City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.


City Hall
2 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401
www.savannahga.gov
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, District 3, Vice-Chairman
Nick Palumbo, District 4, 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 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."

 
August 27, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for August 27, 2026.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Special Called Meeting Held on August 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
Agenda Plus - SCM DRAFT MINUTES_ August 13, 2026 City Council Special Meeting-watermark.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on August 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES August 13, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting-watermark.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
4. A Proclamation Declaring September 1–7, 2026, as “Labor Week” in the City of Savannah, Recognizing the Accomplishments and Contributions of the Working Savannah Taskforce and the Savannah Regional Central Labor Council in Advancing, Supporting, and Strengthening Savannah’s Workers, Working Families, and Community.
5. Appearance and Recognition by Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement's Path Forward 2026 Cohort Graduates. (Neighborhood Safety & Engagement)
6. Presentation By the Employee Engagement Team for Recognition of the 2026 2nd Quarter Employee of the Quarter Winners (Human Resources)
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
7. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer and Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Colin Breland for Specials Pizza, a Restaurant Located at 2520 DeSoto Avenue. The Establishment is Located between West 41st Street and West 42nd Street in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Restaurant. (New Applicant/New Business)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Specials Pizza
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Specials Pizza
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Specials Pizza
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Specials Pizza
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Specials Pizza
8. Approval of a Class A (Liquor, Beer and Wine) (Caterer) Class C (Liquor, Beer and Wine) (By the Drink) Class E (Beer and Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Dhruv Khanna for Recess Hotel and Club Savannah, a Hotel at 7 East Congress Street. The Establishment is Located between Drayton Street and Bull Street in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Hotel. (New Applicant/New Business)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Recess Hotel and Club Savannah
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Recess Hotel and Club Savannah
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Recess Hotel and Club Savannah
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Recess Hotel and Club Savannah
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Recess Hotel and Club Savannah
9. Approval of a Class E (Beer and Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Deana Dabit for Ruby's Corner at 1170 East Derenne Avenue. The Establishment is Located between Waters Avenue and Sanders Street in Aldermanic District 3. The Applicant Plans to Continue Operating as a Convenience Store. (New Applicant/Existing Business)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Ruby's Corner
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Ruby's Corner
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Ruby's Corner
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Ruby's Corner
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Ruby's Corner
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
10. Petition of Eric Scott and Ashley Scott for a Zoning Map Amendment from RSF-20 (Residential Single-Family-20) to RMF-2-15 (Residential Multi-Family-2-15 units per acre) with a Condition for 0.45 Acres at 0 Mohawk Street (20782 01020) in Aldermanic District 6 (26-002408-ZA) (Continued from August 13, 2026).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 0 Mohawk Road (26-002408-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Combined Maps for 0 Mohawk Road (26-002408-ZA).pdf
11. Petition of Josh Yellin on behalf of Cabretta 40Star LLC, 207 East 31st Street Starland LLC, Caroline Martha Braunschweig, Starland 302, Inc., and Azalea Row Realty LLC for a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amendment from Traditional Neighborhood to Traditional Commercial of 0.62 acres at 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, and 101 East 40th Street and 2309 Drayton Street) in Aldermanic District 2 (26-003125-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, and 101 East 40th Street and 2309 Drayton Street FLUM (26-003125-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, and 101 East 40th Street and 2309 Drayton Street.pdf
12. Petition of Josh Yellin on behalf of Cabretta 40Star LLC, 207 East 31st Street Starland LLC, Caroline Martha Braunschweig, Starland 302, Inc., and Azalea Row Realty LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 0.62 acres at 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, and 101 East 40th Street and 2309 Drayton Street (20065 39010, 20074 01005, 20065 39009, 20074 01006, 20074 01007, 20074 02001, and 20065 39008) from TN-2 (Traditional Neighborhood-2) to TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) in Aldermanic District 2 (26-003123-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, and 101 East 40th Street and 2309 Drayton Street Rezoning (26-003123.pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 18 19 20 23 25 and 101 East 40th Street and 2309 Drayton Street_1.pdf
13. Petition of Cemil Emre Yavas for a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amendment from Traditional Neighborhood to Traditional Commercial of 0.04 acres at 1108 Abercorn Street (20044 34011) in Aldermanic District 2 (26-003038-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1108 Abercorn Street FLUM (26-003038-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 1108 Abercorn Street.pdf
14. Petition of Cemil Emre Yavas for a Zoning Map Amendment from TN-1 (Traditional Neighborhood-1) to TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) of 0.04 acres at 1108 Abercorn Street (20044 34011) in Aldermanic District 2 (26-002988-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1108 Abercorn Street Rezoning (26-002988-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 1108 Abercorn Street.pdf
15. Petition of Josh Yellin on behalf of RM Savannah Investment Properties, LLC for a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amend­ment from Residential-Suburban Single Family to Commer­cial-Neighborhood at 10602, 10612, and 10620 White Bluff Road (20587 01003, 20587 01004, and 20587 01005) in Aldermanic District 4 (26-002954-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 10602, 10612, & 10620 White Bluff Road FLUM (26-002954-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 10602, 10612, & 10602 White Bluff Rd.pdf
16. Petition of Josh Yellin on behalf of RM Savannah Investment Properties, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment from RSF-6 (Residential Single-family-6) to B-N (Neighborhood Business) at 10602, 10612, and 10620 White Bluff Road (20587 01003, 20587 01004, and 20587 01005) in Aldermanic District 4 (26-002955-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 10602, 10612, & 10602 White Bluff Road (26-002955-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 10602, 10612, & 10602 White Bluff Rd.pdf
17. Public Hearing on Adoption of an Ordinance Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on Development or Conversion Activity Related to Large-scale Data Centers with an Electrical Capacity of (10) Megawatts or Greater and Prohibiting the Conversion of Warehouses and Large Industrial Buildings of 200,000 Square Feet or More to Data Center Use Within the Corporate Limits of The City Of Savannah.
Exhibit 1: Savannah Data Center Moratorium Ordinance .docx
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
18. Petition of Eric Scott and Ashley Scott for a Zoning Map Amendment from RSF-20 (Residential Single-Family-20) to RMF-2-15 (Residential Multi-Family-2-15 units per acre) with a Condition for 0.45 Acres at 0 Mohawk Street (20782 01020) in Aldermanic District 6 (26-002408-ZA) (Continued from August 13, 2026).
Exhibit 1: Draft Ordinance for 0 Mohawk Road (26-002408-ZA).pdf
19. Petition of Josh Yellin on behalf of Cabretta 40Star LLC, 207 East 31st Street Starland LLC, Caroline Martha Braunschweig, Starland 302, Inc., and Azalea Row Realty LLC for a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amendment from Traditional Neighborhood to Traditional Commercial of 0.62 acres at 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, and 101 East 40th Street and 2309 Drayton Street (20065 39010, 20074 01005, 20065 39009, 20074 01006, 20074 01007, 20074 02001, and 20065 39008) in Aldermanic District 2 (26-003125-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Draft Ordinance for 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, and 101 East 40th Street and 2309 Drayton Street FLUM (26-003125-ZA).pdf
20. Petition of Josh Yellin on behalf of Cabretta 40Star LLC, 207 East 31st Street Starland LLC, Caroline Martha Braunschweig, Starland 302, Inc., and Azalea Row Realty LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 0.62 acres at 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, and 101 East 40th Street and 2309 Drayton Street (20065 39010, 20074 01005, 20065 39009, 20074 01006, 20074 01007, 20074 02001, and 20065 39008) from TN-2 (Traditional Neighborhood-2) to TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) in Aldermanic District 2 (26-003123-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Draft Ordinance for 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, and 101 East 40th Street and 2309 Drayton Street Map (26-003123-ZA).pdf
21. Petition of Cemil Emre Yavas for a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amendment from Traditional Neighborhood to Traditional Commercial of 0.04 acres at 1108 Abercorn Street (20044 34011) in Aldermanic District 2 (26-003038-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Draft Ordinance for 1108 Abercorn Street FLUM (26-003038-ZA).pdf
22. Petition of Cemil Emre Yavas for a Zoning Map Amendment from TN-1 (Traditional Neighborhood-1) to TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) of 0.04 acres at 1108 Abercorn Street (20044 34011) in Aldermanic District 2 (26-002988-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Draft Ordinance for 1108 Abercorn Street Map (26-001234-ZA).pdf
23. Petition of Josh Yellin on behalf of RM Savannah Investment Properties, LLC for a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amend­ment from Residential-Suburban Single Family to Commer­cial-Neighborhood at 10602, 10612, and 10620 White Bluff Road (20587 01003, 20587 01004, and 20587 01005) in Aldermanic District 4 (26-002954-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Draft Ordinance for White Bluff Road FLUM (26-002954-ZA) .pdf
24. Petition of Josh Yellin on behalf of RM Savannah Investment Properties, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment from RSF-6 (Residential Single-family-6) to B-N (Neighborhood Business) at 10602, 10612, and 10620 White Bluff Road (20587 01003, 20587 01004, and 20587 01005) in Aldermanic District 4 (26-002955-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Draft Ordinance for 10602, 10612, & 10602 White Bluff Rd Map (26-002955-ZA).pdf
25. Approval to Amend Division II, Part 4, Public Services, Ch 7, International Airport, Article A (Item Continued to September 10, 2026)
Exhibit 1: Sav-Airport Ordinance)Purchasing)proposed revision [5-26] (00027745-2xAB0B1).pdf
26. Approval to Amend the Charter of the City of Savannah, Section 8-415, Rights in Airport Property. (Item Continued to September 10, 2026)
Exhibit 1: Sav-Charter)proposed rev)$1,000 approval remove leases [7-26] (00027746-2xAB0B1).pdf
27. Adoption of an Ordinance Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on Development or Conversion Activity Related to Large-scale Data Centers with an Electrical Capacity of 10 Megawatts or Greater and Prohibiting the Conversion of Warehouses and Large Industrial Buildings of 200,000 Square Feet or More to Data Center Use Within the Corporate Limits of the City Of Savannah.
Exhibit 1: Savannah Data Center Moratorium Ordinance .docx
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
28. Petition of Bridget Lidy on behalf of The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia for a Zoning Text Amendment to Articles 2.0 Review Bodies and Administrators, 3.0 Application and Review Procedures, 6.0 Special 3 Purpose Districts, 7.0 Overlay Districts, 8.0 Use Standards, 9.0 General Site Standards, and 13.0 Abbreviations and Definitions to Facilitate the Transfer of Authority of Application Intake from the City of Savannah to the Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) and to Provide a More Concise Process for the Public in the Processing of Development Applications (26-002369-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Final Ordinance for Text Amendment for Articles 2.0, 3.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, and 13.0 (26-002369-ZA).pdf
29. Petition of Bridget Lidy on behalf of The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia for a Zoning Text Amendment to Add Permitted Use and Associated Development Standards to Articles 5.0 Base Zoning Districts, 8.0 Use Standards, 9.0 General Site Standards, and 13.0 Abbreviations and Definitions, to permit several different housing types in multiple districts (26-002370-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Final Ordinance for Housing Toolkit Text Amendment.pdf
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)
30. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Three-Year Contract for Software Support and Maintenance for Handheld Citation Devices, Citation Services and Letter Services with T2 Systems in an Amount Not to Exceed $471,944.23. (Parking & Mobility Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - T2 System Annual Renewal Contract for Three Years.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - T2 System Annual Renewal Contract for Three Years.pdf
31. Authorize the City Manager to Amend the Previously Approved Agenda Item from August 13, 2026 to Increase the Procurement of Combination Sewer Cleaner Trucks from (2) to (4) Trucks from Vac-Con in the Amount of $2,382,417.59. (Fleet Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - (4) Combination Sewer Cleaner Truck.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - (4) Combination Sewer Cleaner Truck.pdf
32. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Lenco Bearcat Armored Rescue Vehicle from Lenco Bearcat in the Amount of $401,531. (SPD)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Lenco Bearcat.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Lenco Bearcat.pdf
33. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Temporary Staffing Services from Robert Half International, Inc. in the Amount of $130,000. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - ITS Temp Staff.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - ITS Temp Staff.pdf
34. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Trimble Unity Professional Services Upgrade with Woolpert, Inc. in the Amount of $64,000. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Trimble Upgrade.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Trimble Upgrade.pdf
35. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for (14) Security Cameras from Netplanner Systems, Inc. in the Amount of $54,635.88. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Security Cameras State Parking Garage.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Security Cameras State Parking Garage.pdf
36. ​Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 2 for Towing Class Services with Yarbrough Enterprise, Inc. dba Tim's Towing & Recovery in an Amount Not to Exceed $45,000. (Fleet Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Contract Modification No. 2 Towing Class II & VII Vehicles.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Contract Modification No. 2 Towing Class II & VII Vehicles.pdf
37. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Tree and Stump Removal Services with ArborNature, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $80,000. (Park and Tree)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Contract Modification No. 1 Tree and Stump Removal.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Contract Modification No. 1 Tree and Stump Removal.pdf
38. Authorize the City Manage to Execute a Contract for Repair of Leaks at the State Street Garage with Rowe Construction in the Amount of $98,550. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - State Street Garage Leak Repairs.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - State Street Garage Leak Repairs.pdf
39. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contracts to Furnish the New Savannah Police Department's Northwest Precinct with C/O Masons, Inc in the Amount of $400,884.67. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SPD Northwest Precinct Furniture.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SPD Northwest Precinct Furniture.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
40. Approval to Pay Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, Inc. for the 2025-2026 Workers Compensation Premium Balance, in the Amount of $29,199
41. Approval of Advertising Placement in the 2027 Hilton Head Island and Bluffton Vacation Planners, in the Amount of $57,780
42. Approval to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Steven Baldwin & Associates, in the Amount of $66,000
43. Approval to Procure Four Command Central AXS Dispatch Consoles from Motorola Solutions, in the Amount of $1,287,673
44. Approval to Renew the Diio Mi Software Subscription from Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions Group, in the Amount of $35,095
45. Approval to Purchase Three Konica Minolta Multifunction Devices from ABR Digital Office Solutions, in the Amount of $30,000
46. Approval of Change Order No. 1 with Shamrock Concrete Construction for the GA-V Reconstruction and Widening Project, in the Amount of $520,050
47. Approval of Change Order No. 7 with Iugis Construction, Inc. for the Terminal Concourse Expansion Project, in the Amount of $365,112
48. Approval to Execute a Contract with ECS Southeast, LLC, for the Terminal Apron North Bypass Taxilane and Taxiway F Reconstruction Project, in the Amount of $103,325
49. Approval of Change Order No. 4 with Rite Lite Signs, Inc., for the Terminal Roadway Signage Project, in the Amount of $69,465
50. Approval of Task Work Order No. 17 with Mead & Hunt for Design Services to Pave Rental Car Parcel B and Yellow Lot, in the Amount of $288,718
51. Approval to Award a Contract to Tri-Sate Pump & Control, Inc., to Install a Submersible Variable Frequency Device Pump Station, in the Amount of $88,303
52. Approval of Task Work Order No. 27 with AECOM for the FIS HVAC Replacement Project, in the Amount of $67,310
53. Approval of Task Work Order No. 25 with AECOM for Design Services for the Lifecycle Replacement of Air Handler Units and Fan Coil Units, in the Amount of $54,000
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
AGREEMENTS
54. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding for a Bay Street Microsimulation Study between the City of Savannah and Metropolitan Planning Commission. (Planning & E. D. Chief's Office)
Exhibit 1: MPC SAVANNAH MOU_PI-0021574 - Final_08212026.docx
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
55. Authorize the City Manager to Grant an Easement for Connection to Lift Station 217 at 1400 Pine Meadow Drive to Provide a Distribution Line to Georgia Power. (Real Estate Services)
Exhibit 1 - Map Attachment.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Easement Agreement.pdf
56. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 6 for an Existing City-owned Water Tower Lease Agreement with Alltel Communications, LLC "Verizon" Located in Aldermanic District 1. (Real Estate Services)
Exhibit 1: Location Maps.pdf
Exhibit 2: Amendment No.6 Lease Agreement.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
57. Settlement #1
58. Settlement #2
59. Settlement #3
MISCELLANEOUS
60. Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Major Subdivision for a Portion of Parcel at C-1A1 #150 Eastern Wharf Avenue Located in Aldermanic District 2. (Development Services Department).
Exhibit 1: Plat of Major Subdivision, A Portion of Parcel C-1A1 #150 Eastern Wharf Avenue.pdf
Exhibit 2: MPC Decision.pdf
61. Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Major Subdivision for New Hampstead Pod I, Phase 1 Located in Aldermanic District 5. (Development Services Department).
Exhibit 1: Plat of Major Subdivision, New Hampstead Pod I, Phase 1.pdf
Exhibit 2: MPC Approval Decision.pdf
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