About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Savannah, GA
- Meeting Date
- October 8, 2026
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Thursday, October 8, 2026
21 items on the agenda.
CALL TO ORDER
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
INVOCATION
PRESENTATION OF COLORS
PRESENTATION OF COLORS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA•Item 1
Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for October 8, 2026.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES•Item 2
Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on September 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES•Item 3
Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on September 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS•Item 4
An Appearance by and Recognition of CIVIS for the Commitment of $7,000,000 in New Investments to Savannah Affordable & Workforce Housing Initiatives.
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS•Item 5
An Appearance by Representatives of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor National Heritage Area (GGCHC) to Receive a Mayoral Proclamation Declaring October 2026 as "Gullah Geechee Heritage Month" in Savannah, Georgia, while Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor National Heritage Area and Honoring two Decades of Work to Preserve, Protect, Celebrate, and Share the Rich History, Culture, Traditions, and Enduring Contributions of the Gullah Geechee People.
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS•Item 6
An Appearance by Representatives of SAFE Shelter – Center for Domestic Violence Services to Receive a Mayoral Proclamation Declaring October 2026 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in Savannah, Georgia, Recognizing SAFE Shelter’s Vital Work to Support Survivors, Raise Awareness, Promote Prevention, and Help Build a Community Where Every Person Can Live Safely and Free from Domestic Violence.
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS•Item 7
An Appearance by Dr. Jermaine Whirl, President of THE Savannah State University, and University Representatives to Request Approval of a City of Savannah Parade Permit for the University’s 2026 Homecoming Parade, to be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, as part of Savannah State University’s “The S.H.O.W.” Homecoming Festivities, Celebrating Tiger Pride, Tradition, Alumni, Students, and the University’s Enduring Legacy in Savannah and Beyond.
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS•Item 8
An Appearance by and Recognition of Savannah Fire Department International Reaccreditation Status by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International for the Third Time.
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)•Item 9
Approval of a Class C (Beer) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Aryana Lopez Gordillo for El Comal Chiapaneco, a Restaurant Located at 2208 East DeRenne Avenue, Suite D.
The Establishment is Located between Skidaway Road and Athena Drive in Aldermanic District 3. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Restaurant. (New Applicant/Existing Business) (Item was continued from September 24, 2026 Council Meeting).
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)•Item 10
Approval of a Class E (Beer and Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Surinderpal Singh for Diamond Food Mart at 3017 Bull Street.
The Establishment is Located between Pearl Street and Jasper Street in Aldermanic District 5. The Applicant Plans to Continue Operating as a Convenience Store. (New Applicant/Existing Business)
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)•Item 11
Approval of a Class E (Beer and Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Binit Amin for Discount Corner at 1 East DeRenne Avenue.
The Establishment is Located between Bull Street and Abercorn Street in Aldermanic District 4. The Applicant Plans to Continue Operating as a Convenience Store. (New Applicant/Existing Business)
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)•Item 12
Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer and Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Travis Coles for Out at Club One, a Restaurant, Located at 302 Williamson Street, Unit A.
The Establishment is Located between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Barnard Street in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Restaurant. (New Applicant/New Business)
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)•Item 13
Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer and Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Travis Coles for Club One, a Bar/Lounge, Located at 302 Williamson Street Unit B.
The Establishment is Located between Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and Barnard Street in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Bar/Lounge. (New Applicant/New Business)
PUBLIC HEARINGS•Item 14
Public Hearing to Receive Comments Concerning the City's 2027 One Year Action Plan
ZONING HEARINGS•Item 15
Petition of Ellen Harris for Kay Heritage (Agent) for Maizal, LLC, on behalf of Heath Shelton (Agent) for The912Savannah, LLC for a Special Use Permit to Allow a Hall, Banquet, or Reception Use with Conditions on 0.54 acres at 2018 Habersham Street, Unit C-1 (20064 25015) in the TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) Zoning District in Aldermanic District 2 (26-003977-ZA). (Item was continued from September 24, 2026 Council meeting).
ZONING HEARINGS•Item 16
Petition of Ellen Harris for Kay Heritage (Agent) for Maizal, LLC, on behalf of Heath Shelton (Agent) for The912Savannah, LLC for a Special Use Permit to Allow a Retail Consumption Dealer (On-Premises Consumption of Alcohol) with Conditions on 0.54 acres at 2018 Habersham Street, Unit C-1 (20064 25015) in the TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) Zoning District in Aldermanic District 2 (26-003978-ZA). (Item was continued from September 24, 2026 Council meeting).
ZONING HEARINGS•Item 17