City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, October 28, 2021 - 6:30p.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

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October 28, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for October 28, 2021.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of Minutes for the Work Session & City Manager's Briefing held on October 14, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Minutes - October 14, 2021 City Council Workshop.pdf
3. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on October 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
4. An Appearance by the Veteran's Council of Chatham County to Announce the Veteran of the Year 2021-2022 and 2021 Parade Grand Marshall
5. An Appearance by Patrick Kelsey, Executive Director of the Arts and Culture Alliance of Chatham County to Receive a Proclamation Designating October as National Arts and Humanities Month
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Second Public Hearing to Receive Comments Concerning the City's 2022 One-Year Action Plan. The plan serves as the blueprint for how the City will use Federal entitlement funds and other resources to address the needs of low and moderate income persons and to improve housing, economic and other conditions within predominantly low-income neighborhoods.
ZONING HEARINGS
7. Petition of Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF) to Amend the Zoning Map for 1811 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (PIN 20066 24003) from TR-1 (Traditional Residential-1) to TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1). Aldermanic District 1 (File No. 21-004867-ZA). The Metropolitan Planning Commission recommends approval.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1811 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd (File No. 21-004867-ZA)
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance for 1811 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd (File No. 21-004867-ZA)
8. Petition of Harold Yellin for America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia (Owner PHRM Holdings, LLC) to Amend the Zoning Map for 1380 Chatham Parkway (PIN 20834 01021) from B-C (Community Business) to IL-T (Light Industrial-Transition). Aldermanic District 1 (File No. 21-004875-ZA). The Metropolitan Planning Commission recommends approval.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1380 Chatham Parkway (File No. 21-004875-ZA)
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance for 1380 Chatham Parkway (File No. 21-004875-ZA)
9. Petition of Harold Yellin for Vista Realty Partners (Owner PHRM Holdings, LLC) to Amend the Zoning Map for 1000 Chatham Center Drive (PIN 20739 01013) from B-C (Community Business) to RMF-2-25 (Residential Multi Family-2-25 Dwelling Units Per Acre). Aldermanic District 1 (File No. 21-004876-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1000 Chatham Center Drive (File No. 21-004876-ZA)
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance for 1000 Chatham Center Drive (FIle No. 21-004876-ZA)
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
10. Petition of Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF) to Amend the Zoning Map for 1811 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (PIN 20066 24003) from TR-1 (Traditional Residential-1) to TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1). Aldermanic District 1 (File No. 21-004867-ZA). The Metropolitan Planning Commission recommends approval.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1811 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd (File No. 21-004867-ZA)
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance for 1811 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd (File No. 21-004867-ZA)
11. Petition of Harold Yellin for America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia (Owner PHRM Holdings, LLC) to Amend the Zoning Map for 1380 Chatham Parkway (PIN 20834 01021) from B-C (Community Business) to IL-T (Light Industrial-Transition). Aldermanic District 1 (File No. 21-004875-ZA). The Metropolitan Planning Commission recommends approval.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1380 Chatham Parkway (File No. 21-004875-ZA)
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance for 1380 Chatham Parkway (File No. 21-004875-ZA)
12. Petition of Harold Yellin for Vista Realty Partners (Owner PHRM Holdings, LLC) to Amend the Zoning Map for 1000 Chatham Center Drive (PIN 20739 01013) from B-C (Community Business) to RMF-2-25 (Residential Multi-Family-2-25 Dwelling Units Per Acre). Aldermanic District 1 (File No. 21-004876-ZA). The Metropolitan Planning Commission recommends approval.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1000 Chatham Center Drive (File No. 21-004876-ZA)
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance for 1000 Chatham Center Drive (FIle No. 21-004876-ZA)
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
13. 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. (This item is associated with the zoning of 6098 Ogeechee Road for Thankful Baptist Church)
Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition - Tract A-2 6098 Ogeechee Road
Exhibit 2 : Ordinance - Tract A-2 6098 Ogeechee Road
14. 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
15. 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). The Metropolitan Planning Commission recommends approval with conditions. (See narrative for conditions)
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
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 with P3 Venture Group for the Development of the Fairgrounds Property, Located at 4701 Meding Street.
Exhibit 1: Fairground Property.pdf
17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification for up to $100,000 for Lot Clearing Services for the Remainder of 2021 and a Contract Renewal for up to $350,000 for 2022 with Beers Housing, Inc. This contract is used when property owners fail to respond to notices of violations. Lot clearing includes mowing and cutting of vegetative growth. 20% DBE goal, including 10% LDBE
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Lot Clearing
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Lot Clearing
18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Smallwares with Bargreen Ellingson in the Amount of $270,571. The Smallwares will be used in the Enmarket Arena for food preparation and service. Items include utensils, ovens, food storage containers, cutting boards, cleaning equipment, and beverage dispensers. Expenditure included in project budget.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Smallwares
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Smallwares
19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Amendment with Arnge Consulting LLC for Water, Sewer, and Capital Project Management Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $175,000. Contract will be used to continue project management services through the end of the Arena development and to allow for continued water and sewer planning services. Expenditure included in Project Budget.
20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of Security Equipment to Include 19 Walk-Through Metal Detectors and 19 Handheld Metal Detectors for the Enmarket Arena from CEIA USA in the Amount of $72,389. Expenditure included in Project Budget.
21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification for Recycled Crushed Aggregate Stone with Savannah River Utilities (Local) for up to $60,000. This contract is used to procure recycled crushed aggregate stone (i.e. stone, concrete, asphalt). Material is used to provide traction for vehicles driving into the landfill for the Sanitation Department.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Crushed Stone
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Crushed Stone
22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification for Improvements to the "MySavannah" Site with Robert Half/Protiviti (Local) in the Amount of $4,390 (Event No. 8036). "MySavannah" is a technology solution used for internal team collaboration and communication for City employees. It offers 24/7 access and provides the City with the most flexible and responsive workforce possible.
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Sharepoint.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Sharepoint.pdf
23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Self-Funded Health Plan Third Party Administration Services with Health Plans, Inc. in the Amount of $310,935. The Human Resources uses this contract is to provide self-funded health plan third-party administration (TPA) for medical claims processing, COBRA administration and various plan administration services.
Exhibit 1- Funding Verification - Self-Funded Heatl Plan Third Party Administration Services.pdf
Exhibit 2- Purchasing Notes - Self-Funded Heatl Plan Third Party Administration Services.pdf
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Voluntary Employee Accident Insurance with Hartford Financial Services, Inc. at No Cost to the City. The Human Resources Department offers eligible employees and dependents access to voluntary accident insurance coverage. The estimated premium is paid 100% by those members who are enrolled in the insurance coverage.
Exhibit 1- Funding Verification - Voluntary Employee Accident Insurance
Exhibit 2- Purchasing Notes - Voluntary Employee Accident Insurance.pdf
25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Voluntary Cancer Insurance Coverage with TransAmerica Corporation at No Cost to the City. The Human Resources Department offers eligible employees and dependents access to voluntary cancer insurance coverage. The estimated premium is paid 100% by those members who are enrolled in this insurance coverage plan.
Exhibit 1- Funding Verification - Voluntary Cancer Insurance Coverage.pdf
Exhibit 2- Purchasing Notes - Voluntary Cancer Insurance Coverage.pdf
26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Voluntary Employee Critical Illness Insurance with Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. at No Cost to the City. The Human Resources Department offers eligible employees and dependents access to voluntary critical illness insurance coverage. The estimated premium is to be paid by those members who are enrolled in the insurance coverage.
Exhibit 1- Funding Verification - Voluntary Employee Critical Illness Insurancepdf
Exhibit 2- Purchasing Notes - Voluntary Employee Critical Illness Insurance.pdf
27. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Employee Dental Insurance with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company at No Cost to the City. The Human Resources Department offers eligible employees, retirees and family members access to voluntary dental insurance coverage. The estimated premium is to be paid 100% by those members who are enrolled in the insurance coverage.
Exhibit 1- Funding Verification - Employee Dental Insurance.pdf
Exhibit 2- Purchasing Notes - Employee Dental Insurance.pdf
28. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Employee Short-Term Disability Benefits with Lincoln Financial Group at No Cost to the City. The Human Resources Department offers eligible employees and dependents access to voluntary short-term disability insurance coverage. The estimated premium is paid 100% by members who are enrolled in the insurance coverage.
Exhibit 1- Funding Verification - Short-Term Disability Benefits.pdf
Exhibit 2- Purchasing Notes - Short-Term Disability Benefits.pdf
29. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Voluntary Employee Vision Insurance with National Vision Administration at No Cost to the City. The Human Resources Department offers eligible employees and dependents access to voluntary vision insurance coverage. The estimated premium is to be paid 100% by those members who are enrolled in the insurance coverage.
Exhibit 1- Funding Verification - Voluntary Employee Vision Insurance.pdf
Exhibit 2- Purchasing Notes - Voluntary Employee Vision Insurance.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
30. Approval of a Resolution Adopting the City's 2022 One-Year Action Plan. The 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 persons and to improve housing, economic and other conditions within predominantly low-income neighborhoods.
Exhibit 1: Resolution.2022 OYA Plan.docx
31. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Submission of the FY2021 Continuum of Care (CoC) Application. The grant is in the amount of $788,095 to implement a CoC supportive housing program known as City 54, which provides $40,219 in administrative expenses and $747,876 for tenant-based rental subsidies and supportive services.
Exhibit 1: Council RESOLUTION Authorizing FY21 Application.pdf
32. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Reimbursement Funds from the Environmental Protection Division in the Amount of $231,145. Reimbursement is for costs associated with the remediation of the Deptford Tract Site.
Exhibit 1: 2021 Resolution_Hazardous Waste Trust Fund Reimbursement.docx
33. Approval of a Resolution Designating Juneteenth Celebrated on June 19th, as a Paid City Holiday Beginning in 2022. Juneteenth marks the oldest African-American holiday observance in the U.S. and commemorates the beginning of the emancipation of enslaved Americans.
Exhibit 1: RES Juneteenth Day jnh10222021.docx
AGREEMENTS
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
34. Approval for the City Manager to Accept a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth Grant Award in the Amount of $1,120,105. The award will be used to provide youth programs from April 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023 to low-income youth between the ages of 16 and 24. The City serves as the fiduciary agent for the 10-county region.
Exhibit 1: PY21 Youth Statement of Award.pdf
35. Approval for the City Manager to Accept a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Adult and Dislocated Worker Grant Award in the Amount of $444,152. The award will be used to provide programs from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 to to adults who are unemployed or underemployed, and adults who have lost their jobs. The City serves as the fiduciary agent for the ten-county region.
Exhibit 1: PY21 Adult Statement of Award.pdf
Exhibit 2: PY21 DW Statement of Award.pdf
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