City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, April 8, 2021 - 2:00 p.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
Michael Brown, City Manager
Mark Massey, City Clerk
R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney

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April 08, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for April 8, 2021
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of Minutes for the Work Session & City Manager's Briefing Held on March 25, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
Agenda Plus_WS DRAFT MINUTES_March 25, 2021 City Council Workshop.pdf
3. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on March 25, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
Agenda Plus_RM DRAFT MINUTES_March 25, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
4. A Proclamation Recognizing April 2021 as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
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.)
5. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Renewal for Sludge Dewatering Chemicals (Used During the Process for Wastewater Treatment and Disposal) with Polydyne Inc. for an Amount up to $94,000 (Event No. 6930)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Sludge Dewatering Chemicals.pdf
Exhibit 2: Specifications - Sludge Dewatering Chemicals.pdf
Exhibit 3: Purchasing Notes - Sludge Dewatering Chemicals.pdf
6. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Renewal for the Maintenance of 17 Variable Frequency Drives (Used During the Water Treatment Process) with Siemens Industry, Inc. in the Amount of $47,629 (Event No. 6875)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Variable Frequency Drives Maintenance.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Variable Frequency Drives Maintenance.pdf
7. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Renewal of a Lease Agreement for a 16-Camera License Plate Reader System (for Savannah Police Department) with Flock Group, Inc. in the Amount of $32,000 (Event No. 7713)
Exhibit 1: License Plate Reader Camera System.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - License Plate Reader Camera System.pdf
8. Authorize the City Manager to Procure Railroad Crossing Design Services (For Stiles Avenue Widening Project) from Norfolk Southern in the Amount of $40,635 (Event No. 8371)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Railroad Crossing Design Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Railroad Crossing Design Services.pdf
9. Authorize the City Manager to Procure Seven Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for the Eastern Wharf Parking Garage from LilyPad EV in the Amount of $38,049 (Event No. 8375)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Auto Charging Stations.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Auto Charging Stations.pdf
10. Authorize the City Manager to Procure Replacement Cloth Filters for the Crossroads Water Treatment Facility from Aqua Aerobics in the Amount of $32,336 (Event No. 8372)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Replacement Filter Cloths .pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Replacement Filter Cloths.pdf
PURCHASING ITEMS
11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Renewal for Street Repair and Resurfacing Services with Savannah River Utilities (Local) for an Amount up to $5,900,000 (Event No. 7496)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Street Repair and Resurfacing.pdf
Exhibit 2: Specifications - Street Repair and Resurfacing.pdf
Exhibit 3: Purchasing Notes - Street Repair and Resurfacing.pdf
12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Two Contract Renewals for Machine Repair and Welding Services with Coastal Sunbelt Associates, Inc. (Local) for an Amount up to $112,465 and L&H Welding (Local) for an Amount up to $25,210 (Event No. 6983)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Machine and Welding Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Specifications - Machine and Welding Services.pdf
Exhibit 3: Purchasing Notes - Machine and Welding Services.pdf
13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Renewal for Senior Meal Delivery Services with TLT Smiling Faces Transportation (Savannah, GA) (Local) for an Amount up to $112,465 (Event No. 7333)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Golden Age Transportation Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Specifications - Golden Age Transportation Services.pdf
Exhibit 3: Purchasing Notes - Golden Age Transportation Services.pdf
14. Authorize the City Manager to Award a Contract for Debris Monitoring Services and Oversight with Witt O’ Brien for an Amount up to $750,000 (Event No. 8113)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Debris Monitoring Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Specifications - Debris Monitoring Services.pdf
Exhibit 3: Purchasing Notes - Debris Monitoring .pdf
15. Authorize the City Manager to Procure Meals for the Summer Lunch Program from Savannah-Chatham Board of Education for up to $156,055 (Event No. 8383)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Summer Lunch Program.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Summer Lunch Program.pdf
16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Facilities Capital Improvement Planning and Budgeting Software System from Gordian Company, for up to $137,836 (Event No. 8291)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Capital Improvement Budgeting Software.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Capital Improvement Budgeting Software.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
17. Appointment of Hearing Officer(s) Pursuant to the Unlawful Discrimination Ordinance
Exhibit 1: Ordinance - Unlawful Discrimination.pdf
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS
18. Approval of Class B (Liquor, Beer)(Manufacturer/Distillery) to Carey Falcone of New Realm Brewing Company at 120 Whitaker Street (Aldermanic District 1)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - New Realm Brewing Company20210401_17185227.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - New Realm Brewing Company20210401_17213694.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - New Realm Brewing Company20210401_17231635.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - New Realm Brewing Company20210401_17235965.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
19. Petition to Amend the Zoning Map for 11901 Middleground Road (PIN 20782 02006) from RSF-20 (Single Family Residential-20) to B-N (Neighborhood Business). Karan Patel (Agent) on Behalf of Martin George Grotheer, Jr. (Property Owner). Aldermanic District 6 (File No. 21-000890-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - 11901 Middleground Road
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance - 11901 Middleground Road
PETITIONS
20. Petition for a Special Use Permit to Allow the Shelter, Emergency and Shelter, Transitional Uses at 2305 Augusta Avenue (PINs 20025 10001 and 20025 11004). Phillip McCorkle (Agent) on Behalf of the Housing Authority of Savannah (Owner). Aldermanic District 1 (File No. 20-000512-ZA) [Public Hearing Unanimously Closed by City Council on December 10, 2021; No Public Comments Allowed During Meeting]
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation - 2305 Augusta Avenue.pdf
Exhibit 2: Memo to City Council - 2305 Augusta Avenue.pdf
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING
21. Petition to Amend the Zoning Map for 11901 Middleground Road (PIN 20782 02006) from RSF-20 (Single Family Residential-20) to B-N (Neighborhood Business). Karan Patel (Agent) on Behalf of Martin George Grotheer, Jr. (Property Owner). Aldermanic District 6 (File No. 21-000890-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - 11901 Middleground Road (File No. 20-000890-ZA)
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance for 11901 Middleground Road (File No. 20-000890-ZA)
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
RESOLUTIONS
22. Approval of a Resolution Ratifying the Mayor's March 30, 2021 Extension of Emergency Mask or Face Covering Order
Exhibit 1: Resolution - Mayor's Emergency Order.doc
AGREEMENTS
23. Approval of a Water and Sewer Agreement with Building Materials Manufacturing Corp, d.b.a. GAF for GAF Savannah Plant Domestic Water Project
Exhibit 1: W/S Agreement - GAF Savannah Plant Domestic Water Project.pdf
24. Approval of a Water and Sewer Agreement with Godley Station Enterprises, LLC for Highlands Boulevard Phase 3
Exhibit 1: W/S Agreement - Highlands Boulevard - Phase 3.pdf
25. Approval of a Water and Sewer Agreement with Savannah Health Services, LLC for the Children's Hospital of Savannah Revision
Exhibit 1: W/S Agreement - Children's Hospital of Savannah Revision.pdf
26. Approval of a Water and Sewer Agreement with Brookhaven Development, LLC for Brookhaven Phase 2
Exhibit 1: W/S Agreement - Brookhaven - Phase 2.pdf
27. Approval of a Water and Sewer Agreement with Coastal Georgia Development Group, Inc. for Cumberland Point Phase V
Exhibit 1: W/S Agreement - Cumberland Point - Phase V.pdf
28. Approval of a Water and Sewer Agreement with Bradley Lot Development, LLC for Bradley Point Phase 9
Exhibit 1: W/S Agreement - Bradley Point - Phase 9.pdf
29. Approval of a Water and Sewer Agreement with Godley Station West, LLC for Herb River Bluff
Exhibit 1: W/S Agreement - Herb River Bluff.pdf
30. Approval of a Water and Sewer Agreement with North Godley Developers, Inc. for Highland Falls Phase 7
Exhibit 1: W/S Agreement - Highland Falls Phase 7.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS
31. Approval to Authorize the Acceptance of a Donation of Real Property Located on Pritchard Street (PIN 20030 04005) – Petition #21-059
Exhibit 1: Pritchard Street Lot Donation - Map.pdf
Exhibit 1: Pritchard Street Lot Donation - Petition Application.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
32. Settlement #1
MISCELLANEOUS
33. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine)(By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to John Boyce for Mellow Mushroom at 11 West Liberty Street (Aldermanic District 2) [Public Hearing Closed on March 25, 2021, No Public Comments Allowed During Meeting]
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Mellow Mushroom.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Mellow Mushroom.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Mellow Mushroom.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Mellow Mushroom.pdf
34. Approval of Relocation of Liberty Marker to North Side of River Street at Morrell Park
Exhibit 1: Submittal Packet.pdf
Exhibit 2: Escrow letter SOR.pdf
Exhibit 3: Signed HSMC Board Decision.pdf
35. New Arena Update
Agenda Plus