City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, May 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 May 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
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Agenda Plus - WS DRAFT MINUTES_May 14, 2026 City Council Workshop- watermark.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on May 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES_ May 14, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting-watermark.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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4. Approval of a Class B (Liquor, Wine) (By Manufacturing) Alcohol License to Victor Olshansky for ZIAMI Distillery at 224 Bourne Boulevard, Suite 100. The Establishment is Located between Bamford Boulevard and Bourne Boulevard in Aldermanic District 1. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Manufacturer. (New Applicant/New Business)
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Exhibit 1 - Checklist - Ziami Distillery
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Exhibit 2 - Density Map - Ziami Distillery
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Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Reports - Ziami Distillery
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Exhibit 4 - Measurement Report - Ziami Distillery
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Exhibit 5 - Safety Plan - Ziami Distillery
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5. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Jay Patel for Unique Food and Pharmacy at 634 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The Establishment is Located between West Gaston Street and West Hall Street in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Continue to Operate as a Convenience Store. (New Applicant/Existing Business)
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Exhibit 1 - Checklist - Unique Food and Pharmacy
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Exhibit 2 - Density Map - Unique Food and Pharmacy
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Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Reports - Unique Food and Pharmacy
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Exhibit 4 - Measurement Report - Unique Food and Pharmacy
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Exhibit 5 - Safety Plan - Unique Food and Pharmacy
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6. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Vinaybhai D. Patel for Avni Farms at 802 Montgomery Street. The establishment is located between West Gwinnett Street and West Bolton Street in Aldermanic District 2. The applicant plans to operate a Convenience Store. (New Applicant/Existing Business)
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EXHIBIT 1 - CHECKLIST AVNI FARMS
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EXHIBIT 2 - DENSITY MAP AVNI FARMS
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EXHIBIT 3 - ALCOHOL REPORTS AVNI FARMS
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EXHIBIT 4 - MEASUREMENT REPORT AVNI FARMS
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EXHIBIT 5 - SAFETY PLAN AVNI FARMS
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7. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Marvin D. Godley for Lester's, a Restaurant at 18 East Oglethorpe Ave. The Establishment is Located between Drayton Street and Abercorn Street in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Operate a Restaurant. (New Applicant/New Request)
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Exhibit 1 - Checklist - Lester's
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Exhibit 2 - Density Map - Lester's
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Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Reports - Lester's
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Exhibit 4 - Measurement Report - Lester's
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Exhibit 5 - Safety Plan - Lester's
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ZONING HEARINGS
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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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8. Approval of an Amendment to the Stopping, Standing, and Parking Prohibited Ordinance. (Clerk of Council)
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Exhibit 1: ORD REPEAL MAUPAS ssp prohibition jnh 05192026.docx
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ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
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ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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9. 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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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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10. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract to the Polote Corporation for Interior Facility Upgrades and Roof Replacement at the Woodville Community Center in the Amount of $400,000. (Capital Projects)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Woodville Community Center Upgrades and Roof Replacement.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Woodville Community Center Upgrades and Roof Replacement.pdf
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11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Facility Master Plan to McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture (MPS) in the Amount Not to Exceed $250,000. (Real Estate Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification-Facilities Masterplan
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Facilities Masterplan
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12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Sludge Pond Dredging in Wilshire Pond with Water Solve in an Amount Not to Exceed $800,000. (Water Reclamation Department)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Contract Modification No.1 to Sludge Pond Dredging Contract.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Contract Modification No.1 to Sludge Pond Dredging Contract.pdf
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13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Maintenance Agreement for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) with Emerson Process Management in an Amount Not to Exceed $106,521.59. (Water Supply & Treatment Department)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Annual Maintenance Agreement for SCADA with Emerson Process Management.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Annual Maintenance Agreement for SCADA with Emerson Process Management.pdf
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14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Reconstruction of the Forsyth Park Tennis Courts with Edwards Construction Group, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $363,081. (Recreation and Leisure Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Reconstruction of Tennis Courts.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Reconstruction of Tennis Courts.pdf
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15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 2 for the DeLesseps Avenue Improvement Project with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. in the Amount of $400,000. (Capital Projects)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Delesseps Avenue Improvement Project.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Delesseps Avenue Improvement Project.pdf
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SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
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16. Approval to Execute a Contract with Aviation Construction & Electric for the Runway 1 Localizer Project, in the Amount of $1,960,000.
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17. Approval of Change Order No. 6 with Iugis Construction, Inc., for the Terminal Concourse Expansion Project, in the Amount of $358,958.
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18. Approval to Award a Contract to Structural Waterproofing and Restoration for Parking Structure Maintenance, in the Amount of $620,000.
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19. Approval to Remit Payment to the Hyatt Regency Savannah for the 2026 SEC-AAAE Annual Conference, in the Amount of $381,734.
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20. Approval to Participate in the 2026 Visit Savannah Co-Op Digital Advertising Campaign, in the Amount of $300,000.
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21. Approval to Execute a Contract with Shamrock Concrete Construction Inc., for the Demo Air Cargo – Apron Phase 2 Project, in the Amount of $8,751,635.
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22. Approval to Execute a Contract with ECS Southeast, LLC, for Quality Assurance Testing for the Demo Air Cargo – Apron Phase 2 Project, in the Amount of $42,270.
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23. Approval to Execute a Contract with Shamrock Concrete Construction Inc., for the Taxilane GA-5 Reconstruction & Widening Project, in the Amount of $3,409,597.
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24. Approval to Execute a Contract with ECS Southeast, LLC, for Quality Assurance Testing for the Taxilane GA-5 Reconstruction and Widening Project, in the Amount of $28,445.
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25. Approval of Task Work Order No. 34, Amendment No. 3, with AECOM for the Terminal Improvements Landside Project, in the Amount of $128,120.
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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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AGREEMENTS
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REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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26. Authorize the City Manager to Acquire 0 Montgomery St (PIN 20045 05004) from JIRI, LLC to Facilitate the I-16 Terminus/ Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Flyover Removal as Part of Savannah's Multi-modal Transportation Plan in Aldermanic District 2. (Real Estate Services)
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Exhibit 1: Maps.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Concept Layout.pdf
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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27. Settlement #1
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28. Settlement #2
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MISCELLANEOUS
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29. Authorize the City Manager to Approve Revision to a Previously Recorded Major Subdivision Plat, Portion of Lot 1, SEDA in Aldermanic District 5. (Development Services Department)
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Exhibit 1: Revised Plat.pdf
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