City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, March 23, 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
Joseph A. Melder, City Manager
Mark Massey, City Clerk
R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney

NOTE TO AUDIENCE

Meeting will begin at 6:30p.m.

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March 23, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for March 23, 2023.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on March 9, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on March 9, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
4. Proclamation Designating the Month of March as Muscular Sclerosis Education Awareness Month.
5. Proclamation Recognizing the Month of March as Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build Month.
6. Appearance by a Representative of the by the Ardsley Park/Chatham Crescent Garden Club and Recognition of their Generous Donation of $11,985 Towards the Enhancement of the Solomon and Guekenheimer Parks (Aldermanic District 4).
7. Appearance by and Recognition of Brittni Evans, the Miss Savannah 2023 Competition Winner. (Item postponed)
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
8. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Raghav Sapra for The Drayton Hotel, a Hotel Located at 7 Drayton Street Between East Bay and East Bryan Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - The Drayton Hotel.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - The Drayton Hotel.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Documents - The Drayton Hotel.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - The Drayton Hotel.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - The Drayton Hotel.pdf
9. Approval of Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Mital Patel for Marathon, a Convenience Store Located at 329 East Montgomery Crossroads Between Edgewater Road and Aegean Avenue in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Marathon.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Marathon.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Documents - Marathon.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Marathon.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Marathon.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
10. Map Amendment for Gregory Polster (Agent) on Behalf of Polster Commercial Holdings, LLC to Rezone ~0.76 Acres Located at 11903 Middleground Road (PIN 20782 02005) from B-L (Limited Business) to OI-E (Office Institutional-Expanded) Aldermanic District 6 (File No. 23-000305-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 11903 Middleground Road (File No. 23-000305-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 11903 Middleground Road (File No. 22-000305-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 11903 Middleground Road (File No. 23-000305-ZA).pdf
11. Map Amendment for Robert McCorkle (Agent) on Behalf of Richard G. Mika and Savannah Health Services, LLC to Rezone ~20.5 Acres Located at 1800 East 63rd Street (PIN 20104 30014 and a portion of 20105 10008) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to RMF-2-20 (Residential Multi-family-2-20 units per acre) Aldermanic District 3 (File No. 22-004421-ZA). [ITEM POSTPONED TO APRIL 13TH AT THE REQUEST OF THE PETITIONER.]
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1800 East 63rd Street (File No. 22-004421-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 1800 East 63rd Street (File No. 22-004421-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Concept Plan Version 1 (File No. 22-004421-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance for 1800 East 63rd Street (File No. 22-004421-ZA).pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
12. Map Amendment for Gregory Polster (Agent) on Behalf of Polster Commercial Holdings, LLC to Rezone ~0.76 Acres Located at 11903 Middleground Road (PIN 20782 02005) from B-L (Limited Business) to OI-E (Office Institutional-Expanded) Aldermanic District 6 (File No. 23-000305-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 11903 Middleground Road (File No. 23-000305-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 11903 Middleground Road (File No. 22-000305-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 11903 Middleground Road (File No. 23-000305-ZA).pdf
13. Map Amendment for Robert McCorkle (Agent) on Behalf of Richard G. Mika and Savannah Health Services, LLC to Rezone ~20.5 Acres Located at 1800 East 63rd Street (PIN 20104 30014 and a portion of 20105 10008) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to RMF-2-20 (Residential Multi-family-2-20 units per acre) Aldermanic District 3 (File No. 22-004421-ZA). [ITEM POSTPONED TO APRIL 13th AT THE REQUEST OF THE PETITIONER.]
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1800 East 63rd Street (File No. 22-004421-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 1800 East 63rd Street (File No. 22-004421-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Concept Plan Version 1 (File No. 22-004421-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance for 1800 East 63rd Street (File No. 22-004421-ZA).pdf
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 for the Purchase of Badger Tablets from Badger Meter, Inc. in the Amount of $96,441. The Revenue Department has an immediate need to upgrade its meter reading handheld devices to ensure accuracy, transparency, and accountability in the meter reading process for services provided to the citizens of Savannah. (Revenue)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Badger Tablets.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Badger Tablets.pdf
15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for an Accounting Software Upgrade from MHC Software Holdings, Inc. in the Amount of $86,100. The Finance Department is requesting this software upgrade to provide an additional software module for document self service (DSS) for City employees and retirees. (Finance)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Accounting Software.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Accounting Software.pdf
16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for a Learning Management System with Cornerstone OnDemand in the Amount of $104,259. This contract provides education, professional development, and learning pathways for all City of Savannah employees, to include regulatory and compliance trainings, professional development and growth training, and educational advancement. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Learning Management System.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Learning Management System.pdf
17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for Barracuda’s Cloud-Based Email Archive System from SHI International in the Amount of $78,000. The Department of Innovation+Technology Services uses the Barracuda message archive system to provide critical service for email filtering with advanced threat protection. This service scans and protects incoming and outgoing emails to sure that accidental or intentional malicious data is not introduced into our environment. This cloud-based service protects the integrity of the network and systems that the Innovation+Technology Services supports. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Barracuda Cloud-Based Email Archive System Renewal.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Barracuda Cloud-Based Email Archive System Renewal.pdf
18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Well Maintenance Services with Layne Christensen (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $175,000. The well maintenance services will be utilized to service City wells for preventive maintenance and repairs including video inspection, flow testing, and repairs to well pumps and casings. Five wells are pulled on a cycle for complete inspection and maintenance and repairs. (Water Supply & Treatment)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Well Maintenance.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Well Maintenance.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
19. A Resolution Accepting the Donation of $11,985 from the Ardsley Park/Chatham Crescent Neighborhood Association Garden Club.
20. A Resolution Accepting the Donation of $100,000 to the Savannah Fire Department from the Proper No. Twelve founded by Conor Mcgregor.
Exhibit 1: Resolution for Proper No 12 Donation to Savannah Fire Department
AGREEMENTS
21. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Teal Lake Development, LLC for Teal Lake SD Phase 2. This is for a development consisting of 42 single family homes in the Teal Lake service area.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Teal Lake SD Phase 2.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS
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