City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, June 24, 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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June 24, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for June 24, 2021
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of Minutes for the Special Called Meeting (re: Personnel - Interviews) held June 2 and June 3, 2021, respectively, at 8:00 a.m.
Exhibit 1: Minutes - June 3, 2021 Special Meeting re Personnel.pdf
3. Approval of Minutes for the Work Session & City Manager's Briefing held on June 10, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.
4. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on June 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Minutes - June 10, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
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))
5. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Disaster Recovery Base and Support Services with Ranco Response, LLC (Primary) and MLU Services, Inc. (Secondary). Contract Provides Temporary Housing and Meals for up to 500 Essential Workers to Ensure a Safe Re-Opening after a Category 5 Hurricane or Other Disaster When Critical Workforce Shelter is Full; No Access to Facilities. Amount TBD
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Disaster Recovery Base and Support Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Disaster Recovery Base and Support Services
Exhibit 3: Specifications - Disaster Recovery Base and Support Services
6. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a New Columbarium in Greenwich Cemetery with Eickhof Columbaria, Inc. in the Amount of $63,030 (Includes Delivery and Installation). Contract is for a Fourth Structure that will Provide Ninety-Six Above-Ground Burial Spaces to Hold the Cremated Remains of the Deceased. Each Space Costs $657.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Greenwich Cemetery Columbarium
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Greenwich Cemetery Columbarium
7. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract to Replace Four Sludge Handling Pumps with Southern Civil, LLC in the Amount of $285,176. Pumps Primarily Used at the President Street Plant to Move Sludge to a Solid Handling Dryer, Reducing Volume by 90%, Forming up to Nine Tons of Pellets Daily, Allowing for Transport as Dried vs. Liquid Sludge to the Landfill. Cost is $175 vs. $2,870
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Progressive Cavity Pumps
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Progressive Cavity Pumps
Exhibit 3: Specifications
8. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Two Digital Marquee Signs for the New Arena (On Gwinnett Street and Stiles Avenue) with Daktronics in the Amount of $780,577. Includes Design, Fabrication and Installation Services. Signs will Display Upcoming Arena Events and Community Information. Cloud-Based Controlled; Messages can be Changed Remotely. Cost Included in Arena FF&E Budget.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Two New Arena Marquee Signs
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Two New Arena Marquee Signs
Exhibit 3: Marquee Signs Renderings.pdf
9. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Parking System Management Services (Maintenance, Secure Access; Credit Card and Transaction Processing) with Parkeon for $332,448. System Allows Payment of Parking Spaces at 310 On-Street Meters; Serves 3,000 – 5,000 Daily; $5 Million Revenue Annually). Also Includes Smart Validation Codes (Replaced Smart Cards; Preloaded Funds).
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Software Management and Validation Codes
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Software Management and Validation Codes
10. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for 24/7 On Call, Remote Customer Support Services at City Parking Garages with Parker Technology in the Amount of $89,927. Covers Remainder of 2021 and 2022. Includes Software Licenses and Monthly Subscription to System; Provides a Live, On-Call Parking Attendant via Video to Assist Customers with Issues When Entering/Exiting Parking Garages.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - On Call Services
11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Bulkhead and Canal Widening at City Lot with C.A. Murren and Sons Heavy Civil LLC in the Amount of $3,608,336. City Lot Portion will Include 20ft.-Wide Walkway for Pedestrian Access from Gwinnett Street to the Arena.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS
12. Approval of Class C (Beer, Wine)(By the Drink) Alcohol License to Christine Pirovits for 208 Wine Bar, a Bar/Lounge at 208 E. Bay Street, between Abercorn Street Ramp and Lincoln Street Ramp in District 2. No Concerns by Savannah Police Department or Neighborhood Association. No Issues with Litter or Loitering at Location. Distance Measurement Met. (New owner/location)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - 208 Wine Bar20210618_07430325
Exhibit 2: Density Map - 208 Wine Bar20210618_07472064
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - 208 Wine Bar20210618_07484521
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - 208 Wine Bar20210618_07494168
13. Approval of Class E (Beer, Wine)(By the Package) Alcohol License to Bijal Patel for Highland Shell, a Convenience Store at 485 Jimmy Deloach Parkway, Between Benton Boulevard and I-95 in District 1. No Concerns by Savannah Police Department or Issues with Litter or Loitering at Location. No Active Neighborhood Association. Distance Measurement Met. (New Owner/Location)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Highland Shell20210618_07504868
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Highland Shell20210618_07515006
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Highland Shell20210618_07593776
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Highland Shell20210618_08010402
14. Approval of Class C (Beer, Wine)(By the Drink) and Class E (Beer, Wine)(By the Package) Alcohol License to Philip Rothman for Alexander's Bistro, a Restaurant at 1201 Bull Street in District 2. No Concerns by the Savannah Police Department or Issues with Litter or Loitering at Location. No Concerns by Neighborhood Association. Distance Measurement Met. (New Owner/New Location)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Alexander's Bistro20210618_08032920
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Alexander's Bistro20210618_08044096
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Alexander's Bistro20210618_08111422
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Alexander's Bistro20210618_08131156
15. Approval of Class E (Beer, Wine)(By the Package) Alcohol to Nikhil M. Patel, of Stop N Save, a Convenience Store at 4004 Montgomery St. Between W. 56th/ 57th St in District 5. No Concerns by Police or Issues with Littering/Loitering. Concerns from Neighborhood Association; Agreement Not Accepted by Neighborhood (Exhibit 5). Distance Measurement Met. (New Management/Existing Business). See Timeline
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Stop N Save20210618_08294828
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Stop N Save20210618_08314711
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Stop N Save20210618_08332552
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Stop N Save20210618_08353092
Exhibit 5: Stop N Save Good Neighbor Agreement
Exhibit 6: Stop N Save Timeline.docx
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
16. Petition of Marguerite Seckman (Agent) on Behalf of Starland Partners II, LLC (Owner) for a Special Use Permit to Allow Alcohol Sales in Association with a Restaurant for 2418 Desoto Avenue, Between West 41st Street and West 42nd Street, Fronting Bull Street and Desoto Avenue (PIN 20065 47011) Aldermanic District 2. File No. 21-000499-ZA. MPC Recommended Approval.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for a Special Use Permit - 2418 DeSoto Avenue
Exhibit 2: Maps - 2418 DeSoto Avenue
Exhibit 3: Map of Alcohol Beverage Licenses
17. Petition of Marguerite Seckman (Agent) for Yvonne Jouffrault (Owner) for a Special Use Permit to Allow Alcohol Sales in Association with a Restaurant for 17 West 41st Street, Between Whitaker Street and Desoto Avenue, (PIN 20074 07001) Aldermanic District 2. File No. 21-000500-ZA. MPC Recommended Approval.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for a Special Use Permit - 17 West 41st Street
Exhibit 2: Maps - 17 West 41st Street
Exhibit 3: Map of Alcohol Beverage Licenses
18. Petition of Vincent J. Del Monte (Agent) on behalf of the Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah (Owner) to Amend the Zoning Map for 15-acre parcel on ACL Blvd from Residential Single Family-6 (RSF-6) to Office Institutional-Expanded (OI-E) with Conditions. Aldermanic District 5. File No. 21-001244-ZA. MPC Recommended Approval with Conditions.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for ACL Boulevard (File No. 21-001244-ZA)
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING
19. Petition of Vincent J. Del Monte (Agent) on behalf of the Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah (Owner) to Amend the Zoning Map for 15-acre Parcel on ACL Boulevard from Residential Single Family-6 (RSF-6) to Office Institutional-Expanded (OI-E) with Conditions. Aldermanic District 5. File No. 21-001244-ZA. MPC Recommended Approval with Conditions.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for ACL Boulevard (File No. 21-001244-ZA)
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance ACL Boulevard (File No. 20-001244-ZA)
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
20. Approval for the Annexation of 12.34 Acres Located off Sweetwater Station Drive near Clubhouse Drive. The Property is Currently Vacant Land and the Owner Plans to Expand the Sweetwater Station Subdivision by Developing Approximately 60 Detached, Single-Family Homes on the Parcel
Exhibit 1 - Annexation Petition - Sweetwater Station
Exhibit 2 - Annexation Ordinance - Sweetwater Station
21. Amendment to Zone Approximately 12.34 Acres at 0 Grove Point Road (PIN 11004 02029) from the Residential-Agricultural (RA) Zoning Classification to the Residential-Agricultural-County (RA-CO) Zoning Classification. File No. 21-003048-ZA
Exhibit 1: Maps for 0 Grove Point Road (File No. 21-003048-ZA)
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance for 0 Grove Point (File No. 21-003048-ZA)
RESOLUTIONS
AGREEMENTS
22. Approval of PY2021 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult/ Dislocated Worker and Youth Provider Sub-awards in the amount of up to $2,109,856 for Delivery of Training and Support Services to Unemployed or Underemployed Adults and to Low-Income Youth Ages 16-24 in the Ten-County Region.. An Estimated 2,013 Adults/Youth will be Served.
CWDB Motion Sheet Investment Board 6-15-2021.Vote Record.pdf
23. Approval of a Water and Sewer Agreement with CCC Grove at Ardsley Park for The Grove at Ardsley Park, a Development Consisting of the Construction of Multi-Family Buildings, Clubhouse and Pool at 4634 Abercorn Street.
The Grove at Ardsley Park
REAL ESTATE ITEMS
24. Approval to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Third Amendment with T-Mobile to Upgrade Their Equipment on a City-Owned Water Tower at 400 Airport Avenue. The City will Receive an Additional $500 per Month for a Total of $44,394 in Annual Revenue.
25. Approval to Grant Easement to Georgia Power to Facilitate Development of Underground Electrical Power Lines to Service the New Arena
Underground Easement - 620 Stiles Avenue
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
26. Settlement #1
MISCELLANEOUS
27. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Sale of Alcoholic Beverages for Consumption On Premises on Sunday, July 4, 2021
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