City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, January 23, 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
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 2:00 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."

 
January 23, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for January 23, 2025.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on January 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
Agenda Plus_WS DRAFT MINUTES_January 9, 2025 City Council Workshop.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on January 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
Agenda Plus_ RM DRAFT MINUTES_January 9, 2025 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 (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Allison Diaz for Dew Drop Inn, A Bar located at 11432 Abercorn Street. The establishment is located between Largo Drive and Idlewood Drive in Aldermanic District 6.
Checklist - Dew Drop Inn
Density Map - Dew Drop Inn
Alcohol Reports - Dew Drop Inn
Measurement Report - Dew Drop Inn.pdf
Security Plan - Dew Drop Inn.pdf
5. Approval of a Class J (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Da'Von Mclure for Gutstein Gallery, A Event Venue at 201 East Broughton Street. The establishment is between Abercorn and Lincoln Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Checklist - Gutstein Gallery
Density Map - Gutstein Gallery
Alcohol Reports - Gutstein Gallery
Measurement Report - Gutstein Gallery
Security Plan - Gutstein Gallery
6. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Derrick Law-Staton for Henry St. Bistro, A Restaurant at 1308 Montgomery Street. The establishment is between West Henry and West Anderson Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Checklist - Henry St. Bistro
Density Map - Henry St. Bistro
Alcohol Reports - Henry St. Bistro
Measurement Report - Henry St. Bistro
Security Plan - Henry St. Bistro
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
7. A Joint Petition of Bridget Lidy on Behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia and Brianna Paxton for a Zoning Text Amendment to Sections 3.12 Special Exceptions, 3.21 Variances, 5.4 Principal Use Table, 5.9 Traditional Residential Districts, 5.12 Traditional Neighborhood Districts, 5.13 Traditional Districts, 8.1 Residential Use Standards for Limited and Special Uses (File No. 24-004284-ZA). Continued from the November 7, 2024 meeting; the item will be continued to March 13, 2025.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 24-004284-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: 10.24.2024 Council Workshop Presentation on the Density Bonus for Affordable Housing Program.pdf
Exhibit 3: Final Proposed Revisions 10.09.2024 (File No. 24-004284-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance (File No. 24-004284-ZA).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)
8. Notification of an Emergency Purchase for Elevator Repairs at City Hall with TK Elevator (LOCAL) in the amount of $53,906. The emergency purchase was required due to the controller needing to be replaced. (Facilities Maintenance)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- City Hall Elevator Repairs
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note -City Hall Elevator Repairs
9. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Engineering Services from EMC Engineering, Inc. (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $4,880,947. These services to design the Springfield Canal from the US Highway 17 to the Musgrove Canal at Bowles C. Ford Park. (Stormwater Management)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Springfield Canal.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Springfield Canal.pdf
10. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Travel Services with Duluth Travel in the Amount Not to Exceed $120,000. Savannah Police Department is seeking to streamline and automate its travel services. (SPD)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Duluth Travel.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Duluth Travel.pdf
11. Authorize The City Manager To Execute A Contract Modification No. 2 And Renewal For Urban/Design And Architectural Support With Sottile and Sottile (LOCAL) in an Amount Not To Exceed $350,000. Staff is requesting additional funds in order to support the Civic Center redevelopment, River Street improvements, and other City projects. (Planning and Urban Design)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Urban Planning and Design Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes- Urban Planning and Design Services.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
12. Approval of the 2025 Airports Council International – North America Premier Airport Membership Dues, in the Amount of $36,749.
13. Approval to Renew the 2026 and 2027 Out-of-Home Advertising on Hwy 278 and Hwy 170 with Adams Outdoor Advertising, in the Amount of $585,234.
14. Approval to Renew Contract for Professional Services with Ailevon Pacific Aviation Consulting, in the Amount of $173,250.
15. Approval to Execute a Contract with Marketing and PR Consultant Jo Piani of Luna PR, in the Amount of $55,000.
16. Approval to Renew Services with INFAX for the Embross Common Use Passenger Processing System and Common Use Self-Service System, in the Amount of $38,224.
17. Approval to Execute a Construction Contract with Complete Demolition Services, LLC for the Demo Quail Run Lodge and Old Williamsburg World Travel Office project, in the Amount of $387,000.
18. Approval of Change Order No. 1 with Terracon for Special Inspections for Building 2 for the Air Cargo Facility, in the Amount of $322,650.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
AGREEMENTS
19. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Southern Apartment Builder, LLC for Cedar Grove Apartments. This is for a development consisting of 72 apartment units of Mohawk Street in the Wilshire service area in Aldermanic District 6.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Cedar Grove Apartment.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS
20. Approval of a Major Subdivision Hidden Pointe Phase 2A. The proposed property totals 1.967 acres and will consist of 10 lots/townhomes with varying lot sizes. The property is in Aldermanic District 6 at Street Location: Navajo Road and Fulton Road.
Exhibit 1: Plat: Major Subdivision Hidden Pointe Phase 2A.pdf
Exhibit 2: MPC Decision.pdf
21. Approval of a Major Subdivision Hidden Pointe Phase 2B. The proposed property totals 10.114 acres and will consist of 49 lots/townhomes with varying lot sizes. The property is in Aldermanic District 6 at Street Location: Navajo Road and Fulton Road.
Exhibit 1: Plat: Major Subdivision Hidden Pointe Phase 2B.pdf
Exhibit 2: MPC Decision Decision.pdf
Agenda Plus