City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 2:00 p.m.
City Hall
2 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401 www.savannahga.gov |
SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL
| Van R. Johnson, II, Mayor |
| Carolyn H. 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-Chair |
| 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 2:00p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED
Please limit comments to 2 minutes.
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March 28, 2024, 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 28, 2024.
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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 March 14, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.
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Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - March 14, 2024, City Council Workshop.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on March 14, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
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Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - March 14, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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4. An Appearance by the Savannah Music Festival to Provide a Preview of the 2024 Savannah Music Festival.
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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5. Approval to Add a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) and a Class A (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (Caterer) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Christian Santiago for Orale Tacos & Tequila, a Restaurant Located at 36 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The establishment is located between Congress and Broughton Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Orale Tacos.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Orale Tacos.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Orale Tacos.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Orale Tacos.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Orale Tacos.pdf
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ZONING HEARINGS
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6. Petition of Robert L. McCorkle, Agent for Travis Stringer of Foram Development, LLC on Behalf of 621 Gwinnett, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 810 E. Broad Street, 613-623 E. Gwinnett Street, and 610-614 E. Bolton Street (PIN 20043 07001, -04, -05, -06, -13, -15, -18, -19, and -20) from TC-2 to DX. The item was recommended as a PD (Small Planned Development) in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 23-001408-ZA). (Recommendation pending.)
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 23-001408-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Combined Maps (File No. 23-001408-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Small Planned Development (S-PD) as of 10.2023.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Revised - Small Planned Development (S-PD) as of 03.2024.pdf
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Exhibit 5: General Development Plan as of 10.2023.pdf
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Exhibit 6: Revised - General Development Plan as of 3.2024.pdf
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Exhibit 7: Arch Site Plan and First Floor as of 10.2023.pdf
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Exhibit 8: Revised - Arch Site Plan and Elevations 03.2024.pdf
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Exhibit 9: Current TC-2 (Traditional Commerical-2) Development Standards.pdf
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Exhibit 10: E. Broad and E. Gwinnett Renderings.pdf
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7. Petition of Robert L. McCorkle, Agent for Ramsey Khalidi, LLC for a Text Amendment to Section 5.4 to Add the Indoor Amusement Use as a Limited Use in the I-L (Light Industrial) Zoning Districts (File No. 24-000624-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation (File No. 24-000624-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Proposed Ordinance Revision (File No. 24-000624-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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8. Petition of Robert L. McCorkle, Agent for Travis Stringer of Foram Development, LLC on Behalf of 621 Gwinnett, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 810 E. Broad Street, 613-623 E. Gwinnett Street, and 610-614 E. Bolton Street (PIN 20043 07001, -04, -05, -06, -13, -15, -18, -19, and -20) from TC-2 to DX. The item was recommended as a PD (Small Planned Development) in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 23-001408-ZA). (Recommendation pending.)
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 23-001408-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Combined Maps (File No. 23-001408-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Small Planned Development (S-PD) as of 10.2023.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Revised - Small Planned Development (S-PD) as of 03.2024.pdf
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Exhibit 5: General Development Plan as of 10.2023.pdf
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Exhibit 6: Revised - General Development Plan as of 3.2024.pdf
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Exhibit 7: Arch Site Plan and First Floor as of 10.2023.pdf
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Exhibit 8: Revised - Arch Site Plan and Elevations 03.2024.pdf
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Exhibit 9: Current TC-2 (Traditional Commerical-2) Development Standards.pdf
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Exhibit 10: E. Broad and E. Gwinnett Renderings.pdf
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9. Petition of Robert L. McCorkle, Agent for Ramsey Khalidi, LLC for a Text Amendment to Section 5.4 to Add the Indoor Amusement Use as a Limited Use in the I-L (Light Industrial) Zoning Districts (File No. 24-000624-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation (File No. 24-000624-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Ordinance Revision (File No. 24-000624-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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10. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of an Automated Solid Phase Extractor with Biotage in the Amount of $55,070. This equipment will be used to analyze over 250 compounds by the Cross Roads Treatment Facility to maintain compliance with the Environmental Protection Division. (Water Reclamation)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Biotage Extractor.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Biotage Extractor.pdf
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11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) Training with Rescue Training, Inc.(LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $99,750. The Savannah Fire Department will utilize this contract to teach and train personnel in TECC to improve active shooter and mass casualty responses. (Fire)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Training.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Training.pdf
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12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Design and Construction Administration for the Savannah Police Department Headquarters with Raymond Engineering, Inc. (LOCAL) in the Amount of $120,000. The services will cover additional scope to upgrade all areas of the building to current codes and improve accessibility. (Capital Projects)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SPD Design Services.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SPD Design Services.pdf
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13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Employee Classification and Compensation Study with Baker Tilly US, LLP in an Amount Not to Exceed $235,000. The purpose of the study is to review and revise the existing compensation and classification structures for all positions to align with organizational resources. (Human Resources)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Employee Classification and Compensation Study.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Employee Classification and Compensation Study.pdf
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14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 2 For Sidewalk, Curb, and Cobblestone Repair with Savannah River Utilities (Primary)(LOCAL) and Savannah Paving (Secondary) in an Amount Not to Exceed $350,000. The proposed increase will help account for the accelerated rate of permanent traffic table installations as part of the residential traffic calming efforts and allow the contractors to stay on schedule with ongoing sidewalk repairs. (Transportation Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Sidewalk, Curb, and Cobblestone Repair.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Sidewalk, Curb, and Cobblestone Repair.pdf
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15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Gounds Maintenance for Public Right of Ways with J. Corbett Enterprises, Inc.(LOCAL)(DBE) in an Amount not to Exceed $1,525,000. This contract will be used to maintain public right of ways of 170 miles. (Park & Tree)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Ground Maintenance for Public ROW.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Ground Maintenance for Public ROW.pdf
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SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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AGREEMENTS
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16. Development Agreement with Forsyth Commons, LLC for an Underground Public Parking Structure.
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Exhibit 1: Request for PILOT Arrangement for the Development of a New City Parking Garage at Forsyth Park.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Development Agreement - Forsyth Park Parking Garage.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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17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Closing Documents for the Sale of a 0.84-acre Portion of City Property on Louisville Road to the Georgia Ports Authority in the Amount of $1,341,000.
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Exhibit 1: Purchase and Sales Agreement with Georgia Ports Authority for .34 Acre Portion of Louisville Road.pdf
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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18. Settlement #1.
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MISCELLANEOUS
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19. Approval of the Installation of a Historical Marker Adjacent to the World War II Memorial “A World Apart” on River Street to Provide Interpretive Context to the Memorial.
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Exhibit 1: Signed HSMC Recommendation (23-006346-H) WWII Memorial Marker.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Submittal Packet - WWII Memorial Marker.pdf
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20. Approval of a Major Subdivision: Edgewater Phase 1B New Hampstead. The proposed property totals 27.176 acres and will consist of 52 lots with varying lot sizes. The property is located at the intersection of Little Neck Road and Bottlebrush Drive in Alderman District 5.
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Exhibit 1: Plat - Major Subdivision: Edgewater Phase 1B New Hampstead - Signed.pdf
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