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Agenda Plus - September 28, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting
September 28, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting
The regular meeting of Council was held this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison followed by the Invocation by Alderman Carol Bell.
At the meeting held on the 28th day of September, 2017 the Council entered into a closed session for the purpose of discussing Litigation and Real Estate. At the close of the discussions upon this subject, the Council reentered into open session and herewith takes the following action in open session:
ADOPTED AND APPROVED: SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 upon motion of Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Shabazz, and unanimously carried.
Upon motion of Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Miller, and unanimously carried the agenda was amended to add item 70, the appointment of four Recorder's Court Pro-Tem Judges.
1. Motion to Approve the Summary/Final minutes for the City Council Work Session of September 14, 2017
2. An Appearance by Board Members of the St. Joseph’s/Candler SmartSenior Program to Announce the 2018 Smart Living Expo & Health Fair
3. An Appearance by Representatives of Savannah State University to Formally Request the 2017 Homecoming Parade Permit.
Dr. Cheryl Dozier and staff appeared to receive the 2017 Savannah State Homecoming Parade permit.
4. Motion to Approve Transfer of Package License to Gaurav Patel of R & D Food Mart, LLC t/a The Hub at Montgomery
Density Map - The Hub on Montgomery20170804_0178.pdf
Alcohol Documents for Hub at Montgomery.pdf
PMD Hub at Montgomery.pdf
A Good Neighbor Agreement was signed by the petitioner and Neighborhood Association. It has been entered into the official records of Council.
Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Shabazz, seconded by Alderman Thomas, and unanimously carried.
Approved upon motion of Alderman Shabazz, seconded by Alderman Thomas, and unanimously carried.
5. Motion to Approve Consumption on Premises Beer and Wine (Drink) License with Sunday Sales for David Hamer of Baldwin Enterprises t/a Sly's Sliders & Fries
Density Map - Sly's Sliders & Fries20170901_0039.pdf
Alcohol Documents for Sly's Sliders & Fries.pdf
PMD-Sly's Sliders & Fries.pdf
Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Miller, and unanimously carried.
Approved upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Miller, and unanimously carried.
6. Motion to Transfer Consumption on Premises Beer and Wine (Drink) Complimentary License with Sunday Sales from Mark Johnson to Jagdish Patel of DIVYA Investments, Inc. t/a Staybridge Suites
Density Map- StayBridge Suites.pdf
PMD-Stay Bridge Suites 1 E Clyde Martin Drive.pdf
Alcohol Documents for Staybridge Suites.pdf
7. Motion to Approve Consumption on Premises Beer and Wine (Drink) License with Sunday and Beer and Wine (Catering) License for Cynthia Creighton-Jones of Cape Creations Catering, Inc.t/a Cape Creations Catering
Density Map - Cape Creation20170901_0037.pdf
Alcohol Documents for Cape Creations.pdf
PMD - Cape Creations Catering Inc. Re-inspection.pdf
8. Motion to Approve Consumption on Premises Beer and Wine (Drink) License with Sunday Sales for Kong Hong of HMA, LLC t/a Korea Garden
Density Map- Korea Garden.pdf
Alcohol Documents for Korea Garden.pdf
PMD- Korea Garden.pdf
Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman , seconded by Alderman , and unanimously carried.
Approved upon motion of Alderman , seconded by Alderman , and unanimously carried.
9. Motion to Approve Liquor (Package) License for Manisha Patel of Dimple Trading, Inc. t/a Zip-N-Package Store
Density Map - Zip-N-Package20170915_0003.pdf
PMD-Zip-N-Package.pdf
Alcohol Documents for Zip N Package.pdf
Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Shabazz, and unanimously carried.
10. Motion to Approve Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer and Wine with Sunday Sales for Anthony Debreceny for 9 Drayton Holdings, LLC t/a The Fitzroy
PMD - Fitzroy.pdf
Density Map-The Fitzroy.pdf
Alcohol Documents for The Fitzroy.pdf
11. Motion to Amend the Zoning Ordinance regarding Carriage Houses (Petitioner: Harold Yellin for Jacob Polansky)
Carriage Houses Text Amendent 20170829 Planning Commission Recommendation 17-004799-ZA.pdf
Draft Ordinance for Carriage Houses Text Amendent 17-004799-ZA.pdf
12. Motion to Approve Zoning of 6.6 acres to be Annexed into the City
Life Bridge Church Inc_Petition.pdf
Annexation Lifebridge Church LLC Zoning Ordinance.pdf
13. Motion to Approve Annexation of 6.6 Acres Located on Montgomery Crossroad
Annexation Lifebridge Church LLC annexation Ordinance.pdf
Ordinance read for the first time in Council September 28, 2017, then by unanimous consent of Council read a second time, placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon a motion by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Shabazz, and unanimously carried.
14. Motion to Rezone a Property Located on Normandy Street from I-L to B-C (Petitioner David Hornsby for HD Companies)
Planning Commission Recommendation on Normandy Street Rezoning 17-004210-ZA.pdf
Draft Ordinance for Normandy Street Rezoning 17-004210-ZA.pdf
Ordinance read for the first time in Council September 28, 2017, 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 Miller, and unanimously carried.
15. Motion to Approve Amendments to the Short-term Vacation Rental Use in Zoning Ordinance Sections 8-3025(a), 8-3025(b), 8-3028(9), 8-3046(b)(1)(d), and 8-3217.
MPC Recommendation Packet 1.pdf
Short-term Vacation Rental Report June 30 2017.pdf
FINAL VERSION OF MPC RECOMMENDATION 9.28.2017.pdf
REVISED REDLINED MPC RECOMMENDATION 9.28.2017.pdf
Adopted Ordinance-9-28-17 - For Clerk (final).docx
16. Motion to Amend the Short-term Vacation Rental Ordinance to Include Rental Use Conditions and Capping System
REVISED Section 8-10012 of Chapter 11 Short Term Vacation Rental Ordinance Amendment September 28 2017.pdf
REVISED REDLINE Version of Chapter 11 Short Term Vacation Rental Ordinance Amendment September 28 2017.pdf
SECTION 8-10012 AS APPROVED ON 9.28.2017.docx
Summary discussion on Short Term Vacation Rentals of Agenda Items 15 and 16.
The Following spoke on this item:
Bridget Lidy, Tourism Ambassadorship Director
Mike Vacquer, representing Expedia
Corey Jones, Lucky Savannah Vacation Rentals
Alderman Durrence had a question about Section 10012 (d) of the revisions which reads, “For purposes of clarification, in calculating the per-ward short-term vacation rental use percentages as set forth in the zoning ordinance for the City of Savannah, all parcels with short-term rental certificate(s) which are non-owner occupied and have a Conservation, Residential, 1-R, 2-R or 3-R zoning district, including such parcels with Pre-Existing Certificates, shall be counted in determining the percentage then existing in each ward.”
Alderman Durrence questioned how we determine if pre-existing certificates are owner-occupied. Staff can identify properties with homestead exemption, not those which are owner occupied. If we are going to say not found at this time which is owner occupied, that x number of properties because person has a homestead exemption, we are automatically calling them owner occupied. We are not giving the property owners a choice and telling them they are owner occupied and that it would not count under percentage cap
If we do this that if this property owner should move, sell or come back some years later and still claim exemption from cap even though they had not been counted in cap this period of time. The cap may have been achieved during that interim period. Is the person still going to have an exemption from cap if they become a non-owner property?
Jen Herman Assistant City Attorney stated that provided the certificate is received within the six months grandfathering period, they would be subject to the cap.
Alderman Durrence said that is the problem he has with this. If we are not going to count them, they should not get exemptions. My suggestion is to change the language to say “all” parcels with pre-existing certificates count against the cap. But, any property owner who chooses can declare themselves as an owner occupied property and get an exemption from the cap. I don’t see how we can offer an exemption somewhere down the road indefinitely when not counting them as the accumulation of percentages as happening. It is essentially double dipping. We are not going to count you now, but anytime in the future, if you want to switch to non-owner occupied, you are exempt from the cap. This is not fair to the residents.
Alderman Durrence’s proposal is to change one word “such” to “all” parcels. It will be up to the property owners to request to be owner occupied and exempt from the cap. A vote was taken on this motion and it was seconded by Alderman Miller and carried as follows "voting in favor of Alderman Durrence, Miller, Johnson, Foster, and Mayor Deloach".
Voting against a motion was Alderman Thomas, Shabazz, and Bell.
A motion was made by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Durrence to approve the amended ordinance and it unanimously carried with all council members voting in favor.
Section 10012 (d): “For purposes of clarification, in calculating the per-ward short-term vacation rental use percentages as set forth in the zoning ordinance for the City of Savannah, all parcels with short-term rental certificate(s) which are non-owner occupied and have a Conservation, Residential, 1-R, 2-R or 3-R zoning district, including such all parcels with Pre-Existing Certificates, shall be counted in determining the percentage then existing in each ward.”
17. Motion to Amend the Charter of the City of Savannah to Allow for City Restructuring
LEGAL NOTICE- Savannah Morning News Charter Amendment 080217.pdf
PACKET- Charter Amendment FINAL 080217.pdf
18. Motion to Amend Article H, Part 6, Section 6-1214, subsection (b), of the Code of Ordinances to Extend the Go-Cup Zone to Include the Savannah River Landing
Petition to Amend Sec. 6-1214 to Include SRL in Go-Cup Zone.pdf
Sec 6-1214 Go Cup Ordinance Amendment (Clean Version).pdf
Approved upon motion of Alderman Miller, seconded by Alderman Bell, and unanimously carried.
19. Motion to Amend Sections 6-1204 and 6-1206, and Add Sec. 6-1217, of the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance to Create Special Provisions Related to Brewers and Distillers
ABO AUG Revisions MFR.pdf
8211-01 ABO AUG Revisions MFR (3).pdf
20. Motion to Adopt Section 8-1003 in the Code of Ordinances to Restrict the Placement of Certain Vehicles on Residential Properties
Section 8-1003 Unlawful Parking of Certain Vehicles.pdf
Unlawful parking of vehicles ordinance (1).pdf
Continued to October 26, 2017 upon motion of Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Miller and unanimously carried.
21. Motion to Adopt Part 9, Chapter 2, Article C of the Code of Ordinances to Provide a Mechanism for the City to Recover Costs Associated with Nuisance Abatement
Part 9, Chapter 2, Article C Nuisance Abatement Cost Recovery .pdf
Nuisance Abatement Ordinance (1).pdf
22. Motion to Adopt Part 9, Chapter 2, Article D of the Code of Ordinances to Make it Unlawful to Dump or Store Solid Waste and Vegetation
Part 9, Chapter 2, Article D Weeds and Noxious Vegetation.pdf
Weed-debris ORD (1).pdf
Approved upon motion of Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Johnson, and unanimously carried.
23. Motion to Adopt Part 9, Chapter 3, Section 9-3020 of the Code of Ordinances to Provide Limitations on the Storage and Transport of Used Tires
Part 9, Chapter 3, Section 9-3020 Storage and Transport of Used Tires.pdf
24. Motion to Adopt Resolution to Rename a Portion of Rio Road to Heroes Way
Rio Road Renaming - Map.docx
Alderman Thomas thanked the City Manager and staff for moving this forward. This location on Rio road has no business or resident addresses fronting it. This is the area of Rio road that when troops are deployed from Hunter or Ft Stewart they use to turn onto hwy 204 because soldiers use this road for deployment, it would be nice.
Alderman Miller stated he supports the recommendation but wanted to know the difference in his request to change the name of a small park in the Parkside neighborhood from Freeman to Mr. Delorme who was very instrumental in using this park and is now deceased. He was told by staff that it couldn't be done and he wanted to know what was the difference in this request and his request.
City Manager Hernandez stated that staff has been working on this for quite some time and it is less complicated than Alderman Miller's request. There are questions of historical significance and it cost to rename parks, squares, and streets. There is an alternative to having a separate signage that says where we honor someone on a street. He is working on a policy to include all requests and that he would bring it forth to Council by October 12th.
Alderman Johnson said he supports the recommendation and he is the other Alderman that made a similar request on 38th street. He understands the need for a comprehensive policy and look forward to the City Managers recommendation on October 12th.
Alderman Shabazz stated she supports the recommendation. She thanked Alderman Thomas and added that Hunter Army Airfield also sits in the 5th district.
25. Motion to Adopt Resolution Requesting that the State Legislature Change the Name of the Talmadge Bridge to The Savannah Bridge
Resolution to Rename the Talmadge Memorial Bridge (rev).pdf
Mayor DeLoach made the following comments:
Several weeks ago, I told you we must not just be on the right side of history, we must write the right version of history. Since them I have spoken to many citizens, attended a forum with hundreds from our community, and looked to scripture for guidance. On this issue, scripture lead me to Ecclesiastes 3, verses 1-8 which reads
This scripture reminds us, the seasons change, and as they change our core foundation must, and can change with the season. We must remember what follows war is peace, and while we mourn we will once again laugh. We will move forward as a city away from what divides us, to what unites us. We will drive over the iconic bridge that leads to our city that will no longer be named for a man that divided us, but for the city that we are all proud to call our home. I ask Council to join in with me to pass, and send the resolution to the General assembly, Gov. Deal, and the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Former Mayor Otis Johnson came forward to express his appreciation the Mayor and Council for advancing this resolution. He is proud of this move forward as it takes a lot of courage to stand up for what is right. He asked council for a unanimous and unified vote to send a message to our County Commissioner and our State Legislative delegation.
Alderman Foster stated in 1991 a request was made for a new name to the bridge in celebration of the growth of our city and our ports. Savannah is an international city with an international ports and travelers from South Carolina and all other states. He ask, as a council that we support this resolution which is good for our city and our state.
Alderman Johnson also thanked the Mayor and Council for advancing this resolution forward as we look not backwards but toward the future. He asked Mr. Christopher to come up to make comments.
Mr Christopher stated that he represents Span the Gap whose purpose has been geared toward the bridge renaming. He is pleased with the example the city is demonstrating today in light of what's happening around the company. It is a symbolic move and he thanked the city and those who worked on it.
Alderman Johnson said several years ago under Mayor Jackson a resolution was forwarded to our Legislative delegation. Hopefully this resolution can become a part of our 2018 Legislative Agenda.
26. Motion to Accept Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant Offer No. 3-13-0100-058-2017 and No. 3-13-0100-059-2017 from the Federal Aviation Administration.
SAV 58.pdf
SAV 59.pdf
27. Motion to Approve Marketing Partnership with Worth Magazine
8.31.17 Savannah Airport 2017 Worth Dest Schedule A.pdf
Approved upon motion of Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Miller, and unanimously carried per the City Manager's recommendtion.
28. Motion to Award Annual Contract for Employee Assistance Program with Deer Oaks Services, LLC (Event 5046)
EAP Funding Verification.pdf
EAP Scope.pdf
EAP Purchasing Summary.pdf
Continued to October 12, 2017 upon motion of Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Miller and unanimously carried per the City Manager's recommendation.
29. Motion to Renew Annual Contract for Medicare Advantage Plan with Humana, Inc. (Event No. 4553)
Medicare Advantage Funding Verification.pdf
Medicare Advantage Purchasing Summary.pdf
30. Motion to Award Annual Contract for Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (Event No. 5341)
Dental Vision Insurance Funding Verification.pdf
Dental Vision Purchasing Summary.pdf
Dental Vision Scope.pdf
31. Motion to Renew Annual Contract for Snack Vending Services with Savannah Healthy Vending (Event No. 3821)
Snack Vending Funding Verification.pdf
Snack Vending Scope.pdf
Snack Vending Purchasing Summary.pdf
32. Motion to Award Annual Contract for Water and Wastewater Sample Analysis to Florida Spectrum Laboratories (Event No. 5106)
Sampling Analysis Funding Verification.pdf
Sampling Analysis Bid Tab.pdf
Sampling Analysis Scope.pdf
Sampling Analysis Purchasing Summary.pdf
33. Motion to Award Annual Contract for Elevator Servicing to Georgia Elevator Company (Event No. 5273)
Elevator Servicing Bid Tab.pdf
Elevator Servicing Scope.pdf
34. Motion to Procure Additional Mobile Data Terminals from ARC Acquisition, Inc. (Event No. 4671)
MDT Funding Verification.pdf
MDT Purchasing Summary.pdf
MDT Scope.pdf
35. Motion to Award Sole Source Procurement of Bell Joint Encapsulation Repair Clamp to HD Supply (Event No. 5517)
Bell Joint Funding Verification.pdf
Bell Joint Purchasing Summary.pdf
36. Motion to Award Design Services Contract for Lift Station 28 Force Main Extension to EMC Engineering Services, Inc. (Event No. 5403)
Force Main Extension Exhibit.pdf
Force Main Extension Funding Verification.pdf
Force Main Extension Purchasing Summary.pdf
Force Main Extension Scope.pdf
37. Motion to Renew Annual Contract for Street Sweeper Brooms with Keystone Plastics, Inc. (Event No. 3990)
Sweeper Brooms Bid Tab.pdf
Sweeper Brooms Funding Verification.pdf
Sweeper Brooms Purchasing Summary.pdf
Sweeper Brooms Scope.pdf
38. Motion to Renew CityWorks Annual Maintenance Agreement with Azteca Systems, Inc. (Event No. 5497)
Azteca Funding Verification.pdf
Azteca Purchasing Summary.pdf
39. Motion to Renew Lawson Annual Maintenance Agreement with Infor (Event No. 5516)
Lawson Funding Verification.pdf
Lawson Purchasing Summary.pdf
40. Notification of Emergency Facade Repair Services from Engineered Restoration, Inc. (Event No. 5518)
Facade Repair Funding Verification.pdf
Facade Repair Purchasing Summary.pdf
41. Notification of Emergency Purchase of Radio Batteries from Motorola Solutions (Event No. 5523)
Radio Batteries Funding Verification.pdf
Radio Batteries Purchasing Summary.pdf
42. Motion to Award Annual Contract for Thermoplastic Pavement Markings to Peek Pavement Markings and RoadSafe Traffic Systems (Event No. 5326)
Thermoplastic Markings Funding Verification.pdf
Thermoplastic Markings Scope.pdf
Thermoplastic Markings Bid Tab.pdf
Thermoplastic Markings Purchasing Summary (2).pdf
43. Motion to Approve Contract Modification No. 1 for Hitch Village Phase 2 with McLendon Enterprises, Inc. (Event No. 4982)
Hitch Village Funding Verification.pdf
44. Motion to Renew Annual Contract for Concrete and Asphalt Crushing Services with United Grounds Maintenance Services (Event No. 4309)
Crushing Bid.pdf
Crushing Scope.pdf
Crushing Funding Verification.pdf
Crushing Purchasing Summary.pdf
45. Motion to Approve Renewal of Annual Contract for Electrical Repairs with Aiken Harper (Event No. 4126)
Electrical Repairs Funding Verification.pdf
Electrical Repairs Scope.pdf
Electrical Repairs Bid Tab.pdf
Electrical Repairs Purchasing Summary.pdf
46. Motion to Renew Annual Contract for Grounds Maintenance with J Corbett Enterprise, Inc. (Event No. 4442)
LGN Grounds Maintenance Scope.pdf
LGN Grounds Maintenance Funding Verification.pdf
LGN Grounds Maintenance Purchasing Summary.pdf
LGN Grounds Maintenance Bid Tab.pdf
47. Motion to Approve Amendment No. 1 to Close out the Contract for Liberty Municipal Design Services with Johnson-Laux Construction (Event No. 4560)
LMB Design Purchasing Summary.pdf
LMB Design Funding Verification.pdf
48. Motion to Procure Fold Out Shelter from Elite Aluminum Corporation (Event No. 5339)
Fold Out Shelter Bid Tab.pdf
Fold Out Shelter Funding Verification.pdf
Fold Out Shelter Purchasing Summary.pdf
Fold Out Shelter Scope.pdf
49. Motion to Approve Contract Amendment No. 1 for Strategic Planning Consulting with Managing Results (Event No. 4801)
Strategic Planning Consulting Services.pdf
50. Motion to Approve First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Savannah Riverboat Company
Riverboat Lease Agreement - 10-1-2011 to 9-30-2021.pdf
First Amendment to Lease Agreement - Savannah Riverboat.pdf
First Amendment to Lease Agreement - Savannah Riverboat Company.pdf
Savannah Riverboat COI's.pdf
51. Motion to Approve Water and Sewer Agreement for Scannell C-13
Agenda Item Summary - Scannell C-13.pdf
52. Motion to Acquire Real Property Located at 216 Windsor Road
Contract.Eimer.pdf
53. Motion to Approve Water and Sewer Agreement for Lehigh Hanson Sav Aggregate Yard Addition
Agenda Item Summary - Lehigh Hanson Sav Aggregate Yard Addition.pdf
54. Motion to Approve Extension of Rental Agreement to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
NABCO MTTU Extension Request.pdf
55. Motion to Accept PY2017 Adult/Dislocated Worker Program Grant Funds
Adult.Dislocated Worker Statement of Grant Award Documentation.pdf
56. Motion to Approve Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Awards and Execute Agreements
FY2017 ESG RFP Ad.pdf
57. Motion to Approve an Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Award and Execute an Agreement with Family Promise of Greater Savannah
FY2016 ESG RFP Ad.pdf
58. Notification of Executed Emergency Shelter Agreement with Armstrong State University
Armstrong State Executed Shelter Agreement 08 Sept 2017.pdf
59. Motion to Approve Parking Lease to 225 East President Street, LLC
Parking Lease 225 East President Street LLC (00017223).pdf
60. Motion to Approve Second Amendment to Work Management and Cost Sharing Agreement at former Deptford Landfill Site
Deptford Landfill 2nd Amend_Work Mgmt Cost Sharing Agreement.pdf
61. Motion to Approve Water and Sewer Agreement with Mariner Brand Deptford, LLC
Ellis - Exhibit C - Offsite W_S Improvements Cost Estimate.pdf
Ellis - Exhibit B - Offsite Water Sewer Extensions.pdf
Ellis - water and sewer agreement.pdf
Ellis - Exhibit A - GDP.pdf
62. Motion to Reschedule Council Meetings of November 23, 2017 and February 15, 2018
Upon motion of Alderman Foster, seconded by Alderman Miller and unanimously carried the Thursday, November 23, 2017 meeting was rescheduled to Tuesday, November 21, 2017 and the Thursday, February 15, 2018 meeting was rescheduled to Wednesday, February 14, 2018.
63. Motion to Approve Supplemental Budget Appropriations to the 2017 Capital Improvement Program
64. Motion to Approve Petition to Re-Route Henry Lane
Henry Lane Property Transer Exhibit.pdf
Mr. Bill Gross and Mr. Robbie Cheek of Thomas and Hutton appeared in reference to this request.
Mr John Sawyer the City Water and Sewer Director stated they are recommending approval of the petition to close Henry lane to create a single campus. The safety issue is for the city to retain an easement for the sanitary sewer line and determine the necessary width for garbage collection and emergency vehicles.
Approved upon motion of Alderman Miller, seconded by Alderman Foster, and unanimously carried per the City Manager's recommendation.
65. Motion to Abandon and Release a Utility Easement (Petition 170245, Ryan Smith )
MarinerPtEasmentPlats.pdf
Approved upon motion of Alderman Miller, seconded by Alderman Bell, and unanimously carried per the City Manager's recommendtion.
66. Motion to Adopt Disadvantage Business Enterprise Program
SBO Policy_DSBE_FINAL_No DBE Reserve.pdf
City Manager Hernandez made the follwoing comments:
While DBE reserves have been used in other jurisdictions to increase participation, such programs have been legally challenged in the past. Staff is recommending that Council strike the indicated language in the two sections below before approving the SBO program. DBE reserves are a small component of the proposed program, so this removal will not have a significant impact on the effectiveness of the initiative nor will it change the Savannah Business Enterprise (SBE) program that creates a sheltered market for small local firms to compete on contracts below $100,000.
The following language should be removed from the SBO Program Policy:
Section V.4
Remove “AND RESERVES” from section title.
Remove subsection V.4.h
Remove subsection V.4.i
Section V.5.b – Remove “In the event that no SBE responds… a DBE reserve should be established for any new solicitation.”
Section V.5.c – Remove “either” and “, or reject the response(s) and request that OBO determine whether a DBE reserve should be established for any new solicitation”
Alderman Johnson expressed concerns about the previous study and recommendation on this program and felt that we now have the ability to raise the 2% minority cap to 10%. Alderman Bell thanked staff naming Taffanye Young, Manny Dominguez, and MarRonde Lotson for their work on this project and she added that there are ways built into the program to reach small businesses to benefit them especially with the continual assistance of staff.
Approved upon motion of Alderman Miller, seconded by Alderman Bell, and carried per the City Manager's recommendation for a 2 year pilot program with the changes he outlined. Only Alderman Johnson voted No.
67. Motion to Approve Major Subdivision, Villages of Vallambrosa, Phase 6
Major Subdivision Villages of Vallambrosa, Phase 6
Approved upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Bell, and unanimously carried per the City Manager's recommendtion.
68. Acknowledge Receipt of Annexation Petition #170371 from Lifebridge Church for 6.6 Acres on Montgomery Crossroad
Withdrawn per the City Manager's recommendtion
69. Motion to Adopt Resolution Temporarily Suspending M/WBE Goal-Setting Policy
City Council Resolution 9.28.2017 (FINAL).pdf
Approved upon motion of Alderman Shabazz, seconded by Alderman Miller and carried with the following voting in favor: Mayor DeLoach, Aldermen Bell, Miller, Foster, Durrence, Thomas, Hall and Shabazz; Alderman Johnson voted against the motion.
70. Appointment of four Recorder's Court Pro-Tem Judges
Upon mpotion of Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Johnson, and unanimously carried the following were appointed as Recorder's Court Pro-Tem Judges: Attorney Willie Yancy, Attorney Chris Middleton, Attorney Bill Broker and Attorney Wendy Williamson.
Alderman Bell invited the public to attend the annual Picnic in the Park which will take place Sunday, October 8 in Forsyth Park from 3:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Alderman Shabazz announced that she will be hosting a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in the Liberty Center Community Center at 6:30 p.m.
The recorded City Council Meeting is located on the City of Savannah website.