City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, May 27, 2021 - 6:30p.m.
Via ZOOM


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, Chairman
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
Michael Brown, City Manager
Mark Massey, City Clerk
R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney

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May 27, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for May 27, 2021
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of Minutes for the Work Session & City Manager's Briefing Held on May 13, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Minutes - May 13, 2021 City Council Workshop.pdf
3. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on May 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Minutes May 13, 2021.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
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.)
4. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract to Procure and Install a Warehouse Storage Racking System (for the New Central Warehouse, Interchange Court) with MSC Industrial Supply in the Amount of $87,900 (Event No. 8324). The Racks, Bins and Cabinets will Hold over 700 Commodities (80,000+ Units) for Material Used in all City Operations.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Racking System.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Racking System.pdf
5. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Coliform Reagent from IDEXX Laboratories for an Amount up to $55,000 (Event 8431) for Continuous Bacteriological Testing Agents Used by the City for Source Water Evaluation (c. 60 million gallons per day) [Sole Source].
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Coliform Reagant.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Coliform Reagant.pdf
6. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Brake Parts with O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc (Local) for an Amount up to $44,853.90 (Event No. 8186). Parts include Friction Pads, Hydraulic Parts, and Brake Components for Light and Heavy-Duty City Fleet Vehicles and Equipment Maintained by City Mechanics.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Vehicle Brake Parts.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Vehicle Brake Parts.pdf
Exhibit 3: Specifications - Vehicle Brake Parts.pdf
PURCHASING ITEMS
7. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Construction of an Arena Surface Parking Lot with APAC-Atlantic Inc. (Local) in the Amount of $9,050,378 (Event No. 8322) [See report] The 2,000 Space Lot Previously Approved by Council, (along with the Arena Garage) is critical for Arena and Large-Scale Event Parking, for Protection of Neighborhoods, and for Westside Environmental Remediation.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Arena Surface Lot .pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Arena Surface Lot.pdf
Exhibit 3: Memo.pdf
8. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Arena Surface Parking Lot Lights with Georgia Power in the Amount of $105,026 (Event No, 8458) [See report]. Forty-five Large Poles and Fixtures will be Installed and Electricity Provided to the Arena Surface Lot.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Arena Parking Lot Lights.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Arena Parking Lot Lights.pdf
Exhibit 3: Memo.pdf
9. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract for the Purchase and Unload of the Arena Pedestrian Bridge with Johnson-Laux (Local, DBE) in the Amount of $536,309 (Event No. 8481) [See report]. A Single-Structure, 110-Foot Steel Truss Bridge will be Fabricated to Cross the Springfield Canal and will (Under a Separate Contract) Connect the Surface Lot to the Arena.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Arena Pedestrian Bridge.pdf
Exhibit 2: Memo.pdf
10. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Fall Protection System for the Savannah Arena with Evan Fall Protection in the Amount of $266,080 (Event No.8326) [See report]. Part of the Arena Project, the System Allows Safe Worker Access/Fall Protection for Roof and Suspension Trusses for Show and Building Equipment Above the Main Floor of the Arena Building.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Rigging Fall Protection System.pdf
Exhibit 2: Specifications - Rigging Fall Protection System.pdf
Exhibit 3: Purchasing Notes - Rigging Fall Protection System.pdf
Exhibit 4: Memo.pdf
11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Rear Loader Chassis (Cab, Engine and Drivetrain) for Refuse Trucks with Crane Carrier Company in the Amount of $2,068,880 (Event No. 8446). The Contract Provides for Replacement of the Truck and Low-Entry Passenger Compartment of Rear and Side Loading, Heavy-Duty Refuse Trucks for Residential Yard Waste and Recyclables.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Sanitation Truck Chassis.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes.pdf
12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Rear Loader Compactor Bodies for Refuse Trucks with Solid Waste Applied Technologies c/o New Way in the Amount of $1,427,353 (Event No. 8445). Contract will Provide for the Replacement of the Compactor-Hauling, Component of Rear and Side Loading, Heavy-Duty Refuse Trucks.
Exhibit 2: Funding Verification - SanitationTruck Bodies.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes.pdf
13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Sewer Lift Station Parts and Pumps with Xylem Water Solutions USA for up to $800,000 (Event No. 8443). The Original Equipment Parts are for Sewage-Lifting, Wet-Well Submersible Pumps and Component Parts in the 210 Sanitary Sewage Lift Stations Throughout the City Service Areas.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Sewer Lift Station Parts and Pumps.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Sewer Lift Station Parts and Pumps.pdf
14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Uniforms and Related Items (for Savannah Fire Department) with A-1 Uniforms (Local, DBE) in an Amount up to $112,990.07 (Event No. 8251). Firefighters are Provided with Duty-Wear Shirts, Pants and Required Clothing.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SFD Uniforms.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SFD Annual Contract.pdf
15. Authorize the City Manager to Procure Furniture for Interchange Court in Care of Mason, Inc., in the Amount of $962,045.68. This will Provide Tables, Desks, Chairs, Cabinets, and Equipment for the new 150,000 square feet of Offices at Interchange Court to House 250 Employees of Streets, Traffic, Stormwater, Parks, and Urban Forestry. (Existing Equipment will be Re-Used as much as Possible.)
Exhibit 1:Funding Verification - Interchange Ct. Furniture.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Interchange Ct. Furniture.pdf
16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification for City-Wide HVAC Maintenance with Edge Air Conditioning and Refrigeration in the Amount of $140,000 (Event No. 4836)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - HVAC Maintenance.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - HVAC Maintenance.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
17. Nomination of Dr. Daniel Brantley and Estelle C. Mannion to the Aging Services Advisory Council for a Three-Year Term Beginning July 1, 2021 and Ending June 30, 2024
Exhibit 1: Area Agency on Aging Letter.pdf
18. Nomination of Dr. Deanna Cross to the Hospital Authority of Savannah for a Four-Year Term Beginning April 1, 2021 and Ending March 31, 2025
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS
19. Approval of a Class C (Beer,Wine)(By the Drink) with Sunday Sales to Anny Thongsirimonghoun for Seabass Restaurant at 11215 Abercorn Street (Aldermanic District 6)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Seabass Restaurant.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Seabass Restaurant.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports -Seabass Restaurant.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Seabass Restaurant.pdf
20. Approval of a Class D (Liquor, Beer, Wine)(By The Package) Alcohol License to Zip-N-Package Store for Dhaval Patel at 2726 Ogeechee Road (Aldermanic District 1)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Zip-N-Package.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map- Zip-N-Package.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Zip-N-Package.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Zip-N-Package.pdf
21. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine)(By The Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Yulima T. Ospina for Antojo Latino at 44 Posey Street (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
22. (Savannah Airport Commission Item) Approval of a Class D (Liquor)(By the Package) Alcohol License to Carol M. Sellers for the Salt Table at 400 Airways Avenue (Aldermanic District 1)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - The Salt Table.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - The Salt Table.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - The Salt Table.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - The Salt Table.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
23. Petition of Marguerite Seckman (Agent) on Behalf of Starland Partners II, LLC (Owner) for a Special Use Permit to Allow Alcohol Sales in Association with a Restaurant for 2418 Desoto Avenue (PIN 20065 47011) Aldermanic District #2 File No. 21-000499-ZA
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for a Special Use Permit - 2418 DeSoto Avenue
Exhibit 2: Maps - 2418 DeSoto Avenue
Exhibit 3: Map of Alcohol Beverage Licenses
24. Petition of Marguerite Seckman (Agent) for Yvonne Jouffrault (Owner) for a Special Use Permit to Allow Alcohol Sales in Association with a Restaurant for 17 West 41st Street (PIN 20074 07001) Aldermanic District #2 File No. 21-000500-ZA
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for a Special Use Permit - 17 West 41st Street
Exhibit 2: Maps - 17 W. 41st Street
Exhibit 3: Map of Alcohol Beverage Licenses
25. Petition of Barbara Zinn (Agent) for John Galik (Owner) for a Special Use Permit to Allow the Use “Animal Services, Indoor” for 111 and 113 West Anderson Street (PINs 20066 07025 and 20066 07024) Aldermanic District #2 File No. 21-001844-ZA
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - 111 and 113 West Anderson Street)
Exhibit 2: Map of 111 and 113 West Anderson Street
26. Petition of Shammy and Shimei Magabo (Owner) to Amend the Zoning Map for 5501 Montgomery Street (PIN 20129 06006) from RSF-6 (Residential Single-Family-6000 SF) to BL (Limited Business). Aldermanic District #5. File No. 21-001901-ZA.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - 5501 Montgomery Street
Exhibit 2: Maps - 5501 Montgomery Street
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance - 5501 Montgomery Street
27. Petition of Jon Pannell (Agent) for Savannah Economic Development Authority (Owner) to Amend the Zoning Map with Conditions for 351 Technology Circle (PIN 20980 03005) from OI-E (Office and Institutional-Expanded) to I-L (Light Industrial) Aldermanic District #1 File No. 21-00864-ZA
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - 351 Technology Circle
Exhibit 2: Maps - 351 Technology Circle
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance - 351 Technology Circle
28. Petition of James Gerard (Agent) for Southern Metals Property, LLC (Owner) to Amend the Zoning Map with Conditions for 0 Godley Road (PINs 20980 03002 and 20980 03004) from OI-E (Office and Institutional-Expanded) to I-L (Light Industrial) Aldermanic District #1 File No. 21-000863-ZA
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - 0 Godley Road
Exhibit 2: Maps - 0 Godley Road
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance - 0 Godley Road
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING
29. Petition of Shammy and Shimei Magabo (Owner) to Amend the Zoning Map for 5501 Montgomery Street (PIN 20129 06006) from RSF-6 (Residential Single-Family-6000 SF) to BL (Limited Business). Aldermanic District #5. File No. 21-001901-ZA.
MPC Recommendation Packet - 5501 Montgomery Street )
Maps - 5501 Montgomery Street
Draft Ordinance - 5501 Montgomery Street
30. Petition of Jon Pannell (Agent) for Savannah Economic Development Authority (Owner) to Amend the Zoning Map with Conditions for 351 Technology Circle (PIN 20980 03005) from OI-E (Office and Institutional-Expanded) to I-L (Light Industrial). Aldermanic District #1. File No. 21-00864-ZA.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - 351 Technology Circle
Exhibit 2: Maps - 351 Technology Circle
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance - 351 Technology Circle
31. Petition of James Gerard (Agent) for Southern Metals Property, LLC (Owner) to Amend the Zoning Map with Conditions for 0 Godley Road (PINs 20980 03002 and 20980 03004) from OI-E (Office and Institutional-Expanded) to I-L (Light Industrial). Aldermanic District #1. File No. 21-000863-ZA.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - 0 Godley Road
Exhibit 2: Maps - 0 Godley Road
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance - 0 Godley Road
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
RESOLUTIONS
32. A Resolution Announcing the City Of Savannah's Intent to Protect its Nature, Waterways and Neighborhood Streets Through Management of Acceptable Single Use Packaging and Products (Non-Essential Plastics Typically Used Once Before Disposal including Plastic Bags, Straws, Coffee Stirrers, Cups, Utensils and Most Plastic Food Packaging)
City of Savannah - Plastics Resolution DRAFT_5.21.2021.docx
AGREEMENTS
33. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Sweetwater Investors, LLC for Sweetwater Station Phase 6
Exhibit 1: Water/Sewer Agreement - Sweetwater Station Phase 6.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS
34. Approval to Declare Surplus and Available for Sale a Portion of Unopened Right-of-Way at the Eastside Intersection of East Broad Street and 31st Street - Petition #190343
Exhibit 1: Agenda Item - Map Attachment.pdf
35. Approval to Authorize the City Manager to Extend an Intergovernmental Agreement with Chatham County for Use of City Property, Located at 2203 Abercorn Street (for A Multi-Agency Resource Center)
Exhibit 1: Map - 2203 Abercorn.pdf
Exhibit 2: IGA Amendment - 2203 Abercorn
Exhibit 3: IGA - 2203 Abercorn.pdf
36. Approval to Authorize the City Manager to Exchange Real Property to Facilitate Maintenance Access to the Bilbo Canal.
Exhibit 1: Plat Exhibit - PMC Land Swap.pdf
Exhibit 2: Photos Exhibit - PMC Land Swap.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS
37. Approval of a Major Subdivision - The Mayors One Parcel and Parcel R-1, Eastern Wharf
Mayors One Parcel and Parcel R-1, Eastern Wharf.pdf
38. Approval to Designate the City Attorney as an Employee, as Provided in the Charter
39. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine)(By the Package) Alcohol License for Jay P. Patel of Habersham Market at 1220 Habersham Street (Aldermanic District 2)
Exhibit 1: Checklist- Habersham Market.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map- Habersham Market.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports- Habersham Market.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Habersham Market.pdf
Exhibit 5: Neighborhood Agreement - Habersham Market.pdf
Agenda Plus