City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, September 9, 2021 - 2:00p.m.
Via ZOOM


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, Chairman
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
Heath Lloyd, Interim City Manager
Mark Massey, City Clerk
R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney

NOTE TO AUDIENCE

Meeting will begin at 2:00p.m.

To View Live Meeting Online, Please Click HERE

PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED

Register HERE to Speak during the Live Meeting for Public Hearing Agenda Items (registration link available no later than by 5p.m. on the Monday prior to the City Council Meeting date)

Please limit comments to 2 minutes.

 
September 9, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for September 9, 2021.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on August 26, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
Agenda Plus_RM DRAFT MINUTES_August 26, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting (2).pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
3. A Proclamation Declaring September 12 as Savannah Day
4. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of September as Buy Local Month in Savannah
5. A Proclamation Recognizing the 20th Anniversary of Terrorist Attacks on the United States of America on September 11, 2001, and the Men and Women who Lost Their Lives and Those who Fought to Protect Us Since That Day
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
6. Approval of a Class C (Wine)(By the Drink) and Class G (Wine)(Complimentary Service) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Angela King for Presidents Quarter, Inn at 225 E. President, in District 2. No Concerns Noted by Neighborhood Association or Police. No Issues with Littering or Loitering. (Existing Business/New Owner) (Continued from August 26, 2021 Meeting))
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Presidents Quarter Inn.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Presidents Quarter Inn.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Report - President Quarters Inn.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Presidents Quarter Inn.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Presidents Quarter Inn.pdf
7. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine)(By the Package) Alcohol License & Resolution to Vinaybhai Patel for Eagle Market (Convenience Store) at 2120 W. Bay Street, District 1. Original License Issued Before Alcohol Overlay District; Time Period for Re-establishing Use Met. No concerns by Police or Neighborhood Association. No Issues with Littering/Loitering. Distance Measurement Met.(Cont'd from 08/12)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Eagle Market.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Eagle Market.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Report - Eagle Market.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Eagle Market.pdf
Exhibit 5: Overlay Map for West Bay Street Area.pdf
Exhibit 6: Neighborhood Agreement - Eagle Market.pdf
Exhibit 7: Resolution- Eagle Market.pdf
Exhibit 8: Security Plan - Eagle Market.pdf
8. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine)(By the Drink) Alcohol License to Robert D. Phillips Jr. for Savannah Gentlemen's Club, a Club at 325 E. Montgomery Cross Roads Between Edgewater Road and Hurst Avenue in Aldermanic District 4. No Concerns by Police or Issues with Littering or Loitering. Distance Measurement Met. (Existing Business/New Owner)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Savannah Gentlemen's Club.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Savannah Gentlemen's Club.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Savannah Gentlemen's Club.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Savannah Gentlemen's Club.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Savannah Gentlemen's Club.pdf
9. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine)(By the Package) Alcohol License to Mrugesh Patel for Marathon, a Convenience Store at 329 E. Montgomery Cross Road, Between Edgewater Road and Hurst Avenue in Aldermanic District 4. No Concerns by Police, Issues with Littering or Loitering. Distance Measurement Met. (Existing Business/New Owner)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Marathon.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Marathon.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Marathon.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Marathon.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Marathon.pdf
10. Approval of Class C (Beer, Wine)(By the Drink) Alcohol License to Seshu Kotcherlakota for The Hideaway Cafe, a Cafe at 105 Tibet Avenue, Between Abercorn Street and LaBrea Boulevard in District 6. No Concerns by Police or Issues with Littering or Loitering. Distance Measurement Met. (Existing Business/New Request) (Staff Request Continuance to September 23, 2021)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - The Hideaway Cafe.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - The Hideaway Cafe.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - The Hideaway Cafe.pdf
Exhibit 4: Neighborhood Association Comments - The Hideaway Cafe.pdf
Exhibit 5: Measurement Report - The Hideaway Cafe.pdf
Exhibit 6: Neighborhood Agreement - The Hideaway Cafe.pdf
Exhibit 7: Security Plan - The Hideaway Cafe.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
11. Petition of Phillip R. McCorkle from McCorkle, Johnson & McCoy, LLP (Petitioner) on Behalf of Whitaker @ Charlton Lane, LLC (Owner) for a Special Use Permit to Have a Restaurant at 348 Whitaker Street (PIN 20032 05001). Aldermanic District 2. File No. 21-002772-ZA (Public Hearing Closed on August 26, 2021) [Continued by Petitioner to September 23, 2021]
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - 348 Whitaker Street.pdf
Exhihibt 2: Good Neighborhood Agreement - 348 Whitaker Street.pdf
12. Petition of Harold Yellin (Agent) on Behalf of Alice Keller (Owner) for a Map Amendment to Rezone Little Neck Road (Parcel ID# 21007 01001 and 21007 01002) from R-A-CO (Residential-Agricultural-County) to PD (Planned Development) MPC Recommends Approval with Condition that the Applicant Enters into an Agreement with Chatham County Regarding Issues Related to Stormwater, Traffic and Canal Access
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - Little Neck Road.pdf
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance - Rezone Little Neck Road.pdf
13. Petition of Nathan Pollard on Behalf of Linda B. Morgan and Charles D. Broometo to Amend the Zoning Map for 1103 East 69th Street (PIN 20114 19002) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to O-I (Office Institutional) (File No. 21-003122-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - 1103 East 69th Street
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance - 1103 East 69th Street
14. Approval to Amend the Zoning Map for 6078 Ogeechee Road (PIN 11029 05004) Owned by F & A of Savannah, LLC from B-N (Neighborhood Business) to B-N-CO (Neighborhood Business-County) to Support Annexation (File No. 21-004509-ZA)
Exhibit 1: Map - 6078 Ogeechee Road
Exhibit 2: Annexation Petition - 6708 Ogeechee Road.pdf
Exhibit 3: Map - 6078 Ogeechee Road
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
15. Petition of Harold Yellin (Agent) on Behalf of Alice Keller (Owner) for a Map Amendment to Rezone Little Neck Road (Parcel ID# 21007 01001 and 21007 01002) from R-A-CO (Residential-Agricultural-County) to PD (Planned Development) MPC Recommends Approval with Condition that the Applicant Enters into an Agreement with Chatham County Regarding Issues Related to Stormwater, Traffic and Canal Access
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - Little Neck Road.pdf
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance - Little Neck Road.pdf
16. Petition of Nathan Pollard on Behalf of Linda B. Morgan and Charles D. Broometo to Amend the Zoning Map for 1103 East 69th Street (PIN 20114 19002) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to O-I (Office Institutional) (File No. 21-003122-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - 1103 East 69th Street
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance - 1103 East 69th Street
17. Petition of Bob Isaacson (Agent) on Behalf of Savannah Core (Owner) to Amend the Zoning Map for 527 E. 39th Street (PIN 20075 05010) from TN-2 (Traditional Neighborhood-2) to East Broad Market Lofts PUD. Aldermanic District 2. (File No. 21-002411-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - 527 E. 39th Street
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance - 527 E. 39th Street
Exhibit 3: Map - 527 E. 39th Street
18. Petition of Bob Isaacson (Agent) on Behalf of Savannah Core (Owner) to Amend East Broad Market Lofts PUD to include 527 E. 39th Street (PIN 20075 05010). Located in Aldermanic District 2. (File No. 21-002377-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - 527 E. 39th Street
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance - 527 E. 39th Street
Exhibit 3: Map - 527 E. 39th Street
Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance PD Revisions as of 09.03.2021 (File No. 21-002377-ZA)
Exhibit 5: Letter - 39th Street .pdf
19. Approval to Amend Section 8-7046.3.b.i of the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Entitled “Specific Standards,” to Ensure Manufactured Homes’ Lowest Horizontal Member is Elevated One-Foot Above FEMA’s NFIP Base Flood Elevation (BFE) Plus One Foot Freeboard. The Current Ordinance Allows Manufactured Homes to be Either One Foot Above the BFE or Three Feet Above the Existing Grade.
Exhibit 1: Flood Damage Protection Ordinance - Language Existing.pdf
Exhibit 2: Flood Damage Protection Ordinance - Language Proposed.pdf
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
20. Approval for the Annexation of 5.019 Acres Located off Ogeechee Road Near Canebrake Road. The Property has been Developed as a Tractor Supply Company Store.
Exhibit 1 - Petition - Tract A-1 Ogeechee Road.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Annexation Ordinance - Tract A-1 Ogeechee Road.pdf
21. Approval to Amend the Zoning Map for 6078 Ogeechee Road (PIN 11029 05004) Owned by F & A of Savannah, LLC from B-N (Neighborhood Business) to B-N-CO (Neighborhood Business-County) to Support Annexation (File No. 21-004509-ZA)
Exhibit 1: Map - 6078 Ogeechee Road
Exhibit 2: Annexation Petition - 6708 Ogeechee Road
Exhibit 3: Map - 6078 Ogeechee Road
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
22. Approval for the Annexation of 20.0 Acres Located on the Southwest Bypass (Veterans Parkway) near Old Burkhalter Road. The Property Will be Developed as Industrial Warehouses.
Exhibit 1 - Petition - Rockingham Farms.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance - Rockingham Farms.pdf
23. Approval to Amend Zoning of Buckhalter Road (PIN 10948 01001) Owned by Rockingham Farms, LLC from M (Manufacturing) to M-CO (Manufacturing-CO) (File No. 21-004510-ZA)
Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition - Rockingham Farm #2.pdf
Exhibit 2: Plat - Rockingham Farms.pdf
Exhibit 3: Development Agreement - Rockingham Farm.pdf
Exhibit 4: Map - Rockingham Farms.pdf
Exhibit 5: Draft Ordinance - Rockingham Farms.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)
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for 57,000 Sanitation Curbside Calendar Packets with Patriot Precision Printing (Local, SBE) in the Amount of $64,165. Packets Contain a Magnet with the 2022 Sanitation Schedule Highlighting Collection Days for Refuse, Recycling, Yard Waste, and Bulk Items Along with a Letter and Brochure About Services
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Curbside Calendar Packets
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Curbside Calendar Packets
25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Construction of a 10,380 Sq. Ft. Gym with a Full-Size Basketball Court for the New Grant Center (West St. and Barnes Dr.) Along with Conversion of Two Rooms into a Fitness and Weight Room and Window Replacements at Moses Jackson Community Center (1410 Richards St.) to Dabbs-Williams General Contractors, LLC (Local) in the Amount of $3,840,000
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Grant Center Gymnasium
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Grant Center Gymnasium
Exhibit 3: Site Plan - Grant Center Gymnasium
Exhibit 4: Renderings - Grant Center Gymnasium
26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Renovation of 2155 West Gwinnett Street, Savannah Fire Support and Code Compliance Building to Johnson-Laux Constructions (7001 Chatham Center Dr., Savannah, GA) (Local-DBE Company) in the Amount of $2,408,855
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Renovation of 2155 W Gwinnett St. Savannah Fire Support and Code Compliance Building
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Renovation of 2155 W Gwinnett St. Savannah Fire Support and Code Compliance Building
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
27. Approval to Ratify the Acceptance of Airport Improvement Program Grant Offer No. 3-13-0100-066-2021 from the Federal Aviation Administration for $1,111,111 in Funding
28. Approval to Ratify the Acceptance of Airport Improvement Program Grant Offer No. 3-13-0100-067-2021 from the Federal Aviation Administration, in the Amount of $6,679,565 in Funding
29. Approval of a Contract with ECS Southeast, LLP for the Quality Assurance Testing – Air Cargo Apron Project, $40,760
30. Approval of Amendment Number One to Task Work Order Number Ten for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule Assessment with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the Amount of $32,000
31. Approval of Advertising Placement in the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton Vacation Planners in the Amount of $42,445
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
32. Approval of a Resolution to Adopt the 2021 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Floodplain Mitigation Plan and the Repetitive Loss Area Analysis
Exhibit 1: Resolution - FEMA Floodplain Mitigation Plan and Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (RLAA)
Exhibit 2: Savannah Flood Mitigation Plan Update Draft.pdf
Exhibit 3: Savannah RLAA Draft.pdf
AGREEMENTS
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
33. Approval of a 3-Year Lease Agreement in an Amount of $34,000 Per Year for a Facility at 5521 Abercorn Street for the Project DeRenne Relocation Assistance Program (RAP). The RAP will be Chaired by City Staff and Operated by a Committee of City, Federal, State and Local Partners. Office Space is Needed for the RAP so Affected Owners & Tenants can Obtain Information and Resources on the Project.
Exhibit 1: Map - 5521 Abercorn Street.pdf
Exhibit 2: Blue Sky Boulevard Exhibit - Project DeRenne.pdf
Exhibit 3: Map - Project DeRenne.pdf
LL signed Lease - 5521 Abercorn Street.pdf
34. Approval of an Underground Easement to Georgia Power Company on Parcel Identification Numbers (PINs) 20030 08001 & 20030 08005 Stiles Avenue.
Exhibit 1: Agreement - Underground Easement - Stiles Avenue.pdf
Exhibit 2: Map - Underground Easement - Stiles Avenue.pdf
Exhibit 3: Agreement - Underground Easement Stiles Avenue.pdf
Exhibit 4: Agreement - Underground Easement Stile Avenue.pdf
35. Approval of a Ground Lease with the Housing Authority of Savannah to Facilitate Force Main Project.
Exhibit 1: Ground Lease Agreement - Housing Authority.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
36. Approval of Supplemental Budget Appropriations
FY 2021 Supplement Budget Appropriation Detail.pdf
37. Approval of the Naming of the New City Services Complex Located at 14 Interchange Court to "Floyd Adams, Jr. City Services Complex"
City Services Complex.pdf
Naming Petition Floyd Adams Jr. City Services Complex.pdf
Agenda Plus