City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.


City Hall
2 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401
www.savannahga.gov
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, District 3, Vice-Chairman
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 2:00 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."

 
November 12, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PRESENTATION OF COLORS
1. Presentation- Savannah High School JROTC
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. Presentation- SCAD B-Sharps
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for November 12, 2026.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. Approval of the Minutes for the Workshop Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on October 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
Exhibit 1_Agenda Plus - WS DRAFT MINUTES October 22, 2026 City Council Workshop-watermark.pdf
5. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on October 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1_Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES October 22, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting-watermark.pdf
6. Approval & Authorization to Sign an Affidavit and Resolution for the Executive Session Held on October 22, 2026, pertaining to Litigation and Real Estate.
Exhibit 1_SIGNED October 22 2026 Executive Session Affidavit and Resolution.docx.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
7. Approval of a Resolution Pledging to Practice and Promote Civility in the City of Savannah.
Exhibit 1_Draft Resolution_Civility-Final_City of Savannah_2026.pdf
PRESENTATIONS
8. Recognition of Team Savannah Veterans
9. An Appearance by Members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, to Receive a Mayoral Proclamation Commemorating the Sorority’s 104th Founders’ Day Anniversary, Recognizing more than a Century of Exemplary Sisterhood, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service, and Celebrating the Organization’s Enduring Commitment to Education, Community Empowerment, and Improving the Quality of Life for Individuals and Families in Savannah and Beyond.
10. An Appearance by and Recognition of the Georgia Environment Finance Authority (GEFA) Award of a $146 Million Grant for the Construction of the New I&D Water Plant. (IPA)
11. An Appearance by the Human Services Department to Recognize the National Quilts of Valor Foundation and Its Partnership with the Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center(PARC) Golden Age Program in Honoring Local Military Veterans. (Human Services)
12. An Appearance by and Recognition of the Bridge to Success Internship Program. (Human Resources)
13. An Appearance by the Office of Management and Budget in Recognition of the Speak Out Savannah Budget Engagement Raffle Winner. (Management & Budget)
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
14. Approval of a Class E (Beer and Wine) (By The Package) Alcohol License to Pooja Patel for Largo Market, A Convenience Store at 12313 Largo Drive, Unit D. The Establishment is Located between Abercorn Street and Woodley Road in Aldermanic District 6. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Convenience Store. (New Applicant/New Business)
Exhibit 1: Checklist_Largo Market
Exhibit 2: Density Map_Largo Market
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports_Largo Market
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report_Largo Market
Exhibit 5: Safety Plan_Largo Market
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
15. Petition of Harold Yellin on behalf of Stop N Stor 11 LLC for a Future Land Use Map Amendment from Conservation to Commercial Suburban for 2.49 acres of the 12.34 acres of 0 E. 49th Street (20099 02009) in Aldermanic District 3 (26-003971-ZA) (Continued to January 14, 2027).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for FLUM of E. 49th Street (26-003971-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 0 E. 49th Street.pdf
16. Petition of Harold Yellin on behalf of Stop N Stor 11 LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family - 6) to B-N (Neighborhood Business) Zoning District with Conditions for 2.49 acres of the 12.34 acres of 0 E. 49th Street (20099 02009) in Aldermanic District 3 (26-003970-ZA) (Continued to January 14, 2027).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Rezoning of E. 49th Street (26-003970-ZA.pdf
Exhibit 2: An Exhibit of the Northern Portion of the Burch Tract 09.26.2026.pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
17. Approval to Amend the Charter to Provide for Leasing and Contracting of the City of Savannah Municipally Owned Real Property. (Real Estate Services)
Exhibit 1: Charter Amendment to Provide for Leasing of Municipal Real Property jnh.pdf
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
18. Approval to Amend the City of Savannah Parking Ordinance for Implementation of the Parking Matters Study Plan Establishing New Parking Districts from Midtown to Victory Drive and Unifying Parking Districts Currently Separated at Liberty Street. (Mobility & Parking Services)
Exhiibit 1 - Parking Matters Plan - Parking Ordinance Amendment.docx
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)
19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Janitorial Services for City Facilities with Jani-King of Savannah (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $107,370. (Facilities Maintenance)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Modification No. 1 for Janitorial Services for City Facilities.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Modification No. 1 for Janitorial Services for City Facilities.pdf
20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Audit Remediation Services with RSM US LLP in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000. (Auditing)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Internal Audit Framework
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Internal Audit Framework
21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 Contract for Alternative Transportation Services with Truckee Downtowner LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $769,796. (Mobility & Parking)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Alternative Transportation Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Alternative Transportation Services.pdf
22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Pressure Washing of Sidewalks with Moseler LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $97,000. (Park and Tree)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Pressure Washing of Sidewalks.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Pressure Washing of Sidewalks.pdf
23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Pest Control Services for City Facilities with Yates-Astro Termite & Pest Control (LOCAL) in the Amount Not to Exceed $75,000. (Facilities Maintenance)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - City Wide Pest Control
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - City Wide Pest Control
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 2 for Design Services for the Georgetown Water Reclamation Facility with Hazen and Sawyer in the Amount of $1,650,000. (Water Reclamation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Georgetown Water Reclamation Facility Expansion.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Georgetown Water Reclamation Facility Expansion.pdf
25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Phase III for ShotSpotter Subscription with ShotSpotter in the Amount of $262,500. (SPD)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - ShotSpotter Phase 3.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - ShotSpotter Phase 3.pdf
26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for (2) Compact Street Sweepers from Sansom, c/o National Automotive Fleet Group in the Amount of $335,740. (Fleet Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - (2) Compact Street Sweepers.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - (2) Compact Street Sweepers.pdf
27. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for Fleet Parts and Inventory Management with Genuine Parts Company dba NAPA Integrated Business Solutions in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,229,860. (Fleet Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - IBS Renewal 2026.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - IBS Renewal 2026.pdf
28. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Georgetown Water Reclamation Facility and Travis Field Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Projects with Ruby Collins for the Guaranteed Maximum Price of $23,440,657. (Water Reclamation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - CMAR Georgetown WRF & Travis Field WRF Expansion Contract Mod.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - CMAR Georgetown WRF & Travis Field WRF Expansion Contract Mod.pdf
29. ​Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Mechanical Repairs and Services with Ruby Collins, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000. (Water Reclamation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Contract Modification No. 1 for Mechanical Repairs and Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Contract Modification No. 1 for Mechanical Repairs and Services.pdf
30. Notification of an Emergency Purchase of Landfill Cover Material from Lane-Lee Trucking Co. LLC, in the Amount of $100,800. (Solid Waste)
Exhibit 1 Funding Verification - Emergency Landfill Cover Material.pdf
Exhibit 2 Purchasing Notes - Emergency Landfill Cover Material.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
31. Approval to Procure One Four-Wheel Drive Cab Tractor from Tidewater Equipment Company, in the Amount of $60,025
32. Approval to Execute a Contract with AT&T for the Demo Air Cargo Phase 2 Project, in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000
33. Approval of Task Work Order No. 30, Amendment No. 5, with AECOM for the Terminal Concourse Expansion Project, in the Amount of $79,400
34. Approval to Procure Two Towable Portable Air Compressors from Atlantic Coastal Equipment LLC, in the Amount of $65,388
35. Approval to Ratify the Acceptance of the Airport Terminal Program Grant Offer No. 3-13-0100-093-2026 from the Federal Aviation Administration, in the Amount of $10,000,000
36. Approval to Ratify the Acceptance of the Airport Improvement Program Grant Offer No. 3-13-0100-092-2026 from the Federal Aviation Administration, in the Amount of $7,000,000
37. Approval to Ratify the Acceptance of the Airport Improvement Program Grant Offer No. 3-13-0100-087-2026 from the Federal Aviation Administration, in the Amount of $5,132,908
38. Approval to Ratify the Acceptance of the Airport Infrastructure Grant Offer No. 3-13-0100-086-2026 from the Federal Aviation Administration, in the Amount of $3,490,302
39. Approval to Ratify the Acceptance of the Airport Improvement Program Non-Competitive Discretionary Supplemental Grant Offer No. 3-13-0100-091-2026 from the Federal Aviation Administration, in the Amount of $110,349
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
AGREEMENTS
40. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement for 136 Palmetto Bay Road with Michael Herren Located in the Unincorporated Chatham County. (WR- Planning & Engineering)
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - 136 Palmetto Bay Road.pdf
41. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement for Savannah Interchange Park @ 95 with C5 At SIP95 LLC Located in Aldermanic District 5. (WR- Planning & Engineering)
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Savannah Interchange Park @ 95.pdf
42. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement for 1000 & 10001 Kaizen Parkway with C5 At SIP95 Building 600, LLC and C5 At SIP 95 Building 900, LLC Located in Aldermanic District 5. (WR- Planning & Engineering)
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - 1000 & 1001 Kaizen Parkway.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
43. Authorize the City Manager to Approve Real Property Exchange to Support Springfield Canal Improvement Project with Old Town Trolley Tours of Savannah, Inc. Located in Aldermanic District 2. (Real Estate Services)
Exhibit 1: OTTTS Land Swap - Map (2).pdf
Exhibit 2: Land Swap Agreement - OTTTS 10.7.26 (1).pdf
44. Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Acquisition of Three Parcels for the Springfield Canal Widening Project from Belou, LLC in the Amount of $1,750,000 Located in Aldermanic District 2. (Real Estate Services)
Exhibit 1: Map - 217 W Boundary.pdf
45. Authorize the City Manager to Grant an Easement to Provide Additional Electrical Distribution Service to the Future Northwest Precinct with Georgia Power at 2155 West Gwinnett Street Located in Aldermanic District 1. (Real Estate Services)
Exhibit 1: Map - 2155 W Gwinnett.pdf
Exhibit 2: Easement - 2155 W Gwinnett.pdf
46. Authorize the City Manager to Declare City-Owned Property at 111 Hutchinson Island Road Surplus and Available for Sale to Georgia Ports Authority and to Acquire Georgia Ports Authority-Owned Property for a Future Public Safety Facility Located in Aldermanic District 1. (Real Estate Services)
Exhibit 1: Georgia Ports Hutchinson Island - Map Attachment.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
47. Settlement #1
48. Settlement #2
49. Settlement #3
50. A Resolution Authorizing Litigation in Connection with the In Re Fire Apparatus Antitrust Litigation.
Exhibit 1: Savannah GA Resolution re Firetruck Antitrust Litigation.pdf
MISCELLANEOUS
51. Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Major Subdivision, Parcels 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15, Known as Phase 1, Keller Tract. (Development Services Department)
Exhibit 1: Plat of Plat of Major Subdivision – Parcels 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, Known as Phase 1, Keller Tract.pdf
Exhibit 2: MPC Approval Decision.pdf
52. Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Major Subdivision, Paulsen Street Subdivision, Located in Aldermanic District 2. (Development Services Department)
Exhibit 1: Plat of Major Subdivision - Paulsen Street Subdivision.pdf.pdf
Exhibit 2: MPC. Approval Decision.pdf
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