City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, July 28, 2022 - 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
Jay 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 28, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting for July 28, 2022.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on July 14, 2022, at 12:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - July 14, 2022 City Council Workshop.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on July 14, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - July 14, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
4. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Veeral Patel for Shell Gas Station, a Convenience Store at 3618 Ogeechee Road between Westgate Boulevard and I-516 in Aldermanic District 1.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Shell Gas Station.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Shell Gas Station.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Shell Gas Station.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement/Alcohol Reports - Shell Gas Station.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Shell Gas Station.pdf
5. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Priyankbhai Patel for Lovell Lounge, a Bar/Lounge at 205 West Broughton Street between Barnard Street and Jefferson Street in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Lovell Lounge.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Lovell Lounge.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Lovell Lounge.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Lovell Lounge.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Lovell Lounge.pdf
6. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Roxan C. Gonzalez for the Narra Tree, a Restaurant at 7054 Hodgson Memorial Drive between Eisenhower Drive and Stephenson Avenue in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - The Narra Tree.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - The Narra Tree.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - The Narra Tree.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - The Narra Tree.pdf
Exhibit 5: The Narra Tree Security Plan.pdf
7. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Mustaq Darediya for Chevron Food Mart #1, a Convenience Store at 8900 White Bluff Road between Paradise Drive and Wesley Street in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Chevron Food Mart #1.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Chevron Food Mart #1.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Chevron Food Mart #1.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Chevron Food Mart #1.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Chevron Food Mart #1.pdf
8. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Mustaq Darediya for Chevron Food Mart #2, a Convenience Store at 7203 Abercorn Street between Eisenhower Drive and Stephenson Avenue in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Chevron #2.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Chevron #2.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Chevron #2.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Chevron #2.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Chevron #2.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the 2022 Property Tax Millage Rate. The proposed millage rate of 12.20 mills is 4.23% lower than the final rate for 2021.
ZONING HEARINGS
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
10. Approval for the Annexation of 18.989 Acres Located off Buckhalter Road near Garrard Avenue. The property is currently vacant land and the owner plans to incorporate these into the Rockingham Farms Warehouse Development Project.
Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition - Capital Partners.pdf
Exhibit 2: Annexation Ordinance - Capital Partners.pdf
11. Petition of John Knox Porter, Jr. on Behalf of April Diana Griffin to Zone the Annexed Parcels Located at 6305 Garrard Avenue Extension and Buckhalter Road near Garrard Avenue (PINs 10866 01001 and 10866 01002) from P-M (Planned Manufacturing) to P-M-CO (Planned Manufacturing – County) and M (Manufacturing) to M-CO (Manufacturing – County), Annexation District 5 (File No. 2-002773-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Summary of Zoning for Annexation of 6305 Garrard Avenue Extension (File No. 22-002773-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps - 6305 Garrard Avenue Extension.pdf
12. Approval for the Annexation of 30.425 Acres Located off Chatham Parkway near Ogeechee Road. The property is currently vacant land and the owner plans to develop multi-family residential housing on the property.
Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition - S&R Savannah Partners.pdf
Exhibit 2: Annexation Ordinance - S&R Savannah Partners.pdf
13. Petition of Josh Yellin on Behalf of S & R Savannah Partners and Its Principal Richard C. Smith III to Zone the Annexed Parcel Located off Chatham Parkway near Ogeechee Road (PIN 10837 01001) from PUD-BC (Planned Unit Development - Community Business) to PUD-BC-CO (Planned Unit Development - Community Business-County), Annexation District 1 (File No. 22-002845-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Summary of Zoning for the Annexation of Ogeechee Road (File No. 22-002845-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps - Ogeechee Road.pdf
14. Approval to Amend the 2022 Revenue Ordinance, Adopt the 2022 Property Tax Millage Rate, and Adopt the Special Service District Tax Rate for the Water Transportation District. Proposed millage rate of 12.20 mills is 4.23% lower than the final rate for 2021.
Exhibit 1: Ordinance Revision - 2022 Revenue Ordinance.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)
15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for City-Wide Elevator Maintenance with TK Elevator Corporation(LOCAL) in an Amount not to Exceed $133,542. This Contract will be used to provide service and maintenance on all elevators that are the responsibility of the City of Savannah. (Facilities)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Elevator Maintenance.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Elevator Maintenance.pdf
16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Clearing Vegetation from the Central of Georgia Historic Railroad Viaduct Located on W. Boundary Street and Louisville Road with Savannah Construction and Preservation (LOCAL, DBE) in the Amount of $94,605. (Planning and Urban Design)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Louisville Road Viaduct.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Louisville Road Viaduct.pdf
Exhibit 3: Central of Georgia Railway Viaduct Assessment.pdf
17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Filter Belts for Separation of Solids and Liquids in the Dewatering Process of Sludge with GSM Engineered Fabrics, LLC in an Amount not to Exceed $57,194. The contract will provide filters for the Water & Sewer Treatment Plants. (Water & Sewer)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Filter Belts.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Filter Belts.pdf
18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Promotional Processing with PAS Consulting Group, LLC in the Amount not to Exceed $66,300. The contract will provide promotional testing and assessment services for the ranks of Fire Engineer and Fire Captain. (Fire)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Promotional Testing and Assessment for Fire.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Promotional Testing and Assessment for Fire.pdf
19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Glass Recycle Collection and Disposal with Glasswrx, LLC in an Amount not to Exceed $104,448. This will provide 12 roll-off containers at existing convenience and recycling drop-off centers in various locations throughout the City. (Sanitation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Glass Recycle Collection and Disposal.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Glass Recycle Collection and Disposal.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
20. Approval to Execute a Contract with Riverbend Enterprises in the Amount of $47,045 for Asphalt Paving of a Temporary Tug Lane to be Utilized by FedEx During their Relocation Period to Hangar 1223.
Exhibit 1: Schematic Map - Asphalt Paving of a Temporary Tug Lane.pdf
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
21. Approval of a Resolution Naming the Gymnasium located within the W.W. Law Regional Center to "Freddie Patrick Sr. Gymnasium" in Honor of Freddie Patrick Sr.
Exhibit 1: Resolution Naming the WW Law Regional Center Gymnasium the Freddie Patrick Sr Gymnasium.pdf
AGREEMENTS
22. Authorize the City Manager to Accept a WorkSource Sector Partnerships Grant Award in the Amount of $135,680. The award will be used to develop regional sector partnerships that will work to understand and act on the needs of key regional industries. The City serves as the fiduciary agent for the ten-county region.
Exhibit 1: Sector Partnerships Statement of Grant Award.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
23. Authorize the City Manager to Approve an Underground Easement to Georgia Power on 620 Stiles Avenue (PIN 20030 08003).
Exhibit 1: Map - Enmarket Marquee Sign Easement.pdf
Exhibit 2: Construction Agreement Enmarket Marquee Sign Easement.pdf
Exhibit 3: Underground Easement Agreement Enmarket Marquee Sign.pdf
Exhibit 4: Map - Distribution Line.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS
24. Authorize Supplemental Budget Appropriations to the FY 2022 Capital Improvement Program.
Exhibit 1: FY22 Midyear Capital Budget Amendment.pdf
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