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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2014 CITY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA MARCH 5, 2014 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 Larry James Stell, Central Baptist 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, Carol Bell, Estella Shabazz John Hall and Tom Bordeaux City Manager Stephanie Cutter City Attorney W. Brooks Stillwell Assistant City Attorney William Shearouse ABSENT: Mayor Pro-Tem Van Johnson, II (out of town) Assistant City Lester B. Johnson, III MINUTES Upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried the Summary/Final minutes of the Town Hall meeting of February 18, 2014 were approved. Upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried the Summary/Final minutes of the City Council work session/City Manager’s briefing of February 20, 2014 were approved. Upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried the Summary/Final minutes of the City Council meeting of February 20, 2014 were approved. Approval was given for the Mayor to sign an affidavit and resolution for an Executive Session held today to discuss personnel where no votes were taken. (SEE RESOLUTIONS). Upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried the agenda was amended to add item 21.1 an Encroachment petition. PRESENTATIONS Kevin Halligan, General Chairman, St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, introduced Patrick O’Neal, Mark Corrigan, Assistant Secretary, Ashley Norris, Financial Secretary, Brian Counihan, Secretary, Tim Mahoney, and Pete Liakakis who appeared to request a permit for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17, 2014. Mr. Halligan also introduced Dave Roberts, 2014 1  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2014 Grand Marshal. Mr. Roberts introduced Patrick Burke, Adjutant and his Aides Bo and Jake Roberts, his sons, Jeff Mell, Jeff Hagan, Timmy Wlech, Mike Carbough, and Tommy Edenfield. Mayor Jackson commended the committee on the Investiture held over the weekend and asked if the concerns of Council were met. Mr. Halligan thanked the Mayor and Council and stated all concerns were met and they were ready for the celebration. Upon a motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried to approve the parade permit. Odie Donald, Director Coastal Workforce Services and Kimberly Simmons, Program Coordinator, YouthBuild appeared to recognize Tylesha Boyd Sanders, a YouthBuild 2013 graduate and a King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation solo art exhibitor. Ms. Sanders thanked Council for the YouthBuild Savannah program and informed Council of her accomplishments. She presented two original pieces of her collection to Mayor Jackson and City Manager Stephanie Cutter. Justin A. Godchaux, President, Michael Brown, Mohamed Mukhtar, Ph.D. and Emmanuel Naniuzeyi, Ph.D. of the Savannah Council on World Affairs, along with other board and council members appeared to receive a proclamation designating Thursday, March 6, 2014 as “Savannah Council on World Affairs Day” in Savannah. Mr. Godchaux stated Martin Vernick, Vice President was unable to attend. He invited everyone to attend the 30 year Anniversary event being held at the Coastal Georgia Center where Todd Moss will be the guest speaker. Alderman Sprague read the proclamation. 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. Keith T. Berger for Westside Fun, LLC t/a Boomys, requesting a liquor, beer and wine (drink) license at 409 W. Congress Street, which had a 2013 liquor, beer and wine (drink) license and is located between Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, and Montgomery Street in District 1. Alderman Bordeaux asked Mr. Berger if he understood having an alcohol license is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules and regulations that he must abide by; if he doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked; if he promised to comply with those rules and regulations and if he could read and write the English language. Mr. Berger responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. Alderman Hall moved to approve the license and it was seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. Eddie Lambros for Neptune 9, Inc. t/a Ben’s Neighborhood Grill, requesting a beer and wine (drink) license at 7080 Hodgson Memorial Drive, which is located between Eisenhower Drive and Stephenson Avenue in District 4. Alderman Bordeaux asked Mr. Lambros if he understood having an alcohol license is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules and regulations that he must abide by; if he doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked; if he promised to comply with those rules and regulations and if he could read 2  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2014 and write the English language. Mr. Lambros responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried. Alderman Bell moved to approve the license and it was seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. Richard Prudent for Aimi, Inc. t/a Chu’s Convenience Mart No.114, requesting to add a wine (package) license to an existing beer (package) license at 12000 Middleground Road, which is located between Mohawk Street and Pointer Place in District 6. Alderman Bordeaux asked Mr. Prudent if he understood having an alcohol license is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules and regulations that he must abide by; if he doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked; if he promised to comply with those rules and regulations and if he could read and write the English language. Mr. Prudent responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. Alderman Osborne moved to approve the license and it was seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Heli Patel for Jay Shri Mahaa Kali Maa, Inc. t/a Eisenhower BP, requesting to transfer a beer and wine (package) license from Roshan Patel at 2010 Eisenhower Drive, which had a 2014 beer and wine (package) license and is located between Skidaway Road and Shorty Cooper Drive in District 3. Alderman Hall asked Ms. Patel if she understood having an alcohol license is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules and regulations that she must abide by; if she doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked; if she promised to comply with those rules and regulations and if she could read and write the English language. Ms. Patel responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried. Alderman Bell moved to approve the license and it was seconded by Alderman Hall and unanimously carried. Lakhman Matadin for Frozen Paradise, requesting to transfer a liquor, beer and wine (drink) license from Kechia Matadin and add Sunday sales at 641 Indian Street, which had a 2014 liquor, beer and wine (drink) license and is located between Warner and Fahm Streets in District 1. Alderman Osborne asked Mr. Matadin if he understood having an alcohol license is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules and regulations that he must abide by; if he doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked; if he promised to comply with those rules and regulations and if he could read and write the English language. Mr. Matadin responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Alderman Thomas moved to approve the license and it was seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried. Larry McPherson for Mutual Benevolent Society t/a The Mutual House, requesting to add Sunday sales to the 2014 liquor, beer and wine (drink) license at 3030 Barnard Street, which is located between Pearl and 45th Streets in District 5. Alderman Bordeaux asked Mr. McPherson if he understood having an alcohol license is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules and regulations that he must abide by; if he doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked; if he promised to comply with those rules and regulations and if he could read and write the English language. Mr. McPherson responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried. Alderman Osborne moved to approve the license and it was seconded by Alderman Bell and 3  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2014 unanimously carried. William L. Wade, Jr. for Island Hospitality Management III, Inc. t/a Springhill Suites by Marriott, requesting to transfer a liquor, beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales from Whip Triplett at 150 Montgomery Street, which had a 2014 liquor, beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales and is located between Oglethorpe Avenue and Jefferson Street in District 1. Alderman Bordeaux asked Mr. Prudent if he understood having an alcohol license is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules and regulations that he must abide by; if he doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked; if he promised to comply with those rules and regulations and if he could read and write the English language. Mr. Prudent responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman, seconded by Alderman and unanimously carried. Alderman moved to approve the license and it was seconded by Alderman and unanimously carried. Alderman Bordeaux asked in an abundance of caution if it was possible for someone to try to contact Mr. Wade to ensure he was informed of the meeting date change. Alderman Thomas asked if for some reason he is unable to appear at the meeting will it affect his ability to dispense alcohol on St. Patrick’s Day. Judee Jones replied no. Alderman Hall asked if the same was true for the Eisenhower BP, Ms. Jones responded yes. Thierry S. Rader for Vive Tapas Lounge, requesting to add Sunday sales to the 2014 liquor, beer and wine (drink) license at 111 W. Congress Street, which is located between Whitaker and Barnard Streets in District 1. Alderman Bordeaux asked Mr. Rader if he understood having an alcohol license is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules and regulations that he must abide by; if he doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked; if he promised to comply with those rules and regulations and if he could read and write the English language. Mr. Rader responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. Alderman Bell moved to approve the license and it was seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried. Christopher Clark for The Barrelhouse South, LLC t/a The Barrelhouse South, requesting a liquor, beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales and hybrid permits at 125 W. Congress Street, which had a 2013 liquor, beer and wine (drink) license and is located between Whitaker and Barnard Streets in District 1. Alderman Bordeaux asked Mr. Clark if he understood having an alcohol license is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules and regulations that he must abide by; if he doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked; if he promised to comply with those rules and regulations and if he could read and write the English language. Mr. Clark responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. Alderman Bell moved to approve the license and it was seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried. Mohammad A. Nadji for Persepolis Savannah, requesting a beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales at 41 Whitaker Street, which had a 2013 liquor, beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales and is located between Broughton and Congress Streets in District 1. Mr. Nadji’s daughter and Elena Mousakita, Manager of the establishment were present as well. Alderman Bordeaux asked Ms. Mousakita if she understood having an alcohol license is a privilege and not 4  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2014 a right and comes with certain rules and regulations that she must abide by; if she doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked; if she promised to comply with those rules and regulations and if she could read and write the English language. Ms. Mousakita responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Alderman Thomas moved to approve the license and it was seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried. Dosha Ultra Bar and Lounge. Request approval for the City Attorney to transmit notice to Dosha Ultra Bar and Lounge at 128 E. Broughton Street directing it to show cause why its alcoholic beverage license should not be revoked at the next meeting of City Council, Thursday, March 20, 2014. Pending such hearing the City Manager’s temporary suspension shall remain in full force and effect. Approved upon a motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation coming from the City Manager. Alderman Sprague asked City Manager Cutter to expound on why this is necessary. City Manager Cutter stated the actions are in response to several incidents that have occurred at the establishment, including multiple shots fired outside which sent two victims to the hospital, a number of complaints since opening in November 2013 due to large numbers of unruly patrons congregating outside late into the evening and the lack of adequate steps being taken by management to address the situations. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Second Reading of Downtown Savannah Authority Application on Behalf of the City of Savannah. The City of Savannah has requested the assistance of the Downtown Savannah Authority by the issuance of bonds to re-finance certain maturities of the Downtown Savannah Authority (Georgia) Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds (City of Savannah Project) Taxable-Build America Bonds – Direct Payment, Series 2009B at lower interest rates to achieve debt service savings for the City. The City will enter into a contract with the DSA under which it will pledge to pay all interest and principal for the bonds. As required by state statue, the Authority in turn has made application to the City requesting the City Council’s express approval for the issuance of such bonds. The approximate amount of the new bond issue is $10 million. Under state statue, the Authority’s application to the City to issue such bonds must receive two readings and a public hearing before City Council. The first reading took place at the meeting of February 20, 2014. The public hearing and second reading has been advertised for the meeting of March 5, 2014. It is recommended that City Council close the public hearing and give its express approval for the DSA to issue bonds on behalf of the City of Savannah as requested by the City. Recommend approval. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Sprague, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried. Alderman Sprague moved to approve the license and it was seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried. 5  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2014 ZONING HEARINGS Metropolitan Planning Commission (13-006337-ZA), recommending to rezone 3314 Ogeechee Road, 3320 Ogeechee Road, 1930 Mills B Lane Boulevard, 1934 Mills B Lane Boulevard, 1940 Mills B Lane Boulevard, and 1944 Mills B Lane Boulevard from I-L (Light Industrial) to B-C (Community Business). The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Tri- Centennial Comprehensive Future Land Use Map. The B-C zoning classification is characterized in part by commercial uses which abut collector or arterial streets. The general area is converting from more light industrial uses to commercial uses. The current uses on the subject properties are more appropriate in a commercial zoning district as opposed to the existing industrial district. The current I-L zoning, and the intensity of uses which are allowed therein, are inappropriate for these locations. (Continued from February 20, 2014). Marcus Lotson, MPC stated in a review the MPC staff did on the properties the current zoning classification wasn’t appropriate for the area which is why the rezoning request has been submitted. Alderman Shabazz thanked Mr. Lotson along with the MPC staff for their diligence and stated the area is grateful for the change. The construction is moving forward and there will be a strip mall with convenience stores and retail shops. She asked Mr. Lotson within the plans will a service station or gas pump facility be put in the area. Mr. Lotson stated the plans do state a gas facility will be built. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Hall and unanimously carried. Alderman Shabazz moved to approve the recommendation coming from the City Manager it was seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. Ordinance to cover will be drawn up for presentation at the next meeting of Council. Russell Steven Varnadoe, Owner (13-000929-ZA), requesting to rezone 3314 Ogeechee Road from I-L (Light Industrial) to B-C (Community Business). MPC recommends approval. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Tri-Centennial Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. The B-C zoning classification is characterized in part by commercial and multi-family residential uses which abut collector or arterial streets. The general area is converting from more light industrial uses to commercial uses. The current use of the subject property, an apartment hotel, existed prior to zoning and is a nonconforming use and would remain nonconforming if the requested rezoning is adopted. The proposed zoning would allow for the type of development more in keeping with the immediate surroundings. The current I-L zoning, and the intensity of uses which are allowed therein, are inappropriate for this location. (Continued from February 20, 2014.) (The preceding item includes this property). PETITIONS Bill Newell of Chance Partners (Petitioner and Property Owner) – Petition 140028, requesting that the City allow encroachment within the E. 61st Street right-of-way for the installation of an in-ground irrigation system. The subject property is addressed as 121 E. 61st Street; more specifically, the north side of E. 61st between Habersham and Abercorn Streets, also known as Savannah Lofts. The irrigation system as a whole will cover both the E. 61st Street and Abercorn Street lawn areas fronting the streets, however it is only on 61st Street that the system will cross onto public property. 6  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2014 This request has been reviewed by Public Works and Water Resources, Development Services, and Park and Tree with no objections noted; however, approval is subject to the property owner assuming all responsibility for injuries or damages to third parties as a result of the encroaching items. The property owner shall own and maintain the irrigation system in perpetuity, holding the City harmless for maintenance and liability of the proposed encroaching items. The City reserves the right to work within the right-of-way where the encroaching items exist and will not be held responsible for damage to the items within the right-of-way during routine maintenance. The irrigation system shall be installed as to not spray water onto the sidewalk. All City permitting and construction guidelines must be followed. Recommend approval to allow encroachment within the E. 61st Street right-of-way for the installation of an in-ground irrigation system as requested by Bill Newell through Petition 140028, subject to the conditions stated above. 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 property owner’s expense upon request of the City. (A drawing is attached.) Recommend approval. Alderman Sprague stated she does not have a problem with the petition but wanted it to be stated in the records that this development promised to have management on site at all times, a problem occurred recently due to loud music being played and she wants it to be known. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Sprague, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. Upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried, the following petitions were approved per the City Manager’s recommendations. Fred Krinsky of Lookin Good Properties LLC (Petitioner and Property Owner) – Petition 140046, requesting that the City allow encroachment within the McDonough Street and Perry Street right-of-ways for the installation of trench drains within the sidewalk. The trench drains are in direct relation to two townhomes proposed for the vacant lot located on the southeast corner of the E. Perry Street/ Houston Street intersection (adjacent to Crawford Square). The subject properties will be addressed as 228 and 230 Houston Street. The request includes two (2) trench drains, one to be placed within the sidewalk on McDonough Street, and the other to be placed within the sidewalk on Perry Street. This request has been reviewed by Public Works and Water Resources, Development Services, and Park and Tree with no objections noted; however, approval is subject to the property owner assuming all responsibility for injuries or damages to third parties as a result of the encroaching items. The trench drains and associated downspouts shall be owned and maintained by the property owner in perpetuity, and the City shall be held harmless for liability of the encroaching items. All City permitting and construction guidelines must be followed including improvements and/or modifications to the sidewalk. Recommend approval to allow encroachment within the McDonough Street and Perry Street right-of-ways for the installation of trench drains within the sidewalk as requested by Fred Krinsky through Petition 140046, subject to the conditions stated above. 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 property owner’s expense upon request of the City. (An aerial map and photo are attached.) Recommend approval. 7  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2014 Savannah Classical Academy at St. Pius, LLC (Petitioner and Property Owner) – Petition 140050, requesting that the City allow encroachment within the Anderson Street right-of-way for the installation of trench drains within the sidewalk. The subject property is located at 705 E. Anderson Street; more specifically on the south side of Anderson Street between Atlantic Avenue and Grove Street. The request includes (2) trench drains, in conjunction with the redevelopment of the property for the new Savannah Classical Academy. This request has been reviewed by Public Works and Water Resources, Development Services, and Park and Tree with no objections noted; however, approval is subject to the property owner assuming all responsibility for injuries or damages to third parties as a result of the encroaching items. The trench drains shall be owned, operated and maintained by the property owner in perpetuity, and the City shall be held harmless for liability of the encroaching items. All City permitting and construction guidelines must be followed including improvements and/or modifications to the sidewalk. The installation in no way should affect the root system of the crape myrtle located adjacent in the right-of-way. Recommend approval to allow encroachment within the Anderson Street right-of-way for the installation of trench drains within the sidewalk as requested by Savannah Classical Academy at St. Pius, LLC Petition 140050, subject to the conditions stated above. 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 property owner’s expense upon request of the City. (A drawing is attached.) Recommend approval. Leopold Stratton of Leopold’s Ice Cream – Petition 140090, requesting that the City allow encroachment within the Habersham and Gwinnett Street right-of-ways for the installation of their original historic sign over the sidewalk at their new location. The subject property is addressed as 720-722 Habersham Street; more specifically the northeast corner of the Habersham and Gwinnett Street intersection. The sign which is approximately 2’ high x 3’ wide, and original to Leopold’s Ice Cream, will be installed on the corner of the building. This request has received approval through the Historic District Board of Review. Further approval is subject to the property owner assuming all responsibility for injuries or damages to third parties as a result of the encroachment. The City will be held harmless for maintenance and liability of the sign. The sign must be installed at a height allowing vertical clearance as outlined by the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Recommend approval to allow encroachment within the Habersham and Gwinnett Street right-of -ways for the installation of the original historic sign over the sidewalk as requested by Leopold Stratton through Petition 140090, subject to the conditions stated above. The property owner should be advised that such encroachment grants no ownership rights to the property and that, if ever required, the encroaching sign must be removed at the property owner’s expense upon request of the City. Recommend approval. ORDINANCES First and Second Readings 8  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2014 Ordinance read for the first time in Council March 5, 2014, then by unanimous consent of Council read a second time, placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried. AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE 1716 HABERSHAM STREET AND 401 E. 34TH STREET FROM TN-2 (TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD) TO TC-1 (TRADITIONAL; COMMERCIAL-NEIGHBORHOOD). AN ORDINANCE To Be Entitled AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTIES FROM THEIR PRESENT TN-2 ZONING CLASSIFICATION TO A TC-1 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 regular meeting of Council assembled and pursuant to lawful authority thereof: SECTION 1: The following described properties be rezoned from their present TN-2 zoning classification to a TC-1 zoning classification: LEGAL DESCRIPTION ALL that certain lot, tract or parcel of lane, situate, lying and being in the City of Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, and known and designated on the map of said City as Lot 133, Barry Ward; said lot having a southern frontage of 31 feet on 34th Street, between Habersham and Price Street, and a rectangular depth of 100 feet northwardly to a lane, and being bounded on the North by said Lane; East by Lot 132, said Ward; South by 34th Street; and West by Lot 134, said Ward. Pin Identification Number 2-64-9-12. AND ALSO: ALL those certain lots, tracts or parcels of land situate, lying and being in the City of Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia and known upon the present map or plat of said City as Lots Numbered One Hundred Thirty-Four (134), One Hundred Thirty Five (135) and One Hundred Thirty Six (136), Barry Ward; said lots lying contiguous and having a combined frontage of 93 feet, more or less, on the North side of 34th Street between Price Street and Habersham Street, and a rectangular depth northwardly of I 00 feet to a lane and having a frontage of I 00 feet on the east right of way line of Habersham Street; and as a whole, being bounded on the North by said lane; on the East by Lot Numbered One Hundred Thirty Three (133), Barry Ward; on the South by 34th Street and on the West by Habersham Street. Portion of Pin Identification Number 2-64- 9- 14 -see Exhibit B for the remainder of the property covered by such PIN. 9  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2014 AND ALSO: All those certain tracts or parcels of land situate, lying and being in the City of Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, known on the present map of said City as Lot Letter "A" and a portion of Lot Letter "B" of a subdivision of Lots Numbered One Hundred Nine (109) and One Hundred Ten (110), Barry Ward, said Lot "A" and portion of Lot "B" being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the southwest corner of said Lot "A" at the intersection of the eastern right-of-way line of Habersham Street and the northern right-of- way line of a 20 foot lane, being the point of beginning; running thence from said point of beginning North 15 °26'08" East along the eastern right-of-way line of Habersham Street for a distance of 69.30 feet to an iron pin; running thence South 74°05' East for a distance of 48 feet to an iron pin; running thence South !5°26'06" West for a distance of 8 feet to an iron pin; running thence South 74°05' East for a distance of 14 feet to an iron pin; running thence South !5°26'06" West for a distance of 61.30 feet to an iron pin located on the northern right-of-way line of a 20 foot lane; running thence North 74°05' West along the northern right-of-way line of said 20 foot lane for a distance of 62 feet to an iron pin located on the eastern right-of-way line of Habersham Street to the point of beginning; said Lot Letter "A" and a portion of Lot Letter "B" being more particularly described and shown upon a map or plat made by Paul Howard Lester, Registered Land Surveyor, dated May 7, 1985, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Chatham County, Georgia in Plat Record Book 7-P, Page 23, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of the property described herein. Remaining portion of Pin Identification Number 2-64-9-14. 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 24th day of January, 2014, 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 March 5, 2014 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: 10  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2014 At the meeting held on the 5th day of March, 2014 the Council entered into a closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel. 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 TO AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF ATLANTA FOR BANKING WORKS, SAVANNAH! PARTNERSHIP. WHEREAS, City Council priorities include Neighborhood Vitality, Poverty Reduction, and Economic Growth –all of which can be meaningfully furthered through effective affordable housing strategies ; and WHEREAS, the CITY operates a Housing Department for the purpose of creating partnership to create, repair and retain affordable housing in the City of Savannah; and WHEREAS, in an era of reduced federal funding for affordable housing activities the CITY continues to seek partners for affordable housing implementation to leverage scarce public funding; and WHEREAS, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLB-ATL) and the CITY have worked together to create a Banking Works, Savannah! Partnership that will leverage public funds with up to $250,000 of FHLB-ATL funding to create affordable housing opportunities for low-income families in Savannah; and WHEREAS, CITY Housing Department staff have consulted with, provided feedback to, reviewed, and found to be acceptable, the proposed Banking Works, Savannah! Partnership structure proposed by FHLB-ATL; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta for the Banking Works, Savannah! Partnership. Adopted this 5th day of March upon a motion by Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried. Mayor Jackson stated a meeting was held with bankers from all institutions in the City of Savannah that are interested in this program. She stated it will be a great program for the 11  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2014 residents to get involved in. Mayor Jackson and Aldermen Osborne and Shabazz commended Mr. Martin Fretty and staff for all their hard work with getting the program started. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendations. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING $65,246 IN 2010 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) FUNDS BE ALLOCATED TO THE INNER CITY NIGHT SHELTER AND THE SALVATION ARMY. WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has determined that the City of Savannah has a balance of $65,245.79 in unspent Emergency Shelter Grant funds (ESG); WHEREAS the city proposes to allocate these funds to the Inner City Night Shelter and the Salvation Army. WHEREAS it is necessary for the City Council to authorize an agreement between the City of Savannah and the Inner City Night Shelter and the Salvation Army for federal assistance, in the amount of $32,622 for shelter operations activities such as maintenance, rent, utilities repairs, and equipment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia, hereby resolve and authorize Stephanie S. Cutter, City Manager, to execute grant agreements between the City of Savannah and the Inner City night shelter and the Salvation Army for the operations activities of their emergency shelters. ADOPTED AND APPROVED: March 5, 2014 upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried. Mayor Jackson thanked the volunteers for assisting with the Homeless Clean-Up in the community. She hopes the homeless community will take pride in the efforts demonstrated, she stated she would love to be able to provide homes for all homeless individuals. MISCELLANEOUS F Final Plat – 1107 Bull Street. Recommend approval of the final plat for the SOPA, LLC Subdivision of Lots 1 – 6 formerly Parcel 1, Bull Street, located on the southwest corner of W. Park Avenue and Bull Street in District 1. Recommend approval. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendations. Separation of Shared Tour Stand at 10 E. Oglethorpe Avenue. The Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC) recommends separating the shared tour stop located at 10 E. Oglethorpe Avenue which is used by both trolleys and motor coaches. Due to the volume of tour vehicles using this location during peak season, the existing shared stand shall be converted into a trolley stand. A new motor coach stand shall be located on the east side of Bull Street between Oglethorpe Avenue and York Lane. At the motor coach stand, the existing CAT Shuttle stop shall be 12  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2014 removed along with two reserved parking spaces used by the Juliette Gordon Lowe Birthplace. The motor coach stand shall be in place from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., seven days a week. This recommendation is supported by Traffic Engineering, Mobility and Parking Services, Park and Tree, and Chatham Area Transit Authority. As a separate recommendation, the Tourism Advisory Committee is requesting the installation of a traffic signal or a multi-way control at Bull Street and Oglethorpe Avenue. The Traffic Engineering Department will evaluate and make a recommendation to the City Manager. Recommend approval. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendations. BIDS, CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS Upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried, the following bids, contracts and agreements were approved per the City Manager’s recommendations: Coastal Workforce Service – Ex-Offender Re-Entry Grant Award. On February 7, 2014, the Coastal Workforce Investment Board received and accepted a grant award in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development to provide services to Ex- Offenders within Chatham County. The period of availability for the grant award is January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. Coastal Workforce Services is now seeking approval for the Ex-Offender Re-Entry grant in the amount of $25,000.00. Recommend approval. Coastal Workforce Service – Summer Youth Employment Program. On February 21, 2014, the Coastal Workforce Investment Board approved up to $160,000 of youth funds for a Summer Youth Employment Program to provide work experience for approximately 100 currently enrolled youth. The youth will be employed for six to eight weeks for 25 to 30 hours per week at a minimum of $7.25 per hour. The funds are from a combination of currently available youth funds and an award from the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development to provide youth services. Coastal Workforce Services (CWS) is now seeking approval for expenditure of up to $160,000 for the Summer Youth Employment Program. This item has been placed on City Council’s March 5th, 2014, agenda as required prior to the modification of the contract budgets. Unified Court Records Management Software Memorandum of Understanding. Authorization to sign and enter into an agreement with Chatham County for cost sharing pertaining to a new records management system. The system will, for the first time, place the records for Recorder’s, Magistrate, State, and Superior courts under one system accessible to all of the parties. The system will reduce the labor intensive multiple entries currently being incurred by each court and reduce errors. The City would agree to cover 50% of the startup costs and 25% of ongoing maintenance costs while the County will cover the full cost of a project manager and assume all hardware responsibilities. A 14 to 18 month timeline is anticipated before full implantation. Recommend approval. 13  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2014 Lift Station No. 64 Odor Control – Contract Modification No. 1- Event No. 1124. Recommend approval of Contract Modification No. 1 to Southern Champion Construction in the amount of $1,600.00. Lift Station No. 64 is a major sanitary lift station receiving wastewater from Savannah’s east and south sides. Wastewater from the south side is pumped a long distance to the lift station and develops strong, foul odors along the way. The east side neighborhood surrounding the lift station is subjected to these odors, especially during hot summer months. The original contract was for the purchase and installation of an odor control system that uses a bio-trickling filter and carbon absorption unit to treat foul air, which is drawn from the headspace of the station’s wet wells. The project included pouring a concrete slab upon which the equipment is set, air and drain piping, trickling filter nutrient and water recycle systems, and electrical controls. This contract modification is necessary as field soil conditions were found to be unsuitable for the slab foundation. On-site soils must be removed and replaced with off-site borrow material and compacted to achieve a stable foundation. The original contract amount was $405,141.00. The total cost of Contract Modification No.1 is $1,600.00, making the adjusted contract price $406,741.00. The second low bid was $409,779.00. This contract modification also includes a ten calendar day time extension. Recommend approval of Contract Modification No. 1. Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Capital Improvement Projects/Other Costs/Lift Station 64 Odor Control (Account No. 311-9207- 52842-SW0324). Recommend approval. Materials for Upgrade of Lift Station No.40 – Event No. 1991. Recommend approval to procure electrical materials from Graybar Electric in the amount of $48,849.00. These materials are needed for the rebuilding and electrical upgrading of Lift Station No. 40, and include numerous types of electrical fuses, wiring, and parts. Bids were received February 11, 2014. This bid was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: 30 Days. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. Graybar Electric (Savannah GA) (B) $ 48,849.00 Hagemeyer (D) $ 54,178.22 Preferred Sources, Inc. (D) $ 74,511.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Capital Improvements Projects/Other Costs/Lift Station Rehabilitation (Account No. 311-9207-52842-SW0721). (B)Indicates local, non-minority owned business. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Portable Toilet Rental for Tara Feis and St. Patrick’s Day Festivities – Event No. 2002. Recommend awarding an annual contract for portable toilet rental services from United Site Services in the amount of $64,998.20. The service will be used by Park and Tree during the Tara Feis and St. Patrick’s Day festivities. 14  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2014 Bids were received February 11, 2014. This bid was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. United Site Services (Jacksonville, FL) (D) $ 64,998.20 Nature’s Calling, Inc. (D) $ 94,830.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, General Fund/Park and Tree/Rentals (Account No. 101- 6122-51230). (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Commercial Irrigation – Annual Contract Renewal – Event No. 2097. Recommend approval to renew an annual contract for commercial irrigation from Turf Services Unlimited Inc. in the amount of $36,000.00. The commercial irrigation will be utilized by the Buildings and Grounds Department for installations and repair of commercial/industrial underground sprinkler irrigation systems. This is the first of four renewal options. Bids were originally received February 12, 2013. This bid was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. Turf Services Unlimited, Inc. (Chatham County, GA) (F) $36,000.00 Sodman Landscaping, Inc. (F) $61,000.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, General Funds/Building and Grounds/Other Contractual Service (Account No. 101-6120-51295). A Pre-Bid Conference was conducted and six vendors attended. (F)Indicates non-local, woman owned business. Recommend approval. Dump Truck – Event No. 2104. Recommend approval to procure one dump truck from Roberts Truck Centers in the amount of $96,945.17. The dump truck will be utilized by the Street Cleaning Department to replace a unit which is no longer economical to operate or repair. Roberts Truck Centers is the sole source for this purchase because the company will hold pricing from Event 1704, approved by Council on October 21, 2013. Bids were originally received October 1, 2013. The bid was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: June 6, 2014. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidder was: S.S. Roberts Truck Centers (Garden City, GA) (D) $ 96,945.17 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Vehicle Purchases/Vehicular Equipment (Account No. 613-9230-51515). A Pre-Bid Conference was not conducted as this is a sole source purchase. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Kubota and Tractor Parts – Annual Contract – Event No. 2012. Recommend approval to procure an annual contract for Kubota and various tractor parts from Hendrix Machinery in the amount of $33,000.00. The annual contract will be used by the Vehicle Maintenance Department to maintain the City's tractors. 15  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2014 While over 100 suppliers were notified about this bid, only one bid was received because the company is the only authorized Kubota dealer in the area. The bid was advertised opened and reviewed. Delivery: As Requested. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidder was: L.B. Hendrix Machinery (Pooler, GA) (D) $ 33,000.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Internal Service Fund/Department Inventory - Vehicle Parts (Account No. 611-0000-11325). A Pre-Bid Conference was conducted and no vendors attended. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Baldwin Park Drainage Consultant Agreement – Contract Modification No. 2 -Event No. 2118. Recommend approval of Contract Modification No. 2 to Hussey, Gay, Bell, & DeYoung, Inc. in the amount of $42,200.00. The Baldwin Park Drainage Improvement project began in 2011 to create better conveyance for the frequently flooded area. The original scope of work for the engineering services did not include any construction oversight services. The contract modification includes the following construction services: provide periodic construction observation; preparation of weekly reports to summarize the findings of the construction observation; review of questions related to design intent; evaluation of design alternatives proposed by contractor; preparation of record drawings; and preparation of “Engineer’s Certification Letter” at close out. The original contract amount was $64,440.00. The total of all contract modifications to date including this modification amounts to $91,525.00. The total contract is now $155,965.00. This agreement was a sole source procurement. Recommend approval of Contract Modification No. 2 to Hussey, Gay, Bell, & DeYoung, Inc. in the amount of $42,200.00. Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Capital Improvements Projects/Other Costs/ Baldwin Park Drainage Improvements (Account No. 311-9207-52842- DR602). Recommend approval. Bilbo Canal Consultant Agreement – Contract Modification No. 4 – Event No. 2119. Recommend approval of Contract Modification No. 4 to Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company in the amount of $34,320.00. The original contract was for engineering services associated with for design, permitting, and surveying for the Bilbo Canal Drainage Improvements project. This modification is required for final completion of design drawings, state and federal permit approvals, and property easement acquisition and surveying. The contract modification includes: exhibit preparation, coordination, field investigations/sampling, historic and cultural resource investigations and reporting, updated wetland survey, state buffer variance determination due to Georgia EPD and US Army Corps of Engineers’ questions and requests following the public notice and commenting period associated with the Section 404 Clean Water Act. The original contract was in the amount of $271,000.00. The total of all contract modifications to date including this modification amounts to $280,220.00. The total contract is now $551,220.00. This agreement was a sole source procurement. 16  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2014 Recommend approval of Contract Modification No. 4 to Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company in the amount of $34,320.00. Funds are available in 2014 Budget, Capital Improvements Projects/Other Costs/Bilbo Box Culvert Improvements (Account No. 311-9207- 52842-DR0308). Recommend approval. Mission Manhole Alarm Devices – Event No. 2120. Recommend approval to procure Mission manhole alarm devices from Kazmier & Associates in the amount of $26,211.00. These devices are used by the Conveyance and Distribution Department and are installed at problematic locations in the City sewer system. The devices provide timely notice of operational conditions in order to prevent sanitary sewer overflows or back-ups into buildings throughout the City. The reason this is a sole source is because this vendor is the only known supplier of these devices. The vendor is: S.S. Kazmier & Associates (Alpharetta, GA) (D) $ 26,211.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Water & Sewer Fund/Lift Station Maintenance/Equipment Maintenance (Account No. 521-2552-51250). (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Water and Sewer Agreement – Cotton Sail Hotel. River Street Hotel, LLC has requested a water and sewer agreement for Cotton Sail Hotel. The water and sewer systems have adequate capacity to serve this 16.03-equivalent residential unit development located at 120 W. Bay Street. The agreement is consistent with policy directives given by the Mayor and Aldermen and has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney for legal format. Recommend approval. Coffee Bluff Marina – Contract Modification No. 4 – Event No. 674. Recommend approval of Contract Modification No. 4 to Weimar Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $145,573.44. The original contract was for the construction of the Coffee Bluff Marina. This contract modification includes the annual renewal of hurricane and flood insurance, in the amount of $4,158.44 to protect against potential future liabilities. With the project being located on the water, Risk Management recommended additional coverage during construction. This modification includes the installation of additional rip-rap in the amount of $58,083.00. During the value engineering portion of the project, the amount of rip-rap to be installed was reduced. However, when debris was removed from the river for the pile driving operation, there was an unusually large amount of unsuitable debris that could not be placed back into the river. In order to meet the Georgia Department of Natural Resources requirements, additional rip-rap must be installed. This modification also includes changes to the power and lighting system totaling $83,332.00. During the value engineering process, the electrical system for the docks was removed with the intent of lighting the docks from the land. Once construction began, it was determined that illuminating the docks from the land would be extremely difficult because of limited locations to place the light poles and the height required, making it difficult to service in the future. The solution is to add flood lights mounted to the new boat hoist frame that will illuminate the dock 17  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2014 sections closest to land. Eight pedestal lights will be installed to light the dock walkway, four solar powered navigation lights and electrical hook-ups for boats will be placed around the perimeter for use. This lighting solution is less expensive than the original lighting system proposed. The original contract was $3,941,368.00. The total amount of all contract modifications to date, including this modification, is $485,457.99, making the contract total price $4,426,825.99. The second low bid was $5,089,500.00. An additional 28 calendar days are requested, making the new completion date March 14, 2014. Recommend approval of Contract Modification No. 4 to Weimar Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $145,573.44. Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Capital Improvement Projects/Other Costs/Coffee Bluff Fishing Pier (Account No. 311-9207-52842-RE0309). Recommend approval. Upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendations. Alderman Osborne asked when the Marina will be completed. Alderman Thomas replied he believes the agenda has a typo where it stated an additional 28 calendar days are requested, making the new completion date March 14, 2014. City Manager Cutter replied it was a typo and should state April 14, 2014. Alderman Sprague asked for an explanation about the solar powered lighting being proposed if it will cost more money. City Manager Cutter stated Doug Patten, Project Manager is essentially onsite daily, Liberto Chacon, Assistant City Engineer and Joe Shearouse, Recreation Services Bureau Chief were present to update Council and answer any questions. Mr. Patten stated the purpose of the solar lights is for navigation on the outside of the dock. Alderman Sprague asked how does that work if the lights need to be on at night. Mr. Patten replied it’s a battery-powered system that will be recharged. Alderman Sprague asked what happens if there are overcast days for weeks will power still be available on the dock. Mr. Patten responded there are other lights that will be on the dock that will be able to illuminate it as well. Alderman Sprague then asked then why the solar powered lights necessary. Mr. Patten replied they are strictly for navigation purposes and are higher up. Mr. Chacon stated the lights are for safety purposes as well. Alderman Bordeaux asked what the purpose of this contract modification is. Mr. Shearouse stated there are three parts to it, the first is insurance which was required at the beginning of the contract due to the various delays from weather. Because the contract has gone longer than expected the insurance had to be renewed. The second part is for erosion control, originally the proper amount was required by the City of Savannah to control the bank however, while the contractor was working on the pier it was damaged. The last part is for electrical, when the bid originally came in a portion of the electricity was taken out which was the part thought to be for recharging boats and provide lighting from the banks. Navigation lights are required and are the cause of the electrical portion. Alderman Thomas stated it is important not to be jovial about the modifications. This project is significant and he believes the citizens will be very proud of the project once completed. He stated he has taken time lapsed photography from the beginning until this point and even the poorest citizen in the city will have access to the dock that they would not have if the prior administration did not approve it to start. Mayor Jackson stated she agrees with the sentiments of Alderman Osborne when will the ribbon be cut. Mr. Shearouse replied the contractor will probably be complete May 1st and mid-May will be the ribbon cutting. The following announcements were made: 18  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2014 Mayor Jackson announced members of City Council will be going to Atlanta on Thursday, March 6, 2014 to meet with the legislators and then leaving for Washington, D.C. for the National League of Cities Congressional Cities Conference. Alderman Hall stated he received an email from the Georgia Municipal Association which stuck out to him about Municipal Hall of Fame nominations. He stated he asked Clerk Reese if former Mayors Rousakis or Adams was inducted and she informed him Former Mayor Rousakis was. He asked Council to advance former Mayor Floyd Adams, Jr.’s name. Mayor Jackson stated former Mayor Adams served as President of GMA during his term. Mayor Jackson asked for a motion to amend the agenda to include the resolution. Upon a motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Bordeaux and unanimously carried the agenda was amended to add the resolution. Upon a motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried with the following voting in favor: Mayor Jackson, Aldermen Thomas, Osborne, Bell, Bordeaux, Hall, Sprague and Shabazz. Alderman Johnson was not present. Former Mayor Floyd Adams, Jr’s name will be submitted posthumously to GMA for the Municipal Government Hall of Fame. Alderman Thomas commended and thanked Alderman Hall for his suggestion. City Attorney Stillwell stated Former City Attorney Blackburn was also a member. Clerk Reese stated there was another Mayor that was also inducted. Alderman Sprague announced Muffins with Mary Ellen will not be held this week as she will be out of town. Alderman Bell thanked the citizens of the 5th District along with Alderman Shabazz for their participation with the Ask an Alderman event held last week. Most of the Neighborhood Association presidents were present. She also congratulated the Women’s basketball team of Shaw University, present students and alumni for winning the CIAA Championship. Their Coach Jacques Curtis is a native of Savannah. There being no further business, Mayor Jackson declared this meeting of Council adjourned. Dyanne C. Reese, MMC, Clerk of Council 19