City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 2:00 p.m.
City Hall
2 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401 www.savannahga.gov |
SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL
| Van R. Johnson, II, Mayor |
| Carolyn H. 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-Chair |
| 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 2:00p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED ONLY FOR HEARINGS
(Alcohol, Public, Zoning, and Budget)
Please limit comments to 2 minutes.
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September 26, 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 September 26, 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 September 12, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
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Agenda Plus-WS MINUTES_September 12, 2024, City Council Workshop.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on September 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus- RM MINUTES_September 12, 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 to Accommodate the NLC City Summit (Nov 13-16), Thereby Changing the November 14 Meeting to November 7 at 2pm.
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2024_REVISED ON 9-23-2024_COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.pdf
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PRESENTATIONS
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5. A Proclamation Declaring October 15 Through October 19 as Literacy Week in the City of Savannah, Georgia.
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6. Recognition of the Inaugural Cohort of the City of Savannah's "Lauch Savannah Minority Business Accelerator".
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7. Appearance by the City of Savannah Human Resources Staff in Recognition of Human Resources Professional Day.
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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 G (Complimentary) (Beer, and Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Purima Boahirunya for Faherty, a clothing store located at 109 West Broughton Street. The establishment is located between Whitaker and Barnard Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1-Checklist- Faherty.pdf
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Exhibit 2-Density Map - Faherty.pdf
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Exhibit 3-Alcohol Reports - Faherty.pdf
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Exhibit 4- Measurements- Faherty.pdf
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Exhibit 5-Security Plan - Faherty.pdf
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9. Approval of a Class C (Beer and Wine) (By the Drink) and Class E (Beer and Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Keith Butz for Thompson Savannah (Stevedore Bakery), a restaurant located at 402 Passage Way. The establishment is located between Altamaha and Port Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1-Checklist- Thompson Savannah (Stevedore Bakery).pdf
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Exhibit 2-Density Map - Thompson Savannah (Stevedore Bakery).pdf
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Exhibit 3-Alcohol Reports - Thompson Savannah (Stevedore Bakery).pdf
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Exhibit 4-Measurements- Thompson Savannah (Stevedore Bakery).pdf
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Exhibit 5-Security Plan - Thompson Savannah (Stevedore Bakery).pdf
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10. Approval of a Class E (Beer and Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Brittani Claus for Aldi # 84 a grocery store located at 1651 East Victory Drive. The establishment is located between Wicklow Street and Dixie Avenue in Aldermanic District 3.
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Exhibit 1-Checklist- Aldi#84
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Exhibit 2-Density Map- Aldi #84
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Exhibit 3- Alcohol Reports - Aldi # 84
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Exhibit 4- Measurements- Aldi # 84
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ALDI'S Security Plan
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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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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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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11. Approval for the Annexation of 7.21 Acres Located at 2505 and 2521 Fort Argyle Road. The property owner desires to connect to City utilities at inside city rates.
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Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition - Fort Argyle Road.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Annexation Ordinance - Fort Argyle Road.pdf
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12. Petition of Donald Dyches on Behalf of Fort Argyle Storage, LLC and Fort Argyle, LLC for an Amendment to the Future Land Use Map Category from Residential - Suburban Single-Family to Commercial – Suburban at 2505 and 2521 Ft. Argyle Road (11048B01022 and 11048B01023). Item supports annexation request (File No. 24-003509-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 2505 and 2521 Ft. Argyle Road FLUM (File No. 24-003509-ZA) .pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps for 2505 and 2521 Ft. Argyle Road FLUM (File No. 24-003509-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 2505 and 2521 Ft. Argyle Road FLUM (File No. 24-003509-ZA).pdf
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13. Petition of Donald Dyches on Behalf of Fort Argyle, LLC and Fort Argyle Storage, LLC to Zone Approximately 7.21 Acres Located at 2505 and 2521 Ft. Argyle Road (11048B01022 and 11048B01023) from B-N (Neighborhood-Business) Zoning District to the B-N-CO (Neighborhood Business-County) Zoning District. Item supports annexation request (File No. 24-002255-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: Staff Report for 2505 and 2521 Ft. Argyle Road (File No. 24-002255-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps for 2505 and 2521 Ft. Argyle Road Rezoning (File No. 24-002255-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 2505 and 2521 Ft. Argyle Road (File No. 24-002255-ZA).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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14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Replacement of Decking at Grayson Stadium with Dant Clayton Corporation in the Amount of $631,600. New powder-coated aluminum decking, railing, and stairs will replace three tiers of old wood decking that have exceeded their useful life. (Facilities Maintenance)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Grayson Stadium Decking.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Grayson Stadium Decking.pdf
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15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Generator Maintenance with W. W. Williams Company, LLC (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $247,770. This service will provide maintenance for the emergency standby generator equipment city wide. (Lift Station)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Generator Maintenance City Wide.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Generator Maintenance City Wide.pdf
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16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Phase 1B for the I&D Water Treatment Plant Optimization, Upgrade and Expansion Project with Hussey, Gay, Bell (LOCAL) in the Amount of $12,567,600. This will enable the City to proceed with capital improvements to the I&D Water Treatment Plant and associated water distribution infrastructure, ensuring the City of Savannah's water supply meets current and future demands as well as applicable regulatory compliance requirements (Water Resources).
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - I&D Plant Optimization.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - I&D Plant Optimization.pdf
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17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Actuators from Georgia Western, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $82,862. The actuators help operate the gates that manage water flow at the President Street Plant, ensuring better control of the water movement in the tanks. (Water Reclamation)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Actuators for Water Reclamation.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes -Actuators for Water Reclamation.pdf
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18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for One Non-CDL Leaf Vacuum Truck with Environmental Products Group, in the Amount of $212,800. The new leaf vacuum truck will be used by the Park and Tree Department’s City Cemeteries Division to replace unit 4633, which has been deemed inoperable and removed from service. This new truck will enhance efficiency in the removal of leaves, grass clippings, and other waste from cemetery grounds. (Fleet)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Leaf Vacuum Truck.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Leaf Vacuum Truck.pdf
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19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Design of Tide to Town Middleground Trail with Kimley-Horn in the Amount of $929,000. This will be used for design services for the Middleground Trail which will extend approximately three miles along Middleground Road, connecting Abercorn and Montgomery Crossroads. (Capital Projects)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Middleground Design.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Middleground Design.pdf
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20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Two Ford Explorers from Santee Automotive in the Amount Not to Exceed $87,952. The police department will use these vehicles for the Behavioral Health Unit (BHU). These vehicles meet the BHU's requirements and are crucial for continuing health-focused services. (SPD)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - BHU Vehicles.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - BHU Vehicles.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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AGREEMENTS
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21. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Godley Station Enterprises, LLC for Brookline Subdivision Phase 2. This is for a development of 47-single family homes in the Godley West service area in Aldermanic District 1.
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Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Brookline Subdivision Phase 2.pdf
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22. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Johns Hopkins University (JHU), on behalf of its Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation (BCPI), and the City of Savannah under the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities Initiative.
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REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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23. Authorize City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Lease and Operating Agreement with Fans First Entertainment, LLC (FFE) to govern proposed renovations/improvements and associated use of funds at Grayson Stadium.
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Exhibit 1 - Fans_First_-_Amendment_to_Lease_-_Approved_Draft_Jesse_Cole-signed.pdf
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24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Second Amendment to the Coffee Bluff Marina Lease.
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Exhibit 1 - Map - Coffee Bluff Marina - Street Maps.pdf
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Exhibit 2 - Second Amendment to Operating Agreement -.pdf
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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MISCELLANEOUS
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25. Approval of a Major Subdivision: Edgewater New Hampstead Phase 1C. This proposed property totals 55.717 acres and will consist of 111 lots with varying lot sizes. The property is located at Little Neck Road and New Hampstead Parkway located in Alderman District 5.
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Exhibit 1: Plat: Major Subdivision Edgewater New Hampstead Phase 1C .pdf
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Exhibit 2: MPC Decision.pdf
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26. Approval of Renaming of the Savannah Cultural Arts Center at 201 Montgomery Street to the Dr. Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center in honor of former Savannah Mayor Otis S. Johnson.
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Exhibit 1: SIGNED HSMC Recommendation - 24-004336 - Cultural Arts Center Renaming.pdf
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Exhibit 2: HSMC Submittal Packet - Dr. Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center 2024.pdf
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27. Added Item: Recognition of Earl Etheridge, Administrator for the Recreation and Leisure Services Department, for 30 Plus Years of Outstanding Service to Our Community and the Youth and Adult Athletic Program.
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