City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 2:00 p.m.
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SCCPSS Eli Whitney Administrative Complex
2 Laura Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404
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 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."
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May 8, 2025 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 8, 2025.
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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 24, 2025, at 12:30 p.m.
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Agenda Plus - WS DRAFT MINUTES_April 24, 2025 City Council Workshop Meeting.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on April 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES_April 24, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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4. A Proclamation Declaring May 2025 as Lupus Awareness Month and May 10th as World Lupus Day.
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5. Appearance by AAPI Taskforce in Observance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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6. A Proclamation Declaring May as Building Safety Month.
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7. A Proclamation Declaring May 5, 2025, as Georgia Water Professionals Day in Savannah.
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8. Presentation of the Employee Engagement Team and Recognition of the Employee of the 1st Quarter Winner.
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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9. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Brittany O'Neal for B. Nicole's Bistro, a Restaurant Located at 1639 East Victory Drive. The establishment is located between Grenoble and Wicklow Streets in Aldermanic District 3.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - B. Nicole's Bistro
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - B. Nicole's Bistro
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - B. Nicole's Bistro
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - B. Nicole's Bistro
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - B. Nicole's Bistro
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10. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Deep Patel for Country Convenience, a Convenience Store Located at 12403 White Bluff Road. The establishment is located between Windsor Road and Austin Drive in Aldermanic District 6.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Country Convenience
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Country Convenience
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Country Convenience
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Country Convenience
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Country Convenience
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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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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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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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11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Design Services for The New Floyd Adams, Jr. Complex with Hussey Gay Bell (LOCAL) an Amount Not to Exceed $3,200,000. This will include comprehensive design services for a new office building adjacent to the Administration Building at the Floyd Adams, Jr. Complex on Interchange Drive. The scope of work includes surveying, geotechnical engineering, architectural design, structural and civil engineering, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, and landscape design to develop the construction plans and specifications required to construct the project. (Capital Projects)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Design Services for New Adams Complex.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes- Design Services for New Adams Complex.pdf
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12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 2 with Johnson-Laux (LOCAL) in the amount of $166,000. This is a Modification for the Renovations at the Savannah Fire and Code Compliance Building.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Code Enforcement Parking Lot.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Code Enforcement Parking Lot.pdf
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13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Thomas Gamble Building Renovations with JE Dunn Construction Company in an Amount Not to Exceed $23,489,566. This contract is undertaking a comprehensive renovation of the Historic Thomas Gamble Building, constructed in 1877 and acquired by the City in 1943. Originally used as a shipping and receiving warehouse, the building has undergone several transformations over the years to accommodate various offices. (Capital Projects)
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Exhibit 1- Funding Verification- Gamble Building Renovations.pdf
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Exhibit 2- Purchasing Notes- Thomas Gamble Building Renovations.pdf
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14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Architectural Design with Cogdell Mendrala (LOCAL) in the Amount of $1,425,000. This modification is required to support the new Northwest Precinct Project, which will be relocated to a newly constructed city-owned facility. (Capital Projects)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Architectural Design.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Architectural Design.pdf
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15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Sludge Hauling Services with Denali Water Solutions, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $840,000. These services are to haul biosolids from the President Street facility to the landfill. (Water Reclamation)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Sludge Hauling.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note -Sludge Hauling.pdf
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16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No.1 for Landfilling of Biosolids with Waste Management in an Amount not to Exceed $2,950,000. The modification is due to an increase in volume of transported biosolids as well as contaminated soil from the arena parking lot. (Water Reclamation and Parking and Mobility Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Landfilling of Biosolids
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note -Landfilling of Biosolids
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17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 2 for Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Line Repair from Southern Champion Construction in the Amount Not to Exceed $2,901,000. This contract maintains over 2,000 miles of water sewer and storm mains, along with major operational structures, many of which are large industrial-type facilities. (Water and Sewer Planning)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification -Water, Sewer, Stormwater Line Repair.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Water, Sewer, Stormwater Line Repair.pdf
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18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Turbidity and Chlorine Monitoring System with CL2 Solutions, LLC in an Amount not to Exceed $116,534. The Industrial & Domestic Water Supply and Treatment Plant is requesting this upgrade to eliminate inaccuracies and obtain real-time data for critical process control parameters. This upgrade will provide real-time, basin-specific turbidity and chlorine residual data, enabling the I&D staff to respond immediately to water quality fluctuations. (Industrial and Domestic Water Plant)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Turbidity & Chlorine Monitoring System.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Turbidity & Chlorine Monitoring System.pdf
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19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Network Maintenance, Equipment, and Security with MGT Impact Solutions in the Amount of $1,151,015. Innovation and Technology Services uses this contract for hardware and software maintenance. (ITS)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Network Maintenance.pdf
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Exhbiit 2: Purchasing Notes - Network Maintenenace.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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20. Authorize Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. (CHSA) to Make a $2,000,000 Loan from the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund in Support of a Savannah Gateway Gardens LP 2025 LIHTC Application to Develop 86 Affordable Housing Apartments on Vacant Portions of Land Located at 21 Edinburgh Street, 806 Joe Street, and 946 Rockefeller Street.
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Exhibit 1: Gateway Gardens 2025 LIHTC SAHF Favorable Financing Resolution
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21. Authorize Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. (CHSA) to Make a $500,000 Loan from the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund in Support of a Parallel Sustainable Fellwood-I LP 2025 LIHTC Application for the Preservation and Rehabilitation of 110 Apartments at the Property Known as Sustainable Fellwood-I, 1401 Fellwood Drive.
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Exhibit 1: Sustainable Fellwood Phase I 2025 LIHTC SAHF Favorable Financing Resolution
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AGREEMENTS
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22. Intergovernmental Agreement with Chatham County for Joint Resurfacing of John Carter Road from Old River Road to Little Neck Road. Chatham County is overseeing improvements to John Carter Road from Old River Road to Little Neck Road, which includes milling, resurfacing, and striping improvements. The City will participate in the costs of said improvements for the areas that are located within its municipal boundaries.
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Exhibit 1: 04242025 IGA City County for John Carter Road Savannah.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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23. Settlement #1
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24. Settlement #2
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MISCELLANEOUS
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25. Street Renaming for Essex Avenue Between 2nd Street and Corvair Street to "Annie B. Graham Street" in Aldermanic District 1 (File No. 25-001257-HM)
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Submittal Packet - Essex Avenue Between 2nd Ave and Corvair Street.pdf
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Annie Bell Graham Honorary Street Naming.pdf
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SIGNED HSMC Recommendation - 24-001257 -_Annie_B._Graham_Honorary_Street_Nam.pdf
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Staff Report - 24-001257- Doretha Rice & Jaceln Johnson - Annie B. Graham Honorary Street Naming.pdf
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26. Authorize Supplement Budget Appropriations to Fiscal Year 2025 Operating and Capital Improvement Program.
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Exhibit 1: FY25 Q1 Operating and Capital Budget Amendment.pdf
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27. Approval of Major Subdivision West Tract 3, 4, and 5, Hill Durrence Tract. These proposed western tracts encompass a total of 125.093 acres and will comprise a residential complex near the Fort Argyle Road entrance, as well as multiple warehouses located towards the center and rear of the western portion. The property is in Aldermanic District 5 at Street Location: Kaizen Parkway at Fort Argyle Road.
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Exhibit 1: Plat: Major Subdivision West Tract 3, 4, and 5 Hill Durrence.pdf
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Exhibit 2: MPC Decision.pdf
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