City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 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-Bryan, 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 NOW 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 of its citizens."

 
October 9, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for October 9, 2025
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on September 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES_September 25, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting_watermark.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
3. Proclamation declaring October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
4. Proclamation declaring October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
5. Appearance and Recognition of Inaugural 2025 Girls Youth Flag Football League Champions
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
6. Approval to Add a Class C (Liquor) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to the existing Class C (Beer, Wine) Alcohol License to Christina Pirovits for 208 Wine Bar, a Bar located at 208 West Bay Street. The establishment is located between Abercorn Street and Lincoln Street Ramps in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - 208 Wine Bar
Exhibit 2: Density Map - 208 Wine Bar
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Report - 208 Wine Bar
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - 208 Wine Bar
Exhibit 5: Safety Plan - 208 Wine Bar
7. Approval to Add a Class C (Liquor) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to the existing Class C (Beer) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Christopher Emerick for Squealing Hog BBQ, a Restaurant at 206 East Bay St. in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Squealing Hog BBQ
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Squealing Hog BBQ
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Report - Squealing Hog BBQ
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Squealing Hog BBQ
Exhibit 5: Safety Plan - Squealing Hog BBQ
8. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Amy Stafford for The Palace Diner, a Restaurant at 7202 Abercorn Street. The establishment is located between Eisenhower Drive and Stephenson Avenue in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - The Palace Diner
Exhibit 2: Density Map - The Palace Diner
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - The Palace Diner
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - The Palace Diner
Exhibit 5: Safety Plan - The Palace Diner
9. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Viral Patadiya for Marathon at 329 East Montgomery Crossroads, a Convenience Store. The establishment is located between Edgewater Road and Aegean Avenue in Aldermanic District 4.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Marathon
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Marathon
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Marathon
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Marathon
Exhibit 5: Safety Plan - Marathon
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. Second Public Hearing to Receive Comments Concerning the City’s 2026 One Year Action Plan
Exhibit 1: FY2026 Proposed One Year Action Plan Budget Recommendations.pdf
ZONING HEARINGS
11. Petition for Joshua Yellin on behalf of Christopher Woods, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment from B-C (Community Business) and OI-E (Office and Institutional- Expanded) to RMF-2-25 (Residential Multi-family 2-25 units per acre) for 1.45-acres at 11965 Apache Avenue (20845 01013) in Aldermanic District 6 (25-004180-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (25-004180-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps (25-004180-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance (25-004180-ZA).pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
12. Petition for Joshua Yellin on behalf of Christopher Woods, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment from B-C (Community Business) and OI-E (Office and Institutional- Expanded) to RMF-2-25 (Residential Multi-family 2-25 units per acre) for 1.45-acres at 11965 Apache Avenue (20845 01013) in Aldermanic District 6 (25-004180-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (25-004180-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps (25-004180-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance (25-004180-ZA).pdf
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
13. Petition to Annex ~66.05 acres Located at 5 W Gateway Blvd (PIN 11034 01031) and 0 Fort Argyle Road (PIN 11034 01035) from Chatham County to the City of Savannah.
Exhibit 1: Draft Ordinance to Annex 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft. Argley.pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft. Argyle Road.pdf
Exhibit 3: Concept Plan for 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft Argyle (25-002523-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Annexation Petition for 5 W. Gateway and 0 Ft. Argyle.pdf
14. Petition of Wesley Green on behalf of Blue Heron Development, Inc. to Amend the Future Land Use Map Amendment from Planned Development to Commercial-Regional for 0 Ft. Argyle Road (11034 01035) (25-002523-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 0 Ft. Argyle (25-002523-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: FLUM Map for 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft Argyle (25-002523-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Concept Plan for 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft Argyle (25-002523-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Draft FLUM Ordinance for 0 Ft. Argyle (25-002523-ZA).pdf
15. Petition of Wesley Green on behalf of Blue Heron Development, Inc. to Amend the Zoning Map from P-B-C (Planned Community Business-County) to B-C (Community Business-City) with Conditions to Support the Annexation of 66.05 Acres at 5 West Gateway Blvd and 0 Ft. Argyle Rd (11034 01035 and 11034 01031) (25-000359-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet to Rezone 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft. Argyle (25-000359-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Zoning Map for 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft. Argyle (25-000359-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Concept Plan for 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft Argyle (25-002523-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance to Rezone 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft Argyle (25-000359-ZA).pdf
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 for Tree and Stump Removal Services from ArborNature, LLC in an Amount not to Exceed $670,000. The Park & Tree Urban Forestry Division will utilize this contract to provide hazard tree and stump removal services on various City properties and in the public right-of-ways throughout the City of Savannah. (Park & Tree)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Tree & Stump Removal.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Tree and Stump Removal.pdf
17. Notification of an Emergency Purchase for Demolition Services at 925 East President Street with Masterful Enterprises, LLC (LOCAL) in the Amount of $410,610. (Code Compliance)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Emergency East President Street Demolition FV.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Emergency East President Street Demolition.pdf
18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for "As-Needed" or "On-Call" Geotechnical Engineering Services to Whitaker Laboratory (LOCAL) in an Amount not to Exceed $250,000 to provide geotechnical engineering services for City projects across multiple departments. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Geotechnical Engineering Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes.pdf
19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a contract for a roofing application with MetalCrafts (LOCAL) in an amount not to exceed $165,100. The Facilities Maintenance Department will utilize this contract for labor, and materials for a silicone roof coating at City Hall . (Facilites Maintenance)
Exhbit 1: Funding Verification - City Hall Roof
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - City Hall Roof
20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for (1) 55 – Ton Lowboy Trailer from Yancey Bros., c/o Trail King, in an Amount not to Exceed $111,556. Stormwater Management Division will utilize this contract to transport various types of medium and compact equipment. (Fleet Services) (Item Withdrawn by the Request of Staff)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - 55 Ton Lowboy Trailer.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - 55 Ton Lowboy Trailer .pdf
21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for (3) 30-Ton Equipment Trailers and (1) 24-Ton Equipment Trailer from Yancey Bros., c/o Towmaster Trailers, in an Amount not to Exceed $167,359. Stormwater Management Division will utilize the new trailers to transport various types of medium and compact equipment. (Fleet Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - 30 Ton & 24 Ton Equipment Trailers.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - 30 Ton & 24 Ton Equipment Trailers.pdf
22. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for portable radios from Motorola, in an amount not to exceed $247,330. Innovation + Technology Services Department will utilize the contract to replace Savannah Fire Department's aging, obsolete radios, and add to the New Hampstead Location. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Portable Radios.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Portable Radios.pdf
23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Reeves Young, LLC for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) pre-construction services for the Civic Legacy - Arena Removal Project in the Amount of $15,000. The Civic Legacy - Arena Removal Project will include the careful demolition of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Arena at the Savannah Civic Center. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Purchasing Notes - Civic Legacy - Arena Removal.pdf
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Garbutt Construction Company for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Pre-Construction Services for the Water Works Stabilization Project in the Amount of $0. The project will involve the extensive stabilization of the historic Water Works building located at the corner of Gwinnett Street and Stiles Avenue. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Purchasing Notes - CMAR Water Works Stabilization.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
25. Approval of Common Ground: The Master Plan for Savannah’s Canal District and Action Playbook: Collective Implementation of the Canal District Master Plan
Exhibit 1: Common Ground: The Master Plan for Savannah's Canal District
Exhibit 2: Action Playbook: Collective Implementation of the Canal District Master Plan
Exhibit 3: Canal District Resolution.pdf
26. Approval of a Resolution Adopting the City's 2026 One Year Action Plan.
Exhibit 1: Resolution 2026 OYA Plan.pdf
27. Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of the 2025 Capital Improvements Element (CIE) Annual Update following the approval of the draft report by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to comply with the Georgia Development Impact Fee Act and to maintain the City of Savannah’s qualified local government certification.
Exhibit 1: Resolution to Transmit CIE Resolution.pdf
Exhibit 2: 2025 Capital Improvements Element Annual Update.pdf
AGREEMENTS
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
28. Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Lease Agreement for Thomas Gamble Ground Floor Lease Space with Galaxy Cafe, commonly known as Olympia Cafe.
Exhibit 1 - Map Attachment - Thomas Gamble Event 11622.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
29. Settlement #1
MISCELLANEOUS
Agenda Plus