City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 2:00 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 2:00p.m.

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June 8, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for June 8, 2023.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on May 25, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Workshop Draft Minutes - May 25, 2023 City Council Workshop.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on May 25, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Exhibit 1: RM DRAFT MINUTES_May 25, 2023 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 C (Liquor) (By the Drink) Alcohol License for Sobremesa, a Bar/Lounge Located at 2312 Abercorn Street Between East 39th and East 40th Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Sobremesa.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Sobremesa.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Sobremesa.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurements Report - Sobremesa.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Sobremesa.pdf
5. 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.
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
ZONING HEARINGS
6. Special Use Permit for Josh Yellen (Agent) for Susanne Warnekros on Behalf of 14 W. 43rd, LLC (Owner) to Allow for a Restaurant with On Premises Consumption of Alcohol at 2602 Whitaker Street (20074 14001) with Conditions. Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 23-000865-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 2602 Whitaker Street (File No. 23-000865-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 2602 Whitaker Street (File No. 23-000865-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Letters of Support for 2602 Whitaker Street (File No. 23-000865-ZA).pdf
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)
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)
7. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Wastewater Debris Removal Parts with Parkson in the Amount of $64,995. The Crossroads Water Treatment Facility will use the parts to remove floating debris from the wastewater treatment process. (Water Reclamation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Screen Assembly Parts.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Screen Assembly Parts.pdf
8. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification for Generator Maintenance with Current Edge Solutions, LLC (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $500,000. This increase is due to unforeseen required critical repairs for generators which power the City’s stormwater pumping stations which are vital to ensuring flooding does not occur during severe rain and hurricane events. (Stormwater)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Pumping Stations Generator Maintenance.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Pumping Stations Generator Maintenance.pdf
9. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Stadium Seating at Grayson Stadium with Irwin Seating Company in the Amount of $131,625. This request will be utilized to replace 620 seats at Grayson Stadium that are dilapidated. (Facilities Maintenance)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Grayson Seating.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Grayson Seating.pdf
10. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Recyclable Materials Processing Services with Pratt Recycling, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $728,000. The Sanitation Department will use the recyclable materials processing services to process all single stream recycling material collected by the City of Savannah. (Sanitation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Recyclable Materials Processing Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Recyclable Materials Processing Services.pdf
11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Microsoft Enterprise Software with Insight Public Sector, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,445,000. The software will allow all city departments to utilize this cloud-based environment by providing increased security, expansion of accessibility to daily operational resources, and delivering a platform for disaster recovery. (Innovation+Technology)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Microsoft Enterprise Software.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Microsoft Enterprise Software.pdf
12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Final Closeout Modification for Renovations at Waters Avenue Shopping Center (Savannah Impact Program) with Johnson-Laux Construction (LOCAL)(DBE) in the Amount of $73,613. The final project closeout modification entails replacing the roof over the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) office, an area that was not included in the original contract. The ONSE office was previously a community room that received minimal roof repair work during its construction in 2015. However, the occurrence of increasing leaks in the ONSE office throughout 2022 has necessitated the installation of a new roof. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Waters Avenue Renovations.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Waters Avenue Renovations.pdf
13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Final Closeout Modification for the Grant Center Gymnasium with Dabbs-Williams General Contractors, LLC. (LOCAL) in the amount of $76,300. The final project close-out amendment is required to account for additional costs associated with various factors, including credits, unforeseen conditions, constructability items, plan clarifications, and owner-requested changes. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Grant Center Gym.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Grant Center Gym.pdf
14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Batting Cages with H2i Group Inc. in the Amount of $69,804. This purchase is for the replacement of the batting cage at Paulson Sports Complex and an additional batting cage at Guy Minnick Sports Complex. (Parks & Recreation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Batting Cages.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Batting Cages.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
15. Approval to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Moore | Martin Real Estate Valuation Services, Inc., in the Amount of $28,750.
16. Approval to Renew the Software License and Support Agreement with Civix for One Year, in the Amount of $69,195.
17. Approval to Enter into an Engagement with PFM Financial Advisors, LLC., in an Amount Not to Exceed $75,000.
18. Approval to Procure Two Vehicles from JC Lewis Ford Savannah, in the Amount of $90,500.
19. Approval to Fund an Additional Year of the Professional Services Agreement with Carol Holladay & Associates, in the Amount of $96,000.
20. Approval to Renew the Paychex Service Subscription for up to Five Years, in an Amount Not to Exceed $550,000.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
21. Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Two FY2023 HOPWA Grant Applications to the Housing and Urban Development on Behalf of the Project Sponsor, Union Mission, Inc. to provide permanent supportive housing for low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS.
Exhibit 1: Resolution - FY2023 HOPWA Renewal-Replacement Grant Applications.pdf
AGREEMENTS
22. Approval to Modify and Extend the PY2022 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Year-Round Youth Sub-Awards to Provide Summer Work Experience Opportunities. The extension will allow Service Provider, Ross-IES, Inc., to provide Youth Summer Work Experience opportunities for the ten-county region: Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Screven counties.
Exhibit 1: PY22 Youth Statement of Award.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
23. Authorize the City Manager to Accept an Easement Donation from Belk's Department Store of Savannah Georgia, Inc. Belk’s is in the process of selling its property and has agreed to donate an utility easement for the existing sewer lines, force main, and Lift Station #41 to the City of Savannah before closing on the transaction.
Exhibit 1: Map - Lift Station No. 41.pdf
Exhibit 2: Plats - Lift Station No. 41.pdf
Exhibit 3: Easement - Lift Station No. 41.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
24. Settlement #1
MISCELLANEOUS
25. Approval of a Major Subdivision - Lot 31 A, a Recombination of Lot 31 and the South 50 feet of Lot 32, Hull Subdivision, Situated Near the Intersection of Bee Road and Victory Drive in Aldermanic District 3. The proposed subdivision totals 0.39 acres and consist of five lots.
Exhibit 1: Plat - Hull Major Subdivision.pdf
Exhibit 2: Vicinity Map - 2818 Bee Road.pdf
Exhibit 3: Aerial Map - 2818 Bee Road.pdf
26. Approval of a Major Subdivision - The Palms Phase 4 Located at the End of Coconut Drive in the New Hampstead Area in Aldermanic District 5. The proposed subdivision totals 38.65 acres and consists of 112 lots.
Exhibit 1: Plat - The Palms Major Subdivision, Phase 4
27. Approval of Monument Application Part I: Theme, Location, and Preliminary Design for the Creation and Installation of a 5'8" Tall Bronze Bust of Reverend Andrew Bryan in Yamacraw Square. The applicant has selected artist Jerome Meadows for the creation of the bust and the budget for the monument is $14,500.
Exhibit 1: Signed Board Recommendation for Rev. Andrew Bryan Bust.pdf
Exhibit 2: Submittal Packet for Rev. Andrew Bryan Bust.pdf
28. Added Item: An Appearance by the PROUD Savannah Task Force and Others to Receive a Proclamation Designating June 2023 as PRIDE Month in Savannah.
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