City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, May 14, 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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May 14, 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 May 14, 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 April 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
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Agenda Plus -DRAFT WS MINUTES_ April 23, 2026 City Council Workshop-watermark.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on April 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES_ April 23, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting-watermark.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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4. Appearance and Recognition by Asian American Pacific Islander(AAPI) Taskforce in Observance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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5. Proclamation for National Preservation Month
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6. Proclamation for Building Safety Month
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7. Proclamation for National Public Works Week
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8. Proclamation for Water Professionals Appreciation Week
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9. Presentation By the Employee Engagement Team for Recognition of the 2026 1st Quarter Employee of the Quarter Winners (Human Resources)
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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10. Approval of a Class D (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Mehul Patel for Chatham Parkway Premium Liquor, Located at 940 Chatham Center Drive, Suite 101. The Establishment is Located Between Park of Commerce Way and Chatham Center Drive in Aldermanic District 5. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Package Store. (New Applicant/New Business)
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Exhibit 1 - Checklist - Chatham Parkway Premium Liquor.pdf
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Exhibit 2 - Density Map - Chatham Parkway Premium Liquor.pdf
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Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Reports - Chatham Parkway Premium Liquor.pdf
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Exhibit 4 - Measurement Report - Chatham Parkway Premium Liquor.pdf
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Exhibit 5 - Safety Report - Chatham Parkway Premium Liquor.pdf
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11. Approval of Class C (Liquor, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Debi Christiansen for Deb's Restaurant, Located at 225 East Bay Street. The Establishment is Located Between Abercorn Street and Lincoln Street in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Continue to Operate as a Restaurant. (New Applicant/ Existing Business)
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Exhibit 1 - Checklist - Debi's Restaurant.pdf
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Exhibit 2 - Density Map - Debi's Restaurant.pdf
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Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Reports - Debi's Restaurant.pdf
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Exhibit 4 - Measurement Report - Debi's Restaurant.pdf
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Exhibit 5 - Safety Report - Debi's Restaurant.pdf
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ZONING HEARINGS
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12. Petition of Joshua Yellin for Seacrest Seven LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 0.08 acres at 11 West Park Avenue (20044 31013) from TN-1 (Traditional Neighborhood-1) to TC-2 (Traditional Commercial-2) in Aldermanic District 2 (26-001606-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 11 West Park Avenue (26-001606-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps for 11 W. Park Avenue (26-001606-ZA).pdf
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13. Petition of Robert and Anna Kelly for a Text Amendment to Section 8.7.23, Outdoor Vending Unit in the Office & Institutional – Expanded (OI-E) and Business Neighborhood (B-N) Zoning Districts (26-001037-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (26-001037-ZA).pdf
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14. Petition of Bridget Lidy for The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia for a Text Amendment to Sections 5.17.5 Development Standards for Permitted Uses and 9.5.4 Buffers to Expand and Strengthen Buffer Protections between Industrial and Residential Zones (26-001109-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for a Text Amendment (26-001109-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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15. Petition of Joshua Yellin for Seacrest Seven LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 0.08 acres at 11 West Park Avenue (20044 31013) from TN-1 (Traditional Neighborhood-1) to TC-2 (Traditional Commercial-2) in Aldermanic District 2 (26-001606-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: Draft Ordinance for 11 W. Park Avenue (26-001606-ZA) .pdf
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16. Petition of Robert and Anna Kelly for a Text Amendment to Section 8.7.23, Outdoor Vending Unit in the Office & Institutional – Expanded (OI-E) and Business Neighborhood (B-N) Zoning Districts (26-001037-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: Draft Ordinance - Article 8.0 (26-001109-ZA).pdf
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17. Petition of Bridget Lidy for The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia for a Text Amendment to Sections 5.17.5 Development Standards for Permitted Uses and 9.5.4 Buffers to Expand and Strengthen Buffer Protections between Industrial and Residential Zones (26-001109-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: Draft Ordinance - Article 5.0 and 9.0 (26-001109-ZA).pdf
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ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
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18. Approval of an Ordinance Amendment to the City of Savannah's Existing Small Wireless Facilities and Antennas Ordinance and Other Related Codes (Real Estate Services)
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Exhibit 1 - SWFAA Ordinance Amendment.pdf
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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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19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Financial Empowerment Research and Engagement Services with BluKnowledge Consulting in the Amount of $65,000. (Reconsideration from April 9, Agenda)(Economic Development)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Financial Empowerment Research & Engagement Services.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Financial Empowerment Research & Engagement Services.pdf
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20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of a Weapons System with Clyde Armory in an Amount Not to Exceed $147,959. (Savannah Police Department)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SPD Annual Ammunition.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SPD Annual Ammunition.pdf
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21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Consolidation with Expanded Services with Axon Enterprises, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,513,930.45. (Savannah Police Department)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Axon Contract Consolidation.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Axon Contract Consolidation.pdf
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22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification #3 for the Gamble Building Design Services with Greenline Architecture in the Amount of $39,465. (Capital Projects)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - CM Thomas Gamble Building Renovation.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - CM Thomas Gamble Building Renovation.pdf
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23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Forge Fire & Company LLC for the Manufacture and Installation of a Modular Container-Assembly Structure with Props to be used for Fire Training in the Amount of $1,690,605. (Fire Services)
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Exhibit 1 Funding Verification - Savannah Fire Training Structure.pdf
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Exhibit 2 Purchasing Notes - Savannah Fire Training Structure.pdf
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24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with 120Water for Software, Managed Services, and Sampling Support for the City's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements Compliance Program in the Amount of $239,395.24. (Water Resources)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Lead Copper Compliance.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Lead Copper Compliance.pdf
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25. Authorize the City Manager to Approve Contract Modification No. 1 with Thomas & Hutton Engineering (Local) for the Engineering Design of the Southwest Quad Task 4, a New 30-Inch Force Main from Chatham County Megasite's Lift Station to Dean Forest Road in the Amount of $79,980. (Water Resources)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - CM Thomas Hutton Engineering.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - CM Thomas and Hutton Engineering.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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26. Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of the Chatham County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. (Emergency Management)
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Exhibit 1: HMP Resolution Template Savannah 2026 FINAL.docx
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AGREEMENTS
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27. Authorize the City Manager to Accept the PY24 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth Grant Award in the Amount of $75,000. (WorkSource Coastal)
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Exhibit 1 - PY24 WIOA Youth Statement of Grant Award -Transfer from Area 11.pdf
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28. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Rockingham Farms, LLC for Warehouse Drive Phase 2B for Installation of 1,000 Linear Feet of Water Main and 900 Linear Feet of Sewer Main in the President Street Service Area Located in Aldermanic District 5. (WR- Planning and Engineering)
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Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Warehouse Drive Phase 2B.pdf
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29. Approval of an Agreement Between Georgia Power and City of Savannah for Light Up Savannah. (P&ED Chief's Office)
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Exhibit 1. Asset Purchase Agreement [Savannah](24424853.14).docx
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Exhibit 2. Lighting Services Agreement Savannahn FINAL jnh 05052026.docx
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Exhibit 3. Light Up Savannah GIS Map_1.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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30. Settlement #1
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31. Settlement #2
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32. Settlement #3
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33. Settlement #4
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MISCELLANEOUS
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34. Authorize the Installation of Public Art at Four Storm Drains in Aldermanic Districts 2 and 4 (26-00102-PA) (Planning & Urban Design)
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Exhibit 1: HSMC Recommendation for Storm Drain Art Project Phase II
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Exhibit 2: Storm Drain Art Project Phase II .pdf
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Exhibit 3: Images of Art Work.pdf
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