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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2015 CITY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA March 5, 2015 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 Father Patrick O’Brien followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENT: Mayor Edna Jackson, Presiding Mayor Pro-Tem Van Johnson, II Alderman Mary Osborne, Vice-Chairman of Council (left at 3:50 p.m.) Alderman Tony Thomas, Chairman of Council Aldermen Carol Bell, Mary Ellen Sprague, John Hall, Tom Bordeaux (left at 4:00 p.m.), Estella Shabazz (left at 3:45 p.m.) 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 Shabazz, and unanimously carried the summary/final minutes for the State of the City Address of February 11, 2015 was approved. Upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Shabazz, and unanimously carried the summary/final minutes for the City Manager’s briefing of February 19, 2015 was approved. Upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Shabazz, and unanimously carried the summary/final minutes for the City Council meeting of February 19, 2015 was approved. Alderman Johnson presented Mayor Jackson and Alderman Thomas with their 15 year Service pins effective January 1, 2015. APPEARANCES Eileen Baker, Cultural Affairs Director, Dr. Linda Bleicken, President of Armstrong State University, Dr. James Anderson, Director of International Programs and members of the festival committee appeared to announce the Savannah Asian Festival to be held March 27 in the evening and March 28 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the Armstrong campus. Ms. Baker thanked Mayor Jackson and Alderman Thomas for thinking about the festival. This year will be one of the largest festivals ever held. Dr. Lewis outlined some of the events that will occur during the festival. 1  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2015 Kevin Halligan, General Chairman, Hugh Coleman, III, Grand Marshal and his Aidesalong with members of the Executive Committee of the St. Patrick‘s Day Parade Committee appeared to request a permit for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17, 2015. Mr. Halligan thanked the Mayor and Aldermen, City of Savannah staff, and the Savannah Metropolitan Police Department for all of its hard work during the festivities. Mayor Jackson presented Grand Marshal Coleman with 225th Commemorative Coin. Barbara Foley, Marketing & Outreach Director at the Coastal Georgia Council Boy Scouts of America appeared with Explorer Post students along with representatives from the Legal Careers Explorers and the Communications & Marketing Explorers appeared. Mayor Jackson thanked them for attending the meeting. 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. Keyur Shah for CEC Entertainment, Inc. t/a Chuck E. Cheese’s, requesting a beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales at 6700 Abercorn Street. This location is between Stephenson Avenue and Stuart Street in District 4. The applicant plans to continue to operate as a full-service restaurant. (New management/existing business).Alderman Sprague asked Mr. Shahif 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. Shah responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Approved upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Osborne and carried with the following voting in favor: Mayor Jackson, Aldermen Johnson, Thomas, Osborne, Bell, Hall, Sprague, and Shabazz. Alderman Bordeaux opposed. Anthony M. Bryan for Spann’s Restaurant, requesting a beer and wine (drink) license at 530 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. This location is between W. Huntingdon Street and W. Gaston Street in District 2. The applicant plans to operate as a full-service restaurant. (New ownership/management).Alderman Osborne asked Mr. Bryan 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. Bryan responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Approved upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Jeffrey G. Henry for Kroger Company t/a Kroger Company, requesting to add wine (tasting) to an existing beer and wine (package) license at 318 Mall Boulevard. The location is between Hodgson Memorial Drive and Abercorn Street in District 4. The applicant plans to continue to operate as a grocery store. (New request/existing business) (The applicant has requested 2  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2015 continuing the hearing to April 2, 2015.) Recommend continuing the hearing to April 2, 2015 as requested by the applicant. Upon motion of Alderman Sprague, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried the hearing was continued to April 2, 2015. Leighton M. Maher for City Market Café Produce and Grocery t/a Café at City Market, requesting beer and wine (drink) with Sunday sales at 224 West Saint Julian Street, which is located between Jefferson Street and Barnard Street. The applicant plans to continue to operate as a full-service restaurant. (New ownership/existing business)Alderman Johnson asked Mr. Maher 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. Maher responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. Approved upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Hall and unanimously carried. ZONING HEARINGS Willie B. Michael, Petitioner (File No. 14-006114-ZA), requesting to establish a funeral home as a by-right use within the I-L (Light Industrial) district, with a requirement that a crematory can be established only with Zoning Board of Appeals approval. The Metropolitan Planning Commission recommends approval of the request to establish a funeral home as a by-right use within the I-L district, with a requirement that a crematory can be established only with Zoning Board of Appeals approval. The report notes that a crematory may be an accessory use to a funeral home or a stand-alone principal use. The report also notes that the list of existing uses in the I-L district includes single-family residential. While the impact of a funeral home and/or a crematory from a single property may not be deemed detrimental, all properties that the amendment would affect should be considered on a case-by-case basis. It is also desirable for residents and other potentially impacted persons to have notice of petitions to establish these uses and the opportunity to be heard. (The hearing was continued from February 19, 2015.) Recommend approval of an alternate amendment to Section 8-3025(b) to add funeral homes and crematories to the I-L district as uses requiring Zoning Board of Appeals approval. Marcus Lotson, MPC briefly reviewed the details of the petition. Bernita Lanier former President of the Hudson Hill Community Organization. She provided a petition signed in 2002 which was signed by the residents about the issue of the improper zoning in the area in the 1960’s. She stated she wants Mr. Michael to be in the area and they support him but they are against him being in that particular location. Mr. Michael stated he prefers being in a different location if it is attainable. The crematory is not within his immediate plans at that particular location or any other location, he is only asking for the use to be used if necessary. Alderman Johnson asked Mr. Michael if he operates another business out of his present location. Mr. Michael replied yes, he has always had the landscaping and demolition businesses which are ongoing and do not require rezoning. Alderman Johnson asked Mr. Michael if he entered into negotiation with the State of Georgia and if that is the entity which paid him. Mr. Michael replied he did not receive payment he is still awaiting that, dialogue was held with the County but nothing has materialized everything he has done has been done out of pocket. Mayor Jackson asked Mr. Michael who he sold his property to. Mr. Michael replied all correspondences he received came from the County. Alderman Johnson asked Mr. 3  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2015 Michael if he understood when he purchased the property on Smart Street that it was not zoned for his particular use. Mr. Michael replied yes, but he did not understand how the transfer would occur or how the funding would be done. He has written numerous letters and has not received adequate information. He stated this process began in 2006, he requested advance information and funding but no one knew what to do or where to go when he contacted them in reference to the issue. He was advised not to enter into any financial obligations or activities prior to his moving. He stated when he received the letter to vacate he was given two weeks to get out, which caused him to move in haste to find a place to store his equipment. Maurice Johnson came forward on behalf of his parents. He stated he grew up on Smart Street and over the years several businesses have come into the neighborhood that they were in objection to. They oppose the zoning changes to allow Mr. Michael to operate his funeral home on Smart Street. Mayor Jackson read a letter from the Hudson Hill Community Association with several signatures on it in favor of Mr. Michael operating his business on Smart Street. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried. Alderman Johnson stated Mr. Michael is a respected business man in the West Savannah Community. He stated Mr. Michael was aware of what would be occurring on Bay Street and understood when he acquired the property on Smart Street that it was in the I-L district. Alderman Johnson continued stated Mr. Michael went to the Metropolitan Planning Commission and requested “spot zoning” the MPC changed the petition to make it city wide. He stated if the petition is approved today, it could happen in any of the Council members communities. He asked that the City of Savannah assist Mr. Michael find a suitable location for him to operate his business, not finances but properties. Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Johnson and unanimously carried the request was denied. Alderman Johnson added an amendment to the motion that City staff assists Mr. Michael with finding a location in the area. A board vote was taken with the following voting in favor of the denial: Aldermen Bell, Bordeaux, Thomas, Johnson, Hall, Sprague and Shabazz. Alderman Osborne stated because of her family ties with Mr. Michael she would recuse herself from the vote. Mayor Jackson recused herself because her brother lives in the Hudson Hill community. Metropolitan Planning Commission (File No. 15-000333-ZA), recommending amendments to Article B (Zoning Districts), Section 8-3030(d)(6) (Quorum), Section 8-3030(l)(1) (Preservation of Historic Structures), Section 8- 3030(n)(8) (Awnings), Section 8-3030(n)(10) (Balconies, Stairs, Stoops, Porticos, and Porches), Section 8- 3030(n)(14) (Parking Areas- Structured Parking Setback, Curb Cuts), Section 8-3030(n)(18) (Character Areas- Factor’s Walk), Section 8 -3030(p)(4) (Variances - Public Hearing Processes), Section 8-3119 Broughton Street Sign Ordinance (Encroachment process), Section 8-3120 River Street Sign Ordinance (Encroachment and enforcement process), and Section 3121 Historic District Sign Ordinance (Encroachment process) of the City of Savannah Zoning Ordinance. Recommend approval of the Planning Commission’s recommendation. Marcus Lotson, MPC briefly described what each change would consist of. Alderman Sprague asked what Directory Sign was. Mr. Lotson replied they are the signs that are commonly located between Bay Street and Factors Walk. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. Approved upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. Darcy O’Connor, Petitioner (File No. 15-000222-ZA), requesting an amendment to Article F (Nonconforming Uses), Section 8-3134(g)(1)vii to amend a provision that prohibits live music 4  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2015 within a nonconforming sit-down restaurant in the RIP-A1 (Residential Urban) zoning district. Recommend approval of the Planning Commission’s recommendation. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. Approved upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. PETITIONS Allan S. Brezel, CFO of the John Marshall Law School – Petition 140500, requesting that the City approve an encroachment for stairs, drains, and up-lights (surface-mounted flush with the sidewalk) onto the Huntingdon Street right-of-way. The law school is located at 516 Drayton Street. The encroachment is along Huntingdon Street, between Drayton and Abercorn Streets near Forsyth Park. The petition has been reviewed by Real Property Services, Public Works and Water Resources, and Development Services. Approval is subject to the Property Owner: 1) entering into the City’s standard Revocable License Encroachment Agreement, and 2) obtaining all applicable City issued permits. Recommend approval of an encroachment onto the Huntingdon Street right-of-way for stairs, drains, and up-lighting for the John Marshall Law School as requested by Allen Brezel through Petition 140500. (A drawing is attached.) Recommend approval subject to the conditions noted. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. Angela Bean (Petitioner) on Behalf of the First African Baptist Church (Property Owner) and Savannah Slow Ride (Tenant) – Petition 140550, requesting encroachment within the Bryan Street right-of-way. The purpose of the request is to install a sign at the property located at 420 W. Bryan Street. The sign will be sized 4.5 feet by 6.5 feet for a total of 29.25 square feet, and will provide 15 feet of vertical clearance from the sidewalk. This request has received a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) from the Historic District Board of Review. The petition has been reviewed by Real Property Services, Public Works and Water Resources, and Development Services. Approval is subject to the Property Owner: 1) entering into the City’s standard Revocable License Encroachment Agreement, and 2) obtaining all applicable City issued permits. Recommend approval of an encroachment within the Bryan Street right-of-way for the installation of a sign located at 420 West Bryan Street as requested by Angela Bean through Petition 140550. (An aerial map is attached.) Recommend approval subject to the conditions noted. Approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried, per the City Manager’s recommendation. Alderman Johnson stated he has been getting an increasing amount of calls in reference to the SlowRide, it has become louder and has begun to impede on the residents in the community. Alderman Thomas stated a closer look needs to be taken at the SlowRide individuals are taking kegs on it, and the noise level is becoming a problem. Alderman Sprague agreed she also stated 5  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2015 one of the things that were put in the ordinance was that seatbelts needed to be worn while on the SlowRide. City Manager Cutter stated a great deal of time was spent on the issue and it is becoming a problem, she stated she will have staff investigate the issues. ORDINANCES First and Second Readings Ordinance read for the first time in Council March 5, 2015, 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. Rezone 7702-7712 Waters Avenue (File No. 14-005908-ZA). AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE 7702-7712 WATERS AVENUE FROM A P-B-N-1 (PLANNED NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS LIMITED) ZONING CLASSIFICATION TO A B-N (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS) ZONING CLASSIFICATION. AN ORDINANCE To Be Entitled AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ITS PRESENT P-B-N-1 ZONING CLASSIFICATION TO A B- N 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, in a regular meeting of Council assembled and pursuant to lawful authority thereof: SECTION 1: The following described property be rezoned from its present P-B-N-1 zoning classification to a B-N zoning classification: BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION Commencing from a point [X: 986070.175131 Y: 729945.284506], located at the approximate intersection of the centerlines of Christopher Drive & Waters Avenue, Thence proceeding along the centerline of Waters Avenue in a NE direction for approximately 27.553 ft. to a point [X: 986077.847372 Y: 729971.747737], said point being, THE POINT OF BEGINNING, Thence continuing along the centerline of Waters Avenue in a NE direction for approximately 195.176 ft. to a point [X: 986132.71094 Y: 730159.05378], Thence proceeding in a SE direction [S 72-58-54 E] along a line, for an approximate distance of 231.881 ft. to a point, Thence proceeding in a SW direction [S 17-13-7 W] along a line, for an approximate distance of 190.468 ft. to a point, 6  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2015 Thence proceeding in a NW direction [N 74-9-25 W] along a line, for an approximate distance of 228.904 ft. to a point, [X: 986077.847372 Y: 729971.747737] said point being, THE POINT OF BEGINNING, The property is further identified by the Property Identification Number as follows: P.I.N. 2-0492 -03-004 SECTION 2: That the requirement of Section 8-3182(f)(2) of said Code and the law in such cases made and provided has been satisfied. That an opportunity for a public hearing was afforded anyone having an interest or property right which may have been affected by this zoning amendment, said notice being published in the Savannah Morning News, on the 23rd day of January, 2015, a copy of said notice being attached hereto and made a part hereof. SECTION 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ADOPTED AND APPROVED: March 5, 2015 Ordinance read for the first time in Council March 5, 2015, 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. Rezone 646 W. Bay Street (File No. 14-006008-ZA). AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE 646 W. BAY STREET FROM THE B-G (GENERAL BUSINESS) AND P-R-B-C-1 (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL-BUSINESS-CONSERVATION- EXTENDED) ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS TO AN R-B-C (RESIDENTIAL-BUSINESS -CONSERVATION) ZONING CLASSIFICATION. AN ORDINANCE To Be Entitled AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERY FROM ITS PRESENT B-G ZONING CLASSIFICATION AND P-R -B-C-1 ZONING CLASSIFICATION TO A R-B-C 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, in regular meeting of Council assembled and pursuant to lawful authority thereof: SECTION 1: The following described property be rezoned from its present B-G zoning classification and P-R-B-C-1 zoning classification to a R-B-C zoning classification: BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION 7  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2015 Beginning at a point [X: 985966.537495 Y: 759488.088487], located at the approximate intersection of the centerlines of West Bay Street & Warner Street, said point being, THE POINT OF BEGINNING, Thence proceeding along the centerline of Warner Street in a NE direction for approximately 516.592 ft. to a point, [X: 986119.29074 Y: 759981.579896], Thence proceeding along a line in a SE direction [S 54-13-28 E] for approximately 69.012 ft. to a point, Thence proceeding in a SW direction [S 17-0-23 W] along a line, for an approximate distance of 18.18 ft. to a point, Thence proceeding in a SE direction [S 73-33-13 E] along a line, for an approximate distance of 154.596 ft. to a point, Thence proceeding in a SW direction [S 17-0-23 W] along a line, for an approximate distance of 168.48 ft. to a point, [X: 986268.958281 Y: 759718.967577] Thence proceeding in a SE direction [S 72-21-0 E] along a line, for an approximate distance of 19.043 ft. to a point, Thence proceeding in a SW direction [S 17-0-12 W] along a line, for an approximate distance of 290.193 ft. to a point, said point located on the approximate centerline of West Bay Street, Thence proceeding in a NW direction [N 77-27-57 W] along the approximate centerline of West Bay Street , for an approximate distance of 241.462 ft. to a point, [X: 985966.537495 Y: 759488.088487], said point being, THE POINT OF BEGINNING, The property is further identified by the Property Identification Number as Follows: P.I.N. 2-0003 -08-008, 009, 010, 012, 013 & 002 SECTION 4: 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 Savannah Morning News, on the 23rd day of January, 2015, a copy of said notice being attached hereto and made a part hereof. SECTION 5: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ADOPTED AND APPROVED: March 5, 2015 Ordinance read for the first time in Council March 5, 2015, 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. Rezone 2818 and 2820 Bee Road (File No. 14-006161-ZA). AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE 2818 AND 2820 BEE ROAD FROM THE R-6 (SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 6 UNITS PER NET ACRE) AND B-H (HIGHWAY BUSINESS) ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS TO AN O-I (OFFICE-INSTITUTIONAL) ZONING CLASSIFICATION. AN ORDINANCE 8  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2015 To Be Entitled AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTIES FROM THEIR PRESENT R-6 ZONING CLASSIFICATION AND B-H ZONING CLASSIFICATION TO A 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, in regular meeting of Council assembled and pursuant to lawful authority thereof: SECTION 1: The following described properties be rezoned from their present R-6 zoning classification and B-H zoning classification to a O-I zoning classification: BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION Commencing from a point [X: 993596.685997 Y: 744803.213452], located at the approximate intersection of the centerlines of Bee Road & Kerry Street, Thence proceeding along the centerline of Bee Road in a NE direction for approximately 423.96 ft. to a point, [X: 993719.014297 Y: 745209.141906], said point being, THE POINT OF BEGINNING, Thence continuing along the centerline of Bee Road in a NE direction for approximately 150.33 ft. to a point, Thence proceeding in a SE direction [S 74-32-28 E] along a line, for an approximate distance of 123.027 ft. to a point, Thence proceeding in a SW direction [S 17-0-27 W] along a line, for an approximate distance of 152.351 ft. to a point, Thence proceeding in a NW direction [N 73-36-9 W] along a line, for an approximate distance of 122.272 ft. to a point, [X: 993719.014297 Y: 745209.141906], said point being, THE POINT OF BEGINNING The property is further identified by the Property Identification Number as follows: P.I.N. 2-0084 -05-011 & 012 SECTION 4: 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 Savannah Morning News, on the 24th day of January, 2015, a copy of said notice being attached hereto and made a part hereof. SECTION 5: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ADOPTED AND APPROVED: March 5, 2015 9  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2015 RESOLUTIONS Approval of Minor Encroachments. A resolution authorizing and designating the City Manager to represent the City of Savannah in reviewing and approving petitions for encroachment onto public rights-of-way for awnings; balconies, stairs, stoops, porticos and porches; and signage; along with authorization for the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City of Savannah the Revocable License for Encroachment Agreement governing such minor encroachments. Recommend approval. Approved upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. Alderman Bell suggested City Manager Cutter provide Council with a list as she does with the purchases and if there is anything that needs further review it can be discussed at that time. ADOPTED AND APPROVED: March 5, 2015 Pastor Gregory Tyson. A resolution celebrating the life of Pastor Gregory Tyson was read and delivered to the family at the Home going Celebration. Dorothy Shepard. A resolution celebrating the life of Dorothy Shepard was read and delivered to the family at the Home going Celebration. MISCELLANEOUS Declaration of Property Located at 2504 Louisiana Avenue as Surplus and Available for Sale to the Public. The City of Savannah recently acquired title to the above referenced property via deed in lieu of foreclosure on January 27, 2015. This residential property is improved with a frame single-family home and a lot totaling 0.21 acres (9,300 square feet). The legal description of the real property is LOT 9 + W 21 FT OF LOT 11 BLK AVONDALE SUB, City of Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. If declared surplus and available for sale, the property would be offered for sale subject to the following conditions:  A Request for Proposals would be issued with due notice provided to solicit fixed price sealed bids to acquire the property, as well as information regarding the intended use and time schedule to complete the project;  The property would be offered for sale in “As Is” condition;  An appraisal of the property would be ordered to assist in evaluating bids; and  If qualified and acceptable bids are received, a recommendation of award will be made to the City Council in the future. 10  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2015 Declare surplus and available for sale to the public the residential property located at 2504 Louisiana Avenue (PIN 2-0037A-02-005). (A map is attached.) Recommend approval, subject to the conditions noted. Alderman Hall stated this is one of his problem streets and he is glad that the City has it in its possession, and he hopes to see a homeowner in the property. Approved upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. Settlement with Atlantic Gas Light (AGL) of Georgia for Reimbursement of Damages. Recommend authorizing the City Manager to accept the reimbursement from AGL in the amount of $103,539.70 for damages at three street cave-ins at Drayton and Jones Streets, Charlton and Price Streets and York Lane and Drayton Street. Recommend approval. Approved upon motion of Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. BIDS, CONTRACTSANDAGREEMENTS Upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried, the following bids, contracts and agreements were approved per the City Manager’s recommendations: Contract Extension to Acquire City-Owned Surplus Property (Four Vacant Lots) located at Waters Avenue and Anderson Street. The lots were declared surplus by City Council on May 5, 2012. The City offered the property for sale via Request for Proposal (RFP) Event No.1300. On April 18, 2013 City Council accepted the $65,000 bid submitted by W. H. Gross Construction (Gross) as the highest and most responsive bid. Gross is seeking to acquire the lots for parking as part of a redevelopment plan to convert the former Romana Riley Public School located across the street at 1108 E. Anderson Street into a housing project. The bid was contingent upon Gross receiving approvals from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for tax credits associated for the project. Gross reportedly has the former school under contract from the Board of Education. The proposed project was not awarded tax credits in 2013. Gross remained interested in acquiring the lots and developing the project, and re-applied for tax credits in 2014. The property was not awarded tax credits again in 2014. The contract required Gross to close on the purchase of the lots prior to December 31, 2014. However, he is seeking an extension that will provide a closing date on or before March 31, 2015. If Gross fails to close per this extension, RPS will terminate the contract, re-issue an RFP, and re-market these properties. Recommend approval of a contract extension between the City of Savannah and W.H. Gross Construction, Inc. providing until March 30, 2015 to close on the purchase and sale of four surplus City-owned lots located at Waters Avenue and Anderson Street. Recommend approval. Coastal Workforce Services and Coastal Workforce Investment Board- Contract Modification No. 1 for Region 12 Youth Service Providers/Contractors: Contract Nos. 14- 0167-01, Paxen Learning Corporation; 14-0869-01, Savannah Impact Program; and & 14- 0336-02, Telamon Corporation for the PY2015 Summer Employment/Work Experience Program. Authorization to enter into agreements with sub-recipients and grant administration 11  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2015 was approved by Council on September 4, 2014. The City has accepted a grant award from the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development’s (GOWD) to provide Youth Program grant funding from April 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. As approved by the Coastal Workforce Investment Board on February 20, 2015, funds up to $550,000 will be used to administer a Summer Employment/Work Experience Program for Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh Counties for a total contract award of $419,375.Recommend approval. Coastal Workforce Services and Coastal Workforce Investment Board- Contract Modification No. 2 for Region 12 Youth Services Provider/Contractor: Contract No. 14- 0336-01, Telamon Corporation for PY2015 Summer Employment Work Experience Program. Authorization to enter into agreements with sub-recipients and grant administration was approved by Council on September 4, 2014. The City has accepted a grant award from the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development’s (GOWD) to provide Youth Program grant funding from April 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. As approved by the Coastal Workforce Investment Board on February 20, 2015, funds up to $550,000 will be used to administer a Summer Employment/Work Experience Program throughout the ten-county region consisting of Bulloch, Effingham and Screven Counties for a total contract award of $130,625.Recommend approval. Baldwin Park Drainage Improvements – Contract Modification No. 1 – Event No. 1743. Recommend approval of Contract Modification No. 1 to The Industrial Company (TIC) in the amount of a reduction of $185,592.90. The original contract was for drainage improvements in the Baldwin Park area designed to prevent structural flooding for up to a 10 year/24 hour storm (7.0 inches of rainfall in a 24 hour period). The project area includes Atlantic Avenue, from the north half of Baldwin Circle to 40th Street, 40th Street from Atlantic Avenue to Live Oak Street, and Live Oak Street from 40th Street to 39th Street. The decrease in the total amount of the contract is the result of field adjustments of quantities based on actual installation as well as City requested changes. The total cost of the adjustment is a reduction of $185,592.90 which is based on the unit price specified in the original contract. The total amount of the contract including this modification is $3,345,476.10. This project is 100% complete. The cumulative total of the agreement requires Council approval of this modification. The original contract amount was $3,531,069.00. There was only one bidder for this project. Recommend approval of Contract Modification No. 1 to TIC in reduced amount of $185,592.90. This contract modification results in a reduction to Capital Improvement Projects/Contracts Costs/Baldwin Park Drainage Improvement (Account No. 311-9207-52840-DR602). Recommend approval. Broughton Municipal Building Lintel Repairs – Emergency Repairs – Contract Modification No. 2 – Event No. 2125. Recommend approval of Contract Modification No. 2 to Midwest Maintenance, Inc. in the amount of $21,980.80. 12  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2015 The original contract was for the replacement and repair of the deteriorated steel lintels at each floor level and at several windows along the north and west facade walls of the Broughton Municipal Building. After work had begun, displaced granite panels on the southwest corner of the building were identified as presenting an imminent danger. Immediate emergency repairs were required and approved by Council on October 16, 2014 as Contract Modification No. 1 in the amount of $482,077.00. During the emergency repairs, inconsistencies in the building structure were discovered that presented a public safety hazard and required immediate repair. This emergency change covers the following: Window lintel and back-up wall on west elevation $ 7,619.00 New lintels for granite panels fabrication $10,271.80 Brick repairs on west elevation $ 4,090.00 $21,980.80 The original contract amount was $175,000.00. The total amount of all modifications to date, including this modification, is $504,057.80, making the total contract amount $679,057.80. The second low bidder was Reston Corporation for $214,000.00. These emergency repairs could not have been foreseen by the bidders. Recommend approval of Contract Modification No. 2 to Midwest Maintenance, Inc. in the amount of $21,980.00. This contract modification results in additional costs to Capital Improvements Fund/Capital Improvement Projects/Contract Costs/BMB Exterior Lintel Repair (Account No. 311-9207-52840-PB0739). Recommend approval. Passenger Tires – Annual Contract – Event No. 2899. Recommend approval to award an annual contract for passenger tires to SOS Radial Tire Service in the amount of $142,802.80. The tires will be used by the Vehicle Maintenance Department to replace tires on various City passenger vehicles. This bid was advertised, opened, and reviewed. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. SOS Radial Tire Service (Garden City, GA) (D) $142,802.80 PEP Boys (D) (Partial Bid) $ 70,229.30 GCR Tire Centers (D) $148,988.85 Wingfoot Commercial Tire (D) $168,820.30 Funds are available in the 2015 Budget, Internal Service Fund/No Department/Inventory - Vehicle Parts (Account No. 611-0000-11325). A Pre-Bid Meeting was conducted and one vendor attended. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Mower and Tractor Parts – Annual Contract Renewal – Event 3023. Recommend renewing an annual contract for mower and tractor parts from Hendrix Machinery in the estimated amount of $33,000.00. The parts will be used by the Vehicle Maintenance Department to maintain the City’s mower and tractor equipment. 13  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2015 This is the first of three renewal options available. Bids were originally received February 1, 2014. Delivery: As Requested. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidder was: L.B. Hendrix Machinery (Pooler, GA) (D) $ 33,000.00 Funds are available in the 2015 Budget, Internal Service Fund/No Department/Inventory - Vehicle Parts (Account No. 611-0000-11325). A Pre-Bid Conference was not conducted as this is an annual contract renewal. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Water and Sewer Agreement – Godley Park Phase 3A. D.R. Horton Homes, Inc. has requested a water and sewer agreement for Godley Park Phase 3A. The water and sewer systems have adequate capacity to serve this 80-equivalent residential unit development located off Highlands Boulevard. The agreement is consistent with policy directives given by the Mayor and Aldermen and has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney for legal format. Recommend approval. Water and Sewer Agreement – Godley Park Phase 3B & 3C. D.R. Horton Homes, Inc. has requested a water and sewer agreement for Godley Park Phase 3B & 3C. The water and sewer systems have adequate capacity to serve this 50-equivalent residential unit development located off Highlands Boulevard. The agreement is consistent with policy directives given by the Mayor and Aldermen and has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney for legal format. Recommend approval. The following announcements were made: Mayor Jackson announced that Council will be attending the annual Legislative Session with the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. Pastor Thurman Tillman, First African Baptist Church stated in Savannah we have an opportunity to participate in the 2015 Census Test to get prepared for the 2020 Census. A Savannah Media Market will be in charge of the event. Chatham County and 19 surrounding counties will be involved. If successful the Federal Government will save up to $5 billion in the 2020 Census. A link has been up since February 23rd www.census.gov/2015 you can elect to receive a text message or email beginning March 23rd. If citizens have any other questions they can reach Pastor Tillman at 912-704-2188. City Manager Cutter responded to an earlier question of Alderman Sprague as to when the lintel repairs would be completed stating they are packing up at this time. There being no further business, Mayor Jackson declared this meeting of Council adjourned. 14 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2015 Dyanne C. Reese, MMC Clerk of Council 15