City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, October 14, 2021 - 2:00p.m.
Via ZOOM


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, Chairman
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
Jay Melder, City Manager
Mark Massey, City Clerk
R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney

OCTOBER 14, 2021, 2:00 p.m. -  CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

 

CITY GOVERNMENT

 

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN

 

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

 

Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, the regular meeting of the City Council was held at 2:00 p.m., via Zoom video communications. Mayor Johnson introduced Senior Pastor Da’Henri R. Thurmond Sr. of St. Paul Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church, who offered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.

 

PRESENT:  Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, Presiding

Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter, At-Large, Post 1, Chairman

Alderwoman Alicia Miller Blakely, At-Large, Post 2

Alderwoman Bernetta B. Lanier, District 1

Alderman Detric Leggett, District  2

Alderwoman Linda Wilder-Bryan, District 3

Alderman Nick Palumbo, District 4, Vice-Chairman

Alderwoman Dr. Estella Edwards Shabazz, District 5, Mayor Pro-Tem

Alderman Kurtis Purtee, District 6

ALSO, PRESENT:

City Manager Joseph A. Melder

City Attorney Bates Lovett

Clerk of Council Mark Massey
October 14, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for October 14, 2021.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of Minutes for the Work Session & City Manager's Briefing held on September 23, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Minutes - September 23, 2021 City Council Worksop.pdf
3. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on September 23, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Minutes - September 23, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
4. Amend the 2021 City Council Regular Meeting Schedule to Accommodate the November and December Holidays: Thereby Changing the November 11 Meeting to Tuesday, November 9 at 2:00 p.m.; Changing the November 25 Meeting to Tuesday, November 23 at 2:00 p.m.; and Changing the December 23 Meeting to Tuesday, December 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Revised 2021 Meeting Schedule.pdf
PRESENTATIONS
5. A Proclamation Recognizing St. Paul CME's 150th Church Anniversary. The Church is located at 1601 Barnard Street.
6. An Appearance by Savannah State University President, Kimberly Ballard-Washington, Student Government Association President, Dhruvi Shah, Mister Savannah State, Christian Hill, and Miss Savannah State Ottoria Foremen to Recognize Homecoming 2021
7. A Proclamation Recognizing October 11, 2021, and Every Succeeding 2nd Monday of October Thereafter as Indigenous Peoples Day in Savannah, GA
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
8. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine)(By the Drink) Alcohol License to Arthur Rudy Gaskin for Frosty Frog Express, a Bar/Lounge at 224 W. Factors Walk, Between Barnard St. Ramp and Montgomery St. in Aldermanic District 2. No concerns noted by the neighborhood association or the Savannah Police Department. The applicant plans to operate a bar/lounge. (New Owner/New Location)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Frosty Frog Express.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Frosty Frog Express.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Frosty Frog Express.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Frosty Frog Express.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Frosty Frog Express.pdf
9. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine)(By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Donald McGraw for McGraws, A Restaurant at 14 N. Abercorn St. Ramp, Between E. River St. and E. Bay St. in Aldermanic District 2. No concerns noted by the neighborhood association or the Savannah Police Department. Distance Measurement Met. (New Owner/ Request)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - McGraw's.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - McGraw's.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - McGraw's.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - McGraw's.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - McGraw's.pdf
10. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine)(By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Mary Githens for Mint to be Mojito Bar & Bites, A Restaurant at 12 W. State St., Between Whitaker St. and Bull St. in Aldermanic District 2. No concerns noted by the neighborhood association or the Savannah Police Department. (Existing Business/New Owner)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Mint To Be Mojito Bar and Bites.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Mint To Be Mojito Bar and Bites.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Mint To Be Mojito Bar and Bites.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Mint To Be Mojito Bar and Bites.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Mint To Be Mojito Bar and Bites.pdf
11. Approval of a Class E (Wine)(By the Package) Alcohol License to Carol Sellers for Salt Table, A Package Store at 190 W. Bryan St., Between Barnard St. and Whitaker St. in District 2. No concerns noted by the neighborhood association or the Savannah Police Department. Distance measurement met. (New Location/Existing Owner)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - The Salt Table.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - The Salt Table.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - The Salt Table.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report- The Salt Table.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - The Salt Table.pdf
12. Approval of a Class C (Beer)(By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Edilma A. Martin Lopez for LaFonda, a Restaurant at 310 E. Montgomery Cross Roads, Between Bruce Ave. and Aegean Ave.in District 4. No concerns by the Savannah Police Department or issues with littering or loitering. No active neighborhood association in the area. Distance measurement met. (New Owner/New Location)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - La Fonda.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - La Fonda.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - La Fonda.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - La Fonda.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - La Fonda.pdf
13. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine)(By the Package) Alcohol License to Dharmeshkumar Patel for Frank's Corner, a Convenience Store at 3701 Bull St., Between West 54th St. and West 55th St in Aldermanic District 5. No concerns noted by the neighborhood association or the Savannah Police Department. Distance measurement met. (Existing Business/New Owner)
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Frank's Corner.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Frank's Corner.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Frank's Corner.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Frank's Corner.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Frank's Corner.pdf
ZONING HEARINGS
14. Petition of Dana Braun (Agent) on Behalf of 42/43 LLC (Owner) for a Special Use Permit to Allow Alcohol Sales by the Drink in Association with a Restaurant at 9 W. 43rd Street (PIN 20074 24002) in the Starland Area, Aldermanic District 2. (File No. 21-002668-ZA). MPC Recommends Approval w/Condition [Hours 7am to 10pm; permit is non-transferrable]
Exhibit 1: Map of Surrounding Alcoholic Beverage License Establishments - 9 West 43rd Street
Exhibit 2: MPC Recommendation Packet - 9 West 43rd Street
Exhibit 3: Map - 9 West 43rd Street
15. Petition of Jeremy Hammonds for Underdog Brewing on Behalf of J. Scott Vaughn for a Special Use Permit to Operate a Microbrewery at 120 E. 42nd Street (PIN 20074 10009)(PIN 20074 24002) in the Starland Area, Aldermanic District 2. (File No. 21-004011-ZA). Condition that permit is non-transferrable.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - 120 E. 42nd Street
Exhibit 2: Map of Alcohol Establishments - 120 E. 42nd Street
16. Zoning of 6098 Ogeechee Road (PIN 11029 05014) Owned by Thankful Baptist Church, Inc. from RA (Residential Agriculture) to RA-CO (Residential Agriculture-County) to Support Annexation (File No. 21-005068-ZA)
Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition - 6098 Ogeechee Road
Exhibit 2: Map - 6098 Ogeechee Road
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance - 6908 Ogeechee Road
17. Petition of Harold Yellin (Agent) on Behalf of Alice Keller (Owner) for a Map Amendment to Rezone Little Neck Road (Parcel ID# 21007 01001 and 21007 01002) from R-A-CO (Residential-Agricultural-County) to PD (Planned Development). File No. 20-005235-ZA. (Hopeton Landing Master Plan)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - Little Neck Road (Hopeton Landing)
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance - Rezone Little Neck Road - (Hopeton Landing)
Exhibit 3: Master Plan - Hopeton Landing
Exhibit 4: Water and Sewer Agreement - Hopeton Landing
Exhibit 5: Traffic Analysis - Hopeton Landing
Exhibit 6: Stormwater Management Strategy - Hopeton Landing
Exhibit 7: Memo to City Council dated September 7, 2021 - Hopeton Landing
Exhibit 8: Community Questions dated October 1, 2021 - Hopeton Landing
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
18. Petition of Harold Yellin (Agent) on Behalf of Alice Keller (Owner) for a Map Amendment to Rezone Little Neck Road (Parcel ID# 21007 01001 and 21007 01002) from R-A-CO (Residential-Agricultural-County) to PD (Planned Development). (Hopeton Landing Master Plan) File No. 20-005235-ZA.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - Little Neck Road (Hopeton Landing)
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance - Little Neck Road - (Hopeton Landing)
Exhibit 3: Master Plan - Hopeton Landing
Exhibit 4: Executed Water and Sewer Agreement - Hopeton Landing
Exhibit 5: Traffic Analysis - Hopeton Landing
Exhibit 6: Stormwater Management Strategy - Hopeton Landing
Exhibit 7: City Council Memo dated September 7, 2021 - Hopeton Landing
Exhibit 8: Community Questions dated October 1, 2021 - Hopeton Landing
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
19. Approval for the Annexation of 14.585 Acres Located off Ogeechee Road Near Canebrake Road. The Property is currently vacant and no current development is planned.
Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition - 6098 Ogeechee Road
Exhibit 2: Ordinance - 6098 Ogeechee Road
Exhibit 3: Map - 6098 Ogeechee Road
20. Zoning of 6098 Ogeechee Road (PIN 11029 05014) Owned by Thankful Baptist Church, Inc. from R-A (Residential Agriculture) to R-A-CO (Residential Agriculture-CO) to Support Annexation (File No. 21-005068-ZA)
Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition - 6098 Ogeechee Road
Exhibit 2: Map - 6098 Ogeechee Road
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance - 6098 Ogeechee Road
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
21. Petition of Nathan Pollard on Behalf of Linda B. Morgan and Charles D. Broometo to Amend the Zoning Map with Conditions for 1103 East 69th Street (PIN 20114 19002) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to O-I (Office Institutional) (File No. 21-003122-ZA). Aldermanic District 3.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendations - 1103 E 69th Street.pdf
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance with Conditions - 1103 E 69th Street.pdf
Exhibit 3: Proposed Conceptual Layout - 1103 E 69th Street.pdf
PURCHASING ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract for the New Hudson Hill Community Center Building (20%DBE /10%LDBE Goal) to Paul S. Akins Company, Inc. in the Amount of $2,774,827. This Amount Reflects Vendor's Original Bid Less Exclusions Necessary to Value Engineer the Project to Meet the Approved Budget. (Expected Completion in Ten Months)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Hudson Hill Community Center
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Hudson Hill Community Center
Exhibit 3: Rendering - Hudson Hill Community Center
23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Final Contract Modification for Heavy Equipment Rental and Labor (Dump Trucks, Dozers, Excavators, and Roll-Off Trucks) with Savannah River Utilities (Local) for up to $420,000. Contract Primarily Used by Sanitation at the Dean Forest Road Landfill When City-Owned Equipment is Down for Repair to Remain Compliant with the Environmental Protection Division
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Heavy Equipment Rental
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Heavy Equipment Rental
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification for the Engineering Agreement with Thomas & Hutton for the Jimmy Deloach Connector 48-Inch Water Main Relocation in the Amount of $325,600
Exhibit 1: 371 CM5 48in I&D Line Relo FV.pdf
25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Information Technology (IT) Services and Equipment from Layer 3 Communications, LLC (Local) in the amount of $249,545. Services and Equipment will be Used to Upgrade the City's Fiber Optic Cabling, Improving Ethernet Speeds at City Facilities.
Exhibit 1- Funding Verification - Layer 3 Communications.pdf
Exhibit 2-Purchasing Notes - Layer 3 Communications.pdf
26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Temporary Staffing Services for the Information Technology Department with Robert Half International, Inc. in the Amount of $170,000. Services Will be Used to Provide Technical Knowledge and Skill in Specialized Computer Applications for City Staff Through the Remainder of the Year to Allow the Department an Opportunity to Fill Vacant Positions.
Exhibit 1- Funding Verification - Temporary Staffing
Exhibit 2- Purchasing Notes - Temporary Staffing
27. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Arboricultural Consultancy & Reporting Services with Davey Resource Group, Inc. in an Amount up to $90,000. Services Shall Include Tree Inspections, Tree Risk Assessments, Tree and Landscape Appraisals, Qualified Arborist Reports, Expert Witness Services & Tree Inventories on an as-Needed Basis for Trees Located on Public and Private Properties.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Arboriculture Consultancy
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Arboriculture Consultancy
28. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Four Replacement Bar Screens with WSG & Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of $53,030. Bar Screens Used To Remove Debris From Incoming Stormwater at the DeRenne Pump Station, Allowing Proper Water Flow Through the Conveyance Process.
Exhibit 1:Funding Verification - Bar Screens
Exhibit 2:Purchasing Note - Bar Screens
29. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification for Overhead Door Maintenance and Repair for the Fire Department with Action Overhead Door & Supply for up to $25,000. Contract is Used to Maintain and Repair Overhead and Bay Doors at Fire Stations. This Modification is Necessary to Continue Quarterly Inspections, Preventative Maintenance and Emergency Repairs.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Overhead Door Maintenance
Exhibit 2: Purchase Notes - Overhead Door Maintenance
30. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification For One-Ton Chlorine Cylinders With JCI Jones Chemicals in the Amount of $18,180. The Chlorine Disinfects Over 13 Billion Gallons Of Water and Waste Water Annually. This Modification is Due to the Increase in Cost of Raw Material.  
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Chlorine Cylinders
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Chlorine Cylinders
31. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Engineering and Design Services for Additions to the City Lot Bulkhead with Hussey Gay Bell (Local) in the Amount of $80,000. Services are Needed for Bulkhead Wall Additions, to Provide Improved Drainage for the Outfall and to Lay the Groundwork for Future Drainage Improvements into the Carver Village Neighborhood.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Future Drainage Carver Village
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Future Drainage Carver Village
32. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Portable Staging and Barricades for the Enmarket Arena with StageRight in the Amount of $181,709. The Stage will Include Guardrails, Drapery, Barricades and an Access Ramp. Expenditure Included in Project Budget.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Portable Staging for Arena
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Portable Staging for Arena
33. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Point-of-Sale Equipment with Appetize Technologies, Inc. at the Enmarket Arena in the Amount of $170,000. Equipment will be Used to Allow Credit/Debit Card and Cash Transactions, Inventory Tracking, Transaction Security, Transaction Efficiency and Reporting. Expenditure Included in Project Budget.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Point-of-Sale
Exhibit 2- Purchasing Notes - Point-of-Sale
34. Notification of an Emergency Procurement for Two Engine Replacements for Marine 1, Savannah Fire Rescue’s Multi-Purpose Fire Boat, with Donnelly Yachts in the Amount of $186,730. Mechanical Issues Were Discovered That Were Caused In-Part by an Extended Period of Down Time.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Marine 1 Engine
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Marine 1 Engine
35. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Interior Painting Services for the former Development Services Building at 5515 Abercorn St. with E&D Coatings (Local) in the Amount of $37,800. Services are Needed to Prepare the Space for the Relocation of Staff Currently Working in the Savannah Morning News Building by the End of this Year.
Exhibit 1- Funding Verification - Painting
Exhibit 2- Purchasing Notes - Painting
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
36. Approval of a One-Year Extension with Hancock Askew & Co., LLP, for the Audit of the 2021 Financials and Preparation of the 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, in the amount of $53,125.
37. Recommend Approval to Renew the Diio Software Subscription with Reed Business Information for Two Years, in the Amount of $63,950.
38. Recommend Approval to Renew the Paychex Service Subscription for Two Years, in the Amount of $153,750.
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
39. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and Aldermen to Adopt the City of Savannah Plan 2040 Comprehensive Plan that Provides a Unified, Long-Term Vision for Savannah and Unincorporated Chatham County in the Areas of Land Use, Housing, Economic Development, Transportation, Natural Resources and Quality of Life
Exhibit 1: Resolution - Comprehensive Plan.pdf
40. Approval of a Resolution to Adopt the Housing Savannah Action Plan
Exhibit 1: Resolution - Housing Savannah Action Plan.pdf
AGREEMENTS
41. Approval of a Water and Sewer Agreement with Bobby Chu, LLC for Natalie's Place, a Development Consisting of 25 Single-Family Homes on Clayton Street and Betz Creek Road on Wilmington Island
Exhibit 1: Water and Sewer Agreement - Natalies Place.pdf
42. Approval of a Water and Sewer Agreement with D.R. Horton Homes, Inc. for The Pines at New Hampstead Phase 1. Development Consists of 61 Single-Family Homes and is Located on Highgate Boulevard.
Exhibit 1: Water and Sewer Agreement - The Pines at New Hampstead.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
43. Approval of a Resolution Ratifying the Mayor's September 24th Emergency Order Requiring Masks or Facial Coverings Within the City to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Exhibit 1: Emergency Order - September 24, 2021.pdf
MISCELLANEOUS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
44. Approval of the Naming of an Unnamed Park Located at Atlantic Avenue and East 66th Street in Aldermanic District 4 as "Ridgewood Park". The Historic Site and Monument Commission Recommends Approval.
Exhibit 1: HM Board Recommendation to City Council - Unnamed Park.pdf
Exhibit 2: Submittal Packet HM - Unnamed Park.pdf
45. Approval of an Honorary Street Designation for "LT. White Avenue" Located Along Bouhan Avenue Between Wheaton Street and Reid Court to Commemorate Lieutenant John White as the Last Remaining Survivor of "The Original Nine", Who were the First African-Americans to Serve in the Savannah Police Department. Aldermanic District 3
Exhibit 1: Location Map-LT John White.pdf
Exhibit 1: LT. White Avenue- Honorary Street Designation Memo Supporting Packet.pdf
46. Added Item: A Proclamation Designating October as National Planning Month

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

 

 Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:03 p.m.

 

The audio recording of the Council Meeting can be found by copying and inserting the below link in your url:

 

https://savannahgovtv.viebit.com/player.php?hash=qLJcJgkAjFS5

 

 

Mark Massey, Clerk of Council

Date Minutes Approved:                                        

 

Signature:                                                                
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