SAVANNAH CITY GOVERNMENT

SUMMARY/FINAL MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

August 1, 2019 – 2:00 p.m.

The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of City Hall.

PRESENT:      Mayor Eddie W. DeLoach, Presiding

Mayor Pro-Tem Carolyn H. Bell

Alderman Julian Miller, Chairman of Council

Alderman Brian Foster, Vice-Chairman of Council

Alderman Van R. Johnson, II, District 1

Alderman Bill Durrence, District  2

Alderman John Hall, District 3

Alderwoman Dr. Estella E. Shabazz, District 5

Alderman Tony Thomas, District 6

 

OTHERS PRESENT:

Interim City Manager Patrick C. Monahan

Assistant to the City Manager Bret Bell

City Attorney Bates Lovett

Deputy City Attorney Jen Herman

Assistant City Attorney William Shearouse

Clerk of Council Mark Massey

Following the Pledge of Allegiance, which was recited in unison, Mayor Pro-Tem Bell offered the invocation.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Motion to Adopt the Agenda for the August 1, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting

Mayor Pro-Tem Bell moved to adopt the Agenda for the August 1, 2019, city Council Regular Meeting, Alderwoman Dr. Shabazz seconded.  The motion carried unanimously.

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.)
2. Approval of Minutes for the Work Session & City Manager's Briefing on July 18, 2019
Exhibit 1: Minutes - July 18, 2019 City Council Workshop.pdf

Alderman Durrence moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items #2 through #13 , Alderman Miller seconded.  The motion carried unanimously.

3. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting on July 18, 2019

Alderman Durrence moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items #2 through #13 , Alderman Miller seconded.  The motion carried unanimously.

4. Approval of Minutes for the Special Meeting (re SPLOST VII) on July 22, 2019
Exhibit 1: Action Minutes - July 22, 2019 Special Meeting.pdf

Alderman Durrence moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items #2 through #13 , Alderman Miller seconded.  The motion carried unanimously.

5. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 with the Basin Company for the River Street Visitor Center in the Amount of $6,042.95 (Event No. 6713)
Exhibit 1: Visitor Center Purchasing Summary.pdf
Exhibit 2: Visitor Center Funding Verification.pdf

Alderman Durrence moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items #2 through #13 , Alderman Miller seconded.  The motion carried unanimously.

6. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 with Thomas & Hutton for the Truman Linear Park Trail, Phase IIB Project in the Amount of $47,000 (Event No. 5571)
Exhibit 1: Purchasing Summary - Truman Linear Trail.pdf
Exhibit 2: Agreement - Truman Linear Trail.pdf
Exhibit 3: Funding Verification - Truman Linear Trail.pdf

Alderman Durrence moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items #2 through #13 , Alderman Miller seconded.  The motion carried unanimously.

7. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Renew an Annual Maintenance Agreement with Geographic Solutions for Additional Software Modules in the Amount of $54,000 (Event No. 3979)
Exhibit 1: Geographic Solutions Purchasing Summary.pdf
Exhibit 2: Funding Verification - WSC Geo Solutions.pdf

Alderman Durrence moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items #2 through #13 , Alderman Miller seconded.  The motion carried unanimously.

8. Motion to Procure Secure Sockets Layer Upgrades from Layer 3 Communications in the Amount of $37,053.64 (Event No. 7300)
Exhibit 1: Secure Sockets Purchasing Summary.pdf
Exhibit 2: SSL Upgrade Funding Verification.docx.pdf

Alderman Durrence moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items #2 through #13 , Alderman Miller seconded.  The motion carried unanimously.

9. Motion to Procure Replacement Switches for Devices No Longer Supported by Juniper Networks from Layer 3 Communications in the Amount of $49,999.79 (Event No. 7301)
Exhibit 1: Replacement Switches Purchasing Summary.pdf
Exhibit 2: Replacement Switches Funding Verification.pdf

Alderman Durrence moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items #2 through #13 , Alderman Miller seconded.  The motion carried unanimously.

10. Motion to Procure a One-Ton Dump Truck from Wade Ford for Use by the City Cemeteries Department in the Amount of $40,787 (Event No. 6821)
Exhibit 1: One Ton Dump Purchasing Summary.pdf
Exhibit 2: One Ton Dump Scope.pdf
Exhibit 3: One Ton Dump Bid Tab.pdf
Exhibit 4: Dump Truck Funding Verification.pdf

Alderman Durrence moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items #2 through #13 , Alderman Miller seconded.  The motion carried unanimously.

11. Motion to Approve a Water and Sewer Agreement with BCP Tremont, LLC for 2367 Tremont Road (Aldermanic District 1)
Exhibit 1: Water and Sewer Agreement - 2367 Tremont Road.pdf

Alderman Durrence moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items #2 through #13 , Alderman Miller seconded.  The motion carried unanimously.

12. Motion to Approve Real Property Trade Agreement with the Savannah College of Art and Design, Inc.
SCAD - Petition.pdf
Agenda Item - Map Attachment.pdf

Alderman Durrence moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items #2 through #13 , Alderman Miller seconded.  The motion carried unanimously.

13. Motion to Approve Additional Grant Match Contribution for Cuyler-Brownville Historical Resources Survey
Council Resolution GADNR Survey.pdf
GADNR Grant Application.pdf
MPC Amended Survey Budget.pdf
GADNR Award Letter - Partial.pdf

Alderman Durrence moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items #2 through #13 , Alderman Miller seconded.  The motion carried unanimously.

PURCHASING ITEMS
14. Confirmation of the Final Executed Contract Amount with TQ Constructors for Construction of Facilities at Interchange Court in the Amount of $37,855,246.88 (Event No. 7056) - (SPLOST PROJECT)
Exhibit 1: Interchange Court Site Plan Exhibit.pdf
Exhibit 2: Interchange Court Vicinity Map.pdf
Exhibit 3: Interchange Court Funding Verification.pdf
Exhibit 4: Interchange Court Purchasing Summary.pdf
Exhibit 5: Interchange Court Bid Tab.pdf
15. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Savannah River Utilities (primary) and Savannah Paving, Inc. (secondary) for Sidewalk, Curb and Cobblestone in an Amount Not ot Exceed $4,100,000 (Event No. 7079)
Exhibit 1: Sidewalk Purchasing Summary.pdf
Exhibit 2: Sidewalk Scope.pdf
Exhibit 3: Sidewalk Bid Tab.pdf
Exhibit 4: Sidewalk Contract Funding Verification.pdf
16. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Renew an Annual Contract with Verizon for Cellular Services in the Amount of $699,504 (Event No. 3461)
Exhibit 1: Cellular Service Purchasing Summary.pdf
Exhibit 2: Cellular Service Scope.pdf
Exhibit 3: Cellular Service Funding Verification.pdf
17. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC for Construction of Holly Heights Park in the Amount of $347,355.29 (Event NO. 7287)
Exhibit 1: Holly Heights Funding Verification.pdf
Exhibit 2: Holly Heights Purchasing Summary.pdf
Exhibit 3: Holly Heights Master Plan.pdf
18. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 with Thomas & Hutton for the Savannah Port Authority Park Water and Sewer Design in the Amount of $216,770 (Event No. 7299)
Exhibit 1: SPA Park Purchasing Summary.pdf
Exhibit 2: SPA Park Exhibit .pdf
Exhibit 3: SPA Park Funding Verification.pdf
19. Motion to Procure Two Telescopic Van Mounted Bucket Trucks from Altec Industries in the Amount of $168,766 (Event No. 7298)
Exhibit 1: Bucket Trucks Purchasing Summary.pdf
Exhibit 2: Bucket Trucks Funding Verification.pdf
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS
20. Motion to Approve a Class C (Beer) (by the drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales for Jennifer Jenkins of Fox & Fig at 321 Habersham Street (Aldermanic District 2)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Fox and Fig Cafe.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Fox and Fig Cafe.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Documents - Fox and Fig Cafe.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Fox and Fig Cafe.pdf
21. Motion to Approve a Class C (Liquor, Beer,Wine) (by the drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Jake Brooks of The Drayton Hotel at 7 Drayton Street in Aldermanic District 2
Exhibit 1: Checklist - The Drayton Hotel.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - The Drayton Hotel.pdf
Exhibit 3: Measurement Report - The Drayton Hotel.pdf
Exhibit 4: Alcohol Documents - The Drayton Hotel.pdf
22. Motion to Approve a Class C (Beer,Wine) (by the drink) Alcohol License and Class E (Beer,Wine) (by the package) Alcohol License for Theodore R. Mosley of Staybridge Suites Savannah at 301 East Bay Street (Aldermanic District 2)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Staybridge Suites Savannah.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Staybridge Suites Savannah.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Documents - Staybridge Suites Savannah.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Staybridge Suites Savannah.pdf
23. Motion to Approve a Transfer for of a Class E (Beer and Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License from Avinah Patel to Daksha Patel of Stop & Save Convenience at 4004 Montgomey Street (Aldermanic District 5)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Stop and Save.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Stop and Save.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Documents - Stop and Save Convenience.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Stop and Save Convenience.pdf
ZONING HEARINGS
24. Motion to Amend the Zoning Ordinance Regarding the Historic District (Petitioner: City of Savannah)
Exhibit 1: Planning Commission Recommendation - Section 8-3130(n)(16).pdf
Exhibit 2: Redline Version of Draft Ordinance - Section 8-3030(n)(16).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance - Section 8-3030(n)(16).pdf
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING
25. Motion to Amend the Code of Ordinance of the City of Savannah, Part 7-1091, Appendix I, Section 219. Stopping, standing and parking prohibited.
Exhibit 1: Aerial Map - Purse Street.pdf
Exhibit 2: Redline Version - Section 219 - Stopping, standing and parking prohibited.pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Version - Section 219 - Stopping, standing and parking prohibited.pdf
Exhibit 4: Funding Verification Form.pdf
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
26. Motion to Amend the 2019 Revenue Ordinance, Adopting the Final 2019 Property Tax Millage Rate, and Adopting the Special Service District Tax Rate for the Water Transportation District
RESOLUTIONS
27. Motion to Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Second Modification of a Promissory Note and Loan Agreement Between the City of Savannah and the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA)
Exhibit 1: Second Modification of GEFA Loan.pdf
Exhibit 2: Resolution - GEFA Loan Extension.pdf
28. Motion to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit the FY2019 Supportive Housing Program Application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding and Grant Agreement with the Sub-Recipient Named Therein
Exhibit 1: Resolution - Authorizing FY19 Application.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS
29. Motion to Approve a Temporary Easement with Johnson Matthey Process Technologies, Inc. for a Construction Laydown Yard
Agenda Item Johnson Matthey - Map Attachment.pdf
Johnson Matthey - Temporary Easement.pdf
MISCELLANEOUS
30. Acknowledge Receipt of Annexation Petitions for Three Parcels with an Aggregate of 894.07 Acres Located on the West Side of Interstate 16 in the Vicinity of Old River Road and John Carter Road
Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition - Blitch Tract.pdf
Exhibit 2: Annexation Petition - Blitch & Dewberry, Durrence, and Hill Tract.pdf
Exhibit 3: Aerial Map - Proposed Annexation Areas.pdf

 

 

 

ALCOHOLIC LICENSE HEARINGS

Mayor DeLoach opened the public hearing for Items #14, #15, #16 and #17.

 

  1. Motion to Approve a Class C (Beer) (by the drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales for Jennifer Jenkins of Fox & Fig at 321 Habersham Street (Aldermanic District 2).

 

There were no speakers for Item #14.

 

    1. Alderman Miller moved to close the hearing for Item #14, Alderman Durrence seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

 

    1. Alderman Durrence moved to approve Item #14, Mayor Pro-Tem Bell seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

 

  1. Motion to Approve a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (by the drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Jake Brooks of The Drayton Hotel at 7 Drayton Street (Aldermanic District 2).

 

There were no speakers for Item #15.

 

    1. Alderman Durrence moved to close the hearing for Item #15, Mayor Pro-Tem Bell seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

 

    1. Alderman Durrence moved to approve Item #15, Mayor Pro-Tem Bell seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

 

 

 

  1. Motion to Approve a Class C (Beer, Wine) (by the drink) Alcohol License and Class E (Beer, Wine) (by the package) Alcohol License for Theodore R. Mosley of Staybridge Suites Savannah at 301 East Bay Street (Aldermanic District 2).

 

There were no speakers for Item #16.

 

    1. Alderman Durrence moved to close the hearing for Item #16, Alderman Miller seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

 

    1. Alderman Durrence moved to approve Item #16, Alderman Johnson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

 

 

  1. Motion to Approve a Transfer of a Class E (Beer and Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License from Avinah Patel to Daksha Patel of Stop & Save Convenience at 4004 Montgomery Street (Aldermanic District 5).

 

Representing the applicant, Attorney J. Patrick Connell spoke on behalf of Ms. Daksha Patel.

 

Alderwoman Dr. Shabazz questioned Ms. Patel on meeting with the area neighborhoods with regard to the alcohol license. Ms. Patel answered she had met with the community and they could not come to an agreement. Since the community is against the license, Dr. Shabazz will support the community’s decision.

 

Alderman Hall stated the Applicant meets nine out of the ten requirements and should be granted the alcohol license.

 

Alderman Johnson stated although the Applicant meets the required criteria, they should consider the communities’ position.

 

At the request of Mayor Pro-Tem Bell for the Council’s legal obligation, City Attorney Lovett cited the eight criteria necessary for the approval and the Applicant meets seven of the eight criteria. As one of the last applicants in the overlay district, and since there is already a license in place this is not a negative against this Applicant and could be approved.

 

    1. Alderman Hall moved to close the hearing for Item #17, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

 

    1. Alderman Hall moved to approve Item #17, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried, 8-1-0, with Alderwoman Dr. Shabazz voting no.

 

PUBLIC HEARING

  1. Motion to Amend the Zoning Ordinance Regarding the Historic District (Petitioner: City of Savannah).

Mr. Marcus Lotson advised Mayor and Council that MPC has approved the amendment.

 

    1. Alderman Durrence moved to close the hearing for Item #18, Alderman Miller seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

 

    1. Alderman Durrence moved to approve Item #18, Mayor Pro-Tem Bell seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

 

ORDINANCES – FIRST HEARING

 

  1. Motion to Amend the 2019 Revenue Ordinance, Adopting the Final 2019 Property Tax Millage Rate, and Adopting the Special Service District Tax Rate for the Water Transportation District.

 

Alderman Foster emphasized that this is a 2.6% reduction in the millage rate.

 

FIRST READING WAS HEARD

 

ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING

 

  1. Motion to Amend the Code of Ordinance of the City of Savannah, Part 7-1091, Appendix I, Section 219. Stopping, standing and parking prohibited.

 

After the first reading was considered the second, Mayor Pro-Tem Bell moved to approve Item #20, Alderman Johnson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

  1. Motion to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Second Modification of a Promissory Note and Loan Agreement Between the City of Savannah and the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA).

 

Alderman Miller moved to approve Item #21, Alderman Durrence seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

 

  1. Motion to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit the FY2019 Supportive Housing Program Application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding and Grant Agreement with the Sub-Recipient Named Therein.

 

Alderman Miller moved to approve Item #22, Alderman Durrence seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

 

PURCHASING ITEMS

 

  1. Confirmation of the Final Executed Contract Amount with TQ Constructors for Construction of Facilities at Interchange Court in the Amount of $37,855,246.88 (Event No. 7056) - (SPLOST PROJECT).

 

Mayor Pro-Tem Bell moved to approve Items #23 through #25, #27 and #28 per Interim City Manager recommendation, Alderman Durrence seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

 

  1. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Savannah River Utilities (primary) and Savannah Paving, Inc. (secondary) for Sidewalk, Curb and Cobblestone in an Amount Not to Exceed $4,100,000 (Event No. 7079).

 

Mayor Pro-Tem Bell moved to approve Items #23 through #25, #27 and #28 per Interim City Manager recommendation, Alderman Durrence seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

 

  1. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Renew an Annual Contract with Verizon for Cellular Services in the Amount of $699,504 (Event No. 3461).

 

Mayor Pro-Tem Bell moved to approve Items #23 through #25, #27 and #28 per Interim City Manager recommendation, Alderman Durrence seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

 

  1. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC for Construction of Holly Heights Park in the Amount of $347,355.29 (Event NO. 7287).

 

Alderman Hall gave a brief background of the Park, it’s location across from Truman Parkway, ages of the children who use the Park and the many benefits to the community.

 

Mayor Pro-Tem Bell moved to approve Item #26, Alderman Miller seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

 

  1. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 with Thomas & Hutton for the Savannah Port Authority Park Water and Sewer Design in the Amount of $216,770 (Event No. 7299).

 

Mayor Pro-Tem Bell moved to approve Items #23 through #25, #27 and #28 per Interim City Manager recommendation, Alderman Durrence seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

 

  1. Motion to Procure Two Telescopic Van Mounted Bucket Trucks from Altec Industries in the Amount of $168,766 (Event No. 7298).

 

Mayor Pro-Tem Bell moved to approve Items #23 through #25, #27 and #28 per Interim City Manager recommendation, Alderman Durrence seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

 

REAL ESTATE ITEMS

 

  1. Motion to Approve a Temporary Easement with Johnson Matthey Process Technologies, Inc. for a Construction Laydown Yard.

 

Mayor Pro-Tem Bell moved to approve Item #29, Alderman Miller seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

  1. Acknowledge Receipt of Annexation Petitions for Three Parcels with an Aggregate of 894.07 Acres Located on the West Side of Interstate 16 in the Vicinity of Old River Road and John Carter Road.

 

Read into the record for informational purposes.

 

Alderman Miller announced that next Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. there will be a public meeting on Jan Street to discuss improvements to the park.

 

Alderwoman Shabazz announced that in line with the City’s strategic planning goal #4 (Economic Strength and Poverty Reduction), the City’s Human Services Department (912-651-6520) will be hosting the “Connecting the Dots 2019” event on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. She invited leaders of the faith community and houses of worship, designed to mobilize communities of faith with the provision of resources, a fair, work sessions and non-profit agency referrals.

 

Mayor DeLoach recognized and congratulated Alderman John Hall who is being inducted into the 100 Black Men of Savannah later this afternoon.

 

Mayor Pro-Tem Bell congratulated the Henderson E. Formey family for the renaming of the former East Broad Street K-8 School to The Early Learning Center at Henderson E. Formey, Jr. School in recognition of his great works.

 

 

 

With no further business coming before the assembly, Mayor DeLoach asked for those in favor of adjourning the regular meeting to say aye. Hearing no objections, the regular meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m.

 

The video recording of the Council meeting can be found by copying and inserting the below link in your url:

https://savannahgovtv.viebit.com/player.php?hash=Wi2g7uUMzGf5

 

Mark Massey, Clerk of Council

Date Minutes Approved: August 15, 2019

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