City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, April 13, 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.

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Please limit comments to 2 minutes.

 
April 13, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for April 13, 2023.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on March 23, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - March 23, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
3. Appearance by and Recognition of First Chatham Bank’s $7,500 Donation into the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund.
4. A Proclamation Declaring April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to strengthen families to prevent child abuse and neglect. Through this collaboration, prevention services and support help protect children and produce thriving families.
5. Appearance by and Recognition of Brittni Evans, the Miss Savannah 2023 Competition Winner. (Previously postponed from March Council Meeting)
6. A Proclamation Declaring April as Safe Digging Month. Georgia 811 is utilized not only by municipalities, but homeowners and contractors as well. Calling 811 before digging helps locate vital utilities during construction so damages do not occur to those utilities. When a utility is damaged, it not only costs money, but sometimes property damage and, in some cases, even people's lives.
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
7. Petition for a Map Amendment from Joshua Yellin, Agent for J. Elder Studio, on Behalf of 2613 Montgomery LLC (owner) to Rezone ~0.09 Acres at West 42nd Street (PIN 20073 31009) from TN-2 (Traditional Neighborhood-2) to TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 23-001036-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for W. 42nd Street (File No. 23-001036-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for W. 42nd Street (File No. 23-001036-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for W. 42nd Street (File No. 23-001036-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Site Plan for W. 42nd Street (File No. 23-001036-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 5: Site Visit to W. 42nd Street (File No. 23-001036).pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
8. Petition for a Map Amendment from Joshua Yellin, Agent for J. Elder Studio, on Behalf of 2613 Montgomery LLC (owner) to Rezone ~0.09 Acres at West 42nd Street (PIN 20073 31009) from TN-2 (Traditional Neighborhood-2) to TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 23-001036-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for W. 42nd Street (File No. 23-001036-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for W. 42nd Street (File No. 23-001036-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for W. 42nd Street (File No. 23-001036-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Site Plan for W. 42nd Street (File No. 23-001036-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 5: Site Visit to W. 42nd Street (File No. 23-001036).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)
9. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for Grounds Maintenance at Facilities City-wide with SamJay Services (LOCAL) in the Amount of $162,322. This contract will be used by the Facilities Department to provide grounds maintenance at 24 City properties. (Facilities Maintenance)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - City Grounds Maintenance.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - City Grounds Maintenance.pdf
10. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of Wastewater Sludge Disposal Chemicals for the City's Water Reclamation Facility on President Street in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000. This system adds chemicals to the treated wastewater to solidify sludge so it can be removed from the water treatment process for disposal. The chemicals will be used by the Water Reclamation Department to assist with the sludge processing and disposal process. (Water Reclamation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Sludge Disposal Chemicals.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Sludge Disposal Chemicals.pdf
11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract to Refurbish the Polychem Chain and Flight Sludge Collection System from Brentwood Industries in an Amount Not to Exceed $ 202,900. The system removes inner material from the wastewater that cannot be broken down biologically in order to go to the next phase of the water treatment process. The primary clarifiers are the first step in the treatment process to remove suspended solids, oils, and grease before entering the biological treatment process. (Water Reclamation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Polychem Chain.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Polychem Chain.pdf
12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Final Closeout Modification for 2155 West Gwinnett Street, Fire Support and Code Compliance Building with Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC in the Amount of $220,330.75. This final modification is needed to cover additional costs associated with unforeseen conditions. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Fire Support Center.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Fire Support Center.pdf
13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Final Closeout Modification for the Broughton Streetscape Project with Astra Construction Company in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,250,000. The final closeout modification is needed to cover additional costs associated with unforeseen conditions. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Broughton St.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Broughton St.pdf
14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Civil Design Engineering Services with CHA Consulting (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,300,000. The services will be used on an as-needed basis to include preparation of design plans, specifications, cost estimates, permitting, and construction documents for projects. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Civil Design Engineering.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Civil Design Engineering.pdf
15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contracts for Investment Grade Energy Audit for City buildings with NORESCO, LLC and Johnson Controls, Inc in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,510,000. These audits will analyze energy, water, and material use and operational practices at City facilities and identify improvements that can be made to increase efficiency and generate cost savings. (Sustainability)
Exhibit 1: Purchasing Notes - Investment Grade Energy Audit.pdf
16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Welding, Fabrication, and Machine Shop Services with Coastal Sunbelt Associates, Inc. (LOCAL) in an Amount not to Exceed $141,600. These services will be utilized by the Stormwater Department and miscellaneous maintenance for various departments throughout the City to perform machine shop repairs, welding, and fabrication services. (Stormwater Management Division)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Welding Fabrication & Machine Shop Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Welding Fabrication & Machine Shop Services.pdf
17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Late Night Alternative Transportation with Downtowner in an Amount Not to Exceed $534,840. These transport services are for workers who park and live outside of the central business district who want safe, reliable transportation to and from their homes. (Parking & Mobility)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Downtowner.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Downtowner.pdf
18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Additional Mowers with John Deere c/o Beard Equipment Co. (formally Greenville Turf & Tractor) in an Amount Not to Exceed $177,972. The additional mowers will consist of three (3) John Deere 60” zero turn mowers, one (1) 54” zero turn mower, two (2) 48” zero turn mowers, two (2) 54” zero turn mowers with material collection systems, five (5) 7.5’ pull behind finishing mowers, and one (1) 10.5’ pull behind finishing mower. (Park and Tree Department)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Mower Lease Agreement.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Mower Lease Agreement.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
19. Approval to Renew the 2023-2024 Annual Maintenance Agreement with Kone, Inc., in the Amount of $159,692.
20. Approval of an Agreement with CHA Consulting, Inc., for Design and Construction Administration Services for the Construct Auxiliary Parking Lots Project, in the Amount of $118,840.
21. Approval of Task Work Order No. 24 with AECOM for an Access Control System Assessment, in the Amount of $52,538.
22. Approval to Procure One Transit Commercial ADA, Full Size Wheelchair Van, in the Amount of $87,018.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
23. Authorize the City Manager to Transfer a Vacant Lot at 0 Crescent Drive (PIN 20039 02087) in Savannah Gardens to the Chatham County/City of Savannah Land Bank Authority (LBA) to Facilitate its Transfer to CHSA Development, Inc. for the Construction of Two 3-Bedroom Dwellings for Families Experiencing Homelessness Utilizing CDBG-CV Funding Previously Approved by City Council.
Exhibit 1: Resolution to Transfer Title of 0 Crescent Drive (20039 02087)
24. Authorize Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. (CHSA) to Make a $1,260,000 Loan from the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund in Support of a 2023 LIHTC Application to Develop 42 Affordable Housing Apartments on Vacant Land at 1700 Drayton Street and 104 E. 34th Street.
Exhibit 1: Favorable Financing Resolution of Support 1700 Drayton 2023
25. Authorize Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. (CHSA) to Make a $1,920,000 Loan from the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund in Support of a 2023 LIHTC Application to Develop up to 64 Affordable Housing Apartments for Senior Citizens on About 3.8 Acres of Land on the Former Fairgrounds Property Located at 4801 Meding Street.
Exhibit 1: Favorable Financing Resolution of Support 4801 Meding Street 2023
AGREEMENTS
26. Approval of Modification No. 1 to the PY2022 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Ross IES Youth Services Sub-awards (Bryan, Liberty, Long and Chatham) in the Amount of $43,456.51.
Exhibit 1: Ross IES Modification.pdf
27. Authorize the City Manager to Accept a Rapid Response Grant Award in the Amount of $95,000. The award will be used to implement general Dislocated Worker workforce/training activities. The City serves as the fiduciary agent for the ten-county region.
Exhibit 1: FY23 Rapid Response Statement of Award.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
28. Settlement #1
29. Settlement #2
MISCELLANEOUS
30. Approval of a Major Subdivision - Teal Lake Phase 2 Situated in Aldermanic District 5 at the Ends of Teal Lake Drive and Tar Creek Drive. The subject property is the second phase of an established subdivision. The proposed phase totals 10.86 acres and consist of 43 lots.
Exhibit 1: Teal Lake Phase 2 - Plat Major Subdivision
31. Authorize Supplemental Budget Appropriations to Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Improvement Program.
Exbihit 1: FY23 Quarter 1 Operations & CIP Budget Appropriations Attachment.pdf
32. Added Item (Agreements): Approval of a Purchasing and Sale Agreement for the Fairgrounds.
Exhibit 1: Purchase and Sale Agreement - Fairgrounds Project Final with exhibits.pdf
Exhibit 2: Site Plan Exhibit A.pdf
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