City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, March 9, 2023 - 2:00 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 2:00p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED

Please limit comments to 2 minutes.

 
March 9, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for March 9, 2023.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on February 23, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.
Exhibit 1: WS DRAFT MINUTES_February 23, 2023 City Council Workshop.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on February 23, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Exhibit1: RM DRAFT MINUTES - February 23, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
4. Appearance by the Saint Patrick's Day Parade Committee Grand Marshal and His Aides, and Presentation of the 2023 Saint Patrick's Day Parade Permit by Mayor Van R. Johnson II. The parade will be held on March 17, 2023.
5. Appearance by Gene Dobbs Bradford, Executive Director of the Savannah Music Festival, to Provide a Preview of the 2023 Savannah Music Festival.
6. Appearance by Maria Center, Executive Director of the Southeast Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross, and a Proclamation Designating the Month of March as American Red Cross Month.
7. Appearance by and Recognition of Matson Foundation’s $2,500 Donation into the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund.
8. Appearance by and Recognition of Savannah Agenda’s $3,000 Donation into the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund.
9. Appearance by the City of Savannah Purchasing Department to Recognize March as Procurement Month.
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
10. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Gary High for Bellwether House, a Bed and Breakfast Inn at 211 East Gaston Street between Abercorn and Lincoln Streets in Aldermanic District 2. Continued from the February 7, 2023 Council Meeting.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Bellwether House.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Bellwether House.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Bellwether House.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Bellwether House.pdf
Exhibit 5: Bellwether House Security Plan.pdf
11. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales and a Class A (Beer, Wine) (Caterer) Alcohol License to Ryan Williamson for Wildflower Cafe on Telfair Square, a Restaurant Located at 207 West Oglethorpe Avenue. The establishment is located between Barnard and Jefferson Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Wildflower Cafe on Telfair Square.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Wildflower Cafe on Telfair Square.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Wildflower Cafe on Telfair Square.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Wildflower Cafe on Telfair Square.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Wildflower Cafe on Telfair Square.pdf
12. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Alkesh Patel for Mall Marathon, a convenience Store Located at 8001 Waters Avenue between Mall Boulevard and Cranman Drive in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Mall Marathon.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Mall Marathon.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Mall Marathon.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Mall Marathon.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Mall Marathon.pdf
13. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Krishna Patel for Hilton Garden Inn, a Hotel Located at 5711 Abercorn Street Between Johnston Street and Janet Drive in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Hilton Garden Inn.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Hilton Garden Inn.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Hilton Garden Inn.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Map - Hilton Garden Inn.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Hilton Garden Inn.pdf
14. Approval to Add a Class C (Liquor) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to the Existing Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Yulima T. Ospina for Antojo Latino, LLC t/a Antojo Latin, a Restaurant Located at 44 Posey Street Between Abercorn Street and White Bluff Road in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Antojo Latino.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Antojo Latino.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Antojo Latino.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Antojo Latino.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Antojo Latino.pdf
15. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Sarvesh Sharma for Vishu Mart, LLC t/a Lucky’s, a Convenience Store Located at 10004 Abercorn Street Between Television Circle and Montgomery Crossroad in Aldermanic District 5.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Lucky's.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Lucky's.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Lucky's.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Lucky's.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Lucky's.pdf
16. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Jacqueline Somesso for Sloppee Toppee, a Restaurant at 1308 Montgomery Street Located between West Henry and West Anderson Streets in Aldermanic District 2. (City Manager recommends denial). Continued from the February 23, 2023 Council Meeting.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
Exhibit 6: SPD Memo to the City Manager - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
17. Petition of Robert McCorkle (Agent) on Behalf of Paul Amrein (Owner) to Amend the Zoning Map from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family - 6,000 square foot lot minimum) to OI (Office Institutional) for a 1.14 Acre Property Located at 5106 Skidaway Road (PIN 20137 01003), District 3 (File No. 22-005903-ZA). Continued from the February 23, 2023 Council Meeting.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 5106 Skidaway Road (File No. 22-005903-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Photos for 5106 Skidaway (File No. 22-005903-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Maps for 5106 Skidaway Road (File No. 22-005903-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Residential Conversions along Skidaway Road (File No. 22-005903-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 5: Draft Ordinance for 5106 Skidaway Road (File No. 22-5903-ZA).pdf
18. Petition of Harley Krinsky to Change the Status of 301 Alice Street (PIN 20045 16001) from a Contributing to Non-contributing Structure in the Savannah Downtown Historic Overlay District. Aldermanic District 2. (File No. 22-005388-COA)
Exhibit 1: Savannah Downtown Historic District Board of Review Staff Report for 301 Alice Street (File No. 22-005388-COA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Savannah Downtown Historic District Board of Review Recommendation for 301 Alice Street (File No. 22-005388-COA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Historic Building Map for the Savannah Historic District.pdf
Exhibit 4: Photos of 301 Alice Street.pdf
Exhibit 5: Proposed Ordinance to Revise the Savannah Downtown Historic District Contributing Resources Map (File No. 22-005388-COA).pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
19. Petition of Robert McCorkle (Agent) on Behalf of Paul Amrien (Owner) to Amend the Zoning Map from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family - 6,000 square foot lot minimum) to OI (Office Institutional) for a 1.14 Acre Property Located at 5106 Skidaway Road (PIN 20137 01003), District 3 (File No. 22-005903-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 5106 Skidaway Road (File No. 22-005903-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Photos for 5106 Skidaway (File No. 22-005903-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Maps for 5106 Skidaway Road (File No. 22-005903-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Residential Conversions along Skidaway Road (File No. 22-005903-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 5: Draft Ordinance for 5106 Skidaway Road (File No. 22-5903-ZA).pdf
20. Petition of Harley Krinsky to Change the Status of 301 Alice Street (PIN 20045 16001) from a Contributing to Non-contributing Structure in the Savannah Downtown Historic Overlay District. Aldermanic District 2. (File No. 22-005388-COA)
Exhibit 1: Savannah Downtown Historic District Board of Review Staff Report for 301 Alice Street (File No. 22-005388-COA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Savannah Downtown Historic District Board of Review Recommendation for 301 Alice Street (File No. 22-005388-COA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Historic Building Map for the Savannah Historic District.pdf
Exhibit 4: Photos of 301 Alice Street.pdf
Exhibit 5: Proposed Ordinance to Revise the Savannah Downtown Historic District Contributing Resources Map (File No. 22-005388-COA).pdf
21. First and Second Reading of the Parklet Ordinance. An Ordinance to Amend Part 6, Licensing and Regulation, Chapter 1, Business and Occupations, of the Code of the City of Savannah, Georgia to Add a New Article - JJ. - Parklets.
Parklet Ordinance.SWB.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)
22. Notification of an Emergency Purchase for a Pin Rack Assembly with WSG & Solutions, Inc in the Amount of $57,930. The pin rack assembly works in conjunction with the stationary bar screens which are designed to remove floating debris from incoming stormwater. (Stormwater Management)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Pin Rack Assembly.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Pin Rack Assembly.pdf
23. Notification of an Emergency Purchase for Water Line Repairs with Sam-Jay Services (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $99,446. The service was used to repair multiple water lines and main breaks throughout the City of Savannah. (Conveyance and Distribution)
Exhibt 1: Funding Verification - Water Line Repairs.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Water Line Repairs.pdf
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Installation of Lights at the Highlands Park Walking Trail Phase 1 with Georgia Power in the Amount of $111,070. This will provide for the installation of 25 LED lights along the walking trail. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Highlands Park Walking Trail Lighting.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Highlands Park Walking Trail Lighting.pdf
25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Low Voltage Cabling Services with Netplanner Systems, Inc. (LOCAL) in the Amount of $73,624. This contract modification will be used by the Innovation + Technology Services Department (ITS) to procure and install the required IT infrastructure for Landmark Building Located at 6600 Abercorn Street. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Low Voltage.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Low Voltage.pdf
26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Temporary Staffing with Robert Half International, Inc. (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $125,000. The Innovation + Technology Services Department (ITS) will use the temporary staffing services to provide technical knowledge and skill in specialized computer applications for all City users. These will include software and PC upgrades, helpdesk and network services support, as well as program/project support. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Staffing Services for ITS.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Staffing Services for ITS.pdf
27. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Portable Radios with Motorola in an Amount Not to Exceed $225,000. This contract will be used by the Innovation + Technology Services Department’s Mobile Services to purchase radios for the Savannah Police Department to replace radios that are aging and have fallen out of production. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Motorola Portable Radios.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Motorola Portable Radios.pdf
28. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Computer Replacements and New Purchases with Dell Marketing LP in an Amount Not to Exceed $625,750. This contract will be used by the Innovation + Technology Services Department to provide end user devices such as laptops, desktops, monitors, and rugged tablets. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Dell Computer Replacement.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Dell Computer Replacement.pdf
29. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Portable Toilet Rentals with United Sites Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $122,290. This contract will be used by the Special Events, Film & Tourism Department to provide portable toilets for the St. Patrick's Festival, Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade, Veteran's Day Parade and Savannah State Home Coming Parade.(Special Events)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Portalets.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Portalets.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
30. Approval of a Sponsorship with the Savannah Ghost Pirates for the 2024 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic Games, in the Amount of $55,000.
31. Approval for the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport to Participate in an Advertising Campaign in New Haven, CT, to Promote Service on Avelo Airlines, in the Amount of $91,349.
32. Approval to Participate in the 2023 Visit Savannah Co-Op Digital Advertising Campaign, in the Amount of $300,000.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
33. Enactment of Section 6-2421, also known as The Festival Ordinance of 2013.
Exhibit 1: Festival Ordinance 02172023.docx
AGREEMENTS
34. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Sweetwater Developers, LLC for Sweetwater Station Phases 8, 10 and 11. This is for a development consisting of 81 single family homes in the Gateway Service area. Also, approval of an associated railroad Facility Encroachment Agreement inclusive of cost sharing provision as stated.
Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - Sweetwater Phase 8 10 & 11.pdf
Exhibit 2 : Facility Encroachment Agreement.pdf
Exhibit 3 : Sweetwater-Georgetown Water Main Loop.pdf
35. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Sweetwater Investors, LLC for Sweetwater Station Phase 9. This is for a development consisting of 30 single family homes in the Sweetwater service area.
Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - Sweetwater Phase 9.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
36. Authorize the City Manager to Accept Donation of a Portion of 5111 Abercorn Street (PIN 20128 02001).
Exhibit 1: Map - 5111 Abercorn Street.pdf
Exhibit 2: Plat of Donation Area - 5111 Abercorn Street.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
37. Settlement #1
38. Settlement #2
MISCELLANEOUS
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