City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 2:00 p.m.


City Hall
2 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401
www.savannahga.gov
SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL

Van R. Johnson, II, Mayor
Carolyn H. 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-Chair
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 2:00p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED

Please limit comments to 2 minutes.

 
May 9, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for May 9, 2024.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on April 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - April 25, 2024, City Council Workshop.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on April 25, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - April 25, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
4. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 10th, 2024, as Childcare Provider Appreciation Day. The day provides an opportunity to recognize the contributions childcare providers make in their community.
5. Presentation of the Employee Engagement Team & Recognition the 2024 First Quarter Employee of the Quarter Winners. (Continued to the May 23, 2024, Council meeting)
6. A Proclamation Declaring May as Building Safety Month. Building Safety Month is sponsored by the International Code Council to remind the public about the critical role of our communities’ largely unknown protectors of public safety who assure us of safe, sustainable, and affordable buildings that are essential to our prosperity. 
7. A Proclamation Declaring May 19-25, 2024, as National Public Works Week in Savannah. Public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to public health, high quality of life, and well-being of the people.
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
8. Approval to Add a Class B (Liquor) (Manufacturer) Alcohol License to the Existing Class B (Beer) (Manufacturer) Alcohol License to James Massey for Two Tides Brewing Company, LLC. t/a Third Wave Spirits, a Manufacturer Located at 12 West 41st Street between Bull and Whitaker Streets in Aldermanic District 2. (Continued from the April 25, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting at the request of City Staff.)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Two Tides Brewing.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Two Tides Brewing.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Two Tides Brewing.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Two Tides Brewing.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Two Tides Brewing.pdf
9. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Victoria Hill for Bellwether House, a Bed and Breakfast Inn Located at 211 E. Gaston Street. The establishment is located between Abercorn Street and Lincoln Street in Aldermanic District 2. (Continued to the June 27, 2024, City Council Meeting at the request of City Staff)
10. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Blake Greco for Parker's #100, a Convenience Store Located at 1750 Grove Point Road Between Sweetwater Station and Pine Grove Drives in Aldermanic District 6.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Parker's #100.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Parker's #100.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Parker's #100.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Parker's #100.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Parker's #100.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
11. Petition of Robert L. McCorkle, Agent for Travis Stringer of Foram Development, LLC on Behalf of 621 Gwinnett, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 810 E. Broad Street, 613-623 E. Gwinnett Street, and 610-614 E. Bolton Street (PIN 20043 07001, -04, -05, -06, -13, -15, -18, -19, and -20) from TC-2 to DX. The item was recommended as a PD-S (Small Planned Development) in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 23-001408-ZA). (Continued from the March 28, 2024, and April 25, 2024, Council Meetings. Recommendation Pending.)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for Small Planned Development (File No. 23-001408-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Combined Maps (File No. 23-001408-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: PD-S MPC Revisions (File No. 23-001408-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Architectural Site Plan and Elevations.pdf (File No. 23-001408-ZA)
Exhibit 5: E. Broad and E. Gwinnett Renderings.pdf
12. Petition of Robert L. McCorkle, Agent for Ramsey Khalidi, LLC for a Text Amendment to Section 5.4 to Add the Indoor Amusement Use as a Limited Use in the I-L (Light Industrial) Zoning Districts (File No. 24-000624-ZA). (Continued from the March 28, 2024, and April 25, 2024, Council Meetings.)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation (File No. 24-000624-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Map of IL (Light Industrial) Zoning Districts (File No. 24-000624-ZA).pdf
13. Petition of Miles Hansford, LLC on Behalf of J. Underwood for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 279.2 Acres at 100 Little Neck Road (PIN 21007 02003) from R-A-CO (Residential Agriculture-County) and Planned Community Business-County (P-B-C-CO) to Planned Development (PD) with Conditions (File No. 23-003457-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 100 Lilttle Neck Road (File No. 24-001058-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 100 Little Neck Road (File No. 24-001058-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Keller Mixed-Use Development on Little Neck Rd Savannah-DRI-Traffic Impact Study - 03-15-24.pdf
Exhibit 4: Narrative, General Utility Plan, & Phasing Plan - Savannah.pdf
Exhibit 5: Keller - Vision Book.pdf
Exhibit 6: Keller PD Rezoning Master Pod Plan.pdf
14. Petition of Josh Yellin on Behalf of Starland Bull LLC for a Special Use Permit at 2517 Bull Street (PIN 20074 07005) for Accessory Alcohol Sales in Association with a Restaurant, Bar/Tavern, and Wine Specialty Shop Uses in the Traditional Commercial-1 (TC-1) within Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 24-001058-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation (File No. 24-001158-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for Special Use Permit (File No. 24-001158-ZA).pdf
15. Petition of Josh Yellin on Behalf of Starland Bull LLC for a Special Use Permit at 2517 West 42nd Street (PIN 20074 07006) for Accessory Alcohol Sales in Association with a Restaurant, Bar/Tavern, and Wine Specialty Shop Uses in the Traditional Commercial-1 (TC-1) within Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 24-001104-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation (File No. 24-001104-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for Special Use Permit (File No. 24-001104-ZA).pdf
16. Petition of Patrick Warner on Behalf of J. Eady Enterprises for Juan Eady to Zone Approximately 5.776 Acres at 4 ACL Boulevard (PIN 10747 05004) from R-1 (Residential One) to R-1-CO (Residential One-County) (File No. 24-002002-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Staff Report for 4 ACL Blvd Annexation (File No. 24-002002-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 4 ACL Blvd (File No. 24-002002-ZA ).pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
17. Petition of Robert L. McCorkle, Agent for Travis Stringer of Foram Development, LLC on Behalf of 621 Gwinnett, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 810 E. Broad Street, 613-623 E. Gwinnett Street, and 610-614 E. Bolton Street (PIN 20043 07001, -04, -05, -06, -13, -15, -18, -19, and -20) from TC-2 to DX. The item was recommended as a PD (Small Planned Development) in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 23-001408-ZA). (Continued from the March 28, 2024, and April 25, 2024, Council Meetings. Recommendation Pending.)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation (File No. 23-001408-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Combined Maps (File No. 23-001408-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: PD-S MPC Revisions (File No. 23-001408-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Architectural Site Plan and Elevations (File No. 23-001408-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 5: E. Broad and E. Gwinnett Renderings.pdf
18. Petition of Robert L. McCorkle, Agent for Ramsey Khalidi, LLC for a Text Amendment to Section 5.4 to Add the Indoor Amusement Use as a Limited Use in the I-L (Light Industrial) Zoning Districts (File No. 24-000624-ZA). (Continued from the March 28, 2024, and April 25, 2024, Council Meetings.)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation (File No. 24-000624-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Map of IL (Light Industrial) Zoning Districts (File No. 24-000624-ZA).pdf
19. Petition of Miles Hansford, LLC on Behalf of J. Underwood for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 279.2 Acres at 100 Little Neck Road (PIN 21007 02003) from R-A-CO (Residential Agriculture-County) and Planned Community Business-County (P-B-C-CO) to Planned Development (PD) with Conditions (File No. 23-003457-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 100 Lilttle Neck Road (File No. 24-001058-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 100 Little Neck Road (File No. 24-001058-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Keller Mixed-Use Development on Little Neck Rd Savannah-DRI-Traffic Impact Study - 031524.pdf
Exhibit 4: Narrative, General Utility Plan, & Phasing Plan (File No. 24-001058-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 5: Keller - Vision Book (File No. 24-001058-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 6: Keller PD Rezoning Master Pod Plan (File No. 24-001058-ZA).pdf
20. Ordinance to Require Sound Control Devices on Tour Service Vehicles. This ordinance will regulate unreasonably intrusive levels of sound emanating from tour service vehicles.
Exhibit 1: Ordinance - Tour Services for Hire Noise Amendments.pdf
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
21. Approval for the Annexation of 5.776 Acres Located off Gamble Road near ACL Boulevard. The Property Owner desires to develop approximately 21 single family residential lots on the property.
Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition - Diggs Avenue and ACL Blvd.pdf
Exhibit 2: Annexation Ordinance - Diggs Avenue and ACL Blvd.pdf
22. Petition of Patrick Warner on Behalf of J. Eady Enterprises for Juan Eady to Zone Approximately 5.776 Acres at 4 ACL Boulevard (PIN 10747 05004) from R-1 (Residential One) to R-1-CO (Residential One-County) (File No. 24-002002-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Staff Report for 4 ACL Blvd Annexation (File No. 24-002002-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 4 ACL Blvd (File No. 24-002002-ZA).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)
23. Notification of an Emergency Procurement of a Dan Foss Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Pump and Installation with Goforth Williamson, Inc in the Amount of $56,570. The Industrial & Domestic Treatment Plant (I&D) will utilize this equipment to replace the outdated VFD pump that drives the booster pump at Lathrop, which blew up and needs to be replaced. (Industrial & Domestic Water Plant)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Emergency Purchase-Danfoss VFD.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Emergency Purchase - Danfoss VFD.pdf
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Automatic Car Washing and Detailing Services with Coastal Properties Unlimited DBA AutoShine Car Wash (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $58,248. This contract will be utilized for cleaning and detailing City Vehicles for all departments. This contract is available for any vehicle currently in the fleet that may require this service. (Fleet)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Car Washing and Detailing.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Car Washing and Detailing.pdf
25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Dedicated Network Circuits with Comcast (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $75,000. The Innovation and Technology Services Department will use this contract for consolidating and improving data-dedicated line connectivity for critical infrastructure sites. (DoIT)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Dedicated Circuits.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Dedicated Circuits.pdf
26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Refurbishment, Structural Welding and Fabrication Services of Trash Compactors with Atlantic Commercial Construction, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $341,089. The refurbishment services will be a cost-effective measure to restore the City's compactors and machinery to a functional state. (Sanitation Department)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Compactor Refurbishment.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Compactor Refurbishment.pdf
27. Authorized the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Removal of Emergent Aquatic Vegetation with MPW Construction, LLC (LOCAL)(DBE) in the Amount of $1,300,000. The alum sludge pond is located on-site at the Industrial & Domestic water treatment facility and is roughly 10 acres in size. (Industrial & Domestic Water Plant)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Alum Sludge Pond Vegetation Removal.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Alum Sludge Pond Vegetation Removal.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
AGREEMENTS
28. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Jai Prabhu Investments, LLC for Benton Center Expansion. This is for a development consisting of 6,800 sq. ft. of retail space on Jimmy Deloach Parkway in Aldermanic District 1.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Benton Center Expansion.pdf
29. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Sweetwater Developers of Georgia, LLC for Sweetwater Station Phase 12. This is for a development consisting of 45 single family homes in Aldermanic District 6.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Sweetwater Station Phase 12.pdf
30. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Standard 601 Liberty Owner, LLC for 601 East Liberty Street. This is for a development consisting of a 217-unit apartment complex on East Liberty Street in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - 601 E Liberty Street.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
31. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Board of Education for Placement of Playgrounds on Three Board Properties.
Exhibit 1: Maps - Playgrounds.pdf
Exhibit 2: Intergovernmental Agreement for Playgrounds - May 2024.pdf
32. Authorize the City Manager to Accept Donation of a 1.15 Acres Property Located Off East 60th Street (PIN 20104 24023).
Exhibit 1: Maps.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS
33. Approval of Major Subdivision: Tract N Phase 2, a Portion of Parcel 4B at The Highlands at Godley Station. This proposed property totals 5.804 acres and will consist of 46 single family lots with varying lot sizes. The property has its own entrance off Slade Street in Aldermanic District 1.
Exhibit 1: Plat - Major Subdivision Tract N Phase 2, Portion of Parcel 4B.pdf
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