City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, October 13, 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.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED

Please limit comments to 2 minutes.

 
October 13, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for October 13, 2022.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on September 22, 2022, at 4:30 p.m.
Exhibit 1: DRAFT MINUTES-September 22, 2022 City Council Workshop Meeting.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on September 22, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
Exhibit 1: DRAFT MINUTES-September 22, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
4. Appearance By and Appreciation of the City of Savannah Human Resources Staff in Recognition of Human Resources Professional Day.
Exhibit 1: HR Professional Day Proclamation.pdf
5. A Proclamation Recognizing October as National Community Planning Month.
Exhibit 1: Resolution to Recognize National Planning Month in October.pdf
6. Appearance by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in Observance of World Mental Health Awareness Day on October 10th.
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
7. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Adrian L. Johnson II for The Original Sey Hey & Family, a Restaurant at 2505 Bull Street between West 41st and West 42nd Streets in Aldermanic District 2. (Continued from the September 8, 2022 Council meeting per staff recommendation).
Exhibit 1: Checklist - The Original Sey Hey & Family.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - The Original Sey Hey & Family.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - The Original Sey Hey & Family.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - The Original Sey Hey & Family.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - The Original Sey Hey & Family.pdf
8. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Jayshree Patel for The Finch Lounge, a Restaurant at 52 Barnard Street between West Broughton and West Congress Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - The Finch Lounge.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - The Finch Lounge.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - The Finch Lounge.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - The Finch Lounge.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - The Finch Lounge.pdf
9. Approval of a Class D (Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Nicole Krecicki for Provisions, a Wine Shop at 101 West Liberty Street between Whitaker and Barnard Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Provisions.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Provisions.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Provisions.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Provisions.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Provisions.pdf
10. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Blake Greco for Parker's #88, a Convenience Store at 21 East Derenne Avenue between Abercorn Street and White Bluff Road in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Parker's #88.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Parker's #88.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Parker's #88.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Parker's #88.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Parker's #88.pdf
11. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Colin Breland for Late Air Wine Bar, a Bar/Lounge at 2805 Bull Street between West Victory Drive and West 45th Street in Aldermanic District 5.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Late Air Wine Bar.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Late Air Wine Bar.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Late Air Wine Bar.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Late Air Wine Bar.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Late Air Wine Bar.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. Second Public Hearing to Receive Comments Concerning the City’s 2023-2027 Consolidated Housing and Community Development (HCD) Plan and the 2023 One-Year Action Plan.
Exhibit 1: HCD Goals & Priorities Snapshot 2023 - 2027 Final.pdf
Exhibit 2: 2023 One-Year Action Plan Proposed Budget.pdf
ZONING HEARINGS
13. Petition of Robert McCorkle on behalf of Paul DeLoach to Amend the Zoning Map for Approximately 0.69 Acres at 8020 Waters Avenue and 1104-1106 Corinth Avenue (PINs 20493 02002, 20493 02001, 20493 02001A) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to O-I (Office Institutional). The Planning Commission recommended rezoning the parcels to OI-T (Office Institutional-Transitional) in Aldermanic District 4 (File No. 22- 003744-ZA). (Petitioner requested continuance of this item).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Waters and Corinth (File No. 22-003744-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for Waters and Corinth (File No. 22-003744-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Photos of Waters and Corinth (File No. 22-003744-ZA).pdf
14. Bridget Lidy on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen to Amend the Zoning Map to Expand the Streetcar Historic District Boundaries to Include 2805 Bull Street (PIN 20074 33001) in Aldermanic District 5 (File No. 22-002103-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 2805 Bull Street (File No. 22-004402).pdf
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance for 2805 Bull Street (File No. 22-004402-ZA).pdf
15. Bridget Lidy on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen to Amend Section 7.11 of the Zoning Ordinance to Expand the Boundaries of the Streetcar District to Include a Parcel South of West Victory Drive (File No. 22-002763-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 22-004402).pdf
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance (File No. 22-004402-ZA).pdf
16. Petition of Josh Yellin on behalf of J & J Properties of Savannah, LLC to Zone Approximately 10.04 Acres at 340 Buckhalter Road (PIN 10941 01017) from R-A (Residential Agricultural) to R-A-CO (Residential - Agricultural- County) to Support an Annexation Petition. Annexation District 1/5 (File No. 22-003395-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Staff Review of 340 Burkhalter Road (File No. 22-003395-ZA)
Exhibit 2: Maps for 340 Buckhalter Road (File No. 22-003395-ZA)
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
17. Petition of Robert McCorkle on behalf of Paul DeLoach to Amend the Zoning Map for Approximately 0.69 Acres at 8020 Waters Avenue and 1104-1106 Corinth Avenue (PINs 20493 02002, 20493 02001, 20493 02001A) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to O-I (Office Institutional). The Planning Commission Recommended Zoning the Parcels to OI-T (Office Institutional-Transitional). Aldermanic District 4 (File No. 22- 003744-ZA). (Petitioner requested continuance of this item).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Waters and Corinth (File No. 22-003744-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Photos of Waters and Corinth (File No. 22-003744-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Maps for Waters and Corinth (File No. 22-003744-ZA).pdf
18. Bridget Lidy on behalf of the Mayor an Aldermen to Amend the Zoning Map to Expand the Streetcar Historic District Boundaries to Include 2805 Bull Street (PIN 20074 33001) in Aldermanic District 5 (File No. 22-002103-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 2805 Bull Street (File No. 22-004402).pdf
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance for 2805 Bull Street (File No. 22-004402-ZA).pdf
19. Bridget Lidy on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen to Amend Section 7.11 of the Zoning Ordinance to Expand the Boundaries of the Streetcar District to Include a Parcel South of West Victory Drive (File No. 22-002763-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 22-004402).pdf
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance (File No. 22-004402-ZA).pdf
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
20. Approval to Annex 10.08 acres Located at 340 Buckhalter Road near Veterans Parkway. The property is proposed to be developed as multi-family residential townhomes.
Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition - J&J Properties.pdf
Exhibit 2: Annexation Ordinance - J&J Properties.pdf
Exhibit 3: Locator Map - J&J Properties.pdf
21. Petition of Josh Yellin on behalf of J & J Properties of Savannah, LLC to Zone Approximately 10.04 Acres at 340 Buckhalter Road (PIN 10941 01017) from R-A (Residential Agricultural) to R-A-CO (Residential - Agricultural- County) to Support an Annexation Petition. Annexation District 1/5 (File No. 22-003395-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Staff Review of 340 Burkhalter Road (File No. 22-003395-ZA)
Exhibit 2: Maps for 340 Buckhalter Road (File No. 22-003395-ZA)
22. Charter Amendment for the Pension Plan. This is a proposed ordinance to amend to the City Charter to address changes to the City of Savannah Employees’ Retirement Plan (the “Pension Plan”) effective January 1, 2023.
Exhibit 1: Memo Regarding the Ordinance for Charter Amendment Effective 1-1-2023 (Pension Plan).docx
Exhibit 2: Notice of Charter Amendment - Pension Plan (Disability and Rehires).docx
Exhibit 3: Ordinance to Amend City of Savannah Employees Retirement Plan (Disability and Rehires).docx
23. Ordinance Pertaining to Proposed Redistricting of Savannah Aldermanic Districts Pursuant to the 2020 Census Data. (Staff requested continuance of this item).
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)
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation Combination Truck from Vactor Manufacturing in Care of Environmental Products Group in the Amount of $540,300. (Fleet)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Sewer Vac Truck.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Sewer Vac Truck.pdf
25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for 106 Ford Pursuit Utility Vehicles for the Savannah Police Department with National Auto Fleet in Care of Alan Jay Fleet Network in the Amount of $5,174,716. (Fleet)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SPD Pursuit Utility Vehicles.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SPD Pursuit Utility Vehicles.pdf
26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract for the Repair of the Joe Tribble Park Lake with Johnson-Laux (LOCAL, DBE) in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,492,614. This work will fill in all voids that have formed under the current breached area and replace the walking trail in the affected area. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Joe Tribble Park Repairs.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Joe Tribble Park Repairs.pdf
27. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Traffic Control Center with Stage Front (LOCAL) in the Amount of $314,654. The Mobility Services Department will use the traffic control center to help reduce traffic congestion, enhance travel safety, provide traveler information, and generally improve mobility for the residents and visitors of Savannah. (Mobility Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Traffic Control Center.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Traffic Control Center.pdf
28. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Automated Billing Software with Carolina Times in an Amount Not to Exceed $113,674. This software will provide automated billing for the parking garages' monthly tenants for up to 500 cardholders per garage. (Parking & Mobility Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Parking Invoicing Software.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Parking Invoicing Software.pdf
29. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Pay-by-Mobile with Parkeon dba Flowbird. The agreement will allow users to utilize the Parking Services Mobile Application to pay for parking remotely. The convenience fee incurred will be paid by the user. (Parking & Mobility Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note
30. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Sanitation Curbside Calendar Packets with Proforma PrintSource in an Amount Not to Exceed $54,948. The Sanitation Department will utilize this contract to produce the 2023 curbside calendar packets. (Sanitation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Sanitation Calendar Packets.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Sanitation Calendar Packets.pdf
31. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Dr. Stephen Sampson for Pre-Employment Psychological Assessments in an Amount Not to Exceed $45,000. The results from Dr. Sampson's assessments will be utilized in connection with the hiring process as a mechanism to evaluate potential new officers' psychological fitness to serve as peace officers. (SPD)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Pre-Employment Psychological Testing.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Pre-Employment Psychological Testing.pdf
32. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Installation of Lights at Dundee Cottages with Georgia Power in an Amount Not to Exceed $57,589. This will provide installation of 18 lights at the Dundee Cottage site to provide lighting for the roads and walkways. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Dundee Cottage Lighting.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Dundee Cottage Lighting.pdf
33. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Employee Dental Plan Benefits with The Standard Insurance Company at no Cost to the City. The City of Savannah makes available access to voluntary dental insurance coverage to eligible employees, retirees, and family members. (Human Resources)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Dental.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Dental.pdf
34. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Employee Vision Plan Benefits with The Standard Insurance Company at No Cost to the City. The City of Savannah makes available to eligible employees and dependents access to voluntary vision insurance coverage. (Human Resources)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Vision.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Vision.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
35. Approval of a Sponsorship Commitment to Visit Savannah in Support of the Efforts to Recruit the 2027 Bass Master Classic, in the Amount of $50,000.
36. Approval of Change Order No. 6 & 7 with Johnson-Laux for Modifications and Additions to the Scope of the Rental Car Improvements Project, in the Amount of $71,397.
Exhibit 1: SAC 30587 Change Order 6 Canopy Signs.pdf
Exhibit 2: SAC 30587 Change Order 7 Redesign.pdf
37. Approval of the Renewal of a Professional Services Agreement for Federal Government Relations Support with Woodward & Associates, in the Amount of $144,000.
38. Approval to Execute a Contract with ECS Southeast, LLP for Special Inspections for the Terminal Security Checkpoint Expansion Project, in the Amount of $169,605.
39. Approval of an Official Airport Partnership with the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce for the Kingdom Cup, in the Amount of $225,000.
Exhibit 1: 2022 Kingdom Cup Sponsorship.pdf
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
40. A Resolution Adopting the City's 2023-2027 Consolidated Housing and Community Development (HCD) Plan and the 2023 One-Year Action Plan.
Exhibit 1: Resolution - 2023-2027 HCD Plan & 2023 OYA Plan.pdf
41. A Resolution Ratifying the Mayor's September 28, 2022 Emergency Order and Order of September 30, 2022 Rescinding the Emergency Order.
Exhibit 1: 09282022 Mayor's Declaration of Local Emergency - Hurricane Ian.pdf
Exhibit 2: Resolution Ratifying September 28 2022 Emergency Order.pdf.pdf
42. A Resolution to Extend a Temporary Stay on the Issuance of Any New License or Permit Related to the Sale and/or Distribution of Medicinal Cannabis for Period of an Additional 180 Days.
Exhibit 1: Resolution to Extend 180-day Stay on Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
43. A Resolution Issued in Honor of Isaac Miller.
Exhibit 1: Resolution - Isaac Miller.pdf
AGREEMENTS
44. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation for Gulfstream Service Center East Phase 1. This is for a development consisting of a 171,000 sq.ft. service center for Gulfstream in the Crossroads service area.
Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - Gulfstream Service Center East Phase 1.pdf
45. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Atlas Shrugged II, LLC for Parker's #88 and Starbucks at 21 and 11 East Derenne Avenue. The service will be for a Parker's convenience store and a Starbucks coffee shop in the President Street service area.
Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - Parkers and Starbucks - East Derenne Avenue.pdf
46. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Two Auto Re Georgetown, LLC. This is for a proposed oil change facility located within the City of Savannah Water and Sewer Georgetown/Gateway service area.
Exhibit 1: Two Autos Georgetown LLC Development Agreement - Final.pdf
47. Approval of a Water & Sewer Escrow Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Savannah Exchange Club Fair Association. This agreement is to connect the Savannah Exchange Club Fair Association property and site facilities located near the Interchange of Highway 204 and Interstate 95 to the City of Savannah Sanitary Sewer System.
Exhibit 1: Escrow Agreement and MOU - Savannah Exchange Club Fair Association.pdf
48. Approval of Agreement with Southern LNG for Fire & Rescue Services on Elba Island, GA.
Exhibit 1: City of Savannah Southern LNG Inc Fire Contract.docx (Confidential)
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
49. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Non-Exclusive Easement for Ingress and Egress Along the Savannah Ogeechee Canal to Landlocked Parcel at 157 Telfair Road. (PIN 20714 06001)
Exhibit 1: Map - 157 Telfair.pdf
Exhibit 2: Telfair Easement Final.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS
50. A Proclamation to Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Leadership Savannah.
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