City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Tuesday, November 21, 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.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED

Please limit comments to 2 minutes.

 
November 21, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for November 21, 2023.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on November 9, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - November 9, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Budget Retreat Held on November 14, 2023.
Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - November 14, 2023 Budget Retreat.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
4. A Proclamation Recognizing the Alee Shriners for their Service to the Community and Longevity in Our Community.
5. Presentation of the Employee Engagement Team and Recognition of the Third Quarter 2023 Employee of the Quarter Winners.
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
6. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Amish Patel for Hari’s Corner, a Convenience Store Located at 2200 Habersham Street. The establishment is located between East 38th and East 39th Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Hari's Corner.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Hari's Corner .pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Hari's Corner.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Hari's Corner.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Hari's Corner.pdf
7. Approval of a Class G (Complimentary) (Beer and Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Claire Blaisdell for Wonderland Photography Studios, a Photography Studio Located at 340 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Suite B. The establishment is located between West Jones and West Charlton Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Wonderland Photography.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Wonderland Photography.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Wonderland Photography.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Wonderland Photography.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Wonderland Photography.pdf
8. (Continued to the December 7, 2023, Council Meeting at Petitioner's Request) 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.
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 of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, and Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Yan Li for Sakura 88, a Restaurant Located at 8465 Waters Avenue. The establishment is located between East Montgomery Crossroads and Cranman Drive in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Sakura 88.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Sakura 88.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Sakura 88.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Sakura 88.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Sakura 88.pdf
10. Approval of a Class C (Beer, and Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Russell Goeken for Café Taureau, a Restaurant Located at 3129 Bull Street. The establishment is located between West 48th and Nephew Streets in Aldermanic District 5.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Cafe Taureau.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Cafe Taureau.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports -Cafe Taureau.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Cafe Taureau.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Cafe Taureau.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. First Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the 2024 Proposed Service Program and Budget.
ZONING HEARINGS
12. (Continued to the January 11, 2024, Council Meeting at Petitioner's Request) 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). (Item was continued from the September 14, 2023, Council Meeting).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for Buckhalter Road Future Land Use Map (23-002328-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for Buckhalter Road.pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for Buckhalter Road Future Land Use Map (23-002328-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Annexation Notification to County and Annexation Petition.pdf
13. (Continued to the January 11, 2024, Council Meeting at Petitioner's Request) 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). (Item was continued from the September 14, 2023, Council Meeting).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for Buckhalter Road (23-000304-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for Buckhalter Road.pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for Buckhalter Road Rezoning (23-000304-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Annexation Notification to County and Annexation Petition.pdf
14. Petition of Joshua Yellin (Agent) on Behalf of The Habersham School, Inc. (Owner) for Bludworth Holdings, LLC to Change the Future Land Use Map Amendment from Residential – Suburban Single-family to Residential – General at 505 E. 54th Street (PIN 20086 27004) in Aldermanic District 4 (File No. 23-004628-ZA). (Item was continued from the November 9, 2023, Council meeting).
Exhibit 1: MPC Report for 505 E. 54th Street (23-004628-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 505 E. 54th Street (23-004628-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Site Proposal for 505 E. 54th Street - 09.09.2023.pdf
15. Petition of Joshua Yellin (Agent) on Behalf of The Habersham School, Inc. (Owner) for Bludworth Holdings, LLC to Rezone 1.37 Acres at 505 E. 54th Street (PIN 20086 27004) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to RMF-2-19 (Residential Multi-family 2- 19 units per acre) in Aldermanic District 4 (File No. 23-004627-ZA). (Item was continued from the November 9, 2023, Council meeting).
Exhibit 1: MPC Report for 505 E. 54th Street (23-004627-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 505 E. 54th Street (23-004627-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Use and Development Standards.pdf
Exhibit 4: 505 E. 54th Street Site Proposal 09.09.2023.pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
16. (Continued to the January 11, 2024, Council Meeting at Petitioner's Request) 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). (Item was continued from the September 14, 2023, Council Meeting).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for Buckhalter Road Future Land Use Map (23-002328-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for Buckhalter Road.pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for Buckhalter Road Future Land Use Map (23-002328-ZA).pdf
17. Petition of Joshua Yellin (Agent) on Behalf of The Habersham School, Inc. (Owner) for Bludworth Holdings, LLC to Rezone 1.37 Acres at 505 E. 54th Street (PIN 20086 27004) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to RMF-2-19 (Residential Multi-family 2- 19 units per acre) in Aldermanic District 4 (File No. 23-004627-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Report for 505 E. 54th Street (23-004627-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 505 E. 54th Street (23-004627-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Use and Development Standards.pdf
Exhibit 4: 505 E. 54th Street Site Proposal 09.09.2023.pdf
Exhibit 5: Draft Ordinance for 505 E. 54th Street (23-004627-ZA).pdf
18. (Continued to the January 11, 2024, Council Meeting at Petitioner's Request) 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). (Item was continued from the September 14, 2023, Council Meeting).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for Buckhalter Road (23-000304-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for Buckhalter Road.pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for Buckhalter Road Rezoning (23-000304-ZA).pdf
19. Petition of Joshua Yellin (Agent) on Behalf of The Habersham School, Inc. (Owner) for Bludworth Holdings, LLC to Change the Future Land Use Map Amendment from Residential – Suburban Single-family to Residential – General at 505 E. 54th Street (PIN 20086 27004) in Aldermanic District 4 (File No. 23-004628-ZA). (Item was continued from the November 9, 2023, Council meeting).
Exhibit 1: MPC Report for 505 E. 54th Street (23-004628-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 505 E. 54th Street (23-004628-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 505 E. 54th Street (23-004628-ZA).pdf
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
20. Approval of the 2024 Revenue Ordinance. Each year, City Council adopts a Revenue Ordinance to authorize the collection of taxes and fees.
Exhibit 1 - 2024 Revenue Ordinance Update memo.pdf
Exhibit 2 - 2024 Sanitation Fund Rate Memo.pdf
Exhibit 3 - 2024 Water and Sewer Fund Rate Memo.pdf
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
21. (Continued to the December 7, 2023, Council Meeting at Petitioner's Request) Zoning Map Amendment for Bryan Wardlaw from Landmark 24 on Behalf of William Fawcett (Owner) to Rezone ~105 Acres on Wild Heron Road (PIN 21003 03001) from A-1 (Agriculture-1) to RSF-5 (Residential Single Family-5) and RMF-1 (Residential Multifamily-1) with Conditions in Aldermanic District 6 (File No. 22-002692-ZA). (Item was continued from the July 26, 2023, Council meeting).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Wild Heron Road (File-no-22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Context Aerial Map for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Maps for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Traffic Impact Analysis for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 5: Typical Street Sections for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 6: Development Standards for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 7: Wild Heron Initial Master Plan.pdf
Exhibit 8: Wild Heron Master Plan with Conditons.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)
22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Two (2) 56ft. Aerial Bucket Trucks from Custom Truck One Source in the Amount of $331,054. The trucks will be used to perform routine tree maintenance. The two bucket trucks will be replacing vehicles #1228 and #1229, which are planned FY23 replacements. (Fleet Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - 56ft Aerial Bucket Trucks.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - 56ft Aerial Bucket Trucks.pdf
23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Six (6) Backhoe Loaders with Low Country Machinery JCB in the Amount of $575,160. The backhoe loaders will be utilized by the Water Resources Department, Sanitation, and City Cemeteries. The new backhoe loaders will be replacing units 2850, 4249, 4632, 4729, 4856, and 8842, which are planned replacements for FY23. (Fleet Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Backhoe Loaders.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Backhoe Loaders.pdf
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Renewal for Energov Software with Tyler Technologies in the Amount of $171,143. The Department of Innovation + Technology Services Department will use EnerGov to track permitting and inspection activities of various City departments. Participating departments include Development Services, Traffic Engineering, Film and Permitting Services, Savannah Police, and Savannah Fire. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - EnerGov.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - EnerGov.pdf
25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of a Rotary Mower with Jet-Vac Equipment Company, Inc. in the Amount of $75,500. The mower is used to maintain the on/off ramp slopes of the Truman Parkway once the vegetation has been cleared. This will also give the department the ability to maintain detention pond basins city-wide. (Park & Tree)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - RC Mower.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - RC Mower.pdf
26. Notification of an Emergency Procurement of One (1) Habsite Meter from Safeware, Inc., in the Amount of $148,500. The purchased meter will replace a current meter purchased 18 years ago, used on many occasions to keep the hazmat team and community safe from hazardous gases and vapors. The Savannah Fire Department’s hazardous team services the City of Savannah including Chatham County and serves as the regional type one (1) team for the State of Georgia. (Fire)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Habsite Meters.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Habsite Meters.pd
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
27. Resolution Authorizing the Chatham County/City of Savannah Land Bank Authority to Use Up to $220,000 to Acquire 1826 Florance Street and CHSA Development, Inc. to Use Up to $480,000 to Facilitate the Renovation of Four Apartments for Medically Fragile Persons Experiencing Homelessness.
Exhibit 1: Resolution Authorizing Funding for Purchase of 1826 Florance Street.pdf
28. Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages for On-Premises Consumption on Sunday, March 17, 2024.
Exhibit 1: Resolution for Sales of Alcoholic Beverages on Sunday March 17 2024.pdf
AGREEMENTS
29. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with GA-HYG Imports, Inc for AutoNation Hyundai. This is a development consisting of a 600 sq.ft. office space expansion located at 7011 Abercorn Street in the President Street Treatment Plant service area in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - AutoNation Hyundai.pdf
30. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. This is a development consisting of a 16,917 sq.ft. aircraft hangar located at 1000 Davidson Drive in the Crossroads Treatment Plant service area in Aldermanic District 1.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Gulfstream Service Center East Phase II.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
31. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Lease for 5,040 square feet of Office Space at 1000 Business Center Drive, Suites 120-130.
Exhibit 1: Map Attachment - 1000 Business Center Drive.pdf
Exhibit 2: Landlord Signed Lease - 1000 Business Center Drive.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
32. Settlement #1.
MISCELLANEOUS
33. Approval of a Major Subdivision: Meadow Lakes Phase 1, a Portion of the Spencer Connerat Tract. The subject property is the first phase of the Meadow Lakes Subdivision. This proposed phase totals 28.759 acres and will consist of 99 single family lots with varying lot sizes with a dedicated entrance located off Little Neck Road south of Interstate 16 in Aldermanic District 5.
Exhibit 1: Plat: Major Subdivision: Meadow Lakes Phase 1 a Portion of the Spencer Connerat Tract..pdf
34. (This item is postponed) Approval of Major Subdivision: Flannery Ward Lots 65, 66 & 67. The subject property is the first phase and only anticipated phase of the Flannery Ward Subdivision. This proposed subdivision is located on West 38th Street between Montgomery Street and Jefferson Street, totals 0.403 acres, and will consist of seven (7) single family lots to be occupied by single family attached buildings in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Plat Major Subdivision Lots 65, 66, & 67, Flannery Ward.pdf
35. Approval of the City of Savannah's 2024 State Legislative Agenda.
Exhibit 1. State Legislative Agenda 2024
Agenda Plus