City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, January 25, 2024 - 2:00 p.m.
City Hall
2 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401 www.savannahga.gov |
SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL
| Van R. Johnson, II, Mayor |
| Carolyn H. Bell, 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 |
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| Joseph A. Melder, City Manager |
| Mark Massey, City Clerk |
| R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney |
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NOTE TO AUDIENCE
Meeting will begin at 2:00p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED
Please limit comments to 2 minutes.
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January 25, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
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INVOCATION
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for January 25, 2024.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on January 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
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Exhibit 1: WS DRAFT MINUTES_January 11, 2024 City Council Workshop.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on January 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
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Exhibit1: RM DRAFT MINUTES_January 11, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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4. An appearance by the Savannah Interagency Diversity Council (SIDC) to receive a proclamation declaring January 2024 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Savannah and to announce the 9th Annual Traffick Jam which will be held on January 26-27, 2024.
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5. Appearance by and Recognition of the Second City Manager's Emerging Leaders Academy Participants.
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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6. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, and Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Christopher Clarke for Orale Tacos, a Restaurant Located at 36 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The establishment is located between West Congress and West Broughton Streets in Aldermanic District 2. (Item was continued from the November 21, 2023 City Council Meeting at the Petitioner's Request). (APPLICATION WITHDRAWN BY PETITIONER)
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Orale Tacos.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Orale Tacos.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Orale Tacos.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Orale Tacos.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Orale Tacos.pdf
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7. Approval to Add a Class C (Liquor) (By the Drink) to an Existing Class C (Beer and Wine) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Pijit Healy for PJ’s Thai Corner, a Restaurant Located at 147 Abercorn Street. The establishment is located on the Northwestern Corner of East Oglethorpe Avenue and Abercorn Street in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Pj's Thai Corner.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Pj's Thai Corner.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Pj's Thai Corner.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Pj's Thai Corner.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Pj's Thai Corner.pdf
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8. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Liquor, and Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Brittany O’Neal for B. Nicole’s Bistro, a Restaurant Located at 1639 East Victory Drive. The establishment is located between Wicklow and Grenoble Streets in Aldermanic District 3.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - B. Nicoles Bistro.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - B. Nicoles Bistro.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Report - B.Nicoles Bistro.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - B.Nicoles Bistro.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - B. Nicole's Bistro.pdf
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Exhibit 6: Signed Good Neighbor Agreement.pdf
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9. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, and Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Pijit Healy for Klom Klom, a Restaurant Located at 7201 Hodgson Memorial Drive. The establishment is located between Mall Boulevard and Eisenhower Drive in Aldermanic District 4.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Klom Klom.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Klom Klom.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Klom Klom.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Klom Klom.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Klom Klom.pdf
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ZONING HEARINGS
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PETITIONS
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ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
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ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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10. Petition of John D. Northup III, Agent for Capital Development Partners, for a Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amendment from Residential - Suburban Single Family to Industry Light for ~52.86 Acres Located at 343 and 339 Buckhalter Road (10942 01003 & -01002A), 335 Buckhalter Road (10942 01002B), 331 Buckhalter Road (10942 01002C), 325 Buckhalter Road (10942 01002D), 323 Buckhalter Road (10942 01002F), 315 Buckhalter Road (10942 01002E), 309 Buckhalter Road (10942 01007 & -01008), and 311 Buckhalter Road (10942 01009). (File No. 23-002328-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for Buckhalter Road FLUM (File No. 23-002328-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps for Buckhalter Road.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for Buckhalter Road FLUM (File No. 23-002328-ZA) - Revised.pdf
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11. Petition of John D. Northrup III, Agent for Capital Development Partners, for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone ~52.86 Acres Located at 343 and 339 Buckhalter Road (10942 01003 & -01002A), 335 Buckhalter Road (10942 01002B), 331 Buckhalter Road (10942 01002C), 325 Buckhalter Road (10942 01002D), 323 Buckhalter Road (10942 01002F), 315 Buckhalter Road (10942 01002E), 309 Buckhalter Road (10942 01007 & -01008), and 311 Buckhalter Road (10942 01009) from R-A-CO (Residential Agricultural) to IL (Light Industrial) with Conditions (File No. 23-000304-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for Buckhalter Road (File No. 23-000304-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps for Buckhalter Road (File No. 23-000304-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for Buckhalter Road Rezoning (File No. 23-000304-ZA) - Revised.pdf
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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.)
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PURCHASING ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Certified Nursing Assistant Program with King Training Center, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $55,548. The Certified Nursing Assistant job training program is hosted by the Human Services Department at the Moses Jackson Center and will provide 40 scholarships for high-demand and high-wage entry-level employment opportunities for income eligible residents.(Human Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Certified Nursing Assistant.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Certified Nursing Assistant.pdf
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13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Maintenance Agreement for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) with Emerson Process Management (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $123,719. The annual maintenance agreement will be used by the Public Works and Water Resources Department to provide hardware repair, software updates, technical support, and other repair services associated with the SCADA network. (Water Supply & Treatment Department)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SCADA Annual Maintenance.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SCADA Annual Maintenance.pdf
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14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Contract for State and Federal Legislative Services from Holland & Knight in an Amount Not to Exceed $222,000 per year. The two-year contract will provide both state and federal legislative assistance with the Georgia General Assembly, State Agencies, United States Congress, and Federal Agencies on behalf of the City of Savannah. (Office of the City Manager)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Legislative Services.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Legislative Services.pdf
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15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Splash Pads with Great Southern Recreation in the Amount of $48,086. This contract modification is for site grading and additional plumbing connections that are needed for the Victory Heights and Avondale Neighborhoods splash pads. (Capital Projects)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Splash Pad Modification.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Splash Pads Modification.pdf
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16. Notification of an Emergency Purchase For Bar Screens with Cornerstone H2O in the Amount of $146,500. These bar screens consist of stationary inclined bars, which are cleaned by motor-driven rakes that are used to remove debris from incoming stormwater flows. The debris includes floatable plastics and organic materials, which may damage the pumps. (Stormwater)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Emergency Purchase Bar Screen
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Emergency Purchase Bar Screen
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17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Design of the New Hampstead Public Safety Facility with Greenline Architecture (LOCAL)(DBE) in an Amount Not to Exceed $582,500. The consultant’s services will be used for developing and implementing design and construction documents for a 25,000+ square foot joint police and fire facility that also includes shared space for department and community use, as well as training and storage. (Capital Projects)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - New Hampstead Public Safety Design Services.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - New Hampstead Public Safety Design Services.pdf
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SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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18. A Resolution In Support of the Okefenokee Swamp.
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Exhibit 1: Resolution - Support of the Okefenokee Swamp.docx
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19. Approval of a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Request Defederalization the City’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Award #04-39-04101 and execute an “Agreement to Release” the Economic Development Administration (EDA) Federal Interest in the Revolving Loan Fund.
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Exhibit 1: Resolution - Savannah (Legacy) EDA Request Defederalization
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20. Approval of a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract modification with Chatham-Savannah Authority for the Homeless in the amount of $155,000 to provide Street Outreach and Transportation Services for an additional year.
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Reso - Street Outreach - 1-25-24 Mtg.docx
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AGREEMENTS
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21. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Parkway & 17 Hotel Partners, LLC for Woodsprings Suites, a development consisting of a 4-story, 99 room hotel at 115 Woodsprings Drive off Chatham Parkway in the President Street Treatment Plant service area located in Aldermanic District 5.
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Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - Woodsprings Suites.pdf
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REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Third Amendment to Extend the Lease Agreement for the Property at 602 East Lathrop Avenue (Savannah Police Department Northwest Precinct) in the Amount of $410,524.51.
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Exhibit 1 - 602 E Lathrop - Map.pdf
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Exhibit 2 - 602 E Lathrop - Original Lease.pdf
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Exhibit 3 - 602 E Lathrop - Third Amendment to Lease jnh01092024[28].pdf
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23. Authorize the City Manager to Approve Second Amendment to the Lease for Eastside Police Precinct at 2250 East Victory Drive in the Amount of $176,436 Escalating at 4% per year.
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Exhibit 1 - Map 2250 E Victory Dr - MAP.pdf
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Exhibit 2 - Original Lease 2250 E Victory - Lease.pdf
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Exhibit 3 - 2nd Amendment - Signed by McIntosh.pdf
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24. Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Purchase of Easements Across Seven Parcels to Facilitate a Sewer Project in the Southwest Quadrant at an Amount of $33,761.
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Exhibit 1- Map Lift Station 193.pdf
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Exhibit 2 - Construction Plans - LS 193.pdf
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Exhibit 3- Option Statements.pdf
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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25. Settlement #1
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MISCELLANEOUS
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26. Approval of a Major Subdivision: Bradley Pointe South Phase 11, a portion of Parcel 1A of the Vallambrosa Plantation. This proposed property totals 6.145 acres and will consist of 32 lots with varying lot sizes. The property is in Alderman District 6 at Street Location: Flager Drive and Stetson Drive
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Exhibit 1: Plat Major Subdivision Bradley Pointe South Phase 11 a portion of Parcel 1A of the Vallambrosa Plantation.pdf
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