City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 2:00 p.m.
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SCCPSS Eli Whitney Administrative Complex
2 Laura Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404
www.savannahga.gov
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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 |
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| Joseph A. Melder, City Manager |
| Mark Massey, City Clerk |
| R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney |
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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 of its citizens."
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April 24, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
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INVOCATION
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for April 24, 2025.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on April 10, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus -WS DRAFT MINUTES_ April 10, 2025 City Council Workshop Meeting.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on April 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES_ April 10, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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4. A Proclamation to Proclaim May 4 - May 9, 2025 as National Small Business Week in Savannah.
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5. A Proclamation Declaring April 21 thru April 26, 2025 as Georgia Cities Week.
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Exhibit 1: Georgia Cities Week Proclamation April 21-26 2025.pdf
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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6. Approval of a Class G (Wine) (By the Drink) Complimentary Service Alcohol License to Shanay Frazier for Studio 18, a Nail Salon at 4410 Ogeechee Road. The establishment is located between Chatham Parkway and Savannah Speedway in Aldermanic District 5.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Studio 18 Salon
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Studio 18 Salon
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Studio 18 Salon
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Studio 18 Salon
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Studio 18 Salon
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7. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Christopher Clarke for Coach's Southside, a Restaurant at 11215 Abercorn Street, Unit 2. The establishment is located between Deerfield Road and Largo Drive in Aldermanic District 6.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Coach's Southside
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Coach's Southside
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Coach's Southside
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Coach's Southside
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Coach's Southside
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8. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sale to Tracey Jones for Foxtail Coffee Co., a Restaurant at 601 Indian Street. This establishment is located Between North Fahm and Pullen Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Foxtail Coffee Co.
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Foxtail Coffee Co.
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Foxtail Coffee Co.
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Foxtail Coffee Co.
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Foxtail Coffee Co.
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9. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Sonji Leach for Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ, a Restaurant located at 630 Indian Street, Ste D. The establishment is located between North Fahm and McGuire Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ZONING HEARINGS
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10. Petition of Bridget Lidy on Behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, GA to Amend the City of Savannah's Zoning Map to include the Affordable Housing Overlay District (AHOD) (File No. 25-001546-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: Affordable Housing Overlay District (AHOD) Zoning Map Amendment Staff Report (File No. 25-001546-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2 Signed Affordable Housing Overlay District (AHOD) Text Amendment (File No. 24-004284-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Affordable Housing Overlay District (AHOD) Map (File No. 25-001546-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance for Affordable Housing Overlay District (AHOD) (File No. 25-001546-ZA).pdf
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PETITIONS
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ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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11. Petition of Bridget Lidy on Behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, GA to Amend the City of Savannah's Zoning Map to include the Affordable Housing Overlay District (AHOD) (File No. 25-001546-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: Affordable Housing Overlay District (AHOD) Zoning Map Amendment Staff Report (File No. 25-001546-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Signed Affordable Housing Overlay District (AHOD) Text Amendment (File No. 24-004284-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Affordable Housing Overlay District (AHOD) Map (File No. 25-001546-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance for Affordable Housing Overlay District (AHOD) (File No. 25-001546-ZA).pdf
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ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
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ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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12. 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).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 25-000900-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: PD Amendment (File No. 25-0009000-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for PD (File No. 25-000900-ZA).pdf
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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.)
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PURCHASING ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Savannah Police Department Furniture Package with Mason, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $750,000. The furniture will support the Savannah Police Department Headquarters project. This purchase will include desks, office chairs, storage and filing components, conference and training tables, and multipurpose chairs. (Capital Projects)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- SPD Furniture Package.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes- SPD Furniture Package.pdf
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14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Scrap Tire Disposal with Quality Tire Recycling, LLC in an amount not to exceed $194,775. This contract will provide scrap tire disposal services for the following City locations: Dean Forest Road Landfill, Bacon Park Convenience Center, and Fleet Services. (Sanitation)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Scrap Tire Disposal
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Scrap Tire Disposal
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15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for various multi-station play structures with GameTime c/o Dominica Recreation Products, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $139,995. The multi-station play structures will replace aging playground equipment which will consist of the renovation and addition of play features at 14 parks and playgrounds. (Recreation and Leisure Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Various Multi-Station Play Structures.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Various Multi-Station Play Structures.pdf
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16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract to procure replacement of rubberized surface material for the Forsyth Park Playground with GameTime c/o Dominica Recreation Products, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $228,756. This playground is the most popular unit within the City’s Park System, serving thousands of children and families each year. (Recreation and Leisure Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Forsyth Park Playground.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Forsyth Park Playground.pdf
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17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for One Container Carrier Truck from National Automotive Fleet Group in the Amount of $120,499. The new container carrier trucks will be utilized by the City's Commercial Refuse Division. Its primary functions will include delivering, collecting, and spotting containers for new routes or customers. (Fleet)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Container Carrier Truck.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Container Carrier Trucks.pdf
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18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Six Rear Loader Garbage Truck Cab & Chassis from Battle Motors c/o Associated Fuel Systems in the Amount of $1,078,092. The rear loader garbage truck cab & chassis will be used by the Sanitation Department's Residential Refuse, Recycling & Litter Services Division. (Fleet)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Rear Loading Garbage Trucks.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Rear Loading Garbage Trucks.pdf
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19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Two Automated Side Loader Trucks and Six 25-Cubic Yard Refuse Bodies from New Way c/o Solid Waste Applied Technologies in the Amount of $1,775,600. The automated side loader trucks and refuse bodies will be used by the Sanitation Department's Recycle & Litter Division. (Fleet)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Automated Side Loader & Refuse Bodies.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Automated Side Loader & Refuse Bodies.pdf
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20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Three Elgin 3-Wheel Street Sweepers and Two Elgin Truck Mounted Sweepers from Elgin Sweeper Company c/o Environmental Products Group in the Amount of $1,650,500. These street sweepers will be used by the Street Cleaning Division to maintain weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly sweeping schedules. (Fleet)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Street Sweepers.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Street Sweepers.pdf
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SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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21. Resolution to support the Savannah-Chatham County Interagency Council on Homelessness's Five-Year Strategic Plan to End Homelessness.
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Exhibit 1: Resolution ICH 5 Year Strategic Plan.docx
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AGREEMENTS
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22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with Chatham County for the Engineering Design and Relocation of Existing City Water and Sewer Utilities in conflict with the County Roadway and Drainage Improvements on Garrard Avenue for an Estimated Amount of $457,376. (Water Resources Planning and Engineering)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Garrad Avenue Utility Relocations
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note Intergovernmental Agreement
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23. Second Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Between the Georgia Department of Transportation and the City of Savannah to Proceed with Preliminary Engineering Commitments Related to the I-16 at Montgomery Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Ramp and Overpass Removal (PI No. 0011744). (Staff requested item to be removed from the agenda.)
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REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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24. Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Release and Quitclaim Deed of a vacated Utility Easement at 4222 Waters Avenue.
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Exhibit 1 - 4222 Waters Avenue - Map.pdf
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Exhibit 2 - 4222 Waters Avenue - Previous Quitclaim Deed.pdf
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Exhibit 3 - 4222 Waters Avenue - Release & QCD.pdf
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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MISCELLANEOUS
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