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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 CITY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA August 20, 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 Apostle Chris King, End Time Commission Church 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 (left at 4:00 p.m.) Aldermen Carol Bell, John Hall, Mary Ellen Sprague, Tom Bordeaux, Alderman Estella Shabazz (left at 4:00 p.m.) City Manager Stephanie Cutter City Attorney W. Brooks Stillwell Assistant City Attorney William Shearouse Upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Osborne, unanimous approval was given for the Mayor to sign an affidavit and resolution on Real Estate and Litigation for an Executive Session held today where no votes were taken. (SEE RESOLUTIONS) Upon motion of Alderman Bordeaux, seconded by Alderman Johnson and unanimously carried the agenda was amended to receive a report for informational purposes from City Attorney Stillwell on the Firefighters contract. Alderman Shabazz asked Mayor Jackson if the agenda could be amended to add an appearance by the End time commission Church congregation members. Alderman Shabazz wanted Council and the citizens to know Apostle Chris and Larinda King and congregation members have been praying at midnight throughout the City in various parks for the City of Savannah and its citizens. Apostle King stated they have several things going on one of which is that they are starting a school and have a new football team, they have asked all Aldermen to look at their Facebook page and come by. MINUTES Upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Bell, and unanimously carried the summary/final minutes for the City Manager’s briefing of August 6, 2015. Upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Bell, and unanimously carried the summary/final minutes for the City Council meeting of August 6, 2015. 1  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 APPEARANCES St. Joseph’s/Candler SmartSenior Advisory Board members appeared to thank the City for helping to make the Smart Living Expo and Health Fair such a success. Mayor Jackson thanked the Advisory Board for all their hard work in the community and keeping the Seniors throughout the community healthy. She stated the City of Savannah will support them in the upcoming year. Colonel Emmanuel "Manny" Haldopoulos, Commander of The Air Dominance Center of the Georgia Air National Guard, and Chief Master Sergeant Reginald McPherson, Command Chief of Georgia Air National Guard from Atlanta, GA appeared to discuss the major air-fighter exercise currently taking place above and around Savannah. Col. Haldopoulos showed a brief presentation to Council on the exercise. Mayor Jackson thanked Col. Haldopoulos for appearing to inform the citizens of the exercise, she also thanked the citizens for their cooperation. She also thanked all military for all they do to protect the citizens of Savannah and the world. Attorney Stillwell stated at the August 6, 2015 meeting, Council requested an opinion on the current status of the City's contract negotiations with Local #574, International Association of Firefighters (the "Union"). Issues The City of Savannah entered into an agreement with the Union, effective on January I, 2008. The contract expired on December 3 1, 2012. In Article :XXYlf, the contract provides that ·'[i]t shall be automatically extended for successive I year periods, unless either party shall give the other written notice not later than July I, in the year of expiration of its desire to terminate, modify, amend or change the agreement for the subsequent year." On May 4, 20 12, the City gave notice to the Union that it wished to meet to open negotiations on a new contract. On June 6, 201 2, the Union sent the City an "Opening Statement'' concerning the items which it wished to renegotiate or add to the contract. Between June 6, 2012, and July 3 1, 2015, City staff, including the City Manager, Management Services Bureau Chief, Human Resources Director, Fire Chief and fire department management, has held more than twenty separate meetings with Union representatives in an attempt to negotiate a new contact. The parties have not reached agreement on two principal points: 1. Captains. Presently, Fire Captains are not recognized as members of the bargaining unit, since in the City's opinion, they are members of management. The Union wishes to add the Captains to the unit. 2. Automatic Annual Pay Increases. The Union wishes for the City to implement a type of modular compensation plan, under which firefighters would receive automatic pay increases each year. This pay methodology has been rejected by the City, which has ceased paying employees on a modular basis, and has implemented pay increases based on performance, credentials, and the development of new skills. The Union has asked that an "Impasse" be declared under the terms of the agreement, and that 2  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 the matter be submitted to City Council to resolve. Background In 1971, the Georgia General Assembly enacted the "Firefighter's Mediation Act," which is now codified as O.C.G.A. Sec. 25-5-1, et. seq. The act allows cities having a population of more than 20,000 to enact an ordinance to come under the Act. The act provides that if a City elects to be governed by the Act, then Firefighters have certain bargaining rights and mediation rights in labor disputes. After the Act was passed, the Union wrote a letter to the City Manager, on April 22, 1971, asking to appear before Council to request that the City enact an ordinance to come under the Act. On May 27, 1971, the Council adopted a resolution agreeing to enter into negotiations with the Union. Mayor Rousakis asked that the minutes reflect that "approval of the resolution does not provide that the firefighters union comes under the State Act." On October 31, 1973, Council adopted Rules Regulating City Employee Unions and Regulating Negotiations with City Employee Unions. These rules, which are attached, provide that supervisory employees will be excluded from the bargaining unit, retain specific management rights for the City, provide that all economic benefits granted to the members of the union shall be those which are approved in the budget process, provide minimum standards for internal governance of the union, provide for dues checkoff if agreed to in negotiations, and prohibit strikes as a condition of union recognition. The City recognized the Union in 1973, and subsequently, entered into a contract. In 1974, the Union requested that the contract be modified to include Captains in the bargaining unit. The City Manager issued a statement dated January 14, 1974 setting out the City's position opposing this inclusion, which is attached. The Union would not agree to the withdraw its insistence on including Captains, so on August 15, 1974, the City withdrew recognition of the Union and ceased dues check-off. In 1975, the Union agreed that Captains would not be included in the bargaining unit, and that it would abide by the City's 1973 Rules Regulating City Employee Unions and Regulating Negotiations with City Employee Unions. On June 10, 1975, with Council's approval, the City Manager restored recognition of the Union and entered into a new agreement. Since 1975, the City and the Union have entered into a series of contracts. I did not review all of them, but the latest one in 2008 is consistent with the provisions of the 1973 rules. Opinion and Recommendation. In my opinion, the current contract has expired in accordance with its terms. However, the parties have continued to operate under its terms during the extended discussions. As outlined above, there are two issues which have prevented the parties from finalizing a new contract. Recognition of fire captains as part of the union would violate the City's adopted rules 3  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 concerning negotiations with employee unions. Adoption of a modular pay plan would substantially deviate from the City's pay policies which are applicable to all other City employees. These two issues cannot be resolved unless the Union changes its position, or unless the City changes its fundamental policies in these two areas. It is my recommendation that the City Manager prepare a report and recommendation to Council on whether the current policies in the two areas at issue should be changed. Council should then consider whether to maintain these policies or to change them. This decision should allow the matter to be resolved. During this process, all communications between the Union and the City should be conducted by the City Manager or her designees, and the Union's designated representatives. Under the terms of the 2008 contract, the Union and its members are prohibited from contacting individual Council Members. 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. Patrick L. Gilliland for Lucky’s Market of Savannah, GA, LLC t/a Lucky’s Market, requesting beer and wine (package) license at 5501 Abercorn Street, which is located between 73rd Street and Janet Drive located in District 4. The applicant plans to operate as a grocery store. (New location/ownership) Recommend approval. Alderman Sprague asked if the manager 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. She responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. Approved upon motion of Alderman Sprague, seconded by Alderman Hall and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. Mark Stratton for Concord Payroll Savannah LL, LLC t/a Hilton Garden Inn Midtown, requesting to transfer liquor, beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales from Whip Triplett at 5711 Abercorn Street, which is located between Janet Drive and Johnston Street located in District 4. The applicant plans to continue to operate as a hotel. (New ownership/management) Recommend approval. Alderman Sprague asked Mr. Stratton 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. Stratton responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried. Approved upon motion of Alderman Sprague, seconded by Alderman Hall and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. 4  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 Mark Stratton for Concord Payroll Midtown LL, LLC t/a Hampton Inn & Suites Midtown, requesting to transfer liquor, beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales from Whip Triplett at 20 Johnston Street, which is located between Abercorn Street and White Bluff Road located in District 4. The applicant plans to continue to operate as a hotel. (New ownership/management) Recommend approval. Alderman Sprague asked Mr. Stratton 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. Stratton responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried. Approved upon motion of Alderman Sprague, seconded by Alderman Hall and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. ZONING HEARINGS Harold Yellin, Agent for Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), (File No. 15-002389- ZA) requesting to amend the Mid-City Zoning District Section 8-3224, Parking; Appendix A, Mid-City District Zoning Map; and Appendix B, Mid-City District Contributing Structures Map. Metropolitan Planning Commission recommends approval of the request to amend the text and maps of sections of the Mid-City District to allow the use of remote parking to meet parking requirements. This amendment provides an option that will allow larger buildings to be repurposed within and adjacent to the Mid-City District. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the request to amend the text and maps of following sections of the Mid-City District: 1) Sec. 8-3224, Parking; 2) Appendix A, Mid-City District Zoning Map; and, 3) Appendix B, Mid-City District Contributing Structures Map. (Continued from August 6, 2015). Recommend approval of the Planning Commission’s recommendation. Marcus Lotson, MPC appeared to briefly describe the petitioner’s request. Alderman Johnson began by thanking Rev. Lexie Aiken and the St. Luke Baptist Church congregation for meeting with them to express their concerns about the project. He continued stating it appears the concerns especially the one as it relates to parking have been met. He then asked Attorney Yellin to come forward for any questions Council may have. Attorney Yellin came forward and introduced Martin Smith, Executive Director for Design and New Construction. Attorney Yellin stated SCAD owns 2 properties, one on the south side of 38th and on the other on the north side. The property on the south side is the former St. Paul Academy which is not in the Mid-City District however, the three lots on the north side which are currently vacant are. It is the goal of the SCAD to have parking on the school site which would be approximately 24 parking spaces and to use the vacant lots for off street parking and another 32 parking spaces. The Mid-City District does not allow parking as a standalone use. Attorney Yellin gave several examples of buildings that currently have parking across the street. He stated in addition to the 24 parking spaces on site, there will be an additional 32 parking spaces across the street which will have to go to the Preservation Officer for the City of Savannah to address buffer, landscaping and lighting. There will also be 6 bike racks which can hold 48 bicycles, 17 scooter spaces and the SCAD bus system will come by once an hour every hour. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. Alderman Thomas stated he has some reservations about the text amendment because it is almost a blanket amendment and isn’t specific to this property. He asked when a conversation will be held with SCAD about participating and how to work together on resolving this type of issue 5  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 before it happens. He continued stating SCAD has been around for a while and he is sure they will purchase more properties and he is pleased they are in the City as they are an asset however, they come with challenges as well. He then asked if Council should approve the text amendment to resolve this one issue that will impact the entire Mid-City District or do they take a closer look to see if it will actually resolve and not be a problem for the representatives of the District in the years to come. Attorney Yellin replied the Preservation Officer did a study of how many other buildings are in the Mid-City that are more than 10,000 square feet and there may be two that would qualify so the amendment would not across the board. The text amendment would simply be codifying what the City currently has in place. All of the other big institutions within the Mid- City District with parking already park across the street and are nonconforming. Alderman Thomas stated his concern is that this would be a high use building with students coming and going all times of the day. He asked when will there be parking facilities built by SCAD. Mr. Smith stated a 400 space parking garage was built on Montgomery Street and a 700 parking space garage was built on West Boundary. Alderman Shabazz asked if there will be any restrictions on St. Luke utilizing the parking spaces. Attorney Yellin stated no, there will not be any issues they intend for this to be a partnership with St. Luke and the City of Savannah. Alderman Bell asked if SCAD met with any other property owners other than Rev. Aikens and St. Luke. Attorney Yellin replied they sent out notices as required to all property owners within 300 feet and there were no responses from anyone else. Alderman Bordeaux asked is there a way this problem can be addressed that will only affect the old St. Paul School building and not others. Attorney Yellin replied there is but it was rejected which was to bring the building into the Mid-City District but in that district there are more relaxed parking requirements which would make the parking issue worse, if the parking lot is moved into the City it would be considered spot zoning. Another option was to not use the parking across the street at all and go to the Zoning Board of Appeals which would require a 60% variance request which was decided didn’t make any sense. The issue has been looked at from every angle and it was decided that parking should be allowed in the Mid-City District but for civic buildings which has people, such as churches, museums and schools. Virginia Mobley appeared stating Mid-City parking lots are not ideal but hopes the text amendment was crafted to only address large buildings. This is the last unoccupied large building in the area that is of historic designation which was the stipulation they came up with. She stated the issue will possibly come back up within 3 years. She requested in future when partners want to do business in the City that they take part in the conversations and meetings held as SCAD only attended maybe three meetings.Approved upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. Harold Yellin, Agent, (File No. 15-003662-ZA) requesting to rezone 607 Drayton Street from an RIP-A (Medium Density Residential) zoning classification to an RIP-D (Medium Density Residential) zoning classification. The petitioner is requesting the rezoning to allow for development of an apartment complex with more units than is permitted in the present RIP-A district. The subject property is a private parking lot 0.039 acres in size, bounded by Huntingdon Street and Goodwin Street. Its current RIP-A zoning classification allows up to 70 dwelling units per net acre. The proposed RIP-D classification allows up to 100 dwelling units per gross acre. MPC 6  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 staff analyzed the area bounded by East Gaston Street, Abercorn Street, East Hall Street and Drayton Street, which includes the subject property, and determined that additional land uses and additional residential density could be supported in this area based on existing uses, property sizes and street location. The proposed density of 100 units per gross acre is permitted or already exists adjacent to the property. The Savannah Law School property directly north of the site is zoned RIP-D. The Chatham Apartments just east of the subject property, though not zoned RIP-D, contains more than 200 dwelling units. The uses in the RIP-D are nearly identical to the RIP-A district; in addition, restaurants and hotels are also permitted. These uses can be found in close proximity to the subject property in other RIP districts. Additionally, the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designation for the property is Traditional Commercial, which is consistent with the uses permitted in the RIP-D district. Metropolitan Planning Commission recommends approval of the request to rezone 607 Drayton Street from an RIP-A base zoning classification to an RIP-D base zoning classification. Recommend approval. Marcus Lotson, MPC briefly described the petitioner’s request. Attorney Yellin stated the reason for the rezoning is to increase density, there are four RIP-D districts in downtown Savannah three of which are in one block of the site, one of which is the Savannah Law School. There is a target of approximately 40 apartments, usually when increasing density parking issues have to be increased which is not the case in this lot. There will be onsite parking and no variances will be needed. The height for the area is 40 feet, plans are to build within that parameter. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried. Approved upon motion of Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. Attorney John D. Northup, Agent for GW Investments, LLC, Petitioner, (File No. 15- 003669-ZA) requesting to rezone 1020 East Broad Street from P-R-4 (Planned Four-family Residential) and P-BG-2 (Planned General Business-Transition 2) zoning classifications to an RIP-B (Medium Density Residential) zoning classification applying the “extraordinary and unusual” provision of Sec. 8-3031(D)(1)(a) of the Zoning Ordinance. The subject property comprises 1.56 acres, and occupies most of a street block bounded by East Broad Street to the west, East Waldburg Street to the north and Park Avenue to the south. About half the property is zoned P-R-4, which allows 12 dwelling units per net acre. The remaining portion is P-BG-2, which is a commercial/light industrial zoning classification that does not permit residential development. The petitioner is requesting the RIP-B zone to allow development of a 69-unit apartment complex. MPC staff reviewed existing land uses and development patterns of the surrounding neighborhood to determine the most appropriate standards and land uses for the property. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designates the property as Traditional Commercial, which is intended to allow for some commercial uses and residential uses that are compatible within the neighborhood. Staff determined it is the intent of Mayor and Aldermen to allow this 7  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 property to have more development intensity than the predominantly residential-single family classification in the immediate vicinity of the property. However, some of the existing standards within the RIP-B district are not consistent with the surrounding development pattern. The “unusual or extraordinary” provision provides the Mayor and Aldermen with the ability to approve any uses and require design standards and other “special conditions” to ensure that district will be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood while allowing the increased density. Based on this, Metropolitan Planning Commission recommends approval of the requested rezoning classification from P-R-4 and P-BG-2 to RIP-B, applying the “extraordinary and unusual” provision of Sec. 8-3031(D)(1)(a) and including the conditions provided below. MPC recommends that the following uses, which are permitted within an RIP-B district, shall not be permitted on the subject property: 1) Rooming and board houses (Use 9); 2) Hostels (Use 9a); 3) Hotels, motels, motor lodges (Use 11); 4) College dormitories (Use 13); 5) Short-term vacation rentals (Use 14a); and, 6) Restaurants, sit-down, with beer and wine service (Use 65d). MPC also recommends that a condition be required that if the residential units are to be rented/leased, they are to be rented/leased by the dwelling unit and not by individual bedrooms or beds within the unit. Without this provision, bedroom rentals become similar to rooming/boarding houses, which are not recommended as a permitted use in the proposed RIP-B district. If approved, these standards would apply to the general development plan which must be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval. If residential development other than multi- family is proposed in the future, it is recommended that the appropriate standards be developed at that time rather than to apply more urban standards (i.e., smaller lots size and lot widths) that are not in context with the historic development pattern of the area. Recommend approval of the MPC recommendation. Marcus Lotson, Metropolitan Planning Commission briefly described the request of the petitioner. Virginia Mobley appeared stating until receiving the notice from MPC herself along with two other property owners had not been contacted or included in any discussions for changes to the area. She stated the area floods when it rains, and if a building of that mass is placed on the corner where will the water go. She continued stating her grandfather use to own the property and when he owned it in the past it flooded. She also stated a building of that mass does not fit in the neighborhood as it will over power the houses presently there. She asked that standards be set for design review and give the current residents something in mass and scale compatible with what is presently there and address the flooding issues. Alderman Bell stated a few residents contacted her stating they had not been contacted either and she suggested to the developers that before preceding the developers should meet with the residents. Alderman Hall stated according to the MPC report received the notification went to adjoining and abutting property owners and the developer met with the Eastside Neighborhood Association. 8  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 Alderman Osborne stated East Broad Street needs to be considered a necessary redevelopment area and the welcoming of new structures will be good. If there is a need for the residents to meet with the developers she doesn’t believe there will be any objections to that. Attorney Northup appeared to show the General Development plans to Council and describe in greater detail the proposed plans for the area. He stated students and young professionals will be targeted to live in the development. Alderman Thomas asked will they be owner occupied or apartments. Attorney Northup replied rental apartments. Alderman Johnson reiterated the concerns of Ms. Mobley and asked the developer where the water will go. Ryan Smith, Engineer Thomas & Hutton stated they met with Stormwater and the City has an ordinance that deals with localized flooding. In this case, there is no base flood elevation because it is not in a special flood hazard area but because there is localized flooding an elevation will be taken from what the flooding was in the past which was recorded as approximately 6 inches, the finished floor will be put 1 foot above that. Alderman Bordeaux asked Attorney Northup if he had a problem with the issue being continued until after his meeting with the residents in the area. Attorney Northup replied it is a tight timeframe but he will certainly try to meet with them. Alderman Bell volunteered to assist in contacting the residents and stated she would like to be involved in the meeting. Russell Browne appeared stating he was not contacted either and he owns property next to the proposed development site. Upon motion of Alderman Bordeaux, seconded by Alderman Bell, and carried the hearing was continued to the meeting of September 3, 2015 with the following voting in favor: Mayor Jackson, Aldermen Thomas, Bell, Bordeaux, Sprague and Alderman Hall opposed. (Aldermen Osborne and Shabazz left early, Alderman Johnson was out of the room). Chad Zittrouer, Agent, (File No. 15-003670-ZA) requesting approval of a Special Use to allow the sale of spirituous beverages with or without a meal in addition to the previously approved sale of beer and wine within an existing restaurant located at 531 Stephenson Avenue. The subject property is 1.13 acres in size, and is currently occupied by the Toucan Café restaurant. The proposed Special Use meets all of the criteria set forth in the Zoning Ordinance for approval and is consistent with the Chatham County Savannah Tricentennial Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. The approval of spirituous beverages for a long-standing restaurant that presently serves beer and wine should not create any adversity for properties within the general vicinity. The mobile home park to the south of the subject site is well buffered by an existing vegetative buffer and privacy fence. Metropolitan Planning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use request to allow the sale of spirituous beverages with or without a meal in addition to the previously approved sale of beer and wine within an existing restaurant located at 531 Stephenson Avenue subject to the following conditions:  The sale of beer, wine, and spirituous beverages shall be restricted to the hours between 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 midnight.  No beer, wine, or spirituous beverages shall be sold for take-out consumption.  The restaurant kitchen shall be closed by 11:00 P.M. and the restaurant shall be closed by 12:00 midnight. 9  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015  No display or advertisement for the sale of beer, wine, or spirituous beverages shall be visible from outside the structure.  Sound and lighting equipment on the site shall be installed in such a manner that noise and lights from this facility shall not create a nuisance to area residents or to adjoining land uses.  Approval of the proposed Special Use by the Mayor and Aldermen. Recommend approval of the MPC recommendation. Alderman Sprague stated her only concern is the mobile home park that is behind the establishment and any noise that would come from the establishment that may interfere with the children in the area. Steve Magulias appeared stating they try to be good neighbors and have many great things in store for the area to enhance what they are presently doing. Alderman Bordeaux asked will there be a bar in the establishment. Mr. Magulias replied yes, the plans are to enhance the appetizer menu and later at night add desserts to compliment the drinks to have a fuller place so patrons can stay longer and not feel rushed. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Approved upon motion of Alderman Sprague, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. Richard Mopper, Petitioner, and Tafina LLC, Owner, (File No. 15-003655-ZA) requesting approval of a Special Use within a PUD-IS-B (Planned Unit Development – Institutional) zoning district to allow a “restaurant, sit down or cafeteria, which serves alcoholic beverages” at 1650 Victory Drive. The subject property is located on the north side of Victory Drive between Oleander Avenue and Hibiscus Avenue. It is 0.789 acres in size and is occupied by a retail store specializing in the sale of antiques. Over the past two years there has been a substantial increase in commercial development along Victory Drive from Victory Manor Place to Skidaway Road. However, the portion of the corridor from Victory Manor Place west to Bee Road, where the subject property is located, has remained largely intact. The development pattern in this area includes primarily commercial uses south of Victory Drive but is exclusively residential north of Victory Drive. The use being sought by the petitioner is use No. 48: “Restaurant, sit down or cafeteria, which serves alcoholic beverages.” This proposed use does not meet all of the criteria set forth in the Zoning Ordinance for approval, and is more intense and incompatible with the surrounding residential uses. Metropolitan Planning Commission recommends denial of the Special Use request. Recommend denial of the Special Use request. Marcus Lotson, Metropolitan Planning Commission stated Mr. Mopper will be requesting that the request be sent back to the MPC for further consideration. Mr. Mopper appeared stating when he went before the MPC he doesn’t believe he explained himself properly. They are looking to open a 30 to 40 seat café that will serve Venezuelan food operating during the same hours as the antique shop currently in the location. He continued stating they are trying to enhance the existing business and bring more people into the shop. Petition referred back to the Metropolitan Planning Commission upon motion of Alderman Bordeaux, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried. Mr. Mopper as Chairman of the Savannah Development Renewal Authority (SDRA) invited 10  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 Council to join them for “Cool Communities in Hot Savannah” in Wells Park from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22. PETITIONS The Savannah Classical Academy at St. Pius, LLC for Encroachment of Stairs, Ramp, and Underground Drains – Petition 140763. The petitioner requests the City allow encroachment within the East Anderson Street rights of way to benefit the St. Pius Classical Academy Public Charter School. The petition requests encroachment for the installation of stairs with handrails, a connecting route to a handicap ramp, and trench drains that will go underneath the sidewalk and tree lawn and connect building drains to the storm drains at 705 E. Anderson Street. This request has been reviewed by staff. Approval is recommended subject to the following conditions of the petitioner:  Entering into the City’s standard Revocable License Encroachment Agreement;  All new sidewalks, sidewalk improvements, additions, and/or modifications must meet the latest ADA standards;  City is held harmless for maintenance and liability of all items included in this request. Recommend approval to allow stated encroachments within the E. Anderson Street rights of ways per petition 140763, subject to the conditions noted. Recommend approval. Approved upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas, and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. Ryan Smith of Thomas and Hutton (Petitioner) for Encroachment of Stairs, Stoops, Signage, and Underground Drains – Petition 140809. This petition, on behalf of Walter O. Evans-West Broad Development Co., LLC (Property Owner), requests the City allow an encroachment at 515 Montgomery Street. The development will include stairs, stoops, signage, and underground drainage pipes. The improvements have received a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) from the Historic District Board of Review. This request has been reviewed by City staff. Approval is recommended subject to the following conditions of the petitioner:  Entering into the City’s standard Revocable License Encroachment Agreement;  Petitioner receiving all applicable building permits;  Petitioner agrees not to disturb the existing catch basin and associated lateral at the southwest corner of Montgomery Street and Gaston Street. Recommend approval to allow encroachment as described at 515 Montgomery Street through petition 140809, subject to the conditions noted. Recommend approval. Approved upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas, and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. J. Craig Gordon (Property Owner) for Encroachment of Stairs, Porches, and Underground Drains – Petition 140569. J. Craig Gordon of Statewide Healthcare, Inc. (Property Owner) is requesting an encroachment of stairs, porches and underground trench drains in the right of way 11  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 located at 407 and 409 East McDonough Street. The improvements have received a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) from the Historic District Board of Review. This request has been reviewed by City staff. Approval is recommended subject to the following conditions of the petitioner:  Entering into the City’s standard Revocable License Encroachment Agreement;  Petitioner receiving all applicable building permits. Recommend approval to allow encroachment as described at 407 and 409 E. McDonough Street through petition 140569, subject to the conditions noted. Recommend approval. Approved upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas, and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. Ordinances First Reading Amend the Mid-City Zoning District Section 8-3224, Parking; Appendix A, Mid-City District Zoning Map; and Appendix B, Mid-City District Contributing Structures Map (File No. 15-002389-ZA). An ordinance to amend the Mid-City Zoning District Section 8-3224, Parking; Appendix A, Mid-City District Zoning Map; and Appendix B, Mid-City District Contributing Structures Map. Rezone 607 Drayton Street from an RIP-A (File No. 15-003662-ZA). An ordinance requesting to rezone 607 Drayton Street from an RIP-A (Medium Density Residential) zoning classification to an RIP-D (Medium Density Residential) zoning classification. Rezone 1020 East Broad Street from P-R-4 (File No. 15-003669-ZA). An ordinance to rezone 1020 East Broad Street from P-R-4 (Planned Four-family Residential) and P-BG-2 (Planned General Business-Transition 2) zoning classifications to an RIP-B (Medium Density Residential) zoning classification applying the “extraordinary and unusual” provision of Sec. 8-3031(D)(1)(a) of the Zoning Ordinance. Continued to the meeting of September 3, 2015 Special Use to Allow the Sale of Spirituous Beverages (File No. 15-003670-ZA). An ordinance for a Special Use to allow the sale of spirituous beverages with or without a meal in addition to the previously approved sale of beer and wine within an existing restaurant located at 531 Stephenson Avenue. Ordinances First and Second Reading Ordinance read for the first time in Council August 20, 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 Thomas and unanimously carried. 12  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 Radar Permit Update. AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH SPEED ORDINANCES FOR THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 35 MPH ON PRESIDENT STREET BETWEEN EAST BROAD STREET AND GENERAL MCINTOSH BOULEVARD AND 35 MPH ON STATE ROUTE 26/U.S. 80/OGEECHEE ROAD/VICTORY DRIVE BETWEEN LIBERTY PARKWAY AND EAST BROAD STREET. AN ORDINANCE To Be Entitled AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND APPENDIX I, SECTION 207 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA (2003) PERTAINING TO SECTION 7-1018 OF SAID CODE TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN SPEED LIMITS FOR ON-SYSTEM HIGHWAYS 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 in regular meeting of Council assembled and pursuant to lawful authority thereof: SECTION 1: That Appendix I, Section 207 of the Code of the City of Savannah, Georgia (2003), pertaining to Section 7-1018 of said Code, as amended, shall be amended as follows: AMEND SECTION 207, SPEED LIMITS FOR ON-SYSTEM HIGHWAYS TO INCLUDE: DELETE Speed Street From To Length Limit State Route 26 S.R. 21 CS 188 1.27 45 U.S. 80 Northbound Ogeechee Road Overpass SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ADOPTED and APPROVED August 20, 2015 AN ORDINANCE To Be Entitled AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND APPENDIX I, SECTION 208 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA (2003) PERTAINING TO SECTION 7-1018 OF SAID CODE TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN SPEED LIMITS FOR OFF-SYSTEM HIGHWAYS ON THE STREETS NAMED HEREIN: TO 13  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 REPEAL ALL 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: That Appendix I, Section 208 of the Code of the City of Savannah, Georgia (2003), pertaining to Section 7-1018 of said Code, as amended, shall be amended as follows: AMEND SECTION 208, SPEED LIMITS FOR OFF-SYSTEM HIGHWAYS TO INCLUDE: ENACT Speed Street From To Length Limit State Route 26 S.R. 21 0.05 mile west of CS601 0.33 45 U.S. 80 Northbound Overpass Liberty Parkway State Route 26 0.05 mile west of CS 909 2.56 35 U.S. 80 CS601 East Broad Street Liberty Parkway SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ADOPTED and APPROVED August 20, 2015 RESOLUTIONS A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AFFIDAVIT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION. BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah as follows: At the meeting held on the 20th day of August, 2015 the Council entered into a closed session for the purpose of discussing Real Estate and Litigation. At the close of the discussions upon this subject, the Council reentered into open session and herewith takes the following action in open session: 1. The actions of Council and the discussions of the same regarding the matter set forth for the closed session purposes are hereby ratified; 2. Each member of this body does hereby confirms that to the best of his or her knowledge, the subject matter of the closed session was devoted to matters within the specific relevant exception(s) as set forth above; 3. The presiding officer is hereby authorized and directed to execute an affidavit, with full support of the Council in order to comply with O.C.G.A. §50-14-4(b); 17 14  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 4. The affidavit shall be included and filed with the official minutes of the meeting and shall be in a form as required by the statute. ADOPTED and APPROVED August 20, 2015. MISCELLANEOUS Appointment to the Coastal Workforce Investment Board (CWIB). CWIB has requested the appointment of Candace Mims to the Coastal Workforce Investment Board under the new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014, effective, July 1, 2015. Karen Barnes, Coastal Workforce Services appeared stating Ms. Mims will fulfill the final requirement of the vacancy on the board. Upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Johnson, and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. Acceptance of Access and Utility Easement from SEDA. The Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) has agreed to provide an access and utility easement to the City of Savannah across a portion of the Crossroads Business Center Subdivision. The easement will provide enhanced access to a City lift station having a physical address at 125 Crossroads Parkway. The easement is situated at the Southwestern corner of an existing City of Savannah lift station site on the eastern right of way line of Crossroads Parkway. Acceptance of the access and utility easement and authorization for the City Manager to execute the easement plat for recording. Recommend approval. Upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Johnson, and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. Declare Property Surplus – 124 Ferrill Street. The City acquired a single-family home located at 124 Ferrill Street in 2011 as the result of a foreclosure action. If declared surplus, the property would be offered for sale to the public. Recommend approval. Upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Johnson, and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. Settlement of Claim by Elaine Hall. Ms. Hall, a City resident, was asleep in her home on September 12, 2013 when members of SCMPD’s SWAT team executed a search warrant at her home. The officers’ entry into the house, and the subsequent search, caused considerable damage to the property. SCMPD was searching for a known gang member who had listed Ms. Hall’s address on some old court documents, although he apparently never lived there. Ms. Hall filed a claim for her damages based on alleged lack of probable cause for the warrant. The City Attorney has negotiated a settlement of her claim for $65,000, subject to Council approval. Recommend approval. Upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Johnson, and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING REPORTS Prohibition of Commercial Vehicles on Houston Street. The Traffic Engineering Department received a request from the Park and Tree Department to restrict commercial vehicles on Houston Street between East Broughton Street and East Oglethorpe Avenue. 15  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 The subject portion of Houston Street is in the North Historic District where it borders Greene Square and intersects with East State, East President, and East York Streets. On the west side of the square, large vehicles routinely run over northwest corner, resulting in the granite curbing being depressed nearly to the level of the pavement. In addition, a primary limb on one of the live oak trees on the west side of Greene Square has sustained substantial damage from southbound commercial vehicles attempting to avoid the heavy traffic volumes on East Bay and East Broad Streets due to the General McIntosh Street closure. Traffic Engineering has investigated these concerns and has determined that this portion of Houston Street is not suitable for commercial vehicle traffic due to its primarily residential character and that trucks should use other more suitable, nearby streets including East Bay and East Broad Streets. Therefore, it is recommended that a “no truck” restriction be implemented on Houston Street between East Broughton Street and East Oglethorpe Avenue. Recommend approval. Approved upon motion of Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Sprague, 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 Bell, and unanimously carried, the following bids, contracts and agreements were approved per the City Manager’s recommendations: Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement – Former Fire Station Located at 7 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (MLK). The City is under contract to sell the above referenced property to an affiliate of Rockbridge Capital for $1,250,000 as approved by the Mayor and Aldermen at the February 5, 2015 City Council meeting. At the time of the sale, the Chatham County Board of Assessors reported the site contained 16,250 square feet (0.37 acre). A current survey reports the property contains 10,767 square feet instead of the 16,250 square feet as reported on the tax roll. The survey also reports a portion of the existing fire station encroaches onto the MLK Boulevard right of way approximately 300 square feet. A contract amendment has been negotiated in response to the survey/title issues. The proposed amended terms follow: the purchase price is reduced to $1,135,000 for the smaller site area; the closing date has been extended to occur on or before December 31, 2015; the +/- 300 square foot encroachment area of the existing building onto the MLK Boulevard right of way will be declared as surplus and available for sale (to be included in the revised price); and a revocable license will be granted to the facility until closing. The reduced price of $1,135,000 remains above the next highest bid for the property, which was $1,100,000. Recommend approval of the amendment. Solid Phase Extraction System – Event No. 3225. Recommend approval to procure a solid phase extraction system from Horizon Technology, Inc. in the amount of $33,935.00. The item will be used by the Water Reclamation Department to extract trace organic and inorganic compounds from aqueous samples. 16  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 This bid was advertised, opened, and reviewed. Delivery: As Requested. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidder was: L.B. Horizon Technology, Inc. (Salem, NH) (D) $ 33,935.00 Funds are available in the 2015 Budget, Water and Sewer Fund/President Street Plant/Equipment Maintenance (Account No. 521-2553-51250). A Pre-Bid Meeting was conducted and no vendors attended. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Pickup Trucks – Event No. 3335. Recommend approval to procure pickup trucks from O.C. Welch Ford Lincoln, Inc. in the amount of $135,418.00. The pickup trucks will be used by Residential Refuse, Stormwater Management, Water Supply and Treatment, Buildings and Grounds, Park and Tree, and Fire Administration Departments to replace units that are no longer economical to repair. The bid was advertised, opened, and reviewed. Delivery: As Requested. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. O.C. Welch Ford Lincoln, Inc. (Hardeeville, SC) (D) $135,418.00 J.C. Lewis Ford (B) $138,974.00 AutoNation (D) $140,644.00 Funds are available in the 2015 Budget, Vehicle Replacement Fund/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. Dump Truck – Event No. 3355. Recommend approval to procure one dump truck from Freightliner of Savannah in the amount of $100,520.00. The dump truck will be used by the Street Cleaning Department to replace a unit that is no longer economical to repair. The bid was advertised, opened, and reviewed. Delivery: As Requested. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. Freightliner of Savannah (Port Wentworth, GA) (D) $100,520.00 Roberts Truck Center (D)(*) $ 99,184.45 Funds are available in the 2015 Budget, Vehicle Replacement Fund/Vehicle Purchases/Vehicular Equipment (Account No. 613-9230-51515). A Pre-Bid Conference was conducted and one vendor attended. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. *Indicates that bidder did not meet specifications. Recommend approval. Commercial Irrigation – Annual Contract Renewal – Event No. 3494. Recommend approval to renew an annual contract for commercial irrigation from Turf Services Unlimited Inc. in the amount of $36,000.00. These services are used by the Buildings and Grounds and the Park and Tree Departments for installation and repair of commercial/industrial underground sprinkler irrigation systems. 17  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 This is the second of four renewal options available. Bids were received February 12, 2013. This bid was advertised, opened, and reviewed. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. Turf Services Unlimited, Inc. (Chatham County, GA) (F) $36,000.00 Sodman Landscaping, Inc. (E) $61,000.00 Funds are available in the 2015 Budget, Capital Improvements Fund/Capital Improvement Projects/Other Costs/Park, Square, Median, Irrigation (Account No. 311-9207-52842-PT0700). A Pre-Bid Conference was not conducted as this is an annual contract renewal. (E)Indicates local, woman-owned business. (F)Indicates non-local, woman-owned business. Recommend approval. Mobile Parking Enforcement Hardware and Software – Sole Source – Event No. 3499. Recommend approval to procure mobile parking enforcement hardware and software from T2 Systems in the amount of $36,395.00. The hardware and software will be used by the Parking and Mobility Services Department to replace certain hand-held units which are no longer supported by T2 Systems. The reason that this is a sole source is because this hardware and software will be used with existing equipment already in use throughout the City and available only from this source. Delivery: As Requested. Terms: Net 30 Days. The vendor is: S.S. T2 Systems (Indianapolis, IN) (D) $ 36,395.00 Funds are available in the 2015 Budget, Parking Services Fund/Parking Enforcement & Administration/Small Fixed Assets (Account No. 561-1113-51321). A Pre-Proposal Conference was not conducted as this is a sole source procurement. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Juniper Network Support Renewal for SCADA – Sole Source – Event No. 3520. Recommend renewing annual support services for Juniper network and equipment from Layer 3 Communications in the amount of $35,000.00. These services will be used for network equipment and monitoring support for the Public Works and Water Resources Departments’ SCADA network. The reason that this is a sole source is because Layer 3 is the original provider of the equipment currently in use. It is critical to have the original provider’s knowledge and expertise of the system architecture for ongoing support. Delivery: As Requested. Terms: Net 30 Days. The vendor is: S.S. Layer 3 Communications (Norcross, GA) (D) $ 35,000.00 Funds are available in the 2015 Budget, General Fund/Stormwater Management/Equipment Maintenance (Account No. 101-2104-51250); Water and Sewer Fund/Water Supply and 18  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 Treatment/Equipment Maintenance (Account No. 521-2502-51250); Water and Sewer Fund/Lift Station Maintenance/Equipment Maintenance (Account No. 521-2552-51250); Water and Sewer Fund/President Street Plant/Equipment Maintenance (Account No. 521-2553-51250); Water and Sewer Fund/Regional Plants/Equipment Maintenance (Account No. 521-2554-51250); I&D Water Fund/I&D Water Operation/Equipment Maintenance (Account No. 531-2581-51250). A Pre-Proposal Conference was not conducted as this is a sole source procurement. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Chlorine & Hydrofluosilicic Acid – Annual Contract Renewal – Event No. 3521. Recommend approval to renew an annual contract for liquid chlorine and hydrofluosilicic acid from The Dumont Company in the amount of $207,000.00. These chemicals will be used by the Water Supply and Treatment Department at various potable water well sites throughout the City and at the regional wastewater treatment plants. This is the first of three renewal options available. Bids were originally received on September 2, 2014. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. The Dumont Company (Oviedo, FL) (D) $ 207,000.00 Savannah Brush & Chemicals, Inc. (B) $ 230,400.00 Funds are available in the 2015 Budget, Water and Sewer Fund/Water Supply & Treatment/Chemicals (Account No. 521-2502-51323). A Pre-Bid Conference was not conducted as this is an annual contract renewal. (B)Indicates local, non-minority owned business. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Fencing for Savannah Fire & Emergency Services Training Center – Event No. 3216. Recommend approval to procure fencing installation from Savannah Fencing and Entry Systems in the amount of $33,900.00. Approximately 1,800 linear feet of chain link fabric fencing with gates will be installed as part of the Savannah Fire & Emergency Services Training Project. This bid was advertised, opened, and reviewed. Delivery: As Requested. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. Savannah Fencing & Entry Systems (Pooler, GA) (D) $33,900.00 Southern Splendor (D) $37,800.00 Guaranteed Fence Company (B) $49,559.00 Funds are available in the 2015 Budget, Capital Improvements Fund/Capital Improvement Projects/Other Costs/Fire Training Facility (Account No. 311-9207-52842- PB0637). A Pre-Bid Conference was conducted and three vendors attended. (B)Indicates local, non-minority owned business. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Mill and Overlay Airways Avenue/Crossroads, Terminal Roadways and Airways Avenue to I-95 Lane Extension, City of Savannah Event No. 3165, $632,266.30 – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Airport Commission requests approval of a contract 19  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 with R.B. Baker Construction, a Division of Reeves Construction Company for the Mill and Overlay Airways Avenue/Crossroads, Terminal Roadways and Airways Avenue to I-95 Lane Extension project in the amount of $632,266.30. This project consists of providing all labor and materials to mill and overlay approximately 20,500 square yards of asphalt roadway, construct new asphalt roadway extension, signage, thermoplastic markings, sodding, guardrail, loop detection, and all other items associated with the plans and specifications. Bidders were: L.B. R.B. Baker Construction, Garden City, GA (D) $632,266.30 Quality Enterprises-USA, Naples, FL (D) $942,001.00 Griffin Contracting, Pooler, GA (D) $911,797.50 Carroll and Carroll, Inc., Savannah, GA (D) No Bid Preferred Materials, Savannah, GA (D) No Bid (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Seal Coat Runway 10-28 Asphalt Sections and Apron Shoulders, City of Savannah Event No. 3171, $237,815.00 – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Airport Commission requests approval of a contract with Griffin Contracting, Inc. for the Seal Coat Runway 10-28 Asphalt Sections and Apron Shoulders Project, Seal Coat Runway 10-28 Asphalt Sections and Apron Shoulders, in the amount of $237,815.00. The scope of work for this project includes sealing the asphalt sections of Runway 10-28 and the terminal apron shoulders with an FAA approved P-608 specification. Bidders were: L.B. Griffin Contracting, Inc., Pooler, GA (D) $237,815.00 Hi-Lite Airfield Services, LLC, Adams Center, NY (D) *Non Responsive JJ Cunningham, Clarks Summit, PA (D) No Bid Remac, Inc., Freeman, VA (D) No Bid (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. *Bid was not received by the City Purchasing Department before the deadline. Recommend approval. Water and Sewer Agreement – Bradley Pointe South – Phase IV. HRW Developers, LLC has requested a water and sewer agreement for Bradley Pointe South – Phase IV, located in District 5. The water and sewer systems have adequate capacity to serve this 24-residential unit development located off Bradley 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 – Fort Argyle Road RV Park. Otamot Land, LLC has requested a water and sewer agreement for Fort Argyle Road RV Park located in unincorporated Chatham County along Fort Argyle Road. The property owner has requested to be annexed into the City of Savannah, and one of the conditions of the water and sewer agreement is that the property must be annexed into the City. The water and sewer systems have adequate capacity to serve this 150- residential unit development. The agreement is consistent with policy directives given by the 20  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 Mayor and Aldermen and has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney for legal format. Recommend approval. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Capital Improvement Program Adjustments, Transfer Unexpended Funds, and Sign Memorandum of Understanding in Order to Fund and Execute Project TE0112 (Intersection Improvements at Jimmy DeLoach Blvd and Interstate 95). There is a pressing need to install new traffic signalization and fiber optic communication cabling at the intersection of I-95 and Jimmy Deloach Parkway. Traffic has increased significantly in recent years because of commercial and residential development in the area. GDOT has agreed to supply the signal light equipment, but the City is responsible for the construction and ancillary materials. In order to allow the project to proceed without delay, the Savannah Economic Development Authority has agreed to advance the initial $276,000 estimated cost, if the City will reimburse SEDA in the 2016 Budget. Funding will be provided through an allocation in the Proposed 2016-2019 Capital Improvement Program Budget, and $55,000 that became available when project TE0815 (Bull Street & 63rd Street Signal Installation) was completed under budget. There are three requests: 1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into Memorandum of Understanding with SEDA for SEDA to advance the cost of construction and ancillary materials, to be reimbursed by the City in the 2016 Budget. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the fiscal year 2015 capital improvement program adjustments required to establish TE0112 to address traffic volume and safety concerns at I-95 and Jimmy Deloach Parkway. 3. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $55,000 in unexpended funds from project TE0815 to project TE0112. Recommend approval. Trip Tollison appeared thanking City Manager Cutter for her plan of action to take care of the need and thanked Council for their help, he stated this is a perfect example of how the City of Savannah and SEDA partners well together on projects especially those that involve Public Safety. Alderman Johnson thanked Mr. Tollison and SEDA for all their hard work for a fast growing area. Approved upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. Alderman Johnson recused himself from the vote and discussion of the following items. Adoption of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Intergovernmental Agreement. In May, the City and County managers agreed to a new MPD framework to replace the 2003 SCMPD Intergovernmental Agreement. City and County staff have been working since then to formalize this framework into a new intergovernmental agreement. This new agreement will help our shared community reduce crime, improve responsiveness and visibility, facilitate more effective criminal investigations, and improve the overall criminal justice system in Savannah- Chatham County in the most cost-effective manner. Recommend authorizing the City 21  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 Manager to enter into a new SCMPD Intergovernmental Agreement. Alderman Sprague stated she is not crazy about the agreement but it does get things going for two years, she believes the focus needs to be Public Safety and not in constant conflict with the County. She also stated Mayfair 1 subdivision is in the City and Mayfair 2 is in the County. If Mayfair 2 wants the same police coverage and response time as Mayfair 1 they should pay the same amount for policing. The residents in Mayfair 1 are no more criminal than the people of Mayfair 2 and should not have to pay anymore for the same level of police protection. This agreement will be renegotiated in 2 years at that time metrics will be used for those negotiations those metrics need to be counted now. Unincorporated residents work in the City, go to schools and hospitals in the City, and enjoy the restaurants and cultural attractions in the City. In doing so they expect they will be safe as well as customers and clients. Those unincorporated residents that benefit from the City need to be measured and need to share in the cost of Public Safety. Mayor Jackson agreed with Alderman Sprague stating City Manager Cutter has been working diligently with this. She stated the City hopes the County will join in and help pay for the salary increases but if not the City will stick by its commitment. Alderman Bordeaux stated he voted against the framework agreement and it is his intent to vote against this as well. One of the things he’s seen in the past few months is that the Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police officers on the streets did not believe in Council to do what they promised to do which was raise the starting salary. Under the new agreement the officers are unaware if they will be working for a metro, city or county squad or what it means for their retirement, longevity, pay raises or promotions over the time. This agreement kicks the can down the road for two years, which is not good enough as it leaves the officers with the same uncertainty as to where they are going to be two years from now. He continued stating it’s not right it isn’t good government or good tax management. Mayor Jackson stated the City has tried to do the best they could. The residents asked Council to do what they could to keep things together and work out an agreement with the County. She stated the residents need to put some pressure on the counterparts to say they want to see this work for the good of all officers. Alderman Thomas stated he understands the frustration level and thinks it’s a sad state of affairs to have this discussion today in light of the crime that is going on in the City which is a part of the County. He thinks it’s sad that brokering a deal for Public Safety was so difficult between the two bodies in order to get to this point today. Council found another Chief to head the department and is currently making some headway. Council has taken a unilateral approach without the County’s input to raise the wages of the Public Safety officials even if the City has to shoulder the cost alone as it is the right thing to do. He continued stating this is a community problem regardless where you live and what bothers him the most is that nothing has been resolved. He sated he will vote in favor of this in hopes there’s good at the end of the tunnel. Alderman Sprague stated she’s committed to an SCMPD, not at all cost but she thinks the City has a better system overall. She stated there are some trust issues between the Council and the officers and she feels the two years will help build the trust back. She thanked the officers that stayed with the organization and for all the other changes that are occurring within the department. Mayor Jackson thanked City Manager Cutter, Chief Lumpkin and Assistant Chief Tolbert and Command staff for all their hard work and dedication to the citizens and the City of Savannah. Approved upon motion of Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. A board vote was taken with the following voting in favor: Mayor Jackson, Aldermen Thomas, Bell, Sprague and Hall and Alderman Bordeaux voted 22  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 2015 against. Adoption of Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding Funding of the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County. The City and County managers have negotiated an agreement that documents the procedure that will be used by Chatham County and the City of Savannah for allocating the costs of operating the joint Recorder’s Court. Recommend authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement regarding the funding of the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County. Approved upon motion of Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Thomas, and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. WW Law SPLOST agreement with Chatham County. This agreement will allow the City to access $507,000 in SPLOST funds devoted to the WW Law Collection in SPLOST IV. The funds will be transferred to the City as reimbursement on a monthly basis. Eligible items for funding include archival supplies, archival personnel, and software/hardware related to making the collection available to the general public. Recommend approval. Approved upon motion of Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Thomas, and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. The following announcements were made: Alderman Bell introduced Jordan Rodgers the daughter of Bishop James and Dr. Phyllis Rodgers of Jonesville Baptist PAW, and recent graduate of Mercer University. Mayor Jackson welcomed Ms. Rodgers and asked her to thank her father on behalf of the crew that was filming in the City of Savannah for allowing them to use their property. Alderman Sprague announced “Muffins with Mary Ellen” 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday mornings at Coffee.Deli in the Habersham Village Shopping Center. There being no further business, Mayor Jackson declared this meeting of Council adjourned. Dyanne C. Reese, MMC Clerk of Council 23