City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, February 23, 2023 - 6:30 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 6:30p.m.

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February 23, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for February 23, 2023.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on February 7, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: DRAFT MINUTES_February 7, 2023 City Council Workshop.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on February 7, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - February 7, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
4. An Appearance by Dr. Bonzo Reddick, the Newly Appointed Health Director of the Coastal Health District.
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
5. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Jacqueline Somesso for Sloppee Toppee, a Restaurant at 1308 Montgomery Street Located between West Henry and West Anderson Streets in Aldermanic District 2. (City Manager recommends denial).
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
Exhibit 6: SPD Memo to the City Manager - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
6. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Pok Holbrook for Korea Garden, a Restaurant at 20 East DeRenne Avenue between Bull and Abercorn Streets in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Korea Garden.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Korea Garden.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Korea Garden.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Korea Garden.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Korea Garden.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Second of Two Public Hearings to Adopt the Impact Fee Ordinance. (Note: The Resolution to Adopt Capital Improvements Element must occur prior to approving this item).
Exhibit 1: City of Savannah Methodology Report Revised as of 02.17.23.pdf
Exhibit 2: City of Savannah Capital Improvements Element Final Document.pdf
Exhibit 3: City of Savannah Capital Improvements Element Approval 01.19.2023.pdf
Exhibit 4: Proposed Redlined Version of the Savannah Impact Fee Ordinance and Maximum Fee Schedule as of 02.17.2023.pdf
Exhibit 5: Proposed Final Version of the Savannah Impact Fee Ordinance and Maximum Fee Schedule as of 02.17.2023.pdf
ZONING HEARINGS
8. Petition of Josh Yellin (Agent) on Behalf of Michael T. Condon of Vintage Home Builders, LLC (Owner) to Amend the Zoning Map from TN-3 (Traditional Neighborhood-3) to TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) for a 0.18 Acre Parcel Located at 1401 Paulsen Street (PIN 20054 10001), District 2 (File No. 22-005905-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1401 Paulsen Street (File No. 22-005905-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 1401 Paulsen Street (File No. 22-005905-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Photos of 1401 Paulsen Street (File No. 22-005905-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: The Laundry Concept.pdf
Exhibit 5: Draft Ordinance for 1401 Paulsen Street (File No. 22-005905-ZA).pdf
9. Petition of Josh Yellin (Agent) on Behalf of Michael T. Condon of Vintage Home Builders, LLC (Owner) for a Special Use Permit with Conditions to Allow a Microbrewery at the 0.18 Acre Parcel Located at 1401 Paulsen Street (PIN 20054 10001), District 2 (File No. 22-005905-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1401 Paulsen Street (File No. 22-005906-ZA) - Revised.pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps - 1401 Paulsen Street (File No. 22-005905-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Photos - 1401 Paulsen Street (File No. 22-005905-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: The Laundry Concept - 1401 Paulsen Street.pdf
10. Petition of Robert McCorkle (Agent) on Behalf of Paul Amrien (Owner) to Amend the Zoning Map from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family - 6,000 square foot lot minimum) to OI (Office Institutional) for a 1.14 Acre Property Located at 5106 Skidaway Road (PIN 20137 01003), District 3 (File No. 22-005903-ZA). Petitioner has requested to continue until March 9, 2023.
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
11. Petition of Josh Yellin (Agent) on Behalf of Michael T. Condon of Vintage Home Builders, LLC (Owner) to Amend the Zoning Map from TN-3 (Traditional Neighborhood-3) to TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) for a 0.18 Acre Parcel Located at 1401 Paulsen Street (PIN 20054 10001), District 2 (File No. 22-005905-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1401 Paulsen Street (File No. 22-005905-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 1401 Paulsen Street (File No. 22-005905-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Photos of 1401 Paulsen Street (File No. 22-005905-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: The Laundry Concept.pdf
Exhibit 5: Draft Ordinance for 1401 Paulsen Street (File No. 22-005905-ZA).pdf
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
12. Adoption of the Impact Fee Ordinance. (Note: The Resolution to Adopt Capital Improvements Element must occur prior to approving this item).
Exhibit 1: City of Savannah Methodology Report Revised 02172023.pdf
Exhibit 2: City of Savannah Capital Improvements Element Final Document.pdf
Exhibit 3: Compliance with the Development Impact Fee Act (01192023).pdf
Exhibit 4: Proposed Final Version of the Savannah Impact Fee Ordinance and Maximum Fee Schedule as of 02172023.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)
13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Street Sweeper Brooms with Keystone Plastics, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $135,000. The Sanitation Department will use the street sweeper brooms for the operation of the City of Savannah’s Sanitation Street Cleaning Division. (Sanitation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Street Sweeper Brooms.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Street Sweeper Brooms.pdf
14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Aluminum Sulfate with Chemtrade Chemicals Corporation in an Amount Not to Exceed $800,000. Aluminum Sulfate is used for the water treatment process to assist in the coagulation removal of solids from incoming raw water. (Industrial & Domestic Water Plant)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Aluminum Sulfate.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Aluminum Sulfate.pdf
15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Sidewalk, Curb, and Cobblestone Repair with Savannah River Utilities (LOCAL) (Prime) and Savannah Paving (Secondary) in the Amount of $240,000. The increase will fund the construction of improvements of the Springfield Canal and permanent concrete traffic tables that will replace existing temporary tables, which will allow for the relocation of temporary tables to new approved locations. (Transportation Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Sidewalk, Curb, and Cobblestone.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Sidewalk, Curb, and Cobblestone.pdf
16. Notification of an Emergency Purchase to Remove Multiple Ballfield Lights with Trinity Electrical Services, Inc in an Amount Not to Exceed $76,820. The services will be used to provide an appropriate and safe level of service for the Recreation & Leisure Services Department's Youth Baseball Programs at the Guy Minick Complex. (Recreation & Leisure Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Guy Minick Complex Field Lights.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Guy Minick Complex Field Lights.pdf
17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Heavy Equipment Rentals with Savannah River Utilities (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $419,295. Heavy equipment must be readily available on-site at the Dean Forest Landfill and the Sanitation Department uses this contract to stay Environmental Protection Division (EPD) compliant. (Sanitation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Heavy Equipment Rental.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Heavy Equipment Rental.pdf
18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Pharmacy Benefit Manager with Maxor in the Amount of $18,684,650 over three (3) years. The contract is used by the City of Savannah to provide pharmacy prescription services for the self-funded pharmacy plan. (Human Resources)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Pharmacy Benefit Manager.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Pharmacy Benefit Manager.pdf
19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 and the Annual Renewal for Armed Security Services with Sunstates Security, LLC in an Amount of up to $2,840,971. This contract covers the following locations: City Hall (24hr), President Street Water Plant (24hrs), Floyd Adams Complex (24hrs), Parking Garages (24hrs), Coastal Georgia Center, Ellis Square, I&D Water Treatment Plant, Forsyth Café, 5515 Abercorn Building, and the Thomas Gamble Building. Additionally, coverage is provided for special events such as St. Patrick's Day and the Christmas Tree Detail. Total number of annual hours is approximately 110,000. (Risk Management)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Armed Security Modification.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Armed Security Modification.pdf
20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract to Procure Two Fire Engines/Pumpers Equipment and Either One Truck or Rescue Vehicle from Sutphen Corporation in an Amount Not to Exceed $4,500,000. The primary purposes of a fire apparatus are transporting firefighters, water supply, and carrying equipment for a wide range of firefighting and rescue tasks. Due to the rapid growth and annexation of land under new development, there is a need to add fire apparatus in the south-west areas of Savannah and Hutchinson Island. (Fleet)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Fire Apparatus.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Fire Apparatus.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
21. Adoption of the Capital Improvements Element (CIE) as an Amendment to the Chatham County-Savannah Comprehensive Plan (Plan 2040) (Note: The Resolution to Adopt the CIE must occur prior to the 2nd Public Hearing and Reading of the Development Impact Fee Ordinance).
Exhibit 1: Proposed Resolution to Adopt the Capital Improvements Element.pdf
Exhibit 2: Compliance with the Development Impact Fee Act (01192023).pdf
Exhibit 3: City of Savannah Capital Improvements Element Final Document.pdf
22. Adoption of a Resolution to Exempt Affordable Housing from the Payment of Development Impact Fees as Outlined.
Exhibit 1: Proposed Resolution to Adopt the Affordable Housing Exemption Resolution - Red Line Version.pdf
Exhibit 2: Proposed Resolution to Adopt the Affordable Housing Exemption Resolution - Revised.pdf
AGREEMENTS
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
23. Authorize the City Manager to Accept Donation of Real Property Located at 2100 Little Neck Road (37.59 acres) Near the Intersection of New Hampstead Parkway for a Future Public Safety Site at No-Cost to the City Aside from Real Estate Closing Fees.
Exhibit 1: Map - 2100 Little Neck Rd .pdf
Exhibit 2: Recorded Plat - 2100 Little Neck Rd. .pdf
24. Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Fourth Amendment to a Lease Agreement at 1900 Victory Drive, Suite B5, for the Savannah Police Department's Office of Professional Standards Located at the McAlpin Square Shopping Center.
Exhibit 1: Map Attachment - 1900 E. Victory Drive.pdf
Exhibit 2: Fourth Amendment - 1900 E. Victory Drive.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
25. Settlement #1
MISCELLANEOUS
26. Approval of the Installation of a Historical Marker on Public Property in Dixon Park Near the Intersection of East Henry Street and Java Place to Commemorate Suffragist and Community Leader Mamie George Williams. In 1924, Williams became the first woman from Georgia and the first African American woman in the nation to serve on the Republican National Committee.
Exhibit 1: Signed Board Recommendation for Mamie Williams Marker.pdf
Exhibit 2: HSMC Submittal Packet for Mamie George Williams Marker.pdf
27. Added Item - Appearance by the Savannah Arts Academy Girls Cross Country Team Along with Coach Steven Ricciardi to Recognize the Team for Winning the 2022 GHSA Class 2A State Championship.
28. Added Item - Savannah Airport Commission - Approval to Execute a 5-Year Contract with Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, in the Amount of $506,000.
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