City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, May 22, 2025 - 2:00 p.m.


SCCPSS Eli Whitney Administrative Complex
2 Laura Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404
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."

 
May 22, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for May 22, 2025.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on May 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
Agenda Plus - WS DRAFT MINUTES_May 8, 2025 City Council Workshop Meeting.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on May 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES_ May 8, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
4. City Council Consideration of Personnel Evaluations.
PRESENTATIONS
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
5. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sale to Andria Canella for Sweet Patricia's, a Restaurant at 1722 Habersham Street. The Establishment is Located Between East 33rd and East 34th Streets in Aldermanic District 2. (Continue to June 26, 2025 City Council Meeting at the request of staff.)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Sweet Patricia's
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Sweet Patricia's
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Sweet Patricia's
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Sweet Patricia's
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Sweet Patricia's
6. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Vinay Patel for CBD+ at 802 Montgomery Street, a Convenience Store. The Establishment Is Located Between West Bolton and West Gwinnett Streets in Aldermanic District 2. (Continued to June 12, 2025 City Council Meeting at the request of the applicant.)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - CBD+ Convenience
Exhibit 2: Density Map - CBD+ Convenience
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - CBD+ Convenience
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - CBD+ Convenience
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - CBD+ Convenience
7. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sale to Ryan Diggins for The Municipal Grand, a Hotel at 132 East Broughton Street. The Establishment is Located Between Abercorn and Drayton Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - The Municipal Grand
Exhibit 2: Density Map - The Municipal Grand
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - The Municipal Grand
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - The Municipal Grand
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - The Municipal Grand
8. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) with Sunday Sale to Loan Tran for Sunday Sunday, Restaurant Located at 116 Whitaker Street. The Establishment is Located Between West Broughton and West State Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Sunday Sunday
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Sunday Sunday
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Sunday Sunday
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Sunday Sunday
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Sunday Sunday
9. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sale to Kyle Jacovino for Lucia Pasta Bar, a Restaurant at 2425 Bull Street. The Establishment is Located Between West 41st and West 42nd Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Lucia Pasta Bar
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Lucia Pasta Bar
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Lucia Pasta Bar
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Lucia Pasta Bar
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Lucia Pasta Bar
10. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sale to Teresa Ortega for Cantina 69, a Restaurant at 4307 Ogeechee Road Unit 207. The Establishment is Located Between Mersy Way and Chatham Parkway in Aldermanic District 5.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Cantina 69
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Cantina 69
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Cantina 69
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Cantina 69
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Cantina 69
11.  Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Binit Amin for Bay Stop, a Convenience Store at 1028 West Bay Street. The Establishment Is Located Between East Lathrop Avenue and Lehwald Street in Aldermanic District 1.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Bay Stop
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Bay Stop
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Bay Stop
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Bay Stop
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Bay Stop
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
12. Petition of Harold Yellin on Behalf of Forino Co., LLP to Amend the Future Land Use Map from Residential Suburban Single Family to Planned Development for 159.7 acres at 605 Old River Road and Sandhill Road (11046 01001A, 11046 01001B and 11047 01018) to Support an Annexation (File No. 25-001356-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 25-001356-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 605 Old River Road and Sandhill Road (File No. 25-001356-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 605 Old River Road and Sandhill Road (File No. 25-001356-ZA).pdf
13. Petition of Harold Yellin on Behalf of Forino Co., LLP to Amend the Zoning Map from R-A (Residential Agriculture – Chatham County) and P-R-C (Protected River Corridor – Chatham County) to PD (Planned Development – City) for 159.7 acres at 605 Old River Road and Sandhill Road (11046 01001A, 11046 01001B and 11047 01018) to Support an Annexation. (File No. 25-001312-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 25-001312-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2 Maps for 605 Old River Road and Sandhill Road (File No. 25-001312-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 605 Old RIver Road and Sandhill Road (File No. 25-001312-ZA).pdf
14. Petition of Robert Brannen, Jr. on Behalf of New Hampstead Holdings, LLC to Amend 35.5 acres of the New Hampstead Master Plan for the parcels located at 2100 and 2501 Little Neck Road (PINs 21024 01007 and 21047 03024) and New Hampstead Planned Development Text within Aldermanic District 5. (File No. 23-004262-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for the New Hampstead PD (File No. 23-004262-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Map for New Hampstead PD (File No. 23-004262-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: New Hampstead PD Ordinance (File No. 23-004262-ZA).pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
15. Petition of Robert Brannen, Jr. on Behalf of New Hampstead Holdings, LLC to Amend 35.5 acres of the New Hampstead Master Plan for the parcels located at 2100 and 2501 Little Neck Road (PINs 21024 01007 and 21047 03024) and New Hampstead Planned Development Text within Aldermanic District 5. (File No. 23-004262-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for the New Hampstead PD (File No. 23-004262-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Map for New Hampstead PD (File No. 23-004262-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: New Hampstead PD Ordinance (File No. 23-004262-ZA).pdf
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
16. Petition to Annex ~159.7 Acres Located at 605 Old River Road and Sandhill Road (11045 01001A, 11046 01001B and 11047 01018) from Chatham County to the City of Savannah.
Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition for Old River Road and Sandhill Road (25-124) .pdf
Exhibit 2 Annexation Ordinance for 605 Old River Road and Sandhill Road (25-124).pdf
17. Petition of Harold Yellin on Behalf of Forino Co., LLP to Amend the Future Land Use Map from Residential Suburban Single Family to Planned Development for 159.7 acres at 605 Old River Road and Sandhill Road (11046 01001A, 11046 01001B and 11047 01018) to Support an Annexation (File No. 25-001356-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 25-001356-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 605 Old River Road and Sandhill Road (File No. 25-001356-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 605 Old River Road and Sandhill Road (File No. 25-001356-ZA).pdf
18. Petition of Harold Yellin on Behalf of Forino Co., LLP to Amend the Zoning Map from R-A (Residential Agriculture – Chatham County) and P-R-C (Protected River Corridor – Chatham County) to PD (Planned Development – City) for 159.7 acres at 605 Old River Road and Sandhill Road (11046 01001A, 11046 01001B and 11047 01018) to Support an Annexation (File No. 25-001312-ZA)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 25-001312-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 605 Old River Road and Sandhill Road (File No. 25-001312-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 605 Old RIver Road and Sandhill Road (File No. 25-001312-ZA).pdf
19. An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 1, Personal Conduct, Of Part 9, Offenses, Of the Code of The City of Savannah, Georgia; to Regulate Urban Camping and Improper Use of Public Places; to Repeal All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; and for Other Purposes.
Exhibit 1: 052225 ORD Urban Camping.pdf
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)
20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Plant Riverside Public Garage Wayfinding with Moseler, LLC dba Founders Maintenance & Restoration in an Amount not to Exceed $71,835. The Mobility and Parking Service Department will use the signage to guide visitors to the recently built public garage at Plant Riverside. This is part of a larger wayfinding update that will eventually include the recently built public garage at Eastern Wharf and parking at Enmarket Arena. (Mobility and Parking Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Plant Riverside Public Garage Wayfinding.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes- Plant Riverside Public Garage Wayfinding.pdf
21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Carrier HVAC Equipment with Mingledorff's (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000. The Facilities Maintenance Department will utilize this contract for HVAC equipment throughout the City facilities. (Facilites Maintenance)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Carrier HVAC Equipment
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Carrier HVAC Equipment
22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Mobile Data Terminals from Law and Order Technology, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $585,000. The Mobile Data Terminals (MDT), will be used for the Police Department and the Fire Department. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Mobile Data Terminals.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Mobile Data Terminals.pdf
23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Six Wood Chippers and One Stump Grinder from Bandit Industries c/o Mason Tractor Company in an Amount of $402,866. The wood chippers will be used to dispose of brush and debris collected during routine tree pruning and removal operations. The stump grinder will be used for hazardous stump removal service. (Fleet)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Wood Chippers and Stump Grinder.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Wood Chippers and Stump Grinder.pdf
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Microsoft Enterprise Software with Insight Public Sector, Inc. in an Amount not to exceed $1,515,000. This contract will be used by the Innovation & Technology Department to provide to support the usage of Microsoft products by all City Departments. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Microsoft Renewal.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Microsoft Renewal.pdf
25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract to Procure the Savannah Police Department's Annual Ammunition from Gulf States Distributors in an Amount not to Exceed $130,951. This contract will be used by the Savannah Police Department to facilitate its firearms training for new hires, in-service training for current officers, and training for its specialized units, including SWAT. (SPD)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SPD Annual Ammunition.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SPD Annual Ammunition.pdf
26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for One Compact Track Loader from Bobcat of Savannah in an Amount of $60,316. The Compact Track Loader will be used by Park & Tree Greenscapes Maintenance Division to remove illegal dumps and discarded tires from Right-of-Ways, canals, ditch lines, FEMA lots, and alleys impacted by illegal dumping. (Fleet)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Compact Track Loader.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Compact Track Loader.pdf
27. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Forsyth Fountain Restoration and Conservation with Landmark Preservation, LLC (LOCAL) in an Amount not to Exceed $650,000. These services will be used by the Park and Tree Department to provide restoration services to include: disassembly, stripping, recasting, repair, and reassembly of the fountain; masonry repair of the basin; repair of the pumphouse building; repair of the electrical systems; and replumbing. (Park and Tree)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Forsyth Fountain Restoration and Conservation.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes- Forsyth Fountain Restoration and Conservation.pdf
28. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Single Vent Containment Vessel from Hurd’s Custom Machinery in an Amount of $79,199. The single vent containment vessel will allow Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units to respond to hazardous materials and threats to the City of Savannah and surrounding areas. (SPD)
Exhibit 1: Fund Verification - Single Vent Containment Vessel.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Single Vent Containment Vessel.pdf
29. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification No. 2 for Thomas Gamble Building Renovation Design with Greenline Architecture (LOCAL) in an amount of $274,600. This modification includes additional services to address program revisions, value engineering, and extended construction administration support. These services are necessary to maintain project continuity and ensure timely delivery of the project through completion. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Gamble Building Renovation Design.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes- Gamble Building Renovation Design.pdf
30. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification No. 2 for the Arena Surface Lot with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. (LOCAL) in the amount of $8,000,000. This contract will cover soil contamination quantities anticipated to be needed for the completion of remediation of the site and paving of the lot and Cohen Road multimodal infrastructure. The primary cause of cost overruns to date was determined to be the excavation and hauling of soil based upon visual cues rather than iterative sampling. (Office of Planning and Economic Development)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Arena Surface Lot.pdf
Exhibit 2- Purchasing Notes- Arean Surface Lot.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
31. Approval of the Commission’s Agreement Share for Cityworks License Renewal with Azteca Systems, LLC, in the Amount of $57,400.
32. Approval to Reimburse Enterprise Leasing Company – Southeast, LLC, for Additional Security Enhancements to the Ready/Return Lot Using Customer Facility Charges (CFC) Funds, in the Amount of $184,378.
33. Approval to Purchase 2 QX Torque Systems from Allen Enterprises, in the Amount of $82,865.
34. Approval to Procure Fuel Storage Tank Interior Cleaning and Coating Services from Markley’s Precision Company, in the Amount of $284,000.
35. Approval of Change Order No. 4 with Collins Construction for the Fuel Storage Facility Expansion Project, in an Amount NTE $420,265.
36. Approval to Execute a Contract with Shamrock Concrete Construction Inc. for Construction Services for the Demo Air Cargo Apron Phase 1B and Road Project, in the Amount of $3,392,400.
37. Approval of an Agreement with PGAL Inc., for Design Services for the New Parking Garage Expansion Project, in the Amount of $2,205,100.
38. Approval to Execute Task Work Order No. 7 with Mead & Hunt for the Airways Avenue Intersections Alternatives Analysis, in the Amount of $54,000.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
AGREEMENTS
39. Approval to Renew the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Sub-Recipient Award to In The Door, LLC for $220,000 to Support the “One-Stop Delivery System” to Ensure Mandated Partners Comply with Agency Policies as it Pertains to Job Training, Preparation, and Placement Services in Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Screven Counties.
FY25.26 WIOA Adult Statement of Grant Award.pdf
FY24.25 and FY25.26 WIOA Dislocated Worker Statement of Grant Awards.pdf
PY24.26 WIOA Youth Statement of Grant Award.pdf
40. Approval to Renew the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Sub-Recipient Award with Eckerd Connects-Paxen up to $893,223 for Career, Case Management, and Training Services for Adults (Ages 18 and Older) and Dislocated Workers (Unemployed or Laid Off) in Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Screven Counties.
FY25.26 WIOA Adult Statement of Grant Award.pdf
FY24.25 and FY25.26 WIOA Dislocated Worker Statement of Grant Awards.pdf
41. Approval to Renew the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Sub-Recipient (WIOA) Awards to Ross IES, Inc. and Eckerd Connects-Paxen d/b/a Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc., totaling up to $1,033,383 respectively for Academic, Career Development, and Training Services for Youth (Ages 16-24) in Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Screven Counties.
PY24.26 WIOA Youth Statement of Grant Award.pdf
42. Approval of the First Amendment to the 2020 Sewer Service Agreement with Bryan County to Provide Necessary Updates.
First Amendment to 2020 Sewer Service Agrmt City Sav. 5.13.25.pdf
43. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Mercer University Macon Campus for the Provision of Critical Workforce Shelter Space.
City of Savannah Co of Chatham Emergency Shelter Facilities.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
44. Authorize the City Manager to Declare Surplus and Available for Sale to the Adjoining Property Owner a 0.123-Acre of Brazil Street Right-of-Way.
Exhibit 1 - Map.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Brazil St - PSA - executed by SJC on 4-28-25.pdf
Exhibit 3 - Brazil St - Survey.pdf
45. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Development Agreement with Hutchinson Island Apartments, LLC.
Exhibit 1 - I Map.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Daniel Signed DA.pdf
46. Authorize the City Manager to Declare Surplus and Available for Sale 0 Ambos Street (PIN 20100 07001A) – Petition #25-156.
Exhibit 1 - 0 Ambos Street - Map.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS
47. Authorize Supplement Budget Appropriations for the Westside Surface Lot.
Agenda Plus