City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, January 12, 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

NOTE TO AUDIENCE

Meeting will begin at 2:00p.m.

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January 12, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for January 12, 2023.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Special Meeting Regarding LOST Held on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - December 15, 2022 Special Called Council Meeting.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - December 20, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
4. Resolution to Fix and Publish Qualifying Fees and Period for City of Savannah 2023 Municipal Election.
Exhibit 1: 2023 Election Resolution.pdf
PRESENTATIONS
5. Appearance by and Recognition of the Galvan Foundation, Inc.’s Commitment to Improve Housing and Quality of Life in the Cuyler-Brownsville Neighborhood through the Development of 19 City-owned Properties for Mixed-income Affordable and Workforce Housing and the Donation of $1,000,000 to the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund for Use in Cuyler-Brownsville.
6. Appearance by the Benedictine Military School's Football Team Along with Coach Danny Britt to Recognize the Team for Winning the 2022 Class 4A Division State Football Championship Game.
7. Appearance by Representatives of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Committee to Formally Request the 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade Permit.
8. Recognition of the Legacy and Contributions of Luis Amaro of the Chatham-Savannah Authority for the Homeless.
9. Appearance by Representatives of the Savannah Interagency Diversity Council to Receive a Proclamation Announcing Traffik Jam 2023.
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
10. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Brittany N. O'Neal for Cru Lounge, a Restaurant Located at 1639 East Victory Drive between Grenoble and Wicklow Streets in Aldermanic District 3. (Continued from December 8, 2022)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Cru Lounge.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Cru Lounge.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Cru Lounge.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Cru Lounge.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Cru Lounge.pdf
11. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Clayton Ehmke for The Haunt, a Restaurant at 606 Abercorn Street between East Hall and East Huntington Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - The Haunt.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - The Haunt.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - The Haunt.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - The Haunt.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - The Haunt.pdf
12. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Ankurkumar Patel for Nest, a Bar/Lounge at 126 West Bay Street, Top Floor, between River Street Access and East Upper Factors Walk in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Nest.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Nest.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Nest.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Nest.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Nest.pdf
13. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License for William W. Wilder, III for Pizza Party, a restaurant at 1201 Habersham Street between East Henry and East Duffy Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Pizza Party.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Pizza Party.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Pizza Party.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Pizza Party.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Pizza Party.pdf
14. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Juan C. DeJesus for Alligator Soul Restaurant, a Restaurant at 114 Barnard Street between West Broughton and West State Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Alligator Soul Restaurant.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Alligator Soul Restaurant.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Alligator Soul Restaurant.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Alligator Soul Restaurant.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Alligator Soul Restaurant.pdf
15. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Ryan C. Rans for Ruth's Chris Steak House, a Restaurant at 111 West Bay Street between Whitaker and Barnard Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Ruth's Chris Steak House.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Ruth's Chris Steak House.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Ruth's Chris Steak House.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Ruth's Chris Steak House.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Ruth's Chris Steak House.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
16. Petition of Josh Yellin on Behalf of Jeremy Huggins, 12500 Apache, LLC, to Rezone 2.08 Acres Located at 12500 Apache Avenue (PIN 20861 02001) from RSF-E (Residential Single-Family-Estate) to B-M (Maritime Business). Aldermanic District 6 (File No. 22-004424-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 12500 Apache Avenue (File No. 22-004424-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 12500 Apache Avenue (File No. 22-004424-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 12500 Apache Avenue (File No. 22-004424-ZA).pdf
17. Petition of Josh Yellin on Behalf of Jeremy Huggins, 12500 Apache, LLC, to Secure a Special Use Permit at 12500 Apache Avenue (PIN 20861 02001) for Accessory Alcohol Sales by the Drink in Association with a Marina Restaurant. Aldermanic District 6 (File No. 22-004426-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 12500 Apache (File No. 22-004426-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 12500 Apache Avenue (File No. 22-004426-ZA).pdf
18. Petition of Josh Yellin on Behalf of for Savannah Country Day School to Rezone ~ 0.81 Acres at 0 Merrydell Drive (PIN 20653 01001) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to OI-E (Office and Institutional-Expanded) with Conditions. Aldermanic District 6 (File No. 22-005457-ZA). Continued to February 7, 2023.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 0 Merrydell Drive (File No. 22-005457-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 0 Merrydell Drive (File No. 22005457-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 0 Merrydell Drive (File No. 22-005457-ZA).pdf
19. Petition of John D. Northrup, III on Behalf of Capital Development Partners to Zone 10 Parcels of ~52.86 Acres on Buckhalter Road (PINs 10942 01003, -02A, -02B, -02C, -02D, -02F, 02E, -007, -008, -009) from R-A (Residential Agricultural) to R-A-CO (Residential Agricultural-County) to Support an Annexation (File No. 22-005494-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Staff Report for Buckhalter Road (File No. 22-005494-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for Buckhalter Road (File No. 22-005494-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for Buckhalter Road (File No. 22-005494-ZA).pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
20. Petition of John D. Northrup, III on Behalf of Capital Development Partners to Zone 10 Parcels of ~52.86 Acres on Buckhalter Road (PINs 10942 01003, -02A, -02B, -02C, -02D, -02F, 02E, -007, -008, -009) from R-A (Residential Agricultural) to R-A-CO (Residential Agricultural-County) to Support an Annexation (File No. 22-005494-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Staff Report for Buckhalter Road (File No. 22-005494-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for Buckhalter Road (File No. 22-005494-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for Buckhalter Road (File No. 22-005494-ZA).pdf
21. Approval to Annex 52.860 Acres Located off Buckhalter Road near Veterans Parkway. The property will be developed as industrial warehouses as part of the Rockingham Farms development.
Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition - Capital Development Partners.pdf
Exhibit 2: Annexation Ordinance - Capital Development Partners.pdf
22. Petition of Josh Yellin on Behalf of Jeremy Huggins, 12500 Apache, LLC, to Rezone 2.08 Acres Located at 12500 Apache Avenue (PIN 20861 02001) from RSF-E (Residential Single-Family-Estate) to B-M (Maritime Business). Aldermanic District 6 (File No. 22-004424-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 12500 Apache Avenue (File No. 22-004424-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 12500 Apache Avenue (File No. 22-004424-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 12500 Apache Avenue (File No. 22-004424-ZA).pdf
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
23. Second Reading of an Ordinance Pertaining to the Proposed Redistricting of Savannah Aldermanic Districts Pursuant to the 2020 U.S. Census Data.
Exhibit 1: Ordinance of the Charter Amendment for the 2022 Redistricting.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)
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Stormwater Inspection Vehicle from Environmental Products Group, Inc. in the Amount of $262,875. The inspection vehicle will be utilized by the Stormwater Department to perform regular stormwater pipeline inspections and maintenance throughout the City. (Fleet)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Stormwater Inspection Vehicles.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Stormwater Inspection Vehicles.pdf
25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Professional Services for the City of Savannah Microsoft G5 Implementation Project with Enabling Technologies in the Amount of $74,670. Enabling Technologies will assist with the implementation of several new Microsoft solutions acquired with our recent license agreement upgrade. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - eGroup Professional Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - eGroup Professional Services.pdf
26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for an Annual Maintenance for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) with Emerson Process Management (LOCAL) in the Amount of $94,262. This annual maintenance contract maintains the SCADA network used by the Public Works and Water Resources Department. (Water Resources)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SCADA Annual Maintenance.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - SCADA Annual Maintenance.pdf
27. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification No. 1 and Renewal for Medical and Pharmacy Stop Loss Carrier with International Assurance of Tennessee, Inc. in the Amount of $870,000. This contract is used by the City of Savannah to provide for catastrophic claims reinsurance coverage for the City's self-funded medical and pharmacy plans. (Human Resources)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Stop Loss Carrier.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Stop Loss Carrier.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
28. Approval of the 2023 Airports Council International – North America Premier Airport Membership Dues, in the Amount of $31,069.
29. Approval to Execute Change Order No. 1 for the Terminal Security Checkpoint Expansion Project with Collins Constructions, Inc., in the Amount of $2,754,258.59.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
30. Resolution to Transfer 19 City-owned Vacant Properties in the Cuyler-Brownsville Neighborhood to the Chatham County/City of Savannah Land Bank Authority (LBA) to Facilitate the Development of Affordable and Workforce Housing by the Galvan Foundation, Inc.
Exhibit 1: Resolution - Transfer of Title of 19 City-Owned Properties in Cuyler-Brownsville.pdf
Exhibit 2: Transfer of Title Request Letter - 19 City-Owned Properties in Cuyler-Brownsville.pdf
31. Resolution to Transfer a Vacant Lot Known as 214 Cumming Street to the Chatham County/City of Savannah Land Bank Authority (LBA) to the Owner-occupied House at 216 Cumming Street to Facilitate the Development of a Room Addition and Driveway.
Exhibit 1: Resolution - Transfer of Title for Property at 214 Cumming Street.pdf
Exhibit 2: Transfer of Title Request Letter - 214 Cumming Street.pdf
32. Resolution to Transfer a Vacant House at 4214 Sumter Street to the Chatham County/City of Savannah Land Bank Authority (LBA) to Facilitate Its Repair by CHSA Development, Inc. for Sale or Rent of the Property as Affordable Housing.
Exhibit 1: Resolution - Transfer of Title for Property at 4214 Sumter Street.pdf
Exhibit 2: Transfer of Title Request Letter - 4214 Sumter Street.pdf
33. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Substantial Amendment for the FY 2021- 2022 One Year Action Plan to HUD to Include the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan.
Exhibit 1: HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Resolution.pdf
Exhibit 2: HOME-ARP Allocation Plan.pdf
AGREEMENTS
34. Authorize the City Manager to Accept the Second Allocation of FY2023 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Grant Awards for Adult ($800,420) and Dislocated Worker ($1,099,433) Programs. The awards will be used to provide programs from October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 to adults who are unemployed or underemployed, and adults who have been laid off from their jobs. The City serves as the fiduciary agent for the 10-county region.
Exhibit 1: FY23 Adult Statement of Award.pdf
Exhibit 2: FY23 Dislocated Worker Statement of Award.pdf
35. Authorize the City Manager to Accept the FY2023 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Grant Award Transferring Dislocated Worker Funds to the Adult Funding Stream in the amount $225,000. The award will be used to provide training and supportive services to adults who are unemployed or underemployed from November 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. The City serves as the fiduciary agent for the 10-county region.
Exhibit 1: FY22 Dislocated Worker Transfer Statement of Award.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS
36. Approval of a Major Subdivision - Savannah Highlands Phase 8. This subdivision is part of the Highlands Development in the North Godley PUD. This proposed phase totals 19.476 acres and will consist of 60 single family lots with varying lot sizes. It is located along the northern right-of-way line of Highlands Boulevard.
Exhibit 1: Plat for Major Subdivision Savannah Highlands Phase 8. pdf
37. Approval to Name a Unnamed Park Located at 1000 Bowden Street to "George Washington Carver Neighborhood Park."
Exhibit 1: Naming Petition for George Washington Carver Park.pdf
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