City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, January 26, 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





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Meeting will begin at 6:30p.m.

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January 26, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for January 26, 2023.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on January 12, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: DRAFT MINUTES_January 12, 2023 City Council Workshop.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on January 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: DRAFT MINUTES_January 12, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
4. Appearance by and Recognition of the Inaugural City Manager's Emerging Leaders Academy Participants.
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 Yue Bin Wang for Crab Du Jour, a Restaurant at 7804 Abercorn Street between Mall Boulevard and East Fairmont Avenue in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Crab Du Jour.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Crab Du Jour.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Crab Du Jour.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Crab Du Jour.pdf
Exhibit 5: Crab Du Jour Security Plan.pdf
6. Approval of a Class D (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Atlulkumar Patel for Waters Liquor, a Package Shop at 5817 Waters Avenue between East 71st and East 72nd Streets in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Waters Liquor.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Waters Liquor.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Waters Liquor.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Waters Liquor.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Waters Liquor.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
7. Petition of Josh Yellin on Behalf of Jeremy Huggins, 12500 Apache, LLC, to Secure a Special Use Permit at 12500 Apache Avenue (PIN 20861 02001) for Accessory Alcohol Sales by the Drink in Association with a Marina Restaurant. Aldermanic District 6 (File No. 22-004426-ZA). (Continued from January 12, 2023 Meeting)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 12500 Apache (File No. 22-004426-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 12500 Apache Avenue (File No. 22-004426-ZA).pdf
8. Petition of Robert McCorkle on Behalf of Telfair Business Center, LLC, to Zone Approximately 13.3 acres Located at 115 Bamboo Lane (PIN 11029 05012) from P-IL (Planned Light Industrial) to I-L (Light Industrial) to Support the Annexation of this Parcel into the City of Savannah (File No. 22-005857-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Staff Report for 115 Bamboo Lane (File No. 22-005494-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 115 Bamboo Lane (File No. 22-005857-ZA).pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
9. Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Division II, Part 6, Chapter 1, Article H, Alcoholic Beverages, to Address Recent State Law Changes, Clarify Certain Provisions of the Current Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance, and Create New Administrative Provisions Related to Licensing and Ordinance Enforcement.
Exhibit 1: Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance Revisions.pdf
Exhibit 2: Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance Amendments.pdf
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
10. Petition of Robert McCorkle on Behalf of Telfair Business Center, LLC, to Zone Approximately 13.3 acres Located at 115 Bamboo Lane (PIN 11029 05012) from P-IL (Planned Light Industrial) to I-L (Light Industrial) to Support the Annexation of this Parcel into the City of Savannah (File No. 22-005857-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Staff Report for 115 Bamboo Lane (File No. 22-005494-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 115 Bamboo Lane (File No. 22-005857-ZA).pdf
11. Approval to Annex 13.3 Acres Located off Bamboo Lane near Ogeechee Road. The property owner desires service by city utilities at in-side city rates.
Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition - 115 Bamboo Lane.pdf
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
12. Petition of Josh Yellin on Behalf of Jeremy Huggins, 12500 Apache, LLC, to Rezone 2.08 Acres Located at 12500 Apache Avenue (PIN 20861 02001) from RSF-E (Residential Single-Family-Estate) to B-M (Maritime Business). Aldermanic District 6 (File No. 22-004424-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 12500 Apache Avenue (File No. 22-004424-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 12500 Apache Avenue (File No. 22-004424-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 12500 Apache Avenue (File No. 22-004424-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)
13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Procurement of a Rough Terrain Forklift with Low Country JCB in the Amount of $87,505. This rough terrain forklift will be utilized by the Water Reclamation Department and driven over uneven and rocky surfaces during the installation and removal of pumps and the loading and offloading of chemicals. (Fleet)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Forklift.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Summary - Forklift.pdf
14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract to Procure a Multi-Station Play Structure with GameTime c/o Dominica Recreation Products, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $81,183. The multi-station play structure will replace an aging playground feature removed at the start of construction of the New Hudson Hill Community Center. (Recreation & Leisure Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Multi-Station Play Structure.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Multi-Station Play Structure.pdf
15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Ready Mix Concrete with Savannah River Utilities Company (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $204,000. The Street Maintenance Division, Stormwater and Water Reclamation Departments will use the ready-mix concrete to repair utility cuts, sidewalks, curbing, and roadways within the City of Savannah limits.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Ready Mix Concrete.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Ready Mix Concrete.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
AGREEMENTS
16. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Ivanenko, Inc. for Allcargo Solution Facility. This is for a development of a warehouse consisting of 30,000 sq.ft. at 2353 Tremont Road.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Allcargo Solution Facility.pdf
17. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia. This is for a receiving and distribution facility development for the Second Harvest Food Bank.
Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - Second Harvest.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
18. Authorize the City Manager to Approve an Easement Relocation at Abercorn Commons Phase II-A. The water and sewer lines were previously relocated and the associated plats showing the new locations were approved by the City. The former easement currently located on the privately-owned parcels is no longer needed and can be relocated.
Exhibit 1: Abercorn Commons Map.pdf
Exhibit 2: Signed Relocated Water and Sewer Easement.pdf
Exhibit-3: Large Plat - Old Easement.pdf
Exhibit 4: Large Plat - New Easement.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS
19. Added Item: Presentation - Announcement of the Designation of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, GA as a World War II American Heritage City by the National Park Service.
20. Added Item: Resolution - Adoption of a Civility Resolution as Proposed in a New Initiative of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA).
21. Presentation: Recognition of Olympia Café as One of the Top 10% of Restaurants in the World According to Tripadvisor. Olympia Café is owned and operated by Nickolas (Nick) Pappas and Vasilis (Vas) Varlagas.
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