City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, February 13, 2025 - 2:00 p.m.


SCCPSS Eli Whitney Administrative Complex
2 Laura Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404
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-Bryan, 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 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."

 
February 13, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for February 13, 2025.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on February 4, 2025 (postponed/rescheduled from January 23, 2025), at 10:00 a.m.
Exhibit 1: Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES_Revised January 23, 2025_February 4, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
3. A Proclamation Declaring February 21, 2025, as the Annual Arbor Day and Tree Planting Celebration in the City of Savannah.
Exhibit 1: 2025 Arbor Day Proclamation.docx
4. Presentation of the Employee Engagement Team and Recognition of the 2024 4th Quarter Employee of the Quarter Winners.
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
5. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By The Package) Alcohol License to Sagai Sadasivan for Wheaton Market, A Convenience Store Located at 1321 Wheaton Street. The Establishment is Located Between Ash and Cedar Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Density Map - Wheaton Market
Exhibit 2: Alcohol Reports - Wheaton Market
Exhibit 3: Measurement Report - Wheaton Market
Exhibit 4: Security Plan - Wheaton Market
Exhibit 5: Check List - Wheaton Market
6. Approval Of a Class C (Beer, Wine) (By The Drink) Alcohol License to Angel Santiago for L & L Hawaiian Barbecue, A Restaurant Located At 318 Mall Boulevard Ste. 800. The Establishment Is Located Between Abercorn Street and Hodgson Memorial Drive in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1: Check List - L & L Hawaiian Barbecue
Exhibit 2: Density Map - L & L Hawaiian Barbecue.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - L & L Hawaiian Barbecue
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - L & L Hawaiian Barbecue
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - L & L Hawaiian Barbecue
7. Approval of a Class A (Wine) (Caterer Alcohol License to Tonya Rintye for Locally Made Savannah, An Ice Cream Shop Located At 223 West Broughton Street. The Establishment is Located Between Jefferson and Barnard Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Check List - Locally Made Savannah
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Locally Made Savannah
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Locally Made Savannah
Exhibit 4: Measurements Report - Locally Made Savannah
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Locally Made Savannah
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Public Hearing Regarding the Ability to Opt Out of the State's Version of Homestead Exemption, Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 48-5-44.2.
ZONING HEARINGS
9. Petition of Gary Gordon for a Special Use Permit in the TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) Zoning District to Allow for Accessory Alcohol Sales (Beer and Wine) in Association with a Restaurant for ~ 0.12 Acres at 1104 SE 36th Street (PIN 20063 04001) in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 24-006540-ZA).
Exhibit 1 MPC Recommendation Packet for 104 SE 36th Street (File No. 24-006540-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2 Combined Maps for 104 SE 36th Street (File No. 24-006540-ZA).pdf
10. Petition of Ryan Williamson, Agent, for Strangebird Savannah, LLC on behalf of the Savannah College of Art and Design for a Special Use Permit in the TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) Zoning District to Allow for Accessory Alcohol Sales (Distilled Spirits) in Association with a Restaurant for 0.29 Acres at 1220 Barnard Street (PIN 20044 35006) in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 24-006412-ZA).
Exhibit 1 MPC Recommendation Packet for 1220 Barnard Street (File No. 24-006412-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2 Combined Maps for 1220 Barnard Street (File No. 24-006412-ZA).pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
11. Approve Amended Updated Fees Outlined in Article Q, Taxicabs Ordinance Consistency with Consumer Index.
Exhibit 1: 2025 Taxi Ordinance Amendments.docx
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)
12. Authorize The City Manager to Execute a Contract for Alternative Transportation Services with Savannah Downtowner, LLC (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $598,797. The Mobility and Parking Services Department will use the Savannah Downtowner, LLC to provide alternative transportation services between 10:00 pm and 5:00 am within the greater downtown area using vehicles provided by the company. The vendor will be responsible for insurance, maintenance, and upkeep of the vehicles used.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Alternative Transportation Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes- Alternative Transportation Services.pdf
13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for City Wide Flooring (LOCAL) from Culver Rug Company in an Amount Not to Exceed $133,125. These services will utilize this contract for removal and installation of various types of flooring solutions, but not limited to carpet, laminate, hardwood, and tile flooring. (Facilities)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - City Wide Flooring
Exhibit 2: Purchase Note- City Wide Flooring
14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for City Hall Exterior Lighting with Moseler, LLC, d/b/a Founders Maintenance & Restoration in an Amount Not to Exceed $90,146. This upgrade will modernize and provide the main LED lighting to the City Hall’s dome, statues, and balconies. This procurement will upgrade the current external lighting system at City Hall. (Information & Public Affairs)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - City Hall Exterior Lighting.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - City Hall Exterior Lighting.pdf
15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Design Services with Ethos Preservation(LOCAL)(DBE) in the amount of $252,326. These services will be used to complete an investigation of existing conditions, develop a detailed rehabilitation plan and designs, aid in confirmation of the contractor’s pricing, perform construction administration and complete project closeout.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Springfield Terrace School.pdff
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Springfield Terrace School.pdf
16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Engineering Services with Hazen & Sawyer in the Amount of $671,400. This Contract is for Engineering Services for Phase 1 Design for the Georgetown Water Reclamation Facility Expansion.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - George Town Water Reclamation.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - George Town Water Reclamation.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
17. A Resolution Confirming the Mayor's Emergency Declaration on January 21, 2025.
Exhibit 1: 012125 Mayor's Emergency Declaration.pdf
18. A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages for On-Premises Consumption on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Exhibit 1: 2025 Resolution Authorizing Sunday Sales for March 16, 2025 .doc
AGREEMENTS
19. Authorize the City Manager to Accept a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act FY2025 Rapid Response Grant Award in the Amount of $70,000. The award will be used to implement general Dislocated Worker workforce training activities. The City serves as the fiduciary agent for the 10-county region.
Exhibit 1: FY2025 Rapid Response Statement of Award.pdf
20. Authorize the City Manager to Accept the Second Allocation of FY2025 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Grant Awards for Adult ($660,066) and Dislocated Worker ($1, 517,993) Programs. These awards will be used to provide programs from October 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 to adults who are unemployed or underemployed, and adults who have been laid off from their jobs. The City serves as the fiduciary agent for the 10-county region.
Exhibit 1: FY2025 Adult Statement of Award.pdf
Exhibit 2: FY2025 Dislocated Worker Statement of Award.pdf
21. Approval of Transfer of Ownership from Gulfstream Park Place, LLC to GPSS Gulfstream Owner, LLC to Enter into an Agreement with the City of Savannah to Provide Water and Sewer Services. These services will be provided to the development at 116 Gulfstream Road which consists of two modular office trailers and a container storage area in Aldermanic District 1.
Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - 116 Gulfstream Road.pdf
Exhibit 2: Tennessee Commercial Warehouse - 116 Gulf Stream Road - Original Agreement.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
22. Settlement #1
23. Settlement #2
24. Settlement #3
MISCELLANEOUS
25. Board Appointments
Agenda Plus