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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 CITY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA February 21, 2013 The regular meeting of Council was held this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was given by Reverend Terrance Burrell of Conner’s Temple Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENT: Mayor Edna Jackson, Presiding Alderman Van Johnson, II Mayor Pro-Tem Alderman Tony Thomas, Chairman of Council Alderman Mary Osborne, Vice-Chairman of Council Aldermen Carol Bell, Tom Bordeaux, Mary Ellen Sprague, John Hall and Estella Shabazz Acting City Manager Stephanie S. Cutter City Attorney W. Brooks Stillwell Assistant City Attorneys William W. Shearouse and Lester B. Johnson, III. The minutes of the following meetings were approved upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried: Approval of the summary/final minutes of the Town Hall Meeting of February 5, 2013 Approval of the Summary/Final minutes of the City Council Work Session/City Manager’s briefing of February 7, 2013 Approval of the City Council Summary/Final Minutes of February 7, 2013. Alderman Hall made a motion to amend the agenda to add Council’s support of a resolution renaming the Eugene Tallmadge Bridge to the James E. Oglethorpe Bridge, and that the Acting City Manager draft the resolution, signed by the Mayor, and forwarded to the Chatham County Legislative Delegation, seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried. Alderman Bordeaux pointed out this Council had no authority to change the name; it was a request for the Legislators who do have the authority. PRESENTATIONS The 1st Quarter 2013 Good Neighbor Awards to Hazel Manker and Michael Bedford. All nominees must: Be a resident of the City of Savannah · Have made significant contributions to their neighborhoods or to Savannah · Have demonstrated their efforts beyond the scope of citizen responsibilities · Have demonstrated concern for their neighborhood’s well- being or overall quality of life for the City of Savannah · Not be employed by the City of Savannah. 1  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 Alderman Johnson read Mr. Manker’s accomplishments and presented his award. Bishop Hazel Manker - How he has improved West Savannah: • Supervised the Grass Cutting program for the elderly and disabled residents in the neighborhood over the past four years. • Worked with teenagers enrolled in the program teaching work ethics, proper attire, and pride in their work. Leading and providing an example for the teens. • Served as Chairman of the Greater West Savannah Communities parade committee for the past eight years. • Served as Chaplin for West Savannah Community Organization for the past 12 years. • Served as President of West Savannah Ministerial Alliance for the past four years. Mr. Manker thanked the Mayor, Council and all that were involved. He said he was not expecting the award and he thanked the President of the Neighborhood Association Ms. Gloria Edwards. Alderman Thomas read Mr. Bedford’s accomplishments and presented his award. Michael Bedford - How he has improved Coffee Bluff: • Led the initial clean-up of the Coffee Pointe marsh area and continues to round up volunteers for regular Saturday clean ups. • Spearheaded a 6-week, 20-man effort to restore neighborhood marsh views and water circulation in the neighborhood lagoon. • Organized team efforts to maintain landscaping around vacant homes. • Acts as a one-man Welcoming Committee for all newcomers to the neighborhood, introducing them to neighbors, and making sure to include them in neighborhood activities. • Provides and installs holiday decorations for the neighborhood. • Organizes neighborhood events and initiates neighborhood improvement projects. Mr. Bedford thanked the Mayor and Council. He has been in Savannah 6 years and his neighbors have become his best friends. Mayor Jackson pointed out the form is on the website and the deadline for the 2nd quarter is June 1st. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS ALCOHOL BEVERAGES LICENSE HEARING As advertised, the following alcoholic license petitions were heard. No one appeared in objection to the issuance of the licenses. Upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried, the public hearing was closed. Upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried the petitions were approved per the City Manager’s recommendation. Hiristina Arnaudoua for Poseidon LLC t/a Troy Mediterranean Restaurant, requested a beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales at 10510 Abercorn Street, which had a 2012 beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales and is located between Wilshire Boulevard and W. Magnolia Avenue in District 6. (New ownership/management) 2  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 Frances M. Richardson for Pasleygirl Originals of Savannah, LLC t/a Sweet Lane, requested a beer and wine (package) license at 216 W. Broughton Street, which is located between Barnard and Jefferson Streets in District 1. (New ownership/existing business) Wallace L. Montford for Candle Light Lounge, requested a liquor, beer and wine (drink) license at 8608 White Bluff Road, which had a 2012 liquor, beer and wine (drink) license and is located between Wesley and Travis Streets in District 4. (New ownership/management) Loan Kim Tran for HEA Business, Inc. t/a Chive, requested a liquor, beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales at 4 W. Broughton Street, which is located between Bull and Whitaker Streets in District 1. (New ownership/management) Jagdish I. Patel for Jamanaji, LLC t/a Kelly Food Store, requested a beer and wine (package) license at 1220 Habersham Street, which is located between Henry and Duffy Streets in District 1. (New ownership/location) (Continued from January 24, 2013) (Recommended continuing to March 7, 2013. Upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried the public hearing was closed. A list of recommendations and stipulations from the community was given to the petitioner. The petitioner and the neighborhood association will meet and discuss the recommendations. Council had not reviewed the requests. Assistant City Attorney Johnson and Alderman Johnson met with the president of the neighborhood association and explained the recommendations. He said there were some requests that cannot legally be mandated. Mr. Patel will meet with his attorney and present their operational plan. The plan will be tied into the license and it would be a successful business. Maurice Norman, President of the Victorian Neighborhood Association said they were concerned with the convenience store. He had a petition signed by over 10% of the Victorian District, stating their opposition of the liquor license for 1220 Habersham Street. They met with the bordering neighborhoods and talked in length and feel they are already saturated with convenience stores. Their main concern is the selling of beer, wine, chips, and lottery tickets; basically they maintain low inventory and provide gaming machines. The convenience stores diminish the quality of life in a neighborhood. He pointed out the various convenience stores and churches in the same vicinity. In a one-mile radius from Gwinnett to 37th Street, and from MLK to East Broad there are 11 convenience stores and 3 markets selling beer and wine and all but 3 have gaming machines in them. There are a total of 16 stores selling liquor of some nature, within a 1-mile radius. Millions of dollars have been spent on the restoration of the Victorian District. He thanked Council and asked that they consider convenience stores and how they impact the lives of the residents in the area. Mayor Jackson asked, “What is a convenience store? It is not a store that sells potato chips, sodas and candy because liquor stores sell these items also.” She said in her earlier years a convenience store sold lots of items to the residents such as fruits and vegetables and beer was not the main item. Also, if Mr. Patel quoted only a few items would be sold, it could not be classified as a convenience store. A convenience store is supposed to sell more products that can be used by the families in the neighborhood. Alderman Johnson asked for the definition of a convenience store. Attorney Johnson said the Revenue Department classified the businesses by a 3  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 standard national system and they look at the best classification for the information the petitioner puts on their application. Mayor Jackson asked the City Manager to look at other municipalities and how they classified them to make it a real convenience store. Alderman Hall asked if the Council would hold the same scrutiny for a Parker’s Store or a Chu’s to come into a neighborhood. He asked why someone in that location didn’t invest money to buy the property; they knew it was a commercial location. He said it would not be fair if Council did not grant the license; they have a right to the license. The criminal backgrounds checked out, they have the financial backing, and they have a right to sell alcohol and lottery tickets. He said it would be unfair to deny them and he understood the neighbor’s concerns but he wished the Council and citizens would be this much concerned in the other neighborhoods. Alderman Hall pointed out a new gas station in his neighborhood and there were 4 other stations within a few blocks and there was no concern about the cross traffic at that time. He said if the petitioner were a big company as Kroger, these regulations do not apply to them. They could go into the neighborhoods and put up gas stations; they did not have to go before Council for approval. He said he did not think it was right. Mayor Jackson said she hoped the Council would never have double standards. Alderman Bell thanked Mr. Norman and the members of the Victorian District for their attendance. She said it was her neighborhood and she and Alderman Johnson attended the meeting with the petitioner, his attorney, and the neighborhood association. They were told the neighborhood association would have the opportunity to list a number of conditions to be attached to the approval of the license. She said the Council had a responsibility to follow the law and the conditions set forth in the ordinance. Council did not get an opportunity to review the recommendations from the neighborhood association. She said there were 5 items on the list that were not acceptable. She asked that the Council be awarded this opportunity and that the petitioner and his attorney meet with the residents to work out the differences. The Council would be back in 2 weeks to vote. Alderman Thomas said the Council has asked the neighborhoods to work with people interested in developing. An example he used was the Parker’s Company. When they built in the Wilshire area, they invested over 3 million dollars at that location. There were several neighborhood meetings where neighbors expressed concerns and some of the things they wanted to see take place. Some things were resolved in the neighborhood and some were resolved over time. It has been an investment that has paid off for the neighborhood. It is a well maintained store, they follow the rules, keeps a clean location and Mr. Parker invested and built entry columns for the neighborhood. He plays a role and a part in the neighborhood today. Alderman Thomas said he did not think there was a double standard; however, he did share concerns with Alderman Hall that they don’t establish one. He said he has reviewed the 25 recommendations from the community, and only 5 or 6 need discussion. They cannot ask more of an owner and some of them are inferring on private property rights. If the owner is willing to put them in writing and follows the rules and recommendations, then the community gets a win-win situation. He urged that the community continued to have discussion but realize they will not have all 25 requests granted. Alderman Bordeaux said he was puzzled by his good friend Alderman Hall’s criticism. He said he understands what the people from the Victorian Neighborhood are doing – it is what good 4  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 neighbors, good Savannahians and people in all the districts should do. It is to make sure their neighborhood, their streets, their community doesn’t get trashed. He said in all neighborhoods there are stores that may be classified as convenience stores but is nothing more than a place to buy beer and lotto tickets. It ruins a neighborhood, drives people out and is contrary to everything civic, community leaders, and good neighbors want for their community. Mr. Patel and his attorney were trying to work it out he hoped they did, so that there is no question with the Council as to whether or not they were following the law. Alderman Johnson said he wanted to piggy back off Alderman Bordeaux’s comments. He said he represented about half of the Victorian Neighborhood Association and they have extended a lot of time and energy on this project. Obviously by the overwhelming number of citizens present, that shows they have an interest in their community. Everyone complains about citizens being apathetic when it comes to issues in their community, and he wanted to thank them for taking the interest in their neighborhood. He said he did not think Council should be the final arbitrator of this until there has been a complete meeting of the minds and some impasses have occurred. He agreed with the Mayor’s recommendation that they continue this. Alderman Osborne said the Council has always encouraged alcohol license petitioners to meet with the neighborhood associations, and they have not always had clearly, distinct expectations on either side. Truly speaking, both sides have a right for expectations. She said she trusts that both sides get together and be of sound minds and understand the ramifications of both sides. Alderman Osborne said she did not disagree with Alderman Hall because she thought sometimes they do have double standards, and she was not holding it against the Victorian District because they have the right to do what they did. She said some areas are not concerned at all and that was unfortunate. The Kroger gas station is an example of something that was not discussed with the neighborhood. She did not know if there had been any problems, but the point being it was never brought before Council. She did compliment both sides for the contractual agreement they proposed. Alderman Shabazz said she hoped that business owners and future business owners were paying attention to this hearing. Market studies needed to be performed to see if there was a saturation of certain types of businesses in a particular location. She said she was concerned that throughout the City and especially in her district there seemed to be some businesses that are similar and open up across the street from one another. It brings an element of a lot of trash, similar to the pictures the Victorian Neighborhood Association presented. She said she was not knocking them or any businesses because she was a business person herself; however, market studies that look at areas carefully to avoid a saturation of the same type of businesses is needed. She stated she wanted the Council, the legal authority, and the MPC to look at changing zoning so that there is not a saturation of businesses in a particular area. Mayor Jackson said it was not their intent to stop someone from having a convenience store. The issue was there were 25 items brought to the attention of Council and they wanted the residents to have a comfort level. Council could not stop the convenience store if they met all the regulations. She said when Mr. Parker started building his stores, the City wanted everyone to conform to his standards because of the esthetics of the outside. He sold more than beer and the stores are attractive and clean and he has kept them that way. Also, Mr. Bobby Chu started 5  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 upgrading his stores with trees and plants. That is the kind of items the City wants to see in any community in the City. Mike Horner, former president of the Victorian Association said he appeared before Council 2 years earlier. He said there was no requirement in the City Code that required the stores to look good. Two years ago he spoke about El Cheapo and trashy looking would be a compliment to them. The owner went before Council with many promises and none were accomplished; they have not spent any money on the store to make it positive for the neighborhood. He asked Council to require store owners to maintain a certain level of appearance. If the proposed store would look like a Parker’s or Chu’s the neighborhood would have a different attitude. He asked that the zoning standards be changed. Alderman Thomas recalled the discussion with El Cheapo and he was a firm believer that if the Council had an agreement with the neighborhood and the operator, these conditions should be enforced. They should be investigated and forced to do what they agreed under oath to do. If those conditions were not being followed the Victorian Neighborhood Association has a responsibility to report to the City staff and the staff would make sure they were enforced. Mayor Jackson said the records should be pulled and reviewed by the Revenue Department. Alderman Thomas stated once again that if the conditions were not being followed, the Victorian Neighborhood Association has a responsibility to report it to the City staff, who have the enforcement powers to take the action to correct it. If the neighborhood has issues that the Council agreed to, they should support them in making them honor those conditions. Mr. Horner thanked Council. Upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried the public hearing was closed. Upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried the hearing was continued until March 7, 2013. Robert Hauft for 3B Cue, LLC t/a Brick House, requesting a liquor, beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales and hybrid permits at 514 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, which had a 2012 liquor, beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales and is located between W. Gaston and W. Huntingdon Streets in District 2. (New ownership/management) (Recommended continuing to until March 7, 2013 for the hearing to be re-advertised. Petitioner applied under the name of Triple B. and later changed the name to the Brick House.) Upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Osborne and carried the request was continued. Alderman Johnson was out of the room. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE SHOW CAUSE HEARINGS End Zone, Inc. t/a End Zone. A hearing for Susan Lingerfelser to show cause why her application to renew an annual liquor, beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales and Hybrid permits at 11414 Abercorn Street, which has a 2012 liquor, beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales and Hybrid permits and is located between Largo and Idlewood Drives in District 6, should not be revoked based on the recommendation of the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department. (Continued from February 7, 2013.) Assistant City Attorney Johnson said Sgt. Andrea Williams investigated because they could not establish if the information presented was valid. They recommended Council approve the license for End Zone, with conditions. The owner Susan Lingerfelser and her attorney Dana 6  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 Braun agreed on a plan, the plan was amended and they have agreed on the amendments. Hopefully after Council agrees to renew the license they will have a better compliance with this applicant. Alderman Hall stated no one on Council had seen the plan. Attorney Johnson stated they had arrived at an agreed upon plan the day before. Attorney Braun said the stipulations were: Reporting suspicious activity and they specified reporting to Police Precinct IV. They were advised of the working of the video system which was on a 30-day loop. They were to apply for an off duty officer 5 days or more ahead of time. Attorney Johnson said there were additional items, but these were the ones needing amendments. Officer Williams and Jones did not feel the operational plan was sufficient; therefore the attorney agreed to the amendments. Alderman Osborne questioned the video system and Attorney Braun said it was a continuous loop. If something happened on the 31st day it would be available for 59 days, and that is adequate time for the police or an investigator to review the tape. Mayor Jackson asked that all establishments require a 90-day tape. Attorney Braun said an establishment that was aware of an incident would save the tape and it is more for a civil suit than criminal. Alderman Thomas said this establishment was in the 6th district and he was concerned of the ownership. Attorney Braun said Susan Lingerfelser was the owner/manager and she would be there most of the time and her daughter was there also. Alderman Thomas said Tim Butler’s name had come up several times during the discussion and asked if he was an owner or silent partner. Attorney Braun said Mr. Butler was Ms. Lingerfelser’s son-in-law but they are in the process of a divorce. He will have no input in the establishment and this has been proven satisfactorily to the City Attorney. Alderman Thomas wanted to assure this was in the record because this was an issue with a bar in Pooler, GA. He repeated back to Attorney Braun: The bar will operate as the End Zone; it will have a 30-day loop of video equipment; and they will have additional security for the bigger nights of the week. Attorney Johnson said the owners were not as aggressive as they should be; therefore they added these stipulations. Alderman Thomas stated they were concerned about this establishment and the entire shopping center. They will be observing the shopping center closely and if there is a problem, the owners would have to go back before Council. Attorney Braun said there had been a concern of police reports but it was discovered they were for the other bar in that shopping center. Alderman Hall wanted it clear to everyone that it could not become a nuisance location. Upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried the public hearing was closed. Upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Bell and carried, the license was granted with the operational plan included and a part of the official minutes of Council. Alderman Bordeaux was out of the room. PETITIONS Cathy Webb of Jones Lang LaSalle (Real Estate Services Firm), Representing GPT GIG BOA Portfolio Owner, LLC (Property Owner) – Petition 120392, requested approval for encroachment within the E. Bryan Street right-of-way for the installation/replacement of three (3) precast concrete and glass block light well covers within the sidewalk. The light well covers belong to the property at 22 Bull Street which is located on the east side of Johnson Square between Bryan and St. Julian Streets. The plan calls for removal of the existing light well covers to be replaced after repairs are made to the basement level window openings. 7  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 This request was reviewed by Public Works and Water Resources, Park and Tree, and Development Services with no notable objections. A signed owner’s agreement has been provided by GPT GIG BOA Portfolio Owner, LLC (property owner) indicating acknowledgement of all responsibility and liability for the encroachment. The Metropolitan Planning Commission considers the work to be protective maintenance and as such, a Certificate of Appropriateness is not required. Approval of the request to allow encroachment within the E. Bryan Street right-of-way at 22 Bull Street for the installation/replacement of light well covers as requested by Cathy Webb through Petition 120392. The petitioner and property owner should be advised that such encroachment grants no ownership rights to the property and that, if ever required, the improvements must be removed at petitioner’s and/or property owner’s expense. The petitioner or property owner will need to obtain a right-of-way permit from the Traffic Engineering Department prior to any work within the City’s right-of-way and shall ensure that the contractor does not create, directly or indirectly, any tripping hazards within the right-of-way. The City will not assume any responsibility for the installation or maintenance of the encroaching items. Upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried the request was granted. Alderman Bordeaux was out of the room. José Gonzalez, Principal of Gonzalez Architects, Representing Fremont Realty Capital (Property Owner) – Petition 120400, requested approval for the encroachment of three (3) stoops within the Bryan Street right-of-way at 304 E Bryan Street. This is the location of the proposed Phase II Staybridge Suites located on the north side of E. Bryan Street between Lincoln and Habersham Streets. The stoops are planned to provide access to the second floor of the proposed hotel. Each stoop is approximately 21’-1” wide (to accommodate the 15 steps up to the required elevation). One of the stoops is planned to encroach 4’-0” into the sidewalk, leaving a 4’-6” passable area. The other two stoops are planned to encroach 3’-2” into the sidewalk, leaving 6’-0” and 6’-3” of passable sidewalk respectively. This request has been reviewed by Public Works and Water Resources, Park and Tree, and Development Services with several stipulations noted as follows: separate approvals will be required for the design of the stoop foundations/footers for potential tree root issues and for any planned pruning of the existing tree(s) to obtain building clearance, the property owner will be responsible for any and all damage to the existing sidewalk due to the stoop installation and will be required to repair it as per City of Savannah technical specifications and standard details at no cost to the City, the City will not be responsible for or provide maintenance on the stoops during or after installation, and all existing underground utilities shall be field located prior to construction to ensure no conflict between proposed foundation and existing utilities. A signed owner’s agreement has been provided by Fremont Realty Capital (property owner) stating their acknowledgement of the request and acceptance of all liability and maintenance of the encroaching items. The petitioner has already received a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic District Board of Review. Approval of the request to allow encroachment at 304 E. Bryan Street for the construction of three (3) stoops within the Bryan Street right-of-way as requested by Jose Gonzalez through Petition 120400, subject to the stipulations as stated above. The petitioner and property owner 8  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 should be advised that such encroachment grants no ownership rights to the property and that, if ever required, the improvements must be removed at petitioner’s and/or property owner’s expense. Upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried the request was granted. Alderman Bordeaux was out of the room. ORDINANCES First Readings Double-Deck Tour Buses. An ordinance to amend the Tour Service for Hire Ordinance to permit tour service vehicles having double-deck passenger compartments. (Deferred from December 27, 2012.) The Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC) was charged by Council to review and make a recommendation on the proposal from Live Oak Trolley LLC to strike language from the Tour Service Ordinance, Section 6-1502 (p) which reads “shall not have double-deck passenger compartments.” After vetting the request, the TAC unanimously recommended in a vote of 12 to 0 that Council support the existing ordinance. Key issues associated with the TAC’s recommendation include public safety and liability concerns, maintenance of the quality of life, stress on infrastructure, damage to tree canopy and urban forest, negative impact on tourism and recognition that the community vetted the issue in 1996 and approved the text amendment prohibiting this type of vehicle. Recommend denial. Agent/Attorney Julie Wade said she was not aware this item was on the agenda for this meeting; although she was assured she would be notified by City staff. She said her clients have come to Savannah several times to meet with concerned citizens. Mayor Jackson explained the procedures of the first and second readings of ordinances. Artis Woods commended the Mayor for moving from short cut decision making to the more democratic, level playing field where all sides of an issue is heard openly. The TAC did their job splendidly. She also commended the MPC. Ordinance was deferred until March 21, 2013. ORDINANCES First and Second Readings Ordinances read for the first time in Council February 21, 2013, then by unanimous consent of Council read a second time February 21, 2013, placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon a motion by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Sprague and carried. Alderman Bordeaux was out of the room. Ordinance in caption form only. ******************************************** 9  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 Ordinances read for the first time in Council February 21, 2013, then by unanimous consent of Council read a second time February 21, 2013, placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Sprague and carried. Alderman Bordeaux was out of the room. AN ORDINANCE To Be Entitled AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ITS PRESENT P-R-4 ZONING CLASSIFICATION TO A RM-25 ZONING CLASSIFICATION; TO REPEAL ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES: BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia, in a regular meeting of Council assembled and pursuant to lawful authority thereof: SECTION 1: The following described property to be rezoned from its present P-R-4 zoning classification to RM-25 zoning classification: LEGAL DESCRIPTION Starting at a point, located at the approximate intersections of the centerlines of the East Broad Street & East Henry Street, thence proceeding along the centerline of East Henry Street for an approximate distance of: 200.912 ft. [X: 989704.313 Y: 751333.187] to a point, said point being, THE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence proceeding in a direction N 28-46-47 E, along a line for an approximate distance of: 175.642 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a direction: N W direction, along the centerline of East Duffy Lane for an approximate distance of: 146.79 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a direction: S 17-47-9 W, along a line for an approximate distance of: 170.036 ft. to a point, [X: 989596.186 Y: 751366.903] thence proceeding in a direction along the centerline of East Henry Street for an approximate distance of: 113.261 ft. to a point [X: 989704.313 Y: 751333.187], said point being, THE POINT OF BEGINNING; The property is further identified by the Property Identification Number as follows: 2-0054-06-011, 012 & 013. SECTION 2: That the requirement of Section 8-3182(f)(2) of said Code and the law in such cases made and provided has been satisfied. That an opportunity for a public hearing was afforded anyone having an interest or property right which may have been affected by this zoning amendment, said notice being published in the Savannah Morning News, on the 18th day of January, 2013, a copy of said notice being attached hereto and made a part hereof. SECTION 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 21st day of February, 2013. ******************************************** Ordinances read for the first time in Council February 21, 2013, then by unanimous consent of Council read a second time February 21, 2013, placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Sprague and carried. Alderman Bordeaux was out of the room. 10  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 AN ORDINANCE To Be Entitled AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND APPENDIX I, SECTION 219 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA (2003) PERTAINING TO SECTION 7-1091 OF SAID CODE TO PROVIDE THAT THE STREET NAMED HEREIN SHALL PROHIBIT STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING AT ALL TIMES; TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia, in regular meeting of Council assembled and pursuant to lawful authority thereof: SECTION 1: That Appendix I, Section 219 of the Code of the City of Savannah, Georgia (2003), pertaining to Section 7-1091 of said Code, as amended, shall be amended as follows: AMEND SECTION 219 STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES: DELETE FREDERICK STREET On the east side of Frederick Street between the north curbline of East 68th Street and the south curbline of East 67th Street. On the east side of Frederick Street between the south curbline of East 66th Street and the north curbline of East 67th Street. On the east side of Frederick Street from 65th Street to DeRenne Avenue. SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 21st day of February, 2013. ******************************************** AN ORDINANCE To Be Entitled AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND APPENDIX I, SECTION 219 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA (2003) PERTAINING TO SECTION 7-1091 OF SAID CODE TO PROVIDE THAT THE STREET NAMED HEREIN SHALL PROHIBIT STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING AT ALL TIMES; TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 11  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia, in regular meeting of Council assembled and pursuant to lawful authority thereof: SECTION 1: That Appendix I, Section 219 of the Code of the City of Savannah, Georgia (2003), pertaining to Section 7-1091 of said Code, as amended, shall be amended by adding thereto the following: AMEND SECTION 219 STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES TO INCLUDE: ENACT FREDERICK STREET On the west side of Frederick Street from East 65th Street to East 66th Street. On the east side of Frederick Street from East 66th Street to DeRenne Avenue. SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 21st day of February, 2013. RESOLUTIONS A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT TO GEORGIA POWER COMPANY ON AND ACROSS CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 PUMPKIN HILL ROAD, PIN 2-1016-02-052, FOR MAINTENANCE OF A NEW OVERHEAD POWER LINE. WHEREAS, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah are authorized by Georgia law to grant easements across municipal property for the benefit of the public and for such compensation as deemed reasonable; and WHEREAS, this request will serve the interests of the City of Savannah by allowing the installation of a new overhead line adjacent to the subject property for improved service in the area; NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and Aldermen in regular meeting assembled, with more than two-thirds of the Aldermen present and voting in the affirmative, approve the granting of said easement and authorize the Acting City Manager to execute the easement document in conformance with this Resolution. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 21ST day of February, 2013 upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried. ******************************************** 12  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2013, Resolution in caption form only. Alderman Sprague asked who received funds from the $5 wristbands. Marti Johnston said the River Front Association has collaborated with the Down Town Business Association and City Market to run the festival together. The City did not get involved in the distribution of the funds; however, the City will receive $1 per wrist band and both days will require a wrist band. Alderman Thomas asked about patrons in a restaurant eating and having a drink. Ms. Johnston said they were not required to have a wrist band in the restaurant. It would only be people on the streets drinking alcohol in the entertainment control zone. Restaurant and bar owners would not be held liable for patrons leaving their establishments with alcohol and no wrist band. It would be up to the consumer to have a wrist band. Bar card sellers, selling wrist bands will be wearing t-shirts and have proper identification. They will have 20 permanent stations, 12 of them will have credit card ability and rovers through the entertainment area. There will be no gating of the entertainment area only typical barricades used to shut down streets. The City orders the wrist bands, they are all numbered and turned over to the River Front Association for auditing and distribution. All distributors will have a bar card. If an underage drinker is wearing a wrist band, the police can identify who sold them the band. Alderman Johnson said they had to find ways to decentralize the revelers and the concentration of people on River Street; therefore it is necessary to expand the zone. Also, it gives people the opportunity to move about and take advantage of the area. This allows the 3 partners to work together in ways they haven’t before and to raise revenue. Ms. Johnston said there was a slip in communication to some of the businesses on Congress and Barnard Streets. They appreciated them bringing it to their attention and met with them and re-grouped and moved the stage area away from their business. Alderman Bordeaux questioned the zoning in the residential areas. Ms. Johnston said the residents were concerned about walking their dogs in the zone where no dogs are allowed. All residents will be allowed to walk their dogs; they need to show their identification. Most of the stages are on River Street. Alderman Bordeaux questioned the residents drinking in their own yards without having to purchase a wrist band. Ms. Johnston said residents were not in the festival zone; only condos and apartments. Presently the resolution does not differ between the downtown residents and visitors. If they wanted to be out on the street with a drink, they would need a wrist band. Alderman Hall suggested issuing the residents a courtesy wrist band. Ms. Johnston said they could work with the Water Front Association on a plan for the residents. Alderman Thomas asked if a different band was needed for Friday and Saturday to which Ms. Johnston stated they would. Julie Birch with J J Bonerz, 11 Bay Street addressed Council and said they did not have an association and she did not understand how the wrist band monies would help them. She said the only place for her patrons to smoke was outside the establishment on the sidewalk. Ms. Johnston said the police do a very in-depth, strategic plan for the festival and this issue has been discussed. The police department would enforce the no smoking ordinance and the off duty sheriff’s have agreed if people were in front of the establishment they would not be fined. She said it is very easy to distinguish who is stepping out to smoke and who is hanging out in the festival area. Alderman Shabazz asked who could help Ms. Birch get her business on Bay Street involved in an association. Mayor Jackson stated Ruel Joyner was involved in the Down Town Business 13  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 Association and he stated he would gladly help her business get involved. Ms. Birch also questioned the liability of an underage drinker wearing a wrist band issued to another person. Alderman Johnson stated the bands were made of plastic and very tight, they could not be slipped off the wrist and given to another person. Ms. Birch thanked the Council. Greg Prophet of Savannah by Foot said it appeared that his patrons would need a wrist band and Mayor Jackson said only if they were drinking. He said they do the Creepy Crawl Haunted Pub Tour and asked if the owners of walking tours would have to tell their people they would need to buy a wrist band and Mayor Jackson stated they would if they were drinking. He said he read about it in the paper the morning and now he has to call his patrons and charge them and explain it to them. He said a lot of his people book online and the Mayor suggested he go online and reach them quicker with the explanation. The Council would not bend the rules on this issue. Alderman Bordeaux said this issue had been discussed for over 3 months. Mayor Jackson asked that the Down Town Business Association, City Market, and River Front Association make an announcement of the wrist bands. Alderman Johnson told Mr. Prophet this was a holiday weekend, it’s St. Patrick’s Day, it’s Savannah – his patrons would not cancel. Alderman Thomas questioned the number of people involved and Mr. Prophet said between 80 to 120 and not all of them have booked as of yet. Alderman Thomas said he was sympathetic towards the issue but if someone was coming to Savannah March 15-16, they were paying an enormous price to stay in a hotel and $5 is not an issue to them. Alderman Sprague stated it was only for 2 nights and if they did not want to pay the $5 they could go into an establishment drink and put down their cups before leaving. Mayor Jackson extended her apologies for him receiving short notice; however, this helps the City and this was the best way to test the expansion of the program. She suggested he join the Down Town Business Association because these are the kinds of issues they address at their meetings. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 21ST day of February, 2013 upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. MISCELLANEOUS Right-of-Way Acquisition – President Street at General McIntosh Boulevard. Staff requested that Council approve and accept the transfer of a 0.078 acre parcel from Georgia Power Company to the City of Savannah. The subject property is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of President Street and General McIntosh Boulevard. The property is needed for the reconfiguration of said intersection as part of the President Street improvement project. The City paid for the removal and relocation of Georgia Power equipment and structures from the premises; Georgia Power has agreed to donate the subject property to the City at no additional cost. A right-of-way plat has been prepared by Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co. The plat has been reviewed and approved by the Water and Sewer Planning Department. Council accepted the transfer of 0.078 acres located at the intersection of President Street and General McIntosh Boulevard from Georgia Power to the City. Upon a motion by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried the request was granted. BIDS, CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS 14  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 Upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Johnson and unanimously carried, the following bids, contracts and agreements were approved per the City Manager’s recommendations: Factor’s Walk Wall – East Broad Ramp – Event No. 959. Approval to procure construction services from Collins Construction in the amount of $141,741.00. The construction services will be utilized by Park and Tree to install Dwidag rods, repair and replace stone, install steel plates, repair stair treads, and reset and repoint stone with compatible mortar along the East Broad Ramp. Delivery: 30 Days. Terms: Net 30 Days. Funds are available in the 2013 Budget, Capital Improvement Projects/Other Costs/Historical Wall Preservation (Account No. 311-9207-52842- SQ0603). Guardrail Repair and Installation – Annual Contract – Event No. 1002. Awarded an annual contract to procure guardrail repair and installation services to Savannah River Utilities (Primary) and Leon's Fence & Guardrail (Secondary) in the amount of $81,100.00. The contract will be utilized by Street Maintenance to repair and install guardrails in various locations across the city. Delivery: As Requested. Terms: Net 30 Days. Funds are available in the 2013 Budget, Street Maintenance/Other Contractual Service/ and Construction Supplies & Materials (Account No.101- 2105-51295 and 101-2105-51340). Commercial Refuse Containers – Annual Contract Renewal – Event No. 1129. Renewed an annual contract to procure commercial refuse containers from Wastequip Mfg. Co, LLC in the amount of $77,330.00. The containers will be utilized by Sanitation for commercial refuse disposal. This is the first of two renewal options available. Delivery: As Required. Terms: Net 30 Days. Funds are available in the 2013 Budget, Commercial Refuse/Small Fixed Assets (Account No. 511-7105-51321). Insurance Broker Consultant Services – Annual Contract Renewal – Event No. 1146. Renewed an annual contract to provide insurance broker consulting services from Wells Fargo in the amount of $40,000.00. The consulting services will be used by Risk Management to assist in the management of the City’s various insured and self-funded programs. Services may include review, analysis, recommendation, and placement of all insured and self-funded programs in the areas of workers compensation, safety and loss control, property, casualty and liability coverage. It also includes processing policy change endorsements, policy review and audit and monitoring of appropriate claims. This is the second of four available renewal options available. Funds are available in the 2013 Budget, Risk Management/Property Fund (Account No. 621-9802-51295). Probation Services for Recorder’s Court – Event No. 1092. Approval to award a contract for private probation services to Southeast Corrections, LLC. The Recorder’s Court of Chatham County contracts with a private probation company to provide probation services to offenders sentenced to probation in Recorder’s Court. The probation company shall provide this service at no cost to the Court or to the City of Savannah. The offenders pay the probation company for its services and their fines and fees to Recorder’s Court. The new annual contract term is for the period of March 1, 2013 until February 28, 2014. The method used for this procurement was the Request for Proposal (RFP) which evaluates criteria in addition to cost. The criteria used for this RFP was the agency’s programmable concept, capability/ability to perform, proposed staffing, and benefits to the City (the fee schedule). Responses were received from six proposers. A 15  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 short-list of finalists was established based upon the agencies’ programmable concepts, capabilities/abilities to perform, proposed staffing, and consisted of two vendors to be considered for further evaluation. Both providers are excellent, experienced, financially sound companies with extensive experience with private probation services. The finalist proposals were fully evaluated. An important part of this evaluation was the assessment of which company would not only meet the needs of Recorder’s Court, but also would perform at a level commensurate with the City of Savannah’s standards. Of particular importance was the ability and willingness of the successful vendor to provide full disclosure in reporting fund collections and distribution. Additionally, the Court evaluated closely the companies’ abilities to meet the needs of probationers by working around probationers’ schedules. Finally, the Court also assessed the companies’ educational requirements for its employees, as well as whether the companies paid competitive, full-time wages, as such compensation reduces employee turnover. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. Budgetary funding is not required for this contract as there is no cost to the City of Savannah or to Recorder’s Court. Gas Masks for Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department – Event No. 1159. Approval to procure Avon gas masks and accessories from Dawson Associates in the amount of $37,465.00. The gas masks and accessories will be utilized by the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department to protect police officers from chemical, biological and radiological elements and allow them to breathe in these environments while performing crowd control, or other duties. The reason for the sole source is that this company is the southeast regional distributor for this item and provides additional follow-up services as required by OSHA as part of their pricing. Funds are available in the 2013 Budget, Justice Assistance Grant, Operating Supplies and Materials, JAG Grant 2012-DJ-BX-0849 (Account No. 212-4282-51320- GT0049). Swimming Pool Chemicals – Annual Contract – Event No. 844. Approval to award an annual contract to procure swimming pool chemicals from Savannah Brush & Chemical, Inc. (Items 1- 5) in the amount of $27,063.00 and Leslie's Poolmart, Inc. (Items 6-8) in the amount of $18,735.25 for a grand total of $45,798.25. The swimming pool chemicals will be utilized by Buildings and Grounds for use in City-owned swimming pools throughout the year. The low bid for each item was selected for award. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. Funds are available in the 2013 Budget, Building and Grounds/Chemicals (Account No. 101-6120-51323). Portable Toilet Rental for Tara Feis and St. Patrick’s Day – Annual Contract Renewal - Event No. 1178. Renewed an annual contract to procure portable toilet rentals from United Site Services in the amount of $35,066.20. The 428 portable toilets will be used by the public during the Tara Feis (12 units) and St. Patrick's Day Events (416 units). Once invoiced by Park and Tree, the Savannah Waterfront Association will reimburse the City Department for 81 units located on River Street and the City Market Association will reimburse the City for 40 units located on Bryan Street. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. Funds are available in the 2013 Budget, Park and Tree Department/ Rentals (Account No. 101-6122-51230). Network Equipment Maintenance and Technical Services – Sole Source – Event No. 1181. Awarded an annual contract for data network equipment maintenance from Layer 3 in the amount of $226,309.06. The equipment covered under this maintenance includes: Juniper Networks (Data Center equipment, network switches); Aruba Networks (wireless and mesh 16  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 equipment); Palo Alto Networks (firewall services) and F5 Networks (system load balancing). In previous years, each of these maintenance contracts were awarded separately with differing contract periods. The City has negotiated a single, coterminous maintenance contract which will allow efficient management of these services. Included in this agreement are technical support services for supplemental monitoring and reporting for these critical network components that will facilitate proactive response to issues or problems with equipment in the Information Technology (IT) Data Center. The reason for the sole source is due to the vendor’s extensive knowledge of the City’s network as the City has contracted with this vendor since 2006 establishing and expanding the IT data network. As a result, the vendor is uniquely skilled at troubleshooting and supporting the data network. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. Funds are available in the 2013 Budget Information Technology/Data Processing Equipment Maintenance (Account No. 611-1140-51251). Engineering and Design Services for President Street/General McIntosh Improvements, Randolph Street Water and Sewer Improvements Division (TE0310) - Contract Modification No. 5. Approval of Contract Modification No. 5 to Thomas and Hutton in the amount of $32,700.00. The original contract was for engineering and design services of road improvements including a new four-way intersection of President Street and the new East Boundary Street, realignment of General McIntosh at a new replacement intersection with President Street, modification or possible elimination of the General McIntosh/Harbor Street intersection, the design of a new replacement intersection for General McIntosh/Congress Street/Randolph Street, and the design of required relocation of utilities. This contract modification includes additional services associated with the project due to recent project scope adjustments The current proposed project excavation is adjacent to a fragile 36-inch brick-lined storm water drainage pipe and has potential to expose the storm line to damage during construction. The construction project presents an opportunity to replace this existing line with reinforced concrete pipe while performing other utility line replacements within the excavated roadway. Replacing the existing storm line in the project is an extremely efficient way to eliminate damage potential during adjacent construction, while minimizing the probability of future Randolph Street construction closures for maintenance and replacement of utility lines. Due to the depth of the existing stormwater pipe, and its proximity to adjacent historical structures, the additional services will include geotechnical engineering services to determine subsurface characteristics along the proposed stormwater drainage pipe and sanitary sewer main. A geotechnical evaluation report will be prepared, which shall outline the utility route conditions as well as provide recommendations for pipe bedding and earthwork construction considerations. A pre- construction condition survey of the existing Kehoe building located at the northwest corner of Broughton and Randolph Streets will also be performed as part of these additional services. The cumulative total of the agreement requires Council approval of this modification. The original contract approved by Council in April, 2008 was $725,000.00. The total of all contract modifications to date including this modification is $1,534,700.00 making the contract total price $2,259,700.00. Approval of Contract Modification No. 5 to Thomas and Hutton in the amount of $32,700.00. Funds are available in the 2013 Budget, Capital Improvement Projects/Other Costs/ President Street Improvements (Account No. 311-9207-52842-TE0310). Electrical Parts – Event No. 1014. Awarded an electrical parts contract to Mayer Electric Supply (Primary) in the amount of $38,864.80 and Graybar Electric Co. (Secondary) in the amount of $39,304.30. The contract will be utilized by various City departments to provide electrical parts. 17  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 Proposals were received January 29, 2013. Delivery: As Required. Terms: Net 30 Days. Funds are available in the 2013 Budget, Various Departments/Construction Supplies & Materials/Building Maintenance/Building Repair – (Account No. Various Departments - 51340, 51244, and 51245). Corridor Revitalization Consulting Services. Approval of corridor revitalization consulting services from Huntley Partners in an amount not to exceed $116,953.00. Consulting services will be provided in the service area of strategic planning, funding strategies, and public/private partnership facilitation resulting in comprehensive plans for the redevelopment of multiple City owned parcels. The City of Savannah was awarded Community Development Grant (CDBG) dollars for corridor revitalization planning and streetscape improvements and is at risk of losing funding if no activity is shown by July 10 2013. CDBG funding is available in the amount of $116,953.00 to support Waters Avenue Revitalization and can also be used to support revitalization of other distressed corridors. Plans are to utilize consultant services for revitalization efforts on Waters Avenue, Montgomery Street, and Martin Luther King Jr., Boulevard, the Old Pennsylvania Avenue school site and the former Cultural Arts Center site located at Martin Luther King Jr., Boulevard and Hall Street. Funds are available in (Account No. 221-0000-21620. BG811). Alderman Bell questioned the contractor. Acting City Manager Stephanie Cutter said in July 2012 the City issued an RFP for Economic Development Services Assessment. There were a variety of services that were a part of the proposal. She at this time she was not recommending an Economic Development Assessment. The Huntley group was one of the proposers that had expertise in corridor revitalizations. They have an office in Savannah but the corporate office is in Atlanta. Alderman Osborne said at the last meeting the guidelines were guaranteed on any RFP issued for the Water’s Avenue Revitalization. Alderman Sprague questioned the large area for one consultant. Ms. Cutter said the consultant would be utilized on an as needed basis. The City owns several parcels along the corridor that needs development. This group has planning, engineering, private-public partnership and economic development expertise. They have all the tools needed to help the City develop these properties and to build public-private partnerships so that the cost burden does not rest solely on the City. Water’s Avenue is the first priority to help bring small businesses along that corridor and the contract will be no longer than a year. Alderman Sprague asked if some of the expertise could come from City employees and Ms. Cutter stated the contractor would be working side-by-side with City staff. She said she was not opposed to this service; but wants the City to strive to do more in-house. She also asked if it was a requirement to bring this contract before Council. Ms. Cutter said she made a commitment to bring all consulting contracts before Council, regardless of the cost. Alderman Johnson asked how the City would evaluate the contractor. Ms. Cutter used the Water’s Avenue corridor as an example: the community engagement part has been completed and they have identified the types of services and businesses they want along the corridor. This is how the City will measure the effectiveness of the consultants. Alderman Osborne asked that they have the ability to renew at the end of the year if needed. Alderman Shabazz said the services are for revitalization efforts on Waters Avenue, Montgomery Street, and Martin Luther King Jr., Boulevard, the Old Pennsylvania Avenue school site and the former Cultural Arts Center site located at Martin Luther King Jr., Boulevard and Hall Street. These properties have waited too long for any action and she applauded the City Manager and he staff’s efforts. She said she knows the consultants and how they helped to revitalize the City of Atlanta. She was in favor of moving this project 18  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 forward. Upon a motion by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and carried the request was approved. Alderman Johnson was out of the room. Crushed Stone – Annual Contract – Event No. 1018. Awarded an annual contract to procure crushed stone to Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. in the amount of $175,965.00. The contract will be utilized by Streets Maintenance and other departments to procure crushed stone for various unpaved streets and other locations throughout the city. Although only one bid was received, pricing was solicited from all known providers. Delivery: As Requested. Terms: Net 30 Days. Funds are available in the 2013 Budget, Streets Maintenance/Other Contractual Service and Construction Supplies & Materials (Account No. 101-2105-51295 and 101-2105-51340). Alderman Bell said she was surprised there was only 1 bid submitted. Acting Purchasing Director Joy Kerkhoff said the City solicited 28 bidders and Martin Marietta has had the contract for years. There could be a number of reasons why no one bid. Alderman Sprague stated she did not realize the City had unpaved streets and asked where the City would use the remaining stone. Ms. Kerkhoff said it would be used in other construction projects. Upon a motion by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried the request was granted. Factor’s Walk Cluskey Vault Repair – Event No. 1061. Approval to procure construction services from Coastal Heritage Society in the amount of $47,500.00. The construction services will be utilized by Park and Tree to repair the Factor's Walk Wall near the Cluskey Vaults. Although only one bid was received, pricing was solicited from all known providers. Delivery: As Requested. Terms: Net 30 Days. Funds are available in the 2013 Budget, Capital Improvement Projects/Other Costs/Historical Wall Preservation (Account No. 311-9207-52842- SQ0603). Alderman Sprague asked the plans of the vaults after the repairs and if the public could view it. Ms. Cutter said the Research Library plans to archive the findings and use it as preserving part of Savannah history. They will also conduct tours of the vaults. Cemetery/Park and Tree Director Jerry Flemming said this project does not involve the vault, but is a repair to a crack in the wall and to stabilize the wall. Upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, Seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried the request was granted. Office Supplies – Annual Contract Renewal – Event No. 1171. Renewed an annual contract to procure office supplies from Staples Advantage in the estimated amount of $476,625.48. The contract will be utilized by City staff to procure office supplies, small office equipment and various small furniture items. Staples offers the City a 2% rebate on all orders placed as well as a large order rebate of $6 per order to departments placing orders of $200 or more. The City received $9,532.51 for the 2% rebate and $5,209.00 in large order rebates in 2012. Staples also partners with the City to negotiate directly with the manufacturer of the most ordered toner cartridges for deeper discounts and rebates. This is the second of four renewal options available. B. P. Staples Advantage (D) $ 476,625.48. Funds are available in the 2013 Budget, Various Departments/Office Supplies (Account No. 51306). Alderman Bell asked with more and more offices going paperless is there a decrease in the number of paper being ordered. Ms. Kerkhoff said there was no decrease in the number of copy paper bought. Ms. Cutter pointed out the City has a recycling program and receives $14 a ton. 19  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 Mayor Jackson asked if the City was taking advantage of the state and federal contractors. Ms. Kerkhoff said the City gets a rebate from Staples and state and federal pricing is not based on specific quantities and Staples offer a better price list. Alderman Shabazz pointed out this bid also includes office supplies, small office equipment, various small furniture items and does not reflect paper products only. Upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried the request was granted. Demolition of Structures – Annual Contract – Event No. 829. Awarded an annual contract to procure demolition of structures from Savannah River Utilities Company (Primary) and Seascape Excavation (Secondary) in the amount of $192,793.00. These demolition services will be used throughout the city on an as-needed basis. Delivery: As Required. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders Funds are available in the 2013 Budget, $115,000 from Sanitation Fund/Property Maintenance Enforcement (Account No. 511-7110-51297) and various CIP accounts on an as- needed basis. Alderman Sprague asked an explanation of as-needed basis. Ms. Kerkhoff said the budgeted amount is $192,793 and it would be under that amount. This contract is used by the Property Maintenance Department, but occasionally other departments have a need. They only get paid for what they do – not the entire amount at once. Alderman Osborne asked questioned if the year the City did the 100 worse properties if the monies came from this contract to which Ms. Kerkoff stated it did. Upon a motion by Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried the request was granted. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES Upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried the agenda was amended to include Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Authorities. Upon a motion by Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Hall and unanimously carried Council made the following appointments: COASTAL WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD Brett T. Petrea Jamie Rhodes CODE ENFORCEMENT APPEALS BOARD M. Cody Tharpe Ray J. Vejar CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION Cynthia A. Chambliss Lisa Clark Joyce Piersanti Rene Teran DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH AUTHORITY Allan C. Galis 20  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 GREATER SAVANNAH INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE Mitchell Bush (Re-appointment) James Scott (Re-appointment) HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD OF REVIEW Marjorie Weibe-Reed KEEP SAVANNAH BEAUTIFUL Lewis L. (Roy) Hill Karen Jenkins Betty M. Jones (Re-appointment) Samantha Meier Laura Greene Smith Frances Tukes Wanda L. Williams PARK AND TREE COMMISSION Dolores Dyson Engle Cornelia M. Hartridge (Re-appointment) SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION Sheldon U. Tenenbaum (Re-appointment) SAVANNAH/CHATHAM COUNCIL OF DISABILITY ISSUES Eva D. Elmer Tammy Johnson Letitia N. Robinson SAVANNAH DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL AUTHORITY (SDRA) Joseph N. Bell, III Daniel S. Chase Philip Cooper (Re-appointment) J. Paul Hansen George Ruel Joyner, Jr. John Lewis Tommy Linstroth T. Jerry Lominack (Re-appointment) Richard “Dicky” Mopper Aaron Mowery Maurice Norman Joseph Parker, Jr. Patrick L. Phelps Henry M. Reed, II William H. Stuebe Taylor Watts 21  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/21/2013 SAVANNAH FILM COMMISSION Christopher A. Barbieri (Re-appointment) Deborah Bowen Christine M. Cook (Christy) Staci Donegan Rebecca Henderson Gnann (Re-appointment) Jan S. Kramer TOURISM ADVISORY COMMITTEE Michael T. Owens TRAFFIC CALMING COMMITTEE Sherah Rosen Robert W. Vouk *********************************** Alderman Bell announced a gala March 1st to honor Annette Brock. Alderman Hall extended a Happy Birthday to 80-year old Hank Wilfong and 100-year old Mary Devoe. Sympathy expressed for passing of Judge Bass’ mother Dorothy Bass and Judge Gatson’s mother Lucy Gatson. City Attorney Stillwell said LOST negotiations are going to court. Mayor Jackson announced CPR training is encouraged for all Savannah residents. The Mayor and several Council members were appointed to NLC committees and boards. *********************************** There being no further business, Mayor Jackson declared this meeting of Council adjourned. Dyanne C. Reese, MMC Clerk of Council 22