City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, August 8, 2024 - 2:00 p.m.


City Hall
2 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401
www.savannahga.gov
SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL

Van R. Johnson, II, Mayor
Carolyn H. 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-Chair
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 2:00p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED ONLY FOR HEARINGS

(Alcohol, Public, Zoning, and Budget)

Please limit comments to 2 minutes.

 
August 8, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for August 8, 2024.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on July 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - July 25, 2024, City Council Workshop.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on July 25, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - July 25, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
4. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Natasha Gaskill for Sixby, a Restaurant Located at 220 E. 41st Street. The establishment is located between Abercorn and Lincoln Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Sixby.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Sixby.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Sixby.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Sixby.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Sixby.pdf
5. Approval of a Class G (Complimentary) (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Michael Overton for Outside Brands (Savannah), a Vessel Located at 2 West Bay Street (Hyatt Dock). The establishment is located between Whitaker Street and Drayton Street Ramp in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Outside Savannah.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Outside Savannah.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Outside Savannah.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Outside Savannah.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Outside Savannah.pdf
6. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Shailesh Patel for Tryp Hotel, a Hotel Located at 320 Montgomery Street. The establishment is located between West Charlton and West Harris Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Tryp.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Tryp.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Tryp.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Tryp.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Tryp.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
7. Petition of Joshua Yellin on Behalf of Abercorn Stay, LLC, for an Amendment to the Future Land Use Map Category from Residential – Suburban Single Family to Residential – General at 29 East 67th Street (20112 06006) on 0.51 Acres in Aldermanic District 4 (File No. 24-003235-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for FLUM at 29 East 67th Street (File No. 24-003235-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Map for 29 East 67th Street FLUM (File No. 24-003235-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 29 East 67th Street FLUM (File No. 24-003235-ZA).pdf
8. Petition of Joshua Yellin on Behalf of Abercorn Stay, LLC, for a Zoning Map Amendment from RSF-10 (Residential Single Family-10) to RMF-2-30 (Residential Multi Family-2- 30 units per acre) for 29 East 67th Street (20112 06006) on 0.51 Acres in Aldermanic District 4 (File No. 24-003234-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Rezoning at 29 East 67th Street (File No. 24-003234-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Map of 29 East 67th Street Rezoning (File No. 24-003234-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 29 East 67th Street Rezoning (File No. 24-003234-ZA).pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
9. Petition of Joshua Yellin on Behalf of Abercorn Stay, LLC, for an Amendment to the Future Land Use Map Category from Residential – Suburban Single Family to Residential – General at 29 East 67th Street (20112 06006) on 0.51 Acres in Aldermanic District 4 (File No. 24-003235-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for FLUM at 29 East 67th Street (File No. 24-003235-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Map for 29 East 67th Street FLUM (File No. 24-003235-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 29 East 67th Street FLUM (File No. 24-003235-ZA).pdf
10. Petition of Joshua Yellin on Behalf of Abercorn Stay, LLC, for a Zoning Map Amendment from RSF-10 (Residential Single Family-10) to RMF-2-30 (Residential Multi Family-2- 30 units per acre) for 29 East 67th Street (20112 06006) on 0.51 Acres in Aldermanic District 4 (File No. 24-003234-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Rezoning at 29 East 67th Street (File No. 24-003234-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Map of 29 East 67th Street Rezoning (File No. 24-003234-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 29 East 67th Street Rezoning (File No. 24-003234-ZA).pdf
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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)
11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Reforestation Services with Marsh Forestry & Appraisal Service, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $68,558. The reforestation services consist of planting approximately 160,100 pine trees on 260 acres of this property that was harvested in 2022. (Real Estate)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - New Hampstead Reforestation.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - New Hampstead Reforestation.pdf
12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Engineering Services Annual Contract with Pond Company (Primary)(LOCAL) & Raymond Engineering (Secondary)(LOCAL) in the Amount of $75,000. The City has ongoing needs for limited-scope mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering services, particularly regarding condition and capacity assessments of its systems including, but not limited to, HVAC systems, elevators, fire sprinklers and alarms, switch gears, and other critical systems in City facilities. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - MEP Engineering Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - MEP Engineering Services.pdf
13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for The Public Art Master Plan with Designing Local (DBE) in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000. The Public Art Master Plan will provide a cohesive citywide vision and process for public art to be installed in public parks and City of Savannah facilities throughout the city. (Cultural Resources)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Public Art Master Plan.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Public Art Master Plan.pdf
14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Recycled Crushed Aggregate Stone with Savannah River Utilities (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $206,375. The stone is used to provide traction for vehicles driving into the Landfill. (Sanitation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Recycled Aggregate Stone.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Recycled Aggregate Stone.pdf
15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Consultant Services with Stantec Consulting in the Amount of $300,000 to Conduct a Stormwater Utility Implementation Study. In an effort to more effectively and equitably address the City’s drainage issues, including increased maintenance requirements related to our aging and expanding drainage systems, and future impacts related to climate change, City staff has been evaluating a potential funding option whereby the revenue from a future Stormwater Utility user fee program (if enacted by City Council) would be dedicated solely to stormwater management service delivery. (Stormwater)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Storwmwater Utility Study.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Storwmwater Utility Study.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
16. Boards, Commissions, and Authorities.
Exhibit 1: UPDATED - Boards Master List - Six Boards Needing Action.pdf
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
AGREEMENTS
17. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with National Land Group, LLC for Fairmont Avenue Hotels. This is for a development consisting of a 115-room hotel on Fairmont Avenue in Aldermanic District 5.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Fairmont Avenue Hotels.pdf
18. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of Forsyth Conservancy Inc. and City of Savannah Which Outlines Mutually Beneficial Roles and Responsibilities to Promote and Maintain the Preservation, Historic Integrity, and Open Access of Forsyth Park for All of Its Users.
Exhibit 1: MOU - Friends of Forsyth Park Conservancy Inc.
19. Agreement to Exchange Right of Way and Stand Still on Demolishing the Building Located at 412 MLK.
Exhibit 1: Standstill Agreement - Hallex.docx
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
20. Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Board of Education for Use of Board Meeting Room Space at 2 Laura Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Exhibit 1: Maps - Laura Avenue.pdf
Exhibit 2: Intergovernmental Agreement - 2 Laura Avenue.pdf
21. Approval to Declare as Surplus and Available for Sale the City-Owned Vacant Lot Located at 1425 West Gwinnett Street (PIN 20050 16022).
Exhibit 1: Pictures - 1425 W Gwinnett Street.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
22. Settlement #1.
23. Settlement #2.
24. Settlement #3.
MISCELLANEOUS
25. Approval of a Major Subdivision: Cobblestone Phase 2. The subject property is the second phase of Cobblestone Subdivision. This proposed phase totals 44.083 acres and will consist of 72 single family lots with varying lot sizes and 3 open spaces. The property is located at Bush Road, adjacent to the Savannah and Ogeechee Canal, southwest of Little Neck Road in Alderman District 5.
Exhibit 1: Plat - Major Subdivision, Cobblestone Phase 2.pdf
26. Approval of Monument Application Part I: Theme, Location, and Preliminary Design for a Monument in Columbia Square Commemorating the Seven Ladies Who Saved the Davenport House in 1955 and Were the Catalyst for the Establishment of the Historic Savannah Foundation.
Exhibit 1: HSMC Recommendation - Columbia Square Seven Ladies Monument.pdf
Exhibit 2: Submittal Packet - Columbia Square Monument.pdf
27. Added Item (Airport Commission): Approval to Purchase 2024-2025 Property Liability Insurance with Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Inc., in the Amount of $1,563,444.
28. Added Item: A Resolution Ratifying the Mayor's August 4, 2024, Emergency Declaration Order and Amended Declaration dated August 5, 2024.
Exhibit 1: Emergency Declaration - Hurricane Debbie 08042024 (Original).pdf
Exhibit 2: Amended Emergency Declaration - Hurricane Debbie 08052024.pdf
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