City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 2:00 p.m.


City Hall
2 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401
www.savannahga.gov
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
Joseph A. Melder, City Manager
Mark Massey, City Clerk
R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney

NOTE TO AUDIENCE

Meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW 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 of its citizens."

 
March 27, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for March 27, 2025.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on March 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on March 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
4. An appearance by THE Savannah State Tigers Men's Basketball Team, the 2025 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Men's Basketball Champions.
5. A Proclamation Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of The Bryd Cookie Company.
6. An Appearance by the Savannah Music Festival (SMF) to Announce the 2025 SMF Festival.
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
7. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sale to Christopher Moody of Baby's General Store a Restaurant at 410 East 37th Street. The Establishment is Located Between Plant and Price Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Baby's General Store
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Baby's General Store
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Baby's General Store
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Baby's General Store
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Baby's General Store
8. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Richard Kessler of Foley House Inn, an Inn at 14 W Hull Street. The Establishment is Located Between Whitaker and Bull Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Foley House Inn
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Foley House Inn
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Foley House Inn
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - The Foley House Inn
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - The Foley House Inn
9. Approval of a Class B (Beer) (Manufacturer) Alcohol License to Elizabeth Massey for The Laundry Diner, a Restaurant Located at 1401 Paulsen Street. The Establishment is Located Between East Anderson and East 31st Street in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - The Laundry Diner
Exhibit 2: Density Map - The Laundry Diner
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - The Laundry Diner
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - The Laundry Diner
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - The Laundry Diner
10. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Michael Watts for Joe & Vera's at 23 West Broughton Street, a Restaurant. The Establishment is Located Between Whitaker and Bull Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Joe and Vera's
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Joe and Vera's
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Joe and Vera's
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Joe and Vera's
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Joe and Vera's
11. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) and Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Bryan Cornelius for AC Hotel Savannah Historic District, a Hotel Located at 601 East River Street. The Establishment is Located Between East Broad Street Ramp and East River Street Ramp in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - AC Hotel Savannah Historic District
Exhibit 2: Density Map - AC Hotel Savannah Historic District
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - AC Hotel Savannah Historic District
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - AC Hotel Savannah Historic District
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - AC Hotel Savannah Historic District
12. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Jian Ren for Shu Hot Pot and Korean BBQ, a Restaurant at 20 East DeRenne Avenue. The Establishment is Located Between Bull and Abercorn Streets in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Shu Hot Pot & Korean BBQ
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Shu Hot Pot and Korean BBQ
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Shu Hot Pot & Korean BBQ
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Shu Hot Pot & Korean BBQ
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Shu Hot Pot Korean and BBQ
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
13. Petition of Warner Moore, Agent, on Behalf of Wjmoore Properties, LLC, and Joakima Davis-Moore, Jwmoore Properties, LLC, to Amend the Future Land Use Map from Residential Single-Family to Traditional Commercial for ~0.21 Acres at 1421 W. Gwinnett Street and 1425 W. Gwinnett Street (PINs 20050 16021 and 20050 16022) in Aldermanic District 1 (File No. 24-001813-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for FLUM at 1421 and 1425 E Gwinnett Street (File No. 24-001813-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for W. Gwinnett Street (File No. 24-001813-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: FLUM Amendment for 1421 and 1425 W Gwinntt St (File No. 24-001813-ZA).pdf
14. Petition of Warner Moore, Agent, on Behalf of Wjmoore Properties, LLC, and Joakima Davis-Moore, Jwmoore Properties, LLC, to Amend the Zoning Map from TR-2 (Traditional Residential-2) to Traditional Commercial-1 (TC-1) with Conditions for ~0.21 acres at 1421 W. Gwinnett Street and 1425 W. Gwinnett Street (PINs 20050 16021 and 20050 16022) in Aldermanic District 1 (File No. 24-001759-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 1421 and 1425 W Gwinnett Rezoning (File No. 24-001759-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for W. Gwinnett Street (File No. 24-001759-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 1421 and 1425 W Gwinnett St (File No. 24-001759-ZA).pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
15. Petition of Warner Moore, Agent, on behalf of Wjmoore Properties, LLC, and Joakima Davis-Moore, Jwmoore Properties, LLC, to Amend the Future Land Use Map from Residential Single-Family to Traditional Commercial for ~0.21 Acres at 1421 W. Gwinnett Street and 1425 W. Gwinnett Street (PINs 20050 16021 and 20050 16022) in Aldermanic District 1 (File No. 24-001813-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for FLUM at 1421 and 1425 W Gwinnett Street (File No. 24-001813-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for W. Gwinnett Street (File No. 24-001813-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: FLUM Amendment for 1421 and 1425 W Gwinntt St (File No. 24-001813-ZA).pdf
16. Petition of Warner Moore, Agent, on behalf of Wjmoore Properties, LLC, and Joakima Davis-Moore, Jwmoore Properties, LLC, to Amend the Zoning Map from TR-2 (Traditional Residential-2) to Traditional Commercial-1 (TC-1) with Conditions for ~0.21 acres at 1421 W. Gwinnett Street and 1425 W. Gwinnett Street (PINs 20050 16021 and 20050 16022) in Aldermanic District 1 (File No. 24-001759-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 1421 and 1425 W. Gwinnett Rezoning (File No. 24-001759-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for W. Gwinnett Street (File No. 24-001759-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 1421 and 1425 W Gwinnett St (File No. 24-001759-ZA).pdf
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
17. A Joint Petition of Bridget Lidy on Behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia and Brianna Paxton for a Zoning Text Amendment to Sections 3.12 Special Exceptions, 3.21 Variances, 5.4 Principal Use Table, 5.9 Traditional Residential Districts, 5.12 Traditional Neighborhood Districts, 5.13 Traditional Districts, 8.1 Residential Use Standards for Limited and Special Uses (File No. 24-004284-ZA). (Postponed from the March 13, 2025 City Council Meeting.)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 24-004284-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: City Council Housing Savannah Action Plan Update.pdf
Exhibit 3: Final Proposed Revisions 10.09.2024 (File No. 24-004284-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Proposed Zoning Revisions as of 03.20.2025 (File No. 24-004284-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 5: Draft Ordinance as of 03.20.2025 (File No. 24-004284-ZA).pdf
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)
18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for West Victory Drive Medians Irrigation and Planting with Tidewater Landscape Management, Inc., in An Amount not to Exceed $272,385. This contract will be utilized by the Park and Tree Department for the installation of landscape and irrigation along West Victory Drive from Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard to Ogeechee Road. (Park & Tree)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - West Victory Drive Medians Irrigation and Planting.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - West Victory Drive Medians Irrigation and Planting.pdf
19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Two (2) X-Ray Systems from Logos Imaging, LLC in the Amount of $86,281. The Police Department will utilize this equipment for their Bomb Unit. Acquiring these systems are essential for our Bomb Unit to respond to terror events or threats. (SPD)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Logos X-Ray System.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Logos X-Ray System.pdf
20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Third Party Administrative Services with Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $292,341. The Risk Management Department will use the Third-Party Administrative Services for adjusting services for workers' compensation and auto liability claims. (Risk Management)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Third Party Administrative Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes- Third Party Administrative Services.pdf
21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for HVAC Maintenance for Water Treatment Facilities to Boaen Mechanical (LOCAL) in the amount not to exceed $120,000. The contract will be used to provide preventative maintenance and emergency services 85 HVAC systems provide adequate cooling for variable frequency drives (VFDs) which control the pumps and equipment needed to distribute and treat water/wastewater. (Water Reclamation and I & D Plant)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification Water Plants HVAC Modification
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note-Water Plants HVAC Modification
22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) with Emerson Power & Water Solutions, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $103,924. This contract will be used by the Water Supply and Treatment Plant to provide software updates, technical support, and other repair services associated with the SCADA network. (Public Works).
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SCADA Annual Renewal.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SCADA Annual Renewal.pdf
23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Computer Replacement and New Purchases from Dell Marketing LP in the Amount Not to Exceed $1,067,000. This contract will be used by the Innovation and Technology Services Department to provide end-user devices such as laptops, desktops, monitors, and rugged tablets. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Dell Device Replacement.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Dell Device Replacement.pdf
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Smartsheet Enterprise Software Licenses from Smartsheet in the Amount Not to Exceed $214,414. The Innovation and Technology Services Department will use the software throughout the City as a project management center that allows city staff to assign tasks, track the progress of projects and tasks, manage calendars, and share and edit documents. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Smartsheet.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Smartsheet.pdf
25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Geographic Information System (GIS) Assessment and Roadmap with Woolpert in the Amount of $100,161. The proposed GIS Assessment and Roadmap project is a critical investment in modernizing and optimizing the City of Savannah's GIS. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - GIS Assessment.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - GIS Assessment.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
26. Approval of Catering Services by the SERG Group at the 2025 RBC Heritage, in the Amount of $35,037.
27. Approval to Purchase Two All-Terrain Vehicles from Verde, Inc. in the Amount of $79,990.
28. Approval to Procure Emergency Vehicle Equipment and Installation from ProLogic ITS, LLC, in an Amount Not To Exceed $55,000.
29. Approval to Procure Taxiway Light Fixtures and Connection Kits from Allen Enterprises, Inc., in the Amount of $37,240.
30. Approval to Execute a Contract with Rite Lite Signs, Inc., for All Services Associated with the Terminal Roadway Signage Project, in the Amount of $372,553.
31. Approval of a Three-Year Frequent Parker Program Service Agreement with R-Solutions, in the Amount of $360,000.
32. Approval to Purchase One Garbage Truck from Roberts Truck Center, in the Amount of $93,599.
33. Approval of a Three-Year License Subscription for M-Files Document Management System from Laminin Solutions, in the Amount of $83,226.
34. Approval to Purchase Four Portable Message Boards from K&K Systems Inc., in the Amount of $60,000.
35. Approval to Purchase One Pavement Line Striping System, Ride on Driver and Scarifier System from Chaves Brothers Management, LLC, in the Amount of $37,904.
36. Approval to Purchase One Commercial Lawn Spray Rig from SiteOne Landscape Supply, in the Amount of $27,433.
37. Approval of Change Order No. 3 with EE Reed Construction for Design Modifications to Building 2, the Air Cargo Facility, in the Amount of $1,605,000.
38. Approval of the 2025-2026 Airport Liability Insurance Program with Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, Inc., in the Amount of $1,132,941.
39. Approval to Execute an Elevator and Escalator Preventative Maintenance Agreement with Elevated Facility Services, in the Amount of $758,869.
40. Approval to Procure Services from Brooks Building Solutions to Upgrade the Building Automation Software (BAS) & Global Controllers, in the Amount of $250,000.
41. Approval to Execute a Contract for Professional Services with Club Choice Ireland Limited, in an Amount Not To Exceed $40,000.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
AGREEMENTS
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
42. Settlement #1
43. Settlement #2
MISCELLANEOUS
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