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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 4, 2014 CITY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 4, 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 Rev. Dale Worley, Unity of Savannah 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, Tom Bordeaux John Hall 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 Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas, and unanimously carried the Summary/Final minutes of the City Manager’s briefing of August 21, 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 August 21, 2014 were approved. APPEARANCES Mark Hill, Executive Director of Savannah Pride, Inc. and members of the Board of Directors, appeared to invite City Council to the 15th Anniversary of Savannah Pride Festival which will be September 13, 2014 11:00 a.m. at Forsyth Park. There will be events for the entire family. Mayor Jackson thanked Mr. Hill and members for coming to Council. She stated she remembers the first Savannah Pride Festival she attended and expressed how proud she is of the progression it has made over the years. Mary B. Lynch appeared regarding the 275th anniversary of Tomochichi's death on October 4, 2014. She requested a resolution to rededicate the monument in Wright Square to Tomochichi. Mayor Jackson suggested Ms. Lynch send an official letter stating what she is asking so Council can have something in writing to respond to. Zion Afolabi, President; Mi’Quan Green, Secretary; Amaya James, Parliamentarian of the 2014-2015 Savannah Youth Council along with Advisors Carliss Bates and Pauline Haywood 1  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 4, 2014 appeared to discuss the upcoming youth events and initiatives for middle school students in Savannah. They stated the City of Savannah and the Savannah Youth Council in partnership with America’s Promise Alliance will host #Choices: A Community Summit for middle school students on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Savannah Civic Center. Students enrolled in grades 6th-8th and their parents are invited to attend. Registration is required by Sept. 5. Attendees can register online at www.savannahga.gov/choices. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children to participate in the parents’ forum, which will be held at the same time. Students will engage in a series of roadmap exercises to help illustrate the positive outcomes of making the right choices for high school and college. The event will offer practical guidance and real-life examples to help youth think - and learn - more about who they are and what they want to be. It also can help them begin to see planning as a life-long strategy to achieving success. Alderman Johnson stated he is proud of the youth who have been in office for approximately a month, he thanked Mayor Jackson for her leadership and willingness to partner and try something different he also thanked Ms. Bates and Ms. Haywood for working with them. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE HEARINGS As advertised, the following alcoholic license petitions were heard. No one appeared in objection to the issuance of these licenses. Megha Patel for Shyamal Corp. t/a Stoggies, requesting to transfer a beer and wine (package) license from Vinay Patel at 802 Montgomery Street. This location is between Gwinnett Street and Bolton Street in District 1. The applicant plans to continue to operate as a convenience store. Maurice Norman, President of the Victorian Neighborhood Association came forward to make Council aware of the “Good Neighbor” Agreement between the Victorian Neighborhood Association and Stoggies to establish a positive working relationship between the two parties. The intent is to be proactive rather than reactive. He stated they met with one another and everyone is on board and ready to do whatever necessary to enhance the neighborhood. Alderman Johnson stated this is the model for which Council has advocated for, Mr. Norman understands this is not a binding agreement with the Council and hopes more Community Associations will utilize the same method. Alderman Johnson asked that the agreement be entered into the official record. Alderman Johnson asked Ms. Patel if she understood having an alcohol license is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules and regulations that she must abide by; if she doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked; if she promised to comply with those rules and regulations. Ms. Patel responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried. Alderman Osborne moved to approve the license and it was seconded by Alderman Johnson and unanimously carried. John O. Morisano for The Grey Restaurant, LLC, requesting a liquor, beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales at 109 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. This location was 2  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 4, 2014 previously a Greyhound bus station and is between Zubley Street and Oglethorpe Avenue in District 1. The applicant plans to operate as a full-service restaurant. Alderman Johnson asked Mr. Morisano what his intentions were with the building. He replied they were going to make it a restaurant because it is a very unique space. Alderman Johnson then asked 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. Morisano responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Hall and unanimously carried. Alderman Johnson moved to approve the license and it was seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. PETITIONS Edell Parker III, on behalf of Savannah College of Art and Design (Property Owner) – Petition 140256, requesting that the City allow encroachment within the Abercorn Street right-of -way for the installation of bicycle racks. The subject property is addressed as 201 E. Broughton Street; located more specifically on the south side of Broughton between Abercorn and Lincoln Streets, also known as the Jen Library. The petitioner plans to install the new “key style” racks within the Abercorn Street sidewalk area. The individual racks, 23"w x 32"h, are comprised of a steel loop frame that will be anchored into the concrete sidewalk. According to the plans submitted, the sidewalk at this location is 14’-3” wide. The bicycle rack installation will leave 11’-6” to the edge of the curb without bikes and approximately 9’-0” with bikes. The bicycle racks request has been reviewed by Real Property Services, Public Works and Water Resources, Development Services, Citizen Office, and Park and Mobility 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. Recommend approval to allow encroachment within the Abercorn Street right of-way for the installation of bicycle racks as requested by Savannah College of Art and Design through Petition 140256, subject to the conditions noted. Deferred to September 18, 2014. Joshua Beckler of Coastal Canvas (Applicant), on behalf of Jamie Durrence of LD Entertainment, LLC/Local 11Ten Restaurant (Tenant) and Savannah Post No. 135, Inc. (Property Owner) – Petition 140280, requesting that the City allow encroachment within the Bull and Duffy Street right-of-ways for the installation of seven retractable awnings over the sidewalks. The subject property is addressed as 1110 Bull Street; located more specifically on the northeast corner of the Bull and Duffy Street intersection. This is the location of the existing “Local 11Ten” restaurant. The retractable awnings, as designed, are approximately 80” wide x 43” high, projecting 36” from the building façade. They will provide 96” of vertical clearance above the sidewalk. Five of these awnings will be located on Bull Street and two on Duffy Street. This request has been reviewed by Real Property Services, 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 approval through 3  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 4, 2014 the Historic District Board of Review for design compatibility. Recommend approval to allow encroachment within the Bull and Duffy Street right-of-ways for the installation of seven retractable awnings over the sidewalks as requested by Joshua Beckler through Petition 140280, subject to the conditions noted. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. Joshua Beckler of Coastal Canvas (Applicant), on behalf of Anne Hagerty (Tenant) and Hai Xuan and Shaoming Rong (Property Owners) – Petition 140282, requesting that the City allow encroachment within the Broughton Street right-of-way for the installation of an aluminum frame awning. The subject property is addressed as 421 E. Broughton Street; located more specifically on the southwest corner of the Broughton and Price Street intersection. The aluminum awning, as designed, is approximately 178” wide x 36” high, projecting 48” from the building facade and will provide 96” of vertical clearance above the sidewalk. The petitioner has already been approved by the Historic District Board of Review. This request has been reviewed by Real Property Services, 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. Recommend approval to allow encroachment within the Broughton Street right-of-way for the installation of an aluminum frame awning as requested by Joshua Beckler through Petition 140282, subject to the conditions noted. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. Flint North of SpeediSign (Applicant), representing Harper Boutique (Tenant) and James E. Llewellyn, Sr. (Property Owner) – Petition 140310, requesting that the City allow encroachment within the Bull Street right-of-way for the installation of a sign over the sidewalk. The subject property is addressed as 118 Bull Street; located more specifically at the northeast corner of the Bull Street and State Street intersection. The sign, as designed, is approximately 1’- 0” high x 3’-0” wide which will be hung from an aluminum bracket off the corner of the building. The sign will be located to maintain a 10’-0” vertical clearance to the sidewalk. The sign has already received approval from the Historic District Board of Review for design compatibility. This request has been reviewed by Real Property Services, 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. Recommend approval to allow encroachment within the Bull Street right-of-way for the installation of a sign over the sidewalk as requested by Flint North through Petition 140310, subject to the conditions noted. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by 4  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 4, 2014 Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. Angela Bean of Doug Bean Signs (Applicant), Representing Rivers & Glen Trading Co. (Tenant), on behalf of SCGII Drayton LLC (Property Owner) – Petition 140315, requesting that the City allow encroachment within the Drayton Street right-of-way for the installation of a principal use sign over the sidewalk. The subject property is addressed as 24 Drayton Street; located more specifically at the southeast corner of the Drayton and Bryan Street intersection. The sign, as designed, is approximately 59” in diameter, projecting a total of 69” from the building façade. It will be mounted to provide a minimum of 10’ vertical clearance above the sidewalk. The sign has already received approval from the Historic District Board of Review for design compatibility. This request has been reviewed by Real Property Services, 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. Recommend approval to allow encroachment within the Drayton Street right-of-way for the installation of a principal use sign over the sidewalk as requested by Angela Bean through Petition 140315, subject to the conditions noted. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. Skylar Long of Long Builders Inc. (Applicant), on behalf of Ellen Baker Wikstrom (Property Owner) – Petition 140316, requesting that the City allow encroachment within the W. Bolton Street right-of-way for the construction of a covered front entry stoop. The subject property is addressed as 309 W. Bolton Street; located more specifically on the south side of Bolton Street between Montgomery and Jefferson Streets. The covered entry stoop, which includes (4) steps and a front porch, is designed as 12’ wide by approximately 5’-0” deep. The stoop crosses over the property line by 1’-7 1/4”, leaving 6’ of sidewalk (existing) to remain. The applicant has received approval for design compatibility through the Historic District Board of Review. This request has been reviewed by Real Property Services, 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. Recommend approval to allow encroachment within the W. Bolton Street right-of-way for the construction of a covered front entry stoop as requested by Skylar Long through Petition 140316, subject to the conditions noted. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. Joshua Beckler of Coastal Canvas (Applicant), on behalf of Jeffery Schrader (Tenant) and Broughton Street Partners Company LLC (Property Owner) – Petition 140321, requesting that the City allow encroachment within the Broughton Street right-of-way for the installation of 5  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 4, 2014 an awning over the sidewalk. The subject property is addressed as 204 W. Broughton Street; located more specifically on the north side of Broughton between Barnard and Jefferson Streets. The awning, as designed, is 13’-9 1/2” wide x approximately 4’-6” high, projecting 16” from the building facade and will provide approximately 9’-3 1/2” of vertical clearance above the sidewalk. The awning has been approved through the Historic District Board of Review for design compatibility. This request has been reviewed by Real Property Services, 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. Recommend approval to allow encroachment within the Broughton Street right-of-way for the installation of an awning over the sidewalk as requested by Joshua Beckler through Petition 140321, subject to the conditions noted. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. ORDINANCES FIRST AND SECOND READINGS Ordinance read for the first time in Council September 4, 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. Signalized Traffic Control Update. AN ORDINANCE TO UPDATE THE CITY CODE, APPENDIX I - TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, BY ADDING TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS AT THE FOLLOWING INTERSECTIONS: • Abercorn Street (SR 204) and Arts Drive • Abercorn Street (SR 204) and Truman Parkway • Abercorn Street (SR 204) and Abercorn-White Bluff Connector • Airways Avenue and Gulfstream Road • Airways Avenue and Gulfstream Facility Driveway • Apache Avenue and Fulton Road • Bull Street and 63rd Street • Dean Forest Road and Robert B. Miller Road • Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Hall Street • Montgomery Street and 55th Street • Victory Drive and Dixie Avenue • White Bluff Road and Abercorn-White Bluff Connector 6  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 4, 2014 AN ORDINANCE To Be Entitled AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND APPENDIX I, SECTION 201 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA (2003) PERTAINING TO SECTION 7-1009(a) OF SAID CODE, TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS; 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 201 of the Code of the City of Savannah, Georgia (2003), pertaining to Section 7-1009(a) of said Code, as amended, shall be amended by adding thereto the following: ENACT Intersection of Abercorn Street (SR 204) and Arts Drive. Intersection of Abercorn Street (SR 204) and Truman Parkway. Intersection of Abercorn Street (SR 204) and Abercorn-White Bluff Connector. Intersection of Airways Avenue and Gulfstream Road. Intersection of Airways Avenue and Gulfstream Facility Driveway. Intersection of Apache Avenue and Fulton Road. Intersection of Bull Street and 63rd Street. Intersection of Dean Forest Road and Robert B. Miller Road. Intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Hall Street. Intersection of Montgomery Street and 55th Street. Intersection of Victory Drive and Dixie Avenue. Intersection of White Bluff Road and Abercorn-White Bluff Connector. SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Adopted and Approved: September 4, 2014. 7  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 4, 2014 Ordinance read for the first time in Council September 4, 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. “No Trucks” on Adel, Coleman and Lamar Streets, and a Parking Restriction on Lamar Street North of Staley Avenue. AN ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT TRUCK TRAFFIC ON ADEL STREET, COLEMAN STREET NORTH OF STALEY AVENUE TO ADEL STREET, AND LAMAR STREET NORTH OF STALEY AVENUE TO ITS DEAD END; AND TO PROHIBIT PARKING ALONG LAMAR STREET FROM STALEY AVENUE NORTHWARD A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 270 FEET TO ITS DEAD END. AN ORDINANCE To Be Entitled AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND APPENDIX I, SECTION 215 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA (2003) PERTAINING TO SECTION 7-1032 OF SAID CODE TO PROVIDE THROUGH TRUCK TRAFFIC BE PROHIBITED ON THE STREETS NAMED HEREIN; 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 215 of the Code of the City of Savannah, Georgia (2003), pertaining to Section 7-1032 of said Code, as amended, shall be amended by adding thereto the following: AMEND SECTION 215: COMMERCIAL VEHICLES PROHIBITED ADEL STREET Adel Street from Coleman Street to Lamar Street. SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Adopted and Approved: September 4, 2014. 8  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 4, 2014 AN ORDINANCE To Be Entitled AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND APPENDIX I, SECTION 215 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA (2003) PERTAINING TO SECTION 7-1032 OF SAID CODE TO PROVIDE THROUGH TRUCK TRAFFIC BE PROHIBITED ON THE STREETS NAMED HEREIN; 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 215 of the Code of the City of Savannah, Georgia (2003), pertaining to Section 7-1032 of said Code, as amended, shall be amended by adding thereto the following: AMEND SECTION 215: COMMERCIAL VEHICLES PROHIBITED COLEMAN STREET Coleman Street from Staley Avenue to Adel Street. SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Adopted and Approved: September 4, 2014. ********************************************* AN ORDINANCE To Be Entitled AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND APPENDIX I, SECTION 215 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA (2003) PERTAINING TO SECTION 7-1032 OF SAID CODE TO PROVIDE THROUGH TRUCK TRAFFIC BE PROHIBITED ON THE STREETS NAMED HEREIN; 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: 9  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 4, 2014 SECTION 1: That Appendix I, Section 215 of the Code of the City of Savannah, Georgia (2003), pertaining to Section 7-1032 of said Code, as amended, shall be amended by adding thereto the following: AMEND SECTION 215: COMMERCIAL VEHICLES PROHIBITED LAMAR STREET Lamar Street from Staley Avenue north to the dead end. SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Adopted and Approved: September 4, 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 LAMAR STREET On both sides of Lamar Street from Staley Avenue extending approximately 270 feet north to the end of the street. SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Adopted and Approved: September 4, 2014. 10  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 4, 2014 RESOLUTIONS Access and Maintenance Easement for Magnolia Park. This easement has been requested by the City of S a Leisurev Services aBureau in order ton access aand maintain h the ’ s adjoining City-owned park land, Magnolia Park. The proposed easement is located south of Bacon Park Drive and west of the pool complex at the Bacon Park Drive/Morgan Street intersection. A survey reports the easement area contains 0.117 acres. The Club is willing to grant the easement to the City for $1. Recommend acceptance of an easement for access and maintenance from Magnolia Park Community Club, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AN ACCESS AND MAINTENANCE EASEMENT ACROSS PROPERTY (PIN 2-0141-03-009), OWNED BY THE MAGNOLIA PARK COMMUNITY CLUB. WHEREAS, Magnolia Park Community Club is the owner of the property identified as PIN 2-0141-03-009, located at the southwesterly intersection of Bacon Park Drive and Morgan Street (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, Magnolia Park Community Club has agreed to grant to the City of Savannah for consideration of $1.00 a permanent access and maintenance easement across the westerly 0.117 acres of the Property, as depicted on the attached survey. NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and Aldermen, in regular meeting assembled, hereby approve acceptance of the access and maintenance easement as granted by the Magnolia Park Community Club. ADOPTED AND APPROVED: September 4, 2014. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING REPORTS Change of Parking Restrictions – 901 East 65th Street. The Traffic Engineering Department has received a request from Frank Stevens, the architect for the Memorial Health University Medical Center Employees’ Credit Union, that parking be prohibited in front of 901 E. 65th Street. E. 65th Street begins at Waters Avenue in the Medical Arts neighborhood and continues west to Bull Street in the Abercorn Heights/Lamara Heights/Ridgewood/Poplar Heights neighborhood. From Waters Avenue to approximately 420 feet west of Paulsen Street, the street is commercial with driveway and parking lot access points for medical practices and other businesses that front E. 65th Street. 11  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 4, 2014 Memorial Health University Medical Center recently purchased the property at 901 E. 65th Street and moved the employee credit union into the renovated space. Part of the renovation included changing the traffic flow through the parking lot to allow for drive up access. Customers now enter the property at E. 66th Street and exit onto E. 65th Street. Drivers exiting the facility have a restricted view of traffic on E. 65th Street when vehicles are parked in front of the credit union building to the west and between the driveway and the Midtown Barber Shop to the east. Currently, parking is prohibited on the south side of E. 65th Street between Sutlive and Paulsen Streets. On behalf of his client, Frank Stevens, the architect for the credit union, has requested that parking be prohibited in front of 901 E. 65th Street. Traffic Engineering staff concurs with this assessment and recommends amending the City Code to reflect this change. It is recommended that the parking prohibition for the south side of E. 65th Street between Sutlive and Paulsen Streets be extended 120 feet to the east of Sutlive Street and that the City Code be amended to reflect this change. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. Prohibition of Truck Traffic on W. Chatham Crescent. Traffic Engineering has received complaints from residents in Ardsley Park regarding truck traffic traveling through their neighborhood on W. Chatham Crescent from E. Victory Drive to Washington Avenue. Staff has investigated concerns and has determined that this portion of W. Chatham Crescent is not suitable for truck traffic due to its residential character. There are no businesses within the neighborhood that require truck deliveries. Therefore, staff recommends that a “no truck” restriction be implemented on W. Chatham Crescent between E. Victory Drive and Washington Avenue. Recommend that truck traffic be prohibited on W. Chatham Crescent from E. Victory Drive to Washington Avenue, including the portion of Battey Street that encircles Guckenheimer Park. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. BIDS, CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS Upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried, the following bids, contracts and agreements were approved per the City Manager’s recommendations: Authorization for City Manager to Sign and Administer through Sub-Grant Recipients Program Year (PY) 2014 Youth Grant Funds. The City of Savannah has received a “Youth Grant Award” for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Program in the amount $1,745,501 from the Governor’s Department of Economic Development – Workforce Division ( GDEcD – WD) on May 29, 2014. These funds will be used to support youth within the nine (9) county service area (Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh), entering the workforce through the One-Stop Delivery System providing job training, 12  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 4, 2014 preparation, and placement services. The period of availability for these funds is April 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. Pursuant to the Coastal Workforce Services (CWS) Consortium Agreement, recommend approval to authorize the City Manager to receive grant funding and enter into Grant Administration Agreements with sub-grant recipients in accordance with the City of Savannah’s procurement policies and procedures. Coastal Workforce Services and Coastal Workforce Investment Board Youth Service Providers Contractors and Contract Renewals: Paxen Learning Corporation No. 14-0167- 01; Savannah Impact Program No. 14-0869-01; and Telamon Corporation No. 14-0336-01 and No.14-0336-02 for PY14 Year-Round Youth Programs. As approved by the Coastal Workforce Investment Board on May 20, 2014, funding in the amount of $1,150,030 will be used to administer year-round youth programs from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 to low- income youth between ages 14 to 21. Program services will include work experience, occupational skills training, alternative secondary school services, tutoring and supportive services in the nine (9) county Coastal Region consisting of Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh counties. The PY14 Youth Provider Contract renewals will include the following Youth Service agencies, counties to be served and contract amounts: Agency Served Counties Served Total Amount Awarded Paxen Learning Corporation Camden, Glynn and $269,298 McIntosh Savannah Impact Program Chatham $386,481 Telemon Corporation Bulloch and Effingham $254,693 Telemon Corporation Bryan, Liberty, and Long $239,558 TOTAL $1,150,030 City Manager Cutter stated the City of Savannah has been awarded $1.1M to administer youth programs. Alderman Johnson stated there was a significant increase to the portion of funds Chatham County will receive which doesn’t happen often. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. Truck and Tractor Tires – Annual Contract – Event No. 2447. Recommend awarding an annual contract to procure tires for various City vehicles to SOS Radial Tire in the amount of $207,145.16 and tires specifically for Savannah Fire apparatus to Wingfoot Commercial Tire in the amount of $51,750.00 for a total of $258,895.16. Although Wingfoot Commercial Tire was not the low bidder for fire apparatus tires, they are the sole source vendor for the tires as they are the only vendor able to provide the Goodyear Brand required by the Fire Department to ensure the manufacturer's "roll-over safety rating guarantee.” Bids were received July 22, 2014. The bid was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: Various City Fire Apparatus Vehicle Tires Tires 13  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 4, 2014 L.B. SOS Radial Tire (Garden City, GA) (D) $207,145.16 $50,006.00 S.S.Wingfoot Commercial Tire (Garden City, GA) (D) $229,537.18 $51,750.00 GCR Tire Center (Garden City, GA) (D) $238,908.38 $47,761.10 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Vehicle Maintenance/Vehicle Parts (Account No. 611- 1130-51360). A Pre-Bid Conference was conducted and no vendors attended. (D)Indicates non- local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Fleet Management Software Upgrade – Sole Source - Event No. 2532. Recommend approval to procure a fleet management software upgrade from Assetworks in the amount of $50,660.00. The fleet management software upgrade will be used by Vehicle Maintenance to upgrade the current fleet management software program to a browser-based version that includes customer support web portals, report modules and touch screen interfaces for the shop. Assetworks is the sole source vendor for the fleet management software upgrade as they own the rights to the software license. This bid was not advertised as this is a sole source purchase. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidder was: S.S. Assetworks (Dallas, TX) (D) $ 50,660.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Fleet Management/Computer Hardware & Software (Account No. 611-1131-51510). A Pre-Bid Conference was not conducted as this is a sole source purchase. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Radio System 2 Channel Expansion – Sole Source- Event No. 2540. Recommend approval to procure radio system channel expansion equipment from Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $322,973.00. The radio system expansion equipment will be utilized by IT Mobile Services to increase the channel capacity on the existing Motorola radio network from the current ten channels to twelve channels in order to allow for migration of additional users from the old infrastructure to the new infrastructure. Motorola Solutions, Inc. is the sole source vendor for the radio system channel expansion equipment as additional items are to be used with existing equipment available only from this source. This bid was not advertised as this is a sole source purchase. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidder was: S.S. Motorola Solutions, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) (D) $ 322,973.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Capital Improvement Fund/Capital Improvement Projects/Other Costs/Radio Network Infrastructure (Account No. 311-9207-52842-OP0932). A Pre-Bid Conference was not conducted as this is a sole source purchase. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. 14  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 4, 2014 IP Hardware Upgrade – Sole Source- Event No. 2541. Recommend approval to procure IP Hardware/Software Upgrade from Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $538,000.00. The IP hardware/software upgrade will be utilized by IT Mobile Services to upgrade existing City technology that is no longer supported due to its age. Motorola Solutions, Inc. is the sole source vendor for the IP hardware/software upgrade as additional items are to be used with existing equipment available only from this source. This bid was not advertised as this is a sole source purchase. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidder was: S.S. Motorola Solutions Inc. (Atlanta, GA) (D) $ 538,000.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget Capital Improvement Fund/Capital Improvement Projects/Other Costs/Radio Network Infrastructure (Account No. 311-9207-52842-OP0932). A Pre-Bid Conference was not conducted as this is a sole source purchase. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Variable Frequency Drive – Sole Source – Event No. 2542. Recommend approval to procure five (5) variable frequency drives (VFD) from WESCO Distribution, Inc. in the amount of $49,500.00. This component controls the speed of the President Street Plant's influent (incoming water) pumps. This is a direct replacement for existing VFDs for influent pumps at the President Street Plant. The reason for the sole source is that the existing drives are obsolete and replacements could only be provided by this vendor. Special pricing is being supplied from this vendor due to obsolescent current drives. This bid was not advertised as this is a sole source purchase. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidder was: S.S. Wesco Distribution, Inc. (Savannah, GA) (B) $ 49,500.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Capital Improvement Fund/Capital Improvement Projects/Other Costs/Treatment Plant Capital Maintenance (Account No. 311-9207-52842- SW0810). A Pre-Bid Conference was not conducted as this is a sole source purchase. (B)Indicates local, non-minority owned business. Fencing – Augusta Avenue Corridor Revitalization – Event No. 2460. Recommend approval to procure fencing services from T&T Fencing Company, Inc. in the amount of $37,900.01. This fencing service is for the Augusta Avenue Corridor Revitalization Plan as part of the public spaces and streetscape component which promotes economic revitalization and pedestrian safety. The project will involve the installation of approximately 170 linear feet of ornamental aluminum fencing, installation of approximately 991 linear feet of steel bollard and chain fencing at two locations and removal and disposal of existing wood posts. 15  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 4, 2014 Bids were received August 12, 2014. The bid was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. T&T Fencing Company, Inc. (Waycross, GA) (D) $37,900.01 Lammons Construction Company (Savannah, GA) (B) $94,792.50 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Capital Improvements Fund/Capital Improvement Projects/Contract Costs/West Augusta Ave-5 Buildings (Account No. 311-9207-52840- PD0806). A Pre-Bid Conference was conducted and one vendor attended. (B)Indicates local, non -minority owned business. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Container Hoist Truck – Event No. 2504. Recommend approval to procure a container hoist truck from Cherokee Truck Equipment, LLC in the amount of $79,863.00. The container hoist truck will be used by Commercial Refuse to replace a unit which is no longer economical to repair. Bids were received August 19, 2014. The bid was advertised opened and reviewed. Delivery: 10/23/14. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. Cherokee Truck Equipment, LLC (Mableton, GA) (D) $79,863.00 Wade Ford, Inc. (Smyrna, GA) (D) $83,223.00 Roberts Truck Centers (Garden City, GA) (D) $88,840.39 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Vehicle Replacement Fund/Vehicle Purchases/Vehicular Equipment (Account No. 613-9230-51515). A Pre-Bid Conference was conducted and two vendors attended. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Front Loading Refuse Truck – Event No. 2505. Recommend approval to procure a front loading refuse truck from Bunch Truck & Equipment in the amount of $226,563.00. The front loading refuse truck will be utilized by Commercial Refuse to replace a unit which is no longer economical to repair. Bids were received August 19, 2014. The bid was advertised opened and reviewed. Delivery: 10/23/14. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. Bunch Truck & Equipment (Garden City, GA) (D) $226,563.00 Peach State Truck Center (Norcross, GA) (D) $246,944.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Vehicle Replacement Fund/Vehicle Purchases/Vehicular Equipment (Account No. 613-9230-51515). A Pre-Bid Conference was conducted and five vendors attended. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Gwinnett, Culver, and Wheaton Streets Drainage Improvements – Contract Modification No. 4 – Event No. 349. Recommend approval of Contract Modification No. 4 to Southern Champion Construction in the reduced contract amount of $46,638.40. 16  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 4, 2014 The Gwinnett, Culver, and Wheaton Streets Storm Drainage Improvements Project (DR0215) consisted of storm drainage conveyance system improvements designed to prevent structural flooding in the vicinity of the E. Gwinnett and Culver Streets intersection for up to the 100 year – 24 hour storm event. Construction has been completed for approximately one year, although a few outstanding claims required the City to hold retainage until these claims were resolved. The cumulative total of the agreement requires Council approval of this modification. The original contract amount was $866,569.00. The total of all contract modifications to date, including this modification is $102,065.60, making the final contract total price $968,634.60. The second low bidder was Savannah River Utilities in amount of $1,017,270.00. Recommend approval of Contract Modification No. 4 for the reduced contract amount of $46,638.40. Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Capital Improvement Fund/Capital Improvement Projects/Contract Costs/Bilbo-North Casey Drainage (Account No. 311-9207- 52840-DR0215). Protective Clothing for Savannah Fire and Emergency Services– Annual Contract – Event No. 2486. Recommend awarding an annual contract to procure protective clothing from Ten-8 Fire & Safety Equipment in the amount of $139,445.55. This contract will provide protective gear for Savannah Fire and Emergency Services personnel responding to incidents. Bids were received on August 19, 2014. The bid was advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. Ten-8 Fire & Safety Equipment (Forsyth, GA) (D) $139,445.55 Georgia Fire & Rescue Supply (Canton, GA) (D) Partial Bid $ 28,246.00 North America Fire Equipment (Decatur, AL) (D) Partial Bid $ 39,166.00 FireLine, Inc. (Winder, GA) (D) Partial Bid $ 42,200.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, General Fund/Fire Administration/Clothing and Laundry (Account No. 101-5101-51310). A Pre-Bid Conference was held and two vendors attended. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. SCADA Equipment Maintenance – Sole Source- Event No. 2560. Recommend awarding an annual contract to procure the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system equipment from Emerson Process Management Power and Water Solution in the amount of $65,900.00. The contract is needed to maintain SCADA equipment at various wells, lift stations, treatment plants and storm water pumping stations. This is a sole source procurement because Emerson Process Management Power and Water Solution is the original manufacturer of this equipment and it is critical to have maintenance and support from the original provider to ensure authorized, knowledgeable and timely vendor support when necessary. This bid was not advertised as this is a sole source purchase. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidder was: 17  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 4, 2014 S.S. Emerson Process Management & Water Solution (B) $65,900.00 Funds are available in the 2013 Budget, Water & Sewer Operating Fund/Various Departments/Equipment Maintenance (Account Nos. 521-2502-51250, 521-2552-51220, 521- 2554-51250, and 531-2581-51220). A Pre-Bid Conference was not conducted as this is a sole source purchase. (B)Indicates local, non-minority owned business. The following announcements were made: Mayor Jackson announced Alderman Osborn was inducted in Delta Mu Delta which is an International Business Society. Mayor Jackson announced and sent condolences to the family of Mrs. Lottie Brown wife of the Reverend Matthew Southhall Brown, Sr. who passed Sunday, August 31st. It is a tremendous loss to the community. The family will have visitation on Friday, September 6, 2014 at St. John Baptist Church at 7:00 p.m. The Celebration of Life will be held at First African Baptist Church on Franklin Square Saturday, September 6, 2014 Pastor Brown will deliver the eulogy Alderman Hall introduced his granddaughter Jaris Gulotta who recently graduated from the University of South Carolina majoring in Criminal Justice. Alderman Shabazz announced September is National Sickle Cell Awareness month. Council was invited to the 41st Annual Luncheon Program on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 11:00 in the Eden Room at The Temple of Glory located at 1105 Stiles Avenue a donation of $25.00 is being asked. Rev. Leo Burns (912) 695-9733 or Angela Sheppard (912) 220-8562 can be contacted for more information. She also announced the Fall Series of Saturday’s at Shabazz with Dr. Shabazz will commence the 4th Saturday in September and October from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Alderman Sprague stated last week she made note certain account numbers were missing from the agenda and she apologized stating she went through the agenda with David Maxwell and all necessary information was on the agenda. Alderman Thomas stated the Marina is open on the weekends, photos of citizens fishing were placed in the paper and he invited anyone who hasn’t been to see it to visit. There being no further business, Mayor Jackson declared this meeting of Council adjourned. Dyanne C. Reese, MMC Clerk of Council 18