City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, April 27, 2023 - 6:30 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 6:30p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED

Please limit comments to 2 minutes.

 
April 27, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for April 27, 2023.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on April 13, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Workshop Draft Minutes - April 13, 2023 City Council Workshop.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on April 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Regular Meeting Draft Minutes - April 13, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
4. Appearance by and Recognition of the City of Savannah Age 10 and Under Youth Basketball Team, the Savannah Stallions, Along with Coaches Chris Pickett and Rommel Waldburg, for Winning the City, District, and Georgia Recreation and Park Association State Basketball Championship for their Age Group.
5. Appearance by the Memorial Day School Boys Basketball Team, Along with Coach Mark Sussman, to Recognize the Team for Winning the 2023 Class A Boys GIAA State Basketball Tournament.
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) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales and Class E (Wine) Alcohol License to Jason Boehm for The Hamilton-Turner Inn Located at 330 Abercorn Street Between East Harris and East Charlton Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Hamilton-Turner Inn.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Hamilton-Turner Inn.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Hamilton-Turner Inn.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Hamilton-Turner Inn.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Hamilton-Turner Inn.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
7. Map Amendment for Robert McCorkle (Agent) on Behalf of Richard G. Mika and Savannah Health Services, LLC to Rezone ~20.5 Acres Located at 1800 East 63rd Street (PIN 20104 30014 and a portion of 20105 10008) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to RMF-2-20 (Residential Multi-family-2-20 units per acre) in Aldermanic District 3 (File No. 22-004421-ZA). (Item continued from the March 23, 2023 agenda).
8. Petition of Robert McCorkle (Agent) on Behalf of Northpoint Industrial XVI, LLC (Petitioner) for Speir Property, LLC (Owner) to Zone ~667.895 Acres at 420 Bush Road and 302 Bush Road (PIN 11026 01017 and 11026 01002C) from RA (Residential Agriculture) to RA-CO (Residential Agriculture-County) and PDR-SM (Planned Development Reclamation-Surface Mining) to PDR-SM-CO (Planned Development Reclamation-Surface Mining-County). Petition Supports Annexation.
Exhibit 1: Staff Report for 302 and 420 Bush Road (File No. 23-001208-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 302 and 420 Bush Road (File No. 23-001208-ZA).pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
9. Map Amendment for Robert McCorkle (Agent) on Behalf of Richard G. Mika and Savannah Health Services, LLC to Rezone ~20.5 Acres Located at 1800 East 63rd Street (PIN 20104 30014 and a portion of 20105 10008) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to RMF-2-20 (Residential Multi-family-2-20 units per acre) in Aldermanic District 3 (File No. 22-004421-ZA). (Item continued from the March 23, 2023 agenda).
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
10. Approval to Annex 667.895 Acres Located on Little Neck Road near Bush Road. The property is proposed to be developed as light industrial.
Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition - Speir Property LLC.pdf
Exhibit 2: Annexation Ordinance - Speir Property LLC.pdf
11. Petition of Robert McCorkle (Agent) on Behalf of Northpoint Industrial XVI, LLC (Petitioner) for Speir Property, LLC (Owner) to Zone ~667.895 Acres at 420 Bush Road and 302 Bush Road (PIN 11026 01017 and 11026 01002C) from RA (Residential Agriculture) to RA-CO (Residential Agriculture-County) and PDR-SM (Planned Development Reclamation-Surface Mining) to PDR-SM-CO (Planned Development Reclamation-Surface Mining-County). Petition Supports Annexation.
Exhibit 1: Staff Report for 302 and 420 Bush Road (File No. 23-0012008-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 302 and 420 Bush Road (File No. 23-0012008-ZA).pdf
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)
12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No.1 of an Annual Contract for Multifunction Copier Equipment with Automated Business Resources (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $288,055. These devices will be connected to the City’s network and will provide printing, copying, scanning, and faxing functions. (Innovation+Technology Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Multifunction Copier Equipment.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Multifunction Copier Equipment.pdf
13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for Grounds Maintenance for City-Owned Vacant Lots from Sam Jay Services, Inc. (LOCAL) In an Amount Not to Exceed $180,000. The services will ensure that all City-owned vacant lots are properly maintained within a three-week rotation during the growing season. (Park & Tree)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Grounds Maintenance of City-Owned Lots.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Grounds Maintenance of City-Owned Lots.pdf
14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Training Ammunition with Precision Delta Corporation in an Amount Not to Exceed $61,925. The Savannah Police Department will utilize this contract for the purchase of training ammunition to conduct firearms familiarity, training for new recruits, and in-service training for current officers and special operations teams. (Police)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SPD Ammunition.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SPD Ammunition.pdf
15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Letter Processing Services with T2 Systems, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $57,873. The Parking & Mobility Services, Code Compliance, and Sanitation Departments (Street Cleaning Division) utilize this service to send customers notifications of outstanding citations. (Parking & Mobility)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - T2 Letter Processing.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - T2 Letter Processing.pdf
16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Final Project Close-out Amendment with AECOM/Hunt for the Stiles Avenue Widening, Underground Unforeseen Sitework Conditions, and Additional City Lot Sitework Beyond the Original Scope in the Amount of $4,593,897. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Arena Closeout Modification Amendment.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Arena Closeout Modification Amendment.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
AGREEMENTS
17. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Beacon New Homes, LLC for The Resort at New Hampstead. This service agreement is for a development consisting of 305 single family homes in the Travis Field service area.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - The Resort at New Hampstead.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS
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