City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, March 14, 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
Joseph A. Melder, City Manager
Mark Massey, City Clerk
R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney

NOTE TO AUDIENCE

Meeting will begin at 2:00p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED

Please limit comments to 2 minutes.

 
March 14, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for March 14, 2024.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on February 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - February 22, 2024, City Council Workshop.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on February 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - February 22, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
4. Appearance by the Saint Patrick's Day Parade Committee Grand Marshal and Aides, and Presentation by Mayor Van R. Johnson II of the 2024 Saint Patrick's Day Parade Permit Commemorating the Parade’s 200th Anniversary. The parade will be held on March 16, 2024.
5. Proclamation Recognizing March 10-16, 2024, as Navy League Week.
6. Proclamation Recognizing Parent University's 25th Anniversary.
7. Appearance by the City of Savannah Purchasing Department Staff to Recognize March as National Procurement Month.
Exhibit 1: Proclamation for Procurement Month.docx
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
8. Approval to Add a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) and a Class A (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (Caterer) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Christian Santiago for Orale Tacos & Tequila, a Restaurant Located at 36 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The establishment is located between Congress and Broughton Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Orale Tacos.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Orale Tacos.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Orale Tacos.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Orale Tacos.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Orale Tacos.pdf
9. Approval to Add a Class C (Beer) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Christopher Emerick for Squealing Hog BBQ, a Restaurant Located at 206 East Bay Street. The establishment is located between Abercorn and Lincoln Street Ramps in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Squealing Hog.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Squealing Hog.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Squealing Hog.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Squealing Hog.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Squealing Hog.pdf
10. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Ruth Threatt for T&T Jazz Bar, a Bar/Lounge Located at 2501 Bull Street. The establishment is located between West 41st and West 42nd Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - T&T Jazz Bar.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - T&T Jazz Bar.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - T&T Jazz Bar.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - T&T Jazz Bar.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - T&T Jazz.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
11. Petition of Ruth Threatt on Behalf of Robinson Theresa Trustee for a Special Use Permit to Allow a Bar/Lounge with Conditions at 2501 Bull Street (PIN 20074 07003) within TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) Zoning District in Aldermanic District 2. (File No. 24-000227-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 2501 Bull Street (File No. 24-000227-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Map for 2501 Bull Street (File No. 24-000227-ZA).pdf
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)
12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Environmental Compliance Services with Atlantic Coast Consulting, Inc. (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $69,000. The Sanitation Department will use this service to provide general environmental compliance management, monitoring, and reporting to ensure that the Dean Forest Road Landfill is in compliance with applicable state/federal regulations and existing permits. (Sanitation Department)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Environmental Compliance Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Environmental Compliance Services.pdf
13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for SPD Ballistic Vests and Tactical Gear with TYR Tactical, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $81,639. The ballistic vests and tactical gear will be utilized by the Savannah Police Department SWAT Team. (Police).
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SPD Ballistic Vests.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SPD Ballistic Vest.pdf
14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Temporary Staffing Services with Robert Half International (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $125,000. The Information Technology Department will use the temporary staffing services to provide technical knowledge and skills in specialized computer applications for all City users. These will include software and PC upgrades, helpdesk, and network services support as well as program/project support. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - ITS Temporary Staff.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - ITS Temporary Staff.pdf
15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for CityWorks Implementation Services with Woolpert Inc. in the Amount of $189,758. The goal of this project is to upgrade and migrate the current CityWorks locally hosted software version to the CityWorks On-Line version. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Cityworks Upgrade.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Cityworks Upgrade.pdf
16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Three (3) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Fill Stations with Sub Aquatics, Inc. (Breathing Air Systems) in the Amount of $283,334. SCBAs are the foundational tool that provides the greatest amount of airway protection from toxic gas and harmful particulates resulting from a fire. Savannah Fire currently uses a 16-year-old unit that is corroding to refill the SCBA. (Savannah Fire Department)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SCBA Fill Stations.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SCBA Fill Stations.pdf
17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification for Sludge Pump Repairs with GoForth Williamson in an Amount Not to Exceed $500,000. Pump equipment is a critical component used in various applications to convey wastewater to the next process. If pumps are not maintained or repaired in a timely manner, raw sewage could spill into receiving streams which will compromise the health and safety of City residents. (Water Reclamation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Contract Modification No. 2 - Pump Repair.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Contract Modification No. 2 - Pump Repair.pdf
18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Two (2) Log Loader Grapple Trucks with National Auto Fleet Group in the Amount of $603,800. The two (2) log loader grapple trucks are essential to the Park and Tree Forestry Division’s tree removal program. The Forestry Division removes dead and hazardous trees from city-owned property for public safety and also necessary to clear city streets for emergency response following storm events and to haul large logs and wood debris to the landfill. (Fleet)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Log Grapple Trucks.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Log Grapple Trucks.pdf
19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Upgrade with Control Instruments, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $684,385. The upgrade will include an overhaul for the 29-year-old system and is needed because the components of the Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) are obsolete and replacement parts are difficult to find. (Water Reclamation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Water Reclamation SCADA Upgrade.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Water Reclamation SCADA Upgrade.pdf
20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Aluminum Sulfate with Chemtrade Chemicals USA, LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $325,400. This modification will ensure an adequate supply of aluminum sulfate is maintained as it is an integral part for the sludge treatment process. (Public Works)
Exhibit:1 Funding Verification - Aluminum Sulfate.pdf
Exhibit: 2 Purchasing Notes - Aluminum Sulfate.pdf
21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for Grounds Maintenance for Public Rights of Ways with J Corbett Enterprises, Inc., DBA Mow Masters (LOCAL, DBE) in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,525,000. The contract will be used by the Park & Tree Greenscapes Division to maintain grounds on approximately 170 miles of rights of ways adjacent to streets and highways. The work will include mowing, edging, line trimming, leaf/debris removal, litter/trash removal before mowing, and the application of pesticides and herbicides to control weed and wild growth. (Park & Tree) (This item has been postponed.)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Grounds Maintenance for Public ROW.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Grounds Maintenance for Public ROW.pdf
22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for Gas and Diesel Fuel with Sunoco LP and James River Solutions (DBE) in an Amount Not to Exceed $6,432,939. The contract will allow Fleet Services to procure transport truckloads of fuel for the three fueling locations (Adams Complex, Sallie Mood and Police Headquarters) that will be utilized by various City departments to fuel vehicles and equipment for daily operations. In addition, the contract allows various City departments to procure fuel by the tank wagons for smaller capacity tanks, generators, etc. (Fleet)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Gas & Diesel Fuel.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Gas & Diesel Fuel.pdf
23. Authorize The City Manager to Execute a Contract for Towing of Abandoned and Derelict Vehicles with Staley Auto Parts DBA Cash-N-Carry (LOCAL)(Primary) and Jackson Brothers Towing (LOCAL)(Secondary). The Code Compliance Department will use this contract to ensure prompt and efficient towing of vehicles in violation of city ordinances, helping to maintain safety and compliance within our community while providing cost-effective solutions for handling abandoned vehicles. (Code Compliance)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Towing of Abandoned Vehicles Department.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Towing of Abandoned Vehicles Department.pdf
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Critical Workforce Transportation with GETZ Transport Solutions, LLC in an Amount that Varies Based on the Severity of the Natural Disaster. The Critical Workforce personnel are required to respond to and work immediately before, during, and after disasters, particularly at a time when residents and businesses are evacuating. (Savannah Fire Department)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Critical Workforce Transportation.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Critical Workforce Transportation.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
25. Approval to Award Services to Heat Transfer Sales, LLC to Refurbish Two Secondary Chill Water Pumps and Motors, in the Amount of $31,894.
26. Approval to Purchase One Sports Utility Vehicle from OC Welch Ford, in the Amount of $41,730.
27. Approval to Purchase a Utility Van from J.C. Lewis Ford, in the Amount of $59,982.
28. Approval to Procure Two Towable Passenger Stairs from AERO Specialties, in the Amount of $74,434.
29. Approval to Participate in the 2024 Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance and Motoring Festival as the Award Stage Sponsor, in the Amount of $90,000.
30. Approval to Purchase New Airfield Sign Panels from Allen Enterprises, in the Amount of $99,668.
31. Approval to Procure Two 4x4 Pickup Trucks from J.C. Lewis Ford, in the Amount of $99,684.
32. Approval to Procure Four (4) Police Interceptor Explorers from OC Welch Ford, in the Amount of $171,860.
33. Approval to Purchase Hold Room Seating from National Office Systems, in the Amount of $204,787.
34. Approval to Participate in the 2024 Visit Savannah Co-Op Digital Advertising Campaign, in the Amount of $300,000
35. Approval to Procure One Airfield Sweeper Truck from Wastebuilt Environmental Solutions, in the Amount of $348,994.
36. Approval to Purchase Six (6) Passenger Ground Boarding Ramps from Keith Consolidated Industries, Inc., in the Amount of $672,116.
37. Approval of the 2024-2025 Airport Liability Insurance Program with Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, Inc., in the Amount of $886,479
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
AGREEMENTS
38. An Intergovernmental Agreement Between Chatham County, City of Savannah, and City of Pooler for the De-annexation of Property within the City Limits of Pooler and Savannah and Swap Each Jurisdiction’s De-annexed Property with the Properties being Annexed into the Other Jurisdiction. After the swap of properties, both municipalities would re-annex said swapped property back into each of their respective jurisdictions.
Exhibit 1: Intergovernmental Agreement.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS
39. Approval of a Major Subdivision: Oakwood at New Hampstead Phase 1B. This proposed property totals 13.872 acres and will consist of 47 lots with varying lot sizes. The property is located at the intersection of Highgate Boulevard and Mage Street in Alderman District 5.
Exhibit 1: Plat - Major Subdivision: Oakwood at New Hampstead Phase 1B PDF.pdf.
40. Added: Resolution on Closing of Georgia’s Health Insurance Coverage Gap.
Agenda Plus