City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 2:00 p.m.
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SCCPSS Eli Whitney Administrative Complex
2 Laura Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404
www.savannahga.gov
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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-Bryan, District 3 |
| Nick Palumbo, District 4, Vice-Chairman |
| Dr. Estella Edwards Shabazz, District 5, Mayor Pro Tem |
| Kurtis Purtee, District 6 |
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| Joseph A. Melder, City Manager |
| Mark Massey, City Clerk |
| R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney |
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NOTE TO AUDIENCE
Meeting will begin at 2:00p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED ONLY FOR HEARINGS
(Alcohol, Public, Zoning, and Budget)
Please limit comments to 2 minutes.
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October 24, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
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INVOCATION
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for October 24, 2024.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on October 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
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Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - October 10, 2024, City Council Workshop.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on October 11, 2024, at 10:30 a.m.
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Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - October 10, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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4. Amend the 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Schedule Changing the December 12, 2024, Meeting to December 19, 2024, at 2 p.m.
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PRESENTATIONS
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5. An Appearance by Survivors, Supporters and Advocates, in Observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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6. Proclamation Recognizing the Work of Bernard Polite Related to Housing Improvements within the City of Savannah.
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7. Appearance by Savannah State University to Announce the 2024 Homecoming Parade and Activities.
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8. Appearance by the Veterans Council of Chatham County to Introduce the 2024 Parade Grand Marshal and Receive the 2024 Veterans Day Parade Permit.
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9. Presentation and Recognition of the Savannah Fire Department's 2024 Camp Ignite Participants.
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10. Presentation of the Employee Engagement Team (New & Retiring Members) and Recognition of the Third Quarter 2024 Employee of the Quarter Winners.
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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11. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Joshua Allen for 201 Lounge, a Bar Located at 201 James B. Blackburn Drive. The establishment is located between Airways Avenue and Sylvester C. Formey Drive in Aldermanic District 1.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - 201 Lounge.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - 201 Lounge.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - 201 Lounge.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - 201 Lounge.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - 201 Lounge.pdf
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12. Approval to Add a Class A (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (Caterer) to an Existing Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Anthony Scarpulla for Vici, a Restaurant Located at 340 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The establishment is located between West Jones and West Charlton Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Vici's.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Vici's.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Vici's.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurements - Vici's.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Vici's.pdf
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Exhibit 6: Good Neighborhood Agreement - Vici's.pdf
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13. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Avanish Patel for Jim’s Quick Stop, a Convenience Store Located at 922 Pennsylvania Avenue. The establishment is located between Mississippi and Kinzie Avenues in Aldermanic District 3.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Jim's Quick Stop.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Jim's Quick Stop.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Jim's Quick Stop.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Jim's Quick Stop.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Jim's Quick Stop.pdf
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Exhibit 6: Good Neighbor Agreement - Jim's Quick Stop.pdf
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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14. Second Public Hearing to Receive Comments Concerning the City’s 2025 One Year Action Plan (OYAP). The 2025 One Year Action Plan serves as the blueprint for how the City of Savannah will use federal entitlement funds and other resources to address the needs of low- and moderate-income individuals and improve housing, economic, and other conditions within predominantly low-income neighborhoods. Entitlement funds include: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds.
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Exhibit 1: FY2025 OYAP Proposed Recommendations.pdf
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ZONING HEARINGS
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15. Petition of Josh Yellin, Agent for FWK Collective, LLC, on Behalf 17 West Park LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 0.15 Acres at 17 West Park Avenue (PIN 20044 31008) from TN-1 (Traditional Neighborhood-1) to TC-2 (Traditional Commercial-2) in Aldermanic District 2. Note, the initial zoning petition was submitted as a text amendment to Sections 5.4, 8.7.24, and 8.4.32 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit restaurants and accessory alcohol sales in the TN-1 zoning district adjoining Park Avenue between Whitaker and Drayton Streets. When the Planning Commission considered the petition, their recommendation was for the rezoning of the property (File No. 24-004304-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: Map for 17 W. Park Avenue (File No. 24-004304-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Zoning Confirmation Letter for 17 W. Park Avenue (File No. 24-004480-ZCL).pdf
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Exhibit 3: MPC Recommendation Packet for 17 W. Park Avenue (File No. 24-004303-ZA).pdf
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16. Petition of Pam Miller on Behalf of the Kensington Park Neighborhood Association for a Zoning Map Amendment to Establish the Kensington Park-Groveland Conservation Overlay District in Aldermanic District 4 (File No. 24-004608-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for the Kensington Park-Groveland Conservation District (File No. 24-004608-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Kensington Park-Groveland Conservation District Map (File Nos. 24-004607-ZA and 24-004608-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for Kensington Park-Groveland Conservation District Map Amendment (File No. 24-004608-ZA).pdf
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17. Petition of Pam Miller on Behalf of the Kensington Park Neighborhood Association to Amend Sec. 7.15 Conservation Overlay of the Zoning Ordinance to Establish the Kensington Park-Groveland Conservation Overlay District in Aldermanic District 4 (File No. 24-004607-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for the Kensington Park-Groveland Conservation District (File No. 24-004607-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Kensington Park Conservation District Map (File Nos. 24-004607-ZA and 24-004608-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for Kensington Park-Groveland Conservation District Text Amendment (File No. 24-004607-ZA).pdf
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PETITIONS
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ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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18. Petition of Josh Yellin, Agent for FWK Collective, LLC, on Behalf 17 West Park LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 0.15 Acres at 17 West Park Avenue (PIN 20044 31008) from TN-1 (Traditional Neighborhood-1) to TC-2 (Traditional Commercial-2) in Aldermanic District 2. Note, the initial zoning petition was submitted as a text amendment to Sections 5.4, 8.7.24, and 8.4.32 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit restaurants and accessory alcohol sales in the TN-1 zoning district adjoining Park Avenue between Whitaker and Drayton Streets. When the Planning Commission considered the petition, their recommendation was for the rezoning of the property (File No. 24-004304-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: Map for 17 W. Park Avenue (File No. 24-004304-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Zoning Confirmation Letter for 17 W. Park Avenue (File No. 24-004480-ZCL).pdf
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Exhibit 3: MPC Recommendation Packet for 17 W. Park Avenue (File No. 24-004303-ZA).pdf
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19. Petition of Pam Miller on Behalf of the Kensington Park Neighborhood Association for a Zoning Map Amendment to Establish the Kensington Park-Groveland Conservation Overlay District in Aldermanic District 4 (File No. 24-004608-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for the Kensington Park-Groveland Conservation District (File No. 24-004608-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Kensington Park Conservation District Map (File Nos. 24-004607-ZA and 24-004608-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for Kensington Park-Groveland Conservation District (File No. 24-004608-ZA).pdf
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20. Petition of Pam Miller on Behalf of the Kensington Park Neighborhood Association to Amend Sec. 7.15 Conservation Overlay of the Zoning Ordinance to Establish the Kensington Park-Groveland Conservation Overlay District in Aldermanic District 4 (File No. 24-004607-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for the Kensington Park-Groveland Conservation District (File No. 24-004607-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Kensington Park Conservation District Map (File Nos. 24-004607-ZA and 24-004608-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for Kensington Park-Groveland Conservation District Text Amendment (File No. 24-004607-ZA).pdf
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21. Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (FDPO) Amendment. The City is proposing an amendment to its Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (FDPO) to align with a new U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) standard that mandates more rigorous determination of design flood elevations for new construction.
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Exhibit 1: Code of Ordinances FDPO Revisions 2024.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Code of Ordinances FDPO Revisions 2024 - Redline.pdf
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ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
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ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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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.)
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PURCHASING ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Multi-Station Play Structure with GameTime c/o Dominica Recreation Products, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $75,049. The multi-station play structure will be located at 11011 Largo Drive and will be the City’s first playground unit located in the Wilshire Community. (Recreation and Leisure Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Multi-Station Play Structure.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Multi-Station Play Structure.pdf
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23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for 165 Single Gun Racks with West Chatham Warning Devices in the Amount of $104,404. The Savannah Police Department has expanded its patrol rifle program to ensure officers carry adequate responsive weaponry. This requires that officers have efficient access to patrol rifles within their assigned vehicles. (SPD)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SPD Rifle Racks.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SPD Rifle Racks.pdf
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24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract with PAS Consulting Group for Promotional Testing in an Amount Not to Exceed $118,600. The Savannah Police Department will use this contract for promotional testing for the ranks of Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain. (SPD)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SPD Promotional Testing.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SPD Promotional Testing.pdf
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25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Well Maintenance with Woodrow Sapp Well Drilling in an Amount Not to Exceed $148,210. The Water Supply and Treatment Division will use this contract for the maintenance of 44 wells to provide safe, potable water at pressures and flows that accommodate residential, commercial, and industrial needs and fire protection services. (I&D)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Well Maintenance.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Well Maintenance.pdf
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26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Swimming Pool Fencing Installation with ASAP Landscape Management Group in an Amount Not to Exceed $214,298. The Recreation and Leisure Services Department will utilize the services to replace the damaged fencing that is more than 20 years old and have begun to rust and bow along the top and bottom portions. (Recreation & Leisure Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Swimming Pool Fencing Installation.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Swimming Pool Fencing Installation.pdf
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27. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Class II Service and Additional Spare Parts Necessary to Maintain the Operation of Three (3) Blowers with Howden in an Amount Not to Exceed $229,352. The blowers are used to provide air to the aeration basins at the Water Reclamation Plant. (Water Reclamation)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Turblex Blowers Class II Service.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Turblex Blowers Class II Service.pdf
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SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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28. Resolution Ratifying the Mayor's October 9, 2024, Emergency Declaration Order Related to Hurricane Milton.
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Exhibit 1: Resolution Ratifying Mayor's Hurricane Milton Emergency Order 10142024.pdf
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29. Resolution Ratifying Actions of Mayor and Alderman During Meeting Held on October 11, 2024.
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Exhibit 1: Resolution Ratifying Council Actions on October 11 2024.pdf
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30. Resolution Adopting the City's 2025 One Year Action Plan (OYAP), and Authorize the City Manager to Submit the Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and to Enter into Grant Agreements with Subrecipients. Entitlement funds include: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds.
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Exhibit 1: Resolution - 2025 OYA Plan.pdf
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AGREEMENTS
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31. First Amendment to the Water and Sewer Agreement Dated July 19, 2004, Between Southern Woods Development LLC and the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah to (a) Insert Drapac LLC as the Owner and (b) Provide for the City’s Provision of Water and Sewer Services to the Proposed Development Project Consisting of 134 Equivalent Residential Units (ERUs).
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Exhibit 1: First Amendment - Water & Sewer Agreement - Southernwoods.pdf
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32. Approval of a Development Agreement with 1940 East President Street, LLC for the Development of 1940 East President Street. This is for a development consisting of a 115-room hotel and a self-storage building in Aldermanic District 3. Staff requests this item be withdrawn.
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Exhibit 1: Development Water & Sewer Agreement - 1940 East President Street.pdf
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33. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Camden Crossing, LLC for Camden Crossing Phase 3. This is for a development consisting of 88 single family homes in Aldermanic District 5.
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Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Camden Crossing Phase 3.pdf
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REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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34. Authorize the City Manager to Acquire Required Property Interests to Facilitate the Second Phase of Stiles Avenue Road Widening Project.
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Exhibit 1: Map - 307 Stiles Avenue.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Option Statements - Stiles Avenue Road Widening Project.pdf
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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35. Settlement #1.
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36. Settlement #2.
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37. Settlement #3.
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38. Settlement #4.
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MISCELLANEOUS
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