City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, November 10, 2022 - 2:00 p.m.


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

NOTE TO AUDIENCE

Meeting will begin at 2:00p.m.

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November 10, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for November 10, 2022.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on October 27, 2022, at 4:30 p.m.
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on October 27, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
4. Adoption of the 2023 Meeting Calendar for the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah.
Exhibit 1: Draft - 2023 City Council Meeting Schedule.pdf
PRESENTATIONS
5. A Proclamation Recognizing November as National Runaway Prevention Month.
Exhibit 1: Proclamation - National Runaway Prevention Month.pdf
6. Appearance by and Recognition of East Savannah United, Inc.’s Donation of $25,000 into the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund.
7. Appearance by and Recognition of First Chatham Bank's Donation of $7,500 into the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund.
8. Appearance by and Recognition of CSX’s Donation of $5,000 into the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund.
9. Recognition of Savannah Fire Department's Interim Chief Elzie Kitchen for Earning the Professional Designation of Chief Fire Officer from the Commission on Professional Credentialing. The program recognizes individuals who demonstrate their excellence in seven components: experience, education, professional development, professional contributions, association membership, community involvement, and technical competence.
10. Recognition of Shawn Christopher, Manager of the Brown Boyz, for Receiving the 2022 Gospel Stellar Award Quartet of the Year
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
11. Petition of Harold Yellin on behalf of Savannah Economic Development Authority for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone ~513 acres at 500 John Carter Road (PIN 21047 02001) from I-L (Light Industrial) to I-H (Heavy Industrial) Aldermanic District 5 (File No. 22-000807-ZA). MPC Denied the Petition. Continued to March 9, 2023.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for Council for 500 John Carter Road (File No. 22-000807-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 500 John Carter Road (File No. 22-000807-ZA).pdf
12. Petition of Richmond Ferguson for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 0.11 Acres at 1712 Ogeechee Road (PIN 20066 21009) from TR-1 (Traditional Residential-1) to TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1). Aldermanic District 1 (File No. 22-003056-ZA). MPC Denied the Petition.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for Council for 1712 Ogeechee Road (File No. 22-003056-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 1712 Ogeechee Road (File No. 22-003056-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Photos of 1712 Ogeechee Road (File No. 22-003056-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance for 1712 Ogeechee Road (File No. 22-003056-ZA).pdf
13. Petition of Harold Yellin on behalf of Martin Vickery and Estate of Adolph Vickery for a Zoning Map Amendment for 11.5 Acres at 11313 Middleground Road (PIN 20784 01002) from RSF-5 (Residential Single Family-5) to RMF-2-18 (Residential Multifamily-2-18 units per acre). Aldermanic District 5 (File No. 22-004122-ZA). MPC Approved the Petition.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 11313 Middleground Road (File No. 22-004122-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 11313 Middleground Road (File No. 22-004122-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Aerial Context for 11313 Middleground Road (File No. 22-004122-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance (File No. 22-004122-ZA).pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
14. Petition of Richmond Ferguson for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 0.11 Acres at 1712 Ogeechee Road (PIN 20066 21009) from TR-1 (Traditional Residential-1) to TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1). Aldermanic District 1 (File No. 22-003056-ZA). MPC Denied the Petition.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 1712 Ogeechee Road (File No. 22-003056-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 1712 Ogeecheee Road (File No. 22-003056-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Photos of 1812 Ogeechee Road (File No. 22-003053-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance for 1712 Ogeechee Road (File No. 22-003056-ZA).pdf
15. Petition of Harold Yellin on behalf of Martin Vickery and Estate of Adolph Vickery for a Zoning Map Amendment for 11.5 Acres at 11313 Middleground Road (PIN 20784 01002) from RSF-5 (Residential Single Family-5) to RMF-2-18 (Residential Multifamily-2-18 units per acre) Aldermanic District 5 (File No. 22-004122-ZA). MPC Approved the Petition.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 11313 Middleground Road (File No. 22-004122-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 11313 Middleground Road (File No. 22-004122-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Aerial Context for 11313 Middleground Road (File No. 22-004122-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance (File No. 22-004122-ZA).pdf
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)
16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Savannah Fire Department Medical Fitness Examination, Testing, and Evaluation with St. Joseph/Candler Hospital (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $175,889. This contract addresses fitness and provides physical examinations as appropriate and according to the fire service wellness and fitness program, (Fire)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SFD Medical Fitness Exam.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SFD Medical Fitness Exam.pdf
17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Towing Services for Heavy Vehicles with Yarbrough Enterprise, Inc. Dba Tim's Towing & Recovery (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $77,200. This contract will be used to provide towing services for City vehicles and equipment. (Fleet)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Towing Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Towing Services.pdf
18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Three Street Sweepers with Elgin Sweeper Company in c/o Environmental Product Group in the Amount of $835,500. The street sweepers will be utilized by the Street Cleaning Division to meet sweeping requirements, which vary throughout given areas of the City. (Fleet)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Street Sweepers.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Street Sweepers.pdf
19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with McWaters (LOCAL) to Furnish the Hudson Hill Community Center in the Amount of $43,412. This furniture will support the programming functions of the new Hudson Hill Community Center. This purchase includes items such as tables, office and multipurpose chairs. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Hudson Hill Furniture.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Hudson Hill Furniture.pdf
20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 6 for the Dean Forest Landfill Expansion Project with Hussey, Gay, Bell, and DeYoung, Inc. (LOCAL) in the Amount of $58,756. This contract modification is for professional engineering and project management services through the anticipated remainder of the Phase 1D Dean Forest Road Landfill expansion project. (Sanitation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Construction Quality Assurance.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Construction Quality Assurance.pdf
21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 3 for Construction Quality Assurance Services with Atlantic Coast Consulting, Inc. (LOCAL) in the Amount of $125,344. These environmental compliance services are for sampling, and testing as required to document compliance with the Environmental Protection Division for the Dean Forest Road Landfill Expansion. (Sanitation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Environmental Compliance.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Environmental Compliance.pdf
22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a 19’ Carolina Skiff Boat with Custom Marine, in the Amount of $48,237. The boat will be used to obtain watershed samples at the five water treatment plants. Approximately 3400 watershed samples are analyzed a year. (Water Reclamation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Carolina Skiff Boat.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Carolina Skiff Boat.pdf
23. Notification of an Emergency Purchase for a Provisional Odor Control System from GoForth Williamson in the Amount of $160,180. The pilot unit will be installed provisionally for 90 days to test it's ability to address the recurring issues associated with the City's operation of the Bio Solids Dryer. (Water Reclamation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Odor Control System.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Odor Control.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
24. Approval of a Leadership Development and Executive Coaching Program with The Advisory Alliance, in the Amount of $37,500.
25. Approval to Amend the Sponsorship Agreement with OVG Facilities, LLC for an Additional Advertising Sponsorship in the Savannah Enmarket Arena Entertainment Venue, in the Amount of $254,491.
26. Approval to Procure Two 70kW Trailer Mounted Generators from Ramsay-Bliese Corp., in the Amount of $125,116.
27. Approval to Procure Public Safety Radios from Williams Communications Inc., in the Amount of $308,143.
Exhibit 1: Harris Radios - Williams.pdf
28. Approval to Award a Five-Year Contract to Hancock Askew & Co. LLP to Provide External Financial Auditing Services, in the Amount of $378,500.
29. Approval to Execute a Contract with APAC Atlantic, Inc., for the Robert B. Miller Road Construction Project, in the Amount of $468,080.
30. Approval to Ratify the Disbursement of Funds for the Acquisition of the Leasehold Estate of Bouy, Hall & Howard Associates, in the Amount of $1,500,000.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
31. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Authorities (This item has been postponed.)
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
32. Approval of a Resolution to Remove the Name "John C. Calhoun" from "Calhoun Square".
Exhibit 1 Calhoun Square Resolution.pdf
33. Approval of a Resolution Accepting East Savannah United, Inc.’s Donation of $25,000 into the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund.
34. Approval of a Resolution Accepting First Community Bank's Donation of $7,500 into the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund.
35. Approval of a Resolution Accepting CSX’s Donation of $5,000 into the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund.
AGREEMENTS
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
36. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Quitclaim Deed for 2206 Iowa Street. (PIN 20039 01020)
EXHIBIT 1: 2206 Iowa St - Map.pdf
EXHIBIT 2: 2206 Iowa - Quit Claim Deed.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
37. Settlement #1
MISCELLANEOUS
38. Approval of the City of Savannah's 2023 Legislative Agenda.
2023 City of Savannah Legislative Agenda .pdf
Agenda Plus