City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.
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City Hall
2 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401
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 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."
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April 9, 2026 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 9, 2026.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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2. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on March 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES_ March 26, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting-watermark.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on March 26, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.
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4. Approval of the Minutes for the Special Called Meeting Held on March 26, 2026, at 6:01 p.m.
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Agenda Plus - SCM DRAFT MINUTES_March 26, 2026 City Council Special Called Meeting-watermark.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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5. Presentation by the Employee Engagement Team for Recognition of the 2025 Employee of the Year Winner (Human Resources)
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6. Recognition of the Month of April as Savannah Safe Digging Month (WR- Planning & Engineering)
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Exhibit 1: Safe Digging Proclamation.docx
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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7. Approval to add a Class C (Liquor, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to James Massey for Two Tides Brewing Company, a Brewpub Located at 12 West 41st Street. The Establishment is Located between Whitaker Street and DeSoto Avenue in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Continue to Operate as a Brewpub. (New Request/Existing Business)
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Exhibit 1 - Checklist - Two Tides Brewing Company
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Exhibit 2 - Density Map - Two Tides Brewing
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Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Reports - Two Tides Brewing
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Exhibit 4 - Measurement Report - Two Tide Brewing Company
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Exhibit 5 - Safety Plan - Two Tide Brewing Company.
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8. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to James Ciminillo for The Aberdeen by Coop De Ville, a Restaurant Located at 301 Passage Way, Unit B101. The Establishment is Located between Pilot Street and Port Street in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Restaurant. (New Applicant/New Business)
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Exhibit 1 - Checklist - The Aberdeen By Coop De Ville
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Exhibit 2 - Density Map - The Aberdeen by Coop De Ville
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Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Reports - The Aberdeen by Coop De Ville
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Exhibit 4 - Measurement Report - The Aberdeen by Coop De Ville
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Exhibit 5 - Safety Plan - The Aberdeen by Coop De Ville
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9. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) Alcohol License to Matthew Lipman for Nickel and Oak Lounge at 111 West Congress Street. The Establishment is Located between Barnard Street and Whitaker Street in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Bar/Lounge. (New Applicant/New Business)
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Exhibit 1 - Checklist - Nickel and Oak Lounge
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Exhibit 2 - Density Map - Nickel and Oak Lounge
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Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Reports - Nickel and Oak Lounge
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Exhibit 4 - Measurement Report - Nickel and Oak Lounge
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Exhibit 5 - Safety Plan - Nickel and Oak Lounge
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10. Approval of a Class B (Beer) (Brewery) Alcohol License to Ernest McLean for First City Brewing at 1722 Habersham Street. The Establishment is Located between East 33rd Street and East 34th Street in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Brewery. (New Applicant/New Business)
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Exhibit 1 - Checklist - First City Brewing
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Exhibit 2 - Density Map - First City Brewing
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Exhibit 4 - Measurement Report - First City Brewing
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Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Reports - First City Brewing
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Exhibit 5 - Safety Plan - First City Brewing
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ZONING HEARINGS
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11. Petition of Josh Yellin on behalf of Bernard Property Holdings LLC for 0.16 acres at 8106 Waters Avenue (20494 07004) to Amend the Zoning Map from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to OI-T (Office Institutional-Transition) in Aldermanic District 4 (26-000785-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 8106 Waters Avenue (26-0000785-A).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Zoning Map for 8106 Waters Avenue (26-000785-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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12. Petition of Josh Yellin on behalf of Bernard Property Holdings LLC for 0.16 acres at 8106 Waters Avenue (20494 07004) to Amend the Zoning Map from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to OI-T (Office Institutional-Transition) in Aldermanic District 4 (26-000785-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: Draft Ordinance for 8106 Waters Avenue (26-000785-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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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 Financial Empowerment Research and Engagement Services with BluKnowledge Consulting in the Amount of $65,000. (Economic Development)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Financial Empowerment Research & Engagement Services.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Financial Empowerment Research & Engagement Services.pdf
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14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for (1) Bucket Truck with Terex USA, LLC dba Terex Utilities, in the Amount of $337,438. (Fleet Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Bucket Trucks.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Bucket Trucks.pdf
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15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Installation of New Gym Flooring and Related Upgrades with Success Sports Surfacing, LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $597,528.75. (Recreation & Leisure Services).
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Gym Renovation.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Gym Renovations.pdf
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16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Painting of the W.W. Law Community Center Gymnasium from Moseler LLC, DBA Founders (LOCAL) Maintenance & Restoration in an Amount Not to Exceed $75,000. (Facilities Maintenance)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification:WW Law Gym Painting
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note: WW Law Gym Painting
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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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17. Resolution Authorizing Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. to Loan $2,000,000 from the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund to the Savannah Gateway Gardens Limited Partnership in Support of its 2026 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Application for the Development of 78 Apartments on Portions of Vacant Property Known as 21 Edinburgh Street and 946 Rockefeller Street Located in Aldermanic District 2, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia (Housing Services)
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Exhibit 1: SAHF Gateway Gardens Limited Resolution.pdf
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18. Resolution Authorizing Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. to Loan $2,000,000 from the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund to Mercy Housing Southeast in Support of its 2026 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Application for the Re-Syndication and Substantial Rehabilitation of 70 Apartments on Property Known as Heritage Corner and Row in the Cuyler-Brownville Neighborhood Located in Aldermanic District 1, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia (Housing Services)
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Exhibit 1: SAHF Mercy Housing Southeast Resolution.pdf
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19. Resolution Authorizing Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. to Loan $500,000 from the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund to Sustainable Fellwood I Limited Partnership in Support of its 2026 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Application for the Preservation and Rehabilitation of 110 Apartments at the Property Known as Sustainable Fellwood-I, 1401 Fellwood Drive Located in Aldermanic District 1, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia (Housing Services)
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Exhibit 1: SAHF Sustainable Fellwood Resolution.pdf
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AGREEMENTS
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20. Authorize the City Manager to Accept a FY25 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant Award in the Amount of $500,000. (WorkSource Coastal)
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REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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21. Settlement #1
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22. Settlement #2
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MISCELLANEOUS
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23. Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Major Subdivision, The Pines at New Hampstead, Phase 5B Located in Aldermanic District 5, New Hampstead Neighborhood. (Development Services)
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Exhibit 1: Plat of Major Subdivision, The Pines at New Hampstead, Phase 5B
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Exhibit 2: MPC Approval Decision
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24. Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Major Subdivision, Williams Street Townhomes in Dale Terrace/Olympus/Victory Square Neighborhood Located in Aldermanic District 3. (Development Services)
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Exhibit 1: Plat of Major Subdivision: Williams Street Townhomes
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Exhibit 2: MPC Approval Decision
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