47,112.22.
Savannah Airport Software Proposal_1.26.22.pdf
19. Approval of Amendment No. 2 for the Employee Benefits and the Property & Casualty Insurance with USI Insurance Services in the Amount of $65,250.
Amendment No. Two to Contract Property and Casualty 02.08.2022.docx
20. Approval to Renew Contract for Professional Services with Ailevon Pacific Aviation Consulting in the Amount of $136,000.
Agreement for Consulting Services 010122 - 123122 (AILEVON PACIFIC AIR SERVICE CONSULTING).docx
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
21. Approval of a Resolution to Launch the Citywide Vision Zero Initiative with the Aim of Zero Fatalities and Serious Injuries within our Transportation System by the Year 2027.
Exhibit 1: Resolution - Vision Zero.docx
22. Approval of a Resolution Regarding St. Patrick's Day 2022.
Exhibit 1: Resolution - St. Patrick's Day 2022.docx
AGREEMENTS
23. Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with Savannah Riverkeeper for a Water Quality Website to Benefit the Public. The City of Augusta sponsored the first phase for $75,000 and Staff is recommending the city sponsor this next phase for up to $75,000 for the next 2 years. These funds are eligible for reimbursement by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources once the work is complete.
Exhibit 1: MOA with Savannah Riverkeeper.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Riverview President Street, LLC. This is a comprehensive agreement/settlement reached between both parties to resolve litigation and development related issues associated with two parcels comprising approximately 16 acres (the “PS Property”) located at 925 E. President Street and 1303 E. President Street.
Exhibit 1: Development Agreement with Exhibits A-D.pdf
Exhibit 2: 8776-02 Exhibits E-I.pdf
25. Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Abandonment of a Drainage Easement on the Property Located at 7 Southern Oaks Drive (PIN 20794 01022). A detention pond is being constructed in the easment areas and the easement will no longer be needed. The abandonment of the easement will facilitate construction of a new project and remove a title encumbrance.
Exhibit 1: Map - 7 Southern Oaks.pdf
Exhibit 2: Plans - 7 Southern Oaks.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS
26. Approval of a Major Subdivision, L.R. Moore Subdivision, which is Located at the Intersection of Betty Drive and Riviera Drive in Aldermanic District 4. This subdivision will consist of six lots with varying lot sizes. (Note: Item postponed from February 10th City Council Meeting).
Exhibit 1: Major Subdivision L.R. Moore Subdivision.pdf
Agenda Plus