City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, June 22, 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 |
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| Joseph A. Melder, City Manager |
| Mark Massey, City Clerk |
| R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney |
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NOTE TO AUDIENCE
Meeting will begin at 6:30p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED
Please limit comments to 2 minutes.
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June 22, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
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INVOCATION
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1. The invocation will be delivered by Reverend Leonard Small, pastor of Litway Missionary Baptist Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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2. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for June 22, 2023.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on June 8, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.
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Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - June 8, 2023 City Council Workshop.pdf
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4. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on June 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
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Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - June 8, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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5. Recognition of and Resolution for President Kimberly Ballard-Washington on Her Retirement as President of Savannah State University.
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6. Resolution Honoring the Life and Service of Innovation + Technology Services Employee, Harry Tucker Campbell, Jr.
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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7. Approval of a Class C (Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License for Locally Made, an Ice Cream Shop at 223 West Broughton Street. The establishment is located between Jefferson and Barnard Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Locally Made.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Locally Made.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Locally Made.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Reports - Locally Made.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Locally Made.pdf
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8. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License for Chevron, a Convenience Store at 7203 Abercorn Street. The establishment is located between Eisenhower Drive and Stephenson Avenue in Aldermanic District 4.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Chevron.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Chevron.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Chevron.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Reports - Chevron.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Chevron.pdf
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9. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License for GX Market, a Convenience Store Located at 8900 White Bluff Road. The establishment is located between Wesley Street and Paradise Drive in Aldermanic District 4.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - GX Market.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - GX Market.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - GX Market.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Reports - GX Market.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - GX Market.pdf
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10. 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 from June 8th City Council Meeting at petitioner’s request.)
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Report - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Security Plan - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Measurement Report - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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11. 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.
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Exhibit 1: 2023 Notice of Property Tax Increase.pdf
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Exhibit 2: 2023 Tax Digest and Five Year History.pdf
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ZONING HEARINGS
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12. Request for a Special Use Permit from Robert L. McCorkle, III (Agent) for Chris Moody (Agent) on Behalf of Train Track Investments, LLC (Owner) for a Restaurant with Accessory Alcohol Sales at 410 East 37th Street (PIN 20064 33001). Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 23-001765-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 410 E. 37th Street (File No. 21-001765-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Drawings for 410 E. 37th Street (File No. 21-001765-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Maps for 410 E. 37th Street (File No. 23-001765-ZA).pdf
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PETITIONS
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13. Approval for an Honorary Street Designation for "Virginia Edwards-Maynor Way" Located on Hopkins Street Between West 52nd and West 53rd for Her Service as the First Savannah-Chatham County Public School's African American Female Superintendent.
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Exhibit 1: Honorary Street Petition Virgina Edwards Maynor Way.pdf
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ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
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14. 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.
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Exhibit 1: 2023 Millage Rate Ordinance.pdf
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Exhibit 2: 2023 Revenue Ordinance Memo.pdf
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ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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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.)
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PURCHASING ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Water Meter Calibration Software with Mars Company in an Amount Not to Exceed $67,707. The software measures water meter testing protocols and will allow the City Water Distribution to ‘grade’ the water meters that serve the customers of Savannah. (Water & Sewer Convey & Distribution)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Water Meter Calibration Software.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Water Meter Calibration Software.pdf
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16. Notification of an Emergency Purchase of One Diesel Engine Generator from W.W. Williams Company in an Amount Not to Exceed $205,981. The Industrial and Domestic Water Plant Division will replace one (1) of the four (4) generators that have failed to ensure continuing reliability in the event of loss of power. (Water Supply and Treatment)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Emergency MTU Diesel Engine Generator.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Emergency MTU Diesel Engine Generator.pdf
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SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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17. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Authorities.
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RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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18. A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Creation of Savannah’s Waterfront Community Improvement District in Accordance with Section VII, Article IX of Georgia Constitution and State Senate Bill 640.
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Exhibit 1: Savannah Waterfront Community Improvement District Resolution.pdf
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AGREEMENTS
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19. Approval of An Intergovernmental Agreement with Chatham County Board of Commissioners, Mayor of Alderman of the City of Pooler, and the Mayor and Alderman of the City of Savannah to Acknowledge the Mutual Benefits and to Facilitate the Approval of the De-annexation and Annexation of the Properties Bordering both the City of Savannah and the City of Pooler.
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Exhibit 1: Chatham, Pooler, Savannah Intergovernmental Agreement.pdf
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Exhibit 2: IGA Map of Properties.pdf
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20. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Phase 4 GHB, LLC for The Palms Phase 4. This is for a development consisting of 112 single family homes in the Travis Field service area.
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Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - The Palms Phase 4.pdf
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21. Approval of Development Agreement with HP Ogeechee Road LLC for Hillpoint Multifamily Development.This is for water and sewer services for a proposed multi-family residential development located within the City of Savannah Water and Sewer Georgetown/Gateway Service Area. (Unincorporated Chatham County)
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Exhibit 1: Development Agreement - Hillpointe Apartments.pdf
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REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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22. Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Temporary Construction Easement to Drayton-Parker Companies, LLC.
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Exhibit 1 - Temporary Construction Easement - Pine Grove (DPC Executed).pdf
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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23. Settlement #1
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MISCELLANEOUS
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