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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. |
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| 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. |
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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.) | |
| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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.
There were no speakers for Item #14.
There were no speakers for Item #15.
There were no speakers for Item #16.
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.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Marcus Lotson advised Mayor and Council that MPC has approved the amendment.
ORDINANCES – FIRST HEARING
Alderman Foster emphasized that this is a 2.6% reduction in the millage rate.
FIRST READING WAS HEARD
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING
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
Alderman Miller moved to approve Item #21, Alderman Durrence seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Miller moved to approve Item #22, Alderman Durrence seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
PURCHASING ITEMS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Mayor Pro-Tem Bell moved to approve Item #29, Alderman Miller seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS
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 Initials: mm |
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