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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 CITY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA AUGUST 22, 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 Minister Connie Smalls-Williams of St. Paul CME Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENT: Mayor Edna Jackson, Presiding Alderman Tony Thomas, Chairman of Council Alderman Mary Osborne, Vice-Chairman of Council Aldermen Mary Ellen Sprague, Estella Shabazz, Carol Bell, John Hall and Tom Bordeaux Assistant City Manager Peter Shonka City Attorney W. Brooks Stillwell Assistant City Attorneys William W. Shearouse & Lester B. Johnson, III ABSENT: City Manager Stephanie Cutter (on vacation) Mayor Pro-Tem Van Johnson, II (out of town) MINUTES Upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Sprague, unanimous approval was given for the Mayor to sign an affidavit and resolution for an Executive Session held today to discuss litigation where no votes were taken. (SEE RESOLUTIONS). Upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried Summary/Final minutes of the City Council Work Session/City Manager’s Briefing of August 8, 2013 and the Summary/Final Minutes of the City Council Meeting of August 8, 2013. An appearance by Lady Mahogany of Clear Channel Communications to invite the Mayor and Aldermen to a fundraiser for the Blessings in a Backpack program that feeds over 50 children every Friday at Bartow Elementary School. The fundraiser sponsored by Ruel Joyner of 24e, will be held at 24 East Broughton Street on August 29, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. Donations can be made at blessingsinabackpack.org or dropped off at the radio station located at 245 Alfred Street in Garden City. Lady Mahogany also introduced Blessings in a Backpack board member Christopher Middleton. Alderman Bell commended Lady Mahogany for her great work in the community. 1  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 LEGISLATIVE REPORTS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE HEARINGS As advertised, the following alcoholic license petitions were heard. No one appeared in objection to the issuance of these licenses. Kathrine Brown for Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, LLC t/a Mulberry Inn, requesting to transfer a liquor, beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales from Mark Dana at 601 E. Bay Street, which is located between Houston and Price Streets in District 2. (New ownership/management) Upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. Mayor Jackson asked the applicant to identify herself and who she is representing. She stated her name is Kathrine Brown and she is the Director of Sales and Marketing for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and they just purchased the Mulberry Inn on Bay Street. Alderman Bordeaux welcomed Ms. Brown to Savannah and wished her every success. He asked her if she understood having this license is a privilege and comes with certain responsibilities; if she doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations there is a danger she will lose the license, thereby hurting her business and throwing lots of people out of work. She responded yes. He asked if she could read and understand the English language and she responded yes. Alderman Bordeaux thanked her. ************************************* Ashok Patel for Jeshi, Inc t/a 7-11 Minit Store, requesting to transfer a beer and wine (package) license from Kirti Patel at 3700 Waters Avenue, which is located between E. 54th and E. 53rd Streets in District 3. (New ownership/management) Upon a motion by Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. Mayor Jackson asked the applicant to introduce himself. He stated his name is Ashok Patel and he is from Savannah. Alderman Bordeaux welcomed Mr. Patel; asked if was in business with Kirti Patel, if this was just a transfer from Kirti to Ashok and if they were related. Mr. Patel responded yes it was a transfer and Kirti is his nephew. Alderman Bordeaux asked if he understood this is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules and regulations he must abide by; if he doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked and he would be in danger of losing his business and putting people out of work. Mr. Patel responded yes. Alderman Bordeaux asked if he could read and understand the English language and Mr. Patel responded yes. Alderman Bordeaux thanked him. Alderman Hall asked if this was just a license transfer and Mr. Patel responded yes. Alderman Hall stated things were operating very well there and asked if he had experienced any problems at this location. Judee Jones, Revenue Department stated they were not aware of any issues at that site. Alderman Hall said he would like Mr. Patel to acknowledge and join the Edgemere/Sackville Neighborhood Improvement Association; their president is Mrs. Rosa Davis. Mr. Patel stated he sees her every day and supports her as well. Alderman Hall thanked Mr. Patel. 2  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 Jeffrey S. Burcham for Rusty Rudders, LLC t/a Rusty Rudders, requesting a liquor, beer and wine (drink) license at 303 W. River Street, which had a 2012 liquor, beer and wine (drink) license and is located between Barnard Street ramp and Montgomery Street in District 1. (New ownership/management) Upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. Mayor Jackson asked the applicant to identify himself. He stated his name is Jeff Burcham. Alderman Bordeaux asked for clarification about the license issued in 2012. Judee Jones, Revenue Department stated there was a license at this location in 2012 under another ownership. Alderman Bordeaux asked if it was a different business and what it was. Ms. Jones responded yes it was Pegleg Pete. He asked Mr. Burcham if he had a relationship with Pegleg Pete and was his a completely new business. Mr. Burcham responded no and his was a new business. Alderman Bordeaux thanked him and said he had a couple of questions. Alderman Bordeaux asked if understood getting a drink license is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain responsibilities he must abide by; if he doesn’t abide by those responsibilities they will revoke his license, and it would hurt his business and put people out of work. He asked that he comply with those rules and regulations and if he could read and understand the English language and Mr. Burcham responded yes. Alderman Bordeaux thanked him. ************************************* Jennifer Gilroy for Georgia CVS Pharmacy, LLC t/a CVS/Pharmacy No. 5520, requesting a beer and wine (package) license at 5401 Abercorn Street, which is located between DeRenne Avenue and E. 73rd Street in District 4 (New ownership/location) Upon a motion by Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. Mayor Jackson asked the applicant to identify herself. She stated her name is Jennifer Gilroy and she is with CVS Pharmacy. Alderman Bordeaux asked Ms. Gilroy if she was new to Savannah. Ms. Gilroy stated she was fairly new and had been in Savannah for two years. Alderman Bordeaux welcomed her and wished CVS every success at the location. He asked her if she understood getting a package license in the City of Savannah is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules, regulations and ordinances she and CVS must abide by; if she allows too much loitering, sells to underage people and does any number of things that violates the ordinances the license can be revoked. Ms. Gilroy responded yes. Alderman Bordeaux asked if she promised to comply with those ordinances and if she could read and understand the English language and Ms. Gilroy responded yes. Alderman Bordeaux thanked her. Alderman Sprague stated that this new CVS is in her district and that corner is a very public location. She wished her every success in her business and asked her to please maintain the business so the entire location becomes inviting and not an eyesore. Ms. Gilroy stated that the City’s success is their success. Alderman Shabazz asked if CVS planned to get more lighting on the property. Ms. Gilroy stated she didn’t know if that was currently in the plan. They did have some zoning issues, but she would send this up to her supervisors. Alderman Sprague stated she would review the zoning and resident concerns and get back to Council with her findings. 3  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 ZONING HEARINGS Continued from June 27, 2013. Russell Steven Varnadoe (13-000957-ZA), requesting a text amendment to Section 8-3025(b) the B & I Use Schedule of the City of Savannah Zoning Ordinance to amend use number seven (7) Hotel or Apartment Hotel. The Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) recommends approval of the petitioner’s requested amendment. The B-C zoning district is designed to accommodate large scale commercial uses. Use number seven (7) of the Use Table, Hotel or Apartment Hotel, although having been allowed by practice is technically prohibited in the Zoning Ordinance in the B-C district. The most likely scenario by which this use has been prohibited is simply a long standing oversight. Recommend referring the text amendment and a related rezoning request back to MPC for reconsideration as part of a comprehensive review of zoning and land use along the Ogeechee Road corridor now underway. MPC staff would review the definitions in the current Ordnance associated with Hotels and Apartment Hotels, the appropriateness of the use in various zoning districts and the potential for use conditions to be added under certain circumstances, as well as the specific rezoning request from Mr. Varnadoe for Arbor Cottages. Alderman Shabazz asked for clarification on this text amendment request. Marcus Lotson with MPC stated the City Manager has recommended it be referred back to MPC and they agreed. At the same time this request was submitted, the Planning Commission had also asked their staff to do a more comprehensive review of the Ogeechee Road area in general. This would provide the opportunity for MPC to look at Ogeechee Road in terms of zoning and the definitions of hotels and apartment hotels. This recommendation will become a part of the overall zoning study of that area. Alderman Shabazz stated she has reviewed a lot of properties on Ogeechee Road and found a lot of people staying in those hotels as residents. She asked Mr. Lotson how this issue can be remedied or controlled. Mr. Lotson responded minimum versus long-term stay is one of the issues they will review in this study. Upon a motion by Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried to refer back to MPC for reconsideration. ************************************* Michael Mock, Agent for Wardlaw Investments of Savannah, LLC, Owner (13-003371- ZA), requesting to rezone 6301 Chief O.F. Love Road from P-RM-1.4 (Planned Multi-Family Residential 1.4 Units per Acre) to P-RM-1.6 (Planned Multi-Family Residential 1.6 Units per Acre). MPC recommends approval. The proposed P-RM-1.6 classification is appropriate for this development and would allow residential development at only a slightly higher density than the present zoning district. This increase is negligible and will not impact any development standards. (The attached letter requests approval today of the rezoning ordinance which is Item 20.) Recommend approval. Marcus Lotson with MPC stated this property is an existing condominium development off Highway 17 just west of the Bamboo Farms. When it was developed in 2005, it was in the County then rezoned and brought into the city. The former developer established eight condominium buildings on that site. At that time, there was actually room for a ninth building but it was not developed. The current zoning limits the density so they cannot develop the last building; there is also room for parking. The new property owner would like to develop the last 4  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 condominium on the site and the Planning Commission recommends approval of the zoning change. Alderman Shabazz asked if the new building will face 17 or will there be some type of interior positioning. Mr. Lotson stated this last building faces interior to the development and is somewhat at the end of the parking lot. Upon a motion by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried. ************************************* Colleen Smith, Owner/Applicant (13-003286-ZA), requesting Special Uses to allow a specialty restaurant; a banquet hall; general office space; an art studio/gallery (Education); and, eight residential duplexes at 5715 Skidaway Road, with conditions. MPC recommends approval. The proposed Special Uses meet all of the criteria set forth in the Zoning Ordinance for approval. However, the proposed Special Uses are not consistent with the Tricentennial Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. Because of this, the approval of the Special Uses should be conditioned upon the approval of a change to the Future Land Use Map from Civic/Institutional to Commercial Neighborhood. (See Item 11.) Recommend approval of the MPC recommendation. Marcus Lotson with MPC stated Items 10 and 11 are components of a two-part petition. Item 10 is a special use request for 5715 Skidaway Road and Item 11 is a request to amend the future land use designation of that property upon approval of Item 10. In 1933, the building was developed as a retirement home for men. In 1978 the property was rezoned to the current zoning classification and the present owner is requesting a zoning change for special uses. This property has been vacant on and off over the years and the Planning Commission believes the proposed special uses can be made appropriate at this location with their recommended conditions. Alderman Hall stated he is happy that Ms. Smith is breathing new life into the old structure as it will add something special to the Skidaway Road corridor. The neighborhood association is firmly behind the change and he is 100 percent for it as well. Alderman Osborne stated after reviewing the requested uses for the property, she believes they are all compatible. Alderman Sprague asked for clarification on the 35 students. Mr. Lotson stated one of the proposed uses is an art gallery and art students will use it. Alderman Sprague then asked if the art gallery would be renting the duplexes. Mr. Lotson responded not necessarily as it will be open to the public in terms of renting. Colleen Smith introduced herself and stated the art gallery is actually a community gallery for citizens of Savannah. They will also have a website where the public can register for various types of art classes at the gallery. Ms. Smith then introduced Brian Torres, former co-owner of Eos and current owner of Form Savannah who will work with Ms. Smith on the project. He will manage the alcohol approval process and open the business. Alderman Sprague asked if this will also be open to the public and Mr. Torres responded yes. Alderman Thomas asked when they anticipated this would get underway. Ms. Smith stated they plan to get started immediately and invited Council to stop by for a tour of the property. Upon a motion by Alderman Sprague, seconded by Alderman Hall and unanimously carried. 5  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 Metropolitan Planning Commission (13-003286-ZA), recommending to change the future land use category of the property identified as 5715 Skidaway Road (PIN 2-0141-05-005) from Civic/Institutional to Commercial-Neighborhood. Recommend approval. Upon a motion by Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried. ************************************* Metropolitan Planning Commission (13-002493-ZA), recommending to amend Article A, Sec. 8-3002 Definitions; and Article B, Sec. 8-3025(a) C & R Districts Use Schedule; Sec. 8-3025(b) B & I Use Schedule; Sec. 8-3028(d) Victorian District Permitted Uses; Sec. 8-3039(b)(1) Cultural Facilities; Sec. 8-3040(b)(1) Cultural Facilities; and Sec. 8-3047(e)(1)b. Cultural Facilities. The purpose of the proposed text amendment is to ensure consistency in the manner in which public and private schools are allowed by combining those school types into one use and defining the use. Consistency in terminology and defining the use as proposed will also prevent commercial schools from locating in single-family residential zoning districts. Recommend approval. Marcus Lotson with MPC stated this is a text amendment to provide a definition for public and private schools which is missing from the ordinance. In the past, there has been a loophole for private schools (i.e. massage therapy or tennis school) to obtain Zoning Board of Appeals approval to be established within residential neighborhoods. This text amendment would close that loophole, establish a definition for public or private schools, remove public schools from the definition of the use “public use “ and to add that definition where appropriate within the zoning ordinance. Alderman Sprague asked how schools like massage therapy are defined. Mr. Lotson stated that commercial and vocational schools are already separate uses within the zoning ordinance so they would fall under those categories and be allowed in commercial zoning districts. She asked for clarification on the use of Victorian in the description and Mr. Lotson stated that is the language used in the zoning section of the ordinance. Alderman Shabazz asked if charter schools would be allowed in this district. Mr. Lotson stated that K-12 charter schools would be allowed as private schools in the same zoning district as typical public schools. Upon a motion by Alderman Sprague, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried. PETITIONS Lisa Watson of Plan It Green Design, LLC, representing Janice Brodhead and Kristin Russell of Brighter Day (Tenant/Business Owners) and Savannah American Legion Post 135 (Property Owner) – Petition 120679, requesting that the City allow encroachment within the Park Avenue right-of-way for the installation of landscaping elements within the treelawn to include new brick paving, a raised planter and new plantings/trees. The subject property is specifically located at 13 E. Park Avenue, across from the south end of Forsyth Park, between Bull and Drayton Streets. The improvements will add to the existing landscape elements and are meant to improve the safety and pedestrian access as well as beautify the landscape. This request has been reviewed by Public Works and Water Resources, Sanitation, Development Services, and Park and Tree with no objections offered, however approval is subject to the property owner assuming all responsibility for injuries or damages to third parties as a result of the encroachments. The City will be held harmless for maintenance and liability of the proposed 6  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 encroachments. The City reserves the right to complete maintenance work in this area, which may include removal of the encroaching items as needed, and will not be responsible for restoring any of the affected areas. All sidewalk improvements, additions, installation, replacements, and/or modifications must be done in accordance to City standards and must meet the latest ADA and Life Safety requirements. The property owner should be advised that such encroachment grants no ownership rights to the property and that, if ever required, the encroaching item(s) must be removed at the petitioner or property owner’s expense upon request of the City. Upon a motion by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. ************************************* Roy Ogletree of Ogletree Design, representing Harley Krinsky of Lookin Good Properties LLC (property owner) – Petition 120680, requesting that the City allow encroachment within the Perry, Houston, and McDonough Streets right-of-way for the construction of stoops, chimneys, and gates with associated equipment per the development project of five (5) townhomes. The subject property is specifically located at Perry Street between Houston and E. Broad, adjacent to Crawford Square, with addresses 228 and 230 Houston Street and 540, 542, and 544 E. Perry Street. This request has been reviewed by Public Works and Water Resources, Sanitation, Development Services, and Park and Tree with no objections offered, however approval is subject to the property owner assuming all responsibility for injuries or damages to third parties as a result of the encroachments. The City will be held harmless for maintenance and liability of the proposed stoops, chimneys, and gates with their associated operating equipment. All sidewalk improvements, additions, installation, replacements, and/or modifications must be done in accordance to City standards and must meet the latest ADA and Life Safety requirements. The property owner should be advised that such encroachment grants no ownership rights to the property and that, if ever required, the encroaching items must be removed at the property owner’s expense upon request of the City. Upon a motion by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. ************************************* Dr. Jerry Williams of Urgent Care 24/7 Midtown (Tenant/Business Owner), on behlaf of West Realty Interests, LLC (Property Owner) – Petition 120683, requesting that the City allow encroachment within the Sanders Street and E. DeRenne Avenue right-of-ways for an existing fence to remain. The subject property is 1202 E. DeRenne Avenue. The fence, as installed by Dr. Williams, runs the west and east side property lines, and was installed to provide security for his business. On the west, the fence was installed approximately 2’-8” over the property line into the Sanders Street right-of-way. On the east, the fence extends 8” past the front property line into the DeRenne Street right-of-way. This request has been reviewed by Public Works and Water Resources and Development Services. Regarding the Sanders Street encroachment, at such time as the fencing is replaced, a new petition for encroachment shall be required and will be reviewed for acceptability at that time. Approval of the Sanders Street encroachment is not intended nor shall be construed as an allowable encroachment in perpetuity. Regarding the DeRenne Street encroachment, Public 7  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 Works and Water Resources is opposed to the request as it will create a conflict with the proposed Project DeRenne Improvements. Any and all approvals are subject to the property owner assuming all responsibility for injuries or damages to third parties as a result of the encroachment(s). The City will be held harmless for maintenance and liability of the fence, reserves the right to remove the fence for emergency or maintenance reasons, and will not be responsible for restoring the fence. Recommend approval to allow encroachment within the Sanders Street right-of-way for an existing fence as requested by Dr. Jerry Williams. The petitioner and property owner should be advised that such encroachment grants no ownership rights to the property and that, if ever required, the encroaching item(s) must be removed at the petitioner or property owner’s expense upon request of the City. Recommend further that the petitioner be required to remove the portion of fence that extends beyond the property line and into the DeRenne Street right-of-way. Alderman Sprague asked when the fence was put in and why was there a delay with the request. Mr. Shonka responded a few years ago, but he wasn’t exactly certain of the date. The applicant may not have known the location of the right-of-way and just put the fence up. Upon a motion by Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. ************************************* Ann Cosnahan of Braddy Electric Company (Property Owner) – Petition 120603, requesting that the City declare surplus a portion of 34th Street Lane located between Waters Avenue and Live Oak Street, and a secondary lane running parallel to Waters Avenue between 34th and 35th Streets in order that Braddy Electric, as adjacent property owners, may acquire such portions. This request has been reviewed by Public Works and Water Resources, Sanitation, Development Services, Fire and Emergency Services, and Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department. Staff noted that at least one resident uses the 34th Street Lane to access the rear of their property therefore the lane is considered opened and used. Closure of a portion of 34th Street Lane in conjunction with closure of the Waters Avenue. Lane would leave an open public lane providing ingress without egress. Robert Wilson (resident at 1807 Live Oak Street, who abuts the lane) also provided a letter expressing his objection to the closure request, specific to the ingress/egress issues. He feels that it is not in the best interest of the neighborhood and obtained supporting signatures by a majority of other property owners that would also be affected. Recommend denial of the request that the City declare surplus a portion of 34th Street Lane located between Waters Avenue and Live Oak Street, and a secondary lane running parallel to Waters Avenue between 34th and 35th Streets, as requested by Ann Cosnahan through Petition 120603 (The petition has been withdrawn). 8  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 ORDINANCES Second Readings Ordinance read for the first time in Council August 8, 2013, then by unanimous consent of Council read a second time August 22, 2013. Upon a motion by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Osborne and carried to continue to September 5, 2013. Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance Amendment – Licensing Of Breweries. An ordinance to amend Division ll, Part 6, Licensing and Regulation, Chapter 1, Businesses and Occupations, Article H, Alcoholic Beverages of the Code of the City of Savannah, Georgia (2003) to provide for the licensing of breweries within the City; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes. Recommend continuing to September 5, 2013 for a meeting with the West Savannah Neighborhood Association. ************************************* Ordinance read for the first time in Council August 8, 2013, then by unanimous consent of Council read a second time August 22, 2013. Upon a motion by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Osborne and carried to continue to September 5, 2013. Revenue Ordinance of 2013 Amendment – Brewery License Fees. An ordinance to amend the Revenue Ordinance of 2013, Article Y, Business Tax, Section 30 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses of the City of Savannah, Georgia (2013) to provide for brewery license fees within the City; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes. Recommend continuing to September 5, 2013 for a meeting with the West Savannah Neighborhood Association. First and Second Readings Ordinance read for the first time in Council August 22, 2013, then by unanimous consent of Council read a second time August 22, 2013, placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Sprague and carried. Rezone 11903 Middleground Road (13-002391-ZA). An ordinance to rezone 11903 Middleground Road from R-6 (Single-Family Residential) to PUD-IS-B (Planned Unit Development Institutional) and allow a boutique as a special use specific to this property. Recommend approval. 9  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ITS PRESENT R-6 ZONING CLASSIFICATION TO A PUD-IS-B 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 be rezoned from its present R-6 zoning classification to a PUD-IS-B zoning classification: LEGAL DESCRIPTION Commencing from a point[X: 968759.927455 Y: 724485.468606] located at the approximate intersections of the centerlines of Dutchtown Road and Middleground Road and proceeding in a Southwesterly direction: S 38-42-59 W, along the centerline of the Middleground Road for approximate distance of 215 ft. to a point[X: 968625.404115 Y: 724317.654232], said point being, THE POINT OF BEGINNING thence proceeding in a Northwesterly direction: N 55-51-23 W along a line, for an approximate distance of: 380.336 ft. to a point; thence proceeding in a Southwesterly direction: S 15-48-48 W, along a line, for an approximate distance of: 119 ft. to a point; thence proceeding in a Southeasterly direction: S 55-5-16 E, along a line, for an approximate distance of: 333 ft. to a point[X: 968551.560631 Y: 724225.536702]; thence proceeding in a Northeasterly direction: N 38-42-59 E, along the centerline of Middleground Road for approximate distance of: 118 ft. to a point[X: 968625.404115 Y: 724317.65423]; said point being, THE POINT OF BEGINNING The property is further identified by the Property Identification Number as follows: 2-0702-02-005 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 23rd day of July, 2013, a copy of said notice being attached hereto and made a part hereof. 10  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 SECTION 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ADOPTED AND APPROVED: August 8, 2013. MPC FILE NO.:13-002391-ZA ************************************* Ordinance read for the first time in Council August 22, 2013, then by unanimous consent of Council read a second time August 22, 2013, placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Sprague and carried. Rezone 6301 Chief O.F. Love Road (13-003371-ZA). An ordinance to rezone 6301 Chief O.F. Love Road from P-RM-1.4 (Planned Multi-Family Residential 1.4 Units per Acre) to P-RM-1.6 (Planned Multi-Family Residential 1.6 Units per Acre). Recommend approval. AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ITS PRESENT P-RM-1.4 ZONING CLASSIFICATION TO A P-RM-1.6 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 be rezoned from its present P-RM-1.4 zoning classification to a P-RM-1.6 zoning classification: LEGAL DESCRIPTION Commencing from a point[ X: 930788.074153 Y: 726553.719296] located at the approximate intersections of the centerlines of Litchfield Drive & Chief O.F. Love Drive, thence proceeding in a Southwesterly direction along the centerline of Chief O.F. Love Drive for an approximate distance of 132.375 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a S 30-53-35 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 260.226 ft. to a point [ X: 930790.863748 Y: 726310.179546], said point being, THE POINT OF BEGINNING, thence continuing in a S 30-53-35 E direction along the same line for an approximate distance of 1115.55 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a S 40- 11-27 W direction along a line for an approximate distance of 640.66 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 81-42-6 W direction along a line for an approximate distance of 1560.043 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 8-17-52 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 445.348 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 10-23-7 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 79.744 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 15-1-40 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 98.105 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 19-59-11 E 11  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 direction along a line for an approximate distance of 91.977 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 24-50-26 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 91.944 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 29-26-22 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 85.833 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 33-58-3 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 85.91 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 38-26-18 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 85.857 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 42-46-32 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 79.698 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 46-47- 23 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 73.575 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 50-54-37 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 85.839 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 55-26-31 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 85.832 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 59-46-1 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 79.372 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 42-58-21 W direction along a line for an approximate distance of 56.553 ft. to a point, a point located on the approximate centerline of Chief O.F. Love Drive, thence proceeding in a Northeasterly direction along the centerline of Chief O.F. Love Drive for an approximate distance of 295.724 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a S 11-22-26 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 208.226 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 80-22-15 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 116.99 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a S 0-41-45 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 209.04 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 61-33-11 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 55.59 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 45-2-39 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 38.41 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 88-26- 11 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 36.54 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a S 62-9-1 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 70.181 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 15-42-19 W direction along a line for an approximate distance of 94.91 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 74-4-45 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 71.099 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 44-50-42 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 28.737 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 34-24-17 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 35.577 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a N 63-21- 33 E direction along a line for an approximate distance of 107.149 ft. to a point [ X: 930790.863748 Y: 726310.179546], said point being, THE POINT OF BEGINNING P.I.N.: 2-1029-06-001 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 6th day of August, 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: AUGUST 22, 2013. MPC FILE NO.: 13-003371-ZA 12  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 Ordinance read for the first time in Council August 22, 2013, then by unanimous consent of Council read a second time August 22, 2013, placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and carried. Parking – North side of 100 Block of E. 61st Street. An ordinance to amend the City Code to allow parking on the north side of E. 61st Street between Habersham and Abercorn Streets in designated parking wells. (The Traffic Engineering Report was approved August 8, 2013.) Alderman Sprague asked when the street would be opened and Mr. Shonka responded he wasn’t sure about the north side, but thought they would open up one lane soon and then both lanes when construction was complete. 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 TO INCLUDE DELETE EAST 61ST STREET On the north side of East 61st Street between Habersham Street and Abercorn Street. SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ADOPTED AND APPROVED: AUGUST 8, 2013. 13  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 Ordinance read for the first time in Council August 22, 2013, then by unanimous consent of Council read a second time August 22, 2013, placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Sprague and carried with Alderman Bordeaux vote against adoption. Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance Amendment – Home Brew Special Events. An ordinance to amend Division II, Part 6, Licensing and Regulation, Chapter 1, Businesses and Occupations, Article H, Alcoholic Beverages of the Code of the City of Savannah, Georgia (2003) to provide for the licensing of home brew special events within the City; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes. Alderman Bordeaux asked for clarification of the malt beverage definition under this ordinance. Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Herman responded the City has their own definition that incorporates the state’s definition. The City uses malt beverage as a general term and it’s not further defined. The City was only trying to incorporate the specific section that talks about home brew special events. Alderman Bordeaux asked if this was time-sensitive and Attorney Herman stated that there will be a home brew special event occurring before the next City Council meeting. Alderman Bordeaux stated he would like to revisit this in three weeks. Attorney Herman stated they are in the process of redrafting the alcohol ordinance and this will certainly be an item that will be addressed. Alderman Hall asked where he would get approval for home brewing. Attorney Herman stated he would apply for a permit through the Revenue Department for a private event. Alderman Bordeaux asked did premise mean a public place or a private residence and can these events be held in a private residence. Attorney Herman responded premise is construed as someplace public and home brewing events cannot be held in a private residence. Alderman Thomas asked how all of these issues came about simultaneously and Attorney Herman responded the state law regarding home brewing just passed July 2013. AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND DIVISION II, PART 6, LICENSING AND REGULATION, CHAPTER 1, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, ARTICLE H, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA (2003) TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING OF HOME BREW SPECIAL EVENTS WITHIN THE CITY; TO PROVIDE FOR EFFECTIVE DATES; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; 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 Part 6, Licensing and Regulation, Chapter 1, Businesses and Occupations, Article H., Alcoholic Beverages § 6-1203 Definitions be amended by adding thereto: 14  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 “(j) Home brew special event includes contests, tastings, judging and other similar such events that occur at locations outside of private residences and which otherwise do not constitute premises under this Article, where malt beverages that have been manufactured in a private residence are consumed by participants in and judges of such events.” And § 6-1204. Application for license; applicant; contents of application be amended by adding thereto: “(a)(2) Home Brew Special Events The provisions of O.C.G.A. § 3-5-4 are hereby adopted. Malt beverages brewed in a person’s private residence may be removed from a private residence and utilized in home brew special events, as defined in this Article, in a quantity not to exceed 25 gallons and otherwise provided such removal complies with the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 3-5-4. Prior to conducting a home brew special event, the sponsor shall apply for and obtain a home brew special event permit on a form provided by the Office of The Revenue Director.” SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ADOPTED AND APPROVED: AUGUST 22, 2013. ************************************* Ordinance read for the first time in Council August 22, 2013, then by unanimous consent of Council read a second time August 22, 2013, placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Osborne and carried. Revenue Ordinance of 2013 Amendment – Home Brew Special Event Licensing Fees. An ordinance to amend the Revenue Ordinance of 2013, Article Y, Business Tax, Section 30 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses of the City of Savannah, Georgia (2013) to provide for home brew special event licensing fees within the City; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes. AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE REVENUE ORDINANCE OF 2013, ARTICLE Y. BUSINESS TAX, SECTION 30. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA (2013) TO PROVIDE FOR HOME BREW SPECIAL EVENT LICENSING FEES WITHIN THE CITY; TO PROVIDE FOR EFFECTIVE DATES; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 15  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 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 Article Y. Business Tax, Section 30. Alcoholic Beverage Licenses, Subsection (A) License Fees of the 2013 Revenue Ordinance be amended by adding thereto: NAICS LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS FEE HOME BREW SPECIAL EVENT $50.00 SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ADOPTED AND APPROVED: AUGUST 22, 2013. RESOLUTIONS A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AFFIDAVIT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah as follows: At the meeting held on the 22nd day of August, 2013 the Council entered into a closed session for the purpose of discussing litigation. At the close of the discussions upon this subject, the Council reentered into open session and herewith takes the following action in open session: 1. The actions of Council and the discussions of the same regarding the matter set forth for the closed session purposes are hereby ratified; 2. Each member of this body does hereby confirms that to the best of his or her knowledge, the subject matter of the closed session was devoted to matters within the specific relevant exception(s) as set forth above; 3. The presiding officer is hereby authorized and directed to execute an affidavit, with full support of the Council in order to comply with O.C.G.A. §50-14-4(b); 17 4. The affidavit shall be included and filed with the official minutes of the meeting and shall be in a form as required by the statute. RESOLUTION Sale of Surplus Property (0 E. 36th Street) to Christopher Page – RFP Event No. 1596. A resolution to authorize granting a deed to Christopher Page of Black Fin Properties, LLC in consideration of an accepted bid of $5,700.00 in response to RFP Event No. 1596. On May 16, 2013, Council approved Petition 120446 in which Christopher Page requested the City declare surplus the property located adjacent to 650 E. 36th Street (known as 0 E. 36th Street, PIN 2- 0064-19-014), in order to offer it for sale. The property, legally described as Lot 13, Blk E Glatigny Ward, is a 30’ x 92’ vacant lot which the City acquired and has had ownership since 1944. 16  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 The property was advertised for sale via RFP Event No. 1596 with a minimum bid request of $5,700.00. Two bids were received, one from Christopher Page of Black Fin Properties, LLC in the amount of $5,700.00 with the intent of using the property as a sideyard, and one from GBU Construction, LLC in the amount of $6,150.00 with the intent of constructing a new (3) bedroom/(2) bathroom single family home. The RFP states that preference will be given to stakeholders, including adjacent and neighboring property owners. Use of the property as a sideyard to an existing residence is considered a more desirable use, and eliminates any potential negative impact of an overly dense neighborhood. Recommend accepting the qualifying bid of $5,700.00 submitted by Christopher Page and selling 0 E. 36th Street, PIN 2-0064-19-014, to Mr. Page. Further recommend approval of the resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Deed conveying Lot 13, Blk E Glatigny Ward to Christopher Page. Upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE GRANTING A DEED TO CHRISTOPHER PAGE OF BLACK FIN PROPERTIES, LLC IN CONSIDERATION OF AN ACCEPTED BID OF $5,700.00 IN RESPONSE TO RFP EVENT No. 1596 WHEREAS, the within described property was declared surplus to the City’s needs on May 16, 2013; and WHEREAS, pursuant to O.C.G.A §36-37-6 said property was offered for sale by a Request for Proposal (event no. 1596), through an advertisement in the Savannah Morning News, the legal organ in and for said County, and on the City of Savannah official web page; and WHEREAS, Christopher Page offered an acceptable bid with the best use per the City’s interest, in the amount of $5,700.00 as provided in the conditions of the proposed sale as advertised; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah accepted said proposal and approved the conveyance of said property on August 22, 2013; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah in regular meeting of Council assembled, that the City Manager be authorized and directed to execute and deliver a Deed to Christopher Page of Black Fin Properties, LLC, and the Clerk of Council to attest said Deed and affix the City’s seal. All that certain lot, parcel or tract of land situate, lying and being in the City of Savannah, County of Chatham, and State of Georgia, known Lot 13, Glatigny Ward, Sub 9. Said lot being bounded as follows: On the north by 35th Street Lane; on the East by Lot 12, said Ward; on the South by 36th Street; and on the West by Lot 14, said Ward, and further identified as PIN 2-0064-19-014. ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 22ND day of AUGUST, 2013. 17  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 MISCELLANEOUS Reschedule Three Council Meetings. Reschedule the Council meeting of November 14, 2013 to Monday, November 18, 2013 due to the National League of Cities; the meeting of November 28, 2013 to Wednesday, November 27, 2013 due to Thanksgiving; and the meeting of December 26, 2013 to Monday, December 23, 2013 due to Christmas. Mayor Jackson recommended they revisit this and asked the Clerk of Council to meet with Alderman Sprague, get some additional alternative dates for these meetings and send to Council for review. Upon a motion by Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried for continuance to September 5, 2013 with Alderman Hall opposed. Mayor Jackson acknowledged Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which starts Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at dusk and ends Friday, September 6, 2013 at sundown. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING REPORTS Stop Control on Greenbriar Lane. Traffic Engineering has reviewed conditions on Greenbriar Lane at the intersections of Greenbriar Drive and Greenbriar Court based on citizen concerns. Greenbriar Lane serves to link Greenbriar Court to Greenbriar Drive, providing connectivity to Savannah Country Day School, the Windsor Forest neighborhood and ultimately, Abercorn Street. Traffic volumes have increased on all three streets since the closing of the Willow Street entrance to Savannah Country Day School. The traffic volume increase, coupled with one correctable and one uncorrectable crash in the past three years indicate the need for full STOP control at both intersections, which are currently controlled by yield signs. Recommend that stop signs be installed on both ends of Greenbriar Lane to make Greenbriar Lane stop for Greenbriar Drive and Greenbriar Court. Upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried. BIDS, CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS Vietnam Memorial Repairs – Event No. 1570. Approval to procure monument restoration services from Coastal Heritage Society in the amount of $60,000.00 Conservation (Account No. 311-9207-52842-SQ0807). The monument restoration services will be utilized by Park and Tree to restore the Vietnam Memorial in Emmett Park. Alderman Sprague stated she was delighted the Vietnam Memorial will be repaired. She recently visited the World War II Memorial, noticed there were some serious problems with the wooden steps and asked if they would be taken care of. Mr. Shonka stated initially the Veteran’s Council was going to build a certain kind of step, but later changed their mind and decided to do a different type. Before they appear before the Monument’s Commission they have to come up with a sample which they have yet to do. The City has repeatedly asked about the status of this and have been waiting for the Veteran’s Council to come forward and complete the project. Mr. Shonka stated he will contact them again. Alderman Sprague said this is a real hazard, looks awful and appears as though the City does not care about World War II Veterans. Mayor Jackson asked if someone would check the African American Monument’s condition for 18  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 structural damage and trash removal around the building. Upon a motion by Alderman Sprague, seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried. ************************************* Upon a motion by Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried, the following bids, contracts and agreements were approved per the City Manager’s recommendations: Deferred from August 8, 2013. Little Neck Road Improvements – New Hampstead High School – Event No. 1490. Approval to award a construction contract for Little Neck Road improvements at New Hampstead High School to Carroll & Carroll, in the amount of $398,993.55 (Account No. 311-9207-52842-TE0816). The project involves the installation of approximately 3,000 linear feet of pavement and appropriate traffic control measures. The entrance improvements and the lane configurations allow for vehicles to turn left off of Little Neck Road, while allowing thru traffic to bypass around vehicles making a left turning movement into the school. GDOT has committed to reimburse the City $200,000 for this project. ************************************* Amendment No.1 to Agreement between the Department of the Army and City of Savannah, Georgia for the Savannah Harbor Ecosystem Restoration Study. Authorization for the City Manager to execute contract amendment with the Department of the Army for the Harbor Eco System Restoration Study. This study commenced in August 1999 to asses water resources needed in the Savannah River Basin pursuant of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996. The amended term will allow for the increase in in-kind services to apply to work under the Agreement dated August 2, 1995 thus reducing the City’s share of estimated study costs ($1,300,000) to as much as $0. The reduction in the City’s share will be the value of in-kind services performed by City staff throughout the duration of the agreement. ************************************* Civic Center Chairs – Event No. 1551. Approval to procure 900 chairs and four chair racks from SBD Commercial Interiors in the amount of $93,676.00 (Account No. 311-9207-52812- CC0903). These chairs will be used in the Savannah Civic Center to replace the existing chairs that are broken and present safety hazards. ************************************* Civic Center Loading Dock – Event No. 1558. Approval to procure construction services from Arentz Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $70,379.00 (Account No. 311-9207-52842-CC0203). The construction services will be utilized by Development Services to construct a new permanent loading dock structure to replace the existing temporary dock extension at the Savannah Civic Center. ************************************* Helicopter UHF Video Downlink Feed – Event No. 1648. Approval to procure UHF video downlink equipment from BMS in the amount of $47,789.88 (Account No. 311-9207-52842- OP0136). This equipment will be mounted on the Civic Center roof and will provide a 19  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 permanent downlink connection for video from the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Department (SCMPD) helicopter to be seen on the network in real-time. This will be valuable during large events and festivals as well as for in-progress crimes. The sole source is required because BMS is the manufacturer of the SCMPD helicopter uplink system, and it is critical to ensure these systems are compatible and have the proper connection frequency for the equipment's operation. ************************************* Machine Shop and Welding Services – Annual Contract Renewal – Event No. 1646. Approval to renew an annual contract for machine shop and welding services with P & O Machine Shop (Items 1 & 2) in the amount of $39,300.00 and with L & H Welding (Items 3 & 4) in the amount of $15,710.00 for a contract total of $55,010.00 (Account No. Various Departments-51295). The services will be used by various City departments to complete needed maintenance and repairs to equipment and machinery. ************************************* River Street Bollards – Event No. 1528. Approval to procure construction services for bollards on River Street to PINCO in the amount of $37,200.00 (Account No. 311-9207-52842-PT0801). The project includes the design, fabrication, removal, and installation of twelve concrete bollards along the River Walk. ************************************* Civic Center Marquee Repairs– Emergency Purchase – Event No. 1649. Approval to procure repairs to the marquee for the Civic Center in the amount of $68,865.00 (Account No. 311-9207- 52812-CC0903). The current marquee is not operational at this time and requires replacement of all LED’s and related electronic equipment. Until the marquee is repaired, the Civic Center is unable to promote upcoming events and is receiving negative feedback from clients as to why events are not being promoted. Additionally, not all Civic Center events are ticketed, making exposure on the marquee very important to events’ promotion. Because the marquee is so visible at a main entrance into the downtown area, it needs to be functioning properly. In order to prevent this occurrence in the future, a maintenance contract will also be purchased from the vendor to maintain the marquee. The first year’s service agreement is included in this purchase. ************************************* Motorola Service Agreement – Sole Source – Event No. 1652. Approval to award a six-month service agreement to Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $99,959.16 (Account No. 611- 1140-51251). The service agreement will be used by the IT Mobile Shop to provide 800 Mhz radio system equipment and infrastructure repair, technical support services, and on-site response for police dispatch and operator positions. The reason that this is a sole source is because Motorola is the original provider of the equipment already in use throughout the City, and it is critical to have maintenance and support from the original provider to ensure authorized, knowledgeable, and timely vendor support if and when it is necessary. ************************************* Waters Avenue Streetscape Design Services - Event No. 1345. Approval to award a contract for consultant design services to Wolverton and Associates in the amount of $249,000.00 (Account No. 311-9207-52842-PD0309). The consultant services will include the design of the 20  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 Waters Avenue Streetscapes between Victory Drive and Wheaton Street. The design of this project will be similar to the streetscape project on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and is expected to be constructed in multiple phases with the area between 37th and Anderson Streets being completed first. The purpose of this project is to beautify the corridor in order to stimulate economic development by installing brick sidewalks, stamped concrete crosswalks, decorative lighting, upgraded crosswalks for ADA accessibility, and landscaping. Alderman Osborne stated the streetscape for Waters Avenue will be very similar to the one on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. The streetscape is beautiful, well accepted and everyone is looking forward to it. Alderman Shabazz stated in the future maybe a streetscape could be constructed on the Montgomery Street corridor as well. ************************************* Boats for Savannah Fire and Emergency Services - Event No. 1583. Approval to procure two Carolina Skiff boats from Custom Marine in the amount of $35,000.00 (Account No. 212-3114- 51515-GT0036). The two boats will be used by Savannah Fire and Emergency Services to conduct marine rescue missions. ************************************* Factor’s Walk – East Broad Street Ramp – Contract Modification No. 3 – Event No. 959. Approval of Contract Modification No. 3 to Collins Construction in the amount of $2,321.00 (Account No. 311-9207-52842-SQ0603). The original contract was to install Dwidag rods, repair and replace stone, install steel plates, repair stair treads and reset and re-point stone with compatible mortar along the East Broad Street ramp. This modification includes adding railing at the top and bottom of the steps and to paint to match existing railings. This work was not included in the original scope of work. ************************************* Savannah Port Authority (SPA) Park Water and Sewer Improvements – Event No. 1511. Approval to award a construction contract for the Savannah Port Authority (SPA) Park Water and Sewer System Improvements to BRW Construction in the amount of $599,715.00 (Account No. 311-9207-52842-WT0527). SPA Park was annexed by the City of Savannah 10 years ago, but the water and sewer infrastructure had been operated and maintained by the County until the sale was approved by the City on May 6, 2010. The system transfer was finalized June 4, 2013. The water improvements will ensure that business establishments within the park and adjacent property will have the appropriate water flow for fire hydrants and other water service. The project includes the construction of approximately 7,400 linear feet of 12-inch water line that will connect to the existing 10-inch water main on Bourne and Coleman Boulevards. ************************************* Firewall Replacement Equipment - Event No. 1656. Approval to procure firewall replacement equipment from Layer 3 Communications in the amount of $39,070.00 (Account No. 311-9207- 52842-OP0841). The firewall equipment will be used to strengthen security to protect the City’s network assets from external threats. In addition, improved security for internal communications between applications and systems will also be established to minimize the threat of risk internal 21  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 to the network. Layer 3 is the sole source for this procurement because the City standard is Palo Alto equipment for security. ************************************* Data Center Juniper Segregation Switches – Event No. 1657. Approval to procure Juniper segregation switches from Layer 3 Communications in the amount of $35,277.00 (Account No. 311-9207-52842-OP0841). This equipment will be used for the IT Data Center to control access between different segments of the network to improve routing communications, resiliency, and a layer of internal security at the switch level between the main core routers and the virtual environment. Layer 3 is the sole source for this procurement because the City standard is Juniper network equipment. ************************************* Data Center Juniper MX5 Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Equipment – Event No. 1658. Approval to procure Juniper border gateway protocol (BGP) equipment from Layer 3 Communications in the amount of $44,744.33 (Account No. 311-9207-52842-OP0841). This equipment will be used for internet service provider redundancy at the IT Data Center to automatically bridge internet access between two diverse connections to the internet. This will provide redundancy and failover access to the internet to benefit all City operations, as well as minimize opportunities for outages for emergency management operations at the Emergency Command Center. Layer 3 is the sole source for this procurement because the City standard is Juniper network equipment. ************************************* Two Replacement Runway Lighting Regulators – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Approval for the Savannah Airport Commission to purchase Two Replacement Runway Lighting Regulators from KM Allen Enterprises in the amount of $45,731.95. KM Allen Enterprises will provide one 6.6 amp regulator ($17,159.66) to replace the ADB regulator that powers Runway 10 touchdown zone lighting and 10/28 centerline light circuits. KM Allen will provide one 20 amp regulator ($28,572.29) to replace the ADB regulator that powers runway edge light circuits. The current regulators were purchased in 1993 and are no longer manufactured and certain spare parts are no longer available. This is a sole-source procurement because replacement of ADB regulators with current/latest model ADB regulators will avoid retrofit costs (approximately 20% of purchase price) associated with regulators produced by another manufacturer and KM Allen Enterprises is the Southeast region distributor for ADB regulators. Airfield maintenance staff will install the regulators. ************************************* Electronic Computer Instruction System – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Approval for the Savannah Airport Commission to purchase an Electronic Computer Instruction System (eCISTM) from AAAE in the amount of $150,000.00. The current training system was designed for static training material that seldom changed. Because of this design, changes on the current system can take more than six months to implement. The eCISTM will provide the necessary flexibility allowing the Airport to make necessary changes in real time. The system is sole source, as it will be integrated with and use the same database as the current training system. This will allow the eCISTM to be integrated as a hybrid system into the Airport’s training program. 22  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 Terminal Building and Concourse Fiber Optic Cable Plant – Event No. 1186 – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Approval for the Savannah Airport Commission to enter into a contract with Trison Services, Inc. in the amount of $638,505.66 for the Terminal Building and Concourse Fiber Optic Cable Plant project. In a response to the ever-increasing demands of Airport customers, passengers, and tenants and the substantial growth in technological advancements, Airport staff initiated a five-phase plan to upgrade the network infrastructure in 2012. This upgrade consists of a Distributed Antenna System (DAS), complementary Wi-Fi service, and a new IP (Internet Protocol) based telephone system. Based on the business model with the opportunity for the most revenue, Airport staff determined it would be best if the Airport installed and owned the fiber infrastructure to support the new systems. The new fiber infrastructure would be installed as phase two of the IT upgrade and completed in 2013. The following announcements were made: Mayor Jackson stated Assistant City Manager Peter Shonka is sitting in for City Manager Stephanie Cutter in her absence and also acknowledged Alderman Van Johnson’s absence from today’s meeting. Mayor Jackson announced the 50th Anniversary celebration of the March on Washington, Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Forsyth Park. Also on Saturday, August 24th former Mayor Otis Johnson will host a symposium and panel discussion at Savannah High School at 1:00 p.m. This event will be featured in the Savannah Morning News, Savannah Tribune and Savannah Herald. On Sunday, August 25, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. there will be an old time Mass Meeting at the First African Baptist Church, 22 Montgomery St. Mrs. Mercedes Wright Arnold, “sweetheart of the movement” will be the guest speaker. Brett Hulme, President of Savannah Regional Central Labor Council (SRCLC) stated the event starts at 9:00 a.m. at the Savannah Civic Center with the Ready, Set, Go program brought to the community by the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA). A Savannah Remembers March, sponsored by SRCLC, IMA and St. Phillip Monumental A.M.E. Church, begins at 6:00 p.m. on the north side of the park at Gadsden St. to St. Phillip Monumental A.M.E. Church at Jefferson and Park (about one mile). Following the march, the documentary “At the River I Stand” which details the last 3 months leading up to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination will be shown at the church with free admission. Mr. Hulme also invited everyone to attend the Labor Day Family Picnic on Sunday, September 1, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at J. F. Gregory Park, 521 Cedar St. (off Highway 144) in Richmond Hill. Alderman Bell reminded everyone about the launching of “Ask an Alderman” program that takes government to the people. It will be held Monday, August, 26, 2013, in the parking lot at Gwinnett and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Aldermen Bell and Johnson will both be in attendance and she invited all residents of District 1 to attend the event. Alderman Thomas acknowledged her bravery and thanked Antoinette Tuff, the school bookkeeper in Decatur, GA who talked a gunman into putting down his weapon after he walked 23  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 22, 2013 into her elementary school with an automatic rifle and almost 500 rounds of ammunition on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Alderman Thomas stated he has been receiving a high level of calls and complaints about Comcast and has contacted them to schedule another meeting regarding these added concerns. He is working out the details and will provide Council with an update once it has been finalized. Alderman Thomas also stated the prior Council passed a Landlord Responsibility Ordinance and they are in the process of putting this together. This group along with City staff will look at ways to better manage rental properties and try to circumvent some of the reoccurring issues. Alderman Shabazz is working with him on this and they will report their findings to the Mayor and Council. Alderman Shabazz thanked Alderman Thomas for recognizing Antoinette Tuff’s heroism and praised her caring and understanding approach. Alderman Hall concurred with Alderman Shabazz and believes Ms. Tuff should be honored with a resolution. Mayor Jackson asked the Clerk of Council to research the incident and will send Ms. Tuff a letter along with a resolution passed by Council outlining her courageous efforts that averted a tragedy. Mayor Jackson stated they received a call from the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding the Affordable Healthcare Act which goes into effect October 1, 2013. Each Alderman has been given materials to distribute in their communities for those without healthcare insurance. There will be a six-month open period for citizens and businesses to contact the regional office of Health and Human Services for any questions or concerns. The Clerk of Council reminded Mayor Jackson the next meeting will be after Labor Day, and the Mayor wished everyone a happy holiday. There being no further business, Mayor Jackson declared this meeting of Council adjourned. Dyanne C. Reese, MMC, Clerk of Council 24