City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, October 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.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED

Please limit comments to 2 minutes.

 

October 12, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for October 12, 2023.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on September 28, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - September 28, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
3. Appearance by Pratt Industries in Presentation of an Environmental Impact Award to the City of Savannah Honoring 15-years of Partnership and Dedication to Recycling and Sustainability Within the City of Savannah.
4. Proclamation and Recognition of the Month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
5. Appearance by Savannah State University to Announce the 2023 Homecoming Parade and Activities.
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 Prawesh Khadka for Giant Food Mart, a Convenience Store Located at 1606 West Gwinnett Street. The establishment is located between Nelson Street and Magazine Avenue in Aldermanic District 1.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Giant Food Mart.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Giant Food Mart.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Report - Giant Food Mart.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Giant Food Mart.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Giant Food Mart.pdf
7. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Liquor and Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Jon Kline for The Bootlegger, a Restaurant Located at 115 East River Street. The establishment is located between Drayton Ramp and Abercorn Ramp in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - The Bootlegger.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - The Bootlegger.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - The Bootlegger.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - The Bootlegger.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - The Bootlegger.pdf
8. Approval of a Class G (Beer, Wine) (Complimentary) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Keith Walston for Savannah Harbor Cruises, a Passenger Vessel Docked at 502 East River Street. The docking address is located between East Broad Ramp and East Lincoln Street in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Savannah Harbor Cruises.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Savannah Harbor Cruises.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Savannah Harbor Cruises.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Savannah Harbor Cruises.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Savannah Harbor Cruises.pdf
9. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Quantasha Brown for Chuck E Cheese # 605, a Restaurant Located at 6700 Abercorn Street. The establishment is located between Hood Street and Jackson Boulevard in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Chuck E Cheese.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Chuck E Cheese.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Chuck E Cheese.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Chuck E Cheese.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Chuck E Cheese.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
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)
10. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Maintenance and Repair Services with Motorola Solutions in the Amount of $118,924. Public Safety, Public Works and Water Resources use the ASTRO radio equipment for communication support. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Motorola SUA.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Motorola SUA.pdf
11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Vactor Sewer Truck Rentals with EP Rents in the Amount of $75,000. The Sewer Maintenance department's sewer truck fleet was in the shop for repairs waiting for parts that were on national backorder. Therefore, the two sewer excavation trucks were rented to ensure continuity of operations. (Fleet Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Vactor Sewer Truck Rental.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Vactor Sewer Truck Rental.pdf
12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of One (1) Mobile Walking Excavator from Great Southern Equipment in the Amount of $542,217. The mobile walking excavator will be used by the Stormwater Management Division to maintain the drainage canals in the City. (Fleet Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Mobile Walking Excavator.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Mobile Walking Excavator.pdf
13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Drainage Repair with F.H. Paschen (LOCAL) in the Amount of $74,929. The playground at Lady Bamford Center does not drain properly causing it to hold water for long periods of time. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Drainage Repairs.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Drainage Repairs.pdf
14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification No. 1 for the Reconstruction of Athletic Courts with Court Makers, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $347,148. This modification will expand the original scope of work to include the reconstruction of two (2) Tennis courts at Kennedy Park and two (2) Tennis courts at Cloverdale Park (Bo Levett Field) which are more than 25 years old and have deteriorated beyond repair. The reconstruction will ensure the safety of the public by excavating and leveling the surface and improving the amenity by installing new asphalt, court lines, fencing, goals, and nets. (Recreation and Leisure Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Reconstruction of Athletic Courts.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Reconstruction of Athletic Courts.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
15. Approval to Procure Taxiway Light Fixtures and Connection Kits from Allen Enterprises, Inc., in the Amount of $59,648.
16. Approval to Execute a Four-Year Sponsorship Agreement with the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament, in the Amount of $166,460.
17. Approval to Ratify the Acceptance of Airport Improvement Program Grant Offer No. 3-13-0100-075-2023 from the Federal Aviation Administration, in the Amount of $2,203,287.
18. Approval to Ratify the Acceptance of Airport Infrastructure Grant Offer No. 3-13-0100-076-2023 from the Federal Aviation Administration, in the Amount of $3,546,714.
19. Approval to Execute a Contract with Erickson Associates, Inc., for All Services Associated with the Lifecycle Replacement of Air Handler Units 2A-1 and 2B-1 Project, in the Amount of $1,355,000.
20. Approval to Renew the Diio Software Subscription from Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions, in the Amount of $63,950.
21. Approval to Renew the Parking Access Revenue Control System Maintenance Service Agreement with Carolina Time & Parking Group, in the Amount of $26,741.
22. Approval to Procure Network Switches from Zones, LLC., in the Amount of $227,430.
23. Approval to Procure Three (3) 4x4 Front Deck Diesel Mowers from Hendrix Machinery Inc., in the Amount of $72,522.
24. Approval to Procure One Mower from Blanchard Equipment Co. LLC., in the Amount of $56,296
25. Approval to Procure Two (2) Flex-Wing Mowers from Hendrix Machinery Inc., in the Amount of $49,686.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
AGREEMENTS
26. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with CCA Savannah, LLC for Capital Collective - Bryson Reed Building. This is for a development consisting of 154 apartment units located at 415 East Oglethorpe Avenue in the President Street Treatment Plant service area in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Capital Collective - Bryson Reed Building.pdf
27. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Wilmington Islands Partners LLC for Wilmington Island Marina Phase 1. This is for a development consisting of 310 apartment units, a restaurant and a marina located at 612 Wilmington Island Road in the Wilmington Island service area in unincorporated Chatham County.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Wilmington Island Marina Phase 1.pdf
28. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Coldwater Development, LLC for 11303 Abercorn Car Wash Facility. This is for a development consisting of a carwash located at 10300 Abercorn Street in the Wilshire Treatment Plant service area in Aldermanic District 6.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - 11303 Abercorn Car Wash Facility.pdf
29. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Victory Apartments Owner, LLC for Aventon Victory Drive. This is for a development consisting of 280 apartment units located at 1795 Wicklow Street in the President Street Treatment Plant service area Aldermanic District 3.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Aventon Victory Drive.pdf
30. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Savannah MOB, LLC for Memorial Medical Office Building. This is for a development consisting of a 75,000 sq. ft., 4-story medical office building located at 4700 Waters Avenue in the President Street Treatment Plant service area in Aldermanic District 3.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Memorial Medical Office Building.pdf
31. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with SHDC, LLC for Savannah Highlands Phase 8. This is for a development consisting of 60 single family homes located at 610 Highlands Boulevard in the Crossroads Treatment Plant service area in Aldermanic District 1.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Savannah Highlands Phase 8.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
32. Authorize the City Manager to Declare Surplus and Available E 34th Street (PIN #20055 27006), a 1,000SF Remnant Parcel. Attorney Mathew McCoy, on behalf of his client, has requested a City-owned remnant parcel located at 34th St between Waters Avenue and Live Oak Street (PINs 20055 27006) be declared surplus and available for sale to the adjacent property owner.
Exhibit 1: Map - East 34th Street.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchase & Sale Agreement - East 34th Street.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS
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