CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingMarietta, GA · May 10, 2017
Agenda
205 Lawrence Street
City of Marietta Post Office Box 609
Marietta, Georgia 30061
Meeting Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
R. Steve Tumlin, Mayor
Stuart Fleming, Ward 1
Grif Chalfant, Ward 2
Johnny Walker, Ward 3
G. A. (Andy) Morris, Ward 4
Ruben Sands, Ward 5
Michelle Cooper Kelly, Ward 6
Philip M. Goldstein, Ward 7
Wednesday, May 10, 2017 7:00 PM Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER:
INVOCATION:
Council Member Johnny Walker, Ward 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PRESENTATIONS:
20170489 Graduates from the Marietta High School Police Academy
Hunter Williamson Elizabeth Patterson
Callie Anderson Celia Yuen
Madison Martin Logan Mills
Grace Dennis Abigale Garvin
Amy Atkinson Lorena Luna
PROCLAMATIONS:
20170418 Historic Preservation Month
Mayor Tumlin presents a Proclamation to David Freedman, Chairman of the
Marietta Historic Preservation Commission recognizing May 2017 as Historic
Preservation Month in the city of Marietta in conjunction with the celebration of
National Historic Preservation Month.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF GENERAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION BY THE
MAYOR, COUNCIL AND/OR CITY MANAGER:
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SCHEDULED APPEARANCES:
Each speaker is allotted five (5) minutes.
20170469 Scheduled Appearance
Scheduled Appearance - Larry Wills
CONSENT AGENDA:
Consent agenda items are marked by an asterisk (*). Consent items are approved by
majority of council. A public hearing will be held only for those items marked by an
asterisk that require a public hearing (also noted on agenda).
MINUTES:
* 20170424 Special Meeting - April 6, 2017
Review and approval of the April 6, 2017 Special Meeting minutes.
* 20170425 Regular Meeting - April 12, 2017
Review and approval of the April 12, 2017 Regular Meeting minutes.
* 20170426 Executive Session Minutes
Review and approval of the following executive session minutes:
May 20, 2016 Special Called City Council Meeting
June 8, 2016 City Council Meeting
June 29, 2016 City Council Special Meeting Work Session
July 7, 2016 Agenda Work Session
July 13, 2016 Agenda Review Session
MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS: (for informational purposes only)
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS:
* 20170419 Historic Board of Review Appointment
Reappointment of Terry Lee to the Historic Board of Review (Ward 5) for a
2-year term, expiring May 10, 2019.
Mr. Lee has served nine (9) years on the Historic Board of Review.
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* 20170420 Marietta Development Authority Appointments
Reappointment of Steven F. McNeel Post 1, Ed Hammock Post 2 (2-year terms)
and John J. Elliott, Jr. Post 4 (4-year term) to the Marietta Development
Authority.
Mr. McNeel has served eight (8) years, Mr. Hammock has served twenty-two
(22) years and Mr. Elliott has served eighteen (18) years on the Marietta
Development Authority.
ORDINANCES:
* 20170308 Z2017-16 [REZONING] COBB EMC (MUST MINISTRIES)
Z2017-16 [REZONING] COBB EMC (MUST MINISTRIES) is requesting the
rezoning of approximately 1.68 acres located in Land Lot 932, District 16,
Parcel 0240, 2nd Section, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as
1280 Field Parkway from CRC (Community Retail Commercial) to LI (Light
Industrial). Ward 4B.
The Planning Commission recommends approval.
Mr. Poor made a motion, seconded by Ms. McCrae, to recommend approval as
submitted. The motion carried 6-0-0.
Public Hearing (all parties are sworn in)
* 20170309 Z2017-17 [REZONING] TORIAN PROPERTIES, LLC (APRIL INGRAHAM)
Z2017-17 [REZONING] TORIAN PROPERTIES, LLC (APRIL INGRAHAM)
is requesting the rezoning of approximately 2.2 acres located in Land Lot 713,
District 17, Parcel 0080, 2nd Section, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, and
being known as 1405 Franklin Gateway from LI (Light Industrial) to CRC
(Community Retail Commercial). Ward 7A.
The Planning Commission recommends approval.
Mr. Diffley made a motion, seconded by Ms. McCrae, to recommend approval as
submitted. The motion carried 6-0-0.
Public Hearing (all parties are sworn in)
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* 20170321 Z2017-18 [REZONING] TRIDERM PROPERTIES & DEHJS ENTERPRISES
(ONESTREET DEVELOPMENT, LLC)
Z2017-18 [REZONING] TRIDERM PROPERTIES & DEHJS ENTERPRISES
(ONESTREET DEVELOPMENT, LLC) is requesting the rezoning of
approximately 2.46 acres located in Land Lot 1014, District 16, Parcels 1060,
1090 and 1120, 2nd Section, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known
as 900 Campbell Hill Street and 120 & 150 Florence Street from OI (Office
Institutional) to RHR (Residential High Rise). Ward 5B.
Council member Goldstein disclosed that he and/or his family members have
been represented by Kevin Moore and/or his firm.
The Planning Commission recommends approval as stipulated.
Mr. Diffley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to recommend approval as
submitted with the following stipulation change: The clause from item #7 be changed
from “and contain a maximum of one hundred thirteen (113) on site parking spaces” to
“and contain a minimum of one hundred thirteen (113) on site parking spaces.” The
motion carried 6-0-0.
Public Hearing (all parties are sworn in)
RESOLUTIONS:
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
* 20170472 Denial of Claim
Denial of Claim for John Henderson.
* 20170486 Denial of Claim
Denial of Claim for Mike Morris.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
MAYOR'S REPORT:
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Economic/Community Development: G. A. (Andy) Morris, Chairperson
2. Finance/Investment: Stuart Fleming, Chairperson
3. Judicial/Legislative: Philip M. Goldstein, Chairperson
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* 20170275 CA2017-06 [CODE AMENDMENT]
CA2017-06 [CODE AMENDMENT] Proposal to amend the Comprehensive
Development Code of the City of Marietta, Division 720, Board of Zoning
Appeals.
Council member Goldstein opposed
20170405 CA2017-05 [CODE AMENDMENT]
CA2017-05 [CODE AMENDMENT] Proposal to amend Division 708.01,
Paragraph D. and E.; Division 708.02, Paragraph D. and E.; Division 708.03,
Paragraph D. and E.; Division 708.04, Paragraph D. and E.; Division 708.05,
Paragraph D. and E.; Division 708.06, Paragraph D. and E.; Division 708.07,
Paragraph D. and E.; Division 708.08, Paragraph D. and E.; Division 708.09,
Paragraphs B., D., and E.; Division 708.13, Paragraph F.; Division 710.04,
Paragraph H.; Division 712.01, Paragraph A. and TABLE B.; Division 712.02,
Paragraph B.; Article 7-8-8-090, Paragraph H.; and Article 7-8-9-070 of the
Comprehensive Development Code.
4. Parks, Recreation and Tourism: Michelle Cooper Kelly, Chairperson
5. Personnel/Insurance: Johnny Walker, Chairperson
6. Public Safety Committee: Ruben Sands, Chairperson
7. Public Works Committee: Grif Chalfant, Chairperson
* 20170086 Driver Speed Feedback Signs
Motion authorizing the installation of the following driver speed feedback signs:
2 signs on Wood Valley Drive between Wysteria and
Walnut
2 signs on Roselane Street between Lacy Street and
Sessions Street
2 signs on Ector Chase
1 sign on Chicopee Drive
* 20170408 Downtown Dumpsters
Motion authorizing the relocation of the two waste dumpsters on Hansel Street
to Dobbs Street between Cherokee Street and Waddell Street. Also, authorizing
the replacement of all recycling roll carts on Root Street and Hansel Street with
waste roll carts.
Council member Goldstein abstaining
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* 20170409 Etowah Dr. and Kennestone Dr. Intersection
Motion authorizing the installation of a 3 way stop at the intersection of Etowah
Drive and Kennestone Drive.
* 20170413 FY2018 Transportation Improvement Program Grant Application
Resolution expressing commitment to provide matching funds for federal grant
applications.
* 20170310 Kennesaw Mountain Pedestrian Improvements
Motion approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Cobb County for the
Burnt Hickory Road Trail Project.
* 20170434 68 North Marietta Parkway Utilities
Request for variance from the Underground Utilities Ordinance.
Council member Goldstein disclosed that he has an ownership interest in 44
Mill Street, 103 Denmead Street and an easement across the front of 68 North
Marietta Parkway.
Motion to Table the request for variance from the Underground Utilities
Ordinance for property at 68 North Marietta Parkway.
Council member Goldstein abstaining
OTHER BUSINESS:
* 20170345 Marietta Museum of History’s Collection
Motion approving the request from the Marietta Museum of History for the
permanent removal of items from its collection.
Council member Goldstein disclosed that he is a member of the Marietta
Museum of History.
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* 20170484 Denmead Street
In anticipation of waiver of underground ordinance for “Food Court”, to install
street lights on the utility poles currently without lights along the City owned
street bed of Denmead St. and also upon the utility poles running west to east
from Loop at City parking lot’s southerly border to the Utility pole servicing
proposed Food Court. Simultaneously for a temporary location, acknowledging
anticipated curb cuts and access through City owned Denmead property for
Chick Fil A, convert Northerly portion of Denmead St. bed north of said
anticipated curb cut into a bike rack area with a temporary, but appropriate open
shed for bikers and bikes.
Requested by Mayor Tumlin
Council member Goldstein disclosed that he has an ownership interest in 44
Mill Street, 103 Denmead Street and an easement across the front of 68 North
Marietta Parkway.
Council member Goldstein abstaining
* 20170488 Marietta Square Improvements
For January 2018 implementation, to design and improve and construct to the
West side of the square from Mill to Whitlock with sidewalk widening with
streetscape and trees comparable with the North Side of the Square. The design
change to incorporate necessary Street/Traffic adaptation and further to convert
16 of the parking spaces adjacent to Glover Park into those being reserved and
limited for transportation/circular purposes and parking such as Horse and
Carriage, pedicab, Uber, taxi, possible Trolley, and Valet Parking assemblage,
etc. so as to make accessible to all parts of the square not just North side. Said
designated use be reserved from 5 PM to Midnight, Monday evening through
Saturday evening each week (regular parking during day and Sunday.) Project
to be funded by allowable capital expenditures from Car Rental tax for tourism
purposes which allocation discussion for 2018 is forthcoming.
Request by Council Member Walker and Mayor Tumlin
Council member Goldstein disclosed that he, his family members and/or entities
that he owns or have an interest in, own property in the Central Business
District (CBD).
Council member Goldstein abstaining
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20170491 Charter Amendment
Motion to authorize the advertisement in order to conduct two public hearings
in order to amend Section 2.4 of the Charter of the City of Marietta related to
term limits, date of election, and other provisions within the City of Marietta.
The wording shall be consistent with the Charter Amendment approved by the
voters in the non-binding referendum, held on November 8, 2016 within the
City of Marietta. The Charter Amendment proposal was forwarded to the Cobb
Delegation and the Georgia State Legislature but no action was taken on the
matter during the 2017 legislative session.
Requested by Mayor Tumlin
* 20170461 MEAG Power Annual Meeting
Motion to approve travel expenses for Council members who wish to attend the
2017 MEAG Power Annual Meeting July 10-12, 2017 in Amelia Island,
Florida. This motion also includes the City Attorney.
Requested by Council Member Morris
* 20170493 MEAG Power Annual Meeting Voting Delegates
Motion to appoint Stuart Fleming as the voting delegate and Ron Mull as the
alternate voting delegate for the 2017 MEAG Power Annual Meeting to be held
July 2017 in Amelia Island, Florida.
* 20170462 Election of District 3 West Officers for 2017-2018
Motion to approve the slate of officers for the GMA’s District 3 West Officers
for the 2017-2018 year and authorizing to submit the attached ballet.
Requested by Council Member Goldstein
* 20170427 BLW Actions of May 8, 2017
Review and approval of the May 8, 2017 actions and minutes of Marietta Board
of Lights and Water.
UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES:
Each speaker is allotted five (5) minutes.
ADJOURNMENT:
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