City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, July 22, 2021 - 6:30p.m.
Via ZOOM


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
Michael Brown, City Manager
Mark Massey, City Clerk
R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney

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July 22, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for July 22, 2021
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of Minutes for the Special Called Meeting (Closed Executive Session re: Personnel) held on July 6, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
Agenda Plus_SCM DRAFT MINUTES_July 6, 2021 City Council Special Meeting (re_ Personnel).pdf
3. Approval of Minutes for the Work Session & City Manager's Briefing held on July 8, 2021 at 11:30 a.m.
Agenda Plus_WS DRAFT MINUTES_July 8, 2021 City Council Workshop.pdf
4. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on July 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
Agenda Plus_RM DRAFT MINUTES_July 8, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
5. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Tod Whitaker for Wright Square Cafe, A Restaurant at 21 W. York Street, Between Whitaker St. And Bull St. in District 2. No Concerns Noted by Police Department or Neighborhood Association. No Issues with Littering or Loitering at Location. Distance Measurement Met. (Existing Business/New Owner)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Wright Square Cafe.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Wright Square Cafe.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Wright Square Cafe.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Wright Square Cafe.pdf
6. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine)(By the Drink) and Class A (Wine)(Caterer) Alcohol License to Robert Evangelista for Bellwether House, A Hotel at 211 E. Gaston St., Between Abercorn and Lincoln St. in District 2. No Concerns by Police or Issues with Littering or Loitering. Distance Measurement Met. (New Owner/Location) Request Continuance to 08/12 Meeting to Discuss Neighborhood Concerns.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Bellwether House.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Bellwether House.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Bellwether House.pdf
Exhibit 4: Zoning Report - Bellwether House.pdf
Exhibit 5: Measurement Report - Bellwether House.pdf
7. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine)(By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Daniel Bathon III for the Phoenix, a Restaurant at 1006 E. Broad St. Between E. Waldburg St. and E. Bolton St. in District 2. No Concerns by Savannah Police Department. Neighbor Agreement Signed by Neighborhood Association and Applicant. Distance Measurement Met. (New Owner/New Location)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - The Phoenix.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - The Phoenix.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - The Phoenix.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report- The Phoenix.pdf
Exhibit 5: Good Neighbor Agreement - The Phoenix.pdf
8. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine)(By the Package) Alcohol License to Mark Johnson for Tru by Hilton Savannah Airport, a Hotel at 90 Stephen W. Green Dr. Between I-95 and Clyde Martin Dr. in District 1. No concerns by Savannah Police Department or Issues with Littering or Loitering at Location. No Active Neighborhood Association. Distance Measurement Met. (New Existing Business/New Request)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Tru by Hilton Savannah Airport.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Tru by Hilton Savannah Airport.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Tru by Hilton Savannah Airport.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Tru by Hilton Savannah Airport.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Approval to Submit a Resolution Transmitting the Draft Chatham County – Savannah 2040 Comprehensive Plan to the Coastal Regional Commission and to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Plan provides a unified, long-term vision for Savannah and the unincorporated Chatham County in the topics of land use, housing, economic development, transportation, natural resources, and quality of life.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation - Draft Comprehensive Plan Submittal
Exhibit 2: Resolution - Draft Comprehensive Plan Submittal
ZONING HEARINGS
10. Petition of Dana Braun (Agent) on behalf of 42/43 LLC (Owner) for a Special Use Permit to Allow Alcohol Sales by the Drink in Association with a Restaurant at 9 West 43rd Street (PIN 20074 24002), in the Starland Area in Aldermanic District 2. (File No. 21-002668-ZA). MPC recommends approval with conditions (Hours of Operations form 7am-10p.m and overflow parking area for a minimum of five spaces.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - 9 West 43rd Street
Exhibit 2: Map of Surrounding Alcoholic Beverage License Establishments - 9 West 43rd Street
11. Petition of Krishan Gandhi on behalf of HOS Management (Property Owner/Petitioner) to Amend the Zoning Map for 815 Wheaton St (PIN 20033 12033) from IL (Light Industrial) to IL-T (Light Industrial-Transition). MPC recommends approval with conditions - No bar; tavern; nightclub; substance recovery; pawnshop; check cashing; title pawn; package store; adult-oriented businesses; private club/lodge
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - 815 Wheaton Street
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance - 815 Wheaton Street
12. Petition of Harold Yellin (Agent) on behalf of Alice Keller (Owner) for a Map Amendment to Rezone Little Neck Road (PINs 21007 01001 and 21007 01002) from R-A-CO (Residential-Agricultural-County) to PD (Planned Development) MPC recommends approval with condition that the applicant enters into an agreement with Chatham County regarding issues related to stormwater, traffic, and canal access.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - Rezone Little Neck Road
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance - Rezone Little Neck Road
13. Petition of Bridget Lidy (Agent) on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah for a Zoning Text Amendment to Sec. 7.11.14 of the Streetcar Historic Overlay District Pertaining to Density and Height Standards in TC-2 (Traditional Commercial-2) Zoning Districts for Parcels within the Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and Montgomery Street Corridor between Anderson Lane and Victory Drive
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - Zoning Text Amendment
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance - Zoning Text Amendment
14. Petition of Bridget Lidy (Agent) on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah to Amend Section 7.10.4 Contributing Resources Map (of the Cuyler-Brownville Historic Overlay District) of the Zoning Ordinance to Include 90 buildings of historic and architectural significance that were not previously included. Both the MPC and the City sent letters of intent to property owners.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - Proposed Cuyler Brownsville Contributing Resources (new document uploaded 7-22-21).pdf
Exhibit 2 Map - Proposed Cuyler Brownville Contributing Resources.pdf
Exhibit 3: List - Proposed Cuyler Brownville Contributing Resources.pdf
Exhibit 4: Proposed Ordinance Revision - Proposed Cuyler Brownville Contributing Resources.pdf
15. Petition of Michael Garcia from LS3P Associates, Ltd. (Agent) on behalf of Brent Watts from Cabretta Capital (Owner) to Amend the Zoning Map for 315 W. 38th Street (PIN 20065 25001) from TN-2 (Traditional Neighborhood- 2) to TC-1 (Traditional Commerical-1). MPC Recommends Approval. Aldermanic District 2. (File No. 21-002322-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - 315 W. 38th Street
Exhibit 2: Supporting Documents - 315 W. 38th Street
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance - 315 W. 38th Street
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
16. Petition of Michael Garcia from LS3P Associates, Ltd. (Agent) on behalf of Brent Watts from Cabretta Capital (Owner) to Amend the Zoning Map for 315 W. 38th Street (PIN 20065 25001) from TN-2 (Traditional Neighborhood- 2) to TC-1 (Traditional Commerical-1). MPC Recommends Approval. Aldermanic District 2. (File No. 21-002322-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation - 315 W. 38th Street
Exhibit 2: Supporting Documents - 315 W. 38th Street
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance - 315 W. 38th Street
17. Petition of Dana Braun (Agent) on behalf of 42/43 LLC (Owner) for a Special Use Permit to Allow Alcohol Sales by the Drink in Association with a Restaurant at 9 West 43rd Street (PIN 20074 24002), in the Starland Area in Aldermanic District 2. (File No. 21-002668-ZA). MPC recommends approval with conditions (Hours of Operations form 7am-10p.m and overflow parking area for a minimum of five spaces.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - 9 West 43rd Street
Exhibit 2: Map of Surrounding Alcoholic Beverage License Establishments - 9 West 43rd Street
18. Petition of Krishan Gandhi on behalf of HOS Management (Property Owner/Petitioner) to Amend the Zoning Map for 815 Wheaton St (PIN 20033 12033) from IL (Light Industrial) to IL-T (Light Industrial-Transition). MPC recommends approval with conditions - No bar; tavern; nightclub; substance recovery; pawnshop; check cashing; title pawn; package store; adult-oriented businesses; private club/lodge
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - 815 Wheaton Street
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance - 815 Wheaton Street
19. Petition of Harold Yellin (Agent) on behalf of Alice Keller (Owner) for a Map Amendment to Rezone Little Neck Road (PINs 21007 01001 and 21007 01002) from R-A-CO (Residential-Agricultural-County) to PD (Planned Development) MPC recommends approval with condition that the applicant enters into an agreement with Chatham County regarding issues related to stormwater, traffic, and canal access.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - Rezone Little Neck Road
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance - Rezone Little Neck Road
20. Petition of Bridget Lidy (Agent) on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah for a Zoning Text Amendment to Sec. 7.11.14 of the Streetcar Historic Overlay District Pertaining to Density and Height Standards in TC-2 (Traditional Commercial-2) Zoning Districts for Parcels within the Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and Montgomery Street Corridor between Anderson Lane and Victory Drive
Exhibit 1: Recommendation Packet - Zoning Text Amendment to Sec. 7.11.14 of the Streetcar Historic Overlay District.
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance - Zoning Text Amendment to Sec. 7.11.14 of the Streetcar Historic Overlay District.
21. Petition of Bridget Lidy (Agent) on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah to Amend Section 7.10.4 Contributing Resources Map (of the Cuyler-Brownville Historic Overlay District) of the Zoning Ordinance to Include 90 buildings of historic and architectural significance that were not previously included. Both the MPC and the City sent letters of intent to property owners.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - Proposed Culyer-Brownville Contributing Resources
Exhibit 2: Map - Proposed Cuyler-Brownville Contributing Resources
Exhibit 3: List - Proposed Cuyler-Brownville Contributing Resources
Exhibit 4: Proposed Ordinance Revision - Proposed Culyer-Brownville Contributing Resources
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
22. Approval to Amend the 2021 Revenue Ordinance, Adopt the 2021 Property Tax Millage Rate, and Adopt the Special Service District Tax Rate for the Water Transportation District. [Proposed millage rate of 12.739 mills is unchanged from the final rate for 2020]
Exhibit 1: 2021 Millage Rate Ordinance.pdf
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
23. Approval to Amend Section 6-1214 of the Alcohol Ordinance Entitled, 'Consumption of Alcohol on City Streets', to Allow the Use of Aluminum Cups on Public Right of Way Within a Specified Boundary Area (See Narrative for Exact Boundaries). Current Ordinance Allows Paper and Plastic Cups Only; One-Per Person; Up to 16 Ounces. Recommend Approval.
Exhibit 1: Map - Current Open Container Boundaries.pdf
Exhibit 2: COS Code of Ordinances - Section 6.1214 Consumption of Alcohol on City Streets- CURRENT.pdf
Exhibit 3: COS Code of Ordinances - Section 6.1214 Consumption of Alcohol on City Streets- RED LINE CHANGE.docx
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)
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Policy Management and Training System for the Savannah Police Department with LexiPol in the Amount of $75,246. (Grant-funded; Provides a centralized digital platform for policies with faster updates in response to new state and federal legislation. Also includes online library of training courses and videos to enhance personnel safety)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - LexiPol
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - LexiPol.pdf
25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Renovations to the John S. Delaware Center, Located at 1815 Lincoln Street, to Johnson-Laux Construction (Local, DBE) in the Amount of $1,059,162 (Facility is several decades old and in need of improvements. Project includes: installation of new windows, flooring, appliances and cabinets; painting; landscaping; and redesign of main entrance)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Joint Delaware Center Renovation.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Joint Delaware Center Renovation.pdf
26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Sandblasting and Recoating Three Metal Clarifiers, Used to Remove Bio-Solids from Wastewater Through a Sedimentation Process at the President Street Plant, with E and D Coating, Inc. (Local) in the Amount of $786,639 (Each clarifier holds 1.6 million gallons of water; Plant treats 18 million gallons daily; Work protects structural integrity)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Sand Blasting
Exhibit 2: Bid - Sand Blasting
Exhibit 3: Purchasing Notes - Sand Blasting
27. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Replacement Parts for the Belt Press Machine at the Crossroads Treatment Plant, to Ovivo in the Amount of $42,079. Machine used to compact and dewater excess bio-solids from the waste stream. Allows dried transport of sludge. Longer lead times require staff maintain more on-hand part inventory to prevent equipment downtime and permit violations.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Ovivo Belt Parts
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Ovivio Belt Parts
28. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Ecosorb Odor Eliminator with OMI Industries in the Amount of $70,000. The chemical neutralizes industrial odors at the President Street Plant, providing a more friendly environment for the surrounding neighborhoods.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Eco-Sorb Odor Control Solution
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Eco-Sorb Odor Control Solution
29. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification for the Upgrade of City Works, an Asset Management System used by Public Works Departments to Maintain Water Infrastructure, with Woolpert, Inc. in the Amount of $75,397.50. Current version of system no longer supported by vendor. Requires upgrade to new version and re-integration with City’s billing system. Cost covers both.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - CityWorks CMMS Professional Services.pdf
30. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Final Close-Out Modification for the Highlands Fire Station, Located at 480 Highlands Boulevard, with Dabbs-Williams General Contractors in the Amount of $153,959. Modification is needed to cover a net cost increase for additional upgrades, reimbursements, and cancellations necessary for project completion and closeout. [See narrative for itemized list]
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Highlands Fire Station – Summary Contract Modification
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Highlands Fire Station – Summary Contract Modification.pdf
31. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification for the Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCs) for Parking Services from Carolina Time & Aspis Parking in the Amount of $117,440. System provides barrier gates and pay stations at all City garages, including management software. Modification is needed for additional networking and wiring to properly install system.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Parking Garage Conduit.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
32. Approval of a Contract with Danton Hydroblasting, LLC for the Runway 10-28 Paint Cleaning and Thermoplastic Sign Replacement Project in the Amount of $67,066.
33. Approval to Procure Services from Allen Enterprises, Inc. for the Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ALCMS) Upgrade for an Amount Up To $29,960.
34. Approval of Task Work Order No. 14 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for Planning, Design and Construction Phase Services for the North Baggage Carousel Replacement Project, for an Amount Up to $61,953.
35. Approval of a Contract with Twist Aero, LLC for the Passenger Boarding Bridge Pre-Conditioned Air Unit Replacement Project in an Amount Up to $580,030
36. Approval to Execute a Contract with Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC for the Rental Car Facility Improvements Project, in an Amount Up to $5,463,647.
37. Approval of Change Order No. 2 with Reeves Construction Company for the Site Clearing Areas T, U, V and Parking Improvements Project for an Amount Up to $100,178
38. Approval of Task Order No. 12 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the Final Design and Construction Phase Services for the Security Checkpoint Expansion, for an Amount Up to $841,498
39. Approval of Task Work Order No. 13 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for Final Design Services for the Terminal Concourse Expansion Project, for an Amount Up to $201,501
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
40. Approval of a Resolution to Annually Adopt an Operating and Capital Budget, a Strategic Priorities Plan and Fiscal Capacity Analysis Plan Beginning in 2021 and Each Fiscal Year Thereafter.
Exhibit 1: Resolution - Fiscal-Capacity-Plan.pdf
AGREEMENTS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
41. Settlement #1
MISCELLANEOUS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
42. Approval to Add Granite Slab to Chatham Artillery Monument in Emmet Park (Located on the Eastern End of Bay Street) to Commemorate and Honor the Service of Men and Women Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 118th Field Artillery Regiment, Savannah, Georga Army National Guard for Their Service in Afghanistan from 2018-2019. Historic Site and Monument Commission recommends approval with condition.
Exhibit 1: Signed HSMC Board Decision - Chatham Artillery.pdf
Exhibit 2: Submittal Packet - Chatham Artillery.pdf
43. New Item: Appointment of the Savannah City Manager
Agenda Plus