City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, July 27, 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

NOTE TO AUDIENCE

Meeting will begin at 6:30p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED

Please limit comments to 2 minutes.

 
July 27, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for July 27, 2023.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on June 22, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - June 22, 2023 City Council Workshop.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on June 22, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - June 22, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
4. Recognition of Betty Burns, Administrative Assistant for the Recreation and Leisure Services Department, for Coordinating the City of Savannah Cheer Camp for 31 Years.
5. Recognition of Dr. Ann Levett, on Her Retirement as Superintendent of the Savannah Chatham County Public Schools System.
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
6. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Mark Wnorowski for Aqua Vitae, a Bar Located at 719 East 65th Street. The establishment is located between Paulsen and Frederick Streets in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1: Density Map - Aqua Vitae.pdf
Exhibit 2: Checklist - Aqua Vitae.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Aqua Vitae.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Aqua Vitae.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Aqua Vitae.pdf
7. Approval of a Class C (Wine) (By the Drink) and Class A (Wine) (Caterer) Alcohol License to Monica Mays for KIS Café, a Coffee Shop Located at 714 Mall Boulevard, Unit 4. The establishment is located between Waters Avenue and Mall Court in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - KIS Cafe.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - KIS Cafe.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - KIS Cafe.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - KIS Cafe.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - KIS Cafe.pdf
8. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Michael Bartlett for Tailgate Sports Bar & Grill, a Restaurant Located at 11215 Abercorn Street, Suites 1-3. The establishment is located between Largo and Bedford Drive in Aldermanic District 6.
Exhibit 1: Checklist -Tailgate Sports Bar.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Tailgate Sports Bar.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Tailgate Sports Bar.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Tailgate Sports Bar.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Tailgate Sports Bar.pdf
9. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Zinalben Patel for Habersham Market, a Convenience Store Located at 1220 Habersham Street. The establishment is located between East Henry and East Duffy Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Habersham Market.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Habersham Market.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Habersham Market.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurements - Habersham Market.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Habersham Market.pdf
10. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Dharmit Patel for Dockside Seafood, a Restaurant Located at 201 West River Street. The establishment is located between Barnard Street Ramp and West Lower Factor Walk in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Dockside Seafood.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Dockside Seafood.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Dockside Seafood.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurements - Dockside Seafood.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Dockside Seafood.pdf
11. Request for a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Derrick Law-Staton for Sloppee Toppee, a Restaurant Located at 1308 Montgomery Street Between West Anderson and West Henry Streets in Aldermanic District 2. (Continued to the August 10th City Council Meeting at petitioner’s request.)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Report - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
Exhibit 4: Security Plan - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
Exhibit 5: Measurement Report - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the 2023 Property Tax Millage Rate. The proposed millage rate of 12.20 mills for 2023 is unchanged from the final rate for 2022.
Exhibit 1: 2023 Notice of Property Tax Increase.pdf
Exhibit 2: 2023 Tax Digest and Five Year History.pdf
ZONING HEARINGS
13. Zoning Map Amendment for Robert L. McCorkle, III (agent) on Behalf of Madison Capital Group for Richard Smith, III (owner) to Rezone 27.98 Acres at Ogeechee Road and Chatham Parkway (PIN 10837 01001) from PUD-BC-CO (Planned Urban Development - Community Business-County) to RMF-2-15 (Residential Multifamily-2-15 units per acre) (File No. 23-002721-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 23-002721-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps (File No. 23-002721-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Concept Plan (File No. 23-002721-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Access Points (File No. 23-002721-ZA).pdf
14. Zoning Map Amendment for Bryan Wardlaw from Landmark 24 on Behalf of William Fawcett (owner) to Rezone ~105 Acres on Wild Heron Road (PIN 21003 03001) from A-1 (Agriculture-1) to RSF-5 (Residential Single Family-5) and RMF-1 (Residential Multifamily-1) with Conditions. Aldermanic District 6 (File No. 22-002692-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Context Aerial Map for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Maps for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Traffic Impact Analysis for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 5: Typical Street Sections for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 6: Development Standards for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 7: Wild Heron Initial Master Plan 05.17.2022 (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 8: Revised Wild Heron Master Plan with Conditions (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
15. Zoning Map Amendment for Robert L. McCorkle, III (agent) on Behalf of Madison Capital Group for Richard Smith, III (owner) to Rezone 27.98 Acres at Ogeechee Road and Chatham Parkway (PIN 10837 01001) from PUD-BC-CO (Planned Urban Development - Community Business-County) to RMF-2-15 (Residential Multifamily-2-15 units per acre) (File No. 23-002721-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 23-002721-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps (File No. 23-002721-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Concept Plan (File No. 23-002721-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Access Points (File No. 23-002721-ZA).pdf
16. Zoning Map Amendment for Bryan Wardlaw from Landmark 24 on Behalf of William Fawcett (owner) to Rezone ~105 Acres on Wild Heron Road (PIN 21003 03001) from A-1 (Agriculture-1) to RSF-5 (Residential Single Family-5) and RMF-1 (Residential Multifamily-1) with Conditions. Aldermanic District 6 (File No. 22-002692-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Context Aerial Map for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Maps for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Traffic Impact Analysis for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 5: Typical Street Sections for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 6: Development Standards for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 7: Wild Heron Initial Master Plan 05.17.2022 (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 8: Revised Wild Heron Master Plan with Conditions (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
17. Approval to Amend the 2023 Revenue Ordinance, Adopt the 2023 Property Tax Millage Rate, and Adopt the Special Service District Tax Rate for the Water Transportation District. The proposed millage rate of 12.20 mills for 2023 is unchanged from the final millage rate of 2022.
Exhibit 1: 2023 Millage Rate Ordinance.pdf
Exhibit 2: 2023 Revenue Ordinance Memo.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)
18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of One (1) Forklift with Low Country JCB in the Amount of $102,400. The forklift will replace damaged forklift units #7741 and #7742 and will be used for handling tires, loading and unloading refuse carts, recycle carts, commercial containers, and deliveries to the facility. (Fleet Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Rough Terrain Forklift.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Rough Terrain Forklift.pdf
19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for One (1) Front Loading Refuse Truck from Solid Waste Applied Technologies c/o New Way in the Amount of $335,500. The City of Savannah’s Commercial Refuse Division will utilize the front-loading refuse truck to replace unit 5730 which has reached the end of its useful life cycle and is no longer economical to maintain. (Fleet Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Front Loading Refuse Truck.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Front Loading Refuse Truck.pdf
20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of Five (5) Compact Excavators from National Equipment Dealers, LLC c/o Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc. in the Amount of $382,761. The compact excavators will be utilized by Water Distribution, Sewer Maintenance, and City Cemeteries The compact excavator for the Water Distribution and Sewer Maintenance Division will be used to complete water and sewer systems repairs. The compact excavator for the City Cemeteries will be used for digging burial plots. (Fleet Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Compact Excavators.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Compact Excavators.pdf
21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for an Asset Management System with Woolpert, Inc in the Amount of $214,635. Cityworks will provide departments with the ability to automate scheduled inspections and work orders for routine maintenance. (Innovation & Technology)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - CityWorks.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - CityWorks.pdf
22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Final Project Close-Out Modification for the Hudson Hill Community Center Project with Akins Construction in the Amount of $149,126. The modification is needed to cover costs associated with various credits, added costs due to unforeseen conditions, and owner requested changes. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Hudson Hill Community Center.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Hudson Hill Community Center.pdf
23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Roadside, Canal, & Aquatic Vegetation Maintenance Services with Opterra Solutions in an Amount Not to Exceed $108,600. These services will provide chemical applications to roadsides (72 miles) and waterways (12 miles) to comply with OSHA, EPA, State Department of Agriculture, and State Department of Transportation regulations. (Park & Tree)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Roadside, Canal, and Aquatic Vegetation Maintenance.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Roadside, Canal, and Aquatic Vegetation Maintenance.pdf
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Armored Car Services from Brinks, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $130,000. The contract will provide daily revenue collection services in the City's parking garages, minimizing the City’s liability in cash handling. (Parking & Mobility)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Armored Car Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Armored Car Services.pdf
25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Management Software with Deckard Technologies, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $290,000. Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Management Software referred to as Rentalscape, will assist three (3) City Departments collaborating on the administration and enforcement of the STVR program. (Planning and Urban Design)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - STVR Software.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - STVR Software.pdf
26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No.1 for a Hydropneumatic Tank Replacement with Pinholster Construction LLC, DBE PINCO in the Amount of $30,496. The tank maintains pressurized water from the well pump for gradual release into the water distribution system. (Public Works & Water Resources)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Hydropneumatic Tank Replacement.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Hydropneumatic Tank Replacement.pdf
27. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Repair Services of Industrial & Domestic Water Treatment Plant Well No.12 with Woodrow Sapp Well Drilling in an Amount Not to Exceed $58,028. The I&D Plant utilized the repair services for unforeseen issues that were noted as the well was pulled for preventive maintenance. (Public Works & Water Resources)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Well #12 Repairs.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Well #12 Repairs.pdf
28. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for One-Ton Chlorine Cylinders with JCI Jones Chemicals in an Amount Not to Exceed $98,000. Chlorine will be used for the disinfection of treated wastewater prior to discharge to the receiving water in accordance with the City’s NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permit. (Water Reclamation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - One-ton Chlorine Cylinder.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - One-ton Chlorine Cylinder.pdf
29. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Public Portal and Data Integration Software and an Annual Software Maintenance Agreement with CI Technologies in an Amount Not to Exceed $66,000. The Savannah Police Department will utilize the public portal and data integration software to run on the current IAPro (Office of Professional Standards) platform. The public portal will allow the public to submit complaints/commendations through an online portal, as well as allow citizens to follow up on previous complaints they have made against officers. (Police)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - CI Technologies IAPro.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - CI Technologies IAPro.pdf
30. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Training and the Implementation of Stratified Policing with Dr. Roberto Santos and Dr. Rachel Santos c/o Santos & Santos, PH.D., Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $77,000. The Savannah Police Department (SPD) will partner with Santos & Santos, PH. D., Inc. to accomplish full organizational change that institutionalizes Stratified Policing so that evidence-based crime reduction strategies are systematically carried out and personnel is held accountable within the day-to-day operations of the Police Department. (Police)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Stratified Policing.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Stratified Policing.pdf
31. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Real-Time Crime Center Public Safety Platform from Fusus Corporation in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000. Fusus will unify Savannah Police Department's (SPD) data and operations into a single platform to expand the reach of the SPD camera system and promote public-private partnerships. (Police)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - FUSUS Public Safety Platform.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - FUSUS Public Safety Platform.pdf
32. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of a Weapons System with Clyde Armory in an Amount Not to Exceed $371,334. The Savannah Police Department (SPD) will utilize the Red Dot Optic Sights (RDOS) Weapons System to significantly improve officers’ training and proficiency while also providing an expanded field of vision during aiming training activity by replacing the traditional iron sights with a red dot on the target. (Police)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SPD Weapons System.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SPD Weapons System.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
33. Approval to Purchase a New Airport Lighting Control System from Allen Enterprises, in the Amount of $37,036.
34. Approval to Execute a Logo Licensing Agreement with PARS International Corp., for the Travel & Leisure World’s Best Awards Logo License, in the Amount of $50,395.
35. Approval to Procure Eighty (80) Baggage Carts and Four (4) Corrals from Wanzl North America, in the Amount of $60,026.
36. Approval to Procure One (1) Kubota Tractor from Shea Tractor and Equipment Company, Inc., in the Amount of $63,500.
37. Approval to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Steven Baldwin & Associates, in the Amount of $65,580.
38. Approval to Procure Three (3) Rugged Terrain Vehicles (RTVs) from Shea Tractor and Equipment Company, Inc., in the Amount of $73,500.
39. Approval to Execute a Contract with Erickson Associates, Inc., for All Services Associated with the Lifecycle Replacement of the 750-Ton Chiller Project, in the Amount of $801,000.
40. Approval to Execute a Contract with John Bean Technologies Corporation for the Purchase and Installation of Seven (7) Passenger Boarding Bridges, in the Amount of $6,407,622.
41. Approval to Ratify the Acceptance of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) – Airport Terminal Program (ATP) Grant Offer No. 3-13-0100-077-2023 from the Federal Aviation Administration, in the Amount of $6,500,000.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
AGREEMENTS
42. Approval to Renew the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Sub-Recipient Award to In The Door for $200,000 to Support the “One-Stop Delivery System” to Ensure Mandated Partners Comply with Agency Policies as it Pertains to Job Training, Preparation, and Placement Services in Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Screven Counties.
Exhibit 1: PY2023 CWDB OSO Sub-Award Renewal - In The Door, LLC.pdf
43. Approval to Renew the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Sub-Recipient Awards with Ross I.E.S. and Eckerd Connects-Paxen in the Amount of $893,223 for Career, Case Management, and Training Services for Adults (Ages 18 and Older) and Dislocated Workers (Unemployed or Laid Off) in Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Screven counties.
Exhibit 1: PY2023 CWDB Adult and DW Service Providers Contract Renewal - Ross I.E.S. and Eckerd.pdf
44. Approval to Renew the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Sub-Recipient Award with Ross I.E.S. in the Amount of $1,033,383 for Academic, Career Development, and Training Services for Youth (Ages 16-24) in Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Screven Counties.
Exhibit 1: PY2023 CWDB Youth Service Provider Contract Renewal - Ross I.E.S.pdf
45. Authorize the City Manager to Accept the FY2023 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Grant Award Transferring Dislocated Worker Funds to the Adult Funding Stream in the Amount $200,000. The award will be used to provide training and supportive services to adults who are unemployed or underemployed from October 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024. The City serves as the fiduciary agent for the 10-county region.
Exhibit 1: FY2023 Dislocated Worker Statement of Award.pdf
Exhibit 2: FY2023 Dislocated Worker Notice of DW Grant Award Modification - Transfer to Adult.pdf
46. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with David Mesaros, Russell Finland & Victor Jarvis II for the Forcemain Relocation for the Charles Street Townhomes. This forcemain relocation will serve the future development of the Charles Street Townhomes in the Wilmington Island service area.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Force Main Relocation for the Charles Street Townhomes.pdf
47. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Savannah Harbor Partners, LLC for Savannah Harbor Phase 1, a Development Consisting of 280 Apartments, Retail Space, and Marina in the President Street Treatment Plant Service Area.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Savannah Harbor Phase 1.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
48. Authorize the City Manager to Approve Grant of Easement to Georgia Power to Provide Electricity for the Dundee Cottages at Dundee Village.
Exhibit 1: Easement - Dundee Village - 65 Dundee Street.pdf
Exhibit 2: Map.pdf
Exhibit 3: Overhead Distribution Construction Agreement.pdf
Exhibit 4: Underground Distribution Construction Agreement.pdf
49. Authorize the City Manager to Declare a .04 Acre Portion of Sugarberry Street as Surplus and Available for Sale (Petition #22-023).
Exhibit 1: Highlands Park - Plans and Specs.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
50. Settlement #1
51. Settlement #2
52. Settlement #3
MISCELLANEOUS
53. Approval of a Major Subdivision Bradley Pointe South Phase 10, a Portion of Parcel 1A of the Vallambrosa Plantation. The property is located at Stetson Drive and Flagler Drive in Alderman District 6.
Exhibit 1: Plat - Major Subdivision Bradley Pointe South Phase 10 a portion of Parcel 1A of the Vallambrosa Plantation.pdf
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