City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, January 9, 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 9, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for January 9, 2025.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on December 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. (Note: Item is Withdrawn; A Work Session Was Not Held on This Date)
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on December 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES_December 19, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
4. Approval of a Resolution Pledging to Practice and Promote Civility in the City of Savannah.
Email Communication_Renewal of City of Civility Designation.pdf
resolution-civility-final_City of Savannah_2025.docx
PRESENTATIONS
5. Appearance of the Savannah Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day Association to Announce the 2025 MLK Observance Activities
6. Appearance of the Savannah Interagency Diversity Council (SIDC) to Announce the 10-year Anniversary of Traffick Jam 2025
7. Recognition of the Inaugural New Director's Academy and Third City Manager's Emerging Leaders Academy Participants.
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
8. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to James Ciminillo for Veratina , A Restaurant located at 606 Abercorn Street. The establishment is located between Huntingdon and Hall Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Checklist - Veratina
Density Map - Veratina
Alcohol Reports - Veratina
Measurement Report - Veratina
Security Plan - Veratina
9. Approval of Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Robert Grant for Savannah Culinary Institute, A Culinary School located at 7 W. Bay St. The establishment is located between Bull and Whitaker Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Checklist - Savannah Culinary Institute
Density Map - Savannah Culinary Institute
Alcohol Reports - Savannah Culinary Institue
Measurement Report - Savannah Culinary Institute
Security Plan - Savannah Culinary Institute
10. Approval of a Class G (Beer, Wine) (Complimentary Service) Alcohol License to Melissa Monge for Sea Love, A Retail Store located at 310 W. Broughton Street. The establishment is located between Montgomery and Jefferson Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Checklist - Sea Love
Density Map - Sea Love
Alcohol Reports - Sea Love
Measurement Report - Sea Love
Security Plan - Sea Love
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
11. Petition of Jason Chambless and Ryan Thompson on behalf of Mohsen Yaraghi for 76 Highlands BLVD LLC and 1950 Benton BLVD LLC for a Future Land Use Map Amendment for ~226.1 acres at 1950 Benton Blvd and 76 Highlands Blvd (PINs: 21016 02066, 21016 02067, and 21016 01017) Aldermanic District 1 (File No. 24-002877-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 24-002877-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for Benton Blvd and Highlands Blvd.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alfa and C17 FLUM Amendment Exhibit.pdf
Exhibit 4: DRI #4253 Final Report - Chatham County.pdf
Exhibit 5: Draft Ordinance for FLUM Amendment (File No. 24-002877-ZA).pdf
12. Petition of Jason Chambless and Ryan Thompson on behalf of Mohsen Yaraghi for 76 Highlands BLVD LLC and 1950 Benton BLVD LLC for a Major Amendment to the Godley Station Planned Development at 1950 Benton Blvd and 76 Highlands Blvd (PINs: 21016 02066, 21016 02067, and 21016 01017) (File No. 24-002501-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 24-002501-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Godley Station PUD Master Plan 1999.pdf
Exhibit 3: SAFAVIEH Center PD Master Plan 12.06.2024.pdf
Exhibit 4: Proposed Use and Development Standards 12.06.2024.pdf
Exhibit 5: Draft Ordinance Godley Station Master Plan Amendment (File No. 24-002501-ZA).pdf
13. Petition of William R. Claiborne for David Williams of Henry Street Bistro, LLC on behalf of the Property Owner Robert M. Ansley for a Special Use Permit to Allow a Restaurant with Accessory Alcohol Sales at 1308 Montgomery Street (PINs 20052 29001). The 0.19-acre property is zoned TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 24-005878-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1308 Montgomery Street (File No. 24-005878-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 1308 Montgomery Street (File No. 24-005878-ZA).pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
14. Petition of Jason Chambless and Ryan Thompson on behalf of Mohsen Yaraghi for 76 Highlands BLVD LLC and 1950 Benton BLVD LLC for a Future Land Use Map Amendment for ~226.1 acres at 1950 Benton Blvd and 76 Highlands Blvd (PINs: 21016 02066, 21016 02067, and 21016 01017) Aldermanic District 1 (File No. 24-002877-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 24-002877-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for Benton Blvd and Highlands Blvd.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alfa and C17 FLUM Amendment.pdf
Exhibit 4: DRI #4253 Final Report - Chatham County.pdf
Exhibit 5: Draft Ordinance for FLUM Amendment (File No. 24-002877-ZA).pdf
15. Petition of Jason Chambless and Ryan Thompson on behalf of Mohsen Yaraghi for 76 Highlands BLVD LLC and 1950 Benton BLVD LLC for a Major Amendment to the Godley Station Planned Development at 1950 Benton Blvd and 76 Highlands Blvd (PINs: 21016 02066, 21016 02067, and 21016 01017) (File No. 24-002501-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 24-002501-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Godley Station PUD Master Plan 1999.pdf
Exhibit 3: SAFAVIEH Center PD Master Plan 12.06.2024.pdf
Exhibit 4: Proposed Use and Development Standards 12.06.2024.pdf
Exhibit 5: Draft Ordinance Godley Station Master Plan Amendment (File No. 24-002501-ZA).pdf
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
16. Petition of Jeff Jepson, on Behalf of Seacrest Seven, LLC, 1015 Whitaker Street, LLC, and Portfolio Holdings, LLC, with agent Michael Garcia, for a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amendment for 0.97 acres located at 1001 Whitaker Street, 1015 Whitaker Street, 120 West Park Avenue, and 124 West Park Avenue (PINs 20044 25001, 20044 25002, 20044 24002, and 20044 24003) to Change the FLUM designation from Traditional Neighborhood to Traditional Commercial in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 24-005816-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet FLUM (File No. 24-005816-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps (File Nos. 24-005815-ZA and 24-005816-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft FLUM Ordinance (File No. 24-005816-ZA).pdf
17. Petition of Jeff Jepson, on Behalf of Seacrest Seven, LLC, 1015 Whitaker Street, LLC, and Portfolio Holdings, LLC, with agent Michael Garcia, for Zoning Map Amendment for 0.97 acres located at 1001 Whitaker Street, 1015 Whitaker Street, 120 West Park Avenue, and 124 West Park Avenue (PINs 20044 25001, 20044 25002, 20044 24002, and 20044 24003) to Change the Traditional Neighborhood-1 (TN-1) to Traditional Commercial-2 (TC-2) in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 24-005815-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Rezoning (File No. 24-005815-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps (File Nos. 24-005815-ZA and 24-005816-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for Zoning Map Amendment (File No. 24-005815-ZA).pdf
18. Petition to Annex ~667 Acres Located at 420 Bush Road and 302 Bush Road (PINs 11026 01002C and 11026 01017) from Chatham County to the City of Savannah.
Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition (#24-545).pdf
Exhibit 2: Final IGA for the Little Neck Road Annexation.pdf
Exhibit 3: Annexation Ordinance (#24-545).pdf
19. Petition of Robert McCorkle on behalf of Speir Property, LLC to zone ~667 acres located on 420 Bush Road and 302 Bush Road (PINs 11026 01002C and 11026 01017) from R-A (Residential Agriculture) and PDR-SM (Planned Development Reclamation Surface Mining) to PD (Planned Development).
Exhibit 1: Staff Report for 302 and 420 Bush Road (File No. 24-006311-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Annexation Maps (File No. 24-006311-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Final IGA for the Little Neck Road Annexation.pdf
Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance for Zoning of 420 and 302 Bush Road (File No. 24-006311-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)
20. Authorize The City Manager To Execute A Contract for Guaranteed Energy Savings With McKinstry in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,875,000. The Office of Sustainability, Real Estate Services Department, Finance Department, and Office of Capital Projects Management have collaborated to procure and negotiate a guaranteed energy savings performance contract with McKinstry. The contract will involve the replacement of old, energy inefficient lighting fixtures with new LED energy efficient fixtures as well as improvements to cure building envelope leakage and penetration issues contributing to energy loss.(Real Estate Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Guaranteed Energy Savings.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes- Guaranteed Energy Savings.pdf
21. Authorize The City Manager To Execute A Contract Modification No. 3 For Energy Performance Owner's Representative Consulting Services With 2KB Energy Services in the Amount Not to Exceed $166,913. The City solicited for Owner’s Representative consulting services in 2022 to assist with the selection of a firm to conduct an Investment Grade Energy Audit (IGEA) of City facilities, support the execution of those IGEA activities, and negotiate and execute a Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract (GESPC) if ultimately pursued by the City. This extension is needed to maintain access to 2KB's critical expertise during this highly technical execution and implementation phase. (Real Estate Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Energy Performance Owner's Representative.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes- Energy Performance Owner's Representative.pdf
22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for E-Citation Printers from Tyler Technologies in the Amount of $289,800. SPD will use this equipment to ensure the continued viability of the E-Citation program, it is critical that SPD obtains upgraded devices with adequate printing capabilities and appropriate support services. This purchase will further the Department’s enhanced community safety and crime reduction strategic priorities. (SPD)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - E-citation Printers.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - E-Citation Printers.pdf
23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 2 for Protective Equipment for SFD with Bennett Fire in the Amount of $300,000. SFD will use this modification to ensure that all members always have a clean set of personal protective equipment after being exposed to harmful carcinogens and to reduce their cancer risk associated with firefighting, the City of Savannah provides each member with two sets of gear. (SFD)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Protective Clothing for SFD.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Protective Clothing SFD.pdf
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for the Installation of Electrical Receptacles for the Expansion of the City's Camera System with Aiken Harper in the Amount of $65,712. Aiken Harper is installing electrical receptacles to power the City's camera equipment in the Housing Authority of Savannah (HAS) properties. These receptacles will tap into the existing electrical services that are in their respective communities. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SPD Electrical Receptacles.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SPD Electrical Receptacles.pdf
25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Camera Equipment for the expansion of the City’s Camera System with Netplanner in the Amount of $254,534. The City will utilize these services to supply the cameras, housings, cellular routers, and licensing for new cameras throughout the City (Housing Authority of Savannah properties, Baker St. Park, and 60 locations encompassing all Aldermanic districts throughout the city where we currently do not have coverage. This will add 71 new camera streams into our VMS (Ocularis). (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SPD Surveillance System.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SPD Surveillance System.pdf
26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Contract for the Police Headquarters Renovation project to Johnson-Laux Construction in the amount of $3,675,000. This second phase of construction will include the removal and reconfiguration of existing stairways, the addition of ADA ramps, fire safety and security-related MEP upgrades, and renovations to the walls, floors, and ceiling within the SARIC unit offices. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Police HQ.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Police HQ.pdf
27. Authorize The City Manager To Execute A Contract Modification No. 2 and Renewal For Medical and Pharmacy Stop-Loss Insurance Services With Assurance of Tennessee, Inc. in an Amount Not To Exceed $1,123,923. The City of Savannah uses the contract to provide catastrophic claims reinsurance coverage for the City’s self-funded medical and pharmacy plans. (Human Resources)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Medical and Pharmacy Stop-Loss Insurance Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes-Medical and Pharmacy Stop-Loss Insurance Services.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
AGREEMENTS
28. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with New Hampstead Tract 5B, LLC for Oakwood at New Hampstead Phases 2-3. This is a development consisting of 210 single family homes in the Travis Field service area at 3401 Highgate Boulevard and is in Aldermanic District 5.
Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - Oakwood at New Hampstead Phase 2-3.pdf
29. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with SHDC, LLC for Savannah Highlands Phase 9. This is for a development consisting of 104 single family homes in the Godley West service area. on Orkney Road and is in Aldermanic District 1.
Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - Savannah Highlands Phase 9.pdf
30. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Godley Station Enterprises, LLC for Brookline Subdivision Phases 5, 6 & 7. This is for a development consisting of 140 single family homes in the Godley West service area off Morgan Lakes Industrial Boulevard and is in Aldermanic District 1.
Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - Brookline Subdivision Phases 5 6 & 7.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS
31. Added Item: Settlement #1
Agenda Plus