City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 2:00 p.m.


SCCPSS Eli Whitney Administrative Complex
2 Laura Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404
www.savannahga.gov
SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL

Van R. Johnson, II, Mayor
Carol Bell, 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, Vice-Chairman
Nick Palumbo, District 4, 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 2:00 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED ONLY FOR HEARINGS

(Alcohol, Public, Zoning, and Budget)

Please limit comments to 2 minutes.

"Savannah will be a safe, environmentally healthy, and economically thriving community for All."

 
April 10, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for April 10, 2025.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on March 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
Agenda Plus - WS DRAFT MINUTES_ March 27, 2025 City Council Workshop.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on March 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES_March 27, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
4. An Appearance by Coastal Georgia Advocacy Center to Receive a Proclamation Declaring April 2025 National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
5. An Appearance by the City of Savannah’s 14U – Savannah Windsor Forest Basketball Team and 17U – Savannah Royal Lions Boys Basketball Teams for their outstanding achievement in winning the GRPA State Basketball Tournament.
6. Presentation of the Employee Engagement Team and Recognition of the 2024 Employee of The Year Winner.
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
7. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sale to Dhaval Desai for Element Hotel at 26 West Fairmont Avenue. The Establishment is Located Between White Bluff Road and Abercorn Extension in Aldermanic District 5.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Element Hotel
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Element Hotel
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Element Hotel
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Element Hotel
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Element Hotel
8. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sale to Linda Stephens for Ave Bar and Grill, a Restaurant located at 1721 Waters Avenue. The establishment is located between East 33rd and East 34th Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Ave Bar and Grill
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Ave Bar and Grill
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Ave Bar and Grill
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Ave Bar and Grill
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Ave Bar and Grill
9. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Ashok Lakhani for Exotic Cigars at 507 East River Street, a Cigar Store. The establishment is located between East Broad Street Ramp and Lincoln Street Ramp in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Exotic Cigars
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Exotic Cigars
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Exotic Cigars
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Exotic Cigars
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Exotic Cigars
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
10. Petition of Josh Yellin on Behalf of SRL Land Venture, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment for ~1.49 Acres at East President Street (PIN 20006 03002) to change the I-L (Light Industrial) to PD (Planned Development) within Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 25-000899-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for E. President Street (File No.25-000899-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for E. President Street (File No. 25-000899-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for E. President Street (File No. 25-000899-ZA).pdf
11. Petition of Josh Yellin on Behalf of SRL Land Venture, LLC for an Amendment to the Savannah River Landings (Eastern Wharf) Planned Development Master Plan for the Inclusion of ~1.49 Acres Located at East President Street (PIN 20006 03002) within Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 25-000900-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 25-000900-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: PD Amendment (File No. 25-000900-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for PD (File No. 25-000900-ZA).pdf
12. Petition of Thomas Behm on Behalf of Ballantry PMC 30 Adlers, LLC and SRL Land Venture, LLC for an Amendment to Savannah River Landings (Eastern Wharf) Planned Development Master Plan to 400 and 500 Pilot Street, 300 Passage Way, and East President Street (PINs 20006 05007, 20006 05013, 20006 05083, 20006 05084, and 20006 05088) within Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 25-000901-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 25-000901-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: PD Amendment (File No. 25-000901-ZA).pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
13. Petition of Josh Yellin on Behalf of SRL Land Venture, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment for ~1.49 Acres at East President Street (PIN 20006 03002) to change the I-L (Light Industrial) to PD (Planned Development) within Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 25-000899-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for E. President Street (File No. 25-000899-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for E. President Street (File No. 25-000899-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for E. President Street (File No. 25-000899-ZA).pdf
14. Petition of Josh Yellin on Behalf of SRL Land Venture, LLC for an Amendment to the Savannah River Landings (Eastern Wharf) Planned Development Master Plan for the inclusion of ~1.49 acres located at East President Street (PIN 20006 03002) within Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 25-000900-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 25-000900-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: PD Amendment (File No. 25-000900-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for PD (File No. 25-000900-ZA).pdf
15. Petition of Thomas Behm on Behalf of Ballantry PMC 30 Adlers, LLC and SRL Land Venture, LLC for an Amendment to Savannah River Landings (Eastern Wharf) Planned Development Master Plan to 400 and 500 Pilot Street, 300 Passage Way, and East President Street (PINs 20006 05007, 20006 05013, 20006 05083, 20006 05084, and 20006 05088) within Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 25-000901-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 25-000901-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: PD Amendment (File No. 25-000901-ZA).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)
16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for New Parking Garages Owner's Representative with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $773,685. This contract is for owner’s representative consultation services for assistance with the design and construction of two parking garages: a 450-space Forsyth Park Parking Garage and a 600-700-space Eastern Wharf Garage with residential units above. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- New Parking Garages Owner's Representative.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes- New Parking Garages Owners Representative.pdf
17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Polymers from Polydyne, Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $120,000. Two Polymers are utilized to coagulate raw water and to dewater millions of wet sludge to form a solid and dispose of in a landfill yearly. (Water Reclamation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Polymer
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Polymer
18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Floodplain Management Plan with WSP USA, Inc. (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $80,968. The Development Services Department is requesting this service because as an active participant in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS), the City is required to develop and submit a revised Floodplain Management Plan (FMP) to FEMA every 5 years. (Development Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Floodplain Management Plan.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes- Floodplain Management Plan.pdf
19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Multimodal Transportation Implementation Plan with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $500,000. Kimley-Horne and Associates, Inc. will prioritize mobility for the City by integrating transportation modes, prioritizing key projects to boost mobility and economic growth, setting Vision Zero-focused goals, ensuring equitable access, reducing delays, and promoting safety and environmental sustainability. (PED)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Multimodal Transportation Implementation Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes- Multimodal Transportation Implementation Services.pdf
20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of Equipment with Templeton and Associates in the amount not to exceed $250,000. The Water Reclamation Department uses a range of equipment to treat and process millions of gallons of wastewater and supply reclaimed water to the City. (Water Reclamation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Dewatering & Filtration Equipment Templeton
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note- Dewatering & Filtration Equipment
21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification and Renewal for Armed Security Services for Various City Facilities with Sunstates Security Services (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,938,492. This contract provides armed security services at the following locations: City Hall, Government Operations Headquarters, Ellis Square, Coastal Georgia Center, I & D Water, President Street Plant, Forsyth Café, Visitor Center, Adams Complex, and City Garages in addition to special details upon request. (Risk Management)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Armed Security Services for Various City Facilities.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes- Armed Security Services for Various City Facilities.pdf
22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Design for Fell Street Pumping Station in an Amount not to Exceed $732,655 (LOCAL). The 50-year-old pump station is undersized and in a deteriorated condition and in need of re-design. (Stormwater Management)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Design Services Fell Street Pump Station
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note- Design Services Fell Street Pump Station
23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Equipment for the Savannah Police Department (SPD) Headquarters Renovation Project with MGT (LOCAL) in the Amount Not to Exceed $120,000. Innovation and Technology Services will use these switches and other equipment as needed for the SPD Headquarters renovation project to provide connectivity to the City’s network. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Equipment for SPD Headquarters.pdf
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with Suncoast Restoration and Waterproofing, LLC in the amount of $613,650. This contract is to perform crack and spall repairs in the Whitaker Street Garage. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Whitaker St. Garage Repairs.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Whitaker St. Garage Repairs.pdff
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
25. Approval of Change Order No. 1 with ECS Southeast for Special Inspections for the Taxiway G Bridge Project, in the Amount of $36,860.
26. Approval to Procure Public Safety Radios from Williams Communications Inc., in the Amount of $119,942.
27. Approval to Purchase Two Explosive Trace Detection Devices from Rapiscan Systems, in the Amount of $77,526.
28. Approval to Participate in the 2025 Visit Savannah Co-Op Digital Advertising Campaign, in the Amount of $300,000 .
29. Approval for Search Engine Optimization and Reporting Services with Agency of Record RobMark, in the Amount of $25,920.
30. Approval to Purchase One Front Deck Mower with a Cab from Shea Tractor & Equipment Company, Inc., in the Amount of $48,465.
31. Approval to Purchase One All-Terrain Vehicle from Logistics365, Inc., in the Amount of $27,091.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
32. Authorize Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. (CHSA) to Make a $1,230,000 Loan from the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund in Support of a 2025 LIHTC Application to Develop 41 Affordable Housing Apartments on Vacant Land at 1700 Drayton Street and 104 E. 34th Street. (Housing Department)
Exhibit 1: Resolution Authorizing SAHF Favorable Financing Supporting 1700 Drayton 2025 LIHTC Application
AGREEMENTS
33. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Lennar Carolinas, LLC for Edgewater at New Hampstead Phases. This is for a development consisting of 156 single-family homes off Little Neck Road in the Travis Field service area in Aldermanic District 5.
Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - Edgewater at New Hampstead Phase 2.pdf
34. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Riverbend Savannah I, LLC for Rockingham Tract 6A-2, Building 7B. This is for a development consisting of a warehouse and office space of Feldspar Drive in the President Street Plant service area in Aldermanic District 5.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Rockingham Tract 6A-2 Building 7B.pdf
35. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Riverbend Savannah I, LLC for Rockingham Tract 6A-1, Building 7A. This is for a development consisting of a warehouse and office space off Feldspar Drive in the President Street Plant service area in Aldermanic District 5.
Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - Rockingham Tract 6A-1 Building 7A.pdf
36. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Savannah Chatham Public School System for Windsor Forest High School. This is for a development of a replacement school at 12419 Largo Drive in the Wilshire service area in Aldermanic District 6.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Windsor Forest High School.pdf
37. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Manger Building Property Owner, LLC for the Manger Hotel. This is for a development consisting of 224-room hotel, restaurant, fitness center, assembly hall and office space on East Congress Street in the President Street Plant service area in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Manger Hotel.pdf
38. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority for an Amended and Restated Hotel Motel Tax in Accordance with State Law O.C.G.A. 48-13-51(b).
Exhibit 1: H_M Tax MOA City of Savannah and SGCCA.docx
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
39. Settlement #1
MISCELLANEOUS
40. Approval of Major Subdivision West Tract 3, 4, and 5, Hill Durrence Tract. These proposed western tracts created a total of 125.093 acres and will consist of a residential complex near the Fort Argyle Road entrance and multiple warehouses towards the center and rear of the western portion. The property is in Aldermanic District 5 at Street Location: Kaizen Parkway at Fort Argyle Road (Note: Item withdrawn at the petitioner's request)
Exhibit 1: Plat: Major Subdivision West Tract 3, 4, and 5 Hill Durrence.pdf
Exhibit 2 MPC Decision.pdf
Agenda Plus