City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.
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City Hall
2 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401
www.savannahga.gov
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SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL
| Van R. Johnson, II, Mayor |
| Carol Bell, 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, Vice-Chairman |
| Nick Palumbo, District 4, 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 2:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE ACCEPTED ONLY FOR HEARINGS
(Alcohol, Public, Zoning, and Budget)
Please limit comments to 2 minutes.
"Savannah will be a safe, environmentally healthy, and economically thriving community for all."
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March 12, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
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INVOCATION
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for March 12, 2026.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on February 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
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Agenda Plus - WS DRAFT MINUTES_February 26, 2026 City Council Workshop-watermark.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on February 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES_February 26, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting-watermark.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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4. Proclamation in Honor of the 114th Birthday of the Girl Scouts of America on March 12, 2026
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5. Appearance by the Saint Patrick's Day Parade Committee Grand Marshall and Aides, and Presentation by Mayor Van R. Johnson II of the 2026 Saint Patrick's Day Parade Permit Commemorating the Parade's 202nd Anniversary. The Parade will be held on March 17, 2026.
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6. Appearance by the City of Savannah Procurement and Contracts Division to Recognize March as National Procurement Month.
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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 E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Toby Broxton for Baby Kakez at 1820 Montgomery Street. The Establishment is Located Between West 34th Street and West 35th Street. A Convenience Store in Aldermanic District 2. (New Applicant/Existing Business)
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EXHIBIT 1- Checklist - Baby Kakez
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EXHIBIT 2- Density Map - Baby Kakez
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EXHIBIT 3- Alcohol Reports - Baby Kakez
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EXHIBIT 4- Measurement Report - Baby Kakez
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EXHIBIT 5- Safety Plan - Baby Kakez
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8. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Anthony Debreceny for La Vetta, a Restaurant at 15 West Broughton Street. The Establishment is Located between Whitaker Street and Bull Street in Aldermanic District 2. (New Applicant/New Business)
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EXHIBIT 1 - Checklist - La Vetta
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EXHIBIT 2 - Density Map - La Vetta
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EXHIBIT 3 - Alcohol Reports - La Vetta
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EXHIBIT 4 - Measurement Report - La Vetta
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EXHIBIT 5 - Safety Plan - La Vetta
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9. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) and Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) with Sunday Sales Alcohol License to James Coyle for Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District at 220 East Bay Street, a Hotel Located Between Abercorn Street and Lincoln Street in Aldermanic District 2. (New Applicant/New Business)
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EXHIBIT 1-Checklist - Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District
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EXHIBIT 2-Density Map - Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District
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EXHIBIT 3-Alcohol Report - Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District
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EXHIBIT 4-Measurement Report - Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District.pdf
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EXHIBIT 5-Safety Plan - Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District.pdf
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ZONING HEARINGS
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10. Petition of Bridget Lidy on behalf of The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia for a Text Amendment to Article 2.0 Review Bodies and Administrators, Sections 2.5 Historic Preservation Commission and 2.6 Savannah Downtown Historic District Board of Review and Article 3.0 Application and Review Procedures, Sections 3.12 Special Exceptions, 3.18 Certificate of Appropriateness for Local Historic Districts and Local Historic Properties, 3.19 Certificate of Appropriateness for the Savannah Downtown Historic District, 3.21 Variances, and 3.23 Appeals (26-000035-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (26-000026-ZA).pdf
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PETITIONS
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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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11. Petition of Bridget Lidy on behalf of The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia for a Text Amendment to Article 2.0 Review Bodies and Administrators, Sections 2.5 Historic Preservation Commission and 2.6 Savannah Downtown Historic District Board of Review and Article 3.0 Application and Review Procedures, Sections 3.12 Special Exceptions, 3.18 Certificate of Appropriateness for Local Historic Districts and Local Historic Properties, 3.19 Certificate of Appropriateness for the Savannah Downtown Historic District, 3.21 Variances, and 3.23 Appeals (26-000035-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: Draft Text Amendment Ordinance for Variances and Special Exceptions (26-000035-ZA).pdf
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ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
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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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12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 with Garbutt Construction Company for Construction Services for the Waterworks Building Stabilization Project to Establish the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $9,000,000. (Capital Projects Department)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Waterworks Stabilization Project.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Waterworks Building Stabilization Project.pdf
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13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Trailers with K&B Incorporated in an Amount Not to Exceed $78,225. (Fleet Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Trailers.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Trailers.pdf
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14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Design, Procurement, and Installation of a Prefabricated Storage Building at Daffin Park with Gordian, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $330,191. (Continued from 2/26) (Recreation and Leisure Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Daffin Park Prefabricated Building.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Daffin Park Prefabricated Building.pdf
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SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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15. Boards and Commissions Appointments
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RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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16. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to enact Article B. Major Special Events of Chapter 6, Special Events, of Part 3, Public Safety, of Division II of the Code of the City of Savannah for the Dates of 6pm Friday, March 13, 2026, Saturday, March 14, 2026, Sunday, March 15, 2026, Monday, March 16, 2026, Tuesday, March 17, 2026 and 6am Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (Special Events, Film & Tourism)
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Exhibit 1: RES SPD Major Special Event JNH 03082026.docx
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AGREEMENTS
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17. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with WI Land Development LLC for Bull River Bluff Townhomes in Unincorporated Chatham County. (Water & Sewer- Planning and Engineering)
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Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Bull River Bluff Townhomes.pdf
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18. Approval of a 2nd Amendment to the Original Water & Sewer Agreement with SEDA dated 6/21/18 for the Savannah Chatham Manufacturing Center (SCMC). (Water & Sewer- Planning and Engineering)
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Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - 2nd Amendment - Chatham Manufacturing Center.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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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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19. Settlement #1
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MISCELLANEOUS
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