CITY COUNCIL

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, August 9, 2017 7:00 PM Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: INVOCATION: Council Member Michelle Cooper Kelly, Ward 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Marietta ROTC PRESENTATIONS: 20170749 Marietta High School Football Seniors Presentation from Coach Richard Morgan of his Marietta High School Football Seniors. 20170764 50th Anniversary of 1967 Marietta High School State Football Championship Recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the 1967 Marietta High School State Football Championship (September 22, 2017 at the Northcutt Field is the official recognition). PROCLAMATIONS: 20170689 Marietta Lions Club Mayor Steve Tumlin presents a Proclamation to Marietta Lions Club for their 75th Anniversary. The Lions Club was organized with 17 members in July, 1942. City of Marietta Page 1 Printed on 8/8/2017 1:33:03PM CITY COUNCIL Meeting Agenda August 9, 2017 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF GENERAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL AND/OR CITY MANAGER: SCHEDULED APPEARANCES: Each speaker is allotted five (5) minutes. 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: * 20170713 Regular Meeting - July 12, 2017 Review and approval of the July 12, 2017 regular meeting minutes. * 20170714 Special Meeting - July 26, 2017 Review and approval of the July 26, 2017 special meeting minutes. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS: (for informational purposes only) CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS: * 20170717 Board of Lights and Water Appointment (non-resident member) Reappointment of Brian Torras to the Board of Lights and Water (non-resident member) for a four (4) year term, expiring August 10, 2021. Mr. Torras has served four (4) years on the Board. ORDINANCES: RESOLUTIONS: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: MAYOR'S REPORT: City of Marietta Page 2 Printed on 8/8/2017 1:33:03PM CITY COUNCIL Meeting Agenda August 9, 2017 COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Economic/Community Development: G. A. (Andy) Morris, Chairperson 2. Finance/Investment: Stuart Fleming, Chairperson * 20170672 National League of Cities (NLC) Motion approving travel and training for Mayor and Council members who wish to attend the National League of Cities (NLC) City Summit (formerly Congress of Cities) in Charlotte, NC, November 15-18, 2017. 3. Judicial/Legislative: Philip M. Goldstein, Chairperson * 20170607 2017 City of Marietta Comprehensive Plan Update Motion to approve the 2017 plan, which is an update from the 2006-2030 plan, and provides the community with a strategic long-term vision that includes goals, objectives, and recommendations that are used to guide future growth and development. * 20170675 554 & 560 Haley Street - House Elevations Motion to approve the attached house elevations for the seven (7) single family lots at 554 & 560 Haley Street. 20161170 Hospital Overlay Motion to authorize staff to advertise an amendment to Section 708.23, Office Institutional, Paragraph B, and the addition of Section 712.12, Hospital Overlay District, to Division 712, Supplementary Use Regulations. Council Member Kelly disclosed that she serves on the WellStar Kennestone Regional Board. This Motion was Tabled from the July 12, 2017, City Council meeting. 4. Parks, Recreation and Tourism: Michelle Cooper Kelly, Chairperson 5. Personnel/Insurance: Johnny Walker, Chairperson City of Marietta Page 3 Printed on 8/8/2017 1:33:03PM CITY COUNCIL Meeting Agenda August 9, 2017 * 20170673 National League of Cities (NLC) Annual Meeting Appointment of Philip M. Goldstein as voting delegate and Michelle Cooper Kelly as alternate for the National League of Cities (NLC) Annual Business Meeting that will be held during the National League of Cities (NLC) City Summit (formerly Congress of Cities) in Charlotte, NC, November 15-18, 2017. * 20170658 Property & Casualty/Miscellaneous Coverage Motion approving the City of Marietta/BLW property & casualty and other miscellaneous coverage, premiums, and companies utilized for the policy period of August 17, 2017, to August 17, 2018. · Property & Casualty-Trident/Argonaut: $654,512 · Excess Workers’ Compensation-Midwest Employers Casualty Company: $127,002 · Fiduciary Liability-Chubb Insurance Group/Federal Insurance Company: $10,162 · Public Official Bonds-Travelers Casualty and Surety, Inc.: $625.00 6. Public Safety Committee: Ruben Sands, Chairperson * 20170670 Donation to Police Department-Jim Ellis Automotive Motion to approve for the Police Department to receive and use a $6,500 donation from Jim Ellis Automotive to assist with the police department’s funding of the Narcan program. * 20170676 Revisions to MPD Policies Motion to approve revisions to listed policies A030 (Code of Conduct), A082 (Performance Evaluations), C050 (Crime Prevention), E013 (SWAT Sniper Team), P010 (Patrol Operations), P044 (Police Vehicles), T040 (Firearms Qualifications) & T050 (Training) 7. Public Works Committee: Grif Chalfant, Chairperson * 20170694 Blackwell Lane Speed Limit Motion to reduce the regulatory speed limit of Blackwell Lane to 25 mph. City of Marietta Page 4 Printed on 8/8/2017 1:33:03PM CITY COUNCIL Meeting Agenda August 9, 2017 * 20170695 Gresham Avenue Utilities Motion to approve the request authorizing the relocation of a power pole from the frontage of 917 Gresham Road to the frontage of 921 Gresham Road. No new overhead wires are part of the request. * 20170696 Cemetery Street Trail Motion to approve the Transportation Enhancement agreement with GDOT for the Cemetery Trail project. * 20170699 West Park Square Improvements Motion authorizing Public Works to construct the West Park Square Alternate 1 using $300,000 from hotel/motel tax funds and the remaining cost to be funded by the 2016 SPLOST Gateway fund. Motion further authorizes converting 8 spaces along the North-East side of West Park Square to be used for Uber, Carriage and Valet parking only with signs to be installed denoting such. 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). * 20170698 East Dixie Avenue Speed Limit Motion to reduce the regulatory speed limit of East Dixie Avenue to 25 mph. Council member Morris voting against OTHER BUSINESS: 20170644 V2017-28 [VARIANCE] IVO HORAK (BERNARDO VELHA) Motion to approve variances for property located in Land Lot 218, District 17, Parcel 0340, 2nd Section, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia and being known as 47 Gramling Street. 1. Variance to reduce the required parking spaces from 45 spaces to 39 spaces. [§716.07(E)] 2. Variance to reduce the 30-foot buffer along the northern property line from 30 feet to 0 feet. [§708.23(I)] 3. Variance to modify conditions approved in case Z2011-11 regarding buffer fencing, site plan, and building elevations. City of Marietta Page 5 Printed on 8/8/2017 1:33:03PM CITY COUNCIL Meeting Agenda August 9, 2017 * 20170638 V2017-31 [VARIANCE] ATLANTA UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB Motion to approve variances for property located in Land Lot 651, District 17, Parcel 0050, 2nd Section, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia and being known as 861 Franklin Gateway. 1. Variance to increase the allowable height for a billboard from 70’ to 96.’ [§714.04(G.6) and [§714.04(G.13.iii)] 2. Variance to allow a billboard on a parcel with another sign. [§714.04(G.9)] * 20170760 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Motion to approve the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Award for the YELLS program and the accompanying Budget Amendment. * 20170715 BLW Actions of August 7, 2017 Review and approval of the August 7, 2017 actions and minutes of Marietta Board of Lights and Water. UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES: Each speaker is allotted five (5) minutes. ADJOURNMENT: City of Marietta Page 6 Printed on 8/8/2017 1:33:03PM