City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 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 NOW 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 of its citizens."
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August 28, 2025 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 August 28, 2025.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session/Executive Session Held on August 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
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Agenda Plus - WS DRAFT MINUTES_ August 14, 2025 City Council Workshop Meeting.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on August 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES_August 14, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
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4. Approval of the Minutes for the Show Cause Hearing for Henry Street Bistro Held on August 14, 2025, at 6:52 p.m.
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Agenda Plus - SCM DRAFT MINUTES_August 14, 2025 City Council Special Meeting.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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5. Presentation and Acknowledgement of Savannah State University, Georgia Southern University and Savannah Technical College MOU Partnerships for the City of Savannah Bridge to Success Student Internship Program Inaugural Cohort.
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6. Presentation of the Employee Engagement Team and Recognition of the 2025 2nd Quarter Employee of the Quarter Winners
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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 of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Maronda Pierce for Kim's Cafe Midtown, a Restaurant Located at 714 Martin Luther King Boulevard. The Establishment is Located between West Gwinnett and West Hall Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Kim's Cafe
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Kim's Cafe
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Kim's Cafe
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Kim's Cafe
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Kim's Cafe
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8. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) Alcohol License with Sunday Sale to Vasilis Varlagas for Olympia Cafe, a Restaurant, Located at 5 East River Street. The Establishment is Located Between Drayton Street and Abercorn Street Ramps in Aldermanic District 2. This is for a new manager/existing business.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Olympia Cafe
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Olympia Cafe
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Olympia Cafe
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Olympia Cafe
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Olympia Cafe
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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9. Public Hearing on State-Mandated Annual Update to the Community Work Program Portion of the Capital Improvements Element (Adopted by City Council in February 2023), Which Amended the Chatham County-Savannah Comprehensive Plan (Plan 2040).
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Exhibit 1: Draft FY24 Impact Fee Revenue by Public Service Facility.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Proposed Transmittal Resolution.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft of the Redlined Version of the Savannah Five-Year Community Work Program 2026-2030.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Draft of the Savannah Five-Year Community Work Program 2026-2030.pdf
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ZONING HEARINGS
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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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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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10. Petition of Hitendra Patel and Dipika Patel for a zoning map amendment of a ~0.76 acres at 1402 Stiles Avenue (20068 09025) from B-L (Business Limited) to B-N (Neighborhood Business) with Conditions in Aldermanic District 1 (25-002835-ZA)
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1402 Stiles Ave (25-002835-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Combined Maps for 1402 Stiles Ave..pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 1402 Stiles Avenue (25-002835-ZA) .pdf
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11. Petition of P. Bart Smith on behalf of Progressive One Realty, LLC for a Future Land Use Amendment of ~0.2 acres from Residential Suburban - Single Family to Commercial - Neighborhood at 1103 E. 69th Street (20114 19002) in Aldermanic District 3 (25-003226-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1103 E 69th Street (25-003226-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Combined Maps for 1103 E 69th St.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 1103 E. 69th St FLUM (25-003226-ZA).pdf
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12. Petition of P. Bart Smith on behalf of Progressive One Realty, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment of 0.2 Acres from O-I (Office-Institutional) to B-N (Neighborhood Business) with Conditions at 1103 E. 69th Street (20114 19002) in Aldermanic District 3 (25-003170-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1103 E 69th Street Rezoning (25-003170-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Combined Maps for 1103 E 69th St.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 1103 E 69th St (25-003170-ZA) .pdf
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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 (27) Mowers from John Deere c/o Beard Equipment in the Amount of $105,788. The (27) Mowers will be Purchased from Beard Equipment at the Dealer's Cost, with No Markup Included in the Purchase Price. (Fleet Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Mower Buyout.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Mower Buyout.pdf
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14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Rebuilding One Primary Clarifier in an Amount Not to Exceed $800,000. The Primary Clarifiers Play a Critical Role as the First Stage in the Wastewater Treatment Process. (Water Reclamation)
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Exhibit 1:Funding Verification-Clarifier Rebuild
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Exhibit2:Purchasing Note-Clarifier Rebuild
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15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for SCADA Annual Maintenance for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System with Layer 3 Communications, LLC (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $126,291. The Annual Maintenance Agreement Maintains the SCADA Network Utilized by the Industrial & Domestic Water Treatment Plant. (Industrial & Domestic Treatment Plant)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SCADA Network Maintenance.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SCADA Network Maintenance.pdf
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16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Reconstruction of Basketball Courts at 11 Neighborhood Parks throughout the City with Court Makers, Inc in an Amount Not to Exceed $252,870. These Outdoor Courts are Experiencing Significant Cracking, Surface Fading, and Equipment Deterioration Creating both Aesthetic and Safety Concerns. (Recreation and Leisure Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Reconstruction of Athletic Courts.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Reconstruction of Athletic Courts.pdf
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17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Christaline LLC for the Reconstruction of Tennis Courts at Bacon Park in an Amount Not to Exceed $148,240. The 16-court facility is One of the City's Most Actively Used Recreation Assets and Experiencing Significant Cracking, Surface Fading, and Equipment Deterioration Creating both Aesthetic and Safety Concerns. (Recreation and Leisure Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Reconstruction of Tennis Courts.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Reconstruction of Tennis Courts.pdf
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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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18. Public Hearing on State-Mandated Annual Update to the Community Work Program Portion of the Capital Improvements Element (Adopted by City Council in February 2023), Which Amended the Chatham County-Savannah Comprehensive Plan (Plan 2040).
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Exhibit 1: Draft FY24 Impact Fee Revenue by Public Service Facility.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Proposed Transmittal Resolution.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft of the Redlined Version of the Savannah Five-Year Community Work Program 2026-2030.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Draft of the Savannah Five-Year Community Work Program 2026-2030.pdf
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AGREEMENTS
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REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Lease/Use Agreement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for Telecommunications Space on the City Telecommunication Tower Located at 1801 Kerry Street.
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Exhibit 1 - Map - FBI - 1801 Kerry Street.pdf
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Exhibit 2 - FBI BOA-signed.pdf
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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MISCELLANEOUS
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20. Authorize the Approval of a Major Subdivision Named Camellia Trail Subdivision. The Subject Property is Located Near the Intersection of Montgomery Cross Road and Hodgson Memorial Drive. This Proposed Subdivision Totals 1.72 Acres and will Consist of 9 Single-Family Lots with Varying Lot Sizes. The Property is Between Eugene & Dennis Streets in Aldermanic District 4.
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Exhibit 1: Plat-Major Subdivision Camelia Trail..pdf
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Exhibit 2: Vicinity Map..pdf
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Exhibit 3: MPC approval recommendation.pdf
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21. Authorize Supplemental Budget Appropriations to Fiscal Year 2025 Operating and Capital Improvement Program.
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Exhibit 1; FY25 Q2 Budget Amendment.pdf
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22. Approval to Remit the Savannah Airport Commission’s Committed Funding to the 2033 Strategic Initiative, in the Amount of $250,000. Added Item
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