City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, May 26, 2022 - 6:30 pm


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
Jay Melder, City Manager
Mark Massey, City Clerk
R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney





NOTE TO AUDIENCE

Meeting will begin at 6:30p.m.

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May 26, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for May 26, 2022.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on May 12, 2022 at 12:30 p.m.
Agenda Plus_WS DRAFT MINUTES_May 12, 2022 City Council Workshop.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on May 12, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Agenda Plus_RM DRAFT MINUTES_May 12, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
4. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Jeffrey L. Geiger for NCG Cinemas, a Movie Theater at 3001 Skidaway Road between E. Victory Drive and E. 50th Street in Aldermanic District 3. (Continued from May 12, 2022)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - NCG Cinemas.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - NCG Cinemas.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - NCG Cinemas.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - NCG Cinemas.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - NCG Cinemas.pdf
5. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Alton Brecker for Bar Bubbly, a Bar/Lounge at 38 Whitaker Street between W. Congress and W. Broughton Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Bar Bubbly20220519_0117.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Bar Bubbly20220519_0118.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Bar Bubbly20220519_0120.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Bar Bubbly20220519_0121.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Bar Bubbly20220316_12201233.pdf
6. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to David Sampson for Civic Center Main Lobby & Johnny Mercer Theater, an Event Venue at 301 W. Oglethorpe Avenue between Montgomery and Barnard Streets in Aldermanic District 2. (Staff recommends continuation to June 9, 2022).
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Ovations Food Service20220519_0113.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Ovations Food Service20220519_0114.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Ovations Food Service20220519_0115.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Ovations Food Service20220519_0116.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Civic Center.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
7. Josh Yellin on Behalf of Colin Breland, Madeline Ott, and Zachary Shultz for Riette Bradley, is Requesting a Special Use Permit at 2805 Bull Street (20074 33001) for a Bar/Tavern Use. The parcel is zoned TC-1 (Traditional Commercial - 1) in Aldermanic District 5. The applicant will offer wine and beer options with a light food menu and is proposing a packaged wine sale area. File No. 22-001219-ZA.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 22-001219-ZA)
Exhibit 2: Maps - 2805 Bull Street (File No. 22-001219-ZA)
Exhibit 3: Boundary Survey Floor Plan Elevations - 2805 Bull Street (File No. 22-001219-ZA)
Exhibit 4: Zoning Confirmation Letter - 2805 Bull Street (File No. 22-001219-ZA)
Exhibit 5: 1955 Sanborn Map - 2805 Bull Street (File No. 22-001219-ZA)
8. Travis Stringer on Behalf of Beth Vantosh is Requesting a Special Use Permit at 11 East 40th Street (20074 01003) for a Parking Lot Use. The parcel is zoned TC-1 (Traditional Commercial - 1) in Aldermanic District 2. This will operate as a remote private parking lot for overflow parking at Starland Village. (File No. 22-001608-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - 11 E. 40th Street (File No. 22-01608-ZA)
Exhibit 2: Maps - 11 E. 40th Street (File No. 22-001608-ZA)
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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)
9. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification for Variable Frequency Drive Installation with Goforth Williamson in the Amount of $56,334. A VFD is an electronic device used to control how water is pumped to provide service. This cost increase is due to extended delivery times and supply chain issues. (Industrial and Domestic Plant)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Variable Frequency Drive Installation.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Variable Frequency Drive Installation.pdf
10. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Installation of Gas Piping for Generators Installed at 4 Fiberoptic Hubs with Henry Plumbing CO., Inc. (LOCAL, DBE) in the Amount of $68,920. Services will provide installation of gas piping for 4 standby generators that will ensure a functioning communication network is available during severe weather and disaster events. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Gas Piping for IT Ring Generators
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Gas Piping for IT Ring Generators
11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Installation of an HVAC System & Vapor Barrier System with Johnson-Laux Construction (LOCAL, DBE) in an Amount up to $195,395. The vapor barrier will be installed in the archival vaults in the basement of City Hall and will reduce moisture intrusion from surrounding underground soil (subgrade). (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Vapor Barrier System.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Vapor Barrier System.pdf
12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Ten Traffic Calming Devices with Traffic Logix in the Amount of $82,790. The traffic tables will be used in efforts to address the traffic calming requests in residential areas. (Mobility Service)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Traffic Calming
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Traffic Calming
13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Ditch Hand Mowing & Cleaning with J. Corbett Enterprise, Inc. (DBE, LOCAL) in the Amount of $100,471. This contract is to supplement the work of City Staff in the Stormwater Management Division in the maintenance of the smaller "hand maintained" drainage ditches throughout the City. (Stormwater)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Ditch Hand Mowing.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Ditch Hand Mowing.pdf
14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Generator Maintenance with Current Edge Solutions, LLC (LOCAL) in the Amount of $108,360. The generators provide emergency backup power to pump water at the City’s seven stormwater pump stations. Routine maintenance ensures systems are always in a ready state. (Stormwater)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Generator Maintenance.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes.pdf
15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Protective Equipment for Savannah Fire Department with Bennet Fire Products Company in the Amount up to $160,000. The contract will be used to provide personal protective equipment to be used by Firefighters working in immediately dangerous life or health environments such as fires. (Fire)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Protective Equipment Savannah Fire Department.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Protective Equipment Savannah Fire Department.pdf
16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for the Repair of a Fire Pumper with Williams Fire Apparatus in the Amount of $9,976. The original contract was to repair the City of Savannah Fire Department's fire pumper Unit #4518 that incurred extensive damage from an accident. (Fleet)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Fire Pumper.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Fire Pumper.pdf
17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Two (2) 56 Foot Aerial Bucket Trucks with Altec Industries, Inc. in the Amount of $336,496. The trucks will be replacing units that have reached the end of their useful life and are no longer economical to maintain, and will be used by the Park and Tree Department to perform daily routine tree maintenance. (Fleet)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Bucket Trucks.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Bucket Trucks.pdf
18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Two Pipeline Inspection Vans with Environmental Products Group, Inc. in the Amount of $763,400. The two (2) new vans will be utilized by the Water Reclamation Division to perform regular water pipeline inspections and maintenance throughout the City of Savannah. (Fleet)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Inspection Vans.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Inspection Vans.pdf
19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 and Renewal for Microsoft Enterprise with Insight Public Sector in the Amount of $1,494,990. The Department of Innovation and Technology Services will use this agreement to continue providing core business productivity solutions, as well as new core functionalities needed by the City. (IT)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Microsoft Enterprise.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Microsoft Enterprise.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
20. Approval of a Resolution Directing the City Manager to Establish Temporary Cooling and Heating Centers During Extreme Temperature Events.
Exhibit 1: Resolution - Establishing Cooling and Heating Centers.pdf
AGREEMENTS
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
21. Authorize the City Manager to Approve Various Intergovernmental Agreements for Shared Use of Recreation Facilities with Board of Education. City staff have negotiated 3 comprehensive intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) with the Board of Public Education (Board) to govern the shared use of recreation facilities within each government entity’s portfolio.
Exhibit 1: Second MOU re: Pool - Retroactive Extention.pdf
Exhibit 2: Original Swimming Pools Intergovernmental Agreement.pdf
Exhibit 3: MOU Concerning Modified Extension of Facilities Use Agreement.pdf
Exhibit 4: Original MOU of Facilities Use Intergovernmental Agreement.pdf
Exhibit 5: Intergovernmental Agreement for Shared Recreation.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
22. Settlement #1
23. Settlement #2
MISCELLANEOUS
Agenda Plus