City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 2:00 p.m.


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

Van R. Johnson, II, Mayor
Kesha Gibson-Carter, 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
Nick Palumbo, District 4, Vice-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.

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Please limit comments to 2 minutes.

 
December 8, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for Thursday, December 8, 2022.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Budget Workshop Held on Monday, November 14, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.
Exhibit 1: Action Minutes - November 14, 2022 Budget Workshop.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on November 22, 2022, at 12:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - November 22, 2022 City Council Workshop.pdf
4. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on November 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: DRAFT MINUTES - November 22, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
5. The American Red Cross is Recognizing the Savannah Fire Department, Specifically Savannah Fire Captain Irving Nichols, Fire Engineer Darren Lampley, and Advanced Firefighter Logan Gutierrez, for Lives Saved as a Result of Fire Safety Education Provided and Fire Alarms Installed on May 21, 2022.
6. A Proclamation Declaring Wednesday, December 7, 2022, as “Pramukh Swami Maharaj Day” in the City of Savannah, GA.
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
7. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Christopher Dickerson for Squirrel's Pizza Eastern Wharf, a Restaurant at 100 Port Street between Passage Way and Martius Avenue in Aldermanic District 1.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Squirrel's Pizza Eastern Wharf.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map- Squirrel's Pizza Eastern Wharf.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports- Squirrel's Pizza Eastern Wharf.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report- Squirrel's Pizza Eastern Wharf.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Squirrel's Pizza Eastern Wharf.pdf
8. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales for David W. Gay for tab, a Restaurant at 601 Turner Boulevard between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Fahm Street in Aldermanic District 1.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Tab.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Tab.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Tap.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Tab.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Tab.pdf
9. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Darshil Patel for The Savannah Taphouse, a Restaurant at 125 East Broughton Street between Abercorn and Drayton Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - The Savannah Taphouse.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - The Savannah Taphouse.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - The Savannah Taphouse.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - The Savannah Taphouse.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - The Savannah Taphouse.pdf
10. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to David W. Gay for Lucas Theatre, a Theatre Located at 32 Abercorn Street between East Congress and East Broughton Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Lucas Theatre.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Lucas Theatre.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Lucas Theatre.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Lucas Theatre.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Lucas Theatre.pdf
11. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Steven Beatty for Folklore, a Restaurant at 36 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard between West Congress and West Broughton Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Folklore.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Folklore.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Folklore.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Folklore.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Folklore.pdf
12. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Dipesh Patel for Chu's, a Grocery Market at 1015 Waters Avenue between East Park Avenue and East Walburg Street in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Chu's.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Chu's.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Chu's.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Chu's.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Chu's.pdf
13. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Chandra Thomas for Hideaway Sports Grill, a Restaurant at 318 Mall Boulevard Building 800 Unit C&D between Abercorn Street and Hodgson Memorial Drive in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Hideaway Sports Grill.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Hideaway Sports Grill.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Hideaway Sports Grill.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Hideaway Sports Grill.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Hideaway Sports Grill.pdf
14. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Brittany N. O'Neal for Cru Lounge, a Restaurant Located at 1639 East Victory Drive between Grenoble and Wicklow Streets in Aldermanic District 3. (Continued from November 22, 2022)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Cru Lounge.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Cru Lounge.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Cru Lounge.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Cru Lounge.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Cru Lounge.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Final Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the 2023 Service Program and Budget.
ZONING HEARINGS
16. Petition of Ethan Underwood (Agent) for Hopeton South Land Trust LLC (Property Owner) to Zone 278.16 Acres Located off Little Neck Road near Ogeechee Road (PINs 11007 01009, 11007 01010, and 11007 01011) from R-A (Residential Agricultural) to R-A-CO (Residential Agricultural-County) and 5850 Ogeechee Road (PIN 11007 01014) from P-B-C (Planned Community Business) to P-B-C-CO (Planned Community Business-County). (File No. 22-005223-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Zoning Summary to Support Annexation (File No. 22-005223-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps (File No. 22-005223-ZA).pdf
17. Petition of Bridget Lidy on Behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah to Amend the Zoning Ordinance to Permit Single-family Residential within the Planned Use Development (PUD) District for Savannah Gardens. Aldermanic District 3 (File No. 22-004675-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for Text Amendment to Savannah Gardens PD (File No. 22-004675-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Master Plan for Savannah Gardens.pdf
18. Petition of Bridget Lidy on Behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah to Amend the Zoning Map for 2022, 2024, & 2026 Bolling Street (PIN 20058-04020, 20058-04021, & 20058-04023) from B-N (Neighborhood Business) to PD (Planned Development District for Savannah Gardens). Aldermanic District 3 (File No. 22-004673-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for Rezoning of Bolling Street (File No. 22-004673-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for Bolling Street (File No. 22-004673-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for Rezoning of Bolling Street (File No. 22-004673-ZA).pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
19. Petition of Bridget Lidy on Behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah to Amend the Zoning Ordinance to Permit Single-family Residential as Use within the Planned Development District for Savannah Gardens. Aldermanic District 3 (File No. 22-004675-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for Text Amendment to Savannah Gardens PD (File No. 22-004675-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Master Plan for Savannah Gardens.pdf
20. Petition of Bridget Lidy on Behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah to Amend the Zoning Map for 2022, 2024, & 2026 Bolling Street (PIN 20058-04020, 20058-04021, & 20058-04023) from B-N (Neighborhood Business) to PD (Planned Development District for Savannah Gardens). Aldermanic District 3 (File No. 22-004673-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for Rezoning of Bolling Street (File No. 22-004673-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for Bolling Street (File No. 22-004673-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for Rezoning of Bolling Street (File No. 22-004673-ZA).pdf
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
21. Approval to Annex 278.16 Acres Located off Little Neck Road near Ogeechee Road. The property will be developed as mixed use with residential, retail, and commercial.
Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition - Hopeton South Land Trust LLC.pdf
Exhibit 2: Annexation Ordinance - Hopeton South Land Trust LLC.pdf
22. Petition of Ethan Underwood (Agent) for Hopeton South Land Trust LLC (Property Owner) to Zone 278.16 Acres Located off Little Neck Road near Ogeechee Road (PINs 11007 01009, 11007 01010, and 11007 01011) from R-A (Residential Agricultural) to R-A-CO (Residential Agricultural-County) and 5850 Ogeechee Road (PIN 11007 01014) from P-B-C (Planned Community Business) to P-B-C-CO (Planned Community Business-County). (File No. 22-005223-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Zoning Summary to Support Annexation (File No. 22-005223-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps (File No. 22-005223-ZA).pdf
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
23. Final Reading of a Resolution to Approve the 2023 Proposed Service Program and Budget.
24. Approval of the 2023 Revenue Ordinance. Each year, City Council adopts a Revenue Ordinance to authorize the collection of taxes and fees.
Exhibit 1: Memo to Council regarding Revenue Ordinance.pdf
Exhibit 2: 2023 Revenue Ordinance Redline Version.pdf
Exhibit 3: 2023 Revenue Ordinance Clean Version.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)
25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract to Procure a Multi-Station Play Structure with GameTime c/o Dominica Recreation Products, Inc. in the Amount of $29,862. The structure will replace aging playground equipment at Daffin Park for safety reasons. (Recreational & Leisure Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Multi-Station Play Structure.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Multi-Station Play Structure.pdf
26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract to Procure up to 11 Splash Pads with WaterPlay Connect c/o Great Southern Recreation in an Amount Not to Exceed $881,000. This purchase is a part of the Savannah Recreation Re-iMagined Initiative and will raise the quality of City recreation facilities while providing increased access to residents. Splash pads are aquatic venues with playful features that spray or jet water on users. Each park will have unique components and feature full automation, zero depth water safety, and ADA compliance. (Recreation and Leisure Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Splash Pads.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Splash Pads.pdf
27. Notification of an Emergency Procurement of Three Bucket Trucks with Wade Ford in the Amount of $530,000. The vehicles will be used by the Traffic Engineering and Innovation & Technology Services Departments to replace units 5145, 9245, and 9223, which are no longer economical to repair. (Fleet)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Bucket Trucks.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Bucket Trucks.pdf
28. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for the Engineering and Installation of a New System that will Improve Streaming Services for the City's SGTV Channel (Cable Channel 8) in the Amount of $27,788. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Savannah Government Television.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Savannah Government Television.pdf
29. Notification of an Emergency Purchase for Centrifuge Repairs from GEA Mechanical Equipment in the Amount of $77,423. Services are needed for equipment used to ensure that sludge does not overrun storage capacity and the water treatment process is not disrupted or compromised. The equipment is used to dewater 2800 tons of sludge removed yearly from the treatment process and hauled to the landfill to prevent discharge violations. (Industrial and Domestic Plant)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Centrifuge Repairs.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Centrifuge Repairs.pdf
30. Notification of an Emergency Purchase of a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) with GoForth Williamson in the Amount of $86,519. (Purchase Includes Installation Services) A VFD is an electric device used to control how water is pumped to provide service. VFD’s ensure reliability and redundancy for supplying major industrial customers, supplementing groundwater supply, and ensuring fire protection. This repair ensures an adequate supply of clean water at sufficient flow and pressure. (Industrial and Domestic Plant)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Variable Frequency Drive.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Variable Frequency Drive.pdf
31. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract to Extend Two Electric Vehicle Leases with Acme Leasing, LLC. in the Amount of $38,920. The vehicles will be utilized by staff in the Parking Services Department to issue parking citations. (Parking Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Electric Vehicle Leases.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Electric Vehicle Leases.pdf
32. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the City Hall Restoration Project with Ethos Preservation in an Amount Not to Exceed $490,395. The services will be used to complete an investigation of existing conditions, prepare an assessment report, develop a detailed restoration design, prepare a phased plan for preservation/restoration construction efforts, aid in confirmation of contractor's pricing, and perform construction administration and project closeout. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - City Hall Restoration Design.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - City Hall Restoration Design.pdf
33. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Selective Interior Demolition of the Gamble Building with Johnson-Laux Construction (LOCAL, DBE) in the Amount of $960,833. This project focuses on the interior renovation of the building, and selective demolition is the first step in preparing the building's interior for new construction. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Gamble Building Selective Demolition.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Gamble Building Selective Demolition.pdf
34. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract for Highlands Park Phase 1 with F.H. Paschen (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,200,000. Phase 1 will include a walking trail approximately one-half mile long with lighting, landscaping, and parking area. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Highlands Park.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Highland Park.pdf
35. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Body Cameras, Tasers, and Digital Evidence System with Axon Enterprises, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $696,001. The Savannah Police Department will utilize this contract to enhance police transparency and efficiency. (Police)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Body Cameras, Tasers, & Digital Evidence System.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Body Cameras, Tasers, & Digital Evidence System.pdf
36. Notification of Emergency Purchase of Clearing and Debris Removal of Encampment Site with Johnson-Laux (LOCAL)(DBE) in the Amount of $514,053. These services were used for clearing and debris removal of the encampment site under the Truman Parkway bridge after a fire damaged the bridge on October 1, 2022.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Clearing Encampment.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Clearing Encampment.pdf
37. Notification of Emergency Purchase to Install an 8-Foot Temporary Fence with Sam-Jay Services (LOCAL) in the amount of $55,762. This fence was installed under the Truman Parkway bridge to prevent people from moving back underneath the bridge.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Fence Install Truman Pkwy.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Fence Install Truman Pkwy.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
38. Approval to Procure Six Vehicles to Add to the Airport's Fleet from JC Lewis Ford, in the Amount of $328,489.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
39. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Authorities.
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
40. Approval of a Resolution Accepting a Donation from the Trustees' Garden Club in the Amount of $10,000. The donation will be used for the planting of trees by the Park and Tree Department's Urban Forestry Division to help beautify the northern portion of Forsyth Park affected by previous storms. 
Exhibit 1: Trustees' Garden Club Resolution.docx
41. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Substantial Amendment for the FY2022 One Year Action Plan to Reprogram CDBG-CV Funds.
Exhibit 1: Resolution for FY2022 Substantial Amendment.CDBG-CV Project.pdf
AGREEMENTS
42. Approval of a Water and Sewer Agreement with Collinsville Meadow Townhomes, LLC for Collinsville Meadow Townhomes. This is for a development consisting of four townhomes near the intersection of Paulsen and East Park Avenue.
Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - Collinsville Meadow Townhomes.pdf
43. Approval of a Water and Sewer Agreement to Include Cost Sharing with CCC President, LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company for the Water and Sewer Infrastructure Up-sizing for the Felicity, a Private Development Project south of East President Street and the developed Eastern Wharf area.
Exhibit 1: Water and Sewer Agreement - Felicity Apartments.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
44. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Fifth Amendment to Existing Lease between the City (Landlord) and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC d/b/a AT&T Mobility Corporation (Tenant).
Exhibit 1: Map of 1801 Kerry Street.pdf
Exhibit 2: 5th Amendment to Lease - New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, dba AT&T Mobility Corp.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
45. Settlement #1.
46. Settlement #2.
MISCELLANEOUS
47. Approval of a Major Subdivision, Brookline Phase 2. The subject property is located within the Brookline Subdivision, which is a part of the Highlands Development in the North Godley PUD. This proposed phase totals 11.629 acres and will consist of 47 single family lots with varying lot sizes. Brookline Phase 2 is located along the northern right-of-way line of Highlands Boulevard.
Exhibit 1: Plat for Major Subdivision Brookline Phase 2.pdf
48. Item Added on 12/5 (Purchasing): Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Renovations to the 31,335 Sq. Ft. Police Headquarters Building, Located at 201 Habersham Street, with Johnson-Laux (LOCAL, DBE) in the Amount Not to Exceed $7,800,000. Renovations will include window replacement, replacement of the HVAC system, new flooring, installation of new IT infrastructure, repainting, and other repairs to both the building's envelope and interior. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Police Headquarters Renovation.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Police Headquarters Renovation.pdf
49. Item Added on 12/5 (Real Estate Item): Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Lease for 16,500 square feet of Office Space at 6600 Abercorn Street (The Landmark Building).
Exhibit 1: Map - 6600 Abercorn.pdf
Exhibit 2: Landmark LOI City of Savannah 12.1.22 V2.pdf
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