City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, May 12, 2022 - 2:00 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
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

NOTE TO AUDIENCE

Meeting will begin at 2:00p.m.
May 12, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for May 12, 2022.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on April 28, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on April 28, 2022 at 6:45 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - April 28, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
4. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on April 14, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. (Not Approved During the April 28, 2022 Meeting)
Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - April 14, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
5. Appearance and Recognition of the 2022 Georgia Recreation and Parks Association State Tournament Winners for “10 and Under,” the Pitbulls Youth Basketball Team.
6. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of May as National Historic Preservation Month.
Exhibit 1: Proclamation - National Historic Preservation Month.doc
7. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of May as International Internal Audit Awareness Month.
8. A Proclamation Recognizing the Month of May as Building Safety Month. Each year, people worldwide are asked to consider the commitment to improve building safety, resilience and economic investment at home and in the community, and to acknowledge the essential service provided to all by local and state building, fire prevention, and federal agencies professionals in protecting lives and property.
Exhibit 1: 2022 Building Safety Month Proclamation.docx
9. Recognition of the City of Savannah Developmental Services Department for their Dedication to Ensuring that Building Construction in Savannah is Safe and Resilient, thereby Protecting us in the Buildings Where We Live, Learn, Work, and Play.
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
10. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Jeffrey L. Geiger for NCG Cinemas, a Movie Theater at 3001 Skidaway Road between E. Victory Drive and E. 50th Street in Aldermanic District 3. (New Owner/New Location) (Staff recommends continuation to May 26, 2022)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - NCG Cinemas.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - NCG Cinemas.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - NCG Cinemas.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - NCG Cinemas.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - NCG Cinemas.pdf
11. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Brittany O'Neal for Cru Lounge, A Restaurant at 1639 E. Victory Drive in Aldermanic District 3.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Cru Lounge20220506_0082.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Cru Lounge20220506_0083.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Documents - Cru Lounge20220506_0084.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Cru Lounge20220506_0085.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Cru Lounge20220304_16125161.pdf
12. Approval of a Class E (Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Christina Pirovits for 208 Wine Bar, a Bar/Lounge at 208 E. Bay Street Between Abercorn Street Ramp and Lincoln Street Ramp in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - 208 Wine Bar20220504_0073.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - 208 Wine Bar20220504_0074.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - 208 Wine Bar20220504_0075.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - 208 Wine Bar20220504_0076.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - 208 Wine Bar20220304_16062251.pdf
13. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Guinnevere McMillion for Sobremesa Wine Bar, a Bar/Lounge at 2312 Abercorn Street Between East 39th and East 40th Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Sobremesa Wine Bar20220506_0077.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Sobremesa Wine Bar20220506_0078.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Documents - Sobremesa Wine Bar20220506_0079.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Sobremesa Wine Bar20220506_0081.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Sobremesa Wine Bar20220304_16080303.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
14. Approval to Amend Section 8-1002 of the Local Code Amendments to Add Section B, Revising the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) to Match the 2021 International Plumbing Code. This amendment will allow more flexible use of shared bathroom facilities currently allowed in the latest version of the IPC.
Exhibit 1: Red Line Ordinance Amendment.pdf
Exhibit 2: Ordinance Amendment.pdf
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)
15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Absence Management, Compliance, and Tracker Services with FMLASource in the Amount of $57,190. The purpose of this contract is to provide a single-source vendor to manage and ensure legal compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disability Act, and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. (HR)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Absence Management
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Absence Management
16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Water Level Monitoring Equipment with Siemens Industrials, Inc. in the Amount of $70,753. This equipment will be used by over 200 plus lift stations in the City of Savannah to monitor proper level control and ultrasonic measurement of water. (Water Distribution)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Water Monitoring
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Water Monitoring
17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Clarifier Parts with Brentwood Industries, Inc. in the Amount of $119,900. These parts are for primary clarifiers for the treatment of influent wastewater as part of the drying operation at the President Water Reclamation Plant. (Water Reclamation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Clarifier Parts
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Clarifier Parts
18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 2 for Quality Assurance Services with Atlantic Coast Consulting (LOCAL) in an Amount up to $159,956. Services are for professional engineering, sampling, and testing required to comply with the EPD for the Dean Forest Landfill. This modification covers add'l costs associated with time delays & additional items. (Sanitation Department)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Quality Assurance Services
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Quality Assurance Services
19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Landfill Cover Material with Savannah River Utilities (LOCAL) in an Amount up to $1,485,000. This contract will provide cover material for usage at the Dean Forest Road Landfill. The soil covering acts as a seal to the compacted waste and prevents rodents and other animals from getting into the landfill. (Sanitation Department)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Landfill Cover Material
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Landfill Cover Material
20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Energy Performance Representative with 2KB Energy Services, LLC in the Amount of $161,480. The services provided will include assistance in identifying a bundle of City facilities in need of energy efficiency upgrades and will result in improved performance and energy efficiency of several City facilities at one time. (Office of Sustainability).
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Energy Performance Services Rep
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Energy Performance Services Rep
21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Tree and Stump Removal with ArborNature, LLC (Primary) and Kolcun Tree, LLC (Secondary) in an Amount up to $650,000. This contract will be utilized for tree and stump removal at various City properties and public rights of way. (Greenscapes)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Tree and Stump Removal
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Tree and Stump Removal
22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Design Services for the Thomas Gamble Building Renovation Project with Greenline Architecture (LOCAL, DBE) in the Amount of $625,000. These services will be used to develop renovation plans addressing much-needed capital improvements to the building. (Capital Improvements)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Gamble
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Summary - Gamble
23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification for the Downtown Streetscape Project - Broughton Street with Astra Group Inc. in the Amount of $871,507. Modification No. 1 is to replace an existing deteriorated 12-inch water main as part of the Broughton Street Streetscapes Project. (Capital Improvements)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Broughton
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Broughton
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of a 2022 Ford Explorer with Wade Ford, Inc. in the Amount of $39,588. This vehicle will be utilized by the Office of the City Manager (Fleet).
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Ford Explorer
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Ford Explorer
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
25. Approval of Task Order No. 20 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the Amount of $36,636 for the Baggage Handling Programming Concept Study.
Exhibit 1: AECOM - Task Order No. 20 - Proposal.pdf
Exhibit 2: Baggage Handling System Drawing.jpg
26. Approval to Renew the Professional Services Agreement with Blue Voyage Productions in the Amount of $74,060 for High Impact Video Presentation Services.
27. Approval of a Sponsorship with Zawyer Sports, Owners, and Operators of the Savannah Ghost Pirates in the Amount of $80,000.
28. Approval for Brooks Stillwell, LLC to Engage Lewis Law Group in the Amount $100,000 for Real Estate Legal Services.
29. Approval to Execute a Five (5) Year Software License and Support Agreement with ProDIGIQ, Inc. in the Amount of $241,000.
Exhibit 1: ProDIGIQ Commission Slide.pptx
30. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 3 with Pond & Company in the Amount of $251,780 for Additional Design Services for the Air Cargo Facility.
Exhibit 1: Pond Amendment No.1 to Task Order No. 3 LEED.pdf
31. Approval of Task Order No. 19 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the Amount of $277,580 for Design and Construction Phase Services for the Fuel Storage Facility Expansion.
Exhibit 1: Task Order No. 19 - Proposal.pdf
32. Approval to Procure a Common Use Passenger Processing System from Infax, Inc., in the Amount of $409,009.
33. Approval to Execute a Contract with Erickson Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $601,000 for the Lifecycle Replacement 750-Ton Chiller Project.
Exhibit 1: Chiller Image.png
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
34. Approval of a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a FY2021 Emergency Solutions Grant Contract with Family Promise of the Coastal Empire for 2022 Homelessness Prevention Services.
Exhibit 1: Resolution - FY2021 ESG Funds - Family Promise.pdf
35. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. (CHSA) to Make a $560,000 Loan from the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund in Support of a 2022 LIHTC Application to Preserve and Renovate 88 Affordable Housing Apartments at Heritage Place Apartments in the Cuyler-Brownville Neighborhood.
Exhibit 1: Resolution - Support of Favorable Financing for Heritage Place Apts 2022 LIHTC Application.pdf
36. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of a City Owned Property Approximately 3.8 Acres in Size Located at 4801 Meding Street to the Chatham County/City of Savannah Land Bank Authority for the Purpose of Supporting a 2022, 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credit Application that, if Approved, will Result in the Development of 80 Affordable Apartments for Low-Income Senior Citizens.
Exhibit 1: Resolution - Authorizing Transfer of 3.8 Acres of Fairgrounds Site to Land Bank Authority.pdf
Exhibit 2: Site Map.pdf
Exhibit 3: Community Meeting Dates.pdf
Exhibit 4: 3.85 Acre Option to Purchase Agreement.docx
37. Approval of a Resolution Adopting Amendment #1 to the Tatemville Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan in Support of Investments, Incentives, and Policies that Facilitate the Retention, Improvement and Development of Affordable Housing.
Exhibit 1: Resolution Adopting the Tatemville Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan Amendment #1.pdf
Exhibit 2: Amendment #1 to the Tatemville Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan with Appendix #1.pdf
Exhibit 3: City of Savannah Fairgrounds Presentation - Final.pdf
38. Approval of a Resolution Supporting the Establishment of the Savannah-Chatham County Interagency Council on Homelessness/Continuum of Care.
Exhibit 1: Resolution - Support of Interagency Council of Homelessness.pdf
AGREEMENTS
39. Approval of a Water and Sewer Agreement with Brookhaven Development, LLC for Brookhaven Phase 3 (District 1). This is a development consisting of 39 single family homes in the Godley West Service Area off Highlands Boulevard.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Brookhaven Phase 3.pdf
40. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Bradley Lot Developers, LLC for Bradley Point Phase 8 (District 5). This is a development consisting of 32 single family homes in the Gateway Service Area off Bradley Boulevard.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Bradley Point Phase 8.pdf
41. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Bradley Lot Developers, LLC for Bradley Point Phase 12 (District 5). This is a development consisting of 44 single family homes in the Gateway Service Area off Bradley Boulevard.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Bradley Point Phase 12.pdf
42. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with D.R. Horton Homes Inc for The Pines at New Hampstead Phase 2 (District 5). This is a development consisting of 48 single family homes on Turpentine Trail in the Travis Field Service Area.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - The Pines at New Hampstead Phase 2.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
43. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract to Grant an Access Easement Across the Savannah Ogeechee Canal at 1400 Canal Bank Road.
Exhibit 1: 1400 Canal Bank - Easement.pdf
Exhibit 2: Dyches Easement Agreement.docx
44. Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Land Exchange with Mr. Mukesh Sheth at Little Neck Road/Canal Bank Road (PIN 51009 02022).
Exhibit 1: Map - Canal Bank Road.pdf
Exhibit 2: Canal Bank Plat - Revised.pdf
45. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Fourth Amendment to the Existing Lease Agreement to Allow T-Mobile to Upgrade their Equipment on the City-Owned Water Tower at 400 Airport Avenue.
Exhibit 1: Map - 400 Airport Road.pdf
Exhibit 2: Fourth Amendment of Lease Agreement.pdf
Exhibit 3: Department Response - 400 Airport Avenue.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS
46. Approval to Install a Granite Memorial Bench Celebrating 250 Years of American Freedom within Johnson Square on the Corner of Bull and East Congress Streets.
Exhibit 1: Submittal Packet.pdf
Exhibit 2: Signed Board Recommendation to City Council.pdf
47. Authorize Supplemental Budget Appropriations to the FY 2022 Operating and Capital Improvement Program.
Exhibit 1: FY22 Q1 Operating Budget Amendment.pdf
Exhibit 2: FY22 Q1 Capital Budget Amendment.pdf
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