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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 10, 2014 CITY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA JULY 10, 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 Margaret Williams, Director of Customer Service followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENT: Mayor Edna Jackson, Presiding Mayor Pro-Tem Van Johnson, II 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 ABSENT: Assistant City Attorney Lester B. Johnson, III MINUTES Upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Johnson and unanimously carried the Summary/Final minutes of the City Manager’s briefing of June 26, 2014 were approved. Upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Johnson, and unanimously carried the Summary/Final minutes of the City Council meeting of June 26, 2014 were approved. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Jackson presented City Manager Cutter with her 25 year service pin effective July 12, 2014. ZONING HEARINGS 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) district. As proposed, both amendments would be subject to limitations. The Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) recommends denial of the petitioner’s request including an alternative text amendment suggested by the MPC staff. (The hearing was continued from the meeting of June 26, 2014.) Recommend denial of both the petitioner’s proposed text amendment and an alternative text amendment suggested by the MPC staff. Withdrawn by petitioner. 1  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 10, 2014 Lorraine Collins, Owner (MPC File No. 14-002238-ZA), requesting to rezone 215 W. Liberty Street from R-I-P-A (Residential Medium Density) to R-I-P-B (Residential Medium Density). MPC recommends approval of the petitioner’s request to rezone the property from R-I-P-A to R- I-P-B. The subject property contains an existing commercial building which houses retail uses on the ground floor. The existing R-I-P-A zoning classification and the proposed R-I-P-B classification allow a mix of residential and non-residential uses as is typical in a downtown area. The primary difference in the districts is the type and intensity of commercial uses that are allowed therein. The R-I-P-B zoning classification exists immediately west of the subject property and uses similar to the applicant’s proposed uses currently operate in the vicinity of the subject property. Recommend approval. Marcus Lotson, MPC came forward to give background information on the petitioner’s request. Alderman Sprague asked was the change properly posted. Mr. Lotson replied yes it was, notices were sent out and additional notices were sent out to the neighborhood association in the area. Alderman Sprague asked if there were any protest. Mr. Lotson replied no. Alderman Hall asked if the building was recently remodeled. Mr. Lotson stated it used to be an auto supply store. Alderman Hall asked the name of the restaurant that is currently there is. Mr. Lotson replied Savannah Coffee Roasters. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Hall and unanimously carried. Approved per the City Manager’s recommendation upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Johnson and unanimously carried. Ordinance to cover will be drawn up for presentation at the next meeting of Council. ORDINANCES FIRST READING Text Amendment to Section 8-3028(d), Victorian Planned Neighborhood Conservation District (MPC File No. 14-000069-ZA). An ordinance to amend 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. Ordinance read for the first time in Council July 10, 2014, then by unanimous consent of Council placed on First Reading with the Second Reading on July 24, 2014. ORDINANCES FIRST AND SECOND READINGS Ordinance read for the first time in Council July 10, 2014, then by unanimous consent of Council read a second time, placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried. AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE 199 AND 201 E. LATHROP AVENUE FROM R-4 (FOUR-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO O-I (OFFICE INSTITUTIONAL). 2  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 10, 2014 AN ORDINANCE To Be Entitled AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ITS PRESENT R-4 ZONING CLASSIFICATION TO AN O-I 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 property be rezoned from its present R-4 zoning classification to an O-I zoning classification: BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION Beginning at a point [ X: 982763.989486 Y: 759467.60079], located at the approximate intersection of the centerlines of East Lathrop Avenue and Richards Street, with said point being, THE POINT OF BEGINNING thence proceeding in a Southwesterly [S 1-45-55 W] direction along the approximate centerline of East Lathrop Avenue for approximately 113.98 ft. to a point [ X: 982760.478338 Y: 759353.671556], a point located at the approximate intersection of the centerlines of East Lathrop Avenue and Richards Lane thence proceeding in a Northwesterly direction [N 78-18- 51 W] along the approximate centerline of Richards Lane for approximately 148.83 ft. to a point, thence proceeding in a Northeasterly direction [N 10-56-24 E] along a line for approximately 111.21 ft. to a point, a point located on the approximate centerline of Richards Street, thence proceeding in a Southeasterly direction [S 78-47-3 E] along the approximate centerline of Richards Street for approximately 130.64 ft. to a point, [ X: 982763.989486 Y: 759467.60079], located at the approximate intersection of the centerlines of East Lathrop Avenue and Richards Street, said point being, THE POINT OF BEGINNING. 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 29th day of May, 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: July 10, 2014. Ordinance read for the first time in Council July 10, 2014, then by unanimous consent of Council read a second time, placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. 3  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 10, 2014 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND 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. AN ORDINANCE To Be Entitled AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 8-3025(d) PERTAINING TO ESTABLISHING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE NEW O-I ZONING DISTRICT; 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: That Section 8-3025(d) of the Code of the City of Savannah, Georgia (2003) hereinafter referenced as “Code”, be amended as follows: DELETE Section 8-3025(d) (d) Schedule of development standards. Minimum requirements for lot area, lot width, yards, height of buildings and building coverage are set forth in the following schedule for each district; provided, however, residential lots not served by public water and public sewers shall meet the minimum lot area and lot width requirements set forth in subsection (d). Provided further, that all development fronting onto or adjacent to an arterial or collector street shall be subject to the provisions of section 8-3061 except as provided for therein. The Metropolitan Planning Commission may approve variances from front yard and side yard building setback line requirements at the request of the subdivider for a proposed subdivision upon a finding that such variances would: a. Be in keeping with the overall character of the area. b. Would not be contrary to the process and intent of these regulations. c. Would not be detrimental to existing or proposed surrounding uses. d. Would serve public purposes to a degree equal to or greater than the standards replaced. ENACT Section 8-3025(d) (d) Schedule of development standards. Minimum requirements for lot area, lot width, yards, height of buildings and building coverage are set forth in the following schedule for each district; provided, however, residential lots not served by public water and public sewers shall meet the minimum lot area and lot width requirements set forth in subsection (d). Provided however that no minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be required in the Broughton Street Corridor. The Broughton Street corridor shall be defined as those properties bounded by Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to the 4  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 10, 2014 west, Lincoln Street to the east, Congress Lane to the north and Broughton Lane to the south. Provided further that all development fronting onto or adjacent to an arterial or collector street shall be subject to the provisions of Section 8-3061 except as provided for therein. The Metropolitan Planning Commission may approve variances from front yard and side yard building setback line requirements at the request of the subdivider for a proposed subdivision upon a finding that such variances would: a. Be in keeping with the overall character of the area. b. Would not be contrary to the process and intent of these regulations. c. Would not be detrimental to existing or proposed surrounding uses. d. Would serve public purposes to a degree equal to or greater than the standards replaced. SECTION 2: That the requirements 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 day of, 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: July 10, 2014. Ordinance read for the first time in Council July 10, 2014, then by unanimous consent of Council read a second time, placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CODE TO EXTEND THE PARKING PROHIBITION FOR THE EAST SIDE OF PAPY STREET TO INCLUDE THE WEST SIDE OF THE STREET, AND TO UPDATE THE NAME FOR A PORTION OF HULL STREET TO TURNER BOULEVARD. AN ORDINANCE To Be Entitled AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND APPENDIX I, SECTION 219 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA (2003) PERTAINING TO SECTION 7-1091 OF SAID CODE TO PROVIDE THAT THE STREET NAMED HEREIN SHALL PROHIBIT STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING AT ALL TIMES: TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia, in regular meeting of Council assembled and pursuant to lawful authority thereof: SECTION 1: That Appendix I, Section 219 of the Code of the City of Savannah, Georgia (2003), pertaining to Section 7-1091 of said Code, as amended, shall be amended as follows: 5  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 10, 2014 AMEND SECTION 219, STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES TO INCLUDE DELETE PAPY STREET On the east side of Papy Street between Oglethorpe Avenue and Hull Street. SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ADOPTED AND APPROVED: July 10, 2014. AN ORDINANCE To Be Entitled AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND APPENDIX I, SECTION 219 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA (2003) PERTAINING TO SECTION 7-1091 OF SAID CODE TO PROVIDE THAT THE STREET NAMED HEREIN SHALL PROHIBIT STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING AT ALL TIMES; TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia, in regular meeting of Council assembled and pursuant to lawful authority thereof: SECTION 1: That Appendix I, Section 219 of the Code of the City of Savannah, Georgia (2003), pertaining to Section 7-1091 of said Code, as amended, shall be amended by adding thereto the following: AMEND SECTION 219 STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES TO INCLUDE PAPY STREET On both sides of Papy Street between West Oglethorpe Avenue and Turner Boulevard. SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ADOPTED AND APPROVED: July 10, 2014. 6  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 10, 2014 RESOLUTIONS A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF TWO VACANT LOTS LOCATED ALONG ANDERSON AND GROVE STREETS AT A PRICE OF $2,100.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A QUIT CLAIM DEED TO CONVEY THE PROPERTY. WHEREAS , in response to a petition filed by Ms. Katie Joyner on behalf of The Savannah Classical Academy, on August 8th, 2013, The Mayor and Aldermen declared surplus and available for sale two vacant lots located at 725 E. Anderson Street and 1411 Grove Street; and WHEREAS , under O.C.G.A. 36-37-6, the City may offer such surplus property for sale to the public via Request for Proposal (RFP); and WHEREAS , the City Requested Proposals (Event #2098) for the sale of these two lots on February 24th, 2014, and which closed on March 25th, 2014. One response was received but determined invalid due to clerical issues; and WHEREAS , the City re-issued the RFP (Event # 2324) on May 14th, 2014 and which closed on June 3rd, 2014. Only one bid was received in response to the RFP and that bid was from Dulany Industries on behalf of The Savannah Classical Academy at St. Pius, LLC. The bid was in the amount of $2,100.00; and WHEREAS , the Academy is a non-profit corporation operating a public charter school in the City of Savannah and is relocating its operating premises to the former St. Pius Community Center property located at Anderson Street and Atlantic Avenue and the benefactors of this school have acquired the former Community Center in the name of The Savannah Classical Academy at St, Pius, LLC and have invested significant funds to acquire and renovate this center on behalf of the Academy with a vision of providing public charter school education services in the neighborhood; and WHEREAS , the Academy offers a classic liberal arts based curriculum currently serving grades K-7 and is a growing institution with an enrollment approaching 400 students. The redevelopment project associated with this charter school is a catalyst that is improving the neighborhood and is consistent with the economic and community development objectives of the City. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah in regular meeting of Council assembled that the sale of the property to The Savannah Classical Academy at St. Pius, LLC is approved and that the City Manager is authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed conveying the City’s interest in the property as described herein to The Savannah Classical Academy at St. Pius, LLC at a price of $2,100.00 and the Clerk of Council shall attest said Deed and affix the City’s seal thereto. Property located at 725 East Anderson Street and 1411 Grove Street, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. 7  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 10, 2014 All that certain lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, known and designated as the South 79 feet of Lot Five (5), Block 7, Schwarz Ward, being located West of the Grove Street right-of- way and South of an adjoining parcel described as the North half of Lot Five (5), Block 7, Schwarz Ward, and having a present Property Identification Number and used by the Chatham County Tax Assessor’s Office of 2-0054-12-004; AND Lot Number Six (6), Block 7, Schwarz Ward, said lot being part of the Subdivision of Millen Farm Lot Number Seven (7) and said lot having frontage of 25 feet on Anderson Street and a rectangular depth Southwardly of 175 feet, and having a present Property Identification Number and used by the Chatham County Tax Assessor’s Office of 2-0054-12-002. ADOPTED AND APPROVED: July 10, 2014. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF AN UNOPENED RIGHT-OF-WAY SECTION OF E. 31ST STREET FOR $101.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A QUIT CLAIM DEED CONVEYING SAME. WHEREAS, THE Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah are authorized by Georgia Laws 1927, p. 1537, Sec I, codified as Sec. 6-105 of the Charter and Related Laws of the City of Savannah, to sell to abutting property owners, for such compensation, as the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah deem reasonable, such streets, lanes, alleys, and/or ways as do not conform to the plan of the City of Savannah, or which are obsolete, or which no longer serve the purpose for which these particular streets and alleys were originally established; and WHEREAS, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah are authorized under O.C.GA. Section 32- 7-1 to “substitute for, relocate, or abandon any public road that is under its respective jurisdiction...”; and WHEREAS, the petitioner, on behalf of The Savannah Classical Academy at St. Pius, LLC (Academy), has petitioned the City to declare this unopened section of East 31st Street right-of-way surplus to the City’s needs and available for sale; and WHEREAS, on November 19th, 2013 the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah declared this unopened section of East 31st Street right-of-way as surplus to the needs of the City and available for sale; and WHEREAS, there are two abutting property owners to this unopened street and each were notified of abandonment of the right-of-way and this intended sale; and WHEREAS, the property was offered for sale via Request for Proposals Event #1973; which opened on January 10th, 2014 and closed on February 4th, 2014; and WHEREAS, one bid was submitted by Dulany Industries, on behalf of The Savannah Classical Academy at St. Pius, LLC (abutting property owner) at a price of $101.00; and WHEREAS, the Academy is a non-profit corporation which is acquiring the property, and adjoining properties, for lease to The Savannah Classical Academy, which operates a charter school in the City of Savannah and is relocating its operating premises to the former St. Pius Community 8  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 10, 2014 Center property located at Anderson Street and Atlantic Avenue, and the benefactors of this school have acquired the former Community Center in the name of The Savannah Classical Academy at St. Pius, LLC and have invested significant funds to acquire and renovate this center on behalf of the Academy with a vision of providing public charter school education services in the neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the Academy offers a classic liberal arts based curriculum currently serving grades K-7 and is a growing institution with an enrollment approaching 400 students, and the redevelopment project associated with this charter school is a catalyst that is improving the neighborhood and is consistent with the economic and community development objectives of the City; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah in regular meeting of Council assembled that the sale of this unopened and abandoned street to The Savannah Classical Academy of St. Pius, LLC is approved and the City Manager is authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed conveying the -----interest in the property as described herein to The Savannah Classical Academy at St. Pius, LLC at a price of City’s $101.00, and the Clerk of Council shall attest said Deed and affix the City’s seal thereto. An unopened section of East 31st Street lying east of Atlantic Avenue and west of Grove Street in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. ADOPTED AND APPROVED: July 10, 2014. MISCELLANEOUS Second 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. It is recommended that express approval be given for the DSA to issue a bond on behalf of Chatham County as requested by the County. Recommend approval. Approved per the City Manager’s recommendation upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried. Alderman Johnson recused himself from the vote. 9  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 10, 2014 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING REPORTS Parking Prohibition on Tattnall Street between Hall and W. Gwinnett Streets. The Traffic Engineering Department received a request from Mobility and Parking Services to assess the appropriateness of on-street parking in the 700 block of Tattnall Street. Staff investigated concerns and determined that when vehicles park on Tattnall Street between Hall Street and W. Gwinnett Street, traffic flow and emergency vehicle access is prohibited due to the narrowness of the travel lanes. Accordingly, parking needs to be prohibited along both sides of Tattnall Street between Hall Street and W. Gwinnett Street. Recommend that parking be prohibited along Tattnall Street between Hall Street and W. Gwinnett Street. Recommend approval. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Hall and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. Ordinance to cover will be drawn up for presentation at the next meeting of Council. Signalized Traffic Control on Waters Avenue at E. 65th Street. Based on increasing traffic volumes, Traffic Engineering has replaced a pedestrian actuated crosswalk traffic signal with a signal to control all traffic at the intersection of Waters Avenue and E. 65th Street. In order to provide for enforcement of the new traffic signal, it is necessary to amend the City Code to add traffic control signals at E. 65th Street and Waters Avenue and remove the pedestrian actuated crosswalk traffic signals from the intersection of Waters Avenue at E. 65th Street. Recommend approval. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Hall 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 Sprague and unanimously carried, the following bids, contracts and agreements were approved per the City Manager’s recommendations: Golden Marina Enterprises, Inc. Recommend approval to renew an agreement with Golden Marina Enterprises, Inc. for the operation and management of the Coffee Bluff Marina. The term will be for four years. This is the first of two renewal options available. The current annual rent paid to the City is $24,000.00. Under the terms of the renewal agreement Golden Marina will pay the following: Year 1 $24,000.00* Year 2 $30,000.00 Year 3 $36,000.00 Year 4 $36,000.00 *To allow for re-opening expenses, no rent will be required for the first 60 days. Therefore, net rent for year 1 will be $20,000.00. 10  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 10, 2014 All other terms of the agreement will remain the same. Recommend approval. Police Vans – Event No. 2328. Recommend approval to procure a police van from Wade Ford, Inc. in the amount of $27,380.00. The police van will be used by Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department to replace a unit which is no longer economical to operate or repair. Bids were received May 27, 2014. This bid was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: 8/29/14. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. Wade Ford, Inc. (Smyrna, GA) (D) $ 27,380.00 Dan Vaden Chevrolet (B) $ 28,565.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Vehicle Purchases/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. Cellular Services Provider – Event No. 2372. Recommend approval to award a contract for cellular services to Verizon in the annual amount of $489,822.60. Current cellular service levels include 362 cell phones; 324 iPhones; 386 air cards and 29 iPads. 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 functional fit (coverage area, features and services), business process (billing and account service modifications), disaster recovery plan, local vendor and fees. This RFP did not have an MWBE goal. The proposal is being recommended for award to the highest scoring firm. This is will be an annual contract with the availability of four additional renewal periods. This proposal was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: As Requested. Terms: Net 30 Days. The proposers were: B.P. Verizon (Savannah, GA) (B) $ 489,822.60 AT &T (B) $ 513,827.88 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Various City Departments/Cell Communications (Account No. 51211). A Pre-Proposal Conference was conducted and two vendors attended. (B)Indicates local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Moses Jackson Roof Replacement and Modifications - Event No. 2221 (PB0634). Recommend approval to award a contract for construction services for the Moses Jackson Roof Replacement and Modifications to Pioneer Construction in the amount of $849,131.00. The project includes installation of a new metal roof retrofit system over the entire west wing, including demolition, temporary roofing, structural framing, and insulation; relocation of the existing HVAC equipment; and minor window changes affected by the new roof installation. 11  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 10, 2014 The project includes an M/WBE goal of 17%, 9% MBE and 8% WBE. Based on the proposed schedule of M/WBE participation submitted by the recommended bidder, the overall M/WBE participation will be 22% with 10% MBE utilizing Glover Masonry and self-performed, and 12% WBE utilizing Georgia Framing & Henry Plumbing. Three bidders were pre-qualified for this project; bids were received from two pre-qualified bidders May 6, 2014. This bid was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: 190 Days. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. Pioneer Construction, Inc. (Savannah, GA) (A) $849,131.00 Collins Construction, Inc. (F) $990,338.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Capital Improvement Projects/Other Costs/Moses Jackson Center Roof (Account No. 311-9207-52842-PB0634). A Pre-Bid Conference was conducted and four bidders attended. (A)Indicates local, minority owned business. (F)Indicates non-local, woman owned business. Recommend approval. Mid-Sized Sedans – Event No. 2423. Recommend approval to procure nine mid-sized sedans from J.C. Lewis Ford in the amount of $179,082.00. The mid-sized sedans will be utilized by the SCMPD to replace units which are no longer economical to operate or repair. J.C. Lewis Ford will hold pricing from Event 1374, which was approved by City Council November 1, 2013. The bid was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: 9/3/14. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidder was: S.S. J.C. Lewis Ford (Savannah, GA) (B) $ 179,082.00 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. (B)Indicates local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Traffic Signal Equipment – Annual Contract Renewal – Event No. 2436. Recommend approval to renew an annual contract to procure traffic signal equipment from Temple, Inc. in the amount of $315,080.70, Quality Traffic in the amount of $15,908.00, Tagalucci Group, LLC in the amount of $695.00, and Mayer Electric Supply Co. in the amount of $21,367.00 for a total of $353,050.70. The signal equipment will be used by Traffic Engineering to replenish stock for routine maintenance and repair of existing signals as well as new signal installations. The low bidder meeting specifications and providing a complete bid was selected for each section. Items No. 86 and 87; 112-116; Section J and K; and item No. 163-165 were not awarded and will rebid at a later date. This bid was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. Temple, Inc. (Decatur, AL) (D (Partial Bid) $315,080.70 L.B. Quality Traffic Systems, Inc. (Nashville, TN) (D) (Partial Bid) $ 15,908.00 12  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 10, 2014 L.B. Mayer Electric Supply Co. (Norcross, GA) (E) (Partial Bid) $ 21,367.00 L.B. Tagalucci Group (Atlanta, GA) (C) (Partial Bid) $ 695.00 General Traffic Equipment (D) (Partial Bid) $ 26,910.00 Traffic Products, Inc. (F) (Partial Bid) $ 43,545.50 Southern Lights & Traffic Systems (D) (Partial Bid) $185,156.20 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. (C)Indicates non-local, minority owned business, (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business, (E)Indicates local, woman owned business, (F)Indicates non-local, woman owned business. Recommend approval. SCMPD Public Safety Training Center – Contract Modification No. 1 – Event No. 1600 (PB0836). Recommend approval of Contract modification No. 1 to Elkins Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $10,474.00. The original contract was for the construction of the SCMPD Public Safety Training Center. The contract modification includes a change of the type of sprinkler connection requested by the Fire Department, unsuitable soil conditions that were not evident prior to construction and required replacement or conditioning, adjustments to the concrete footings needed to accommodate the metal building, and the relocation of an existing, active fiber optic line that was in conflict with a storm water curb inlet. The original contract was $3,889,000.00. The total of contract modifications to date including this modification is $10,474.00 making the new contract total $3,899,474. The second lowest bid was $3,975,084.00. Funds are available in the 2014 SPLOST V Budget, Capital Improvement Projects/Other Costs/Public Safety Training Center (Account No. 311-9207-52842-PB0836). Recommend approval. Alderman Johnson asked to amend the minutes from the meeting of June 26, 2014 regarding the First Reading of Downtown Savannah Authority Application he was chairing the meeting and did not vote on the item. The following announcements were made: Mayor Jackson made a presentation on behalf of the University of Georgia and the Georgia Municipal Association to Alderman Shabazz for satisfactorily completing the Harold Holtz Municipal Training Institute for Elected Officials in recognition of attendance and participation in the program. Alderman Sprague made a presentation on behalf of the Malibou Circle Community to the Mayor and Alderman to attend any and all community events and activities. 13  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 10, 2014 Alderman Johnson stated on June 28, 2014 he attended the National Conclave for the MOLES held in Savannah in the absence of the Mayor Jackson. They presented a Proclamation to her acknowledging her achievements and work in the Civil Rights Movement which he has given to her but wanted to publicly give it to her as well. Alderman Shabazz stated the City of Savannah is making a plea for those who would like to contact the 311 call center to submit a property they feel should be placed on the 100 Worst Properties List. The deadline is Monday, July 14, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. she is urging the entire City to look around their neighborhoods and streets and make the call to assist in getting rid of blight in the City of Savannah. Residents may also use the city’s website www.savannahga.gov to nominate a property. Alderman Osborne asked City Manager Cutter once the list is sent out staff will evaluate the properties to determine if they will make the fold. City Manager Cutter replied yes. Alderman Osborne then stated if a property doesn’t make the list it doesn’t mean the city is ignoring the concerns of the citizens, however only 100 properties can be done at a time as it is a very costly project. Alderman Hall asked City Manager Cutter once the list reaches 100 if there additional properties will another list be generated. City Manager Cutter replied yes, a new list will be started. Alderman Johnson stated to City Manager Cutter he is interested in the prior lists to see if there are re-offenses, and reoccurrences to ensure the follow up is there. City Manager Cutter replied yes. Alderman Sprague announced Muffins with MaryEllen on Wednesday mornings from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Coffee.Deli in the Habersham Village Shopping Center. She also announced there will be a Roll Call in the Streets in the Ardsley Park Neighborhood on Saturday, July 12, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Tiedemann Square in front of the Savannah Arts Academy. Alderman Bell stated to Mayor Jackson that she was missed at the last meeting when the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. visited Council to make a presentation to the City. Mayor Jackson thanked Alderman Bell and stated she was honored and has the book. Alderman Bell stated Ask an Alderman will be going to District 3 the date, location and time will be announced at a time. Alderman Johnson announced the passing of Adrian Hassel who served as Special Projects Supervisor with the Property Maintenance Department. Alderman Johnson sent condolences to his family and staff that worked with him. He asked that we do a moment of silence in his honor. There being no further business, Mayor Jackson declared this meeting of Council adjourned. Dyanne C. Reese, MMC Clerk of Council 14