City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.
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City Hall
2 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401
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, District 3, Vice-Chairman |
| Nick Palumbo, District 4, 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 2:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE 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."
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September 10, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
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INVOCATION
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PRESENTATION OF COLORS
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1. A.E. Beach High School JROTC
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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2. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for September 10, 2026.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on August 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
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Agenda Plus - WS DRAFT MINUTES August 27, 2026 City Council Workshop-watermark.pdf
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4. Approval of the Minutes and to Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Related Affidavit and Resolution for the August 27, 2026, Executive Session Held Regarding Litigation and Real Estate.
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Signed August 27, 2026 Executive Session Affidavit.pdf
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Signed August 27, 2026 Executive Session Resolution.pdf
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5. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on August 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES_August 27, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting-watermark.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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6. An Appearance by Hispanic Outreach Leadership and Advocacy (HOLA) Savannah Task Force Members in Observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October 15, 2026, Honoring the Contributions of Hispanic Americans Throughout Our Nation’s History and Recognizing Their Continued Service and Impact within the Savannah Community.
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7. Recognition of City of Savannah's Procurement and Contracts Division Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) Award. (Purchasing Department)
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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8. Approval of a Class E (Beer and Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Yash Patel for Bull Smoke Market at 137 Bull Street. The Establishment is Located between West York Street and West Oglethorpe Ave Located in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Continue to Operate as a Convenience Store. (New Applicant/Existing Business)
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Exhibit 1 - Checklist - 38 Rocks LLC.pdf
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Exhibit 2 - Density Map - 38 Rocks LLC
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Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Reports - 38 Rocks LLC
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Exhibit 4 - Measurement Report - 38 Rocks LLC
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Exhibit 5 - Safety Plan - 38 Rocks LLC
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9. Approval of a Class G (Beer and Wine) (Complimentary) Alcohol License to Joi Walker for Parts of Joi Wellness and Beauty, a Beauty Salon Located at 526 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The Establishment is Located between Minis Street and West Huntingdon Street in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Beauty Salon. (New Applicant/Existing Business)
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Exhibit 1 - Checklist - Parts of Joi Wellness and Beauty
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Exhibit 2 - Density Map - Parts of Joi Wellness and Beauty
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Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Reports - Parts of Joi Wellness and Beauty
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Exhibit 4 - Measurement Report - Parts of Joi Wellness and Beauty
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Exhibit 5 - Safety Plan - Parts of Joi Wellness and Beauty
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10. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Berr and Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Sean Sassano for Olde Harbour Inn at 508 East Factors Walk. The Establishment is Located between East Lincoln Ramp and East Broad Ramp in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Continue to Operate as a Hotel. (New Applicant/Existing Business)
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Exhibit 1 - Checklist - Olde Harbour Inn
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Exhibit 2 - Density Map - Olde Harbour Inn
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Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Reports - Olde Harbour Inn
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Exhibit 4 - Measurement Report - Olde Harbour Inn
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Exhibit 5 - Safety Plan - Olde Harbour Inn
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11. Approval of a Class C (Liquor and Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Kelly Paslawski for Vicious Biscuit, a Restaurant Located at 7400 Abercorn Street, Suite 521. The Establishment is Located between Eisenhower Drive and Mall Boulevard in Aldermanic District 4. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Restaurant. (New Applicant/New Business)
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Exhibit 1 - Checklist - Vicious Biscuit
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Exhibit 2 - Density Map - Vicious Biscuit
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Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Reports - Vicious Biscuit
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Exhibit 4 - Measurement Report - Vicious Biscuit
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Exhibit 5 - Safety Plan - Vicious Biscuit
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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12. Public Hearing on Adoption of an Ordinance Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on Development or Conversion Activity Related to Large-scale Data Centers with an Electrical Capacity of (10) Megawatts or Greater and Prohibiting the Conversion of Warehouses and Large Industrial Buildings of 200,000 Square Feet or More to Data Center Use Within the Corporate Limits of The City Of Savannah.
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Exhibit 1: Savannah Data Center Moratorium Ordinance .docx
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13. Public Hearing on State-Mandated Annual Update to the Community Work Program Portion of the Capital Improvements Element (Adopted by City Council in February 2023) which Amended the Chatham County-Savannah Comprehensive Plan (Plan 2040) and Transmittal to the Coastal Georgia Regional Commission for Regional and State Review
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Exihibit 1: FY25 Impact Fee Revenue by Public Service Facility.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Draft Five Year Community Work Program 09.03.2026 Redline.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Five Year Community Work Program 09.03.2026 .pdf
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ZONING HEARINGS
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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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14. Adoption of an Ordinance Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on Development or Conversion Activity Related to Large-scale Data Centers with an Electrical Capacity of 10 Megawatts or Greater and Prohibiting the Conversion of Warehouses and Large Industrial Buildings of 200,000 Square Feet or More to Data Center Use Within the Corporate Limits of the City Of Savannah.
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Exhibit 1: Savannah Data Center Moratorium Ordinance .docx
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ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
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15. Approval to Amend Division II, Part 4, Public Services, Ch 7, International Airport, Article A
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Exhibit 1: Sav-Airport Ordinance)Purchasing)proposed revision [5-26] (00027745-2xAB0B1).pdf
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16. Approval to Amend the Charter of the City of Savannah, Section 8-415, Rights in Airport Property.
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Exhibit 1: Sav-Charter)proposed rev)$1,000 approval remove leases [7-26] (00027746-2xAB0B1).pdf
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ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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17. Petition on behalf of The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia for a Zoning Text Amendment to Articles 2.0 Review Bodies and Administrators, 3.0 Application and Review Procedures, 6.0 Special 3 Purpose Districts, 7.0 Overlay Districts, 8.0 Use Standards, 9.0 General Site Standards, and 13.0 Abbreviations and Definitions to Facilitate the Transfer of Authority of Application Intake from the City of Savannah to the Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) and to Provide a More Concise Process for the Public in the Processing of Development Applications (26-002369-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: Final Ordinance for Text Amendment for Articles 2.0, 3.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 and 13.0 (26-002369-ZA) 09.09.2026.pdf
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18. Petition on behalf of The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia for a Zoning Text Amendment to Add Permitted Use and Associated Development Standards to Articles 5.0 Base Zoning Districts, 8.0 Use Standards, 9.0 General Site Standards, and 13.0 Abbreviations and Definitions, to permit several different housing types in multiple districts (26-002370-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: Final Ordinance for Housing Toolkit Text Amendment REVISED 09.03.2026.pdf
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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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19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 2 with Garney Companies, Inc. for the I & D Water System Improvement Project's Phase 1C Construction Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in an Amount not to Exceed $65,526,494. (Water Resources Chief's Office)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - CMAR I&D Water System Improvements.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - CMAR I&D Water System Improvements .pdf
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20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a One-Time Purchase for Grit Removal Equipment from OldCastle Infrastructure, Inc. dba Hydro International in an Amount not to Exceed $1,660,000. (Water Reclamation)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Onetime Purchase of Grit Removal Equipment.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Onetime Purchase of Grit Removal Equipment.pdf
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21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 with Rostan Solutions, LLC in the Amount of $45,000. (I&D Department)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Budget Increase Request for City Stormwater Masterplan.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Budget Increase Request for City Stormwater Masterplan.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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22. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Terminate and Replace Existing City of Savannah Affordable Housing Limited Warranty Deed Restrictions with State of Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Housing Affordability Deed Restrictions Associated with Properties at 1700 Drayton Street and 104 E. 34th Street Located in Aldermanic District 2. (Housing Services)
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Exhibit 1: Resolution_Replace Limited Warranty Deed w DCA Requirements 1700 Drayton Street.pdf
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23. Resolution to Submit the State-Mandated Annual Update to the Community Work Program Portion of the Capital Improvements Element (Adopted by City Council in February 2023), which Amended the Chatham County-Savannah Comprehensive Plan (Plan 2040). (Planning & Urban Design)
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Exhibit 1: Transmittal Resolution 2026.pdf
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AGREEMENTS
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24. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Ballantry PMC 30 Adlers LLC for a development consisting of 30 Townhomes in Eastern Wharf/Savannah River Landings Located in Aldermanic District 2. (WR-Planning and Engineering)
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Exhibit 1: Upper East River - Water & Sewer Agreement.pdf
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25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a 12-Month Contract to Administer a Stormwater Utility Hardship Assistance Program, with the Option to Renew, with the Economic Opportunity Authority for Savannah Chatham County in the Amount of $100,000. (Water Resources)
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Exhibit 1: City Water EOA Contract_ApprovedToForm_08282026 (1).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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26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Sale of a Stormwater Easement on and across City-owned property at 137 Shellbark Way Located in Aldermanic District 1. (Real Estate)
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Exhibit 1; Highland Park Stormwater - Map.pdf
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Exhibit 2; Highland Park Stormwater - Easement.pdf
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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MISCELLANEOUS
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