City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, March 10, 2022 - 2:00 pm


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





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March 10, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for March 10, 2022.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on February 24, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
WS DRAFT MINUTES_February 24, 2022 City Council Workshop.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on February 24, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Agenda Plus_RM DRAFT MINUTES_February 24, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
4. Presentation of the 2022 St. Patrick's Day Parade Permit to Members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee by Mayor Van R. Johnson II.
5. A Proclamation Recognizing Community Services Department Staff (Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center (PARC) and Savannah Youth Ambassadors (SYA)) for Receiving Youth Collaboration Awards from the Mediation Center of Savannah. The department provides several programs that support youth, seniors, and families.
6. A Proclamation Recognizing the Department of Refuse Disposal for Receiving a Score of 100 from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division on their Last Routine Environmental Compliance Inspection on January 25, 2022 at the Dean Forest Road Landfill.
7. A Proclamation Recognizing March 6-12, 2022 as National Women in Construction Week.
8. Recognition of Two Savannah Police Department Officers for Their Display of Life Saving Bravery and Heroism.
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
9. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Anthony Debreceny for Ukiyo, A Restaurant at 2224 Bull Street Between East 39th and East 40th Streets in District 2. (New Owner/New Request)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Ukiyo.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Ukiyo.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Documents - Ukiyo.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Ukiyo.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Ukiyo.pdf
10. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Mohamed Eldibany for Troupial, a Restaurant at 9 W. 43rd Street Between Bull and Whitaker Streets in District 2. (New Owner/New Request)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Troupial.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Troupial.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Documents - Troupial.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Troupial.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Troupial.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
11. Petition of L. Robert Isaacson of Savannah Core, LLC (Owner) on behalf of Natasha Gaskill & Matthew Palmerlee of Be Careful What You Think About, LLC (Petitioner) for a Special Use Permit with Conditions to Establish a Restaurant with Onsite Alcohol Consumption at 527 East 39th Street (PIN 20075 05010) in District 2 (File No. 22-000150-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 527 East 39th Street (File No. 22-000150-ZA)
Exhibit 2: Maps for 527 Esat 39th Street (FIle No. 22-000150-ZA)
12. Petition of Neil McKenzie from Coleman Company on Behalf of Sweetwater Land Developers, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment to Revise from RA-CO (Residential Agriculture-County) to RSF-5 (Residential Single Family-5) at Sweetwater Station and Clubhouse Drive. (File No. 21-003991-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Sweetwater Station (File no. 21-003991-ZA)
Exhibit 2: Maps for Sweetwater Station (File No. 21-003991-ZA)
Exhibit 3: Revised Master Plan for Sweetwater Station (File No. 21-003991-ZA)
Exhibit 4: Sweetwater Station Intersection Report (File No. 21-003991-ZA)
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
13. Petition of Neil McKenzie from Coleman Company on Behalf of Sweetwater Land Developers, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment to Revise from RA-CO (Residential Agriculture-County) to RSF-5 (Residential Single Family-5) at Sweetwater Station and Clubhouse Drive (File No. 21-003991-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Sweetwater Station (File no. 21-003991-ZA)
Exhibit 2: Maps for Sweetwater Station (File No. 21-003991-ZA)
Exhibit 3: Revised Master Plan for Sweetwater Station (File No. 21-003991-ZA)
Exhibit 4: Sweetwater Station Intersection Report (File No. 21-003991-ZA)
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)
14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Renewal for St. Patrick's Day Catering Services for Police and City Staff with Barnes Catering (Local) in an Amount up to $32,662. The City will use these services to provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner for on-duty SPD officers and City staff working the St. Patrick's Day festival and parade from Thursday through Saturday.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - St. Patrick's Day Catering Services
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - St. Patrick's Day Catering Services
15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Maintenance Agreement for the City of Savannah Phone System with CNP Technologies, LLC in the Amount of $88,000.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Phone System Maintenance.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Phone System Maintenance.pdf
16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 3 for the President Street Bio-Solids Dryer Facility with Reynolds Construction in a Reduced Amount of $108,081.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Amendment Bio-Solids Dryer Facility
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Amendment Bio-Solids Dryer Facility
17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification for Sewer Lift Station Parts and Pumps with Xylem Water Solutions USA in an Amount up to $600,000. This contract is for sewage-lifting, wet well submersible pumps and component parts in the City lift stations.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Contract Modification for Xylem Water Solutions
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Contract Modification for Xylem Water Solutions
18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Portable Toilets with Porta Potty Dogs in the Amount of $76,992. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade requires portable toilets and handwashing stations to maintain a sanitary environment for those attending the event.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Portable Toilets.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Portable Toilets.pdf
19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Barricades with Area Wide Protection (AWP) in the Amount of $59,285. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade requires traffic and crowd control barricades to proceed safely on the streets of Savannah.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Barricades.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Barricades.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
20. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Substantial Amendment for the FY2019 One Year Action Plan to HUD for the Use of CDBG-CV Funds and Enter into Grant Agreements with Eligible Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 and Construction of Six New Single-family Homes at Savannah Gardens for Families Experiencing Homelessness and Impacted by COVID-19 (total $2,595,044).
Exhibit 1: Resolution - CDBG-CV Projects - SBRP and New Construction.pdf
AGREEMENTS
21. Council Approval of an Agreement for Establishing a City/County Relationship between the City of Savannah and County Wexford (Ireland).
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Riverview President Street, LLC. This is a comprehensive agreement/settlement reached between both parties to resolve litigation and development related issues associated with two parcels comprising approximately 16 acres (the “PS Property”) located at 925 E. President Street and 1303 E. President Street.
Exhibit 1: Development Agreement with Exhibits A-D.pdf
Exhibit 2: Exhibits E-I.pdf
23. Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Third Amendment to a Lease with T-Mobile at 29 Sapelo Road. T-Mobile will pay an increase of $500 per month for the modifications, staff resources providing access, and time and effort of this amendment.
Exhibit 1: 29 Sapelo Road - Recommendation Request Map Attachment.pdf
Exhibit 2: Third Amendment 8SV0940C Partially Executed.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
24. Settlement #1
25. Settlement #2
MISCELLANEOUS
26. Approval of the Petition to Rename Yamacraw Art Park to Yamacraw Square.
Exhibit 1: Signed HSMC Board Recommendation to City Council.pdf
Exhibit 2: Jerome Meadows Supporting Comments (Park Designer)
Exhibit 3: Petition Submittal Packet.pdf
Exhibit 4: Yamacraw Art Park Renaming - Online Survey Responses.pdf
Exhibit 5: Yamacraw Art Park Renaming - HAS Survey Responses.pdf
Exhibit 6: Yamacraw Art Park Improvements Summary
Agenda Plus