City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, January 13, 2022 - 2:00p.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, Chairman
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
Jay Melder, City Manager
Mark Massey, City Clerk
R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney

JANUARY 13, 2022, 2:00 p.m. -  CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

CITY GOVERNMENT

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

The regular meeting of the City Council was held at 2:00 p.m. Mayor Johnson recognized Alderwoman Linda Wilder-Bryan who introduced Alderman Kurtis Purtee, to offer the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.

 

PRESENT:  Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, Presiding

Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter, At-Large, Post 1, Chairman

Alderwoman Alicia Miller Blakely, At-Large, Post 2

Alderwoman Bernetta B. Lanier, District 1

Alderman Detric Leggett, District  2

Alderwoman Linda Wilder-Bryan, District 3

Alderman Nick Palumbo, District 4, Vice-Chairman

Alderwoman Dr. Estella Edwards Shabazz, District 5, Mayor Pro-Tem

Alderman Kurtis Purtee, District 6

ALSO, PRESENT:

City Manager Joseph A. Melder

Chief of Staff Daphanie Williams

City Attorney Bates Lovett

Clerk of Council Mark Massey

Deputy Clerk of Council Margaret Fox
January 13, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for January 13, 2022.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Special Called Meeting re: Board Appointments and Reappointments Held on December 17, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Minutes - December 17, 2021 Special Meeting re Boards, Commissions, and Authorities
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Minutes - December 21, 2021 City Council Workshop
4. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
Agenda Plus_RM DRAFT MINUTES_December 21, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
5. Presentation and Formal Unveiling of the Official Portrait of the 66th Mayor of the City of Savannah from 2016-2019, Mayor Eddie Deloach.
6. Appearance and Recognition of Memorial Health University Medical Center’s Donation of $30,000 to the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund. These contributions will provide the down payment necessary to help modest wage Memorial Health employees purchase their first home in the City of Savannah. None of the funds will be used for administrative purposes.
7. Appearance and Recognition of the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund Donation of $2,500 to the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund. This donation was granted to the Community Housing Services Agency (CHSA) as a result of a competitive grant award. None of the funds will be used for administrative purposes.
8. Appearance by the Benedictine Cadets Football Team Along with Coach Danny Britt to Recognize the Team for Winning the 2021 Class 4A Division State Football Championship Game.
9. An Appearance by and Proclamation to the Savannah Interagency Diversity Council Announcing "Traffick Jam 2022."
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
10. Petition of Joseph Ross, AREP V Investments, LLC on Behalf of Savannah Hospitality, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 5820 White Bluff Road (PIN 20131 04002) from B-C (Community Business) to RMF-2-30 (Multifamily Residential), Aldermanic District 4 (File No. 21-006264-ZA). The proposed project consists of converting 102 suites of the Homewood Suites Hotel into 102 apartments.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 5820 White Bluff Road
Exhibit 2: Maps for 5820 White Bluff Road
Exhibit 3: Plat for 5820 White Bluff Road
Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance for 5820 White Bluff Road
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
11. Petition of Joseph Ross, AREP V Investments, LLC on Behalf of Savannah Hospitality, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 5820 White Bluff Road (PIN 20131 04002) from B-C (Community Business) to RMF-2-30 (Multifamily Residential), Aldermanic District 4 (File No. 21-006264-ZA). The proposed project consists of converting 102 suites of the Homewood Suites Hotel into 102 apartments.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 5820 White Bluff Road
Exhibit 2: Maps for 5820 White Bluff Road
Exhibit 3: Plat for 5820 White Bluff Road
Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance for 5820 White Bluff Road
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)
12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of Four Fire Pumpers and One Aerial Ladder Truck with Sutphen Corporation in the Amount of $4,500,000. Savannah Fire Department will use the fire apparatus as replacements for equipment that has reached their end-of-service life.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Fire Apparatus
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Fire Apparatus
13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Renewal for Grounds Maintenance of Hutchinson Island Medians, ROW (Right of Way) and Greenspaces with Venson Lawn and Landscape (LOCAL, SBE, DBE) for up to $29,620. The contract will be utilized to maintain the turf grass and shrubbery on various City medians, rights of ways, and greenspaces on Hutchinson Island.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Grounds Maintenance of Hutchinson Island Medians, ROW and Greenspaces
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Grounds Maintenance of Hutchinson Island Medians, ROW and Greenspaces
14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Repair Services for a Bulldozer with Caterpillar in c/o Yancey Brothers in the Amount of $30,513. Replacement of the bulldozer's undercarriage is needed to maintain the equipment and typically takes place once the machine surpasses 2,000 runtime hours. The unit is the primary waste handling machine at the Dean Forest Landfill.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Repair Services for 850K Bulldozer
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Repair Services for 850K Bulldozer
15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Groundwater Compliance Consulting Services with Advanced Environmental Management, Inc. for up to $50,000. The service will be used to conduct groundwater and surface water sampling and analysis, as well as consultation for the Dean Forest Road Landfill.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Groundwater Compliance and Consultant Services
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Groundwater Compliance and Consultant Services
16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for SCADA Annual Maintenance for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System with Emerson Process Management (LOCAL) in the Amount of $88,064. The annual maintenance contract maintains the SCADA network used by the Public Works and Water Resources Department.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Maintenance Agreement
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Maintenance Agreement
17. Notification of an Emergency Purchase to Repair the Recreational Docks at Rousakis Plaza with Myrick Marine (LOCAL) in the Amount of $103,147. The recreational dock was damaged at the junction of two interior waler beams from a log wedged in the middle of a float.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Emergency Dock Repairs
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Emergency Dock Repairs
18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification Number One and Renewal for Smartsheet Software with Smartsheet, Inc. in the Amount of $133,450. The City uses this software as a project management center that allows City Staff to assign tasks, track progress of projects and tasks, manage calendars, share and edit documents.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Modification for Smart Sheets
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Modification for Smart Sheets
19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Tree Planting Services to Sam-Jay Services, Inc. (LOCAL) in the Amount of $193,069. The contract will be utilized to procure and install approximately three hundred trees of specific species throughout the year.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Tree Planting Services
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Tree Planting Services
20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for One-Ton Chlorine Cylinders with Allied Universal in the Amount of $322,350. The one-ton chlorine cylinders will be used by the Industrial and Domestic Water Department and Water Reclamation Department to disinfect drinking water and wastewater effluent.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification
Exhibit 2:Purchasing Note
Exhibit 3: Specs
21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification for the Enmarket Arena Commercial Washers and Dryers with Stafford Smith in the Amount of $6,202. Commercial washers and dryers will be used by arena staff for various events. This modification is necessary due to supply chain shortages.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Commercial Washers and Dryers
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Commercial Washers and Dryers
22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification for the Fall Protection System at the Savannah Arena with Evan Fall Protection in the Amount of $38,000. As part of the Arena Project, the system allows safe worker access/fall protection for roof and suspension trusses for events and building equipment above the main floor of the arena building.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Fall Protection Modification
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Fall Protection Modification
23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Membership Dues with GMA (Georgia Municipal Association) in the Amount of $40,427. GMA is an advocate for cities and offers a wide range of services, training programs, and resources aimed at strengthening cities and enhancing the quality of life of the citizens.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - GMA Membership Dues
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - GMA Membership Dues
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
24. Appearance and Recognition of Memorial Health University Medical Center’s Donation of $30,000 to the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund. These contributions will provide the down payment necessary to help modest wage Memorial Health employees purchase their first home in the City of Savannah. None of the funds will be used for administrative purposes.
Exhibit 1: Resolution - 2021 Memorial Health Donation
25. Approval of a Resolution Accepting a $2,500 Donation from the Community Housing Services Agency, Inc.’s (CHSA) via the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund to the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund. This donation was granted to CHSA as a result of a competitive grant award. None of the funds will be used for administrative purposes.
Exhibit 1: Resolution - CHSA Weyerhaeuser SAHF Donation
26. Approval of a Resolution Supporting the Commissioning of the Littoral Combat Ship USS Savannah (LCS-28) in Brunswick, GA, on February 5, 2022. This ship is the sixth Navy warship to bear the name Savannah. The Savannah was built by the Austal Shipyards in Mobile., AL, and is slated to be homeported in San Diego, CA once commissioned.
Exhibit 1: Resolution - Commissioning of USS Savannah
Exhibit 2. USS Savannah Photos
27. Approval of a Resolution Ratifying the Mayor's December 22, 2021 Emergency Order Requiring Masks or Facial Coverings Within the City to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Emergency Order for masks or facial coverings to slow the spread of coronavirus_12-22-2021.pdf
AGREEMENTS
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
28. Approval to Grant an Easement to Simcoe at Canal Towns, LLC to Cross the Savannah-Ogeechee Canal. Simcoe at Canal Towns, LLC (Simcoe) is seeking to develop a townhome project in the Savannah Quarters community in the City of Pooler. Their site is bifurcated by the Savannah Ogeechee Canal (Canal), a City of Savannah owned historic canal and drainage facility.
Exhibit 1: Easement - Simcoe at Canal Towns, LLC
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
29. Settlement #1
30. Settlement #2
MISCELLANEOUS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 3:42 p.m.

 

The audio recording of the Council Meeting can be found by copying and inserting the below link in your url:

 

 

Mark Massey, Clerk of Council

 

Date Minutes Approved:                                                                   

 

Signature:                                                                
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