City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, July 10, 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, Vice-Chairman
Nick Palumbo, District 4, 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 2:00 p.m.

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(Alcohol, Public, Zoning, and Budget)

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July 10, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for July 10, 2025.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on June 26, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on June 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
4. An Appearance by Dr. Mildred McClain to Award $5,000 Grants to 12 Neighborhood Associations to Support Community-Driven Growth and Engagement Through The "Mustard Seeds of Community Investment", A Combined Initiative of Savannah State University, Georgia Tech, CLEAR Hub, Harambee House and Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson, II.
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
5. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Vlinda Sayyavon for PJ's Thai Restaurant at 147 Abercorn Street, a Restaurant. The Establishment is Located Between East Oglethorpe Avenue and East York Street in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - PJ's Thai Restaurant
Exhibit 2: Density Map - PJ's Thai Restaurant
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - PJ's Thai Restaurant
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - PJ's Thai Restaurant
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - PJ's Thai Restaurant
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
6. Petition of Timothy Kinsey on Behalf of Ambaji Properties, LLC to Amend the Future Land Use Map from Commercial-Regional to Residential-General for the ~16.19-Acre Property Located at 0 Ft. Argyle Road (PIN 21033 01002) in Aldermanic District 5 (File No. 25-002525-ZA). (This Item was continued from the June 26, 2025 City Council Meeting.)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 0 Ft. Argyle Road FLUM (25-002525-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Wetland Exhibit for 0 Ft. Argyle Road.pdf
Exhibit 3: Apartment Plan.pdf
Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance for 0 Ft. Argyle Road FLUM (25-002525-ZA).pdf
7. Petition of Timothy Kinsey on Behalf of Ambaji Properties, LLC to Amend the Zoning Map from B-C (Community Business) to RMF-2-20 (Residential Multifamily-2-20) for the ~16.19-Acre Property Located at 0 Ft. Argyle Road (PIN 21033 01002) in Aldermanic District 5 (File No. 25-002524-ZA). (This Item was continued from the June 26, 2025 City Council Meeting.)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 0 Ft Argyle Road Rezoning (25-002524-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Map for 0 Fort Argyle Rd (25-002524-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Wetland Exhibit for 0 Ft Argyle Road.pdf
Exhibit 4: Apartment Plan.pdf
Exhibit 5: Draft Ordinance for 0 Ft. Argyle Road (25-002524-ZA).pdf
8. Petition of Robert McCorkle III on Behalf of 9 West 43rd Street for a Special Use Permit to Allow Alcohol Sales in Association with a Restaurant in the TC-1 Zoning District at 9 W. 43rd Street (PIN 20074 24002) in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 25-002527-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 9 W 43rd Street (25-002527-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Map for 9 W 43rd Street (25-002527-ZA).pdf
9. Petition of Robert McCorkle III on Behalf of Northpoint Industrial XVI, LLC for the Owner Speir Property, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment for a Planned Development to Permit Mixed-Use Residential, Single Family, Apartments, and Townhouses for 671.53 Acres at 302 Bush Road and 420 Bush Road (11026 01017 and 11026 01002C) (File No. 25-001709-ZA). This Property was Annexed into the City on January 9, 2025.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 302 and 420 Bush Road (25-001709-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Map for 302 and 420 Bush Road (25-001709-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft McClendon PD Ordinance (File No. 25-001709-ZA).pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
10. Petition of Timothy Kinsey on Behalf of Ambaji Properties, LLC to Amend the Future Land Use Map from Commercial-Regional to Residential-General for the ~16.19-Acre Property Located at 0 Ft. Argyle Road (PIN 21033 01002) in Aldermanic District 5 (File No. 25-002525-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 0 Ft. Argyle Road FLUM (25-002525-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Wetland Exhibit for 0 Ft. Argyle Road.pdf
Exhibit 3: Apartment Plan.pdf
Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance for 0 Ft. Argyle Road FLUM (25-002525-ZA).pdf
11. Petition of Timothy Kinsey on Behalf of Ambaji Properties, LLC to Amend the Zoning Map from B-C (Community Business) to RMF-2-20 (Residential Multifamily-2-20) for the ~16.19-Acre Property Located at 0 Ft. Argyle Road (PIN 21033 01002) in Aldermanic District 5 (File No. 25-002524-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 0 Ft. Argyle Road Rezoning (25-002524-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Map for 0 Fort Argyle Rd (25-002524-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Wetland Exhibit for 0 Ft Argyle Road.pdf
Exhibit 4: Apartment Plan.pdf
Exhibit 5: Draft Ordinance for 0 Ft Argyle Road (25-002524-ZA).pdf
12. Petition of Robert McCorkle III on Behalf of Northpoint Industrial XVI, LLC for the Owner Speir Property, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment for a Planned Development to Permit Mixed-Use Residential, Single Family, Apartments, and Townhouses for 671.53 Acres at 302 Bush Road and 420 Bush Road (11026 01017 and 11026 01002C) (File No. 25-001709-ZA). This Property was Annexed into the City on January 9, 2025.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (25-001709-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Map for 302 and 420 Bush Road (25-001709-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft McClendon PD Ordinance (File No. 25-001709-ZA).pdf
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
13. An Ordinance to Amend Division II, Part 6, Licensing and Regulation, Chapter I, Business and Occupations, Article R, Tour Services for Hire, Division 3, Horse Drawn Carriages, of The Code of The City of Savannah to Provide for Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Heat Stress Measurements; to Repeal All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; and for Other Purposes.
Exhibit 1: 070325 ORD Horse Drawn Carriage Wet Bulb.pdf
14. An Ordinance to Amend Division II, Part 6, Licensing and Regulation, Chapter I, Business and Occupations, Article R, Tour Services for Hire, Division 3, Horse Drawn Carriages, of The Code of The City of Savannah to Provide for Temperature Heat Stress Measurements; to Repeal All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; and for Other Purposes.
Exhibit 1:070325 ORD Horse Drawn Carriage 85_92 Degrees Dry Bulb.pdf
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
15. Petition to Annex ~4.62 Acres Located at 4119 Ogeechee Road (10791 02007) from Chatham County to the City of Savannah (25-215).
Exhibit 1: Annexation Request for 4119 Ogeechee Road (25-215).pdf
Exhibit 2: Annexation Ordinance 4119 Ogeechee Road.pdf
16. Petition of Harold B. Yellin on Behalf of Dennis Hoffman for the Owner 17 South Mini Storage to Amend the Future Land Use Map of a 4.62-Acre Property at 4119 Ogeechee Road (PIN 10791 02007) from Industry-Light to Commercial Suburban (25-002531-ZA). An Annexation Petition Accompanies This Request.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 4119 Ogeechee Road FLUM (25-002531-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance for 4119 Ogeechee Road FLUM (25-002531-ZA).pdf
17. Petition of Harold B. Yellin on Behalf of Dennis Hoffman for the Owner 17 South Mini Storage to Amend the Zoning Map of a 4.62-Acre Property at 4119 Ogeechee Road (PIN 10791 02007) from P- B (Planned Business – Chatham County) and B (Business) to B-C (Community Business) (25-002530-ZA). An Annexation Petition Accompanies This Request.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 4119 Ogeechee Road Rezoning (25-002530-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Map for 4119 Ogeechee Road (25-002530-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 4119 Ogeechee Road (25-002530-ZA).pdf
18. Approval To Amend The 2025 Revenue Ordinance to Adopt the Rollback Millage Rate Of 11.749 Mills as The Final Millage Rate For 2025.
Exhibit 1: 2025 Millage Rate Recommendation Letter
Exhibit 2: 2025-AMENDED Revenue Ordinance (Redline)
Exhibit 3: 2025 Revenue Ordinance
Exhibit 4: Ordinance Amendment (WHEREAS)
19. Motion to Amend Article R and Article U of the 2025 Revenue Ordinance.
Exhibit 1: Water and Sewer Rates Memo for 2025 thru 2029
Exhibit 2: Bacon Park Memo (Fee Changes and Modifications)
Exhibit 3: 2025-AMENDED Revenue Ordinance (Redline)
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 with Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless for the Provision of Street Outreach & Transportation Services for People Experiencing Homelessness in an Amount Not to Exceed $273,715. This Team will Target Individuals and Families Experiencing Homelessness and/or at Risk of Homelessness to Expand The Points of Access to Services and Provide Transportation Services Needed to Increase Their Health, Safety, and Quality of Life. (This item was continued from the June 26, 2025 City Council Meeting) (Human Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification Form - Street Outreach for People Experiencing Homelessness.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Street Outreach for People Experiencing Homelessness.pdf
21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Garney Companies, Inc. to Perform Pre-Construction Services Related to the Expansion and Upgrade of the Industrial & Domestic (I&D) Water Treatment Facility in an Amount Not to Exceed $700,000. (This item was continued from the June 26, 2025 City Council Meeting) (Water Supply & Treatment)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - CMAR I&D Expansion.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - CMAR I&D Expansion.pdf
22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Equity-Driven Public Engagement Services for the Savannah Civic Center with Bluknowledge, LLC (LOCAL) in an Amount not to Exceed $70,000. The Consultant will Develop and Implement a Comprehensive, Equity-Driven Public Engagement Initiative in Support of the Redevelopment for the Site Focus on the Civic Center Site's Redevelopment, all in Alignment with the City's Priorities Identified in the Resolution Adopted by City Council on June 24, 2024. (Planning and Urban Design).
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Civic Center Public Engagement.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes- Civic Center Public Engagement.pdf
23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification No. 2 for Crushed Stone with Martin Marietta Materials in an Amount Not to Exceed $140,000. This is Used for Crushed Stone to Grade Unpaved Lanes and Stabilize Unpaved Surfaces. The Proposed Increase will be used for Street Repairs, Water Line Repairs, Sewer Department Repairs, and Stormwater Department Repairs. (Transportation Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Crushed Stone.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes- Crushed Stone.pdf
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Governance and Advisory Services with McLean & Company in the Amount of $58,394. The Human Resources Department will use this for Service for Research and Advisory, Providing Human Resources Governance and Core Process Analysis in Building a Strategic Data-Driven Plan. It will be a Pivotal Partner for the Human Resources Department. This Contract Encompasses an On-Site Performance Management Workshop, HR Technology Software Contract Review, Employee Life Cycle Survey Platforms, Staff Development, Best Practices Guidance, and Networking Opportunities for Municipal Government HR Professionals, Serving as a Cornerstone for Solving Key Strategic and Tactical Enterprise-Wide HR Initiatives. (Human Resources)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Governance and Advisory Services FV.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes- Governance and Advisory Services.pdf
25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Renovations for the W.W. Law Community Center from F.H. Paschen in an Amount Not to Exceed $450,000. The W.W. Law Community Center Renovations will Include Painting, Flooring and Refurbishing of the Kitchen and Locker Rooms. (Facilities)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification -WW Law
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note-W.W. Law
26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for New Lift Station and Force Main with BRW Construction Group, LLC in the amount of $14,553,454.The Scope of Work Includes the Construction of Approximately 6,500 Linear Feet of 30-Inch Force Main along Pipemaker’s Canal Right of Way, from Dean Forest Road to the Travis Field Water Reclamation Facility. (Public Works and Water Resources)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - New Lift Station.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - New Lift Station.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
27. Approval to Participate in Visit Savannah’s International Marketing Effort, in the Amount of $100,000.
28. Approval of an Advertising Campaign for Spirit Airlines with Agency of Record RobMark, in the Amount of $150,000.
29. Approval of a Five-Year Renewal Service Agreement with INFAX, Inc. in the amount of $330,000.
30. Approval of a Five-Year Microsoft Office 365 Service Subscription Agreement with Microsoft Corporation, in the Amount of $240,000.
31. Approval to Execute Task Work Order No. 12 with Mead & Hunt for Cybersecurity and AI Strategic Planning Services, in the Amount of $95,000.
32. Approval to Execute Task Work Order No. 15 with AECOM for the Demo Air Cargo - Construct Apron Phase 2 Project, in the Amount of $593,475.
33. Approval to Execute a Contract with E.E. Reed Construction-East Coast, LLC for Construction Services Associated with the Reconstruct & Expand North Apron Project, in the Amount of $10,269,864.
34. Approval of Change Order No. 3 with Lugis Construction, Inc. for the Terminal Concourse Expansion Project, in the Amount of $294,507.
35. Approval to Execute a Contract with Atlanta Gas Light (AGL) for Natural Gas Installation for the Air Cargo Facility Project, in the Amount of $47,408.
36. Approval to Purchase 2025-2026 Property Liability Insurance with Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Inc., in the Amount of $1,610,738.
37. Approval to Execute a Contract with Arentz General Contracting for Construction Services Associated with the Maintenance Equipment Storage Building Project, in the Amount of $495,000.
38. Approval to Execute a Contract with W.S. Nielson Company, Inc., to Reseal the Skylight Structures in Savannah Square and Hilton Head Market Place, in the Amount of $213,000.
39. Approval to Purchase One Front Deck Mower with a Cab from Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation, in the Amount of $74,624.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
AGREEMENTS
40. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Starland Property Company, LLC for Starland Village. This is for a Development consisting of Event Space, Office Space, Retail Space, Restaurant Space and Residential Units.
Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - Starland Village.pdf
41. Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Chatham County for the Use and Distribution of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) Proceeds and Capital Outlay Projects commencing October 1, 2026.
Exhibit 1: 070325 Revised ST8 Draft LC IGA w City of Savannah 6-23-25.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
42. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and Chatham County (Board) for City use of the Board-Owned Jenkins Pool Located at 1800 E. Derenne Avenue
Exhibit 1 - Jenkins Swimming Pool Agreement. FINAL. Revised.7.2.25.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
43. Settlement #1
MISCELLANEOUS
44. Petition of Gary Wiggins on Behalf of Highlands Park Commercial, LLC for a Master Plan Amendment of 9.8 Acres of Property for the Highlands Park – Godley Station PD (Planned Development) Located at 143, 149, and 155 Shellbark Way (PINs 21016 02120, 21016 02119 and 21016 02118) to Establish a Multifamily Residential Land Use in Aldermanic District 1 (File No. 25-000046-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 143, 149, and 155 Shellbark Way (25-000046-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Map for 143, 149, and 155 Shellbark Way (25-000046-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Master Plan Amendment Exhibit #4.pdf
Exhibit 4: Godley PD Existing Multifamily Developments.pdf
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