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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 CITY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA JUNE 26, 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 Candace E. Hardnett, Pastor of Agape Empowerment Ministries followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENT: Mayor Pro-Tem Van Johnson, II, Presiding Alderman Tony Thomas, Chairman of Council Alderman Mary Osborne, Vice-Chairman of Council Aldermen Mary Ellen Sprague, Estella Shabazz, John Hall, Tom Bordeaux and Carol Bell City Manager Stephanie Cutter City Attorney W. Brooks Stillwell Assistant City Attorney William Shearouse Assistant City Attorney Lester B. Johnson, III ABSENT: Mayor Edna Jackson (out of town) Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson recognized City Attorney Emeritus James B. Blackburn, Sr. MINUTES Upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried the Summary/Final minutes of the City Manager’s briefing of June 12, 2014 were approved. Upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried the Summary/Final minutes of the City Council meeting of June 12, 2014 were approved. Approval was given for the Mayor Pro-Tem to sign an affidavit and resolution on personnel for an Executive Session held today where no votes were taken. (SEE RESOLUTIONS) Downtown Savannah Authority Intent to Issue a Bond on behalf of Chatham County. The Downtown Savannah Authority (DSA) intends to issue a bond to assist Chatham County to re- finance the County’s Series 2005 bonds at lower interest rates to achieve debt service savings for the County. This is an announcement only; no Council action is required for this agenda item. (The first reading of the Authority’s application to the City is agenda item 22.) 1  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 PRESENTATIONS Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson recognized and asked the candidates present in Council that are aspiring to become members of the Chatham County Youth Commission to stand. He stated they will be dedicated their services during the summer to learn about the community. Alderman Bell and members of the Gamma Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. appeared for presentation of the chapter’s history. Alderman Bell stated she is happy to present to the community ladies that have worked tirelessly for 70 years. She asked Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson and Mrs. Tarangula Barnes-Scott, President of the Chapter to join her for a presentation. Mrs. Barnes-Scott presented the Timeless Service in Gamma Sigma Omega a history book for the archives which documents the service the organization has provided not only to the City of Savannah but the surrounding areas as well. Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson thanked the Chapter on behalf of Mayor Jackson and asked all ladies present to stand. Alderman Bell also introduced Mrs. Emma Conyers, Editor of the History and staff, in addition she asked the production team to stand which included Wanda Williams; Vanessa Keigler; Jackie Gilbert Grant who was the narrator and Terry Lewis the producer. John Finney, Executive Director of the Economic Opportunity Authority for Savannah-Chatham County, appeared to present the annual report. Mr. Finney thanked Council for allowing them to present the report. The report covers 2011-2012 and he is happy to report there were no question costs for those program years. The quick facts in the report are for 2013. The hard copy will be distributed on or about August 20, 2014 which is the date President Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act in the Rose Garden. Mr. Finney stated he hopes they have been good stewards of the taxpayer’s money. He thanked Aldermen Thomas and Osborne for supporting the Senior Volunteers program they’ve visited and have seen first-hand what the EOA is doing. Mr. Blackburn stated the unsung hero is the late Sidney Raskin who was representing the Board of Education, the legal machinery was put together to form one with the cooperation of the Board of Education, the County and the City of Savannah the driving force of the City Manager Don Mendonza was present. Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson thanked the EOA and stated the presence is throughout the community, he stated he wishes the conditions were not present but the reality of it is that it is needed and it’s a fight we can’t afford to lose. Mr. Terry Tolbert, EOA Executive Director stated if all the programs throughout the community that exist were not here there would be more poverty. On one program alone in the last 10 years EOA has assisted over 20,000 unduplicated people in the City of Savannah with various programs. He stated on behalf of the Board they appreciate the support given to the EOA. Alderman Osborne stated she would like to take the opportunity to thank Mr. Tolbert for his efforts with the housing initiative, it is a big job and he does it well. Alderman Thomas thanked Mr. Finney and staff for all that EOA does for the community. 2  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 LEGISLATIVE REPORTS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE HEARINGS As advertised, the following alcoholic license petitions were heard. Mary N. Githens for Githens & Ruiz, LLC t/a Latin Chicks, requesting a liquor, beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales at 5205 Waters Avenue. This location is between 66th Street and 67th Street in District 4. A restaurant previously operated there and had a 2011 beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales. The applicant plans to operate as a restaurant. Recommend approval. Alderman Bordeaux asked Ms. Githens what type of food they will sell. She replied Latin American food. Alderman Bordeaux also asked Ms. Githens 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. Ms. Githens responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. Alderman Hall moved to approve the license and it was seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried. Steve Cook for TR Operation of Savannah, LLC t/a Texas Roadhouse, requesting to transfer a liquor, beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales from Jeremiah Avery at 14045 Abercorn Street. This location is between Rio Road and Apache Avenue in District 6. The applicant plans to continue to operate as a restaurant. Recommend approval. Alderman Bordeaux asked Mr. Cook 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. Mr. Cook 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 Thomas and unanimously carried. Karan Patel for Shri Shri Hari t/a Quick Stop No. 92, requesting to transfer a beer and wine (package) license from Milan Patel at 1450 W. Bay Street. This location is between Carolan Street and Cleland Street in District 1. The applicant plans to continue to operate as a convenience store. Recommend approval. Alderman Johnson asked Mr. Patel 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. Mr. Patel responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Bordeaux and unanimously carried. Alderman Thomas moved to approve the license and it was seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried. Sandra Montgomery for Waters Market, LLC t/a Waters Market, requesting to transfer a beer and wine (package) license from Rahmatullah Hasan at 4402 Waters Avenue. This location is between 59th Street and 60th Street in District 3. The applicant plans to continue to operate as a convenience store. Recommend approval. Alderman Hall asked if this license has been before Council previously for a transfer. Judee Jones, Revenue Department came forward and stated the 3  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 license was before Council in 2013 for a transfer. Alderman Hall asked how many times this establishment has come before Council for a transfer. Ms. Jones replied this is the second time the license has been transferred in the past four. Alderman Hall then stated to Ms. Montgomery she has been in the business for several years and knows the rules and regulations of holding an alcohol license which he expects her to follow. Ms. Montgomery replied she will continue to abide by the rules. Alderman Sprague asked Ms. Montgomery if she was the owner of the establishment she replied no the manager. Alderman Sprague then stated although this is in Alderman Hall’s district it impacts hers because it is across the street and asked that she keep the business clean and free of litter and loitering she would appreciate it. Ms. Montgomery replied she has been in the business for 23 years and knows about cleanliness. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried. Alderman Osborne moved to approve the license and it was seconded by Alderman Hall and unanimously carried. Nirav Sheth for Unnati Sheth Investments, LLC t/a Liberty City Convenience, requesting a beer and wine (package) license at 1940 Mills B. Lane Boulevard. The location is between Ogeechee Road and Liberty Parkway in District 5. This is a new location. The applicant plans to operate as a convenience store. Recommend approval. Ernestine Jones, Liberty City Neighborhood Association President came forward with other members of the neighborhood in opposition of the granting of the license. She stated they know the zoning and understands it, and although it is not in Liberty City it will impact Liberty City because the neighborhood abuts the property. They are currently having issues tolerating the cans and bottles thrown on their lawns on a daily basis. There are currently four alcohol license holders in the area and they feel enough is enough. Having four establishments will not help the community. She stated they met with Mr. Sheth on Monday and expressed their concerns and views and doesn’t feel another one will be beneficial to the area. Alderman Bordeaux stated to Ms. Jones that she had him in a quandary, he had the pleasure of representing the area for many years and he is very proud of that service. He stated as an Alderman he wants to do exactly what they want but his problem is that the existing problem in the neighborhood isn’t being caused by Mr. Sheth or any of his patrons. The conflict is how Council can deny Mr. Sheth’s license but allow the business owners causing the problem to keep their licenses. He asked Ms. Jones is there anything the City of Savannah can do to lighten the burden rather than dumping it all on Mr. Sheth. Ms. Jones replied she supposes better enforcement of the existing rules may alleviate the problem. They understand he isn’t the problem but feels there are enough establishments in walking distance of one another. When they met with him they asked what he felt will be his profit making items. He told them cigarettes, items in the convenience store and gas. He never said beer and wine they feel if he isn’t going to make a profit on those items why sell it. Alderman Bordeaux asked Ms. Jones if they will help the City of Savannah do its job administratively and as a Council by informing the City if Mr. Sheth and other license holders in the area are not being good neighbors as it regards to the cleanliness of the neighborhood. Ms. Jones replied yes they will because they have a very strong viable organization and they will keep Council as well as their 5th District representative informed. Alderman Johnson stated Council as well as the 5th District representative is in a quandary because personally speaking from him he wants to do what the neighborhood wants as she has stated there is a proliferation of alcohol selling establishments and Council knows they are mostly located in inner city neighborhoods and he feels there should be a point where the City of Savannah says enough is enough because there is no longer a need for more liquor stores, 4  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 pawn shops or those types of things in the community. But the law states which they have been sworn to uphold that they have to have a legal reason why the establishment should not be granted a license. He is in an area that has been zoned for the type of establishment he is requesting a license for and by law Council cannot deny him his right. Ms. Jones stated they knew the outcome when they came to the meeting and understands and they have no legal reason as to why he should not be granted the license but wanted to go on record stating they are opposed to him receiving it but hopes he will be a good neighbor to the neighborhood. Alderman Johnson stated he wanted Mr. Sheth to know Council is not afraid to revoke a license of an establishment that is not conforming to the rules and regulations and contributing to the neighborhood. Alderman Hall stated during the work session today Council discussed enforcement of loitering and trash around establishments such as the one Mr. Sheth is about to open and stated relief is on the way. Alderman Hall suggested to Mr. Sheth that he become a member of the Liberty City Neighborhood Association and get active. Alderman Sprague stated in her district she has an area where there is a convenience store; beverage store; grocery store; bars; restaurants and even the pharmacy which all sell alcohol in the same area called Habersham Shopping Center and stated she rarely if ever get complaints about what goes on in the area but there are other areas within her district with lone convenience store and she receives far more complaints. She stated she isn’t sure if it’s the number that is the issue but feels it has more to do with the ownership or as Ms. Jones stated, the enforcement which may be the issue the Liberty City Neighborhood is experiencing. She also stated as a city she feels we need to do more in terms of enforcement. Ms. Jones replied she understands what Alderman Sprague is saying and is familiar with her area but Liberty City is a different type of area than what she represents. Alderman Thomas stated he wanted to echo the comments of Alderman Hall, in his case it is a matter of right for Mr. Sheth to have the license until he violates the privilege Council grants if they vote to approve the license. He stated there is no doubt that Liberty City has had a big voice over the years about various issues and it is important for Ms. Jones, the organization and the neighborhood to monitor the location. He stated perhaps Mr. Sheth moving into the neighborhood will rub off on the business owners already present in the area to do a better job as neighbors. He continued stating he doesn’t like voting against Ms. Jones but in this case he has to as a matter of right but stated if Mr. Sheth does not do right by the Liberty City Neighborhood he will be one of the first to assist with shutting him down. Alderman Bell thanked Ms. Jones and the members of the Liberty City Neighborhood Association for coming and stated this has caused major stress for the Council because they understand their concerns and want to support them but also understand the rights of Mr. Sheth. She stated as her colleague stated please keep Council aware of the status and they will do all they can to assist the neighborhood. Alderman Osborne stated not only is Liberty City complaining about the trash in their yards but Tremont Park also has the same complaints. She asked if there are enough trash receptacles in the area to prevent individuals from throwing the trash in the yards of the residents. Ms. Jones stated they have trash receptacles there, she stated they sit at the old Collier home which has a receptacle as well they just do not make use of the litter baskets or the receptacles which are present. She continued stating they do understand their position and honor it but wanted to be present so Council would be aware of their concerns, they will work with Mr. Sheth and hope to establish a relationship. Ms. Jones introduced the other members of the neighborhood association which were present with her. Alderman Shabazz thanked Ms. Jones and the neighborhood association members present for coming to the meeting. She stated when they met with Mr. Sheth Monday they had a very lengthy discussion. She likes the 5th district and the city as a whole to be 5  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 beautiful. When the strip mall was being built they did not know what would come out of the different locations and they were all excited. She stated she listened to her colleagues and is sure how the vote will go and realizes she may be by herself with her decision which is fine with her. She stated her constituents voted for her to be their voice and she is clear on that, she informed Mr. Sheth on Monday at the meeting how she felt therefore he will not be surprised. She stated to Mr. Sheth as Ms. Jones stated enough is enough and she wants anyone else that is thinking about developing in the 5th district to know the loitering, blight and trash that is dumped throughout the community to stop. Ms. Jones thanked Alderman Shabazz and stated she apologizes for putting her in the situation but wanted her to know how the neighborhood felt about the situation. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Alderman Bordeaux stated to Mr. Sheth that he heard the concerns of the neighborhood and asked him 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. Mr. Sheth responded yes to all questions. Alderman Hall moved to approve the license and it was seconded by Alderman Osborne and carried with the following voting in favor Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Aldermen Bell, Bordeaux, Osborne, Thomas, Sprague and Hall and Alderman Shabazz voting against. ZONING HEARINGS Vickie Weaver, Petitioner (MPC File No. 13-006395-ZA), requesting a text amendment to Section 8-3025(a) to add Use 12 (Bed and Breakfast Guest Unit) to the R-M (Multi-Family Residential) district as a matter of right. The Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) recommends approval of the petitioner’s request. The report notes boarding /rooming homes and home occupations that permit the boarding of two non-transient guests by right and without any conditions can be more intrusive than a bed and breakfast guest unit and do not have a requirement for on-site management or owner-occupation; a rooming house has no restriction on the number of bedrooms whereas a bed and breakfast guest unit has the owner on-site and has a one-bedroom limitation; and the guest unit is unlikely to be occupied every day as a rooming house or a shared residence would. Text amendments, however, are applicable citywide and may have different impacts at different locations. While the impact from a single property may not be deemed detrimental, it is imperative to consider all properties that the amendment would affect. (The hearing was continued from the meeting of May 29, 2014.) Recommend approval of an alternate amendment to Section 8-3025(a) to add Use 12 (Bed and Breakfast Guest Unit) to the R -M district as a use requiring Zoning Board of Appeals approval. Marcus Lotson, MPC came forward to answer any questions Council had in reference to this matter. Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson stated this matter has been discussed extensively by members of Council. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. Alderman Hall stated this will affect the entire City of Savannah, if Council votes to deny the petition it will affect Ms. Weaver’s business and virtually puts her out of business. Mayor-Pro-Tem Johnson replied it is a business that currently doesn’t have the right to operate anyway. Alderman Hall replied Council heard things about “a matter of right” today and he feels as a matter of right she has the right to this. Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson stated no, Ms. Weaver requested the change for her home when the matter went before the MPC they changed it to a matter of right. Attorney Stillwell stated it is citywide for the R-M zoning classification which is a very limited area but is several places throughout the city. Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson stated if 6  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 this is approved it will affect the entire City of Savannah. Alderman Sprague stated personally she doesn’t have a problem with what goes on in Cuyler/Brownsville because it’s not her district and she doesn’t represent the area. She stated there are numerous R-M’s in her district and she has an issue with it as well as the residents that live in the area who have stated they do not want it in their neighborhoods. Alderman Thomas stated he concurs with Alderman Sprague and probably has the most R-M’s in his district. Both stated they do not have a problem with Ms. Weaver’s request but do have an issue with it being citywide and they cannot support it. Alderman Bell asked Mr. Lotson was MPC’s rationale for making this citywide to prevent individuals following her to come back each time. Mr. Lotson replied he thinks part of the rationale was the fact that the R-M zoning classification is a multi-family classification and most of the uses within the classification is for apartments, this doesn’t apply to apartments, it only applies to single family homes and duplexes and there are fewer of those within R-M districts and he believes the MPC thought process was that if it can work for a R-M district in one neighborhood it could work in others. Alderman Shabazz asked when Ms. Weaver went to MPC to be in business and conduct her business how is it that MPC has voted to make this change citywide and not simply deal with the petitioner so she could stay in business. Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson stated the MPC is a recommending body and they have recommended to Council what they feel is best. Mr. Lotson stated that is correct and added what was being requested was a text amendment to the zoning ordinance, not a map amendment which is slightly different which would apply to one particular property. Initially there was some discussion about this only being allowed in Cuyler/Brownsville but throughout the several meetings held their finding was the R- M district is appropriate for this use and could be appropriate for other parts of the city. Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson stated its decision time and he represents Cuyler/Brownsville and has a problem with it. Alderman Thomas asked if Council votes to deny this petition would they be putting Ms. Weaver in a position that she could not come back for a zoning change for a year. Attorney Stillwell stated that is correct for a map amendment he is unsure if it holds true for a text amendment as well. He stated there are four things Council could do: vote it down and say no change will be made; send it back to MPC and have them create another zone; have a text amendment done that will affect all R-M zones within the city; or adopt a map amendment putting this property in a new zone that Council creates. Mayor Pro-Tem stated Council could also go back to the original request of Ms. Weaver and create this change specifically for Cuyler/Brownsville which he feels would be unadvisable. Attorney Stillwell stated he recommends Council send it back to MPC and let them sort it out. Alderman Thomas asked his question again. Attorney Stillwell stated yes it will take her right away. Alderman Thomas stated he feels Council should take that into consideration before making a decision. Mayor Pro-tem stated Council does not need to be afraid to make a decision because sending it back to MPC would be like kicking the can down the road and it would end up coming back before Council. Attorney Stillwell stated correct. Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson stated with him the issue is the citizens in his area are opposed to this type of use as they are in other areas throughout the city. He feels if Council decides to send it back to MPC for further review when it comes back if it’s good enough for Cuyler/Brownsville it will be good enough in his eyes for every other district as well. Alderman Thomas stated he wants to make it clear that he is in no way supportive but when Council votes today for one year Ms. Weaver will not be able to come back before Council. Alderman Hall asked if he’s hearing from Council members they don’t want the zoning classification in their neighborhood and in their districts and stated is that what this Council has become. Several members replied yes. City Manager Cutter stated it has been Council’s priority 7  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 to consider the voice of the residents that live in these areas. The recommendation that is before you today was a recommendation that would allow public hearing and before anything is done it goes before the Zoning Board of Appeals which would put conditions on the site. She does not recommend sending it back to MPC because it would be kicking the can down the road and we will be back here again. She has shared Council’s opinion to MPC and this is what you have received. She respectfully asked Council to make a decision today. Ms. Weaver came forward and stated the recommendation the MPC passed is not the same recommendation the staff made no is it what she requested which is problem number one. She stated what she is trying to do has been lumped into a category of rental properties and in trying to get this passed there has been no clarification as to what is what, the things people are saying they don’t want in their neighborhoods they don’t know what it is which was made evident by the informational meetings held. Ms. Weaver stated they are still arguing over rooming houses and this has nothing to do with rooming houses if you look at the agenda of the meeting s her issues was never discussed. She feels there is an unfair representation of the R-M district being given in reference to what the residents want because there were representatives at the Council meeting and at the MPC meeting on both sides of the issue but all she keeps hearing about are the people that are opposed to the change. Ms. Weaver sated there is a representative present today in favor of the issue. She continued stating she doesn’t feel she is receiving due process because Council is focusing on the people that are against the change Council being one of them. Alderman Osborne asked Mr. Lotson to clarify the statements made by Ms. Weaver in reference to MPC not doing what she requested. Mr. Lotson stated there were some changes made from the time Ms. Weaver applied for the text amendment and when the MPC made their recommendation which is not out of the ordinary. Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson stated he spoke with residents in the Cuyler/Brownsville neighborhood and there were individuals that didn’t care either way and there were some that were for it as well but the vast majority of them do not want it in the area because they were concerned about this type of use and Council’s ability to regulate it. Once a use is granted it is very hard if not impossible to take it back. Ms. Weaver stated all of this is in process and it is taking a while to come up with a plan. She is only asking to be allowed to operate while it is in process even if it’s not granted as a matter of right. She continued stating what Council would be voting down is already allowed if the person wants to stay more than 30 days. Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson stated that’s where the problem comes in how can Council vote to allow her to continue operation when they don’t know the guidelines as to which she can operate. Alderman Osborne asked Mr. Lotson is a bed and breakfast allowed in that district currently. Mr. Lotson replied the use Ms. Weaver is requesting is not a bed and breakfast it is a bed and breakfast guest unit which is only one room. Currently, the R-M district where her property is allows for the boarding of two non-transient guests, rooming and boarding houses. The MPC’s opinion was that the bed and breakfast guest unit is a less intense use than some of the things already allowed and by adding the ZBA’s approval condition that the City Manager brought forward would allow for a public hearing. Mayor Pro-Tem asked is the City of Savannah working on something to regulate how these types of uses can operate. City Manage Cutter replied yes. Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson asked Dyanne Reese, Clerk of Council if this issue could be tabled indefinitely. Mrs. Reese replied yes but it would have to be re-advertised for the adjoining and abutting property owners to be notified. Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson stated what that would do is if there is a point when the City’s process catches up then Council can review it at that time. City Manager Cutter stated regardless if it’s tabled Ms. Weaver would still have to cease operations. Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson said that is understood the purpose is to preclude her 8  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 from having to wait a year. Attorney Stillwell stated he would like to clarify something what the staff is working on only applies to the rental of an entire dwelling unit not for a rental of a room in a house that is owner occupied and has nothing to do with this. The issue in Ms. Weaver’s case is where you can do it not if the City has a process for the use. The question is do you want to allow this type of use in that neighborhood and if the answer is no then it doesn’t have anything to do with how it is regulated. Alderman Bell moved to deny the petition and it was seconded by Alderman Sprague and carried with the following voting in favor of the motion: Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Alderman Bell, Osborne, Thomas, Sprague, Shabazz and Alderman Hall voting against. Alderman Bordeaux was out of the room. Ryan E. Williamson, Petitioner (MPC File No. 14-000069-ZA), requesting a text amendment to Section 8-3028(d), Victorian Planned Neighborhood Conservation District to permit Use 6, Inns or Apartment Hotels (not to exceed 15 units) in the 1-R zoning district. MPC recommends approval of an alternate amendment to Sec. 8-3028(d), Victorian Planned Neighborhood Conservation District to permit Use 6, Inns (not to exceed 5 bedrooms) in the 1-R zoning district as a use requiring Zoning Board of Appeals approval with certain conditions. Allowing inns in the 1-R district with Zoning Board of Appeals approval and with use conditions would not be detrimental to the intent and purposes of the 1-R district or to the Victorian District neighborhood. With these controls, the residential character of the 1-R district can be maintained. (The hearing was continued from the meeting of May 29, 2014) Recommend approval of the MPC recommendation. Alderman Osborne asked Mr. Lotson if this is the area between Price and East Broad Streets. She asked if there was anyone at the MPC meeting that was opposed to it. Mr. Lotson replied no. Alderman Bell asked if Mr. Williamson is in agreement. Mr. Lotson replied yes. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Approved per the City Manager’s recommendation upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Ordinance to cover will be drawn up for presentation at the next meeting of Council. Jan Fox, Agent for Aaron Fox Construction, Inc., Owner (MPC File No. 14-001534-ZA), requesting to rezone 199 and 201 E. Lathrop Avenue from R-4 (Four-Family Residential) to O-I (Office Institutional). MPC recommends approval. There is an existing mix of residential and non-residential uses in the vicinity of this property. Both sides of Lathrop Avenue include more intense non-residential uses than those allowed in the O-I zoning district. Given the size of the property and its decades of non-residential use, it is unlikely that this property will be developed as a residence. The O-I zoning district was designed to serve as a transition between residential uses and more intense commercial uses. The uses allowed in the district are those which do not change the character of a residential neighborhood or negatively impact residents. Recommend approval. Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson stated he represents this area and it is a very difficult corridor and has a multiplicity of uses and ultimately he wants it to have some character and be defined in some way. He stated he approves and it fits in what he feels everyone wants that corridor to be. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried. Approved per the City Manager’s recommendation upon motion of Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Hall and unanimously carried. Ordinance to cover will be drawn up for presentation at the next meeting of Council. 9  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 Mr. Lotson stated there is also a proposed Land Use Map change to go along with the property. Attorney Stillwell stated it is an omission from the agenda but it is routinely done. Mayor Pro- Tem Johnson asked does Council need to approve it as well. Attorney Stillwell replied yes. Alderman Sprague asked for a point of order and asked can it be done although it is not on the agenda. Attorney Stillwell replied it is routinely done. Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson stated, he does not want to approve something that isn’t in front of him and the agenda was not amended to add it nor has it been advertised therefore he doesn’t feel comfortable doing so. Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC File No. 14-000889-ZA), recommending a text amendment to Section 8-3025 (d) Development Standards of the City of Savannah Zoning Ordinance to change the minimum lot area per dwelling unit for residential uses within mixed use buildings along a portion of the Broughton Street corridor; and to establish the boundaries in which the proposed amendment would apply. The proposed change would eliminate the existing requirement of 600 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit in the defined area. Limiting dwelling units based on lot area is an appropriate method of controlling residential density in some areas of the city. In the Broughton Street corridor, however, where density is a benefit and the height of buildings is limited primarily to four stories; also where there are few undeveloped lots, this requirement limits the available dwelling unit mix. The proposed amendment would allow a greater mix of available housing types and would also provide potential residents a greater number of dwelling options. Recommend approval. Alderman Sprague asked what the current limit is and what is being proposed. Mr. Lotson replied you have to have a minimum of 600 square feet per residential unit. Alderman Sprague personally she doesn’t have a problem with it and she understands where they are going and she thinks having more residents living on Broughton Street is great. Her concern is if they get this today will they come back later and say they want three more storied on Broughton Street. Mr. Lotson replied the height issue is a totally different issue and he thinks it would be very difficult to justify that along Broughton Street because it is mostly built out. The current maximum of four stories is a limiting factor and he thinks it is not impossible but unlikely that additional height would be granted on Broughton Street. Alderman Sprague asked is there any factor in terms of parking spaces. Mr. Lotson replied of course parking is an issue particularly in that area he believes parking decals are allowed for people that live on Broughton Street. What they have found is that for developers in order to guarantee as much as they can the success of their project they find a way to establish off street parking if need be. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. Approved per the City Manager’s recommendation upon motion of Alderman Sprague, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried. Ordinance to cover will be drawn up for presentation at the next meeting of Council. John B. Manly, Agent for Adams Outdoor Advertising, Petitioner (MPC File No. 14- 001078-ZA), requesting a text amendment to Article E (Signs), Section 8-3112 (c) (5) e.1 and 11 of the City of Savannah Zoning Ordinance to do the following: 1) to adjust the cap on digital billboard sign faces; and, 2) to allow digital sign faces in the B-N (Neighborhood Business) districts along Abercorn Street. As proposed, both amendments would be subject to limitations. MPC recommends denial of the petitioner’s proposed amendment and an alternative text amendment suggested by the MPC staff. Recommend denial of both the petitioner’s proposed text amendment and an alternative text amendment suggested by the MPC staff. The petitioner’s agent has requested a continuance of the hearing to July 10, 2014. Alderman 10  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 Thomas stated this is a great concern to him and has been worked on in the past and looks forward to hearing the discussion at the next meeting. Upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried the petitioner’s request for a continuance to the meeting of July 10, 2014 was approved. PETITIONS Angela Bean of Doug Bean Signs (Applicant), representing Service Brewing Co. (Tenant), on behalf of First Rhode Island, LLC (Property Owner) – Petition 140178, requesting that the City allow encroachment within the Indian Street right-of-way for the installation of a principal use sign. The subject property is addressed as 574 Indian Street; located more specifically at the northeast corner of the Indian/Fahm Street intersection. The sign as designed is approximately 4’-0” high x 5’-10” wide and will provide approximately 10’-0” of vertical clearance above the sidewalk. This request has been reviewed by Public Works and Water Resources, and Development Services with no objections offered. Approval is subject to the property owner: 1) entering into the City’s standard Revocable License Encroachment Agreement, and 2) obtaining all applicable building permits. The petitioner has already received a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic District Board of Review. Recommend approval to allow encroachment within the Indian Street right-of-way for the installation of a principal use sign as requested by Angela Bean through Petition 140178, subject to the conditions noted. (An aerial map, photo and rendering are attached.) Recommend approval . Approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. Joshua Beckler of Coastal Canvas (Applicant), on behalf of Nakin Michandani (Tenant) and 128 E. Broughton Street, LLC (Property Owner) – Petition 140198, requesting that the City allow encroachment within the E. Broughton Street right-of-way for the installation of an awning over the sidewalk. The subject property is addressed as 128 E. Broughton Street; located more specifically on the north side of Broughton between Drayton and Abercorn Streets and next to the Broughton Municipal Building. The awning as designed is approximately 17’-0” wide x 3’ -0” high, projecting 4’-0” from the building facade and will provide 8’-0” of vertical clearance above the sidewalk. The proposed awning will take the place of the awning left by the previous owner which spans the front façade. The new proposed awning is much smaller in comparison, and will cover only the two storefront windows. This request has been reviewed by Public Works and Water Resources, and Development Services with no objections offered. The petitioner has received a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic District Board of Review. Approval is subject to: 1) the property owner entering into the City’s standard Revocable License Encroachment Agreement, and 2) obtaining all applicable building permits. Recommend approval to allow encroachment within the E. Broughton Street right-of-way for the installation of an awning over the sidewalk as requested by Joshua Beckler through Petition 11  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 140198, subject to the conditions noted. (An aerial map, photo and elevation are attached.) Recommend approval. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. Adam Obert of TPG Architecture, representing Michael Fex of Ann Inc. (Tenant) and LPA 5 W Broughton, LLC (Property Owner) – Petition 140211, requesting that the City allow encroachment within the W. Broughton Street right-of-way for the installation of a sign and awnings over the sidewalk. The subject property is addressed as 15 W. Broughton Street; located more specifically on the south side of Broughton between Bull and Whitaker Streets. The sign as designed is 2’-11” wide by 1’-8” high, projecting off a bracket 6’-0” from the building façade, and is planned to provide approximately 11’-2” of vertical clearance from the sidewalk. Building plans call for a total of five (5) awnings to be placed over the storefront windows. The awnings as designed are 36” deep by 36” high, ranging in width from 7’-4” thru 8’-2”, and are planned to provide approximately 9’-7” of vertical clearance above the sidewalk. This request has been reviewed by Public Works and Water Resources, and Development Services with no objections offered. Approval of the encroachment is subject to: 1) the property owner entering into the City’s standard Revocable License Encroachment Agreement, and 2) obtaining all applicable building permits. A Certificate of Appropriateness has already been approved through the Historic District Board of Review. Recommend approval to allow encroachment within the W. Broughton Street right-of-way for the installation of a sign and awnings over the sidewalk as requested by Adam Obert through Petition 140211, subject to the conditions noted. (An aerial map, photo and elevation are attached.) Recommend approval. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. J. Corde Wilson, President of Beacon Builders (Petitioner and Property Owner) – Petition 140176, requesting that the City allow encroachment within the E. Liberty Street right-of-way for the construction of entry stoops. The subject property is located at 544 E. Liberty Street; more specifically at the northeast corner of the E. Liberty and Houston Street intersection. The lot is currently vacant. The request is in direct relation to the proposed development of seven (7) townhomes to be addressed as 536, 538, 540, 542, 544, 546, and 548 E. Liberty Street. The proposed design includes 4’-0” deep x approximately 11’-0” wide stoops built off of the building façade. Handrails will be included as part of the encroachment. According to the petitioner the sidewalk is 10’-0” deep, leaving 6’-0” of passable sidewalk. This request has been reviewed by Public Works and Water Resources, Development Services, and Park and Tree with no objections offered. Approval is subject to the property owner: 1) entering into the City’s standard Revocable License Encroachment Agreement, and 2) obtaining all applicable building permits. The property owner will be required to contact the City’s Park and Tree Department for permission to remove any roots or limbs from the public trees prior to construction of the encroaching items. The petitioner has already received a Certificate of Appropriateness regarding the stoops from the Historic District Board of Review. 12  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 Recommend approval to allow encroachment within the E. Liberty Street right-of-way for the construction of seven (7) entry stoops at 544 E. Liberty Street (to be known as 536, 538, 540, 542, 544, 546, and 548 E. Liberty Street) as requested by J. Corde Wilson through Petition 140176, subject to the conditions noted. (An aerial map, photo and elevation are attached.) Recommend approval. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. Stratton Leopold, Owner of 502 E. 37th Street, LLC (Applicant and Property Owner) – Petition 140187, requesting that the City allow encroachment within the Hamilton Court right-of -way for the installation of a fence. The subject property is addressed as 502 E. 37th Street; located more specifically at the northeast corner of the Price and 37th Street intersection. The proposed fence is in direct relation to site renovations accommodating a freezer plant for Leopold’s Ice Cream. The fence will be used to secure the building and site amenities; and will only encroach over the northern property line. The encroaching fence will extend from the northwest corner of the building to the easterly property line at a distance of approximately 10’ from the building’s north façade, making it 9’ within the right-of-way. The design proposes that the fenced area be used for mechanical equipment. This request has been reviewed by Public Works and Water Resources, Development Services, and Park and Tree with no objections offered. Approval is subject to the property owner: 1) entering into the City’s standard Revocable License Encroachment Agreement, 2) obtaining all applicable building permits, and 3) modifying the final design to show gates that open into the lot rather than into the lane. Recommend approval to allow encroachment within the Hamilton Court right-of-way for the installation of a fence as requested by Stratton Leopold through Petition 140187, subject to the conditions noted. (An aerial map, photo, and plan are attached.) Recommend approval. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. ORDINANCES FIRST AND SECOND READINGS Ordinance read for the first time in Council June 26, 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 Sprague and unanimously carried. AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF YIELD SIGNS FOR NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC ON CHISHOLM STREET AT CLARS AVENUE TO PROVIDE POSITIVE TRAFFIC CONTROL. AN ORDINANCE To Be Entitled 13  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND APPENDIX I, SECTION 210 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA (2003), PERTAINING TO SECTION 7-1026 OF SAID CODE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STREETS NAMED HEREIN SHALL BE DESIGNATED YIELD RIGHT OF WAY INTERSECTIONS; 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 210 of the Code of the City of Savannah, Georgia (2003), pertaining to Section 7-1026 of said Code as amended shall be amended as follows: AMEND SECTION 210, YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY INTERSECTIONS TO INCLUDE: Clars Avenue SHALL YIELD for Chisholm Street. SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ADOPTED AND APPROVED June 26, 2014. Ordinance read for the first time in Council June 26, 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 Shabazz and unanimously carried. AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF YIELD SIGNS FOR EAST AND WESTBOUND TRAFFIC ON BATES AVENUE AND SCOTT STREET AT CLINCH STREET TO PROVIDE POSITIVE TRAFFIC CONTROL. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND APPENDIX I, SECTION 210 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA (2003), PERTAINING TO SECTION 7 1026 OF SAID CODE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STREETS NAMED HEREIN SHALL BE DESIGNATED YIELD RIGHT OF WAY INTERSECTIONS; 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 210 of the Code of the City of Savannah, Georgia (2003), pertaining to Section 7 1026 of said Code as amended shall be amended as follows: AMEND SECTION 210, YIELD RIGHT OF WAY INTERSECTIONS TO INCLUDE: 14  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 Bates Avenue SHALL YIELD for Clinch Street. Scott Street SHALL YIELD for Clinch Street. SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ADOPTED AND APPROVED June 26, 2014. RESOLUTIONS A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR PRO-TEM 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 26th day of June, 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. MISCELLANEOUS First Reading of Downtown Savannah Authority Application. The Commissioners of Chatham County have requested the assistance of the Downtown Savannah Authority in issuing the Downtown Savannah Authority Refunding Revenue Bond (Chatham County Projects), Series 2014. The Series 2014 Bond will be used by the County to advance refund a portion of the County’s outstanding Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds (Chatham County Projects), Series 2005 issued through the Downtown Savannah Authority and pay all or a portion of the costs of issuance. 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. Under state statue, the Authority’s application to the City to issue the Series 2014 Bond must receive two readings before City Council. The first reading has been scheduled and advertised for the meeting of June 26, 2014. The second reading has been scheduled and advertised for the meeting of July 10, 2014. The expected size of the bond issue is $9,870,000, and the Series 2014 Bond will be secured by a contract with the County. No action is required on this first reading. 15  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 Declare Property Surplus – 2142 Cullman Street. On behalf of the City of Savannah’s Housing Department, Real Property Services staff requests the City of Savannah declare the property located at 2142 Cullman Street surplus to the City’s needs. This property, located more specifically on the north side of Cullman between Graham Avenue and Kenilworth Street in the West Savannah Neighborhood, is approximately 0.21 acres, and houses a single-family residential structure. The City gained ownership of this property in November of 2013 via deed, after the previous owner defaulted on a City mortgage. The legal description is as follows: Lots 18 & 19, Block M, Jasper Springs, Subdivision Burney Ward (further identified as PIN 2-0026 - 13-008). Public Works and Water Resources, Sanitation, Development Services, Housing, Police, and Fire and Emergency Services have reviewed the proposed sale of this City-owned property and no objections were reported. Staff recommends the City-owned property located at 2142 Cullman Street be declared surplus and made available for sale to the public. (A map and photo are attached.) Recommend approval. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. Bradley Point South – Phase IV Major Subdivision Plat. Recommend approval of the major subdivision plat for Bradley Point South – Phase IV. The plat creates an additional 24 single- family residential lots. Recommend approval. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. APPOINTMENTS TO THE SAVANNAH/CHATHAM COUNTY HISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENT COMMISSION. Upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried the following appointments were recommended for approval to the Savannah/Chatham County Historic Sites and Monuments Commission: 1. Eli P. Karatassos 2. Giselle Rahn TRAFFIC ENGINEERING REPORTS Removal of Parking on Papy Street and Code Update. The Traffic Engineering Department has investigated a request from Mobility and Parking Services for the removal of parking on the west side of Papy Street between W. Oglethorpe Avenue and Turner Boulevard. Papy Street begins at W. Oglethorpe Avenue and travels south for one block where it terminates at Turner Boulevard; it serves as the eastern boundary of the recently completed Embassy Suites Hotel. Prior to the new construction, Papy Street measured 41 feet wide with parking prohibited 16  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 on the east side. The street was narrowed to 23 feet to accommodate the hotel’s footprint. Two- way passenger vehicle traffic requires a minimum of 20 feet, and vehicles parked on-street reduces the travel way to only 15 feet. This has created conflict between tour trolleys, motor coaches, and standard passenger vehicles attempting to navigate between W. Oglethorpe Avenue and Turner Boulevard. The City Code currently prohibits parking on the east side of Papy Street between Oglethorpe Avenue and Hull Street, later renamed Turner Boulevard. Staff recommends that the parking prohibition for the east side of Papy Street be extended to include the west side of the street and that the City Code be amended to reflect this change as well as to correct the change of name for Hull Street to Turner Boulevard. Recommend approval. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. Ordinance to cover will be drawn up for presentation at the next meeting of Council. BIDS, CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS Upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Hall and unanimously carried, the following bids, contracts and agreements were approved per the City Manager’s recommendations: Ground Maintenance – Laurel Grove South Cemetery – Contract Termination and Modification - Event No. 1577. Recommend approval to terminate an annual contract for Laurel Grove South Cemetery grounds maintenance with Smart Landscaping and to award the balance of the contract to Complete Lawn Care in the amount of $13,326.95. The services include lawn and grounds maintenance at Laurel Grove Cemetery South. There are seven more cutting cycles remaining on the contract at $1,903.85 per cycle. Complete Lawn Care is the second lowest bidder and has agreed to match the contract price of the terminated contractor, Smart Landscaping. The owner and operator of Smart Landscaping is currently incarcerated and unable to perform the contractual requirements. This contract will end in September, 2014 and is in the process of being re-bid. As this is a modification to a contract originally approved by Council, the modification requires Council approval. Bids were originally received August 13, 2013. The bid was advertised, opened, and reviewed. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. Complete Lawn Care (Chatham County) (C) $ 49,500.10+ Charlie’s Lawn Care (D) $ 54,600.00 Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire (G) $ 57,734.56 Dean Forest Nursery (B) $ 81,900.00 Smart Landscaping (D) $ 49,500.10* 17  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, General Fund/City Cemeteries/Other Contractual Services (Account No. 101-6124-51295). A Pre-Bid Conference was not conducted as this is a contract modification. (B)Indicates local, non-minority owned business. (C)Indicates non-local, minority owned business. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. (G)Indicates local, non-profit organization. (+)Indicates second low bidder agreeing to match low bid pricing. (*)Indicates terminated contractor. Recommend approval. Weed Control Chemicals – Annual Contract – Event No. 2274. Recommend approval to award an annual contract for weed control chemicals to Harrell’s, LLC in the amount of $27,499.83 and to Crop Production in the amount of $46,644.75 for a total of $74,144.58. Several items are maintained in inventory at the Central Warehouse; others are in inventory at Stormwater Management. The weed control chemicals will be used by Stormwater Management and other city departments to facilitate the management of vegetation. Both vendors are the lowest responsive bidders meeting specifications for the line items being awarded. Bids were received May 20, 2014. The bid was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. Harrell’s, LLC (Lakeland, FL) (D) (Partial) $ 35,399.83 Crop Production (Greensboro, GA) (D) $ 78,252.75 Red River Specialties, Inc. (D) $ 81,257.20 CWC Chemical, Inc. (D) $ 85,539.50 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, General Fund/Stormwater Management/Chemicals (Account No. 101-2104-51323) & Internal Service Fund/Inventory/Central Stores (Account No. 611-0000-11330). A Pre-Bid Conference was conducted and no vendors attended. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Fence Installation at Laurel Grove North Cemetery – Event No. 2296. Recommend approval to procure fence installation from Arentz General Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $81,000.00. The work includes the construction of 238 feet of a new fence segment to match the existing fence at Laurel Grove North Cemetery made of masonry columns and iron picket panels. Also included are the design, fabrication, and installation of four wrought iron picketed window barriers for the trolley stop structure at the corner of May Street and Ogeechee Road. While MWBE goals were not required because the project was estimated to be under $100,000, Arentz General Contracting, Inc. has proposed utilizing Glover Masonry at a MBE participation value of 16%. Glover Masonry is a local, minority owned business. Bids were received June 3, 2014. The bid was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: 100 Days. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. Arentz General Contracting, Inc. (Rincon, GA) (D) $81,000.00 Coastal Heritage Society (B) $109,600.00 18  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 Funds are available in the 2014 budget, Capital Improvements Fund/Capital Improvement Projects/Other Costs/Laurel Grove Perimeter Fence (Account No. 311-9207-5284-CM0702). A Pre-Bid Conference was conducted and nine vendors attended. (B)Indicates local, non-minority owned business. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Pump Repair for Water Reclamation Plants – Annual Contract – Event No. 2298. Recommend approval to award an annual contract for pump repair for water reclamation plants to Goforth Williamson, Inc. (Primary) and GPM Environmental (Secondary) in the amount of $46,015.00. This contract will be used for pump repairs needed at the water reclamation plants. Bids were received May 27, 2014. The bid was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. Goforth Williamson, Inc. (Griffin, GA) (D) $ 46,015.00 L.B. GPM Environmental (Garden City, GA) (D) $ 49,420.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Water and Sewer Fund Operations/President Street Plant/Regional Plants/Other Contractual Services (Account No. 521-2553-2554-51295). A Pre- Bid Conference was conducted and six vendors attended. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Landfill Compactor – Event No. 2329. Recommend approval to procure a landfill compactor from Tractor & Equipment Co, Inc. in the amount of $746,427.00. The compactor is replacing a Refuse Disposal unit that is no longer economical to operate or repair. Bids were received June 3, 2014. The bid was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: November 26, 2014. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc. (Pooler, GA) (D) $ 746,427.00 Humdinger Equipment, Ltd. (D) $ 749,965.00 Yancey Bros Co. (D) $ 824,039.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Vehicle Maintenance/Vehicular Equipment (Account No. 613-9230-51515). A Pre-Bid Conference was conducted and three vendors attended. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Utility Body Trucks – Event No. 2366. Recommend approval to procure two utility body trucks from O.C. Welch Ford Lincoln in the amount of $54,271.88. The utility body trucks will be used by Sewer Maintenance and Building and Electrical Maintenance to replace units which are no longer economical to operate or repair. Bids were received June 10, 2014. The bid was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: November 26, 2014. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. O.C. Welch Ford Lincoln (Hardeeville, SC) (D) $ 54,271.88 Nextran Truck Center (D) $ 54,300.00 Bartow Ford (D) $ 55,042.00 19  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 Wade Ford (D) $ 55,500.00 J.C. Lewis Ford (B) $ 56,381.00 Dan Vaden Chevrolet (B) $ 63,723.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Vehicle Maintenance/Vehicular Equipment (Account No. 613-9230-51515). A Pre-Bid Conference was conducted and no vendors attended. (B)Indicates local, non-minority owned business. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. X-Ray Imager – Event No. 2387. Recommend approval for a FPX Nano Portable X-Ray Imager from ADS Operational Equipment and Logistics Solutions in the amount of $35,200.00. The x-ray imager will be used by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit of Savannah- Chatham Metropolitan Police Department. The FPX Nano is a hand-held, portable x-ray imager that will be used for regular EOD calls and special events such as St. Patrick’s Day and the Rock and Roll Marathon. The portable equipment will assist the police to process x-ray images and allow the EOD unit quicker determination of a suspicious item. With faster response, the EOD unit will be able to clear a scene quickly and allow the public to return to their normal duties in a timely manner. The company is the sole distributor for this x-ray imager in the United States. Delivery: 130 Days. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidder was: S.S. ADS Operational Equipment & Logistics Solutions (D) (Virginia Beach, VA) $35,200.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Homeland Security, Office/Building Furniture/ Equipment (Account No. 212-3114-51520/GT0055). A Pre-Bid conference was not conducted as this is a sole source purchase. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Bulldozer – Event No. 2397. Recommend approval to procure a Caterpillar D7 bulldozer from Yancey Brothers Co. in the amount of $644,524.50. The Caterpillar D7 landfill bulldozer will be used at the Dean Forest Landfill to manage and process waste. The recommendation for award is based on the overall total cost of ownership of the equipment. While the initial purchase price is higher, the overall cost of ownership is lower due to 20-40% fuel savings and hybrid technology. The hybrid technology provides extended preventative maintenance service intervals and reduced off-site noise disturbance because of constant engine operating level. The Caterpillar bulldozer is the only EPA Tier-4 compliant bulldozer on the market providing a reduced carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions. The total cost of ownership includes a buy back of the current bulldozer for an estimated $116,000.00. Final buyback amount will be contingent upon the full evaluation of the equipment at trade-in. Additionally, Caterpillar offered a 5 year/10,000 hour guaranteed buyback amount of the equipment at the end of its life of $101,000.00. The other bidders would not guarantee a buyback amount. 20  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 The method used for the procurement was the Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA). The NJPA is a public municipal contracting agency located in Minnesota with the authority to develop and offer cooperative procurement services to its membership. Cooperative purchasing is authorized as an appropriate procurement method in Division 10 Section 4-4152 of the City’s purchasing ordinance. Proposals were originally received from eleven proposers in May, 2011. A contract renewal is effective for the period October 19, 2013 - October 19, 2014. Pricing is based on a 26% discount from list for equipment. Delivery: 90 Days. Terms: Net 30 Days. The proposers were: B.P. Yancey Brothers Co. (Pooler, GA) (D) $644,524.50 (less buyback amount) Tractor & Equipment Company (D) $434,666.00 Flint Equipment Company (D) $539,820.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Vehicle Purchases/Vehicular Equipment (Account No. 613-9230-51515). A Pre-Proposal Conference was not conducted as this is a cooperative purchase. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Traffic Signal Construction – Annual Contract – Event No. 2412. Recommend approval to renew an annual contract for traffic signal construction to Hoffman Electric in the amount of $86,262.40. This contract will be used by the Traffic Engineering Department to construct traffic signals in the City of Savannah. This is the first of three renewal options available. Bids were originally received June 4, 2013. This proposal was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidder was: L.B. Hoffman Electric (Chatham County, GA) (D) $ 86,262.40 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Traffic Engineering/Equipment Repair Parts (Account No. 101-2103-51335). A Pre-Bid Conference was not conducted as this is an annual contract renewal. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Long Term Disability Insurance – Annual Contract Renewal - Event No. 2414. Recommend approval to renew an annual contract for long term disability insurance benefits to MetLife in the total annual premium amount of $160,092. This is the first of four renewal options available. The method used for this procurement was the Request for Proposal (RFP) which evaluates criteria in addition to cost. The criteria used for this RFP was plan design and management, quality of administration and performance guarantees, experience and references, and financial terms. The RFP was sent to 15 carriers, resulting in proposals from five proposers. A short-list of finalists was established based upon premiums, and consisted of three carriers to be considered for further evaluation. All three carriers are excellent, experienced, financially sound companies 21  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 with extensive experience with long term disability insurance. The finalist proposals were fully evaluated. An important part of this evaluation was the assessment of the current benefit design in comparison to industry norms. That evaluation led to several recommended plan changes – improving the benefit replacement from 50% of earnings to 60%, increasing the maximum monthly benefit from $5,000 to $7,500, and the moderation of the benefit duration from Social Security retirement age to age 65. These plan changes were implemented without increasing the premiums despite the increase in the volume of insurance and the higher level of coverage. Proposals were originally received December 28, 2012. The RFP was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The proposers were: B.P. MetLife (D) $ 160,092.00 The Standard (D) $ 166,957.00 The Hartford (D) $ 167,827.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Disability/Purchased Insurance Premiums (Account No. 621-9808-52225). (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. A Pre-Proposal Conference was not conducted as this is an annual contract renewal. Recommend approval. Horticultural Products – Annual Contract – Event No. 2212. Recommend approval of an annual contract for horticultural products from Vereen Stores in the amount of $68,666.00, Pennington Seed in the amount of $23,176.00, Harrell’s LLC in the amount of $8,425.00, Graco Fertilizer Co. in the amount of $940.00, and John Deere Landscape $17,499.00 for the total amount of $118,706.00. The contract will be used to procure fertilizer, insecticide, herbicide, fungicide and seed for use by the Park and Tree Department. The low bid for each line item is being recommended for award. Bids were received April 22, 2014. This bid was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. Pennington Seed (D) (Madison, GA) (Partial Bid) $ 51,291.60 L.B. Harrell’s LLC (D) (Lakeland, FL) (Partial Bid) $ 81,270.55 L.B. Graco Fertilizer (D) (Cairo, GA) (Partial Bid) $ 84,007.09 L.B. John Deere Landscape (D) (Cleveland, OH) (Partial Bid) $113,032.26 L.B. Vereen Stores (Chatham Co., GA) (D) (Partial Bid) $114,393.86 Red River Specialties, Inc. (D) (Partial Bid) $ 42,180.00 Florida Irrigation Supply (D) (Partial Bid) $112,114.98 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, General Fund/Park and Tree/Operating Supplies and Materials/Chemicals (Account No. 101-6122-51320/51323). A Pre-Bid Conference was conducted and three vendors attended. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. 22  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 Geotechnical Representative for 63rd Street Drainage Improvements – Event No. 2278. Recommend approval to award a contract for a Geotechnical Representative for the 63rd Street Drainage Improvement Project to Golder and Associates Inc. in the amount of $398,867.00. Services include a specialized geotechnical representative for construction oversight, monitoring, and review of technical data required of the construction contract. This data acquisition and monitoring will verify contractor construction compliance with established limitations to prevent nuisance construction damages to the project’s adjacent properties. The 63rd Street Drainage Improvements project is currently out for bid. The project involves stormwater drainage relief improvements, roadway, and minor water and sewer improvements within the Mid-town area of the city. The award is being recommended contingent upon award of the 63rd Street Drainage Improvement Project construction contract as currently posted with a bid closing date of July 15, 2014. If scope adjustments to the construction contract are determined necessary following the award of this contract, it is understood by all parties that this associated contract would be void, or at the City’s discretion to negotiate a new contract price in line with estimates used to establish the construction contract amount. The project includes an overall Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) goal of 2% with the breakdown being 2% MBE and 0% WBE. Based on the proposed schedule of M/WBE Participation submitted by the proposer, Golder and Associates, Inc., the overall M/WBE participation for this project will be 4%, with the breakdown being 4% MBE utilizing CSI Geo located in Savannah, Georgia. The method used for this procurement was the Request for Proposal (RFP) which evaluates criteria in addition to fees. The evaluation criteria used for this RFP were related project experience, the project team, the project approach, the proposed schedule, M/WBE participation, local vendor and fees. The proposer is being recommended for award to the highest scoring firm. The proposers were: B.P. Golder and Associates (Jacksonville, FL) (D) $398,867.00 Terracon Consultants (B) $499,120.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Capital Improvement Projects/Other Costs/Casey South Drainage Phase II (Account No. 311-9207-52842-DR0911). A Pre-Proposal Conference was conducted and three vendors attended. (B)Indicates local, non-minority owned business. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Chlorine – One Ton Cylinders – Annual Contract – Event No. 2326. Recommend approval to award an annual contract for chlorine in one ton cylinders from Allied Universal Corporation in the amount of $71,750.00. The chlorine will be used for waste water treatment by the Water Reclamation Department. Bids were received June 10, 2014. The bid was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: 23  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 L.B. Allied Universal Corporation (Miami, FL) (D) $ 71,750.00 JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc. (D) $ 110,000.00 DPC Enterprises (D) $ 131,250.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Water and Sewer Fund-Operation/President Street Plant/Chemicals (Account No. 521-2553-51323). A Pre-Bid Conference was conducted and three vendors attended. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement Renewal – Event No. 2416. Recommend approval to renew a Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) with CDW-G in the amount of $383,176.49. The City’s current ELA expires June 30, 2014. This is a new, three-year agreement that is renewable annually and provides licensing for Microsoft software used by City employees. The software includes: Operating Systems, Office Suite, Email, SQL and all licensing required to support client access to servers across the City’s network. Pricing is based on the State of Georgia state-wide contract. The bidder was: L.B. CDW-G (Chicago, IL) (D) $ $383,176.49 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Internal Service Fund/Information Technology/Operating Supplies and Materials (Account No 611-1140-51320). A Pre-Bid conference was not conducted as this is an annual contract renewal. (D)Indicates non-local, non- minority owned business. Recommend approval. Microsoft Archive Licensing Agreement Renewal – Event No. 2426. Recommend approval to renew a Microsoft Archive Licensing Agreement with CDW-G in the amount of $43,699.50. The City’s current Archive agreement expires June 30, 2014. This is a new, three year agreement that is renewable annually. The agreement provides email archiving functionality to facilitate on- going storage of email as well as allow eDiscovery searches to provide efficient and comprehensive response to Open Records requests for email correspondence. Pricing is based on the State of Georgia state-wide contract. The bidder was: L.B. CDW-G (Chicago, IL) (D) $ $43,699.50 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Internal Service Fund/Information Technology/Operating Supplies and Materials (Account No. 611-1140-51320). A Pre-Bid Conference was not conducted as this is an annual contract renewal. (D)Indicates non-local, non- minority owned business. Recommend approval. Ammunition for Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department – Event No. 2293. Recommend approval to procure ammunition from Gulf State Distributors in the amount of 24  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 $70,415.00. The ammunition will be used by the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department for police training and general use. Bids were received May 20, 2014. This bid was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: 6-8 Months. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. Gulf State Distributors (Montgomery, AL) (D) $ 70,415.00 Precision Delta Corp. (D) $ 75,095.00 Smyrna Police Distributors (D) $ 78,450.00 Lawmen’s & Shooter Supply (D) $ 84,037.50 GT Distributors (D) $ 99,074.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, General Fund/SCMPD Support Services/Operating Supplies and Materials (Account No. 101-4240-51320). A Pre-Bid Conference was conducted and no vendors attended. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Vehicle Maintenance Parking Lot – Event No. 2222. Recommend approval to award a contract for the resurfacing of the Vehicle Maintenance Parking Lot to E & D Contracting Services, Inc. in the amount of $149,966.00. The project includes removal of approximately 2258 square yards of asphalt concrete with a soil cement base and replacement with a new concrete pavement at the Vehicle Maintenance facility at 6900 Sallie Mood Drive. The M/WBE goal for this project was 37% with the breakdown being 21% MBE and 16% WBE. The recommended contractor submitted participation of 100% with 21% MBE utilizing Hamps Masonry and Kelly Dukes, Inc. and 79% WBE self-performed. Bids were received April 29, 2014. The bid was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: 30 Days. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. E & D Contracting Services, Inc. (Savannah, GA) (E) $149,966.00 SABE, Inc. (C) $298,584.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget Capital Improvement Projects/Other costs/Vehicle Maintenance Lot Resurfacing (Account No. 311-9207-52842- OP0842). A Pre-Bid Conference was conducted and three vendors attended. (C)Indicates, non-local, minority owned business. (E)Indicates local, woman owned business. Recommend approval. State Street Parking Garage Elevator Modifications – Event No. 2223. Recommend approval to award a contract for the State Street Parking Garage elevator modifications to Keith Ray Construction in the amount of $300,000.00. The project includes replacing both elevators and upgrades to the HVAC, fire alarm and electrical systems within the elevators. The work will also include the relocation of the generator and its concrete pad. Due to the specialized nature of the work, no M/WBE goal was established. However, the recommended contractor proposed 4% MBE participation utilizing ImageKeepers Building Services, a City of Savannah certified MBE. 25  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 Bids were received May 6, 2014. The bid was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: 60 Days. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. Keith Ray Construction, Inc. (Thunderbolt, GA) (B) $300,000.00 Dayenesi, Inc. (C) $301,457.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget Capital Improvement Projects/Other Costs/Parking Garages Repair (Account No. 311-9207-52842-PB0631). A Pre-Bid Conference was conducted and two vendors attended. (B)Indicates local, non-minority owned business. (C)Indicates non- local, minority business. Recommend approval. Consoles and Installation for Police Patrol Vehicles– Event No. 2431. Recommend approval to award a contract for consoles and installation for patrol vehicles from West Chatham Warning Devices in the amount of $53,055.00. The consoles will be installed in the new Caprice and Tahoe police vehicles. West Chatham Warning Devices is the sole source for this equipment because they are able to respond quickly and are installing the other related equipment on the vehicles. This will eliminate further transferring of the vehicles to another location. Prices from West Chatham were negotiated and in comparison to purchasing direct from the manufacturer are 41% less in equipment cost. The bid was received June 20, 2014. Delivery: 30 Days. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: S.S. West Chatham Warning Devices (B) (Savannah, GA) $53,055.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget Account No. (101-4240-51250) Administrative Services Division, Equipment Maintenance. A Pre-Bid Conference was not conducted. (B)Indicates local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Mobile Home Removal and Replacement – Event No. 2231 – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Airport Commission requests approval of the Mobile Home Removal and Replacement bid with Hilliard Homes in the amount of $69,935.00 for the removal and replacement of a mobile home owned by the Commission and provided for on-call personnel. The Mobile home is needed for one Commission employee to remain on site to be called for airport situations that require an employee to respond immediately 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The current mobile home was purchased used and has been on site more than 15 years. Current conditions of the mobile home require immediate replacement. This is a turnkey project where the bidder will be responsible for all permits, fees, and disconnection and reconnection of all utilities. The home will be built and installed as per all current local, City, state and federal code requirements for our area. The bidders were: (D) Hilliard Homes (Douglas, GA) $ 69,935.00 26  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 (D) AAA Discount Homes $ 74,999.00 (D) HS Consulting, Inc. $ 81,000.00 (F) UGMS, Inc. $ 98,500.00 (D)Indicates non-local non-minority owned business, (F)Indicates non-local woman owned business. Recommend approval. Continuous Friction Measuring Equipment – Event No. 2229 – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Airport Commission requests approval to purchase Continuous Friction Measuring Equipment from Chemtek, Inc. in the amount of $55,495.00 to support airfield operations. This equipment will allow Commission employees to perform runway friction tests multiple times a year to be in compliance with FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) requirements. The bidders were: (D) Chemtek, Inc. (Morrisville, NC) $ 55,495.00 (D) Neubert Aero Corp $ 56,139.99 (F) American Safety Technologies $ 73,205.00 (D) Dynatest Consulting $ 81,325.50 (D)Indicates non-local non-minority owned business, (F)Indicates non-local woman owned business. Recommend approval. Purchase Three Valet Bag Lifts – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Airport Commission requests approval to purchase three Valet Bag Lifts from R.J. Design, LLC in the amount of $77,107. The Valet bag lifts will be installed on passenger boarding bridges Nos. 8, 9, and 10. Valet lifts allow transportation of bags to and from boarding bridges and ground support crews located on the ramp. Installation of lifts enhances the ability of servicing airlines on these bridges. R.J. Design, LLC is the manufacturer and sole provider for the valet bag lifts; and therefore, this is a sole source procurement. Recommend approval. Runway 28 RSA Improvements and Road Relocations – Task Order No. 5 – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Airport Commission requests approval of Task Order No. 5 with URS Corporation in the amount of $228,986.00 for the design of improvements to the Runway 28 Safety Area and Road Relocations. The Airport Commission was notified by the FAA that the Airport is scheduled to receive a new Mark 20 Localizer and Glideslope which are being funded by and scheduled to be installed under the FAA Facilities and Equipment program. The FAA advised the Airport that the tentative installation date would be sometime prior to September of 2015, which requires the site to be prepared and ready to accept the new equipment. The current localizer (the horizontal radar component of an instrument landing system) is located within the Safety Area of Runway 28 by approximately 250 feet which decreases the usable length of the runway by shortening the LDA (Landing Distance Available) for Runway 10 by the 250’ encroachment. The overall length of Runway 10-28 is 9,351’, but due to the existing 27  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 localizer being 250’ inside the Runway 28 Safety Area, the FAA mandates that the usable runway length be shortened by 250’ to 9,101’ which becomes the LDA. In order for the new Mark 20 Localizer to be installed outside of the Runway 28 Safety Area, two roads (Bland Boulevard and Robert B. Miller Road) will have to be partially relocated, and the 1,000’ Runway Safety Area also needs to be re-graded to correct non-conformities noted by the FAA. It is the intent of the Airport to complete design of the RSA improvements and initiate Phase I of the construction which will entail building the new foundation pad for the Mark 20 Localizer prior to the September 2015, install date. When the new localizer installation is completed and the existing localizer is removed, the re-grading can be completed. Task Order No. 5 addresses these deficiencies through design changes to slopes and roadway re-alignments. This task order will also include all design schematics, sketches, environmental issues, survey, and geotechnical investigation. Recommend approval. I-95 Intersection Interim Improvements – Change Order No. 2 – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Airport Commission requests approval of Change Order No. 2 with R.B. Baker in the amount of $594,906.10 for I-95 Intersection Interim Improvements. Increasing traffic on Airways Avenue is causing a significant back-up of westbound outgoing traffic from the Airport’s terminal building. In addition, Airways Avenue traffic has increased inbound and backs up down the ramp and onto the interstate and blocks traffic to the Airport, Pooler, Gulfstream, and the Outlets Mall which is currently under construction in Pooler. Because of the increased traffic issues, the Airport entered into an agreement with Gulfstream, Georgia Department of Transportation, and Outlet Mall of Georgia, LLC for the purpose of establishing and sharing costs for construction of these interim improvements in advance of the GDOT’s 2015 ramp-widening project to relieve the congestion. The Outlets Mall opens in April 2015, and due to the critical nature of the projects’ completion, it is imperative that the work begin immediately. R.B. Baker is currently under contract with the Airport on another road construction project and can amend the quantities to begin work and meet the schedule. Recommend approval. 2014 Advertising Campaign – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Airport Commission requests approval of the 2014 Advertising Campaign with Robertson & Markowitz Advertising in the amount of $148,240 for a print, radio, television, and digital advertising campaign to promote flying out of Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport to our local metropolitan statistical area. The ads will run in July, August, and September of 2014. The campaign will encourage locals to think about air travel again now that low fares are more readily available thanks to additional seats on incumbent carriers and new service on JetBlue. Robertson & Markowitz is the Commission’s advertising agency of record. Recommend approval. Water and Sewer Agreement – Harley Davidson – 1 Fort Argyle Road. Horsepower Properties, LLC has requested a water and sewer agreement for Harley Davidson. The water and sewer systems have adequate capacity to serve this 2.39-equivalent residential unit development located at 1 Fort Argyle Road. 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. 28  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2014 Recommend approval. The following announcements were made: Alderman Shabazz invited the public to come out on Friday, June 27th for a ribbon cutting at 1:00 p.m. for a new playground at the Liberty City Neighborhood Center located at 1401 Mills B. Lane Blvd. and at 2:00 p.m. for a ribbon cutting for Feiler Park at Medding and Alamo Streets. She thanked the City Manager and staff for all the hard work and efforts put in to making this happen for the community. Alderman Hall acknowledged the death of long time Savannahian Mrs. Minnie Robinson former resident of the Lepageville community which has long been wiped off the map since the 1960’s the only thing remaining is a cemetery. He asked the Clerk’s Office to do a resolution in her honor. He also announced the grand opening of the new Walgreens on Victory Drive and Skidaway Road. Alderman Sprague announced she will be hosting a District 4 meeting on Monday at 6:00 p.m. at Speedwell United Methodist Church on the corner of Montgomery Crossroads and Skidaway. She will also be having Muffins with MaryEllen at Coffe.Deli in the Habersham Shopping Center. Alderman Thomas announced the opening of the Coffee Bluff Marina is near, they are preparing for the ribbon cutting that will occur. Notifications will go out when it is confirmed. Alderman Osborne stated the Ask an Alderman in District 2 went well which was held at he Holy Spirit Lutheran Church. Alderman Bell announced the passing of John Mackey the local three term President of the ILA. She stated herself, Mayor Jackson, and Alderman Shabazz attended the Memorial Service and extended condolences to his son Timothy Mackey, wife and other family members. Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson stated GMA wrapped up in Savannah and everyone stated they had a wonderful time and will be back. There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson declared this meeting of Council adjourned. Dyanne C. Reese, MMC Clerk of Council 29